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Playfly is the neutral in local TV talks between NBA teams and media platforms
With 13 NBA teams in local TV limbo -- and decisions expected as soon as this month -- the marketing-media-tech conglomerate Playfly Sports has become a crucial intermediary for teams, rightsholders, brands and the league as the uncertain 2026-27 broadcast landscape drags on.
Canucks’ hockey boss Jim Rutherford to step down after NHL Draft
Canucks President of Hockey Operations Jim Rutherford revealed in a “surprise announcement” on Tuesday that he will “step down from his role” following next month’s NHL Draft. The 77-year-old said that he will “stay with the team as an adviser and alternate governor.” Vancouver fired GM Patrik Allvi...
Maple Leafs land No. 1 pick after winning NHL draft lottery
The Maple Leafs “won the NHL draft lottery” on Tuesday night and “will pick first overall” for the third time in franchise history. The Leafs “had 85 of 1001 combinations in the lottery machine.” Winning the first overall pick “changes somewhat the narrative around the team” following the “underwhel...
Yankees, New Era to mark 30 years of Spike Lee red cap
The Yankees will lean into one of baseball’s most enduring fashion crossovers Wednesday at Yankee Stadium, wearing Spike Lee-inspired red caps for batting practice ahead of their game against the Rangers.
Wings in talks to play 2027 season at American Airlines Center
Wings CEO & Managing Partner Greg Bibb said that the team is “in ‘advanced negotiations’ with American Airlines Center to play the 2027 season there.” Wings coach Jose Fernandez on Tuesday “accidentally let slip during a national call with reporters that the Wings will play all their home games ...
Chicago mayor continues to push for Bears to stay in city
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday “mounted the legislative equivalent of a goal line stand against the Bears’ quest for the property tax break needed to pave the way for a domed stadium in Arlington Heights,” according to Fran Spielman of the CHICAGO SUN-TIMES. Hours before joining fellow Chi...
Maple Leafs, MLSE face mounting pressure following Chayka and Sundin hirings
The Maple Leafs and owner Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment “had hockey problems before” new GM John Chayka held his introductory press conference Monday, but now they are “in a two-front war,” according to Cathal Kelly of the GLOBE & MAIL. From the start of the presser, Chayka “was questione...
Rams’ NFL Draft content delivers some of team’s best social numbers yet
The Rams saw a significant spike on social media for the team’s content around this year’s NFL Draft, led by a “Friday” spoof video heading into the event and then posts for Alabama QB Ty Simpson after he was taken in the first round.
Hurricanes’ ‘beer skate’ sells out in playoff opener
The Hurricanes during Saturday’s Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1 against the Flyers “sold out of the beer skate” -- a skate-shaped beer mug that became a viral sensation -- and they “will not have any more for the rest of the postseason,” according to Brian Murphy of Raleigh-based WRAL-NBC. The...
Pistons owner Tom Gores on Detroit’s turnaround: ‘There are no limits’
Nearly 15 years after purchasing a majority stake in the Pistons, Tom Gores won his first playoff series as team owner this postseason. With the Pistons experiencing a rebirth of the team’s brand in Detroit and coming off a Game 7 victory with the second highest attendance in Little Caesars Arena hi...
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The biggest difference is alignment. Two years ago, different parts of the organization weren’t always pulling in the same direction. Now the front office, the floor and the business side are really connected, and that creates real momentum.-- Pistons owner Tom Gores, on the biggest difference inside the organization now compared with two years ago.
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