Franchises
Garth Lagerwey will not return to Atlanta United amid cancer treatment
Atlanta United President & CEO Garth Lagerwey “will not return” to his role after taking “two leaves of absence earlier this year for a cancer-related issue.” Lagerwey’s job “will be turned into a role that will oversee Atlanta United and the NWSL franchise" that is scheduled to start in 2028. T...
Stars break NHL single-game record for in-arena merch sales
The Stars rode the release of their new alternate jersey to a single-game NHL merchandise sales record. The total after-tax revenue for merchandise sales during last Friday’s game at American Airlines Center against the Mammoth was the highest for any regular season or playoff game in league history...
Steelers fans signal for hot seat for coach Tomlin after another home rout
Following a 26-7 home loss yesterday, what was “almost certainly unprecedented” were the “loud, clear, vociferous chants of ‘Fire Tomlin’” as Steelers coach Mike Tomlin nears the end of his 19th season on the job, according to Brian Batko of the PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE. Most fans “wearing black and ...
Sheffield United owners explore new investors amid early challenges
The owners of EFL Championship club Sheffield United have “begun sounding out potential new investors, after the club faced tougher-than-expected first phase under its current ownership,” according to Hellier & Turner of BLOOMBERG NEWS. Sources noted that COH Sports has hired advisory firm Penwi...
Franchise Notes
In Calgary, Wes Gilbertson noted the Flames not only confirmed a two-year contract extension for GM Craig Conroy but “added that three other hockey ops executives” -- President of Hockey Operations Don Maloney, SVP/Hockey Operations & Assistant GM Dave Nonis and VP/Hockey Operations and Assistan...
Whitecaps turn to Müller for star power and a shot at MLS title
The Vancouver Whitecaps will head to the MLS Cup final in a season in which the club signed MF Thomas Müller to “lead them to glory” and to “elevate the club’s name,” according to Patrick Johnston of the Vancouver PROVINCE. In October, Müller and the Whitecaps won the Canadian Championship. This wee...
Maple Leafs unlikely to make organizational changes as fans seek transparency from team
There is nothing imminent “in terms of major organizational changes” for the Maple Leafs despite sitting next to last in the Eastern Conference entering play on Monday, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. That includes coach Craig Berube, GM Brad Treliving and other front office execs. Fried...
Blue Jays showing willingness to spend with Cease deal
The Blue Jays’ “record-breaking deal” for free agent P Dylan Cease is the “latest indication that resources aren’t an issue for ownership group Rogers Communications,” according to Gregor Chisholm of the TORONTO STAR. After ranking fifth in MLB for payroll last season, the Blue Jays “appear set to r...
FC Barcelona faces criticism over partnership with crypto start-up
La Liga club FC Barcelona has “come under fire after agreeing a sponsorship with a little-known crypto start-up registered in Samoa” in a deal that “critics argue underscores the club’s desperation to raise new revenue and potentially exposes its fans to financial risks,” according to Josh Noble of ...
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We have to realize we were trying to deal with people that were acting, in some ways, irrationally, just in terms of the capital they were allocating and the money they were spending. It’s been four or five years and there hasn’t been a return yet, but they’re going to have to keep spending that money to even just maintain what they have right now. ... I’m way more comfortable being on the PGA Tour side than on their side but who knows what’ll happen?-- PGA Tour player Rory McIlroy, on LIV Golf's willingness to operate at a massive financial deficit and how it impacts the reunification of men's professional golf.
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