Franchises

Pirates SS Konnor Griffin, the 19-year-old top prospect in MLB, is slated to make his MLB debut during the team’s home opener on Friday, and there is a “significant buzz around the Pirates this morning,” according to MLB Network Radio’s Mike Ferrin. It has been reported that Griffin and the team are...

New Florida Panthers President of Business Operations Mike White said that his “No. 1 priority is the fan,” drawing on his time from Disney to cite his vision, according to George Richards of FLORIDA HOCKEY NEWS. White, who has spent time as an executive at Disney’s parks and ESPN along with Zoox, s...

The Phillies have “plans to extend their lease” at their spring training complex, BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., through 2047 with over $200M in ballpark upgrades, according to Emma Behrmann of the TAMPA BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL. The overhaul of the ballpark -- which has not been renovated since ...

Sabres season-ticket holders got a head start on purchases for the NHL playoffs, and the response has “been so strong” that KeyBank Center “will be filled with Sabres fans,” according to Lance Lysowski of the BUFFALO NEWS. The Sabres can geo-fence ticket sales to prevent purchases by out-of-town vis...

The Wizards “apologized Thursday for an April Fools’ joke that led to condemnation on social media,” according to Liam Griffin of the WASHINGTON TIMES. The prank during Wednesday’s game against the 76ers featured a blindfolded fan who tried a half-court shot for a chance to win $10,000. He missed, b...

Chiefs officials are “lobbying the league” for a game in Spain after the Falcons announced they will play this fall in Madrid at Bernabéu Stadium, according to Sam McDowell of the K.C. STAR. Chiefs President Mark Donovan said, “We’ve been very open and aggressive with the league -- as we have been s...

The A’s on Friday begin Year 2 at West Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park against the backdrop of what local officials see as an “audition for a permanent, Major League team,” according to Annika Merrilees of the SACRAMENTO BEE. Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty has indicated that he and West Sacramento M...

Tom Dundon on Thursday officially debuted as the new owner of the Trail Blazers during a press conference at the Moda Center, and he said that he purchased the team “simply because it was available,” according to Eve Peyser of the PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL. Dundon said, “They called me and said, ‘th...

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham’s vision for the club will “become reality” Saturday when the team plays its inaugural game in the newly constructed Nu Stadium, according to Michelle Kaufman of the MIAMI HERALD. Beckham arrived and brought MLS to Miami 12 years ago, and there has since been an “o...

The Mavericks on Thursday “landed multiple body blows that seemingly staggered the Stars’ standing” in their legal skirmish over American Airlines Center, the “first significant rulings” of the battle. Texas Business Court Judge Bill Whitehill “issued 91 pages of opinion and order” regarding the tea...