Franchises
MSG Sports offsets $22M RSN decline with NBA media money
The NBA’s 11-year, $76B media rights agreements with Amazon, NBC and ESPN kicked off this season, and those deals have enabled MSG Sports to largely offset significant RSN revenue declines for its two teams.
Dodgers give tour guides raises after union effort fails
The Dodgers on Wednesday emailed their roughly 55 tour guides detailing that they were “getting the pay raise they sought during a failed attempt to unionize,” according to Steve Henson of the L.A. TIMES. The Dodgers and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees reached an agreement i...
Predators proceed with CAA in GM search despite conflict questions
The Predators are “moving forward” with CAA to assist in their search for a new GM -- after Barry Trotz announced on Monday that he was retiring -- despite “reports of a potential conflict of interest,” according to Alex Daugherty of the Nashville TENNESSEAN. Hockey insider Frank Seravalli reported ...
Cardinals’ broadcast switch, loss of TV money leaves revenue gap amid on-field struggles
The St. Louis Cardinals’ "steep loss of TV revenue last season and next,” combined with on-field struggles and a decline in ticket sales, are “putting the storied franchise into uncharted waters,” according to Erik Siemers of the ST. LOUIS BUSINESS JOURNAL. Cardinals President Bill DeWitt III said T...
LA Rises funding pace draws questions after $100M Mark Walter pledge
California Gov. GAVIN NEWSOM‘s office said that LA Rises -- an initiative supporting wildfire recovery in L.A. -- has “delivered” $20M to date, including $7.8M from Dodgers owner MARK WALTER’s family foundation, despite last year’s announcement that Walter, his family foundation and the Dodgers’ fou...
Minnesota United rumored to be close to signing Colombian star James Rodriguez
Free agent Colombian soccer F James Rodriguez -- “one of the most marketable South American footballers on the planet” -- is reportedly “on the verge” of signing with Minnesota United, according to Tom Hindle of GOAL. It is rumored to be “a short-term deal, supposedly without Designated Player money...
Building on its French connection, Spurs to unveil ‘Spurs Week Paris’
The Spurs, whose history with French players began with Basketball HOFer Tony Parker and continues with all-star C Victor Wembanyama, will launch a weeklong “Spurs Week Paris” later this month that is designed to bring Texas culture to France and build on its presence and ongoing business in the cou...
Dodgers to attend White House ceremony for World Series title, but date not set
The Dodgers “will attend a White House ceremony” this year to celebrate their 2025 World Series title, the Trump administration confirmed Wednesday, “amid calls for the team to scrap the traditional visit.” A White House official said that the team “has been in touch with the administration and plan...
Sources: Warriors’ Lacob has genuine interest in buying Padres
Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob is unequivocally interested in buying the Padres after a fact-finding trip to San Diego last week and a tour of Petco Park, sources told SBJ Wednesday night.
Bears’ Indiana flirtation spurs Arlington Heights push
As the Bears’ “stadium flirtation with Indiana heats up, backers of the team’s relocation to Arlington Heights plan to rally the troops next week to keep the NFL franchise” on their “side of the state line,” according to Christopher Placek of the Chicago DAILY HERALD. Touchdown Arlington, the “coali...
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