Franchises
If MLB teams leave, Main Street could have flexibility to finish the NBA, NHL seasons
With nine MLB teams still likely poised to abandon Main Street Sports Group, three sources said Friday their exit could create financial flexibility for Main Street to avoid immediate liquidation and pay NBA and NHL teams reduced rights fees the remainder of this season.
NBA, Cavaliers to discuss raised court following Dončić injury
The NBA and Cavaliers will meet to discuss “changes to the unique, arguably dangerous court design” inside Rocket Arena after Lakers F Luka Dončić “narrowly avoided serious injury” Wednesday, according to Joe Vardon of THE ATHLETIC. A league spokesperson said, “While improvements have been made to t...
Blitzer’s role in Ramirez deal hints at potential shift within Guardians
Guardians minority owner David Blitzer’s involvement in signing 3B Jose Ramirez to a franchise-record contract could hint that he “may eventually inherit this contract if he becomes majority owner,” according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland PLAIN DEALER. The team signed Ramirez to a seven-year, $175...
Several MLB teams being sued for ‘junk fees’ included in ticket prices
Three MLB teams over the last few months have been sued over “fees added to their ticket prices,” the latest coming against the Giants with a “proposed class-action suit filed this week in San Francisco federal court,” according to Bob Egelko of the S.F. CHRONICLE. The Nationals and Red Sox are the ...
Orioles’ Griggs voices confidence in MASN despite loss of Nationals
There are growing questions about whether MASN has “enough interest from Orioles fans alone to preserve its long-term future” after the network lost the Nationals, but Orioles President of Business Operations Catie Griggs feels that “isn’t a concern,” according to Andy Kostka of the BALTIMORE BANNER...
Derek Falvey out as Twins’ president
Derek Falvey is out as the Twins’ president of baseball and business operations. The Twins and Falvey described that they had mutually agreed to part ways Friday. Falvey was one of few executives to run both the baseball and business sides. Falvey was elevated to the dual role less than a year ago.
Pistons see growth in business operations, corporate partners
The Pistons’ surge to the top of the NBA standings is delivering a “windfall for the franchise’s business operations,” as the team has signed 18 new corporate partners this season and sponsorship revenue is up 32%, according to Jay Davis of CRAIN’S DETROIT BUSINESS. The Pistons, at 34-12, have the E...
Golden Knights sell road jersey patch to local Toyota dealers
The Golden Knights have agreed to a multiyear renewal of their sponsorship agreement with the Southern Nevada Toyota Dealers that includes a jersey patch placement on the team’s away jerseys. Sunday’s game against the Ducks will mark the first time the NHL franchise has worn sponsor patch on its whi...
T’Wolves wear warmup shirts for Minneapolis ICE shootings
T’Wolves players sported “black warm-up shirts that read ‘Stand with Minnesota’” during pregame warmups before Thursday’s game against the Thunder in response to this month’s losses of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were both fatally shot by federal immigration officers. The team “put out a stateme...
Mavericks honor former top pick Mark Aguirre with jersey retirement
Former NBAer Mark Aguirre was honored by the Mavericks with a jersey retirement ceremony on Thursday night, as the American Airlines Center “sellout crowd cheered as the banner rose to the rafters and Mavericks immortality.” At halftime of the Mavericks’ 123-121 loss to the Hornets, Aguirre -- the N...
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