SBJ Morning Buzzcast: December 23, 2025 · 10:41

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Dan Kaufman: Recapping the biggest sports business headlines of 2025—media mergers, private equity’s influence, and turmoil in college sports—while previewing predictions for 2026, including the impact of the FIFA World Cup, growth in women’s sports, and political influence on U.S. sports. The discussion features insights from a discussion that took place on SBJ Live featuring reporters Rachel Axon, Austin Karp, and Bret McCormick. You can find the full SBJ Live at https://youtu.be/GMBBv2B56aw #fifaworldcup #worldcup #soccer #wbd #paramount 🔔Subscribe to SBJ on YouTube: https://bit.ly/41bbXaV 0:00 - Intro and Episode Overview 0:13 - Top Headlines of 2025 1:02 - Media Mergers and Rights Deals 1:53 - Private Equity and College Sports 3:09 - Chaos in College Sports 4:25 - Audience Poll: Biggest Story of 2025 4:53 - Predictions for 2026 5:07 - FIFA World Cup Impact Debate 6:08 - Women's Soccer and World Cup Buzz 7:03 - WNBA and Women's Sports Outlook 8:15 - Facilities and Sponsorship Opportunities 8:50 - Politics and U.S. Sports in 2026 10:03 - Audience Prediction: World Cup & Politics 10:16 - Closing Remarks and Holiday Wishes

December 23, 2025