Sportsbusiness Journal

SBJ Media Innovators preview: SBJ’s Austin Karp and Mollie Cahillane set the scene from Times Square.

Listener feedback; Two PE deals on tap for NFL and a new vision for a football stadium at Northwestern.

Winners and losers from the weekend; Inside the NBA-WBD settlement and why the Rays' future in Tampa is in peril

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Diamond Sports Group's reorganization plan approved; the Tampa Bay Rays announce home for 2025 season amid Tropicana Field repairs; Bob Iger and Jimmy Pitaro discuss ESPN's DTC product launch and heavy betting interest on Mike Tyson/Jake Paul tonight in Arlington, Texas.

A big week for Diamond Sports continues; Liberty Media President & CEO Greg Maffei to step down and U.S. Ryder Cup players to be paid for participation in event.

Netflix sells out Christmas Day NFL ad inventory and expectations for Paul/Tyson fight this Friday; CEO Dave St. Peter stepping down from role with Twins and repairs to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton could impact team into 2026 season.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Penske Racing wraps up a big year in Phoenix with a NASCAR title; MLS takes a hit with Messi out of the playoffs; the Angels stick with Diamond Sports Group, but the Reds say goodbye; Bill Simmons plots a Celtics docu-series; and Kevin Durant wants the WNBA in Austin.

A federal judge set to rule on injunction in NASCAR charter case as championship weekend arrives; TKO Group's Mark Shapiro on potential for Netflix to bid on UFC; the St. Louis Cardinals stick with Diamond Sports Group and a women's college basketball showcase in Germany in 2025.

Big 12 executive calls for summit on college sports; the potential impact of the decline of RSN revenue on MLB offseason spending; TKO not planning to acquire more Endeavor assets and Augusta National's new members.

What the election results could mean for college sports; the Big Ten and SEC well-represented in initial CFP Rankings and the NBA suspends 76ers center Joel Embiid for shoving media member.

NASCAR in court; T-Wolves ownership at stake and hot sports markets outside of the U.S.

Tale of two teams under the same ownership group; FL-GA lays out its roadmap; Atlanta lands another big event and Braves sit atop MLB's fan survey

MLB sees gains in key demos; The vision behind Diamond Baseball Holdings and Stan Kasten's year to remember

SBJ's Austin Karp, Taylor Bloom, Chris Smith and Joe Lemire recap Day 1 of SBJ Dealmakers in Washington, D.C. and preview what to expect on Day 2 of the conference. 

Norman outlines his schedule at LIV; Future sites discussed for FL/GA and takeaways on college football.

The biz hits of MLB; More premium investments in Charlotte and Churchill Downs and the Washington Post looks at Ted Leonsis' next move.

Jeff Vinik's generous gifting and impact; What's next for Endeavor and business predictions around the World Series.

The Intuit Dome hosts fans for first regular season NBA game; The PGA of America's timeline to name new CEO; A's ownership exploring sale of stake in team and NCAA President Charlie Baker on private equity in college athletics.

Adam Silver's NBA agenda; putting a bow on the WNBA's season and what to look for at Inuit Dome