2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (332+ words) Falcons owner Arthur Blank said the NFL doesn’t need to approve more private equity firms to invest in teams, saying he encountered a competitive marketplace among the existing roster as he recently shopped a 10% stake. But Blank said he had…...

3+ day, 47+ min ago   (161+ words) Sports Business Journal Former ESPN hockey analyst Barry Melrose dies at 70 Barry Melrose, a former NHL player and coach “who was a beloved hockey analyst for ESPN for over 25 years,” died Wednesday at the age of 70. Melrose was…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (598+ words) Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: What to watch in the NFL; New Seahawks owners smartly say no changes and a new MLS record in Chicago “[Topnotch/Grand Slam’s] deep industry relationships, operational expertise and commitment to outstanding…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (409+ words) Good afternoon, here’s what we’re following at SBJ Today: Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Storylines for a new NFL season; Khosla’s wise ownership decision for Seahawks; an MLS record in Chicago. Listen >> With the NFL season underway,…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (659+ words) The USL and its men’s professional clubs have approved a new revenue-sharing model under which clubs will receive a share of centrally generated revenue, including proceeds from national media rights, leaguewide sponsorships, betting data and, most significantly, expansion fees. The…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (256+ words) Longtime Toronto Raptors announcer Jack Armstrong eyes return, but no deal yet with TSN Sports Business Journal Longtime Raptors announcer Armstrong eyes return, but no deal yet with TSN The desire and intent from both TSN and Raptors analyst Jack…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (765+ words) Sports Business Journal NHL community pays tribute to Barry Melrose’s unmistakable style, lasting impact on hockey Between and after the coaching stints, former ESPN hockey personality BARRY MELROSE, who has died at 70, was a popular studio analyst who â…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (262+ words) Suzy Kolber was one of ESPN’s most well-known on-air talents during her nearly three decades at the company prior to ESPN letting her go in June 2023 as part of wider company layoffs. Over the past three years, there were moments…...

3+ day, 37+ min ago   (173+ words) Hans NFL promotes Hans Schroeder to EVP & Chief Media Officer Sports Business Journal NFL promotes Hans Schroeder to EVP & Chief Media Officer The NFL has promoted Hans Schroeder to EVP & Chief Media Officer. Schroeder, who had been EVP/Media Distribution…...

4+ day, 42+ min ago   (266+ words) Sports Business Journal ESPN extends ‘Women’s Sports Sundays’ effort into fall, adds more events ESPN will extend its “Women’s Sports Sundays” initiative into the fall, adding college volleyball (10 matches), college basketball, WTGL and MVPW boxing to…...