SBJ Morning Buzzcast

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Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Leadership in the news, from NFL, WNBA and FIFA and women's volleyball in prime time. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: What's next for Steve Ballmer? Padel shows most growth in new survey and SEC/LSU showdown looms Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NBA drops the hammer on the Clippers; Good Good Golf's embattled CEO is out; and six NHL teams link up with Prime Video. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp:  YouTube TV finally adds ESPN Unlimited content; the Angels land with Stan Kroenke; DAZN and Victory+ going in different directions; and Tony Romo wants back at CBS, in time. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp:  UCLA parts ways with AD Martin Jarmond; The Dallas Stars drop Victory+; Duke puts a logo on hallowed ground; and can the Tampa Bay Rays get into the top half of MLB payrolls with a new ballpark? Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp:  The US Open keeps rolling (even as Djokovic and Venus are out); the Rays look like they finally have a legit ballpark solution in Tampa; college football gets going; and “Days of Thunder” is back! Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Ballpark proposal for Tampa Bay Rays takes next step; licensed sports merchandise saw record sales in 2025; NFL announces official partnerships with three leading sports betting operators and the week that was for Good Good Golf.  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Conferences push back on eligibility; Big Ten renews its commissioner; The deep appeal of the Indiana Fever and a critical day for the Rays Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Rolapp's vision for the PGA Tour; NFL owners meet in ATL; Big events score solid numbers and IndyCar's takeaways from DC Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: New era of Padres ownership; Orioles owner David Rubenstein notes lessons learned and PGA Tour receives massive donation from Tim and Holly Finchem Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Stan Kasten speaks out; ownership shift in Minnesota; a big day for IndyCar and LA28 tickets see strong sales Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: Falcons reportedly add Arctos investment; NCAA taps PlayFly for local sponsorships and IndyCar’s Freedom 250 set for DC  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: The U.S. Open is fast approaching; Scott O'Neil sets the table on LIV 2.0; and another twist in the ongoing Lakers sale saga  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Colleges open up the sponsorship inventory; Big House set for branding deals; Valkyries land the '27 All Star Game and a media legend passes away Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Bears continue focus on Hammond; Another sales center opens and a new AD arrives in East Lansing Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Will there be another vote on Spurs arena? Red Sox' real estate play and two names in the news at Elevate and NFL Cardinals Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire: MLB returns to Field of Dreams; NBA releases full schedule; Nielsen shares uptick in women’s sports; La Liga adds sensored ball   00:00 - Introduction/Field of Dreams Game a success 01:11 - Netflix continues to swing big on MLB broadcasts 01:52 - NBA releases full schedule 05:25 - Bears potential move still in limbo 06:09 - Survey: Huge jump in viewership and sponsorship for women’s sports 07:27 - Jayden Daniels sends cease and desist letter sent to LSU 07:59 - World Cup tech headed to La Liga 09:05 - NASCAR and LOVB make major additions 09:22 - Joe Lemire heads to the dish Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Breaking down the Lakers deal and what it means; Patriots raise the bar on a football facility and could a Bears stadium deal be close? 00:00 - Introduction/Bears closer to Indiana move 00:38 - Lakers sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner for record-breaking valuation 04:20 - WNBA task force met this week  over eligibility rules 05:37 - Patriots open NFL’s largest football-focused space 07:21 - NBA schedule includes afternoon opening game 08:45 - NHL is having a moment according to survey 09:45 - Buzzcast takeaways 10:36 -  Leaders Week London preview Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: An uncertain Tony Romo timeline, DC's building boom and a Holy Night in Chicago 00:00 - Introduction; Pope Hat giveaway night in Chicago 00:50 - CBS Sports president David Berson addresses Tony Romo’s on-air status 03:12 - Building boom in D.C. 04:47 - Interest in NBA Europe continues to grow 06:09 - F1 close to adding a race in Africa 06:50 - New Seahawks owner Vinod Khosla’s plans do not include NBA 08:07 -  UNC tables revenue generation discussion 09:17 - Tennessee sets fundraising record… again 10:24 - Buzzcast takeaways Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Anxious days for the WNBA and FIFA; early reviews for Highmark Stadium and who is the new leader of the Big East 00:00 - Introduction; Rare public rebuke as Gianni Infantino’s FIFA future in jeopardy 02:47 - Tense times for WNBA and WNBPA 04:48 - Bills’ co-owner Kim Pegula returns to spotlight as new Highmark Stadium opens to public 06:19 - UNC looking for additional revenue streams for athletic department  08:17 - Tim Brosnan officially named Big East commissioner 09:49 - Buzzcast Takeaways   Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Protect College Sports act punted till September, for now; CFP leaders meet to discuss 24-team playoff and Blazers one step closer to Moda renovation 00:00 - Introduction; Senate adjourns without voting on Protect College Sports Act  01:30 - College football leadership meeting about 24-team CFP meeting 03:10 - Fenway Sports Group invests WTGL team  04:47 - Positive signs for Trailblazers staying in Portland 06:17 - Lynda Tealer to Texas  08:12 - Will Deng leaves NFL to reunite with Brian Rolapp at PGA Tour 09:33 - Buzzcast Takeaways 10:13 - AXS DRIVE preview  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A big day in football — both on and off the field; the World Cup boosts Fox; and another undisclosed sponsorship for Kawhi Leonard? Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Lions and Oilers get new leaders; new approaches in horse racing and final thoughts on organizational problem solving Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: Tom Garfinkel closes one chapter and prepares for the next; Larry Berg says all the right things and ASK SBJ debuts Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour: What will Larry Berg bring to MLS? And what will Tim Brosnan bring to the Big East? Finally, execs talk about problems that need solving Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp:  The Protect College Sports Act gets SEC/Big Ten support; Gianni Infantino likely facing leadership challenge at FIFA; and CBS needs to decide its future with Tony Romo. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

World Cup turmoil, MLS succession, and the booming prediction markets reshaping sports business. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp:  MLS wraps up All-Star week; The T’Wolves head to DAZN; Proskauer lands Jeff Pash; and 76ers fans are buying tons of LeBron James merch. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  FIFA proposes $20B commercial entity to manage the World Cup; PGA Tour lands another tourney sponsor; Notre Dame gets jersey patch deal Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  NBCU, YouTube partner up; MLS eyes media rights fee raise; Ohio State, Illinois add college sports jersey patch deals Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp:  Reflections on a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame; takeaways from WNBA All-Star weekend; the Packers feel they are falling behind without access to private equity; and Flavor Flav finds time for the races at Saratoga. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Charlotte party for the Panthers; WNBA's strong sponsor activation around All-Star Game and Harbinger Sports Group's first investment is in the A's. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trends for $100, please; While Chiefs give sneak-peak at new stadium. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Final numbers from the World Cup; How Progressive landed with Cleveland's W franchise and the Bills and Sabres make their moves Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  What's next in Ann Arbor? The NHL invests in media production and flag football has a new leader Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Reginald Walker:  A look at the World Cup final’s in-venue business; World Cup total revenue to exceed expectations; the Lakers announce a new jersey patch deal and putting a bow on the MLB All-Star Week business. Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Dinner conversations and takeaways from MLB's big week Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: The World Cup keeps delivering; the Buss Brothers look to NBA Europe; and a big weekend on tap at Royal Birkdale  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  Dallas completes World Cup run with France-Spain semi; Fox Sports airs doubleheader with MLB All-Star Game; Baseball leaders discuss labor situation; Bundesliga will stream on...Fandango? Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Data points for MLB at mid-season; Fanatics Fest enters year three and NHL club meetings in Denver   Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Inside the Seahawks deal, MLS' big post-World Cup effort and assessing ESPN's coverage of Wimbledon Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Joe Lemire:  USMNT makes coach hire — for LA28; CSC releases NIL report; NFL flag venue takes shape Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  A heavyweight battle for the NBA in Vegas and Greg Maffei sees an opportunity in horse racing Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Story lines shift on World Cup, and not for the better; Gotham FC eyes bigger stage at Etihad Park and Big 12 lands Monster in novel deal Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Canada's sports power player; why Full Swing made sense for Versant and the NBA tests speeding up its product Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Reginald Walker:  Previewing the USMNT round of 16 match against Belgium; World Cup providing an economic boom across the country and the aftermath of the Boston Celtics blockbuster trade.  Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  From padel to college to the NBA, headlines and highlights leading into the July 4th weekend Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Fox's World Cup viewership in context; the bids are in for NBA Europe and is football America's game? Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  PLL gets shot in the arm with new funding; Iger eyes NBA Vegas team? Chicago Fire spend on the pitch before new stadium opens Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.