Columbus NWSL Franchise Secured for $205M Fee
New at @SBJ: A consortium led by Haslam Sports Group has agreed to pay a $205M expansion fee to bring an @NWSL franchise to Columbus. That's up from the $165M the league received for Atlanta and $110M it receieved for Denver, both in 2025. Link to story in comments. https://t.co/fZeb77OkwG
NHL Players Rank Houston Top Expansion Market
NHL Players' preferred expansion markets, according to the @NHLPA Player Poll: 1. Houston - 34.3% 2. Quebec City - 16.9% 3. Atlanta - 9.8% 4. Scottsdale - 8.9% 5. Austin - 5.0%
FIFA Launches Paid Stadium Tours Across U.S. Cities
FIFA is offering paid stadium tours before and during this summer's World Cup in N.J., Philly, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta and K.C. Pricing varies by venue and date. More details at @SBJ. https://t.co/XBimkoWUxu
NHL Agents Divided on CBA, Eye Bill Daly as Commissioner
Some interesting insights here: 🏒 NHL agents are split almost evenly on whether the players “got enough” in the recent CBA. 🏒 Agents were largely “stumped” on who should be the next Commissioner, with many defaulting to Bill Daly. Sentiment is Bettman...
Nike Addresses Strange Shoulder Seam Bulge in New Kits
Nike PR said the company is “working quickly to make this right for players and fans.” Very interested to see what that entails.
Ticketing Woes Eclipse FIFA's World Cup Controversies
There are certain issues hanging over this World Cup that are bigger than FIFA. Ticketing is one thing the governing body has full control over, and it has been the subject of intense criticism from the moment the sales process...
Predators Secure New Local Broadcast Deal with Scripps
New at @SBJ: The @PredsNHL have signed a local broadcast deal with Scripps beginning next season following the demise of Main Street Sports Group (owner of FanDuel Sports Network). https://t.co/GmhKmMo5yr