SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 18, 2026
The June 18 Morning Buzzcast covered four hot topics: AI’s role in future stadium design, how well teams actually know the fans inside their venues, the biggest pain points for live‑sports attendees, and the meteoric rise of the Savannah Bananas. It also highlighted major sports news, including Caitlin Clark’s upcoming $140 signature shoe, the WNBA’s expansion to a 50‑game schedule and new teams, NASCAR’s Veterans Day Classic partnership with Ford, the 2027 Laver Cup set for LA’s Intuit Dome, and the imminent construction of the Oakland A’s Las Vegas ballpark with its intimate, premium‑heavy design. The host emphasized the World Cup’s early buzz in Boston and the broader implications of these developments for fans and the industry.
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: June 10, 2026
The SBJ Morning Buzzcast recapped day one of the Brand Innovation Summit, highlighting how sports teams lag in social media innovation (as noted by Dude Perfect’s CEO) and the need for more creative sponsorships, exemplified by Sephora’s recent entry into...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 19, 2026
The SBJ Morning Buzzcast covered the latest sports tech awards, highlighting winners like Rising Woman of the Year Daryl Pierce, NBA Tech Executive Chris Pignarco, and OneCourt, which took home Sports Technology of the Year. Hosts discussed upcoming Tech Week...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 7, 2026
The May 7, 2026 SBJ Morning Buzzcast covered several key sports business developments, including the legacy of Ted Turner’s pioneering vertical integration of teams and broadcast networks, the launch of a new Professional Women’s Hockey League franchise in Detroit, and...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 30, 2026
The episode highlights three major sports business moves: MLS and KKR are launching Hometown Soccer Holdings to centralize commercial operations for MLS Next Pro teams and build 6,000‑8,000‑seat stadiums in midsize markets; the Big 12 has secured a private‑capital partnership...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 22, 2026
The episode covers three major sports business developments: record NWSL expansion fees with Haslam Sports Group paying $205 million for a Columbus franchise and a $165 million fee for an Atlanta team, Churchill Downs’ $85 million acquisition of the Preakness and Black-Eyed‑Susan Stakes...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 15, 2026
The SBJ Morning Buzzcast highlighted the latest sports media metrics, including a record 14 million viewers for the Masters final round, and discussed the rapid fallout of journalist Diana Rossini’s resignation. Panelists previewed the CAA World Congress of Sports agenda, featuring...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 7, 2026
The episode highlights the Big Ten’s historic sweep of national titles across multiple sports, underscoring its competitive dominance and financial strength. It examines the NCAA’s defense of the women’s basketball double‑regional format, noting record attendance and $4.4 million in tournament revenue,...
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: March 24, 2026
The episode covers several hot topics in sports business: the WNBA’s near‑finalized collective bargaining agreement granting players a 20% revenue share and a $7 million salary cap, record‑breaking viewership for the men’s NCAA tournament, Seattle’s Kraken owner consolidating control of Climate...