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14+ hour, 5+ min ago (206+ words) Sports Business Journal - This week's SBJ Sports Media Podcast features co-host Austin Karp diving into the NFL Draft with Bleacher Report's Bennett Spector. Co-host Josh Carpenter also joins Karp to discuss Mike Tomlin's move to "Football Night in America" and…...
NFL Draft displaying history, celebration of Pittsburgh and Steelers
21+ hour, 13+ min ago (358+ words) Sports Business Journal NFL Draft displaying history, celebration of Pittsburgh and Steelers The NFL Draft is going to be a "celebration of Pittsburgh and the Steelers" as much as it will be about future stars making it to the league,…...
Univ. of Louisville establishes nonprofit to help with athletics revenue
11+ hour, 54+ min ago (22+ words) Sports Business Journal Univ. of Louisville establishes nonprofit to help with athletics revenue...
Nike announces layoffs, mostly in operations division
14+ hour, 42+ min ago (183+ words) Sports Business Journal Nike announces layoffs, mostly in operations division Nike on Thursday said it will "lay off 1, 400 workers, mostly technology workers in its operations division, as part of its ongoing turnaround effort," according to Matthew Kish of the Portland…...
NFL Network covering Draft under ESPN umbrella for first time
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (218+ words) Sports Business Journal NFL Network covering Draft under ESPN umbrella for first time ESPN is "leaving well enough alone" for its coverage of the NFL Draft, as the company is allowing NFL Network "to deliver the same draft coverage, with…...
In stadium deal, Cowboys seek certainty over leverage
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (363+ words) Sports Business Journal In stadium deal, Cowboys seek certainty over leverage Jerry Jones is a master of leverage and timing in high-stakes business deals. North Texas is one of the country's most robust regions when it comes to local governments…...
Hillsborough County says Rays ballpark deadline unlikely to be met
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (164+ words) Sports Business Journal Hillsborough County says Rays ballpark deadline unlikely to be met Hillsborough County has told the Rays that it is "unlikely to meet the team's deadline for the completion" of a ballpark deal, which "could jeopardize the entire…...
New global soccer players" union formed amid FIFPRO tensions
17+ hour, 57+ min ago (111+ words) Sports Business Journal New global soccer players" union formed amid FIFPRO tensions Representatives from four national soccer players" unions on Thursday launched the International "Footballers" Association, saying that it will "strengthen footballers" rights and improve dialogue with governing bodies." David…...
As rising gas prices pinch pockets, Shell's Race Day Rewards program takes off
21+ hour, 32+ min ago (390+ words) Sports Business Journal As rising gas prices pinch pockets, Shell's Race Day Rewards program takes off Shell sets app records through Penske activation With oil prices soaring in recent weeks due to the Iran war, a new NASCAR promotion from…...
Comcast media posts loss despite event-driven revenue jump
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (141+ words) Sports Business Journal Comcast media posts loss despite event-driven revenue jump Comcast's media unit "swung to a loss" of $436 M in Q1 compared to a profit of $107 M a year ago, though revenue grew 60. 8% to $7. 3 B -- boosted by Super Bowl LX,…...