SBJ Morning Buzzcast: August 18, 2026

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: 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.