SBJ Morning Buzzcast: March 17, 2025

NASCAR loses a legendary driver and personality and breaking down other news before Memorial Day 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 Austin Karp: Josh Carpenter, Joe Lemire, and Alex Silverman join Karp for a full recap of the 2026 Sports Business Awards. The group also looks back the biggest takeaways from Tech Week and a preview of the SBJ Sports Media Podcast.  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:  The NHL and Honeywell announce a new partnership; Lemire is joined by Jenn Azara, Ethan Joyce, and Rob Schaefer for a look back at Tech Week Day One and they tell you what to look forward to during Day 2.  The 2026 Sports Business Awards tonight in New York.  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:  Big votes on tap at NFL owners meetings including Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville, the 2028 NFL Draft in Minneapolis and the addition of two international games. Lemire is joined by Jenn Azara, Ethan Joyce, and Rob Schaefer for a look back at Sports Business Awards: Tech. Finally, the group looks ahead to key topics to expect during SBJ’s State of the Industry on Tuesday and Wednesday in New York.  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 AustinKarp:  NFL execs get into the weeds of scheduling; the NBA gets some potential TV draws in the conference finals; the Preakness continues to work through issues; and Netflix’s MMA debut. 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:  NFL schedule insight; two women's leagues plot out expansion and teeing up key categories at the Sports Business Awards 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:  NFL schedule release; ACC publicly backs 24-team CFP; Indianapolis 500 sold out and an inside look at the University of Oklahoma’s Rock Creek Entertainment District. 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:  McDonald's deal a major boost for Fire and MLS; What to make of the Bananas at Disney's Upfront and the long, strange trip of CBA talks begins. 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:  George Pyne's bet on global sports; The NFL's media-balancing act and are fissures emerging on possible long-term Blazers 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: The WNBA’s successful opening weekend; plans for World Cup opening ceremonies; the expansion of the NCAA tournaments and Jimmy Haslam’s bigger role with the Milwaukee Bucks. 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.