SBJ Morning Buzzcast: October 8, 2025

The WNBA heads into pivotal off-season; The dealmaker behind the NBA's return to China and Jessica Berman gets a contract extension.0:11 NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman Signs Extension2:45 NBA’s successful return to China4:33 WNBA season review and look ahead6:16 Tampa Bay Rays bonuses7:19 Savannah Bananas8:48 As new ballpark9:28 Four Key Takeaways Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA's future vision for China; NFL's future vision for Pro Bowl and Islanders bring on a new biz leader Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NCAA a step closer on jersey ads; anxiety in Chicago; Early World Cup ticket demand strong and welcome to MARI Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NHL drops the puck; Rays owners meet with good reviews; UFL shifts strategy and Heisman Trophy Trust gets a new CEO Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Milwaukee Brewers finding success with limited payroll; the growing trend of small event venues near large stadiums and arenas continues; college sports revenue-generation strategies and the WNBA CBA deadline could be extended. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A busy weekend for the WNBA, and could the Dallas Stars be on the move? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WNBA Finals start amid tension; Jimmy Haslam's frank comments on MLS and takeaways from the week Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New day for Rays; PGA of America responds to Ryder Cup criticism; a big week in NOLA and is the Big 10 getting closer to PE deal? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

WNBA leadership above the fold; VA Tech's massive investment in sports and why a salary floor matters to Rob Manfred Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Cohen offers an apology; Tourism boards continue to spend in sports and bold-face names in the news Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.