SBJ Morning Buzzcast: April 8, 2026

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Positive trends in women's hoops viewership; the impact of T-Mobile Arena and jersey patch issues for $100, please 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Tony Petitti's victory lap; Charlie Baker pushes back on criticism of double-regional format; Tom Pohlad takes the business reins for Twins and BofA doubles down on soccer sponsorship  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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Raves for PWHL record-setter at MSG; top MLB jersey sales and another soccer-specific stadium opens 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Final Four business metrics; the Bucs want in on stadium renovations and the impact of declining alcohol consumption on sports sponsorship 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  A major sports agency acquisition and what it means, Yankee Stadium gets a board facelift and an ESPN personality inks new 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Bullish interest in NBA Europe; Will Bears have a stadium deal by summer and NWSL names two key C-level leaders 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Early line from the UFL, Wrigley Field lands volleyball event and franchise valuations soar for PBR Team Series 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  Takeaways from Atlanta; more records set in women's sports and don't sleep on Oklahoma City 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Austin Karp: Global sponsorships sold out for 2026 FIFA World Cup; Alex Silverman, Bret McCormick, and David Broughton join Karp to discuss the biggest takeaways from The Business of Soccer conference at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta and a preview of the SBJ Sports Media Podcast featuring Netflix Elle Duncan and Sportradar's Brian Josephs.  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: Alex Silverman, Bret McCormick, and David Broughton join Karp for an inside-look at Atlanta’s in-progress, mixed-use development Centennial Yards; a look back at day one of The Business of Soccer at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. They also look ahead to day two of The Business of Soccer including Arthur Blank taking the stage and a preview of the SBJ Sports Media Podcast featuring Netflix Elle Duncan and Sportradar's Brian Josephs.  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.