SBJ Morning Buzzcast: September 29, 2026

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Josh Carpenter: The NFL continues its international push in London, Barstool and "Big Noon" part ways, and other cleanup news and notes from the 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 Joe Lemire, Rachel Axon, Betty Gomes, and Mary Gaughan: A full recap of 2026 Game Changers and the biggest takeaways from the week. Also, a look at the Val Ackerman Legacy of Leadership Award.  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 Jenn Azara, Betty Gomes and Rachel Axon: A full recap of the Game Changers selection process and the ceremony honoring them. An inside look at the journey of one honoree and what to look for during today’s Game Changers conference.  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.

MLB playoffs and NHL season underway; LA28 plans torch relay; shake-up at RFK racing. 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: NBC gets rolling with the MLB Wild Card round; the Protect College Sports Act easily passes the U.S. Senate; Unrivaled unveils another tour stop, but can it draw a TV audience?; and Nashville keeps climbing the rankings of U.S. media markets. 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: A big week on tap for college sports; Bettman dives in to NHL issues; and the Presidents Cup takes on Chicago.  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, Ethan Joyce and Bret McCormick: The Protect College Sports Act advances in the Senate and Cal lands a naming rights deal for its football home. The trio looks back at AXS Drive and an inside look at 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, Ethan Joyce and Bret McCormick: The trio takes a look back at Day 1 of AXS Drive, including the field goal kicking exploits of conference attendees. Also, Lemire, Joyce, and McCormick look ahead to the final day of AXS Drive and what to expect from Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon to start the day.  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: Capitals owner Ted Leonsis takes on a new role with the NHL and SBJ Facilities reporter, Bret McCormick, joins Lemire to preview Day 1 of AXS Drive from Indianapolis.  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: Caitlin Clark delivers record-breaking ratings, a blockbuster media merger moves closer to reality, and the Yankees land a massive new investment. 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.