SBJ Morning Buzzcast: October 2, 2025

LOVB to expand to SoCal; Are there holdouts to Big Ten PE infusion? Nike honors its founder and David and Nicole Tepper support major sports marketing academic initiative.0:12 LOVB EXPANDING TO LOS ANGELES2:10 PRIVATE EQUITY AND THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE3:55 FORMULA 1 LOOKS TO EXPAND US FAN BASE5:18 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS’ NEW HIP MEMBERSHIP CLUB6:46 NIKE RENAMED CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS AS THE PHILIP H KNIGHT CAMPUS7:53 DAVID TEPPER INVESTS IN THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA9:18 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.

Takeaways from MLB's post-season; Browns clear final hurdle for mega-stadium and more investments in women's sports facilities.00:12 MLB NLCS PREVIEW02:42 CLEVELAND BROWNS NEW STADIUM04:44 PENN STATE MOVES ON FROM JAMES FRANKLIN06:50 SBJ HONOR ROLL 2025 PROGRAM8:53 DETRIOT PISTONS NEW PRACTICE FACILITY FOR WNBA10:10 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.

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.