Ben Fischer
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SBJ Football: Fellow owners influenced Dan Snyder decision
In a typical fall, baseball has a hard time breaking my football fever. But this World Series is an absolutely fascinating matchup, and I find myself watching a lot of it. Snyder's change of heart came after more owners approached him, sources say Jim Irsay was the only one who said his piece in public, but other NFL owners have confronted Dan Snyder privately in recent weeks -- and more have… → Read More
Saints Tab OVG To Sell Next Superdome Naming Rights Deal
The New Orleans Saints have tabbed OVG to sell naming rights for the Superdome. → Read More
Washington NFL team headed for a new nickame
Sources say the Redskins intend to choose a new moniker as quickly as possible. → Read More
NFL To Tarp Off Lower Rows Of Seats, Allow Teams To Sell Signage To Local Sponsors
NFL teams have been told they’ll be able to sell camera-visible signage to local sponsors for the first time during the '20 season, sources said, a step one sales executive said would “significantly” defray pandemic-related revenue losses. Under a plan shared with team presidents on Tuesday, the first six to eight rows of seating in every stadium -- including on-field suites -- will be off… → Read More
XFL Suspends Operations Due To Coronavirus
The XFL confirmed Thursday night that it has suspended operations amid the coronavirus outbreak. Sources said officials hope to resume the league's relaunch season if the coronavirus situation improves. The league’s official statement emphasized that players will receive their salaries and benefits for '20 regardless, and ticket holders will be issued refunds or credits. “The XFL is committed to… → Read More
Puma Signs Extended Sponsorship Deal With Esports' Cloud9
Puma has signed an expanded sponsorship with esports organization Cloud9, locking in a multiyear deal to develop a full apparel collection and claim the apparel/footwear category for the entire organization except its Overwatch League franchise. Terms were not disclosed, but the parties said it is an “eight-figure” deal. The prior Puma-Cloud9 deal, announced in January, only covered the League… → Read More
Forty Under 40: Stephanie Joukoff
Photo: steve maller photography Global Olympics sponsors typically start preparing for the Games at least four years in advance. Intel’s Stephanie Joukoff had just seven months to go from white board to the opening ceremony for the 2018 Winter Games. Senior Director of Global Marketing: Olympics, Sports, Emerging Technologies, Intel Corp. Age: 37 Born: Walnut Creek, Calif. Education: Stanford… → Read More
Forty Under 40: Whalen Rozelle
If Riot Games co-head of esports Whalen Rozelle got anything wrong when he first envisioned the future of “League of Legends” in 2012, it was aiming too low. “I think this is one of those cases where we weren’t dreaming big enough,” Rozelle said. “Back in 2012, our fear was that there would be a couple markets with ‘League’ as an esport, and we’d develop it out, and do it somewhat as a niche.”… → Read More
USA Boxing Latest NGB To Be Threatened With Decertification
John Brown will remain on the NGB's BOD amid investigation into conflicts of interest. → Read More
Video: Riot Games' Whalen Rozelle Outlines Company's Growth
Riot Games looks to build upon a record-setting '18 with League of Legends' upcoming season. → Read More
As CFP Title Game Nears, Fan Events Ramp Up In Bay Area
The CFP for the first time will let local residents attend the Fan Fest for free at San Jose McEnery Convention Center. → Read More
Twitch Gives Nielsen Access To Viewer Research Panel
Twitch has granted Nielsen access to its 50,000-viewer research panel for the first time, allowing the audience measurement firm to connect actual viewing habits of esports fans to their survey responses. Parts of the study will be published by Nielsen today, but other findings will be folded into research products sold to clients asking for more detail on the audience for particular esports or… → Read More
Overwatch League To Host Select In-Market Games During '19 Season
OWL to play select "home" games in Dallas, Atlanta, L.A. → Read More
Fanatics takes a shot
Licensing giant signs deal with Overwatch League for merchandise, retail rights. → Read More
LeBron James, Lindsey Vonn Help Found New Supplement Brand
Ladder has its roots in James’ and Schwarzenegger’s friendship, which turned to business after James shared his difficulties in sourcing high-quality supplements. → Read More
Soccer veteran Kathy Carter takes lead on LA28’s lofty revenue goals
LA28’s new chief revenue officer will tackle ambitious targets for sponsorship, tickets, hospitality. → Read More
Advance Publications Buys Majority Of Research Shop Newzoo
Advance, the parent company of Sports Business Journal/Daily and Conde Nast, will “make a significant capital investment” to accelerate Newzoo’s growth. → Read More
USA Swimming Reduces Size Of BOD By More Than Half
USA Swimming reduces its BOD from 35 members to 15. → Read More
CEO: "I believe I'm ready"
New chief acknowledges lack of CEO experience, promises athlete advocacy. → Read More
Riot Games Preparing For "Biggest" Sponsorship Deal With Mastercard
Credit card giant preparing to announce global sponsorship of "League of Legends" game. → Read More