Grand Slam officials seek more conciliatory tone with Osaka
Tournament executives seek to "advance mental health and wellbeing"
WWE hires former DAZN executive Horowitz to key development and digital role
Former DAZN, Fox Sports, ESPN executive finds new position
MLB aligns with high-profile startup for NFT project
League looks to grow its profile in emerging digital collectibles market
French Open erupts in controversy as Osaka withdraws
Superstar player battles with tournament organizers over media obligations
Sportfive: Mickelson “definitely got everybody’s attention”
Global agency working on both short- and long-term opportunities for golfer
Steve Loy on the business of Phil Mickelson and the future of golf
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Steve Loy, president of global golf for international sports business agency Sportfive and the longtime agent and business partner for iconic golfer Phil Mickelson. Eric and Chris also discuss limited partner lawsuits involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Tampa Bay Rays, the rising presence of Las Vegas, Nevada, as a major sports market, and the strong performance of American retail chain Dick’s Sporting Goods during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lakers sign Staples Center lease extension stretching to 2041
NBA team to remain long-term at AEG-owned venue in downtown LA
Indianapolis 500 reaches modified ticket sellout
Race will set pandemic-era attendance record, local TV blackout lifted
NBA heightening enforcement of fan code of conduct
Series of in-venue incidents follow increased attendance provisions
Webinar replay | Developing licensing plans for the next generation of fans
How is the sports licensing industry adapting to historic changes in the business and creating a more robust and dynamic product mix for fans? Executives from the National Hockey League, Adidas, and OneTeam Partners join us to share their experiences.