Opinion
All to play for: How growing leagues can outplay the giants
If you’re a growing sports league, there’s never been a better time to be in the streaming game. Fans are watching everywhere — on mobile, streaming apps and linear TV. With private equity backing and smarter media technology, ambitious leagues can now compete with the giants for viewers and revenue...
It’s time for player salaries to catch up with WNBA’s growth
As we settle into the 2025 WNBA season, there’s an elephant in the room — and no, it’s not the New York Liberty’s mascot, Ellie. It’s compensation. Or more specifically, the persistent and staggering gap between what WNBA players earn and what their male counterparts in the NBA are paid.
Madkour: Leadership powers smaller markets
I have to believe Disney/ESPN is frustrated by its 2025 “Monday Night Football” schedule getting only three divisional games. The rest are a mix of intraconference and out-of-conference matchups that feature strong brands at times — Chiefs and Eagles twice — but don’t scream must-watch viewing. Mean...
Teamwork can make the stream work: A new playbook for sports coverage
Professional sports’ transition to the internet has been uniquely turbulent compared to the rest of in-home entertainment. While sitcoms and Hollywood hits have seamlessly adjusted their release schedules and production processes for the internet age, the road to satisfying sports coverage remains r...
Women’s sports can unlock value by reimagining their digital game
The landscape of women’s sports is up for grabs, and organizations have an unprecedented opportunity to take market share by putting their data to work.
Premium venues, empty seats: The disconnect that could cost the industry big
A few months ago, I went to a game at a newly renovated arena. I’d heard it was a must-see — and it was. Everything from the food to the seating was fantastic. But my ticket? It wasn’t cheap. And nothing about the premium experience I had in person was obvious when I bought it online. That stuck wit...
Anatomy of a league: The future lies in building an events business
Editor’s note: Author Barry Kahn is the founder and CEO of Duæl, a competitor in the track and field space.
Cartoon: Dog days of summer already?
Colorado Rockies are having a historically bad season in Major League Baseball.
Madkour: SMAC talk and the McCourtys
Constance Schwartz-Morini was humorously referred to as “Dr.” when she took the stage with her business partner, Michael Strahan, at SBJ’s 4se conference in New York last month. A few days earlier, the SMAC Entertainment co-founder gave a commencement address and received an honorary doctorate at he...
AI fluency: The new non-negotiable leadership skill
Every era in sports and technology has its defining shifts — moments when something new changes the game for good. Smartphones, the rise of analytics, the explosion of social media — each of these innovations didn’t just improve operations or marketing, they fundamentally reshaped how we work and li...
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