By Danny Thompson As the television deals are coming to a close in the near future, let’s take a look at some of the potential partners that are not currently partners for the next NBA television contract. Amazon – The mega... Read More
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday unveiled plans for a mixed-use economic development in Willets Point with a 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium as its centerpiece following an agreement between the city and the Major League Soccer club.... Read More
Apple Inc. has secured the long-term rights to stream Major League Soccer, taking another step in its growing ambitions as a sports broadcaster. Apple will begin streaming the soccer matches next year as part of a 10-year deal. Fans will... Read More
While other U.S. sports leagues battle another Covid outbreak, Major League Soccer ended its 2021 season with some good news as it attempts to convince TV networks they should pay $300 million a year to carry its games. ESPN said this week the 2021... Read More
With Atlanta United recently breaking the highest average per-game home attendance record for every major sport except the NFL and the average MLS team today worth $223 million, up from $185 million in 2016, the personal-finance website WalletHub today... Read More
In the 1990s, I attended the Million Man March – which was held in Washington, D.C. During one of the many speeches –a featured speaker posed a question: Please name something that’s always being built-in America? My immediate response... Read More
Has the title of general manager become obsolete? (At season’s end – each professional sports league will award an Executive of the Year.) Not discounting the work, the qualifications or even the input. We’re just not sure at that very... Read More
If you ask Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber then it’s a simple answer. “YES”!!! This year, the MLS surpassed NBA & NHL in average per game attendance with 18,000 fans per game. Last night’s at MLS Cup 2011 over 30,000... Read More
Earlier this year, Comcast’s acquisition of NBC Universal created a regional sports network and digital platform. NBC began to lay the foundation to rival the “powerhouse” ESPN and challenge its dominance in the sports media world. The... Read More