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While the New York Rangers fell just short of their first Stanley Cup finals appearance since 2014 this past season, the Broadway Blueshirts’ corporate overlords scored…
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Adidas Sued Again Over Authenticity of ‘Authentic’ NHL Jerseys
As Adidas skates away from its relationship with the NHL, the apparel giant faces another federal lawsuit over the authenticity of jerseys it sells to hockey…
Sporticast: ‘Where’s Moose Jaw?’ Sports Banker Sal Galatioto Shares Stories
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams are joined by longtime banker Sal Galatioto to talk about his extensive career, sports…
Alex Ovechkin’s Touted NWSL D.C. Buy In, Payout Never Came to Be
On May 10, 2021, Steve Baldwin, then the owner of the Washington Spirit, appeared at a press conference to discuss the NWSL club’s newest investor: Washington Capitals…
Fanatics, NHL Grant New Licensing Rights to Streetwear Brand Mitchell & Ness
Mitchell & Ness is gaining a wide swath of NHL licensing rights, one of its first major business moves since becoming part of the Fanatics portfolio. Fanatics and the…
Stanley Cup Ratings Steady as NHL Revenue Rebounds on ESPN/ABC Deal
If at some point you find yourself running a television network that leases the rights to air the Stanley Cup Final, there are three conditions necessary to make the…
NHL to Launch NFT Platform With Eye on Fan Engagement
After tracking the market for more than a year, the NHL announced a league-wide, multiyear partnership with NFT platform Sweet on Thursday. The league will launch a…
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Former TN Gov. Bill Haslam Nearing Deal to Buy NHL’s Predators
Former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam is nearing a deal to purchase the NHL’s Nashville Predators, according to people familiar with the transaction. The team’s…
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David Blitzer Nears U.S. Sports Milestone as MLB OKs Guardians Deal
David Blitzer is on the verge of a major milestone—owning equity in all five major U.S. sport leagues. The Blitzer group’s agreement to purchase 35% of Major League…
Sporticast: Longest-Serving Commish Near Extension, MLS Keeps Mexico Biz
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a looming…
NHL Purchases $10M in Sportradar Shares, Lets Another Option Expire
The National Hockey League has purchased more than $10 million of Sportradar stock, and let another $30 million worth of options expire, as the sports data giant’s stock…
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NHL’s Coyotes Hire Former NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz
The Arizona Coyotes have hired Nick Sakiewicz, former commissioner of the National Lacrosse League, to be the club’s first chief business officer. Sakiewicz will lead…
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