http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/12/08/Most-Influential/Intro.aspx
1. Adam Silver, NBA
2. John Skipper, ESPN
3. Robert Kraft, The Kraft Group
4. Bud Selig / Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball
5. Roger Goodell, NFL
6. Sean McManus, CBS Sports
7. Ari Emanuel / Patrick Whitesell, WME-IMG
8. David Levy, Turner Broadcasting System
9. Gary Bettman, NHL
10. Brian France, NASCAR
11. Mark Lazarus, NBC Sports Group
12. Randy Freer, Fox Networks Group / Eric Shanks, Fox Sports
13. Steve Ballmer, Los Angeles Clippers
14. Mike Slive, Southeastern Conference
15. Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys
16. Tim Finchem, PGA Tour
17. Mark Parker, Nike Inc. / Trevor Edwards, Nike Brand
18. Phil Anschutz, AEG
19. Don Garber, Major League Soccer
20. Casey Wasserman, Wasserman Media Group
21. Kevin Plank, Under Armour
22. Jim Delany, Big Ten Conference
23. Stan Kroenke, Kroenke Sports Enterprises
24. Michael Levine / Howard Nuchow, CAA Sports
25. Bob Bowman, MLB Advanced Media
26. Dan Gilbert / LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
27. Larry Baer, San Francisco Giants
28. Peter Holt, San Antonio Spurs
29. Scott Blackmun / Larry Probst, U.S. Olympic Committee
30. John Henry, Fenway Sports Group
31. Indra Nooyi / Adam Harter, PepsiCo
32. Bob Bowlsby, Big 12 Conference
33. Ted Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
34. Jeff Pash, NFL
35. Michele Roberts, National Basketball Players Association
36. Joe Leccese, Proskauer
37. Jorn Socquet / Lucas Herscovici, Anheuser-Busch InBev
38. Bill Daly, NHL
39. DeMaurice Smith, NFL Players Association
40. Tom Long / Andy England, MillerCoors
41. Mark Emmert, NCAA
42. Judge Claudia Wilken, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
43. Don Fehr, NHL Players’ Association
44. Mark Tatum, NBA
45. Sandy Douglas / Sharon Byers, Coca-Cola North America
46. Brian Rolapp, NFL
47. Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks
48. Tony Clark, MLB Players Association
49. Sunil Gulati, U.S. Soccer Federation
50. Harvey Levin, TMZ
Spotlights and Highlights
Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday, November 24, 2014
MLB: Bowman Named Chief Revenue Officer, Brosnan Likely Out
By Eric Fisher - November 24, 2014
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/11/24/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLB-reorganization.aspx
MLB Commissioner-elect Rob Manfred is putting an end to baseball’s largely divided business structure, which has been hotly debated within the sports industry for more than a decade and the source of numerous internal battles.
According to several baseball sources, Manfred is completing a new leadership structure for his administration that will see MLB Advanced Media President and Chief Executive Bob Bowman take on significantly greater responsibility as chief revenue officer while leading sponsorship, licensing and sales in addition to baseball’s digital arm.
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/11/24/Leagues-and-Governing-Bodies/MLB-reorganization.aspx
MLB Commissioner-elect Rob Manfred is putting an end to baseball’s largely divided business structure, which has been hotly debated within the sports industry for more than a decade and the source of numerous internal battles.
According to several baseball sources, Manfred is completing a new leadership structure for his administration that will see MLB Advanced Media President and Chief Executive Bob Bowman take on significantly greater responsibility as chief revenue officer while leading sponsorship, licensing and sales in addition to baseball’s digital arm.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Sponsors join effort to boost USC women’s athletic programs
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/11/17/Colleges/USC.aspx
By Michael Smith - November 17, 2014
The University of Southern California and its rights holder, Fox Sports, have developed a sponsorship platform that will drive revenue and added visibility to the school’s women’s athletic programs.
Two sponsors, both based in Los Angeles, have already signed on — Merle Norman and OPI. Merle Norman is a cosmetics brand, while OPI makes nail lacquer.
By Michael Smith - November 17, 2014
The University of Southern California and its rights holder, Fox Sports, have developed a sponsorship platform that will drive revenue and added visibility to the school’s women’s athletic programs.
Two sponsors, both based in Los Angeles, have already signed on — Merle Norman and OPI. Merle Norman is a cosmetics brand, while OPI makes nail lacquer.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
DISH Network continues its fight against rising sports costs
Monday, November 03, 2014 4:41 PM ET 
Comcast SportsNet New England was the most recent victim of DISH Network Corp.'s regional-sports-network cleanse. As of Aug. 6, DISH no longer offers Comcast SportsNet New England, affecting an estimated 242,321 subscribers within the RSN's footprint.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Big Ticket Sports Rights Deals Locked Up Until Next Decade
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/10/13/Media/Next-media-rights.aspx
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The big-ticket rights are all under contract into the next decade, a rare and remarkable fact that leaves U.S. networks with the opportunity to take a closer look at niche sports like cricket.
The NFL and Major League Baseball’s TV deals last until 2021, NASCAR runs through 2022, and now the NBA is locked up until 2025.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Season brings a flood of live local streaming from NBA teams
http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Journal/Issues/2014/10/06/Media/NBA-streaming.aspx
Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but live local streaming is about to take off in the NBA this season.
With NHL and Major League Baseball still negotiating these local digital rights, more than 20 of the NBA’s 30 teams will have live streams of their games available in market to authenticated users this season.
Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but live local streaming is about to take off in the NBA this season.
With NHL and Major League Baseball still negotiating these local digital rights, more than 20 of the NBA’s 30 teams will have live streams of their games available in market to authenticated users this season.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Missouri National Guard honors FOX Sports Midwest for telecast to troops
The Missouri National Guard recognized FOX Sports Midwest this week for its support of soldiers and their families via the network's annual This One's For You telecast.
Representatives of the 220th Engineer Company (still deployed in Afghanistan) and the 220th families here in Missouri presented FOX Sports Midwest with a framed recognition and battalion coins.
The recognition reads: "In grateful recognition to the staff of FOX Sports Midwest for their support to the soldiers and families of the 220th Engineer Company, 1140th Engineer Battalion, Missouri National Guard. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to recognize the 220th Engineer Company during the "This One's For You" broadcast on 19 August 2014. It was an amazing event that exceeded everyone's expectations and could only be accomplished with the full and unwavering support of FOX Sports Midwest and the St. Louis Cardinals."
This One's For You, produced under the banner of FOX Sports Supports, is FOX Sports Midwest's annual Cardinals telecast to troops overseas. The 2014 edition took place Aug. 19. Soldiers in the 220th Engineer Company of the Missouri National Guard in Kandahar, Afghanistan, watched the Cardinals game via American Forces Network and several were interviewed throughout the game. In addition, more than 1,000 family members attended the game at Busch Stadium. And thousands of fans sent Tweets thanking the troops. This was FOX Sports Midwest's 10th year producing a This One's For You telecast.
This One's For You 2014 -- FOX Sports Midwest from FOX Sports Midwest on Vimeo.
Representatives of the 220th Engineer Company (still deployed in Afghanistan) and the 220th families here in Missouri presented FOX Sports Midwest with a framed recognition and battalion coins.The recognition reads: "In grateful recognition to the staff of FOX Sports Midwest for their support to the soldiers and families of the 220th Engineer Company, 1140th Engineer Battalion, Missouri National Guard. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to recognize the 220th Engineer Company during the "This One's For You" broadcast on 19 August 2014. It was an amazing event that exceeded everyone's expectations and could only be accomplished with the full and unwavering support of FOX Sports Midwest and the St. Louis Cardinals."
This One's For You, produced under the banner of FOX Sports Supports, is FOX Sports Midwest's annual Cardinals telecast to troops overseas. The 2014 edition took place Aug. 19. Soldiers in the 220th Engineer Company of the Missouri National Guard in Kandahar, Afghanistan, watched the Cardinals game via American Forces Network and several were interviewed throughout the game. In addition, more than 1,000 family members attended the game at Busch Stadium. And thousands of fans sent Tweets thanking the troops. This was FOX Sports Midwest's 10th year producing a This One's For You telecast.This One's For You 2014 -- FOX Sports Midwest from FOX Sports Midwest on Vimeo.