Amazon claims Wednesday NHL games
July 30, 2026
Amazon Prime to stream Wednesday NHL games, playoff series in Canada under Rogers deal
Amazon’s Prime Video has secured a 12-year licensing agreement with Rogers Communications to exclusively stream Wednesday night national NHL regular-season games in Canada starting next season. The deal also includes English and French coverage of select Stanley Cup playoff games, which will be available to Canadian Prime subscribers at no extra cost. This shift to streaming follows the end of the NHL's long-standing broadcast partnership with the CBC and Citytv, officially ending free-to-air national hockey broadcasts in Canada.
AP News
Real Madrid Claim World-Record for Revenue Across All of Sport Beating NFL Giant
Real Madrid has reported a record-breaking operating revenue of €1.221 billion ($1.39 billion) for the 2025–26 season, marking the third consecutive year the club has passed the €1 billion threshold. The Spanish giant claims this financial milestone represents a world record in annual revenue across all of professional sport, surpassing major global franchises such as the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. Boosted by €363 million in stadium revenues following extensive renovations to the Santiago Bernabéu, the club is funneling its record earnings back into major roster investments despite recent on-pitch silverware droughts.
Sports Illustrated
YES Network, MSG Networks to exit Gotham app for DAZN streaming service
The YES Network and MSG Networks are shuttering their joint-venture Gotham Sports app after roughly two years to move their direct-to-consumer sports streaming to DAZN. The migration will take place during the 2026–2027 NBA and NHL seasons, bringing local broadcasts for New York-area teams—including the Yankees, Knicks, Nets, Rangers, Islanders, Sabres, and Devils—to the global platform. While traditional pay-TV subscribers will receive access to the games on DAZN for free, standalone subscription pricing for the platform has not yet been announced.
CNBC
FOX Sports Continues to Expand Horse Racing Coverage to Del Mar in New Multi-Year Deal
FOX Sports and the New York Racing Association have announced a multi-year agreement with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club to expand the network's live horse racing coverage to the iconic Southern California venue. Beginning in 2027, FOX Sports will become the exclusive broadcast home for Del Mar's summer and fall meets, complementing its established East Coast coverage of Saratoga and Belmont Park. Ahead of the full-season rollout, FS1 will kick off the partnership by televising live coverage of the $1 million Pacific Classic on Saturday, August 22, 2026.
FOX Sports
Chiefs select Populous for practice facility, mixed-use development
The Kansas City Chiefs have selected design firm Populous as the lead architect for their new $300 million practice facility and headquarters, as well as the master planner for an adjacent $1.2 billion mixed-use development on 155 acres in Olathe, Kansas. Set to open ahead of the 2031 NFL season, Populous will collaborate with owner's representative Burns & McDonnell to design a modern workplace that supports football operations, long-term business goals, and an upgraded employee experience. The announcement follows the franchise's recent selection of Manica Architecture to design a separate $3 billion, 70,000-capacity stadium in Wyandotte County as part of the team's planned move to Kansas.
The Stadium Business
LIV Golf reportedly set to announce cancellation of team finale in Michigan
LIV Golf is reportedly set to cancel its team championship in Michigan, marking the second event scrapped this season as funding from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund dries up earlier than expected. The cancellation follows warnings from players and local reports confirming that no infrastructure had been built at the scheduled venue. With a September 1 deadline approaching to secure new investment for next year, growing uncertainty has led several players to reportedly consider leaving the league as the 2026 calendar shrinks to just two remaining events.
Golf Channel
DOUBLE ROLE: Eddie Pope named to MLS, MLS NEXT Pro executive positions
Major League Soccer has appointed U.S. Soccer legend Eddie Pope to dual executive roles as Senior Vice President of Sporting Development for MLS and Senior Vice President of Competition and Operations for MLS NEXT Pro. Reporting to Ali Curtis, Pope will oversee the strategic alignment of player development pathways, sporting operations, and on-field innovations across MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, and MLS NEXT. A U.S. Men's National Team icon and National Soccer Hall of Fame inductee, Pope brings extensive industry experience to the league office following previous executive roles with the MLS Players Association and Carolina Core FC.
Front Row Soccer
Hawk-Eye Innovations. Ice Hockey Program Manager.
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Green Bay Packers. Event Sales and Service Coordinator.
This position supports and assists the Events Department. Duties include generating revenue, planning of events and delivering exceptional client service. Candidate to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives to drive business growth and elevate the event experience. Ideal candidate will excel in managing event software, coordinating event logistical details and providing support for various types of events. Strong client relationship-building skills, identifying new business opportunities and ensuring positive event execution is essential. Position entails some flexibility to working some nights, holidays, weekends and gamedays, as needed. Apply Now.
UFC. Email Marketing Manager.
This position reports to the Vice President of Brand Marketing & Fan Engagement and is responsible for designing, executing, and continuously optimizing UFC’s global email marketing strategy to drive fan engagement, revenue generation, and audience retention. The Email Marketing Manager oversees the development of campaign strategies, segmentation frameworks, and performance optimization plans across all business units. Apply Now.
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College football's best uniform changes for 2026 season: New helmets, alternates and throwbacks to know
Ahead of the 2026 college football season, over a dozen major programs across the country are introducing uniform redesigns, new alternate combinations, and throwback sets created with major apparel providers. These updates feature new contract partnerships, modernized typography, updated striping patterns, and fresh monochromatic options for teams like Georgia Tech, Nebraska, and Ohio State. Additionally, schools such as Notre Dame and Wisconsin are unveiling unique, commemorative designs for marquee games to highlight historical milestones and regional football traditions.
CBS Sports
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