Arrested, on leave and still getting $26.6 million

Sport & Story Daily October 1, 2025: Terry Rozier is on leave from playing with the Miami Heat but is still being paid.

October 27, 2025

Arrested, on leave and still getting $26.6 million

October 27, 2025

Terry Rozier Will Be Paid Full NBA Salary While on Leave
Terry Rozier was arrested on Thursday morning as part of a federal gambling probe he’s been linked to since January. He was arraigned in federal court and released on a $6 million bond. He will continue to be paid the final year of his contract while on leave from the Heat. Rozier is set to make $26.6 million this season.
Front Office Sports

How Shohei Ohtani Made $102 Million In 2025
Shohei Ohtani joined the MLB in 2018. He is on track to earn $100 million this year through endorsements, merchandise and licensing. That is 10x what the No. 2 athlete in baseball, Bryce Harper, is set to make. Ohtani earns $2 million a year in playing salary for 10 years and then will collect $68 million annually between 2034-2043.
Sportico 

Most of the 49ers’ Record Cap Number Isn’t on the Field
The 49ers own the highest cap allocation in NFL history at $314.2 million. The team has lost Nick Bosa and Fred Warner to season-ending injuries. The franchise currently ranks second in league spending on injured players at $56.1 million. Three of the team’s four highest cap hits are Trent Williams, George Kittle and Brock Purdy. Purdy is out with turf toe. Kittle was just activated from injury reserve.
Front Office Sports

Eight ways the world’s most marketable athletes are showing up for brands
Athletes are collaborating with rather than simply endorsing their sponsors, challenging them to showcase their off-field lives and support the causes they believe in. Simone Biles sponsors Powerade and made it the focal point of the Paris 2024 Olympics. An ad during the Olympics highlighted how relatable Biles is and supported mental health.
SportsPro

Al Michaels Offers Strange Correction After Saying NFL 'Wants to Take My Lunch Away'
Al Michaels made a comment about Minnesota kicker Will Reichard during Thursday night’s football game. He went back on his comment and said, "The league wants to take my lunch away because I said before that Reichard's only miss was hitting a wire in London," Michaels said. "The league says, 'No, no, it was an optical illusion.'"
Sports Illustrated

PACT+ formed to deliver new Philadelphia arena
The Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia Flyers announced plans for a new arena. They selected Turner Construction and AECOM Hunt as the construction manager. PACT+ will work with the NBA and NHL teams’ ownership and design team to bring the new arena to life. The targeted opening date is 2030.
The Stadium Business

Washington Capitals fire assistant coach Mitch Love after NHL investigation
The Washington Capitals fired assistant head coach Mitch Love. There was a league-wide investigation into his personal conduct. Multiple reports suggest that investigation looked into allegations of domestic abuse. The NHL suspended Love for the entire 2025-26 season.
USA Today

Augusta National Golf Club. Senior Project Manager.
As part of our PMO team, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget.  They will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all business requirements are met and support the Club’s strategic plan. The Senior Project Manager will be expected to immediately manage large-sized projects as well as small programs. Apply Now.

Los Angeles Dodgers. Director, Community Relations.
The Director will conceive, organize, and direct a wide range of projects for the Government Affairs and Community Relations department, including oversight of all community relations programs and initiatives.  The Director will develop and enhance initiatives that support the Los Angeles Dodgers’ position in the community.  The job requires collaboration with internal departments and key external stakeholders to integrate social responsibility considerations into core decision-making and planning.  The Director will cultivate and maintain relationships with community organizations, schools, non-profits, numerous internal departments, and various other external entities. Apply Now.

NCSA College Recruiting. Vice President of Business Development.
The Vice President of Business Development will play a key leadership role in expanding IMG Academy’s online businesses, including NCSA College Recruiting and IMG Academy+. This person will lead partnership strategy and execution across the youth sports ecosystem — identifying, negotiating, and optimizing relationships that drive digital user growth and revenue. Apply Now. 

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A $20,000 football suite with luxe food is latest money machine for colleges
Fancy food and a deluge of alcohol are taking over university stadiums. At Arizona State University, premium seats get high-class meals like prime rib carved right in front of you. Athletic-department revenue at colleges with top-tier football programs surged to almost $12 billion in 2024, up 32% from a decade earlier, even after adjusting for inflation. Schools are partnering with outside firms to up their gameday food.
Union Bulletin

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