Big Ten $2 Billion Private Capital Deal

Sport & Story Daily October 1, 2025: The Big Ten is in discussion with a $2 billion private capital deal.

October 02, 2025

Big Ten $2 Billion Private Capital Deal

October 2, 2025

Sources: Big Ten discussing $2 billion private capital deal
The Big Ten is discussing a private capital deal of $2 billion. The money would go towards the league and its schools. The discussion also included a 10-year extension of the league’s grant of rights until 2046. This would ensure long-term stability in the Big Ten.
ESPN

With Kuminga Deal, Steve Kerr Now Warriors’ Biggest Looming Free Agent
The Warriors’ and Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $48.5 million dollar contract with a team option in the second year. This allows Kuminga to be able to negotiate a new deal— possibly with a new team— next summer. Kuminga made $7.6 million in the final year of his rookie contract.
Front Office Sports

Report: Maple Leafs top NHL team valuations at $4.25B
The average NHL franchise is valued at $2.1 billion. The Toronto Maple Leafs carry a $4.25 billion valuation. The New York Rangers follow at $3.65 billion. The Montreal Canadiens are at $3.3 billion. The average NHL team value has increased by 17%, or $2.1 billion.
AOL

NBA to take over operation of NBA TV, ending TNT Sports’ run
TNT Sports will no longer operate NBA TV and NBA.com as of Oct. 1. NBA TV will continue to air live games next season. They had been run by TNT Sports since 2008. It is unclear whether there will be any TNT-produced content on NBA TV beyond the end of the current agreement.
Sports Media Watch

YouTube Carriage Fight: NBC In (for Now), Univision, Monumental Out
There are multiple expiring television distribution agreements involving YouTube TV. Four major carriage deals ended on Sept. 30. The contracts now stand in different places. For now, NBCUniversal agreed to a temporary extension. TelevisiaUnivision and Monumental Sports Network did not reach an agreement.
Front Office Sports

Stadium talks on the cards after Rays takeover
An ownership group led by Florida-based business executive Patrick Zalupski has closed on the purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays, with the MLB franchise’s stadium situation set to be high on the agenda for the new owners. The purchase price has not been officially disclosed, but has been reported to be in the region of $1.7 billion.
The Stadium Business

Albert Pujols to interview for Angels manager job (report)
Albert Pujols is reported to be among the pool of interviewees for the Angels managerial position. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported that Pujols is believed to be Angels owner Arte Moreno's leading choice to be the team's next manager. The development comes a day after Los Angeles announced it would not pick up incumbent manager Ron Washington’s contract option for 2026, making the Angels one of eight teams with managerial vacancies for next season.
MLB

Bill Schmidt Steps Down as Rockies GM After 43-119 Record for 2025 MLB Season
Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt has stepped down from his role. The team had its worst season in franchise history, going 43-119. Schmidt had served in his role since 2021. The organization is looking for a replacement now.
Bleacher Report

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Alabama's win over Georgia draws over 10 million viewers and nearly 2 million more than Oregon's OT win against Penn State
Saturday’s Alabama vs. Georgia football game drew nearly 2 million more viewers than Oregon’s double-overtime win over Penn State. An average of 10.42 million people watched the No. 10 Crimson Tide beat the No. 12 Bulldogs 24-21 on ABC. While on NBC, 8.5 million people watched the No. 2 Ducks beat the No. 7 Nittany Lions in overtime.
Yahoo Sports

Startup Scorability wants to revolutionize college sports recruiting as NIL takes off
Sports tech platform Scorability has raised $40 million in fresh funding. The company looks to modernize college sports recruiting. The funding round was led by Bluestone Equity Partners, with participation from sports merchandising giant Fanatics.
CNBC Sport

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