JJ Watt selected for Romo’s place
August 18, 2026
J.J. Watt’s CBS Rise Could Reshape the NFL Analyst Pecking Order
Following Tony Romo’s indefinite leave after an OWI arrest, J.J. Watt has been temporarily elevated to CBS’s lead NFL game analyst alongside Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson for the upcoming season. Watt’s impressive transition from the studio to a stellar year as the No. 2 game analyst made him CBS’s natural choice, with network executives highly praising his work ethic and versatility. Industry insiders suggest this temporary promotion could quickly become permanent depending on Romo’s legal outcome, potentially resetting the entire landscape for NFL broadcasting talent.
Front Office Sports
Lightning McQueen joins F1 as Disney deal expands
Formula 1 has extended its commercial partnership with Disney through the 2028 season, expanding their "Fuel the Magic" collaboration to include Pixar’s Cars franchise. The agreement will bring iconic characters like Lightning McQueen to upcoming race weekends, featuring a new look debuting at Monza alongside dedicated merchandise, digital content, and fan activations. This strategic integration leverages one of Disney's most lucrative motorsport properties to help F1 broaden its lifestyle appeal and continue growing its younger, under-25 fanbase.
The Race
Premier League and club charities creating safer communities through police partnerships
The Premier League has announced a £900,000 investment—match-funded by police forces and statutory partners to total over £2 million—to support Police Partnerships projects across 49 professional football club charities in England and Wales. Delivered through the long-running Premier League Kicks community program, the initiative provides targeted interventions such as one-to-one mentoring, educational workshops, and multi-sport sessions to divert young people away from crime and anti-social behavior. By bringing together club charities, local police forces, and regional consortiums, the project aims to rebuild community trust while directly addressing key issues like knife crime and youth violence.
Premier League
MSG Sports Files To Spin Off Rangers From Knicks
MSG Sports has publicly filed a registration statement with regulators to spin off the New York Rangers into a separate public entity from the New York Knicks. Under the proposed plan, the parent company will be renamed MSG Knickerbockers Corp., while a new company, MSG Rangers Corp., will manage the NHL franchise along with the AHL's Hartford Wolf Pack and the MSG Training Center. The separation is designed as a tax-free distribution to current shareholders and is expected to close by the end of October 2026.
TV News Check
Pohang Steelers’ stadium closed after safety incident
The Pohang Steel Yard was closed indefinitely after a piece of concrete fell from a roof stand during an August 8, 2026 match, causing a minor hand injury to a fan. In response to the safety incident, the Pohang Steelers relocated their upcoming Korea Cup match to Gwangyang Football Stadium while comprehensive facility inspections take place. Furthermore, the Korea Professional Football League has prohibited matches at the stadium until safety is fully assured, transferring the hosting rights for the club's remaining August K League home fixtures to away venues.
The Stadium Business
TMRW Sports hires ex-Sony Sports CEO Rufus Hack to lead golf
TMRW Sports has hired former Sony Sports CEO Rufus Hack as its first president of golf, reporting directly to CEO Mike McCarley. In his new role, Hack will oversee operations for TMRW’s golf portfolio, including the SoFi Center, TGL, and the soon-to-launch WTGL. Bringing extensive experience from his five years at Sony Sports and prior leadership roles with the DP World Tour, he joins at a key moment as both leagues negotiate media rights for their upcoming winter seasons.
Sports Business Journal
Diana Taurasi's No. 3 Retired as Phoenix Mercury Honor WNBA Legend
The Phoenix Mercury officially retired WNBA legend Diana Taurasi's No. 3 jersey, raising it to the rafters and inducting her into the franchise's Ring of Honor during a sellout game on Sunday. Over her storied 20-season career with the Mercury, Taurasi led the franchise to three WNBA championships while setting the all-time league scoring record with 10,646 points. The celebratory halftime ceremony featured tributes from prominent sports figures, celebrating a iconic career that also includes six Olympic gold medals ahead of her eligibility for the Hall of Fame in 2027.
Yahoo Sports
Los Angeles Rams. Video Editor.
The Rams are looking for a Video Editor responsible for editing video content for the Rams digital and social platforms as well as for external broadcast partners. In this role, you’ll craft original, thoughtful, and engaging stories that grow the brand and connect fans to the Rams organization. Additionally, you should have a keen eye for how to expand storytelling opportunities through social-first amplification. The ideal candidate is a post-production specialist at heart, with a deep knowledge of current video editing trends and platform-native formats. You’ll collaborate with a team of in-house producers and cinematographers to deliver content that engages fans and brings them closer to the people that make the Rams one of the top organizations in the NFL. The role will be expected to illuminate and elevate the Rams brand. Apply Now.
Dallas Stars. Senior Staff Accountant.
This position is responsible for assisting with the timely and accurate preparation of financial information for Dallas Sports & Entertainment, L.P., its subsidiaries, related parties, and interests. The incumbent performs accounting functions, data entry, and financial analysis. Apply Now.
San Diego Wave FC. Marketing Director.
The Director of Marketing will oversee all performance marketing initiatives for the club and play an integral role in driving revenue for the club. The Director of Marketing will oversee paid media and promotional efforts across all channels, partnering closely with the club's digital team on organic social and content execution, and will lead a team of two direct reports along with the club's third-party marketing vendors and agencies, collaborating closely with internal teams, external clients, the community, and partners to create cohesive marketing campaigns aligned with organizational objectives. Apply Now.
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Dan Hurley set to hire NBA scout as UConn men’s basketball’s next GM
UConn men’s basketball is set to hire Charlie Stevens, the San Antonio Spurs’ Director of Grassroots Scouting, as the program's next general manager. Stevens will succeed the retiring Tom Moore, who spent one season in the newly created role under head coach Dan Hurley. His responsibilities will include identifying recruits early, scouting overseas talent, navigating the transfer portal, and managing NIL opportunities.
Hartford Courant
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