MLB Raises PE Ownership Limit
September 24, 2026
MLB Raises Private Equity Ownership Limit to 20%
Major League Baseball voted to increase its private equity ownership limit for individual clubs from 15% to 20%, bringing its policy in line with limits set by the NBA, NHL, and MLS. Under the revised rule, a private equity firm's stake cannot exceed that of the team's controlling owner, who is required by MLB regulations to retain at least 15% ownership. This adjustment allows franchises greater financial flexibility and growth capital as rising sports valuations continue to drive league-wide demand for institutional investment.
Front Office Sports
adidas Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Unrivaled, 3-on-3 Women’s Basketball League
adidas has announced a multi-year partnership with Unrivaled, becoming the official uniform and performance apparel partner for the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league starting in the 2027 season. Under the deal, adidas will equip Unrivaled athletes on court, supply apparel for youth clinics and community programs, and release a line of licensed fan merchandise including authentic jerseys and lifestyle gear. The collaboration aims to support athlete empowerment, drive engagement across all levels of women's basketball, and build upon the league's rapid growth.
adidas
NHL, Charter strike local carriage deal for Blue Jackets, Blues, Hurricanes, Wild
The NHL has negotiated a multiyear carriage agreement with Charter Communications to broadcast local telecasts for the Columbus Blue Jackets, St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, and Minnesota Wild on Spectrum pay-TV service. These four franchises were left without local linear television distribution after Main Street Sports Group shut down its regional sports networks, leading them to join a new league-managed media model that combines linear carriage with streaming via Amazon’s Prime Video. Under this centralized setup, Charter will pay per-subscriber fees to support production and distribution as the NHL continues negotiating with additional pay-TV providers to broaden regional coverage.
Sports Business Journal
Detroit Pistons reach streaming agreement with DAZN
The Detroit Pistons have reached an agreement with DAZN to serve as the team's new direct-to-consumer streaming partner for the upcoming season. Subscriptions will start at $19.99 per month or $119.99 for a season pass, with ultimate packages available that include additional perks like team shop discounts. This digital streaming service complements the franchise's free over-the-air local television broadcasts on Scripps Sports' channel Detroit 20, giving regional fans multiple ways to watch games.
Detroit Free Press
UFL Enters Next Phase of Growth: Rhode Island and Colorado Join UFL in 2027
The United Football League is expanding its geographic footprint by adding four new teams across two years, growing the league to a total of 10 franchises by 2028. Rhode Island and Colorado will join the spring football league to begin play in 2027, followed by Utah and Oklahoma entering the league the following year. This expansion builds on strong momentum from the 2026 season, which saw increased television viewership, higher ticket sales, and key rule innovations.
The UFL
AT&T extension seeks to maintain connected venue benchmark for Cowboys
AT&T and the Dallas Cowboys have extended their long-standing partnership to maintain AT&T Stadium's position as one of the most connected sports venues. The renewed agreement introduces new fan features for the 2026 NFL season, including AI-powered video creation, augmented reality experiences, and no-download stadium wayfinding. Supported by an extended stadium lease through 2055 and $273 million in venue upgrades, the deal ensures continued high-priority network coverage and infrastructure improvements for all stadium attendees.
The Stadium Business
MotoGP strengthens leadership team with executive hires
MotoGP has announced four major executive appointments—Ryan Norys as Chief Commercial Officer, Sameer Pabari as Chief Media Officer, Louise Young as Chief Operating Officer, and Denitza Batchvarova as Chief Strategy Officer—to drive its next phase of global growth. These new hires bring extensive leadership experience from major sports and entertainment organizations including Formula 1, the NFL, TKO Group Holdings, and Tottenham Hotspur. Working alongside existing leadership, the team will focus on expanding global commercial partnerships, enhancing media distribution and content production, managing race operations, and executing long-term strategic initiatives.
MotoGP
Buffalo Bills. Accounts Payable Manager.
The Buffalo Bills Finance department is seeking a versatile and proactive Accounts Payable Manager who will be responsible for the complete cycle of processing vendor invoices with heavy seasonal volume (level and title dependent on qualifications of candidate selected). The ideal candidate is a customer-focused professional who excels in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong troubleshooting skills, and is committed to delivering exceptional service. Apply Now.
Portland Thorns FC. Video Content Producer.
As the Video Content Producer for the Portland Thorns FC, you will be responsible for creating compelling visual content that showcases the team and brand across various platforms. From ideation to delivery, you will lead the production process, bringing complex ideas to life through captivating storytelling. Your role will require a keen visual eye, technical expertise, and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines. You will collaborate with internal teams, manage video productions and crews, and craft unique storytelling experiences across the spectrum of original, branded, short and long-form content. Apply Now.
WolfCycle. Software Engineer.
As a Software Engineer, you will build and maintain the systems that power WolfCycle's AI-driven marketing operations. You'll work across our Python/FastAPI backend and React/Next.js frontend, taking features from requirements through deployment. You'll join a small engineering team where individual work is visible and product feedback comes back quickly. You'll partner directly with Product and Client Success, and the features you build will reach users within weeks rather than quarters. Apply Now.
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Why Dan Hurley backs college sports bill that U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy opposes: Mike Anthony
The Protect College Sports Act of 2026 has drawn support from college basketball leadership for establishing a needed framework to manage student-athlete compensation, transfers, and eligibility. Proponents argue that introducing national rules through the NCAA brings structure back to an increasingly chaotic system, while critics express concern that the legislation could limit athlete earning potential. Supporters emphasize that codifying standard transfer windows and five-year eligibility limits helps preserve the developmental and educational focus of college sports.
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