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"It's hard because we're in a tricky position because we're teammates with Hope and we also are role models so we know how massive and we know how big of an issue this is" – U.S. women's national soccer team F Abby Wambach, on G Hope Solo being able to play while she awaits her trial on domestic violence (USATODAY.com, 10/21).

"At 'Inside the NFL,' I hear them say all the time: 'Let's educate 'em a little, but let's entertain.' In other words we can have fun and be a little more loose" – Broadcaster Phil Simms, on the difference between his role on the Showtime show and the CBS broadcast booth for NFL games (VARIETY.com, 10/21).

"They do (check my ID) actually. The guy at the front desk at the facility here actually asked who I was the other day" – Rams QB Austin Davis, on being unrecognized by many in the St. Louis area despite starting every game this season (CBSSPORTS.com, 10/21).

SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 9, 2024

WNBA regular season games to be available on Disney+; Candace Parker's new role at Adidas; Rory McIlroy will not return to PGA Tour Policy Board and Theo Epstein's role with the PGA Tour moving forward.

Phoenix Mercury/NBC’s Cindy Brunson, NBA Media Deal, Network Upfronts

On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp chats with SBJ NBA writer Tom Friend about the pending NBA media Deal. Cindy Brunson of NBC and Phoenix Mercury is our Big Get this week. The sports broadcasting pioneer talks the upcoming WNBA season. Later in the show, SBJ media writer Mollie Cahillane gets us set for the upcoming network upfronts.

SBJ I Factor: Molly Mazzolini

SBJ I Factor features an interview with Molly Mazzolini. Elevate's Senior Operating Advisor – Design + Strategic Alliances chats with SBJ’s Ross Nethery about the power of taking chances. Mazzolini is a member of the SBJ Game Changers Class of 2016. She shares stories of her career including co-founding sports design consultancy Infinite Scale career journey and how a chance encounter while working at a stationery store launched her career in the sports industry. SBJ I Factor is a monthly podcast offering interviews with sports executives who have been recipients of one of the magazine’s awards.

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