Ben Fischer

Ben Fischer covers the NFL and all other professional football news for Sports Business Journal. A journalist with a unique blend of experience in government, sports and business, Fischer wrote about the New York tech startup scene, the health care industry in Washington, D.C., and politics in Ohio before joining Sports Business Journal. BEATS: NFL, NFL clubs, sponsors, broadcasters; XFL, CFL.

Cycling, swimming, triathlon NGBs seek to pool efforts

Journal - 08/20/2018

The top executives of three summer Olympics national governing bodies have started meeting regularly, hoping to jointly market their sports and collaborate on events. USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris initiated talks with USA Cycling CEO Derek Bouchard-Hall and USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey this summer. Through their meetings,...

Activision Blizzard Finalizing Deal For Toronto OWL Franchise

Global - 08/15/2018

Activision Blizzard is finalizing a deal to sell a Toronto franchise in the Overwatch League to a group that includes NHL Pittsburgh Penguins investor Michael Kimel and Splyce, the esports organization backed by Delaware North, sources said. Splyce is partnering with OverActive Media Group to create the...

Lakers Among Four More NBA Teams Joining 2K Esports League

Daily - 08/15/2018

Four more NBA franchises are joining the NBA 2K esports league in '19, including the first teams in three of the top 15 markets in the U.S. The Lakers, T'Wolves, Hawks and Nets will field 2K teams for the first time, now making it 21 of the...

Activision Blizzard Finalizing Deal For Toronto OWL Franchise

Closing Bell - 08/13/2018

Activision Blizzard is finalizing a deal to sell a Toronto franchise in the Overwatch League to a group that includes Penguins investor Michael Kimel and Splyce, the esports organization backed by Delaware North, sources said. Splyce is partnering with OverActive Media Group to create the new ownership...

Highlights of the Deloitte NGB needs assessment

Journal - 08/13/2018

Tier 1 Characteristics: Have diversified revenue streams and enough revenue and staff to choose which strategic goals to emphasize. Talent pipelines include the NCAA and other well-established organizations. Pain points: Transparency from USOC; more exchange of ideas with other NGBs. ...

Report shows almost half of NGBs limited by lack of revenue

Journal - 08/13/2018

Nearly half the national governing bodies that run U.S. Olympic sports chronically struggle to generate enough revenue to field competitive teams and grow their sports, according to a report commissioned by the U.S. Olympic Committee. The draft report, written by USOC sponsor Deloitte and obtained...

Swimmer Kathleen Baker Signs With Rubicon For Representation

Closing Bell - 08/09/2018

Newly professional Olympic swimmer Kathleen Baker has signed with Rubicon Talent and will be represented primarily by agent Brandon Swibel . Baker, who recently left Cal with one year of NCAA eligibility left, signed her first endorsement deal this week with Speedo. Baker won...

DeFrantz, Probst Re-Appointed To IOC Commissions For Another Year

Daily - 08/09/2018

U.S. IOC members ANITA DEFRANTZ and LARRY PROBST have both been re-appointed to the IOC commissions they serve on for another year. Probst will continue to chair the Olympic Channel commission, making him the senior voting member overseeing the IOC’s new digital OTT property. He...

Intel Extreme Masters Tour Heading To Chicago For Three Years

Daily - 08/09/2018

Esports tournament organizer ESL and title sponsor Intel have struck a three-year deal to bring the Intel Extreme Masters esports tour to Chicago. IEM Chicago will run Nov. 6-9 at Wintrust Arena, and will then move to United Center in ’19 and ’20. Chicago will be the first midwestern...

LA28 marketing arm targets $2.5B in sponsorship

Journal - 08/06/2018

T he marketing arm of Los Angeles 2028 will launch operations this week, taking the beginning steps toward meeting a $2.5 billion sales goal over the next decade. The updated $2.5 billion domestic sponsorship budget would be the second largest in Olympic...

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