David Broughton

David Broughton

NFL Playoffs: Lincoln Financial, Coca-Cola, Aramark win big on business front

The Eagles and Chiefs are the big winners on the field during the NFL Playoffs, but on the business front, the victors feature brands and companies getting the most exposure during the games and on TV.

Drones cause concern despite increase in penalties for unauthorized use

After nearly a decade in a holding pattern, the sky might finally be clearing for the owners and operators of open-air sports venues when it comes to how to handle drone activity near their events.

Event credentials, staff training among security topics undergoing change

T he credentialing process has long been a target for fraudsters and a task encumbered by inconsistent (and often erroneous) policy enforcement.

Jeremy Bloom named new CEO of X Games

X Games owner MSP Sports Capital today named skiing legend Jeremy Bloom CEO of the 29-year-old property. Bloom is expected to help transform the winter and summer events into year-round international competitions in league structures that will enable athletes to earn compensation well beyond the $2....

Security heavyweights launch tech to streamline data, processes

Petrone Risk and Aluma -- the two biggest consultants in sports security -- recently launched platforms to streamline, organize and increase efficiencies associated with the rapidly growing streams of security-related data and emergency operations documentation.

Closing Shot: Granting a Wish of a Lifetime

Jeremy Bloom was in Japan competing in an exhibition in 2002 as a member of the United States Ski Team and was riding near the back of a crowded bus when an elderly woman approached the doors. Everyone in the front immediately rose from their seats, helped her aboard, bowed to her and made sure she ...

Greensboro gets portable indoor pickleball facilities

Building on its “Tournament Town” reputation, the Greensboro (N.C.) Area Convention and Visitors Bureau this morning is set to unveil one of the country’s largest portable indoor pickleball facilities and is expected to announce the signing of one of the sport’s major events.

Paige Bueckers could pay off in ticket sales for WNBA's Dallas Wings

The Dallas Wings won the No.1 pick on the WNBA Draft Lottery on Sunday night, and with the likely selection of UConn G Paige Bueckers, the team is poised for attendance growth in 2025, notes SBJ’s David Broughton.

Best Places to Work in Sports — Perks and Comparisons

Best Places to Work in Sports 2024 — Perks and Comparisons

Best Places to Work in Sports — The Honor List

Thirty-eight companies finished as a finalist and/or medalist in both the 2023 and 2024 studies. In those cases the 2023 finish is listed first and 2024 is listed second.