Sports Business Journal on LinkedIn: Since embracing NIL three years ago, Haley and Hanna Cavinder have built… (2024)

The Denver Broncos Football Club have officially opened Club 1977, the new all-inclusive premium space they built during the offseason 🏈The club pays homage to the Broncos’ Orange Crush era when the team reached its first Super Bowl. Two suites were combined into one 1,670-square-foot space designed by DLR Group and built by Turner.Club 1977 access features: 🍽️ All-inclusive food and drink🚗 VIP parking✈️ Annual away game trip✍️ Autographed memorabilia🏟️ Access to all concerts held at Empower Field at Mile HighThe project cost nearly $1M and includes introducing 12 new local restaurants, 10 new menu items by Aramark, and a $6.5M Wi-Fi upgrade with Verizon at Mile High, set for completion in October.Read more from Bret McCormick: https://ow.ly/4Fzs50SX1MU

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Over the two and a half weeks of the Paris Olympics, we saw a true return to the world's biggest event 🥇🌟Paris set the stage as well as any host city in recent memory, with full crowds and wire-to-wire coverage.Here's our list of the biggest winners of the Paris Games:https://ow.ly/NeBl50SWUvv

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Major update from the IOC 🚨Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee, has announced that he will not seek another term but will call for an election next year. After leading the IOC since 2013, Bach's decision opens the door for new leadership.Bach's departure is set for March 2025, and the new president will take office on June 24. He emphasized the importance of good governance and fresh leadership to navigate the Olympic movement's evolving challenges, including political pressures and digital advancements.Bach's tenure, marked by the successful Paris Olympics and substantial revenue growth, leaves the IOC in a strong position. With the Olympic calendar secured through 2034 and interest in future Games high, the search for his successor will be crucial for the movement's continued success.Read more from Rachel Axon ⬇️https://ow.ly/CQ9150SW33f

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As summer wraps up, 17 diverse fellows from the Charlotte Sports Business Fellowship have completed their transformative 12-week journey 🧑💼📝In partnership with Sports Biz Careers, the fellowship saw 100% retention of participating businesses, including NASCAR and Fox Sports, who each hosted two fellows. 💡 Over 12 weeks, participants gained hands-on experience, networked, and toured facilities, deepening their industry knowledge.Learn more about the members of the class of 2024 ⬇️https://lnkd.in/esFEv-Xq

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The Dolphins coaching staff and players were surprised with a newly renovated locker room at Hard Rock Stadium before their preseason game 🏈🐬 The space, updated for the first time since 2005, now matches the team's daily facilities at the Baptist Health Training Complex. The project, completed by Rockwell Group and Herman Construction, includes new locker rooms, treatment rooms, and coaches' offices. The old locker rooms will be donated to a local high school team. Read more from Bret McCormick ⬇️https://ow.ly/NOWz50SVNIA

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After 50+ years in Oakland, the A's are packing up—despite the city and MLB wanting them to stay. How did it come to this? ⚾️🏟️A's Question of Time and Place: The story behind a legacy on the move.📰 : https://ow.ly/8cuH50SVMO7

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Ron "Boss" Everline, fitness impresario and managing director of HartBeat Ventures, is taking a bold step to connect athletes with entrepreneurs through a new content series called "Meet the Athlete." 🤝The initiative, co-created with Open Venture Capital's managing partner Kimberley Nixon, aims to bridge the gap between athletic talent and business ventures.The series will feature athletes like NBA veteran Matt Barnes and Olympic legend Allyson Felix, bringing them together with a curated group of founders for meaningful conversations that could lead to investments and advisory roles.The structure includes an athlete interview, a founder application process, an exclusive dinner, and a six-month advisory partnership to assess the potential for long-term collaboration.Read more from Joe Lemire ⬇️https://ow.ly/wETU50STPKJ

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