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Lift Sports Management, which is run by former NBAer Mike Miller,has signed Grizzlies G Ja Morant for representation. Morant needed a new agent after he split from Jim Tanner earlier this month (Memphis COMMERCIAL APPEAL, 4/25).

A documentary chronicling the Las Vegas Aces' 2023 championship season is set to premiere. "Aces vs. Everybody" will debut on Fox at 6:30pm PT Wednesday and on the team’s YouTube channel at 8pm (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 4/25).

The Harlem Globetrotters have signed with IMG to further develop the brand in anticipation of their 100th anniversary milestone in 2026. Under the new agreement, IMG will develop a wide range of products and experiences from toys, collectibles and memorabilia, to publishing and video games. IMG will also be seeking an official outfitter and footwear partner for the Globetrotters (Globetrotters).

NASCAR’s Brian Herbst, NFL Schedule Release, Caitlin Clark Effect

On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp chats with our Big Get, NASCAR SVP/Media and Productions Brian Herbst. The pair talk ahead of All-Star Weekend about how the sanctioning body’s media landscape has shaped up. The Poynter Institute’s Tom Jones drops in to share who’s up and who’s down in sports media. Also on the show, David Cushnan of our sister outlet Leaders in Sport talks about how things are going across the pond. Later in the show, SBJ media writer Mollie Cahillane shares the latest from the network upfronts.

SBJ Morning Buzzcast: May 14, 2024

The WNBA's biggest moment? More fractures in men's golf; Conferences set agendas for spring meetings and the revamp of the Charlotte Hornets continues.

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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