The Texas Rangers 5-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first championship on Wednesday night drew the largest audience of this World Series. However, it was not enough to prevent the five-game series from being the least-watched Fall Classic in recorded TV history. Click here to read the story at espn.com. Discussion Questions:
Whether it’s streaming or traditional TV, sports keep audiences coming back to their screens — and Netflix is working on getting more into the game. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions:
The 2023 MLB regular season is in its final week, and the league’s national media partners are closing the year on a disappointing note. Click here to read the story at awfulannouncing.com. Discussion Questions:
The Washington Capitals will host a ‘Garage Sale’ featuring Capitals items and prior giveaways on Saturday, Sept. 23 at MedStar Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, VA. Proceeds benefit Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation, the official charity of the Capitals. Click here to read the story at nhl.com. Discussion Questions:
The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida. Click here to read the story at ap.com. Discussion Questions:
A year removed from winning the World Series, the Atlanta Braves still managed to have a banner 2022 by some yardsticks, according to Wednesday’s earnings announcement. Click here to read the story at forbes.com. Discussion Questions:
The grass and cash may look greener elsewhere, but the tradeoff for college conference realignment is often more losing. Few teams have sustained success in new leagues in the past 20 years. Click here to read the story at usatoday.com. Discussion Questions:
Saudi Arabia is once again luring one of soccer’s biggest names with a multi-million-dollar contract — this time it’s Brazilian superstar Neymar, who is reported to have agreed to a two-year deal with Saudi pro team Al-Hilal. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions:
A quiet conference final round has slowed the NHL’s pace, but Stanley Cup playoff viewership remains at a five-year high. Click here to read the story at sportsmediawatch.com. Discussion Questions:
The Spurs’ ticket staff had a watch party for the NBA Draft Lottery in the bowels of the AT&T Center on Tuesday night. Click here to read the story at kens5.com. Discussion Questions: