Ben Portnoy
Sports-business journalist and panel contributor who moderated the Pac-12 discussion and provided analysis on conference rebuilding and media-rights strategies.
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Dec 11, 2025 • 10min
SBJ Morning Buzzcast: December 11, 2025
Ben Portnoy, a sports-business journalist, shares insights on the Pac-12's rebuilding efforts and the importance of media rights. Chris Smith, a sports-business reporter, dives into the role of private equity in collegiate sports and new GM responsibilities. Rachel Axon from the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum discusses Title IX risks and the challenges women’s athletics face. The panel highlights significant shifts in revenue generation and equity, especially in Olympic sports and broadcasting for women’s events.
Aug 28, 2025 • 35min
Big moves for Big Data, Lee Corso’s farewell and The CW’s Brad Schwartz
Ben Portnoy, a college sports writer for SBJ, shares insights on the shifting dynamics of college football viewership and the legacy of Lee Corso as he prepares to retire from "College GameDay." Brad Schwartz, President of The CW, discusses the network's rapid transformation into a live sports contender with significant partnerships in NASCAR and college football. They explore the evolving media rights landscape and the strategic moves that will shape the future of sports broadcasting and audience measurement.
