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Alex Silverman
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Reporter, Sports Business Journal
New York, Charlotte
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Biography
Alex Silverman covers the business of hockey and soccer for Sports Business Journal. He returns to SBJ headquarters in Charlotte, where he started his career as a staff writer for Sports Business Daily from 2013 to 2017. He subsequently covered the media industry at Cablefax and, most recently, served as a senior reporter covering sports business for Morning Consult. Silverman, who graduated from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2013, has also served as a corporate communications manager at Univision Communications Inc.
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Content
By Alex Silverman Verified| Sports Business Journal Verified The Wild are seeking a new arena naming-rights sponsor for the first time in franchise history. The team’s existing naming-rights sponsor, Xcel Energy, has had its name on the team’s home venue in St. Paul, Minn., since the team’s inaugural season in 2000–01. The electricity and natural gas delivery company will remain a team sponsor going forward under a multiyear renewal but is not retaining its naming rights beyond the expiration of its deal at the end of the 2024-25 season.
By Alex Silverman Verified| Sports Business Journal Verified The PWHL averaged 13,733 fans per game during its nine-stop Takeover Tour, which drew a combined attendance of 123,601 from January through March. All six teams participated in the neutral-site series that included stops in Seattle, Vancouver, Denver, Quebec City, Edmonton, Buffalo, Raleigh, Detroit and St. Louis. The Jan. 8 game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver between the Montréal Victoire and Toronto Scepters drew the largest crowd of the tour with an attendance of 19,038.
By Alex Silverman Verified| Sports Business Journal Verified MLS owners did not vote on a proposed alignment of the league’s schedule with the international soccer calendar at today’s board of governors meeting in Chicago. Instead, the league said the earliest such a change would happen is now the 2027 season, meaning the schedule shift won’t take place immediately following the 2026 World Cup, as some in the sport envisioned.
Company Info
Sports Business Journal
Sports Business Journal (SBJ) is a prominent media company dedicated to the sports industry. It provides extensive coverage, including news, analysis, and insights tailored for executives in sports business. SBJ aims to empower these professionals with the information needed to make informed decisions and foster partnerships. The company offers a range of services, including award-winning reporting, in-depth profiles, and expert opinions delivered through print, digital editions, newsletters, podcasts, and video. SBJ also hosts events and awards ceremonies that facilitate networking and lead generation among key stakeholders. Additionally, it provides access to a comprehensive database of data, research, and historical content, supporting strategic decision-making in the sports sector. Subscribers benefit from 49 print issues annually and digital access to a vast archive. With a history spanning over 30 years, SBJ has evolved significantly, including the acquisition of SportTechie in 2021, which enhances its focus on sports technology and innovation.
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
+1 704-973-1410
Founded: 1998