SBJ Morning Buzzcast SBJ Morning Buzzcast: March 16, 2025
Mar 16, 2026
Discussion of IndyCar’s bold push in Texas and its multi-year ambitions. A record-setting home opener in Boston highlights NWSL expansion momentum. Possible cancellations in the Middle East threaten F1 finances. Major NFL media rights talks could reshape the broadcast landscape. NHL plans regular-season games in Germany as a growth play.
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WNBA Negotiations Risk Season Timing
- The WNBA and its players are deep in negotiations with no deal after nearly 90 hours of talks and a looming deadline that threatens the season schedule.
- Abe Matcorp noted the Monday deadline risked training camp, the expansion draft, college draft, and free agency disruption, underscoring timing pressure.
Boston Legacy FC Sells Out In Debut
- Boston Legacy FC's inaugural home game drew nearly 31,000 to Gillette Stadium, setting an NWSL expansion home opener record.
- Abe Matcorp recalled the team's rocky lead-up—stadium problems and a name change—making the turnout a meaningful payoff.
NWSL Kickoff Shows Strong Market Variance
- NWSL opened with several strong attendance examples across markets, showing varied but healthy interest with Denver, Washington, Houston, Utah, and Angel City drawing sizable crowds.
- Matcorp listed specific figures: Denver Summit 50,000+ expected later, PayPal Park 13,000, Washington 19,000 sellout, Houston 14,000, Utah 11,500, and Angel City 16,800.