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The Center for Sport Business offers undergraduate, graduate and minor programs in sport management

10/23/2026

Friday Frenzy: The Biggest Sports Leagues by Revenue!

The NFL leads the way with $23.3 billion in combined league and team revenue, followed by the NBA at $14.3 billion and MLB at $13 billion. Across the globe, these figures show the scale of the business behind professional sports.

Which ranking surprised you the most?⬇️

10/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Business of Women’s Sport conference at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business! The event brought together leaders across brands, media, marketing, sponsorship, and sports to explore the business behind the growing momentum of women’s sports.

A special thank you to our speakers and panelists:

Renee Washington: Renee Washington | Broadcaster • Speaker • Host
Sports Broadcaster, Speaker and Founder of Renee Washington Media & Consulting | MC

Caroline Fitzgerald: Caroline Fitzgerald
CEO & Founder of GOALS | Keynote Speaker

John Stanley: John Stanley
CEO & Founder of MOD Worldwide | Moderator

Alexandra Niedbalski-Sykes: ＡｌｅｘＳｙｋｅｓ
Co-Founder of Philadelphia Sisters™️

Jen Leary: Jen Leary
Managing Partner of The Stoop Pigeon by Watch Party PHL

Matt Lederer
Vice President of Brand Partnerships & Engagement, Comcast

Jen Azara
Director of Tech & Women’s Sports Content; Senior Planning Editor, Finance and Olympics, Sports Business Journal

Meg Kerr
Senior Manager of Branding Communications, Arkema

Thank you to Philadelphia Ad Club for hosting this event, and to Cynthia Weiss and Sarah Napoli for helping bring it all together. We also want to thank Parker for capturing the event!

We’re excited to see women’s sports continue to grow and look forward to being part of the conversations, opportunities, and progress shaping its future!

10/21/2026

Meet Carley Irvin! Currently pursuing a Masters in Sports Business, she will be graduating after this fall quarter and is from Newtown, Pennsylvania.

Carley gained experience in the sports industry through an internship with the Special Olympics of Philadelphia as a Sports Operations and Event Intern through Professor Napoli’s sports practicum. She also worked as a brand ambassador for Firstrust Bank x Philadelphia Eagles.

Her advice to current students and recent graduates: “Take advantage of the people and connections you make throughout your journey. Drexel is like one big family with a strong support system that allows you to learn, gain knowledge, and have endless opportunities to grow in the sports industry. Being a Drexel Dragon is something I’ll be forever proud of, and I am thankful for all who have supported me through this process.”

10/20/2026

It’s a busy week at Drexel! From the Business of Women’s Sport event and a DSBA Monday Night Football watch party to networking opportunities, business seminars, and a full slate of Drexel Athletics, there’s plenty happening on campus this week.

Check out the events and get involved! 🐉

10/19/2026

This week’s Market Movers covers major developments in college football and the WNBA!

Five of the AP Top 7 teams lost on Saturday, including Georgia, Notre Dame, Indiana, Alabama, and Texas. Miami took advantage of the chaos, beating Florida State 43–35 in double overtime to claim the No. 1 ranking for the first time since 2002. BYU also made a major jump, moving up to No. 2 after upsetting Notre Dame, while Alabama and Texas dropped to No. 13 and No. 19, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Golden State Valkyries are showing how investment and fan engagement can help build a successful WNBA franchise. Known as “Ballhalla,” Chase Center has sold out every Valkyries home game since the team joined the league, and Golden State finished the regular season with the WNBA’s best home record at 17–5. The team has also reached $100 million in annual revenue and an estimated $1 billion valuation, highlighting the impact of ownership investment in the roster, marketing, and fan experience.

10/16/2026

Friday Frenzy is back! 🎾

This week, we’re looking at the top 10 women’s tennis players with the most career singles match wins. Martina Navratilova leads the list with 1,489 wins, followed by Chris Evert with 1,339.

Which player surprised you the most?⬇️

Source: ATR Tennis⁠

10/15/2026

Interested in the future of the sports industry? The Wharton Sports Business Summit is happening Friday, October 16, at UPenn! This year’s theme, The Business of What’s Next, brings together students and industry leaders to discuss what’s shaping the next generation of sports business.

Scan the QR code to register or use this link to learn more and secure your spot: https://wsb.wharton.upenn.edu/wharton-sports-business-summit-2026/

10/14/2026

Meet Avery Santomassimo! She is a Sports Business and Marketing double major graduating in June 2028, from Morristown, New Jersey.

She gained experience across the sports industry through roles including Marketing Intern with Comcast Spectacor (Flyers/Xfinity Mobile Arena), Event and Tournament Support with US Squash (co-op), Player Concierge with the US Open (USTA/Tennis), and Sports Management Intern with the Somerset Patriots.

Her advice to students: “Always be willing to reach out to someone you admire and have a conversation. You never know how far one conversation can go!”

10/13/2026

The Dodgers’ $433.1 million luxury tax payroll exceeds the combined payrolls of the other three teams in the League Championship Series, bringing renewed attention to the debate over spending and competitive balance.

10/12/2026

The Eagles fell to the Jaguars 19–17 in London for their third straight loss, while the Flyers remain winless through their first seven games after a 4–1 loss to the Hurricanes.

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