SPMT 262 SBJ questions
SBJ's Chris Smith previewed five new sports documentaries to watch in 2024. Which project will premiere on Apple TV+?
"The Dynasty: New England Patriots"
In this week's issue, SBJ's Bill King reported on betting companies upping the Super Bowl experience for high rollers. The state of Nevada set a new Super Bowl record by handling how much revenue?
$185.6 M
Thanks to the arrival of Lionel Messi, Chief Revenue Officer Xavier Asensi's revenue projections will likely place Inter Miami tops among all MLS clubs. How much club revenue is expected in 2024?
$200 million
SBJ's Ben Portnoy reported on how college football finances and expenses have changed during the four-team College Football Playoff era. How much athletic revenue did Georgia generate in 2022?
$203.05 m
Tiger Woods and Nike recently announced they were ending their 27-year partnership agreement. How much was the five-year endorsement deal Woods signed with Nike in 2000 worth?
$85 m
SBJ's Adam Stern reported on how IndyCar is working to achieve growth heading into the 2024 season, including TV viewership. How many viewers tuned into the IndyCar series on average in 2023?
1.32 mil
In the Feb. 29 SBJ Power Up newsletter, SBJ's Joe Lemire reported Break Sports Inc. launched Break the Birdie to help golfers find opponents and book tee times. How many golf courses, indoor simulators and driving ranges have signed on as partners?
100 +
SBJ's Alex Silverman profiles Chris McGowan, who has joined the MLS executive ranks to boost club revenue. How many new teams has MLS added through expansion since 2015?
11
In the Jan. 24 SBJ Power Up newsletter, SBJ's Rob Schaefer reported on NBC Sports Next's golf course management tech, which saw record numbers last year. How many golf courses used this tee-time platform and booking technology in 2023?
11,000
Super Bowl viewership set new records, garnering the highest numbers since figures have been kept. How many viewers tuned in across all platforms?
123.7 million
In the Feb. 15 SBJ Power Up newsletter, SBJ's Ethan Joyce reported Roblox's NHL Blast has added 3D All-Star visualizations. According to the league, how many players have visited NHL Blast since its debut?
18.4 million
SBJ's David Bourne delved into the history of popcorn as a mainstay at sporting events. When was the first mention of popcorn in a concessions contract with a sports venue that historian Seth Tannenbaum could locate?
1903
Miller Lite's "Tastes Great, Less Filling" commercials reign as one of the most popular campaigns in sports advertising history. Molson Coors will bring a new version of the ads back for March Madness. When did the original campaign make its debut?
1973
SBJ's Tom Friend reports that seven years after being awarded the event, Indianapolis finally gets its chance to host another NBA All-Star Game. When was the last time the city hosted the event?
1985
According to industry sources, what percentage of the tools to identify problem gambling are used by any leading U.S. sportsbook app, even though they are considered an effective guardrail by gambling regulators and sportsbook operators?
2-3%
In the Jan. 29 SBJ Media newsletter, SBJs Austin Karp reported early viewership numbers showed the 49ers-Lions on Fox drew 56.7 million viewers, the best NFC title game viewership since what year?
2012
SBJs David Broughton chronicled 60 years of Vegas journey to become a Super Bowl host city. When did NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell award the Super Bowl LVIII to Las Vegas?
2021
John Angelos agreed to sell the Orioles to a group led by Baltimore native and Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein for $1.725 billion. When does the teams lease at Camden Yards expire? Group of answer choices
2053
In this week's issue, SBJ's Bill King reported on the latest trends in sports betting. How much did the U.S. sports betting handle increase year-over-year from 2022 to 2023?
31%
SBJ's Chris Smith reported on women's and youth sports as sectors primed for big investments in 2024. What was the record amount that the Golden State Warriors agreed to pay for a WNBA expansion team in 2023?
50 million
SBJ's Ben Fischer and David Broughton reported the NFL drove both attendance and TV audience growth in 2023 by pushing at the margins. What was the year-over-year gain in TV audience, which produced the highest average since 2015?
7%
SBJ's Adam Stern reported NASCAR is turning its attention toward how its schedule and coverage could look with additional media partners starting in 2025 and running through 2031. How much is the new media deal worth?
7.7 billion
SBJ's Bret McCormick shared plenty of data around the Clippers' new arena home, the Intuit Dome. How many suites are available in the facility?
70
SBJ's Terry Lefton talked with "Dr. Dirt," Randy Spraggins, about what's required to transform Madison Square Garden into a Professional Bull Riders' venue. How much dirt must be spread on the floor to make it work?
750 tons
SBJ's Ted Keith recalled how a basketball injury changed the course of baseball history in ways few could have expected. The deal to acquire Alex Rodriguez became a priority following the injury to which Yankees player?
Aaron Boone
In the Feb. 20 SBJ Unpacks newsletter, SBJ's David Broughton reported MLS heads into the 2024 season with a record number of sponsors activating on Opening Night. Which of the following brands is the league's longest tenured sponsor?
Adidas
SBJ's Ben Portnoy reported on "The Saban Impact" in college football, which witnessed a tremendous growth in staff numbers, recruiting budgets and total revenue. Which SEC school topped the list for total football spending in FY 2022?
Alabama
In the Feb. 15 SBJ Esports newsletter, SBJ's Kevin Hitt reported on Team Liquid's evolving into one of the most accomplished esports organizations in the world. Which high-profile sports figure has invested in Team Liquid?
All of the Above
In the Feb. 5 SBJ Media newsletter, SBJ's Austin Karp finished watching "NASCAR: Full Speed" on Netflix and he said it delivered in terms of entertainment. What was his key takeaway from Season 1?
All of the above
SBJ's Bret McCormick reported on major renovations at Michie Stadium. What is the challenge facing the Army athletic department on this project?
All of the above
SBJ's Bret McCormick reported on the rise of mixed-use developments in minor league markets. Which market is mentioned in the article as reflecting this trend?
All of the above
Which brand has already committed to serve as a Founding Partner for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games at an approximate cost of $200 million?
All of the above
In his Forum column, which company did SBJ's Abe Madkour mention as a potential dark horse for the upcoming NBA media rights?
Apple
SBJ's Tom Friend reported team executives left the NBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis expecting the league to strike media rights deals this summer. When does the league's exclusive negotiating window end with incumbents Disney and Turner?
April 22
In the Feb. 1 SBJ Marketing newsletter, SBJs Ben Portnoy reported on which college conference that is rolling out Muhammad Ali-inspired shooting shirts in celebration of Black History Month?
Big 12
In the Jan. 22 SBJ Media newsletter, SBJ's Austin Karp reported NHL viewership is trending up heading toward the All-Star break. Which game ranked as the most watched NHL game for the 2023-2024 season to date?
Blackhawks-Penguins
In the Feb. 7 SBJ Marketing newsletter, SBJ's Terry Lefton reported on the first active NFL player to pair with Toyota's new NFL league sponsorship rights. Who is the player?
Brock Purdy
In the Feb. 21 SBJ Unpacks newsletter, Inter Miami is not the only MLS club to benefit from the "Messi Effect." Which franchise set an MLS record for the highest-grossing single match ever with roughly $10 million in ticket revenue?
Chicago fire
In the Feb. 20 SBJ College newsletter, SBJ's Ben Portnoy reported on the 25th annual "Baseball at the Beach" tournament, which marks the unofficial start to the college baseball season. Which top 25 program served as host?
Coastal Carolina
In the Jan. 8 SBJ College newsletter, SBJ's Ben Portnoy reported on RevelXP wrapping its second year in charge of CFP premium hospitality. Which country music star delivered a private performance to guests?
Cole Swindell
In the Jan. 17 SBJ Unpacks newsletter, SBJ's Ben Portnoy reported the details of Learfield's 10-year media rights extension that will run through 2035 with which university?
Colorado
SBJ's Rachel Axon reported Anheuser-Busch InBev signed a TOP sponsorship through the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Which A-B brand was chosen as the global beer sponsor of the Olympics?
Corona Cero
SBJ's Ben Portnoy visited Bloomington, Indiana for an unexpected college football case study. Who said the following: "There's a lot of rebranding that's going to go on here ... but first and foremost, NIL opportunities [are paramount]."
Curt Cignetti
SBJ's Adam Stern visited Joe Gibbs Racing prior to the opening of the NASCAR season. Founded in 1992, where did JGR win its first NASCAR Cup Series race?
Daytona 500
Sports business executives offered their ideas for changes they would make if they were in charge. Who suggested moving the NCAA Women's Basketball Sweet 16 to Las Vegas as a destination city?
Debbie Antonelli
In the Jan. 25 SBJ Marketing newsletter, SBJ's Terry Lefton reported Andrew Cohen is leaving Visa to helm a new brand consulting practice at Oak View Group. Cohen will eventually be relocating to the company's new headquarters in which city?
Denver
In the Jan. 10 SBJ Marketing newsletter, SBJ's Adam Stern reported on which brand returning to Joe Gibbs Racing but with a paint scheme count that underscores recent cuts in its NASCAR presence?
FedEx
SBJ contributor Bruce Schoenfeld reported on Wake Forest, the nation's smallest Power Five program, finding success - even in an NIL world. Which Demon Deacon team won three consecutive national championships?
Field Hockey
In the Feb. 15 SBJ Unpacks newsletter, SBJ's Adam Stern reported NASCAR COO Steve O'Donnell is negotiating to add a new auto manufacturer for competition. Which manufacturer would be new to NASCAR?
Honda
In the Feb. 26 SBJ Media newsletter, SBJ's Austin Karp reported on the most watched NBA games for the 2023-2024 season to date. Which game attracted the largest TV audience, exceeding 5 million viewers?
Lakers Celtics
SBJ's Erik Bacharach reported the Red Sox will be featured this season in MLB's first Netflix docuseries. The director, Greg Whiteley, oversaw production of which of the following Netflix sports docuseries?
Last Chance U.
Four franchises were founded in 1974 as part of the North American Soccer League (NASL) West Coast expansion. Three of them are celebrating their 50th anniversary seasons this year as MLS clubs. Which of the following soccer teams did NOT make it to 2024?
Los Angeles Aztecs
Apple Vision Pro arrived Feb. 2 and is already generating buzz for its ability to allow users to see their physical environment as well as the virtual one. Which of the following leagues plans to offer live games in the app beginning this season?
MLB
SBJ's Tom Friend authored an entertaining story on his memories of the Capital Centre, which opened in Landover, Md., on Dec. 2, 1973. Which NBA player learned to drive a car in the Cap Centre parking lot?
Manute Bol
Next year, New Orleans will host Super Bowl LIX, staging its 11th Super Bowl, which will tie it with which city for the most NFL championships hosted?
Miami
Who is credited with the following quote, "We thank him for all his many weeks of service," after ESPN analyst Doc Rivers left to become coach of the Milwaukee Bucks?
Mike Breene
In the Feb. 28 SBJ Unpacks newsletter, SBJ's Austin Karp reported in last week's Audience Analysis that the highest rated sports telecast averaged 4.5 million viewers. Which event topped last weekend's ratings?
NASCAR Cup Series (Atlant
SBJ's Adam Stern reported IndyCar is attracting interest in its media rights at a challenging time for traditional media companies. Which network is the current IndyCar media rights holder?
NBC sports
SBJ's Chris Smith reported the news of former NBA executive Billy King joining TurnkeyZRG and parent company ZRG as a managing director. For which of the following NBA franchises did King serve as a coach?
Pacers
Nike is opening the first Jordan Brand "World of Flight" store in the U.S. Which city will it be in?
Philadelphia
SBJ's Terry Lefton reviewed the new book from Shripal Shah, "Leveling Up with AI: A Strategic Guide to AI in Sports Marketing." For which franchise did Shah serve as SVP for marketing prior to writing the book?
Redskins
SBJ's Adam Stern reported The Professional Fighters League is going to the Middle East to fight for its place in mixed martial arts and to further showcase the region as a growing hub for combat sports. Where was the "PFL vs. Bellator" card staged?
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Pickleball Slam 2, the latest test for the country's fastest growing sport, takes the court this weekend in Hollywood, Florida. Which tennis legend will NOT be competing for the $1 million purse?
Serena Williams
In the Jan. 17 SBJ Marketing newsletter, SBJ's Terry Lefton reported on Marriott's return as a sponsor of U.S. Soccer (USSF) that will run through the 2026 World Cup. Which Marriott brand will be the primary focus for activation?
SpringHill Suites
Arthur Blank will become the fourth NFL owner to be honored with SBJ's Lifetime Achievement Award on May 22 in New York City. Which of the following NFL owners has NOT received this award?
Stan Kroenke
Which college sports program set a record for total operating revenue by generating $271 million during FY 2023?
Texas
In the Feb. 7 SBJ Unpacks newsletter, Disney/ESPN announced that Nick Saban is joining "College GameDay" as an analyst. Which media observer said, "ESPN will not make a better talent hire in 2024"?
The Athletic's Richard Deitsch
In the Jan. 16 SBJ College newsletter, SBJ's Ben Portnoy reported on Vu Technologies teaming up with which MAC school in Ohio on a new virtual production studio?
Toledo
SBJ's Adam Stern reported on the latest Dana White sports venture, a Power Slap event during Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas. Which high-profile sports personality attended the sold-out event?
Tom Brady and Charles Barkley
Which sponsor topped the leaderboard of Top 2023 NASCAR Cup Series brand advertisers by estimated national TV ad spend?
Toyota
SBJ's Bret McCormick reported on the mixed-use proposal being proposed near Tennessee's Neyland Stadium. Which program is the current standard-bearer for mixed-use development adjacent to college sports facilities?
Wake Forest
Sports stadiums are constantly being renovated to feature the latest amenities for fans. Which NFL franchise revealed plans last week for major upgrades to its current home stadium?
both of the above
In the Jan. 8 SBJ Media newsletter, SBJ's Austin Karp analyzed the 100 most-watched programs in 2023. Which NFL team had the most appearances among those top 100 most-watched telecasts?
cowboys
SBJ's Austin Karp offered a breakdown of what we know — and what we don't — about the new ESPN/ Fox/WBD bundle. Which major event will NOT be part of this digital skinny bundle?
olympic games
