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Nineteen MLB clubs play in a market that has a larger population than the Rays. However, the Tampa-St. Pete area added 61,653 residents since 2020, a growth rate topped by only which city? A - Dallas B - Atlanta C - Houston D - All of the above
- All of the above
SBJ's Adam Stern reports IndyCar is seeing gains in viewership and other metrics under the stewardship of Roger Penske. What is the IndyCar Series' 2023 average viewership? A - 953,000 B - 1.24 million C - 1.32 million D - 3.06 million
1.32 million
in this week's issue, U.S. brands have accelerated their deal-making with F1 and its teams as the sport has expanded its presence stateside. How many U.S. brands have partnered with F1 in 2023? A - 63 B - 70 C - 105 D - 110
110
SBJ's Ben Fischer asks veteran NFL owners for advice they would give new Commanders owner Josh Harris, who paid more than $6 billion for the franchise. How much did Jerry Jones pay for the Cowboys in 1989? A - $140 million B - $545 million C - $770 million D - $1 billion
140
SBJ's Ben Portnoy recently shadowed Charlotte Sports Foundation's Danny Morrison on game day of the Duke's Mayo Classic. How many steps did Morrison take during his 15-hour walkabout? A - 8,000+ B - 10,000+ C - 15,000+ D - 20,000+
15,000
The U.S. Open celebrates the 50th anniversary of equal pay for men and women. What is the 2023 prize money for the singles winners? A - $455,000 B - $775,000 C - $1,500,000 D - $3,000,000
3,000,000
SBJ's John Ourand reports MSG Networks rolled out a direct-to-consumer app called MSG+ that allows fans within MSG's coverage areas to stream games for the NBA Knicks and NHL Rangers, Islanders, Devils and Sabres. What's the yearly fee? A - $9.99 B - $29.99 C - $309.99 D - $599.99
309.99
The PGA Tour is showing more live golf by increasing the number of double-box ad breaks, where shots are still shown along with commercials. What percentage of ad breaks were of this variety by the Tour Championship? A - 42% B - 45% C - 50% D - 55%
45
The Pac-12 has boasted the most Olympians in the past three Summer Games, sending 326 athletes for 57 different national Olympic committees to Tokyo. Where would the conference's medal count in Tokyo and Rio have ranked if it were a country? A - 3rd B - 5th C - 7th D - 8th
5
SBJ's Alex Silverman projects The Messi Effect on MLS ticket sales revenue. Based on SBJ estimates, how much additional revenue might Charlotte FC generate for its Oct. 21 home match vs. InterMiami? A - $4 million B - $6 million C - $8 million D - $9 million
6 million
PGA of America officials say the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black could see its best hospitality sales ever. What would a 100-person private chalet on the 15th or 18th fairway cost? A - $250,000 B - $416,000 C - $535,000 D - $650,000
650,000
Colorado's 45-42 upset of No. 17 TCU in Deion Sanders' first game as the Buffaloes coach achieved the highest rating ever for a Week 1 Big Noon Saturday game on Fox. How many viewers tuned in? A - 4.2 million B - 5.5 million C - 7.3 million D - 11.7 million
7.3 million
SBJ's Wes Sanderson reports Barstool Sports' alternative broadcast of a Korn Ferry Tour event in July produced the fourth-most engaging week all-time for the PGA Tour's feeder circuit when it comes to social metrics. How much of the tournament audience tracked was under 35 years old? A - 34% B - 59% C - 82% D - 98%
82
In the Sept. 19 SBJ College newsletter, what was the average viewership for Saturday night's Colorado- Colorado State game, which ranked as the fifth-highest number for a regular-season game ever on ESPN? A - 8.760 million B - 9.304 million C - 10.585 million D - 13.529 million
9.304
How many fans came through the turnstiles for this year's U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center to set a new attendance record for the tournament? A - 592,385 B - 778,314 C - 957,387 D - 1.065 million
957387
SBJ's Josh Carpenter reports LIV Golf teams are finding more traction with sponsors. Apparel brand Extracurricular recently signed with Dustin Johnson's 4Aces, replacing which outfitter? A - Adidas B - Nike C - Polo Ralph Lauren D - Peter Millar
A - Adidas
SBJ's Austin Karp looked at 2023 TV ratings without NFL telecasts to see which sports programming was the most popular with viewers. Which of the following events rated the highest? A - CFP National Championship: Georgia-TCU B - Kentucky Derby C - NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: UConn-San Diego State D - NCAA Women's Basketball Championship: LSU-Iowa
A - CFP National Championship: Georgia-TCU
In the Sept. 20 SBJ Power Up newsletter, SBJ's Joe Lemire spoke with LPGA pro Rose Zhang in the latest installment of Athlete's Voice. Which brand signed her in 2022 as its first NIL athlete? A - Callaway B - Delta C - Beats by Dre D - Adidas
Adidas
The USA Pickleball National Championship is the biggest event in the nation's fastest-growing sport. Which brand is part of the sponsorship portfolio for this year's November event? A - Tesla B - Topgolf C - Coca-Cola D. All of the above
All of the above
SBJ's Michael Smith and Bret McCormick report on Learfield's efforts to restructure its debt by working with several of its schools to renegotiate its multimedia rights contracts. Which of the following schools agreed to a new deal? A - Florida State B - UCLA C - Both of the above D - Neither of the above
C - Both of the above
Not surprisingly, the NFL enjoyed a dominant opening weekend on TV. Which game attracted the most viewers during Week 1? A - Cowboys-Giants on NBC B - Eagles-Patriots on CBS C - Lions-Chiefs on NBC D - Jets-Bills on ESPN/ABC
C - Lions-Chiefs on NBC
In the Aug. 29 SBJ College newsletter, SBJ's Michael Smith reports on Learfield's recent all-day NIL summit in Atlanta. Which Learfield company division works on NIL initiatives? A - Paciolan B - Amplify C - Sidearm D - All of the above
D - All of the above
In the Sept. 13 SBJ Tech newsletter, Snapdragon Stadium's first year of existence was a juggernaut of sports and entertainment. Which of the following was NOT on the 61 ticketed events schedule? A - San Diego State football B - NWSL's San Diego Wave FC C - Major League Rugby's San Diego Legion D - Billy Joel concert
D - Billy Joel concert
In the Sept. 14 SBJ Football newsletter, SBJ's Ben Fischer reported on a new NFL committee that will evaluate the league's conservative ownership policies. Which owner serves as an ex-officio member? A - Arthur Blank B - Jimmy Haslam C - Robert Kraft D - Clark Hunt
D - Clark Hunt
SBJ's Ben Fischer reports which sport appears to have the inside track to be added to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles? A - Lacrosse B - Softball C - Baseball D - Flag football
D. Flag football
David Broughton notes the Tampa Bay Rays minor league teams have enjoyed almost as much success as the big-league club. Which Rays minor league affiliate won a Triple-A Championship in 2022? A - Charleston RiverDogs B - Montgomery Biscuits C - Durham Bulls D - None of the above
Durham Bulls
In the Sept. 21 SBJ Football newsletter, SBJ's Ben Fischer reported one NFL team might leave its home market without public funding for a major stadium redevelopment. Which team is making the relocation threat? A - New Orleans Saints B - Arizona Cardinals C - Carolina Panthers D - Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
SBJ contributor Bill Voth breaks down the five NFL teams doing the best job with social and digital media. Which NFL team's YouTube offerings include the long-form series, "The Franchise"? A - Philadelphia Eagles B - Cincinnati Bengals C - Buffalo Bills D - Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas city chiefs
Which MLB franchise recently released renderings for two potential new ballpark sites with the goal of being ready by Opening Day 2028? A - Chicago White Sox B - Kansas City Royals C - Philadelphia Phillies D - None of the above
Kansas city royals
SBJ's Adam Stern reports on the Williams Racing Formula One team hiring former UFC sponsorship hunter Paul Asencio to sign new sponsors. Which driver pair races for the Williams F1 team? A - Max Verstappen & Sergio Perez B - Logan Sargeant & Alex Albon C - Charles Leclerc & Carlos Sainz D - Lewis Hamilton & George Russell
Logan Sargeant & Alex Albon
SBJ's Kody Timmers reviews reading and viewing materials for the start of football season. Who authored one of the recommended books, Football Done Right ? A - Dan Patrick B - Gary Myers C - Tony Barnhart D - Michael Lombardi
Michael Lombardi
SkullSparks revealed its measurements of the top 25 college football official Instagram accounts. Which CFB team topped the list? A - Ole Miss B - Texas C - LSU D - Ohio State
Ohio state
Which MLB franchise just set a new attendance record with 3,143,541 fans coming to games during its 20th season in that ballpark? A - Tampa Bay Rays B - Houston Astros C - San Diego Padres D - Seattle Mariners
San Diego Padres
SBJ's Chris Smith reports on Skydance Sports making its mark in the sports content industry. What key factors have contributed to the company's rapid growth and success? A - A partnership with the NBA and MLB B - A focus on scripted films exclusively C - Substantial funding and a partnership with the NFL D - A merger with a major streaming platform like Netflix
Substantial funding and a partnership with the NFL
In September 1973, the "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Bobby Riggs and Billie Jean King marked a turning point in gender equality in sports. Which of the following represents an ironic twist that demonstrates its enduring impact? A - The launch of a new sports marketing agency specializing in women's sports B - The establishment of a global women's tennis league C - The continued collaboration between King and Riggs' former coach, Lornie Kuhle D - The signing of the Equal Pay for Team USA Act in 1974
The continued collaboration between King and Riggs' former coach, Lornie Kuhle
An Oklahoma tribal casino that draws 80% of its customers from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex has added endorsement deals with which local sports legend? A - Troy Aikman B - Ivan Rodriguez C - Darren Woodson D - All of the above
all of the above
For the new "Unretirement" TV spot from PepsiCo, which former player finds that coming back to play in the NFL isn't what he imagined? A - Dan Marino B - Emmitt Smith C - Randy Moss D - All of the above
all of the above
SBJ's Bret McCormick examines several NFL stadium renovations that happened during this past off- season. Which of the following teams undertook significant projects? A - Cincinnati Bengals B - Denver Broncos C - New England Patriots D - All of the above
all of the above
SBJ's Terry Lefton reported on Proximo Spirits' taking its portfolio to Horizon Sports & Experiences, its new agency of record. Which of the following liquor brands is in their portfolio? A - Pendleton B - Cuervo C - Kraken D - All of the above
all of the above
Former Fox Sports executive Lou D'Ermilio looks back at the launch of FS1 a decade ago. Which of the following Fox personalities rang the bell at Nasdaq to hype its launch? A - Gus Johnson B - Bill Raftery C - Both of the above D - Neither of the above
both of the above
In the Aug. 30 SBJ Power Up newsletter, SBJ's Bret McCormick reports TendedBar, the automated liquor drink maker, will make its debut this fall at which college sports venue? A - Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium B - Texas A&M's Kyle Field C - Both of the above D - Neither of the above
both of the above
In the Sept. 5 SBJ Power Up newsletter, SBJ's Ethan Joyce reported on Nebraska volleyball's world record-setting attendance of 92,003 people. What tech enhancements debuted at Memorial Stadium for the match? A - 800 digital media players B - 100+ touch panels in suite levels C - Both of the above D - Neither of the above
both of the above
SBJ's John Ourand reports WBD Sports is moving closer to exiting the RSN business. The biggest question that remains is what happens with the rights to which MLB team? A - Pittsburgh Pirates B - Colorado Rockies C - Both of the above D - Neither of the above
both of the above
In the Aug. 24 SBJ Unpacks newsletter, SBJ's Terry Lefton reports on which NFL corporate sponsor, which is breaking a new campaign with a series of TV ads showcasing fan devotion? A - Modelo B - Bud Light C - Coors Light D - Gatorade
bud light
In the Sept. 5 SBJ College newsletter, SBJ's Michael Smith reported on the Charlotte Sports Foundation renewing its deal with which presenting sponsor of the city's annual bowl game and other events? A - Belk B - Meineke Car Care C - Continental Tire D - Duke's Mayo
dukes mayo
In the Aug. 23 SBJ Power Up newsletter, which WBD Sports outlet is sponsoring the Home Run Derby Simulator on Roblox that launched last winter? A - Bleacher Report B - TBS C - House of Highlights D - None of the above
house of highlights
In this week's issue, SBJ's Ben Fischer reports on the top 5 NFL business leaders to watch. Who took the #1 spot on his list? A - Josh Harris B - Matt Davis C - Kevin Warren D - Terry Pegula
josh harris
SBJ's Jason Wilson reports EA Sports sees opportunities to go deeper with consumers and expand its footprint in the world of sports. What brand is cited as an example of EA Sports finding new partnerships? A - Pepsi B - Ted Lasso C - Coca-Cola D - Nike
ted lasso
which Disney movie franchise will be incorporated into the first exclusive NFL game on ESPN+ on Oct. 1? A - The Incredibles B - Monsters, Inc. C - Cars D - Toy Story
toy story
