Brendan Coffey

@bpcoffey

Sports Finance reporter for @Sportico Been @Forbes @DowJones @business Technical analyst (CFTe) @BostonCollege grad, NY raised

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Joined April 2009

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Sportico@Sportico · Jul 16

We’re hosting our next Club Sportico members event in NYC next Thursday, July 24th. We’re partnering with @InnrCircleSprts on: - A live Business Beyond the Game taping with NBA All-Star @AndreDrummond and Sportico’s @epjackson - Drinks and apps - Networking - Giveaways - Sports…

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · 12 h

Rest in Peace Pete Thamel injury reports seemingly out of nowhere.

PPete Nakos@PeteNakos_ · 12 h

ACC announces conference football, men's and women's basketball and baseball games will have player availability reports. Football will be issued 2 days before kick, with updates the day before and on game day.

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · 8 h

"Inspired" is kind of a strong word for it. I'm sure it was more like 'hey sky blue is nice, and it's on the Argentine flag' than some genius lightbulb moment in the Stanley world HQ.

KKurt Badenhausen@kbadenhausen · 10 h

New Lionel Messi x Stanley 1913 collection is out. The colorway was inspired by Messi’s Argentinian roots, per @StanleyBrand.

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · 14 h

Why Dallas Baptist, With One D-I Sport, Opted Into Revenue Sharing sportico.com/leagues/colleg… via @sportico

bpcoffey's tweet card. Dallas Baptist University is one of several schools focusing on a sport other than football, and looking to get ahead after House v. NCAA settlement.

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 21

The story I read was unclear on whether Memphis would take revenue share money or not, but, yeah, if true, obviously raising the table stakes by Memphis.

TTerrence Taylor@Terrence_taylor · Jul 21

That’s not the same Memphis is offering to pay and not take any money .Smu was no money being taken from other teams.Memphis is adding $ and not taking anything and is a no risk addition

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 21

SMU told the ACC it wouldn't take revenue share for 9 years to get in. That's ~$216 million right there

KKurt Badenhausen@kbadenhausen · Jul 21

Recent league expansion fees: WNBA: $250 million NWSL: $110 million Does Big 12 entry cost $200 million?

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Kurt Badenhausen@kbadenhausen · Jul 21

Real Madrid posted $1.4 billion in revenue for the 2024-25 season. It is the highest annual tally in the history of team sports. By comparison, MLS's 29 teams generated $2.2 billion in total revenue last year. sportico.com/leagues/soccer… via @sportico

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Scott Soshnick@soshnick · Jul 21

Only Sportico Gives You Stories Like This. But drone videos are nice, too: Sportico = Smarter = Better Business Outcomes Why Dallas Baptist, With One D-I Sport, Opted Into Revenue Sharing sportico.com/leagues/colleg… via @sportico @JacobFeldman4

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 21

Former NFLPA President JC Tretter Resigns in Latest Union Shakeup sportico.com/leagues/footba… via @sportico

bpcoffey's tweet card. JC Tretter, a favorite to replace Lloyd Howell Jr., had been serving as NFLPA chief strategy officer after four years as the association's top player.

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 21

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bpcoffey's tweet card. When Kneecap slapped ‘Stolen from Ireland’ stickers on artefacts in UK galleries, it helped highlight how hundreds of Irish relics have been hoarded overseas

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 18

Varsity Brands Gets a Boost From Ratings Agencies sportico.com/business/finan… via @sportico #cheer | #bonds | #privateequity

bpcoffey's tweet card. A year after being bought by KKR for $2.4 billion, Varsity Brands sees its debt rating bumped higher by two ratings agencies. Sportico has the details

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Sportico@Sportico · Jul 17

BREAKING: NFLPA fires arbitrator who ruled on JC Tretter ‘Fake Injuries’ case. The @NFLPA fired non-injury grievance arbitrator Sidney Moreland on Wednesday, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the matter. Read the full story here: sportico.com/law/analysis/2…

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 17

He would get the full tax deduction immediately on assets in his hedge fund anyway (although have to pass an IRS litmus of not controlling the funds - if such rules apply to billionaires anymore)

EEben Novy-Williams@novy_williams · Jul 16

I think my favorite part of this story is that Ackman's $10 million donation offer was actually a $10 million investment into his hedge fund, with 5% going to the Hall of Fame each year....

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Kurt Badenhausen@kbadenhausen · Jul 16

Billionaire Dan Friedkin tapped former Clearlake/Fenway exec Dave Beeston as CEO for his new sports holding co. Pursuit Sports will manage Friedkin's 3 soccer clubs and is also looking to buy a team in a Big 4 US league. @bpcoffey has details. wp.me/pc2RuA-1lzmb8

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Lev Akabas@LevAkabas · Jul 16

Steph Curry was the highest-paid NBA player last season, including both salary and endorsement earnings, per @Sportico. He made >$150 million 💰 Before Curry, the last player to earn more than LeBron in a season was Kobe Bryant in 2012-13

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 16

Friedkin Forms Pursuit Sports to House Soccer Clubs, Hunt Big 4 Team sportico.com/business/comme… via @sportico #SportsBiz | #EvertonFC | #ASRoma

bpcoffey's tweet card. Everton and AS Roma owner Dan Friedkin has formed Pursuit Sports to pursue a franchise in one of the U.S. big leagues. Sportico has exclusive details.

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 15

Just because Kalshi talks odds and bets, that doesn't mean it's gambling, they say. Kalshi Says Its ‘Odds’ Hats and ‘Bet’ Ads Don’t Make It a Gambling App sportico.com/business/sport… via @sportico

bpcoffey's tweet card. Is the prediction market platform a form of sports betting? The company has argued it is not, despite the optics.

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 15

Maryland AD Set for Big Bonus If Terps’ Revenue Grows by $50M sportico.com/leagues/colleg… via @sportico #terps

bpcoffey's tweet card. New Maryland athletic director Jim Smith stands to reap the rewards if the Big Ten school can boost its bottom line over the next six years.

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Brendan Coffey@bpcoffey · Jul 15

NIL Collectives Face Uncertain Fate as House Attorneys, CSC Bicker sportico.com/law/analysis/2… via @sportico #SportsBiz | #NIL

bpcoffey's tweet card. Attorneys for the athletes in the House settlement contend the College Sports Commission should withdraw a guidance that would limit NIL collectives.

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Daniel Libit@DanielLibit · Jul 14

NEW: For much of last 15 years, @STUNTtheSport and Acrobatics & Tumbling have operated as direct competitors in a zero sum race for @NCAA championship recognition. Now, both sports' future lies in coexistence. My latest for @Sportico 👇 sportico.com/leagues/colleg…

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