Sports media, management discuss NBA’s future during panel discussion

By Franklin Zessis The Shirley Povich Center hosted its 18th Annual Povich Symposium on Nov. 17, which featured two panels that discussed the future of the NBA amid criticism about the state of the game. John Ourand, a media reporter for the Sports Business Journal and a University of Maryland alum, moderated the first panel, which featured NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the Washington Wizards, … Continue reading Sports media, management discuss NBA’s future during panel discussion

New York Islanders Owner visits Merrill College, talks sports

By Chris Tulp Jon Ledecky, owner of the New York Islanders hockey team, gave a talk Nov. 2 about hockey and sports business, in the Philip Merrill College of Journalism’s Eaton Theater. Early on in Ledecky’s ownership career, he became a minority owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards after he partnered with current Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis. Ledecky had a few … Continue reading New York Islanders Owner visits Merrill College, talks sports