Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour:  The NHL's killer opening; NBA Europe moves forward; SEC and Big 10 push back on Protect College Sports Act and the ever-present Messi.

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0:00 - Introduction; SBJ at NACDA next week; SBJ’s Brand Innovation Summit in Chicago 
0:31 - NHL Stanley Cup Final begins; Commissioner Bettman  on record revenue and his NHL future
2:52 - NBA Europe bids due at end of June; NBA  to proceed regardless of EuroLeague partnership 
4:56 - Senate commerce committee hearing on Protect College Sports Act today; Big Ten, SEC oppose bipartisan bill
7:34 - MLB owners meetings feature CBA discussions, league expansion and Padres’ sale vote
8:27 - Lionel Messi to appear in 18 upcoming World Cup campaigns
10:04  - Buzzcast Takeaways