Eric Jackson

Sports Business Reporter at Sportico

new york, new york, united states

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Eric Jackson covers the intersection of sports and business for Sportico. He is the host of videocast Business Beyond the Game. He also is a member of National Association of Black Journalists and Associated Press Sports Editors. Send tips or ideas to ejackson@sportico.com.

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UFL Unveils 3 Franchises, Moves to Soccer Stadiums for Third Season

The United Football League (UFL), a pro spring league, has unveiled three new franchises located in Columbus, Ohio; Louisville, Ky.; and Orlando, Fla. The three teams, which will debut next season, represent the latest audible by the fledgling league. The... See more

sportico.com•Eric Jackson•Oct 7, 2025

Connor McDavid Signs Team-Friendly Extension With Oilers

Connor McDavid isn’t going anywhere. The Edmonton Oilers star, who was set to be an unrestricted free agent next year, has inked a two-year contract extension that carries an average annual value of $12.5 million. McDavid’s extension comes on the eve of t... See more

sportico.com•Eric Jackson•Oct 6, 2025

Cathy Engelbert Says She Won't Step Down Amid WNBA Labor Strife

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Friday she has no plans on leaving her post amid a collective bargaining standoff and heavy criticism from players, media and fans in recent days. “I’ve never been a quitter,” she told reporters ahead of Game 1 of th... See more

sportico.com•Eric Jackson•Oct 4, 2025

Napheesa Collier Rips WNBA Commish From Union, Unrivaled Perch

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier slammed WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert Tuesday afternoon, accusing the league’s top executive of “negligence” and failing to address issues related to officiating, compensation and the overall state of the league. C... See more

sportico.com•Eric Jackson•Sep 30, 2025

Marc Lasry's Avenue Sports Fund Closes With $1 Billion in Commitments

Avenue Capital Group, a global asset management firm led by chairman and CEO Marc Lasry, announced that it closed its sports fund with over $1 billion of capital commitments. Avenue Sports Fund, which launched in 2023 under parent Avenue Capital Group, fo... See more

sportico.com•Eric Jackson•Sep 29, 2025

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UFL Unveils 3 Franchises, Moves to Soccer Stadiums for Third Season

Connor McDavid Signs Team-Friendly Extension With Oilers

Cathy Engelbert Says She Won't Step Down Amid WNBA Labor Strife

Napheesa Collier Rips WNBA Commish From Union, Unrivaled Perch

Marc Lasry's Avenue Sports Fund Closes With $1 Billion in Commitments

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UFL Unveils 3 Franchises, Moves to Soccer Stadiums for Third Season

Connor McDavid Signs Team-Friendly Extension With Oilers

Cathy Engelbert Says She Won't Step Down Amid WNBA Labor Strife

Napheesa Collier Rips WNBA Commish From Union, Unrivaled Perch

Marc Lasry's Avenue Sports Fund Closes With $1 Billion in Commitments

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