John Ourand

Professional golf is a mess, with competing leagues diluting the talent pool and overstretched PGA Tour tournaments that few are watching. But with a new crop of talent, a pro-merger golf fanatic in the White House, and a new indoor offering, could this year be a turning point?

The showdown between MSG Networks and Altice is leaving fans of the streaking Knicks out of luck and Jim Dolan running out of options. LightShed Partners' Brandon Ross illuminates the issues and explains how an MSG Networks bankruptcy could play out, including a potential merger with YES.

PREVIEW VERSION Start a free 14-day trial to unlock unlimited access to Puck.   John Ourand Welcome back to The Varsity, my twice-weekly private email on all the machinations of the sports media industry. Today, I’m coming at you from a snowy Washington, D.C. I’ve always loved how the whole town shuts down every […]

This week's most fascinating personnel news, which once again reinforced the international growth potential of the sports media business, seemed to

PREVIEW VERSION Start a free 14-day trial to unlock unlimited access to Puck.   John Ourand Welcome back to The Varsity, my twice-weekly private email on all the machinations of the sports media cinematic universe. The videos, pictures, and stories emanating from L.A. are heartbreaking. My partners Peter Hamby and Dylan Byers, two adopted […]

Greg Rigdon, Comcast's president of content acquisition and the architect of the dreaded “cliff path” deal for regional sports networks, turns his fire on his own sister stations.

WELCOME BACK! You’re receiving a complimentary version of The Varsity as a welcome gift to new readers. Start a free 14-day trial to unlock unlimited access to Puck.   John Ourand Welcome back to The Varsity, my twice-weekly private email on everything that happens in the owner’s box. Our thoughts remain with all of […]

Maverick Carter, LeBron's longtime wingman and business partner, shocked the sports world with the news that he was attempting to raise $5 billion to take on the NBA. Is this a new LIV or a basketball F1, or something more quixotic?

Ratings for NFL playoff games are down close to double digits so far this season, a surprising reality that has spawned all manner of business philosophizing—some of it banal, some of it quite sage.

Jan. 23, 2025 John Ourand Welcome back to The Varsity, my twice-weekly private email on all the money, power, and egos fueling the sports media cinematic universe. I am coming to you from a frigid Washington, D.C., where the local football club is gearing up to participate in its first NFC championship game in 33 […]