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SBJ On Stage is where the most impactful conversations in sports and business leadership get a second spotlight. Recorded live at Sports Business Journal’s industry events and presented with fresh context, each episode offers exclusive access to the insights, strategies and personal stories of the executives, entrepreneurs and visionaries shaping the future of sports. SBJ On Stage delivers candid conversations with real impact — giving listeners a front-row seat to leadership in motion. Look for new episodes every Tuesday.
TGL: Next Gen Links - Anatomy of the TGL Launch and Season One
SBJ On Stage
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6 days ago
TGL: Next Gen Links - Anatomy of the TGL Launch and Season One
In this episode of On Stage, we take you inside a panel conversation unpacking the launch of one of the most ambitious new properties in sports: TGL. Recorded on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the SBJ World Congress of Sports in Nashville, this discussion brings together leaders from across sports, media, technology, and investment to break down the vision, execution, and early lessons from TGL’s inaugural season.
Moderated by Sports Business Journal staff writer Chris Smith, the panel features:
- Mike McCarley, Founder & CEO of TMRW Sports and TGL
- Rosalyn Durant, Executive Vice President, Programming & Acquisitions at ESPN
- Don Cornwell, Co-Founder & CEO of Dynasty Equity and TMRW Sports investor
- Alexis Ohanian, Founder of Seven Seven Six and founding control owner of Los Angeles Golf Club
Together, they explore:
- The TGL Vision: Why this new format was created — and how it aims to modernize golf for today’s fan.
- Media & Distribution Strategy: How ESPN approached programming, storytelling, and audience development for a new league.
- Capital & Ownership: The role of strategic investors in building credibility, momentum, and long-term value.
- Season One Learnings: What worked, what surprised the group, and what they’d approach differently going forward.
- What’s Next: How TGL fits into the broader evolution of sports entertainment and next-generation fan engagement.
It’s a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how a new league comes to life — from idea to execution — told by the people who built it.
SBJ On Stage
SBJ On Stage is where the most impactful conversations in sports and business leadership get a second spotlight. Recorded live at Sports Business Journal’s industry events and presented with fresh context, each episode offers exclusive access to the insights, strategies and personal stories of the executives, entrepreneurs and visionaries shaping the future of sports. SBJ On Stage delivers candid conversations with real impact — giving listeners a front-row seat to leadership in motion. Look for new episodes every Tuesday.
