- PayPal is taking the wraps off an NFL sponsorship that designates the 27-year-old brand (ancient by fintech standards) as the NFL’s initial peer-to-peer payments sponsor, reports SBJ’s Terry Lefton.
- The third phase of Barclays Center’s five-year, $150 million renovation project is kicking off, writes SBJ’s Bret McCormick, with a focus on a new atrium, box office and a sponsored entrance and lounge from American Express.
- MLB has replaced its All-Star Celebrity Softball Game with a 3-on-3 competition, a co-ed event with league All-Stars, softball stars and special guests, following the Futures Game on July 12 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, notes SBJ’s Mike Mazzeo.

