Speed reads

  • In his This Week at the World Cup column, SBJ’s Alex Silverman looks at the menu that’ll feed fans in premium suites at the tournament’s July 19 championship match.
  • In this week’s Talent Pool agency roundup, SBJ’s Irving Mejia-Hilario reports that NBA star Kawhi Leonard signed with Harrison Gaines of Slash Sports, replacing Impact Sports’ Mitch Frankel, for his representation.
  • The first 5,839 ABS challenge attempts have produced 53% overturns through July 9 games, as SBJ’s Mike Mazzeo examines the system’s first season of big-league use on the eve of MLB’s All-Star break.
  • The Bucks picked an over-the-air provider for the 2026-27 season, writes SBJ’s Tom Friend: Rincon Broadcasting Group’s MY24 in Milwaukee.
  • Longtime sports exec Dan Migala is becoming the chief impact officer for LAZ and the head of innovation for Transwestern and will split his time between the two roles, reports SBJ’s Bret McCormick.
  • Battle royale video game PUBG and the Kick streaming platform enlisted UFC fighter Max Holloway for a promotion during the build-up to his fight against Conor McGregor, including wearing a neon-branded vest at Thursday’s UFC 329 press conference in Las Vegas, writes SBJ’s Adam Stern.


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