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02.14.2020

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Pole Position

NASCAR has renewed optimism this season, with TV ratings and attendance trending upward, as well as a new sponsorship model.

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Sharp Criticism Keeps Coming For Crane

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Nashville SC Relieved With Stadium Deal

Marketing and Sponsorship

Two Drivers To Race Trump '20 Cars At Daytona This Weekend

Kyle Busch's Rowdy Energy Brand Borne Out Of Health Kick

NBA All-Star Weekend A Chance For Luxury Brands To Flex Their Muscles

Smart Play: Athletes Becoming Increasingly Involved In Investments

Media

New Podcast, TV Series To Do Deep Dive On Astros' Cheating Scandal

Finebaum Confirms Sitcom Talks, But Explains Misconception On Role

Cardinals President Bidwill Doesn't Reject Idea Of "Hard Knocks"

People & Personalities: ESPN Ends David Cone Pursuit For "SNB"

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NASCAR Brimming With Positive Energy Ahead Of New Season

Sources: UFC To Distribute $300M Dividend Among Investors

NBA-China Tension Starts To Melt As Tencent Streams Games Again

Sources: NFLPA Updating All Players On Progress Of CBA Negotiations

Franchises

Astros' Jim Crane Draws Strong Criticism For Apology Performance

Astros Players Met With Team Execs To Talk Press Conference Strategy

Astros Not Willing To Concede Sign Stealing Taints World Series Win

Phillies Not Going To Let Luxury Tax Threshold Limit Potential Moves

Senators CEO Looks To Improve Season-Ticket Base, Fan Morale

NYCFC Continues Efforts To Combat Fan Hate, Violence

Facilities

Don Garber, Nashville SC Celebrate Reaching MLS Stadium Deal

Vikings Want To Use Charitable Gambling Revenue For Stadium Debt

NFL Panthers Swap Delaware North For Levy Restaurants

Univ. Of Washington OKs Funding For Hoops-Only Training Facility

Alcohol To Be Sold At Allianz Field's Great Lawn Before Matches, Events

First Phase Of Renovations At Giants Spring Training Home Complete

Colleges

Wisconsin's Athletic Facilities Projects Weigh Heavily On Budget

Oklahoma's Basketball Attendance Woes Part Of Larger Trend

Events and Attractions

Navy Federal Credit Union Activating Around NHL Stadium Series

People and Pop Culture

Buyers & Sellers: Ryan Howard Selling Philly Condo For $6.5M

Weekend Plans With Fox Sports' Adam Alexander

Executive Transactions

Names In The News

Thought Leaders, Stakeholders, Dealmakers At '20 WCOS

Get Set For a Star-Studded 2020 Forty Under 40 Awards

Technology

Barça Fans Will Be Able to Buy a Say in Club Decisions via a New Cryptocurrency Token

DraftKings Signs Deals With Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Thing: After Changing Sports as a Blind Football Player, Jake Olson Is Now Redefining Fan ENGAGEment

Verizon Will Upgrade WiFi and Wireless Connectivity at NASCAR Race Tracks

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Quote of the Day

I used to really respect those guys and respect their games. For me, I have no interest in hearing about them, talking to them, interacting with them at all anymore. I have no respect for those guys anymore.
-- Royals 2B Whit Merrifield, on the Astros following their sign-stealing scandal.

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