Daily Issue

05.13.2020

Featured

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MLB, Union Begin Discussing Restart

Two sides met for several hours on Tuesday to address logistics, but economics not mentioned.

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Drawing A Line

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PGA Tour Lays Out Its Safety Plan

Coronavirus and Sports

MLB, Union Take First Step On Return, But Economics Not Discussed

Scott Boras Says His Players Won't Move Off Previously Agreed Deal

Illinois Gov. Suggests MLBers Accept Return Proposal For Fans' Sake

NBA Owners Encouraged By Efforts To Lessen Health Risk Upon Return

PGA Tour Releases Health & Safety Plan Outlining Protocols For Events

MWC's California Schools Face New Issues With Campuses Not Reopening

NCAA President Emmert Not Mandating Uniform Sports Return

Several MLS Clubs To Decide Soon Whether To Accept PPP Loans

NFL Will Be Interested Observers In Bundesliga's Return This Weekend

Penguins Instituting Employee Furloughs Through September

Mariners To Reduce Salaries To Avoid Furloughs, Layoffs For Now

SBJ Unpacks: Sports Equipment Industry Hit Hard By COVID-19

SMU QB Raises $50,000 To Assist Dallas' COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Marketing and Sponsorship

Big Ad Spenders Look To Walk Back Commitments, Testing Industry

Popeyes Jumps Into Esports, Sponsors CoD Team In Chicago

Marketplace Roundup

Media

NHL Producing Creative Slate Of Digital Content Amid Hockey Hiatus

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Inter Miami's Luis Robles Consumed By MLS' Off-Field Issues

NFL Approves Two New Inspire Change Grants, Renews Seven

NBA League Notes: Why Isn't Phoenix In Mix As Host City?

Franchises

Coyotes Looking For New Top Exec After Ahron Cohen's Departure

Sources: DC United Dismisses CBO Andy Bush, Five Front Office Staff

NHL Kings Offering Refund, Credit Options For Season-Ticket Holders

NFL Giants Making Contingency Plans If Training Camp Relocated

Warriors Investor Stevens To Return To Roles When Season Ends

Facilities

Rice-Eccles Stadium Construction Still On Track For '21 Completion

Colleges

UNLV Trims Athletics Budget, Not Yet Considering Cutting Sports

Events and Attractions

Golden Boy Eyeing July 4 Return, Possibly Behind Closed Doors

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions

Leaders Week Direct Coming Soon -- May 18-21; Featuring Bettman, Garber

SportsAtlas DataHub

European Soccer Shirt Deals Come Into Focus As Leagues Return

Technology

Anti-Doping Laboratory to Perform Coronavirus Testing in Sports

Training in Isolation? Keep Your Brain in the Game

CLEAR Biometric Pass Aims to Identify COVID-19 Negative Fans

Fantasy Sports App Sleeper Raises $20 Million to Expand Into Esports

Genius Sports to Power Betting on the Premier Lacrosse League

Korda Sisters Launch LPGA eTour Live Tournament Today

MLS Plans to Play Summer Soccer Season at Disney World

NBPA Surveys Players to Ask Whether They Want to Play in 2020

Seattle Mariners Hold Esports Tournament Between Players and Fans

The Way Back: Reopening Sports Venues

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Quote of the Day

There have been moments for me, personally, when I think, 'Man, it would be easier to disengage and let someone else do it,' yet, I realize that is one of the more selfish decisions I could make.
-- Inter Miami GK Luis Robles, on his involvement with the MLSPA Exec Board.

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