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05.30.2020

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The MLBPA's latest proposal to the league for a restart is seen as progress by some, but many believe owners will be hesitant to budge.

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MLS, Union Coming To A Crossroads

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NBA To Vote On Restart Thursday

Coronavirus and Sports

MLBPA Proposal Seen As Progress, But Still Tough Sell For Owners

Sources: NBA BOG To Vote On Disney Return-To-Play Plan Thursday

NHL Plans To Test Players Daily When Season Resumes

D-Backs Furlough Or Eliminate More Than 25% Of Employees

L.A. Sports Teams Outline Return-To-Play Protocols In Signed Letter

AP Finds 97 Teams Eliminated From 4-Year Schools Amid Pandemic

States Could Accelerate Sports Betting Expansion Due To Pandemic

Delaware North Studying "Safer Stadia" To Establish Best Practices

Marketing and Sponsorship

MLB Looks To Add Sponsor Inventory Via On-Field Signage

Media

NASCAR, Facebook Partner On New Second-Screen Fan App

Sources: The Athletic Lays Off Six-Person U.S. Programming Team

Media Notes

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Sources: MLS Done Negotiating As MLSPA Submits Latest Offer

Former NFL Exec Says Timing Is Right To Sign Colin Kaepernick

Big3 Basketball Suing L.A. Law Firm Quinn Emanuel

Franchises

Take Two: A-Rod, J-Lo Once Again Look To Purchase Mets

Pistons Host Virtual Activities, Community Events To Engage Fans

Facilities

Angels Owner Asks For Month Extension On Angel Stadium Plans

SDSU Gets Conceptual Approval For Mission Valley Development

Colleges

Big 12 Member Pay Outs This Year Decline About $1.1M

Univ. Of Colorado Chancellor Believes CFB Will Be Played This Fall

Univ. Of Missouri Athletics To Save $5M Amid Layoffs, Salary Cuts

AAC Commissioner Says Testing Will Be Up To Individual Schools

Events and Attractions

Allaster Affirms USTA Committed To Original U.S. Open Dates

People and Pop Culture

Top Execs Form New Consultancy: Leverage Marketing Advisors

Executive Transactions

Technology

With NBA Top Shot, Dapper Labs Lets Fans Own a Piece of the On-Court Action

English Premier League Games to Air on BBC for First Time

NetsGC NBA 2K League Players Will Use Glasses to Reduce Eye Strain

Orlando Magic, Ballogy to Run Virtual Youth Training Camps

UK Tennis Plans Restart With ‘Battle of the Brits’ Charity Event

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Quote of the Day

If you’re talking about starting at the end of June, you better damn well get this deal done in the next week.
-- ESPN's Mike Golic, on the friction between MLB and the MLBPA jeopardizing the '20 season.

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