Daily Issue

02.25.2021

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Stream Of Consciousness

ViacomCBS makes it clear that soccer, football will play a big role in pulling subscribers to Paramount+.

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NCAA paying full tourney revenue distribution if event is completed

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T'Wolves criticized by NBCA

Marketing and Sponsorship

Fanatics expanding global presence into China through joint venture

Speedway Motorsports rolls out COTA sponsors for NASCAR weekend

Anthony Davis starring in new TV campaign for Ruffles

Media

Paramount+ to focus on live sports via ViacomCBS' NFL, soccer rights

Costas, Tirico's broadcasting acumen on full display as Tiger news broke

AC Milan latest European club to launch in-house production arm

Media Notes

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NFL forum aims to grow opportunity for women in pro football

Goodell: NFL to continue utilizing virtual meetings in future

NBA's second-half schedule loaded as teams try to play all 72 games

Griffey hopes to make difference in new MLB front office role

Franchises

T'Wolves criticized for quick coaching hire, lack of diverse candidates

Sources: T'Wolves owner's request to sell stake to SPAC denied by NBA

Spring training tickets going fast for games in Grapefruit, Cactus leagues

Facilities

A's Howard Terminal project in jeopardy; '23 move-in no longer viable

USF to build indoor football practice facility, renovate spaces

Olympics

IOC's John Coates continues push for Brisbane to host '32 Olympics

Casey Wasserman goes inside L.A.'s "authentic" bid to host '28 Games

Colleges

NCAA will pay full revenue distribution if '21 tourney completed

Latest Congressional NIL bill most expansive of Republican proposals

Mizzou athletics operating at deficit for fourth straight year

Events and Attractions

Sources: RBC Canadian Open likely to be canceled amid cross-border restrictions

Sports in Society

Jazz Owner helping launch national LGBTQ+ youth support network

People and Pop Culture

Jags revamp staff with series of new hires, position changes

Roc Nation Sports' Sam Permut: What I'm bingeing on

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Technology

FIGUR8 and Toppan Create Service for Upper-Body Misalignment Visualization

Former Secret Service Director to Run Point on NBA Security

The Pac-12 Can Reinvent Itself By Leading the Way With Player-Tracking Technology

Paramount+ Adds Concacaf Matches, Brazil & Argentina Soccer

Therabody Inks Deals With Arsenal, Bayern Munich

Whoop to Study Stress of U.S. Army Soldiers in Alaska

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Quote of the Day

They are there but it's a little harder to find right this second. But I really think attitudes have completely changed and it's not some crazy anomaly (to hire women in the NFL). It's accepted and it's really great.
-- Lions Owner Sheila Ford Hamp, on the increased opportunities for women in the NFL.

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