Daily Issue

03.19.2021

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NFL's TV power on display

Despite pandemic disruptions, the NFL gets just what it wanted out of its new media deals.

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Indians hope to provide preferred timeline on name change later this year

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Concerns mount over inequalities between men's, women's tourneys

Marketing and Sponsorship

ManU signs TeamViewer to five-year shirt sponsorship deal

Nike continues to lead all apparel providers in Women's NCAA Tournament

Agency Medium Rare ready to capitalize on more digital collectibles after Gronk's success

Lay's app uses deepfake tech for custom messages from Lionel Messi

Raiders giving local small businesses chance to win $100K sponsorship

Media

NFL reaffirms power of broadcast TV with new media rights

Amazon eyes bolstering streaming, advertising goldmine with "TNF" deal

ESPN likely to consider "MegaCast" for future Super Bowl broadcasts

Pac-12 Networks face murky future in post-pandemic world

Sinclair to spend over $10M on marketing Bally Sports networks

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Seventeen-game NFL schedule appears all but certain with media deals finished

Franchises

Indians Owner Dolan: Name change timeline should be revealed this year

MLB Rangers aim to increase front-office diversity with fellowship program

Yankees, Mets can operate ballparks at 20% capacity to start '21 season

Nuggets, Avalanche cleared to host around 4,000 fans starting April 2

Pandemic limitations lead Dodgers to tweak ticket model for start of season

Senators President LeBlanc expects fans to return next season

Toronto FC's Manning hopeful on return to Canada, fans at games this summer

Patriots, coach Bill Belichick deliver in unique free agency

Washington Football Team brass praised for strategic approach to free agency

Labor and Agents

Octagon hires top Australian basketball agent Daniel Moldovan

Facilities

Marlins remove fish tanks behind home plate

Events and Attractions

Inequality complaints rise over men's and women's NCAA Tournaments

Finance

Nike sees Q3 profits rise despite lagging sales growth

Technology

CoachMePlus, SimpliFaster Launch New Athlete Management Software

MLB Authorizes Bally’s as a Sports Betting Partner

MLB instituting robust suite of tech offerings for '21 season

NBA Eases Restrictions for Vaccinated Players, Staff

Betting and Streaming Initiatives Highlight the NFL’s New Big-Money Broadcast Deals

The Dog Days of Winter Overlap With Spring Training. But It’s Still Summer In New Zealand

UFC Loves Hemp, Signs Five-Year CBD Sponsorship Deal

VenueNext Trials Mobile Self-Checkout With Three Teams

People and Pop Culture

ICYMI: What I'm bingeing on with TOGETHXR's Jessica Robertson

Executive Transcations

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Quote of the Day

You bet your ass
-- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, on if this would be his last round of media negotiations.

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