Daily Issue

04.20.2021

Featured

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Internal Struggle

One of the six EPL clubs involved with the new Super League reportedly is already considering withdrawing.

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U.S. Open bringing fans back

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Ari Emanuel opens up on Endeavor's pandemic plan, UFC efforts

Marketing and Sponsorship

Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant estate not renewing Nike partnership

Rocket Mortgage gets prime exposure at Rams' Malibu draft house

Gonzaga's Suggs creates NFT around Final Four-winning shot

Media

U.K. networks distancing themselves from Super League

Aaron Rodgers launching sports database platform with actor Ryan Rottman

WFAN's Carton, Roberts top ESPN N.Y.'s Kay in first head-to-head ratings book

DAZN's Mayer plays up viability of sports streamers as standalones

Media Notes

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Super League structure mimics top U.S. sports leagues

Report: At least one EPL club having second thoughts about Super League

Super League reactions: North American influence should come as no surprise

NFLPA, De Smith want voluntary OTAs, but won't force boycott

MLS rings in '21 season with energy and positive momentum

MLB still in throes of COVID, but numbers are getting better

Franchises

MLB teams continue efforts to reach league's 85% vaccine threshold

Indians' Progressive Field to increase capacity to 40% for all May home games

Franchise Notes

Facilities

Islanders' UBS Arena already sold out of 80% of premium seating inventory

Thunder looking for new arena naming rights partner

Pandemic leads to Under Armour tweaking plans for new Baltimore HQ

Finance

Ari Emanuel profile goes inside Endeavor's pandemic strategy, UFC

Events and Attractions

Golf continues to open up, with fans expected at U.S. Open

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

SBJ On Campus Live: Twitter's Christine Wixted

Technology

Airbnb Gives Olympians a Home Away From Home

iHeartMedia to Launch NFL Podcast Network

NBA Permits International Travel for Vaccinated Scouts

Reboot Motion CEO: ‘We Integrate With All of the Motion Capture Technology Companies’

SIQ Basketball Releases FIBA-Approved Shot Tracking Ball

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Quote of the Day

Some will say it is greed, others disdain, arrogance, flippancy or complete ignorance of England’s football culture. Actually, it doesn’t matter. What matters is that there is still time to change your mind.
-- UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, on the plans for the new Super League.

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