Daily Issue

04.21.2021

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John Henry apologies for Liverpool

Liverpool Owner John Henry has apologized for his involvement in the European Super League.

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MLB, union hold bargaining session

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TQL lands FC Cincy naming rights

Marketing and Sponsorship

Kobe Bryant estate files trademarks for footwear, apparel

Zion 1 marks new era for Jordan Brand powered by Gen Z sensibilities

NFL teams with Disney to integrate Mickey Mouse, Star Wars and Marvel with team apparel collection

Marketplace Roundup

Media

NBC Sports Chicago to air betting-themed Bulls broadcast

Boston's "Sports Hub," daytime programs take top spot in winter ratings

Buzzer app launches with live-sports content from PGA Tour, NHL

Aaron Rodgers scores viewership gain for first week guest hosting "Jeopardy!"

Audience Analysis: Open-wheel racing going in opposite directions

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Super League Saga: Upstart unravels in unprecedented fashion

Super League Saga: John Henry apologizes for Liverpool's involvement

Super League Saga: Abramovich hailed as hero for Chelsea's early withdrawal

Super League Saga: Europe not ready for U.S.-style business of sports

MLB, MLBPA leadership meet for first CBA negotiating session

PGA Tour creates $40M bonus pool within Player Impact Program

Jennifer Jo Cobb not approved to run NASCAR Cup race at Talladega

Franchises

Davis takes responsibility for Raiders' controversial George Floyd tweet

MLB Giants opening "vaccinated only" sections at Oracle Park

Chicago mayor expected to allow Bulls, Blackhawks fans at games soon

Facilities

FC Cincinnati signs TQL as new stadium naming-rights partner

SeatGeek launches event experience platform Rally

Local, global companies could stand to gain from Thunder arena naming rights

Colleges

Players representing #NotNCAAProperty disappointed by call with Emmert

Finance

Endeavor aims to raise as much as $588M in new IPO

People and Pop Culture

SBJ Spotlight: NFL Draft, status of Tokyo Games in focus

Jean Afterman on Queen Elizabeth, playing tough with MLB and her pick for best GM in sports

Sources: Behind-the-scenes effort underway for Emmert-LSU reunion

Jennifer Rizzotti named new president of WNBA's Connecticut Sun

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

SBJ On Campus Live: Twitter's Christine Wixted

Technology

What a Zombie Basketball Player From the 2026 Metaverse Has to Do With NIL and NFTs

CryptoKickers Signs Wilson Chandler to Virtual Shoe Deal

DraftKings Adds Betting Odds to PFL Broadcasts

Examining the Hype Behind NFTs, Crypto and Blockchain

MLB.TV Sets Viewership Records to Begin 2021 Season

NFL Network and Redzone Added to Hulu + Live TV

Tom Brady Invests in Online Education Startup Class

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Quote of the Day

You have to question some of these guys. They are obviously wealthy, successful men. You would figure they would be surrounded by the smartest guys in the room … These guys were all colossal duds because they completely misread this.”
-- ESPN's Gabriele Marcotti, on the owners for the 12 teams associated with the ill-fated European Super League

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