Daily Issue

05.13.2021

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Pack Mentality

Aaron Rodgers' uncertain status didn't keep the Packers from getting a league-max five primetime appearances.

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Northwestern AD already steps away

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NHL faces massive losses in '20-21

Marketing and Sponsorship

Lightning partner with Chatalyze for virtual fan-player meetups

Media

Packers get league-high primetime spots despite Rodgers uncertainty

Examining the breakdown of which teams landed NFL primetime games

Kenny Mayne confirms he rejected ESPN's contract renewal offer

Peacock to air French Open night sessions from middle weekend

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NHL lost over $3B in revenue in '20-21 because of limited attendance

Overseas play causing some issues for WNBA teams' camp chemistry

WNBA launching Commissioner's Cup in-season competition

NFL schedule put together with help of Amazon Web Services

Franchises

Brady's anticipated return to New England set for Week 4 on "SNF"

NFL teams hone creativity for schedule announcements

NFL Schedule Notes: Watson's uncertainty clear with Texans' slate

Oakland mayor looking to work with A's timeline for new ballpark vote

Dan Gilbert's entities going under one umbrella via Rock Entertainment Group

Orlando City deal the culmination of Wilfs' long quest to own MLS club

Columbus SC brass went with name change despite supporters' warnings

Lore, A-Rod still confident deal to buy T'Wolves will be completed soon

Braves' debt now at $676M, up slightly from last year

Dodgers reach 85% vaccination threshold; Red Sox not yet close

Ticketmaster working to fix issues around Packers playoff game buying process

NFL Franchise Notes: Raiders tickets in high demand

Labor and Agents

WME Sports, BDA Sports sign first combined NBA Draft class

Facilities

Las Vegas Aces could move to Henderson as early as next season

Olympics

SBJ Unpacks: U.S. Sailing CEO Alan Ostfield discusses new role

Colleges

Northwestern criticized for handling of Mike Polisky's short tenure

Pitt AD Lyke staying optimistic despite significant loss of ticket revenue

Events and Attractions

Tennis Canada exploring all options to hold National Bank Open

People and Pop Culture

Longtime TMS President Eddie Gossage retiring in June

Executive Transactions

Technology

1/ST Launches First Horse Racing NFTs Tied to Saturday’s Preakness

Amazon Will Stream WNBA Games, Including New Commissioner's Cup Final

Basketball Africa League Broadcasts Will Be Available in 215 Countries

Ergatta CEO Tom Aulet: ‘You Have to Really Build Trust and Articulate the Value’

iHeartRadio Will Stream Live Audio of Weekly NWSL Games

NBC Sports, Peacock Will Broadcast Record Number of Pro Lacrosse Games in 2021

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Quote of the Day

I thought they made a mistake at the league office. I thought they gave us the ‘Sunday Night Football’ schedule by accident. It had CBS next to it and not NBC. We have the best schedule we’ve ever had.
-- CBS' Jim Nantz, on the net's slate of games for the '21 NFL season.

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