Daily Issue

05.24.2021

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Opening A New Book

Capital One Arena officially cuts the ribbon on the first sportsbook located within a U.S. sports arena.

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New Era pulls mocked MLB cap line

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NBC Sports sees least-viewed EPL season

Marketing and Sponsorship

New Era pulls latest MLB cap line after fans, teams point out missteps

Bubba Wallace lands endorsement deal with Logitech G

Media

Turner makes official that Gretzky will headline NHL studio show

Mickelson, Brady return to "The Match" against DeChambeau, Rodgers

FanDuel becomes AP's betting odds provider

ESPN Notes: Legler gets new three-year deal

Audience Analysis: NBC Sports sees EPL low with shifted schedule

Leagues and Governing Bodies

New LPGA commish Marcoux Samaan looks to continue tour's growth

NFL ticket sales spiking as 30 teams greenlit for full capacity

Djokovic's tennis union still finding its way nearly a year after founding

Irving sparks controversy by suggesting Celtics fans exude racism

High school basketball powers to form national league in '21-22

Franchises

Rays respond to "deceptive" lawsuit filed by minority owners against Sternberg

Wizards cleared to increase Capital One Arena capacity to 50%, nearly 10,000 fans

Bills exploring return of training camp to Rochester campus

Facilities

William Hill sportsbook opens at Capital One Arena

Future of Rose Bowl stadium takes center stage at Pasadena budget talks

Bills in talks with county, state on new Highmark Stadium lease

Olympics

HBO's "Real Sports" explores athletes protesting at Tokyo Games

Colleges

Ohio State hires Opendorse to educate athletes on NIL

Oklahoma NIL bill clears legislature, waiting on governor's approval

Big 12 revenue down to $34.5M per school, first drop in 13 years

Events and Attractions

R&A chief: British Open could have anywhere from 25-75% capacity

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Celebrating the Best in Sports Business: The Sports Business Awards

Technology

Associated Press Makes FanDuel Exclusive Odds Provider

Big 12 Basketball Signs Multi-Year ShotTracker Deal

"The Ultimate Pivot: How AT&T Business Rapidly Adapted for the Changing Market" – Sports Marketing Tech PRO DAY

Jrue and Lauren Holiday to Continue Funding Black-Owned Businesses

MLSPA Continues Digital Trading Card Partnership With Sorare

"If You’re Not First, You’re Last: Why the Warriors Jumped Early Into NFTs" – Sports Marketing Tech PRO DAY

"Digesting the Data to Maximize ROI" – Sports Marketing Tech PRO DAY

"The Good, the Bad and the Wealthy: NIL and NFT Synergies" – Sports Marketing Tech PRO DAY

Keynote Conversation With Oakland Athletics President Dave Kaval – Sports Marketing Tech PRO DAY

"The MLS Experience: A Feeling of Togetherness When Six Feet Apart" – Sports Marketing Tech PRO DAY

"The Role of Virtual in Experiential Marketing Moving Forward” – Sports Marketing Tech PRO DAY

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Quote of the Day

I am furious just by the wording, honestly, of the rule: ‘Racial propaganda.’ Championing equality is not racial propaganda, so before we even get to protesting, I’m just pissed at the language.
-- U.S. track & field athlete Tianna Bartoletta, on the IOC's rules banning protests.

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