Daily Issue

05.25.2021

Featured

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Fallen Angel

MLB suspending Mickey Callaway is seen as a positive move, but more accountability is wanted.

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'Canes reclaim home-arena advantage

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NBA stars demand protection after Westbrook incident in Philadelphia

Marketing and Sponsorship

NFL, year-old platform VLAST partner to improve player activations

Plans for Van Halen-centered Indy 500 car fell through

Media

NHL local ratings up 15% in U.S.; Pittsburgh again top market

NBA regular-season local ratings see drop for majority of teams

Clint Dempsey joins CBS Sports as CONCACAF Nations League analyst

Sexual harassment of female reporters still an issue: "Real Sports" reports

MLB Media Notes: Past Phillies managers joining for new show on RSN

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Callaway's MLB ban awakens calls for increased accountability

NBA stars demand protection after Westbrook incident in Philadelphia

NFL sets how restrictions will be lifted for vaccinated players

NFL, Union agree to raise salary cap to at most $208.2M for '22 season

NLL expanding to Las Vegas; Nets' Joe Tsai to own team

Franchises

T'Wolves' sale agreement doesn't require team stay in Minnesota

Irving's comments on racism put spotlight on Celtics fans for Game 3

Hurricanes to increase capacity at PNC Arena to more than 15,000

Charlotte FC sets lofty goal for debut year: Break MLS attendance record

Franchise Notes

Labor and Agents

GS Worldwide brings on Michael Huyghue to launch NFL rep. arm

Facilities

Architect drafts plans to entice A's to look at Portland

Delaware North to handle F&B services at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle

Capital One Arena's William Hill Sportsbook a sign of things to come

Boston group aiming to build $29M int'l marathon museum

Betting

Connecticut to legalize sports betting; fantasy sports still uncertain

Technology

Boost Mobile Makes Fantasy Bet With DraftKings Partnership

EPL's Burnley partners with YellowHeart on NFTs, blockchain

Comcast NBC SportsTech Accelerator Hosts Inaugural Demo Day; Applications Now Open for 2022

Manchester Cityâ€™s Championship Formula: Use Technology to â€˜Bring Fans Closer to the Action and Feel Immersed in Itâ€™

First In-Arena U.S. Sportsbook Opens at Washington D.C’s Capital One Arena

LiveLike opens office in Lisbon amid expanding European presence

Memorabilia Investment App Collectable Raises $5.5 Million

Pixellot AI Cameras to Stream High School Sports in Africa

The Tech Trends Driving the Future of Sports Marketing

People and Pop Culture

Courtney Brunious named COO of Altius Sports Partners

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

AXS Sports Facilities & Franchises and Ticketing Symposium heads to Vegas

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Quote of the Day

It looks and feels like what sports’ future should look and feel like.
-- Monumental Sports & Entertainment Chair & CEO Ted Leonsis, on the newly opened William Hill Sportsbook at Capital One Arena.

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