Daily Issue

06.08.2021

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Blazers' Plans Take Root

Portland hopes to take advantage of Root Sports' greater distribution after 14 years on NBC Sports Northwest.

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Wish Upon A Star

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Movie behind LeBron's new number

Marketing and Sponsorship

Source: Dak Prescott leaving Adidas for Jordan Brand

Source: LeBron's move to No. 6 ties into new "Space Jam" movie

Georgia fashion brand already has NIL deals lined up with UGA athletes

Media

Blazers' new TV deal with Root Sports will nearly double team's reach

NASCAR viewership on Fox Sports not far off pre-pandemic numbers

Tiger Woods turns down NBC broadcasting opportunity at Torrey Pines

Big Sky games to stream on ESPN+ under new media-rights deal

Sources: Rodney Harrison gets new "FNIA" deal as nets ready for upcoming season

NHL People & Personalities: P.K. Subban to be ESPN analyst for playoffs

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Talk of MLS-Liga MX merger returns with All-Star Game announcement

PGL CEO hoping to meet with PGA Tour's Monahan to explain concept

Ted Cruz seen as possible key to avoiding MLB lockout

Franchises

Kaval says new ballpark would allow A's to spend more lavishly

Inter Miami making big push for Messi as Barcelona contract end nears

Q&A: WNBA Aces President happy to see team, league at forefront of social justice

Facilities

Islanders show off UBS Arena to Bettman as final touches go in place

Crew brass mum on whether Lower.com has stadium naming rights

Renovations set for Univ. of Tennessee's Neyland Stadium

Colleges

U.S. Senators divided along party lines on scope of federal NIL bill

Univ. of Cincinnati partnering with Opendorse on NIL program

People and Pop Culture

Nationals exec Doug Harris taking medical leave of absence

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Deadline for Game Changers Nominations is Quickly Approaching

Technology

Billy Horschel to Host APGA Event for Diversity in Golf

Even on Clay, Why Not Let Technology Remove All Doubt About a Tennis Shot’s True Landing Spot?

MLB Draft Combine to Include Bat Sensor, Spin Data Analysis

NFL Explores German Cities to Host Regular Season Game

NFL, NFLPA Commit $1 Million to Research Pain Treatment, Including Medical Marijuana

Richard Sherman Backs Mental Health Startup Nurosene

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Quote of the Day

For universities themselves to file lawsuits against their own states is a very challenging thing to do.
-- NCAA President Mark Emmert, on how schools might respond to conflicts between NCAA rules and state NIL laws.

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