Daily Issue

06.14.2021

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MLB's Vaccine Conundrum

Twenty-two MLB teams have crossed the 85% threshold, but some stars like Anthony Rizzo are holding out.

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COVID hits CFP revenue distribution

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SRX has positive debut weekend

Marketing and Sponsorship

UFC may have its most dependable star yet in Israel Adesanya

Michelle Wie West, LPGA using hoodie collection to improve diversity in golf

Media

Sources: IndyCar, NBC Sports move closer to new rights deal

ESPN takes measured approach to covering Eriksen's collapse at Euro

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Some high-profile MLBers yet to receive vaccine as season nears halfway

Sources: MLB memo to detail rules against foreign substances

Co-Founder Ray Evernham inspired after debut of SRX series

NFL's vaccination rate varies greatly among players, team staff members

Hockey Diversity Alliance continues mission as first year presents challenges

NFL, Kroenke ask judge to dismiss suit over Rams' relocation

Franchises

Cubs see sense of normalcy at Wrigley Field with return to 100% capacity

D-backs GM Hazen taking leave of absence as wife battles cancer

Indians making progress on name change, with '22 season as goal

Bucks join movement opposing restrictive voting bills in Wisconsin

Packers switching to electronic-only tickets, continuing NFL trend

KC NWSL using fan polls, focus groups in search for permanent name

Facilities

A’s ballpark saga takes another turn as city considers selling Coliseum share

Kraken choose new name for restaurant at practice facility following lawsuit

Baylor latest school to enlist Digital Seat Media for QR code tags at facilities

Betting

Kevin Garnett, Jaymee Messler launching instructional sports betting platform

Colleges

CFP revenue distribution down $44.6M in '20-21 amid pandemic

San Jose State names Jeffrey Konya as AD

Column: Larry Scott blaming others for his failures with Pac-12

Events and Attractions

BMW Championship seeing strong early ticket sales ahead of Baltimore debut

WWE holding tryouts in advance of SummerSlam pay-per-view

Finance

Sources: RedBird looking to sell stake in OneTeam Partners

Esports

Fans set to return to Overwatch League in Dallas next month

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

A Night of Celebration -- The Sports Business Awards

Technology

Microsoft Lounge To Host Big3 Draft Tonight in Los Angeles

Nike to Supply Gear for Athletes Unlimited Lacrosse

Tianna Bartoletta: ‘There Was No Way I Could Think About Defending the Title Until I Actually Got Baseline Healthy’

Sinclair Plans to Launch Bally Sports Streaming Service

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Quote of the Day

It's got all the right principles. It's a meritocracy now.
-- AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco, on the proposal for a 12-team CFP expansion.

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