Daily Issue

07.16.2021

Featured

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Scaling Back?

Mark Emmert proposes a smaller role for the NCAA, giving more control to schools, conferences.

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Critics say new "Space Jam" too corporate

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Yankees issues cast pall over MLB

Marketing and Sponsorship

NBC already 85% sold on ad inventory for Super Bowl LVI in L.A.

DeChambeau, Cobra appear at odds following player's harsh comments

Giants' Saquon Barkley taking endorsement payments in Bitcoin

Braves could be first MLB team to step into NIL space

Marshawn Lynch's Beast Mode brand opens retail store in Vegas

Heat to commemorate franchise's first NBA title with collection of NFTs

Marketplace Roundup

Media

Disney aims to expand sports empire beyond ESPN

NBA Finals viewership continues to be down from '19, but sees strong local numbers

Marquee to send talent to around half of Cubs' remaining road games

Dana White: Production error to blame for omitting Trump from UFC broadcast

Netflix appears commited to building out videogame strategy

People & Personalities: NFL Media in spotlight for big layoffs

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Yankees-Red Sox postponement shows MLB not out of COVID woods yet

Madrid Open owner sues ATP Tour for allegedly breaching schedule agreement

Colleges

Emmert proposes smaller role for NCAA, more power to schools

Corrigan details how N.C. State dropped anticipated shortfall so significantly

Finance

COVID still impacting IMS finances despite strong ticket sales for '22 race

Franchises

Mavs GM Harrison, coach Kidd keep it close to vest in intro presser

Falcons selling more tickets, seeing fewer defaults on PSLs than in recent years

Bengals' social media growth credited to taking content strategy in-house

Facilities

Clemson's Memorial Stadium getting giant videoboard, other upgrades

Events and Attractions

WWE makes much-anticipated return to touring this weekend

Labor and Agents

ISE signs Bears LB Roquan Smith for off-field marketing

People and Pop Culture

Critics slam "Space Jam: A New Legacy" for corporate feel

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Technology

Broadcasters Innovate Coverage for Tokyo Olympics

Columbus Crew Using Facial Recognition Ticketing System

NFL Awards $4 Million to Support Hamstring Injury Research

Rawlings and Carbon Partner for 3D-Printed Baseball Gloves

SmartSpring Shoe Insoles Could Reduce Athlete Injuries

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Quote of the Day

To air this out at a major championship, in front of the media, it's sabotaging maybe his most-dependable and important partner in the Bryson DeChambeau brand.
-- Golf Channel's Justin Leonard, on Bryson DeChambeau's critical comments on sponsor Cobra during the Open Championship.

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