Daily Issue

07.20.2021

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Frustrated Incorporated

SEC boss Greg Sankey is not happy with the NCAA, and he is not keeping his opinions to himself.

Olympics

High temps another hurdle for Olympians

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IndyCar signs new TV deal with NBC

Olympics

Financial, legal, political concerns fester ahead of Opening Ceremony

Tokyo organizers failing to mitigate COVID-19 concerns amid positive tests

Live From Tokyo: Toyota keeping ads off Japanese TV not a new development

Live From Tokyo: Katie Ledecky stars in latest Panasonic digital ad

Olympic Marketing Notes: Cyclist Armstrong promotes MilkPEP

Heat during Tokyo Games expected to be another issue for athletes

Live From Tokyo: IOC session kicks off with wide-ranging agenda

Olympic Names: Japanese emperor to attend Opening Ceremony

Media

Bucks-Suns Game 5 viewership takes a hit with rare Saturday night window

IndyCar reaches new multiyear extension with NBC

MLB eyeing digital platform for midweek game package

ESPN eyes more-informal "MNF" telecast with Manning brothers

N.Y. Times sportswriter Karen Crouse in hot water over Phelps conflict

Netflix' "Naomi Osaka" offers raw view of tennis star's life

Franchises

Badain's next step unclear following surprising Raiders exit

A's future in Oakland could be decided with today's City Council vote

MLB Cardinals' attendance, viewership numbers yet to rebound from pandemic

Indians' off-field questions likely to impact on-field product

Franchise Notes

Colleges

SEC's Sankey questions NCAA's ability to handle changing landscape

Sankey pushes for SEC vaccinations in effort to normalize season

Emmert's total pay at $2.9M in '19; two other NCAA execs over $1M

Marketing and Sponsorship

Univ. of North Carolina introduces group licensing for current athletes

DeChambeau's recent antics reportedly wearing on Cobra execs

Predators latest NHL team to launch NFT collection

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Roush Fenway Racing officially brings on Keselowski as driver, investor

Betting

Mass. lawmakers getting closer on sports betting bill

People and Pop Culture

I Factor: StubHub's Akshay Khanna on leadership, passion, global citizenship

NFL Media hires three VP-level execs

Triller Fight Club adds Meier as COO as series eyes expansion

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Nominations for New Voices Under 30 Class of 2021 close on Sunday!

Technology

Comcast Resumes $300 Million Upgrades to Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center

Golftec, Uplift Labs Launch AI Swing Feedback System

IOC’s Olympic Virtual Series Reaches 250,000 Competitors

LeagueApps Raises $15 Million to Further Impact Youth Sports

SIQ Basketball CEO: ‘We See a Future Where Every Basketball Is a Smart Basketball’

WWE Hosts TikTok Contest to Find SummerSlam Ring Announcer

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Quote of the Day

There’s no retirement in my immediate future ... but I get asked all the time, 'When are you going to retire and what’s your ascension plan?' Well, Brad Keselowski and the Next Gen Car ... is my retirement plan.
-- Roush Fenway Racing co-Owner Jack Roush, after introducing Keselowski as a driver and minority-stake owner in the team.

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