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07.26.2021

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Taking A Shot Deep

NFL training camps are opening with high vaccination rates for players, though some issues remain.

Olympics

USA Swimming seeing youth movement

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NFL Giants joining Marvel universe for Avengers-inspired crossover

Olympics

Make-goods in discussion for ad buyers amid lower Olympic viewership

Monday's primetime coverage again down big from recent Games

NBC's sprawling Olympics coverage failing to meet expectations of some

Hirshland pleased if USOPC changes helped form Biles' decision

Columnists: Biles carried unique mix of pressure, burdens into Tokyo

Simone Biles' exit from competition could have effect on sponsors

Team USA's early struggles in Tokyo prompt some concern, bewilderment

USA Swimming seeing wave of new talent emerge in Tokyo

Softball teams push IOC for permanent spot in Olympics

World Lacrosse eyes spot in LA28 after receiving IOC status

Live From Tokyo: Seeing Tokyo's differences from Olympians' eyes

Marketing and Sponsorship

Rockets sign Credit Karma Money as new patch sponsorship

NFL Giants team with Marvel for comic featuring players

Barstool title sponsorship a "no-brainer" for Arizona Bowl officials

Media

Univision expands MMA presence with equity stake in Combate Global

Audience Analysis: Gold Cup, PGA Tour down with Olympic competition

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Number of NFLers with at least one vaccine shot now 85%

Obama joins NBA Africa as strategic planner, minority owner

Franchises

WFT's Rivera voices displeasure over team's low vaccination rate

Broncos CEO Ellis: Ownership plan to be unveiled after season

Facilities

Warriors look to improve culinary offerings at Chase Center

Colleges

Source: Texas, Oklahoma's Big 12 buyout money could come from Longhorn Net

Latest round of college realignment still has more questions than answers

Pac-12's Kliavkoff says conference is comfortable not expanding

Some in Pac-12 believe SEC's move could compromise CFP expansion

Esports

Evil Geniuses partner with EPL side Wolves’ esports arm

People and Pop Culture

In the "Spotlight": Collegiate conference chaos, Tokyo Games and the NFL's strong vaccine push

Mariners hire Catie Griggs as new President of Business Ops

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Job posting: Senior Business Intelligence Manager

Technology

Barack Obama Joins NBA Africa, Gets Equity Stake

Olympic Sprinter Gabby Thomas: ‘It’ll Be an Interesting Shift in Energy for a Big Competition’

Gannett Adds Tipico as Sports Betting Partner

Welcome to Horizon Summit 2021

WFT President Jason Wright: ‘A Great Idea Untested or Unvetted Against Facts Is Not Going to Go Anywhere With Me’

Recovery Brand Hyperice Buys Core, a Meditation App, to Enter the Mental-Wellness Space

Sports Card Marketplace Dibbs Raises $13 Million From Chris Paul, Kevin Love, Skylar Diggins and Others

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Quote of the Day

When you walk into a screaming stadium that’s cheering for you, chanting 'U-S-A,' that gets you going. It really gets you going. And, unfortunately, our athletes didn’t get that this year.
-- U.S. skeet shooter Vincent Hancock, on the difference between the Tokyo Games and other Olympics he has participated in.

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