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08.04.2021

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Irish game on Peacock a litmus test

Notre Dame's Peacock-only football stream could provide a glimpse into what the future of live sports looks like.

Olympics

McLaughlin primed as next face of USATF

Media

Biles return boosts NBC numbers

Olympics

Return of Biles boosts NBC on Tuesday, but audience still 32% lower

NBC's Olympic viewership not guaranteed to increase at '24 Paris Games

Hurdle star McLaughlin poised take over as face of U.S. Track & Field

Men's U.S. track and field team on verge of making unwanted history

SBJ Atlas: Skateboarding's Olympic debut sparks social growth for emerging stars

USA Boxing enjoying most successful Games in decades

Cricket moves closer to Olympic inclusion in time for '28 L.A. Games

Franchises

Wilf family committed to elevating new Orlando MLS, NWSL holdings

Herbert hype, return to normalcy boosts Chargers ticket sales

WFT banning fans from wearing Native American headdresses, face paint

Cubs President Hoyer: Club not expecting lengthy rebuild

Chris Ilitch, Tigers appear on verge of taking next step in rebuild

Media

Notre Dame's Peacock stream could be view into live sports future

Sportsnet set to relaunch SN Now streaming service this fall

Marketing and Sponsorship

Dak Prescott begins unique five-year partnership with Jordan Brand

Panini America to roll out UFC's first-ever NFT collection

MLB Players Inc. partners with Candy Digital for NFT opportunities

Bucks extending chicken tender business with second restaurant this fall

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NFLPA expected to push for return of daily virus testing

NFL, teams still planning for full capacity despite Delta variant surge

CFL returning to action with hope for future, strict COVID penalties

Colleges

Senator asks DOJ to investigate ESPN's alleged "destruction" of Big 12

AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco denies talks with ESPN to siphon teams from Big 12

Facilities

UT San Antonio's new athletics hub completed, coming in under budget

People and Pop Culture

Texas Motor Speedway turns inward for Gossage successor

SBJ I Factor: Deltatre's Andrea Marini on career path, leaders he admires

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Job posting: Senior Business Intelligence Manager

Technology

East-West Shrine Bowl Signs BreakAway Data Partnership

Fox Will Use Drones to Broadcast ‘Field of Dreams’ Game in a First for MLB

Notre Dame Home Football Games Will Stream on NBC’s Peacock

He’s a Writer, He’s a Track Star: Testing Vicon Blue Trident IMU Sensors in the 200-Meter Dash

USA Nordic Signs Therabody Recovery Deal for Winter Olympians

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Quote of the Day

We’re certainly going to be mindful, we’re certainly going to pay attention, we’re ready to, you know, adjust if and when needed, and hopefully that’s not the case.
-- NFL Senior VP/Club Business Development Bobby Gallo, on the NFL's safety plan for fans this year amid rising COVID-19 numbers.

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