Daily Issue

10.07.2021

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Playing Hardball

DeMaurice Smith's future as head of the NFLPA is uncertain ahead of a crucial vote on Friday.

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NWSL games return, on players' terms

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Could EA Sports end "FIFA" franchise?

Leagues and Governing Bodies

DeMaurice Smith's future at NFLPA uncertain ahead of Friday vote

NWSL players take a stand for accountability as matches resume

NBPA's Roberts defends union's strategy to get players vaccinated

MLB policy would mandate vaccine for minor-league players in '22

Critics speak out on MLB's single-elimination Wild Card round

NFL whittling down list of German host cities for international game

Marketing and Sponsorship

EA Sports considers ending licensing agreement with FIFA

SBJ Atlas: State Farm the most active brand during MLB season

OneTeam demonstrates power of combining players' group NIL rights

Therabody continues slate of sports deals with Mavericks partnership

Nike confident in newly enacted diversity efforts within company

National College Players Association's Huma on how NIL can be improved

Media

A-Rod's future on ESPN's "SNB" uncertain; Vasgersian won't return

Red Sox extend radio deal with longtime flagship partner WEEI

Charlotte FC to launch reality TV series; winner can get roster spot

Jazz' TV carriage impasse underlines dearth of streaming options

PlayersTV grows distribution, adds four more streaming services

Franchises

Padres Chair Seidler gives GM Preller vote of confidence after tough '21

Sources: Mets owner, Epstein agree to not pursue role together

Ticket demand soars for anticipated Dodgers-Giants series

Source: Waning interest from DC United in buying Washington Spirit stake

Facilities

Alameda County sets date for important vote on A's ballpark project

Rays' potential Ybor City ballpark plan brings optimism, but many unknowns

Mariners to redevelop land across from ballpark into restaurant, other spaces

Leiweke, OVG playing big role in redevelopment of Ontario arena

Colleges

Big Ten to hire VP/Women’s Basketball amid push for gender equity

Sports in Society

Silver, NBA execs show support for new basketball charter school in N.Y.

People and Pop Culture

Bob Iger's comments fuel speculation he has concerns with Chapek's plans for Disney

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

CAA World Congress is sports-business central next week in NYC

Technology

Sportsbox AI to Launch 3D Golf on Monday, Delivers Slo-Mo Biomechanics to Smartphones

BlazePod Will Light Up Your Life; Its Flashing Workouts Can Improve Reaction Time, Decision-Making, Spatial Awareness, Agility

Leaders Group, Parent Company of Sports Business Journal, Agrees to Acquire SportTechie

Marketing Analytic Firm Alembic Technologies Closes $5.2 Million Fundraising Round

MLB Will Produce Betting-Focused ALDS Stream Sponsored by BetMGM

OneTeam Partners -- the NFLPA and MLBPA Licensing Firm -- Now Worth Over $2 Billion

PlayersTV Announces Distribution Deals With Rakuten, YouTube, Philo and Local Now

SyncThink’s Eye-Tracking VR Receives Second FDA Approval to Support Concussion Diagnosis

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Quote of the Day

This hire will be one of the most important hires that I'll make in my tenure.
-- Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren, on creating the role of VP/Women’s Basketball amid the push for gender equity.

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