Daily Issue

02.15.2022

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Missing In Action

The lack of pitchers and catchers at MLB training sites is a stark reminder of the chasm dominating the sport.

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Olympics mascot the star of Games

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Mich Ultra, "NBA Jam" pair at ASG

Media

Super Bowl's viewership increase defies trend of audience fragmentation

Marchand & Ourand: NFL TV frenzy, Super Bowl grades & Amazon's move

Eminem’s gesture earns more value than any other Super Bowl tweet

Kraken duo set to make NHL history as first all-Black TV crew

Eli Manning says he, Peyton committed to ESPN's ManningCast for next three seasons

Apple TV+ orders 10-part docuseries on Patriots' dynasty

Season 4 of Netflix's "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" to stream next month ahead of '22 season

Audience Analysis: Puppy Bowl premiere has lowest figure since '12

People & Personalities: Marquee extends contracts for Sciambi, Deshaies

Leagues and Governing Bodies

MLB Lockout, Day 76: Start of spring training missed

PGA Tour player says Super League has signed "big names" to join rival circuit

NASCAR drives sport into new era, with more changes ahead

Marketing and Sponsorship

Miami F1 race sponsor Hard Rock to create man-made beach

Michelob Ultra, "NBA Jam" to bring retro experience to All-Star

Knicks, Warriors open new sponsor category with digital fitness service Future

Olympics

IOC says too early to draw conclusions on Valieva case

Fans, athletes can't get enough of Beijing Games mascot Bing Dwen Dwen

Franchises

NFL provides additional documents on Commanders workplace investigation

Maple Leafs allowed 50% capacity after early easing of restrictions

Facilities

Sports Illustrated to launch line of resorts; details revealed for Orlando location

Colleges

Maryland Athletics left with major deficit after COVID-affected season

Politicians call for Univ. of Minnesota to reinstate sports programs cut during pandemic

Technology

Analytic-Driven Sporting Kansas City to Deploy TRACAB's Optical Tracking at Home Games

AT&T To Showcase 5G Tech At NBA All-Star Game

Golden State Warriors Relaunch Single-Game Premium Suite Marketplace

NFL's West Coast office could become new instant replay hub

Sacramento Kings Add Glowing Chatbot to Message Fans

Sportradar to Supply Betting Data, Monitoring Services to USFL

The Metaverse: Engaging Fans in Web 3.0

The Plays Will Be Under Review Out West as the NFL May Soon Split Instant Replay Decisions Between NYC and LA

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Now Taking Nominations for the 2022 Celebration of Service Award

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Quote of the Day

The money is very, very appealing. It’s going to be very appealing for some of these guys.
-- PGA Tour member Kramer Hickok, on players being wooed by the Saudi-backed Super Golf League.

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