Daily Issue

02.23.2022

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Fore Left

Phil Mickelson's brand continues to take a beating as longtime deal with KPMG ends. Will others follow?

Media

Daytona 500 audience rebounds

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New season starting this weekend with big off-field stories

Marketing and Sponsorship

Mickelson fallout: Phil's sponsor roster takes a hit

MLS sees increase in crypto-related sponsors throughout league

Amtrak returning to sports sponsorship, names agency of record

Leagues and Governing Bodies

MLB Lockout, Day 83: Daily meetings not yielding results yet

MLS starting season this weekend with big off-field stories

Landmark settlement between USWNT, USSF outlines work to be done

LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan bullish on growth opportunities

NFL still facing questions on race norming

Athletes Unlimited seeing early success in inaugural basketball season

Media

Daytona 500 viewership up from record lows in recent years

WFAN's "Carton & Roberts" take early lead in ratings matchup with ESPN's Kay

Franchises

Brewers, FanRally launching subscription pass product in MLB first

Brian Flores lost out on "millions" after refusing to sign alleged NDA with Dolphins

Colleges

SEC bailout helps Arkansas achieve record surplus, Mississippi State stay in the black

Contrast among Alliance leagues more apparent as Big Ten looks to media rights

Marshall files suit for an early exit from Conference USA to join Sun Belt

Facilities

Oakland Hills restoration could help club land future majors

Events and Attractions

Coach K's last UNC-Duke matchup a hot ticket in Durham

Honda Classic again struggles to attract top talent over schedule placement

Betting

Analyst: Sports betting brands' customer acquisition strategy "not sustainable"

People and Pop Culture

NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz steps down after six years

WISE to honor '20 women of the year recipients in person next month after COVID delays

Executive Transactions

Sports Business Journal seeks Sales Manager in Charlotte

Technology

Former NBA Player Jason Terry Hired as Head of Athletic Performance at Personal Training App FlexIt

Gamified Rowing Machine Aviron Raises $18.5 Million Series A

Movrs, a Startup Specializing in 3D Motion Capture, Wants to Be Shakers; Will Collaborate With Sky Sports on Limb Tracking

Kitman Labs Launches Feature to Calculate an Athlete’s Injury Risk for Teams

MLB’s Twins to Sponsor an Esports League for High School Students Beginning in March

Quarter4 Adds AI Sports Betting Predictions to Canada’s Parleh Media Group

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Quote of the Day

The things that he's built up over time -- his good name, his image, everything, his wealth from endorsers -- he's putting all that at risk.
-- Golf Channel's Jaime Diaz, on Phil Mickelson after he lost deals with sponsors KPMG and Amstel Light.

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