Daily Issue

03.07.2022

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Onward & Upward

U.S. Soccer looks to move forward after Cindy Parlow Cone wins re-election as president over Carlos Cordeiro.

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State department working on Griner case

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Kraft: SBJ Lifetime Achievement recipient

Leagues and Governing Bodies

MLB Lockout, Day 96: League could give on CBT if union makes moves

MLB Lockout, Day 96: Both sides warming to changes quickening game pace

U.S. Soccer avoids public disaster with re-election of President Cindy Parlow Cone

U.S. Soccer's financial outlook hinges on CBAs, World Cup qualifying

Riot during Liga MX match leaves at least 26 hospitalized

Flores lawsuit running into issues with likely arbitration, class action status

NBA scales tilt toward well-run organizations, away from big markets

Marketing and Sponsorship

Fanatics sets MLS in-venue retail record at Charlotte FC's home debut

Underdog Venture Team to provide marketing services with diversity focus

Media

Amazon will go with Herbstreit for Thursday night NFL games

MLB Media Notes: Marlins bring on Arencibia

Franchises

Charlotte FC draws MLS record crowd in home debut, but will support stay strong?

Report: Cubs owners weighing potential bid for Chelsea

Facilities

Finance agreement expected soon on $1.4B Bills stadium

Colleges

New Clemson AD Graham Neff bringing his own style to role

Coach K's final home game, loss to UNC spark media frenzy

Sports in Society

U.S. diplomats working to end Brittney Griner's detainment in Russia

Events and Attractions

Eugene set for July's World Athletics Championships after early issues

Betting

Illinois gets rid of in-person registration for sports betting

Data analytics startup nVenue raises $4.3M for sports betting technology

People and Pop Culture

SBJ names Robert Kraft '22 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

RedBird's Cardinale eyes NBA team for Fenway Sports Group

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Brand Innovation Summit: Early registration offer expires March 15

Technology

Crypto Exchange OKX Enters Sports With Manchester City Sponsorship

No Former NBA Star Has Jumped Into the Metaverse Quite Like Investor and Entrepreneur Baron Davis

Gotham FC Adds Algorand as Blockchain and NFT Partner

MLB Players Rebuff Robo Umps for 2023 Season, but Willing to Accept Pitch Clock

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