Daily Issue

08.03.2022

Featured

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Flag on the Play

The NFL's sanctions against the Dolphins are the latest black mark during Stephen Ross's stewardship of the team.

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Remembering legendary Vin Scully

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Padres go for broke with Soto

Franchises

Dolphins still not cleared by NFL despite Ross's claims

Tampering sanctions latest black mark for Dolphins under Ross

Padres brass swings for World Series with Soto blockbuster

Nationals hit reset button with massive Juan Soto trade

MLB trade deadline dominated by Soto news; other teams not as splashy

Lewis Hamilton addition grows Broncos' star-studded ownership

Raiders valued at $6.5B in offer for minority stake

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Goodell expected to lay into owners regarding tampering, tanking

DeChambeau sees PGA Tour-LIV resolution 'pretty shortly'

Watson ruling fuels skepticism about NFL's approach to sexual violence

Marketing and Sponsorship

Auburn QB T.J. Finley becomes first college player to sign with Amazon

Sean O'Malley seen as UFC's next possible superstar

Sales of licensed sports merch in 2021 showed global gains from 2019

Facilities

Paul Brown Stadium early redesigns reveal seating options, amenities

Proposal for 76ers' new arena prepared to incorporate larger site

Music City Baseball eyes Tennessee State Univ. as site for potential MLB ballpark

Media

Oklahoma-branded page goes live on ESPN+, with SoonerVision content

Audience Analysis: F1 now up 35%; "NBA Today" strong in July

People & Personalities: ESPN's Linda Cohn reaches another milestone with company

Olympics

Rocky Harris faces tall task in new role with USOPC

Colleges

Breaking down college football's most influential current power brokers

Labor and Agents

GSE Worldwide signs U.S. tennis upstart Liv Hovde

Finance

Under Armour meets expectations for Q1, but lowers FY profit forecast

Technology

Mercedes-Benz Stadium testing facial recognition tech for entrances

AiBUY e-commerce coming to UFC Fight Pass under deal with Endeavor Streaming

How Soccer Is Embracing and Expanding the Use of Video to Search for New Talent

Endeavor Streaming to Add AiBUY E-Commerce to UFC Fight Pass, Viewers Can Purchase Items Without Leaving Stream

FC Bayern’s Partnership With Adobe Aims to Add More Individualized Digital Experiences for Fans

King Power Stadium Adds Touchless Food and Beverage Kiosk for Leicester City Games

Oura Ring Compatible With Natural Cycles Birth Control App, Allowing Athletes to Track Body Temperature Trends

Oxford City FC to Accept Bitcoin as Payment for Tickets, Concessions

Events and Attractions

Field of Dreams venue to host MiLB game in lead-up to Cubs-Reds

MLS, Liga MX using exhibition matches at SoFi Stadium to hype Leagues Cup

People and Pop Culture

Vin Scully remembered for unique style, generational impact

Cowboys tap Cavs exec Tad Carper to fill top communications role

Executive Transactions

Names in the News

Sponsored content

Quote of the Day

It’s very likely that in the entire history of sports no one voice touched more lives or mattered to more people than Vin Scully’s did.
-- ESPN's Mike Greenberg.

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