Daily Issue

11.21.2022

Featured

Finance

What's next for Iger-Disney?

Disney's board believes former CEO Bob Iger is the best fit to navigate the company through choppy waters.

Archive

Infantino downplays WC beer ban

Archive

No exclusive window for Rose Bowl?

Media

Disney board sees Iger as uniquely qualified to handle turbulent future

Telemundo Deportes touches on Qatar's human rights issues during WC coverage

USC-UCLA validates benefit they could bring Fox as Big Ten members

CapFriendly, PuckPedia give fans an inside look at NHL salaries

Media Notes

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NFL continues to see growth in international popularity

XFL sees importance in adding Las Vegas market

Franchises

Senators' suitors getting opportunity to see team financials before bidding

Cardinals facing uphill climb to grow fanbase in Mexico

MLB Franchise Notes: Pressure on Red Sox to improve in market standings

Facilities

New development near Citi Field could help Mets' Cohen land casino license

TIAA Bank Field concessions flagged for multiple violations

Maryland Stadium Authority gives Ravens $300K in tax revenue from Navy game

Events and Attractions

FIFA President Gianni Infantino downplays beer ban at WC stadiums

CFP board not planning to give Rose Bowl exclusive window in future

NCAA selects Columbus, Indianapolis, San Antonio, Portland and Dallas for 2027-31 women's Final Fours

Betting

States control over sports betting industry questioned

Connecticut records highest total for sports betting in October

Former Texas Gov. pushes for state to legalize sports betting

Marketing and Sponsorship

CEO of top sponsor 'disappointed' with LPGA leaders following dinner snub

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - November 21, 2022

Names in the News

SBJ's Media Innovators set with bold speakers for next week

Technology

Concacaf Launches TikTok in Partnership With Wave Sports + Entertainment, Account Will Support Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico and U.S. Teams

Pro Cyclist Justin Williams on Using Therabody for Recovery, Training Focus for the Offseason, Success of His L39ION Team

Liga MX Selects Facial Recognition Software Incode Technologies to Implement Fan ID Program League-Wide Across Stadiums in Mexico

SaaS Platform SponsorUnited Raises $35 Million Series A Funding Round Led by Spectrum Equity

Women in Sports Tech Opens Applications for 2023 WiST Fellowship Program, a Summer Internship for Women and Nonbinary Students

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Quote of the Day

One horrible quarter, oftentimes you’re willing to give a CEO a little more time.
-- CNBC's David Faber, on Disney's decision to oust CEO Bob Chapek in favor of Bob Iger.

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