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12.01.2022

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Merritt Paulson has decided to finally sell the Portland Thorns following the abuse scandal that rocked the NWSL.

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Rose Bowl move allows CFP expansion

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NASCAR extends Goodyear deal

Franchises

Paulson to sell Thorns, keep Timbers following Yates Report

Bills fans growing trend of group trips to away games

Groups interested in Senators looking to partner in purchase

Marketing and Sponsorship

NASCAR, Goodyear sign multiyear partnership extension

NFL activates around Fortnite with NFL Zone, a virtual in-game area

Crypto looks for next step as a sponsor after FTX bankruptcy

Brian Robinson's viral big hat sparks huge sales increase

Brands lean on celebrities to create memorable Super Bowl ads

NIL Notes: Hasbro builds 'Nerf Blitz' roster

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Lazarus says NBCU committed to PGA Tour; LIV feud 'bad for the sport'

PGA Tour defender Rahm 'thankful' for LIV Golf's arrival

Influx of money sparks intrigue in MLB free agency

MLBPA's Clark ready to push union forward following extension

Applications open for USGA Pathways internships

Media

Al Michaels thinks Amazon's first season of 'TNF' is going well

Should NFL schedule fewer same-time starts for Giants and Jets games?

Diamond says Bally Sports subscribers off 10% in latest quarter

SBJ Media Innovators: Sights from day two

SBJ Spotlight: Would WBD walk away from the NBA?

Audience Analysis: Telemundo hits Spanish World Cup group stage high

Media Notes

Facilities

Eagles official uses Qatar trip to plan for hosting 2026 World Cup games

Univ. at Buffalo reveals plans for $7.5M sports performance center

Colleges

CFP officially expands to 12 following Rose Bowl hurdle

Tennessee's Danny White lays out keys to successful hiring

Events and Attractions

Qatar World Cup offers its own form of luxury with VVIP experience

People and Pop Culture

NBA names Sabrina Ellis new Chief People Officer

IndyCar parts ways with VP/Marketing S.J. Luedtke

Executive Transactions - December 1, 2022

Names in the News

One week to register for SBJ's Intercollegiate Athletics Forum

Technology

BET99 Signs Licensing Deal With Genius Sports to Livestream NFL Games in Canada

Detroit Lions Equip Practice Facility With BrainLit’s BioCentric Lighting to Support Healthy Circadian Rhythm for Players, Staff

NBC Sports Next Expands Golf Operations, Including GolfNow, to Mainland Europe and South Africa

NFL, Amazon Web Services Launch Crowdsourced Innovation Contest, NFL Contact Detection Challenge

Stadium Live Launches on Android as a World Cup Second Screen Experience for Gen Z Fans

Streaming Platform Recast Launches ‘Data Profile’ to Reward Fans for Sharing Personal Data With Advertisers

Tempus Ex Machina Expands Partnership With Pac-12 to Include Injury Spotters With Additional Real-Time Video, Data Access

The World of Global Football is Getting Smaller: How Data, Devices and Digital Video Are Improving Talent Discovery

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The industry is doing well. And the industry, I believe, is better when all 30 teams are competing to be the last team standing.
-- MLBPA Exec Dir Tony Clark, on the recently completed CBA and the future of the sport.

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