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12.08.2022

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No place like home

With Brittney Griner now home, attention for the WNBA shifts to making sure her situation doesn't happen again.

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NBA viewers return in China

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Seidler hands on in Padres' latest deal

Leagues and Governing Bodies

With Griner safely home, WNBA focus shifts to avoiding future situations

NFLPA search for next executive director picks up steam

Franchises

Padres' Seidler worked closely on Bogaerts contract

Pressure on Red Sox ownership to win now following Bogaerts exit

Mets' spending spree shows Steve Cohen's commitment to winning

AL Franchise Notes: Will Mariners open up checkbook?

NL Franchise Notes: Phillies, Middleton don't hold back

House report keeps pressure on Snyder to sell Commanders

Islanders bringing back Fisherman logo for first time since 1997

Media

NBA viewership in China returning to pre-blackout level, source says

LeBron trailblazes path to Hollywood for athletes through SpringHill Co.

NBA's CrunchTime gives NFL RedZone feel focusing on plays, injuries

People & Personalities: Jay Wright shines in CBS debut

Media Notes

Facilities

PPG Paints Arena getting $6.8M for upgrades, including new scoreboard

Vikings' U.S. Bank Stadium could be paid off 20 years early

Events and Attractions

Greg Norman's presence remains at QBE Shootout

The Match creator talks Saturday's event, future of the franchise

Marketing and Sponsorship

Ravens lose out on bid to trademark 'Charm City'

CAA looks to keep F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo relevant in U.S.

Marketplace Roundup

Betting

Illinois sets sports betting record in October with $1B mark

Esports

Esports industry sees decline in funding as earning potential drops

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - December 9, 2022

Names in the News

Technology

AI-Powered Weight Training Product Perch Announces Record Year in 2022 of New Customer Onboarding, Product Adoption

FIFA World Cup Consumer Spending in Qatar Up 192% Compared to 2014 World Cup, Visa Says

FIFA to Introduce 11 New Advanced Metrics for Broadcast, Digital Audiences During FIFA World Cup Qatar

Meta-FTC Trial Begins as Anti-Trust Regulators Are Challenging Meta’s Acquisition of VR Company Within

MLB Winter Meetings: Baseball Tech That Created the Most Buzz, Including the Trajekt Arc Pitching Machine

NYRA Bets Holding Names Game of Silks Official Blockchain Game and Metaverse Partner of NYRA

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Quote of the Day

Our players are going to do what they think is best for themselves and their families. But we definitely inform them all the time of the security risks of where they might be playing.
-- WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, on trying to keep players in the U.S. during the offseason to avoid situations like the one Brittney Griner went through.

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