Daily Issue

12.27.2022

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Broncos Make A Move

The Broncos fire embattled first-year coach Nathaniel Hackett after the team's Christmas Day calamity.

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ICYMI: ESPN's focus on YouTube content, channels starting to reap major dividends

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Morant shows off signature Nike shoe

Franchises

Broncos fire coach Nathaniel Hackett after less than one season

‘Hogs’ legends threaten lawsuit against Commanders ahead of Sunday's mascot reveal

Agreement between Mets and Carlos Correa 'on break' following Correa's physical

Red Sox now have to deal with 'millionaire tax' in player negotiations

Mavericks unveil Dirk Nowitzki statue before Christmas game

Media

NBA Christmas games on ESPN, ABC up from 2021

ESPN makes strides on YouTube with focused effort, new channels

NFL Network criticized for cutting away from Franco Harris tribute

Media Notes

Events and Attractions

U.S., Cuba to allow defected players to compete in WBC

Caesars unveils $5M package for Las Vegas F1 race

World Juniors in Maritimes drawing strong crowd support

Santa Anita sets all-time handle record on opening day, draws big crowd

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Premier League back in action shortly after World Cup

NBL coaches push for Christmas Day game next year after successful turnout

Women make strides in motorsports, but setbacks complicate the picture

Facilities

Greater Clevelanders support adding a dome to FirstEnergy Stadium

Marketing and Sponsorship

Ja Morant debuts his first signature shoe with Nike

People and Pop Culture

D.C. United founding president Kevin Payne dies at age 69

RISE name Pete Bevacqua and Troy Vincent new co-Chairs

Paris St. Germain Director General Jean-Claude Blanc leaves club

Executive Transactions - December 27, 2022

Names in the News

Technology

Apollo Neuro, the First Wearable Partner of the NFL Alumni Association, Aims to Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep With Touch Therapy

Controversial split decision in boxing title fight could lead to VAR technology in upcoming rematch

HID Acquires Janam Technologies to Expand Event Access With Handheld Readers, Mobile Pedestals for Ticket Scanning

Netflix to Stream Nike Training Club Video Workouts Starting Dec. 30

80% of Fans Found Wicket at Citi Field a ‘More Convenient and Engaging Way’ to Enter Ballpark, Mets Survey Finds

OSAI Uses AI/ML and Computer Vision for Real-Time Data Collection to Help Sports Like Table Tennis Unlock New Markets, Engage With Fans

Serie A set to implement semi-automated offside technology starting in January

Soccer Star Andrés Iniesta Named Ambassador for Blockchain Game ‘Captain Tsubasa – RIVALS-’

Washington Capitals Launch AR Platform for Fans to Celebrate Alex Ovechkin’s 802nd Goal

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Quote of the Day

We’re not trying to get into a legal battle with Dan Snyder. Our intention is to try to get him to do the right thing and to work out a license with these legends so that when they go through this process, they provide the proper financial respect to these former players.
-- Attorney Seth Berenzweig, who is representing several members of the 'Hogs' as the Commanders potentially unveil a hog as their mascot.

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