Daily Issue

05.01.2023

Featured

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Apple Of Their Eye

The NHL benefits from all three N.Y. area teams making the playoffs, including Devils-Rangers going to Game 7.

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MLB Mexico City games deliver high-flying fun, but full-time team a ways away

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Dodger Stadium gondola idea still alive

Leagues and Governing Bodies

MLB Mexico City series delivers, but expansion team not forthcoming

N.Y. NHL teams in playoffs revitalizing interest in hockey

WNBA CBA making revenue sharing difficult in current climate

Former UFC exec using similar formula to grow Street League Skateboarding

League Notes

Franchises

Panthers put restrictions on ticket sales for Maple Leafs series

Chiefs' Hunt 'surprised' by NFLPA survey results

A's sought funding from resorts to help cover Las Vegas ballpark

Jets future uncertain as GM Cheveldayoff provides little insight following playoff exit

Sources: Reynolds-led group prepares $1B bid for Senators

Burnley F.C. adds J.J. and Kealia Watt as investors

St. Louis Battlehawks top XFL in attendance, viewership

Franchise Notes

Facilities

Dodger Stadium gondola project changes hands

Pirates looking to bring entertainment year-round to PNC Park with new development project

Blue Jays' renovations includes amenities to bolster 'competitive advantage'

Laurel Park could lose horse racing as renovations continue to be delayed

Levy sees benefit of large NBA playoff attendance at arenas where it is concessionaire

Colleges

Tony Petitti takes over Big Ten at pivotal time in college sports

FAU sees increased traction following Final Four

Oklahoma AD Castiglione not ready to retire as school plans move to SEC

Media

Networks get high marks for coverage of Deuce Vaughn's NFL Draft moment

Remote broadcast leads to confusion over Maple Leafs' OT win

Prominent reporters leave respective publications

Marketing and Sponsorship

NFL targets Gen-Z through content creator activations

LIV golfers still lacking uniformity on apparel, equipment front

Technology

Amazon discontinuing Halo health and fitness wearable

People and Pop Culture

Longtime St. Louis Cardinals voice Mike Shannon remembered

Executive Transactions - May 1, 2023

Names in the News

Esports Rising Kicks Off This Week

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Quote of the Day

Pretty much wherever I’ve been, I’ve sort of been in these places where you have a tremendous tradition, you have change, and you have innovation. You have certain things that are happening outside of the organization that you have to react to. That’s the environment that I like the best.
-- New Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, on using his previous experience as he enters his new role atop of the conference.

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