Daily Issue

05.04.2023

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A Different Way Of Thinking

Brett Yormark continues to consider large changes for the Big 12, including a modernizing football game broadcasts.

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Stifel hopes Cards deal grows awareness

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Ishbia on Suns, Mercury move to drop RSN

Marketing and Sponsorship

Legacy Motor Club's move to Toyota draws heat from fans

Stifel sees importance of name recognition in Cardinals jersey patch deal

Golfers on PGA Tour, LPGA seeing benefits of Aon's year-long challenge

Kentucky Derby will feature 13 brands with top-tier sponsor status

Hailey Van Lith's Adidas NIL deal will continue following LSU transfer

Oatly gets creative with new multiyear MiLB partnership

MoneyGram activating across South Florida around F1 Miami GP

NIL deals for athletes coming to North Carolina high school sports

Media

Big 12 exploring ways to innovate TV broadcasts ahead of season

ESPN's interest in carrying Pac-12 remains in limbo as talks continue

Ishbia addresses Suns, Mercury move to ditch RSN model

Peyton Manning's Omaha developing documentary on longshot Kentucky Derby winner, trainer

ESPN's Ravech: Drama still there with shorter MLB games

Ourand: NBA playoff matchups good for ratings and will set up the league’s next rights deal

Facilities

A's face tight calendar to secure ballpark funding from Nevada Legislature

Highmark Stadium will keep receiving state, county funding as new Bills stadium built

Commanders press for D.C. to gain control of RFK Stadium site

Franchises

Snoop Dogg debunks publicity stunt remarks, shows passion for Senators pursuit

Oilers watch parties in Edmonton now adults only following 'unruly behavior'

Ravens' DeCosta addresses 'challenges' in player negotiations without agents

Yankees injury woes brings spotlight on GM Cashman

Leagues and Governing Bodies

PGA Tour officials, players speak out on designated events, new schedule

Argentina rising in demand following World Cup win

Events and Attractions

U.S. Women's Open gets first prime-time slot in its history

Momentum building around Cincinnati to host 2027 NFL Draft

Colleges

Providence sells out men's basketball season tickets amid coaching turnover

Betting

Minnesota sports betting takes step forward with amended bill

Technology

Nvidia, Stanford create photorealistic 3D tennis players from 2D broadcast

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - May 4, 2023

Names in the News

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Quote of the Day

Lamar is a good agent from the standpoint of he asks the right questions, he knows what he wants in a lot of different ways, he’s aware of different mechanisms and issues with the contract, language, terms, type of structures and things like that. He’s done his homework.
-- Ravens GM Eric DeCosta, on QB Lamar Jackson serving as his own agent during the recent negotiations that resulted in a five-year, $260M deal.

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