Daily Issue

06.30.2023

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Building Momentum

Buoyed by Shohei Ohtani's incredible year, MLB is quietly having a successful season as the midway point hits.

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PHF deal could unify women's hockey

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NBC reveals NASCAR Chicago TV plan

Media

Jeff Van Gundy, Jalen Rose among ESPN on-air personalities getting laid off

NBC reveals coverage plans for NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Twins likely to stay on Bally Sports North this season as TV deadline looms

Craig Carton's departure from WFAN leaving holes in talent for station

USFL baffled by TV viewership drop ahead of championship game

Leagues and Governing Bodies

MLB enjoying successful season as league hits midway point

Al-Rumayyan confident in LIV's future in PIF-PGA Tour deal

Engelbert marks 'next three to five years' as pivotal to WNBA's future

Walter's PHF acquisition opens opportunity to unify women's professional hockey

Marketing and Sponsorship

Report: Heat drop plans to partner with McGregor-backed business

A Pepsi-flavored ketchup coming to MLB stadiums for the 4th

LGBTQ+ runs campaign criticizing NHL's themed jersey policy

Alex Morgan, Chloe Kelly star in new Calvin Klein ad campaign ahead of Women's World Cup

Events and Attractions

NASCAR's race through Chicago becoming talk of the town

USGA anticipating larger crowds for 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst

Facilities

Portland group settling in on two potential MLB ballpark venues

Ohio State pivots on renovation plan to Woody Hayes Center

Facility Notes

Franchises

Texans, NFL bring Mexican college football showcase to NRG Stadium

MLB Franchise Notes: Mariners starting to cause ill feelings at home games

Finance

Nike earnings forecast comes in below expectations

Colleges

Report: TurnkeyZRG examined for its process of vetting former USC AD Bohn

New Mount Saint Mary's AD Brad Davis talks job change, NIL landscape

Esports

AT&T brings back Annihilator Cup for third season

Technology

Mobile sports streaming company Buzzer to cease operations

Kinexon launches new optical shot tracking solution to pair with basketball wearables

Manchester City names OKX official sleeve partner in expansion of partnership

Premier League launches gamified AR experience ahead of Summer Series tournament in the US

Sports Info Solutions acquires basketball analytics provider Blueprint Stats

People and Pop Culture

49ers' Moon Javaid joining Elevate Sports Ventures full time

Executive Transactions - June 30, 2023

Names in the News

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Thought Leaders Retreat: July 17-19

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Quote of the Day

Ultimately, (success is) just measured by the type of enthusiasm we can generate both here in the United States among the Mexican-American community and in Mexico around our brand.
-- Texans President Greg Grissom, on building inroads in the Mexican football market by hosting a Mexican college football showcase at NRG Stadium.

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