Daily Issue

07.05.2023

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Media

Chicago Heights

NBC drew its best NASCAR audience since 2017 for Sunday's debut Chicago street race despite weather delay.

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Connor Bedard jerseys selling fast

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Kings go back to black with new unis

Media

Chicago street debut marks NBC’s best NASCAR figure since 2017

NBA Finals make up most prominent sports telecasts in June

Gene Wojciechowski latest big name to be laid off at ESPN

LPGA to debut short film honoring Se Ri Pak at '98 U.S. Women's Open

Colleges

NCAA NIL subcommittee exploring 'plan b' options

Big 12 expanding business opportunities with new commercial sales division

California Legislature pumps brakes on athlete revenue sharing bill

Gov. Hochul signs new reforms to New York NIL legislation

Troy AD Brent Jones looks at NIL in the long run

Franchises

Magic tap longtime executive Anthony Parker for GM role

Sacramento Kings redesign uniforms for 2023-24 season

Bears stadium critic launches recall petition for Arlington Heights officials

Franchise Notes

Events and Attractions

Chicago street race sets precedent for future NASCAR ventures

USWNT's diversity marked as symbol of representation for fans

Athletes criticize travel, lodging costs around U.S. Championships in Eugene

Federer honored in front of largest Wimbledon crowd since 2015

WWE sees highest-grossing arena event with overseas MITB, SmackDown

Marketing and Sponsorship

Bedard already becoming pillar of Blackhawks merchandise

Bud Light taps Travis Kelce for new ad as sales continue to plunge

Jannik Sinner turns heads with Gucci bag at Wimbledon

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Rose Zhang hailed to emerge as women's golf's transcending star

Don Yee shutters HUB Football developmental program

League Notes

Facilities

Florida starts process renovating Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Univ. of Michigan making multi-million dollar upgrades to Big House

NFL blames Eagles, Chiefs for Super Bowl turf issues

Wimbledon grass courts drawing criticism from players, coaches

Technology

USA Football names BreakAway Data official athlete app and performance partner

NXTPRO Sports chooses NBC Sports Next’s SportsEngine as exclusive streaming and video partner

Sportradar named official global betting partner of CONMEBOL

USGA ready to launch ShotLink for first time at U.S. Women's Open

Esports

We Are Nations launching exclusive apparel drops for Version1, Cloud9, others

People and Pop Culture

Hockey Canada hires former Curling Canada exec as its new CEO and president

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Quote of the Day

I could be next. My eyes are wide open now. I'm never comfortable. I never take anything for granted and I never assume that I am safe.
-- ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, on the network's recent layoffs of on-air talent.

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