Daily Issue

07.12.2023

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All-Rounder

As Major League Cricket launches, an influx of capital hopes to help it gain footing in U.S. among other sports.

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Disney open to selling stake in ESPN

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SRX aiming high in third season

Media

Disney eyes strategic partner for possible equity stake in ESPN

Fox's record-low Midsummer Classic indicative of lower all-star game audiences

Ohtani, Judge the most-followed on MLB app, site

Leagues and Governing Bodies

MLB's Manfred shows willingness to remain in commissioner role

Time is of the essence: Debate over postseason pitch clock continues

Dodgers, Padres get top billing with MLB's games in South Korea

Major League Cricket launches league, looking for footing in U.S.

Report: PGA Tour working with players on better communication around PIF framework

NBA's Silver lauded for recent trends, deals across league

XFL providing alternate path for minority coaches looking to advance

Marketing and Sponsorship

Google extends WNBA partnership through 2025 season

Frito-Lay launches new ad campaign around Women's World Cup

TikTok, FIFA ink content partnership for Women's World Cup

Raiders partner with local landscaping business promoting water conservation

Jordan Brand, Luka Doncic roll out new signature shoe, the Luka 2

Franchises

Legal issues between NFL, Snyder threaten to complicate Commanders sale

Inter Miami, city, brands preparing for Messi's debut

Atlanta United increasing season ticket prices for 2024

Bucks' Horst excited about future under new NBA additions, new ownership

Facilities

N.Y. budget agency looking to eliminate MSG tax break

Colleges

Yormark addresses future of Big 12, expansion at media days

California college sports revenue sharing bill stalled until 2024

Vanderbilt commits to AD Candice Lee's vision through contract extension

Events and Attractions

FIFA offers free Women's World Cup tickets amid low sales

SRX racing enters third season with continued growth

Patriots, German men’s soccer team to host each other abroad

Technology

Youth sports management app Aktivate raises $3.7 million Series A funding round

Hyperice secures capital infusion of more than $100 million from Atlas Credit Partners

Minnesota Wild upgrade Xcel Energy Center with DAS installation from American Tower to power 5G

Track and field club Star Athletics partners with Lila for wearable resistance product

People and Pop Culture

U.S. Soccer's Cindy Parlow Cone forges new path in sports leadership

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Quote of the Day

We have a great brand, we’ve had a great business and we want to stay in that business. That said, we’re going to be openminded there too, not necessarily about spinning ESPN off but about looking for strategic partners that can either help us with distribution or content.
-- Disney CEO Bob Iger, on the company wanting to remain the sports business.

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