Daily Issue

08.09.2023

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Colleges

Big Shoes To Fill At OSU

Ohio State's Gene Smith, one of the most influential ADs in the country, is set to retire after this academic year.

Facilities

76ers unveil more around arena plan

Franchises

Orioles create blemish amid revival

Marketing and Sponsorship

Georgia Tech AD sees Hyundai partnership as 'transformative' moment for department

Chelsea FC expected to name tech company Infinite Athlete shirt sponsor for 2023-24 season

Kelce starring in new DirecTV ads touting provider's sports packages

LVCVA set to sponsor NBA in-season tournament

Under Armour looks to improve North American footing by increasing wholesales

Media

Column roundup: Suspending announcer dampens Orioles' return to prominence

Guillén unapologetic while commenting on White Sox

LPGA records most-watched month ever in July

ESPN Radio sets new morning show lineup

The Athletic reports Q2 loss but increase in revenue

USWNT World Cup ouster could cost Fox a huge audience

Up and Down: Carli Lloyd, Richard Sherman, and Ourand’s embarrassing Orioles

Audience Analysis: Hall of Fame Game up 10% from 2022

Leagues and Governing Bodies

MLS clubs suggesting changes to transfer rules following Messi arrival

NBA scores high in TIDES report for diversity practices

Franchises

Buccaneers put big branding, sales push behind creamsicle throwbacks

Ishbia focusing on Footprint Center fan experience with recent partnerships

Angels resolute on decision to keep Ohtani as free agency looms

Facilities

76ers reveal more details on design of proposed downtown arena

Olympics

On Location tries to ‘change the landscape’ with Paris 2024 hospitality

Colleges

Ohio State AD Gene Smith retiring after this academic year

Sankey: SEC watching latest developments, not actively recruiting schools

Mountain West continues to consider options, with Pac-12 merger still possible

Oregon State AD mum on Pac-12 future during Reser Stadium tour

Pac-12's future in Vegas remains unknow beyond this season

Cal financial situation hangs over search for conference home

ACC's potential westward expansion could bring benefits to media partners

Events and Attractions

R&A continues strong investment in AIG Women's Open

Fewer teams in white shorts at WWC latest example of movement in women's sports

Betting

ESPN taking advantage of exploding sports betting market with Penn deal

Finance

Endeavor revenue rises; UFC-WWE merger expected to close next month

Technology

Full Swing Golf comes on as official tech partner of soon-to-launch TGL

People and Pop Culture

Longtime Tigers voice Jim Price dies at 81

Executive Transactions - August 9, 2023

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Quote of the Day

The changes in the industry is not what caused me to say I needed to step away. I always felt and my mentors have always said you’ll know when it’s time.
-- Ohio State AD Gene Smith, on why he is planning to retire at the end of the current academic year.

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