Daily Issue

08.15.2023

Featured

Facilities

Storm Front

The Hurricanes reach a new 20-year lease at PNC Arena that includes building a mixed-use development.

Colleges

Caitlin-Mania spurs record ticket sales

Franchises

Laura Ricketts group buys Red Stars

Facilities

Hurricanes cement N.C. future with PNC Arena lease, development agreement

Indiana exploring modern changes to Memorial Stadium

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Engelbert meeting with Denver investors on possible WNBA expansion

NWSL aiming for growth as international leagues continue ascent

Sources: Burke to take on leadership role with new women's hockey players' union

Basketball prospect Trentyn Flowers joins NBL's Next Stars program

Events and Attractions

WWC shatters attendance records at semifinals mark

National Bank Open sees record 219,000 spectators

Hungary uses World Athletics Championships to establish image, prepare Olympics bid

Marketing and Sponsorship

Topgolf seeks to grow business with 'fun and accessible' campaign

Stanford's Cameron Brink inks NIL deal with New Balance

Eggo, Sugarlands teaming for second collab with help of JTG Daugherty Racing

NASCAR boosts marketing efforts in college sports

Franchises

Laura Ricketts-led group reaches principle deal to buy NWSL Red Stars for $35.5M

Soccer Franchise Notes: Ares exploring loosening ties to Crystal Palace

Media

Women's World Cup takes big viewership hit in Round of 16

5-Hour Energy founder buys majority stake in SI

Host Sage Steele leaving ESPN after settlement

Colleges

Iowa women's basketball sells out season tickets for first time in history

NCAA's Baker outlines 'path forward' in letter to membership

Betting

Details continue emerging around blockbuster deal for ESPN Bet

Olympics

Flag football, cricket among sports waiting 2028 Games decision

Finance

CVC Capital Partners revives stock market listing plans

Technology

Infinite Athlete partners with TGL to incorporate Tempus Ex Machina's FusionFeed technology

IBM adding new AI-powered integrations for this year's US Open as part of USTA partnership

People and Pop Culture

Oak View Group taps Ade Patton as next Chief Financial Officer

Executive Transactions - August 15, 2023

Names in the News

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Quote of the Day

This further solidifies the respect the NBL has across the globe and highlights its status as a genuine and proven pathway towards the NBA.
-- NBL Commissioner Jeremy Loeliger, on top U.S. prospect Trentyn Flowers foregoing college to join to the Australian league’s Next Stars program.

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