Daily Issue

09.06.2023

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Franchises

Seeing Red

Manchester United shares take steepest single-day fall in price after claim Glazer family no longer considering sale.

Media

ESPN ready for McAfee show launch

Marketing

Josh Allen growing profile as endorser

Franchises

ManU shares have steepest single-day fall in price amid Glazer family report

Interest in Messi driving up ticket prices for Fire match

Orioles to receive all profits from Bruce Springsteen concert at Camden Yards

Sources: Brewers' David Stearns 'down the road' on talks to join Mets front office

Brewers' Attanasio given green light to further invest in Norwich City FC

Danny Wirtz's Blackhawks transition 'feels natural' since father's passing

Lions' Ford Hamp re-building franchise around honesty

Media

Disney, Charter pushing customers to online services during TV blackout

ESPN ready to step into McAfee era with show's launch Thursday

Wondery adding podcasts with known personalities in push to be hub for sports

'Hard Knocks' wraps up where it started, with focus on Aaron Rodgers

Marketing and Sponsorship

Bills' Josh Allen becoming one of NFL's most-sought after for endorsements

Tom Brady inks deal with Delta as strategic advisor

Chelsea meets with PIF-backed Riyadh Air over potential shirt sponsorship deal

Pickleball's popularity leading to more dedicated space for equipment in stores

Marketplace Roundup

Leagues and Governing Bodies

UFC's White comments on PFL-Saudi deal, questions Bellator talks

Facilities

Las Vegas Grand Prix track prep approaching final stages

Events and Attractions

Tennis' popularity continues surge through U.S. Open

Royal Montreal Golf Club readies to host '24 Presidents Cup

New Orleans looking to host Rugby World Cup final in 2031

Olympics

IOC delays decision on which sports to add for 2028 L.A. Games

Esports

Riot Games to prioritize other inventory over direct in-game brand integrations

Technology

Athlete-led investment firm Apex Capital launches €50M fund targeting sports, media and entertainment

HBCU Gameday app to include generative AI previews and recaps

Sports stock market app Mojo launches daily fantasy sports game

People and Pop Culture

NASCAR taps Josh Harris as next Darlington Raceway president

Executive Transactions - September 6, 2023

Names in the News

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Quote of the Day

The fan base is upset about everything from how much they’re charged in concessions to just the relationship with the family, and this one is now becoming the poster child or poster family for how not to engage with fans.
-- Yahoo Finance’s Brad Smith, on the relationship between Manchester United owners the Glazer family and fans.

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