Daily Issue

09.07.2023

Featured

Franchises

Josh Harris changing team's perception

The Washington Commanders enter the new NFL season with hope that perception is starting to change around the franchise.

Media

ESPN's DTC plan upsetting Charter

Media

WBD to put sports on Max for free

NFL Season Preview

Harris aims to change perception around Commanders as season kicks off

Penner enters second year of Broncos ownership with more understanding of football business

CBS crew again tops The Athletic's NFL broadcast survey

NFL names Verizon Business as new coach-to-coach communication supplier for 2023 season

Eagles sponsors taking full advantage of Kelly green throwbacks

Hyundai maintaining big presence during NFL games, adds 'TNF' buy

49ers sign Lexus in luxury category

Betting companies exploring increased incentives for NFL season

BetMGM adds new features to app ahead of the NFL season

Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ having trouble casting for possible second season

NFL Media Notes: Rodgers acquisition putting bigger spotlight on Jets

Media

Disney's future plans for ESPN a factor that led to dispute with Charter

WBD plans to offer free live sports on Max for limited time

Audience Analysis: Fox draws great results from Deion's debut

Events and Attractions

Saratoga Race Course could host '24 Belmont Stakes amid Belmont Park construction

High temperatures causing concern for players at U.S. Open

Oilers ready to return to Commonwealth Stadium 20 years after first outdoor game

Concerns grow around transportation of workers during Las Vegas GP

Chicago Marathon projected to post record-breaking turnout

Colleges

UNC's Cunningham respects ACC's decision to expand, though concerns remain

Big Ten preparing travel and logistics as addition of West Coast schools draws nearer

Univ. of Wisconsin working on Camp Randall volume after fan complaints

Marketing and Sponsorship

UConn's Paige Bueckers becomes latest athlete to join Nike's NIL stable

Coors Light leans into Ohtani's moment with damaged digital sign campaign

Marketplace Roundup

Facilities

ASM Global has contract renewed to keep overseeing NRG Park

Electrical fire at Baltimore stadium complex took two chillers offline in July

Franchises

Senators looking toward new era for team after ownership change

Franchise Notes

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Judge rules minor league teams' lawsuits to go to trial

Finance

Daktronics sees record net sale of $232.5M in Q1 of FY2024

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - September 7, 2023

Names in the News

Sponsored content

Quote of the Day

Your role as an owner is to be a responsible steward, be an example, do the right thing. Engage with the city. Set up the fan experience in a way that’s super positive. Give back to people in need. Help change communities. And then ultimately win football games.
-- Commanders owner Josh Harris, on his obligations entering his first season with the franchise.

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