Sports Business Daily: Issue

11.27.2023

Featured

Leagues

Tiger opens up on PGA Tour issues

Tiger Woods, in his first public comments since the PGA Tour-Saudi Public Investment Fund framework agreement was announced, said during his Hero World Challenge press conference today that he was "surprised" by the June 6 announcement and that players didn't have "any input" beforehand.

Franchises

Tepper defends actions, touts 'patience'

Franchises

St. Louis City SC eyes accessibility in 2024

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Tiger Woods says he was 'surprised' by PGA Tour-PIF framework announcement

NASCAR continues to test global waters

IndyCar looking to add new 'high impact' event to 2025 schedule

Major League Rugby loses franchise as Toronto Arrows fold

Franchises

Tepper defends actions, touts 'patience' in press conference following Reich firing

St. Louis City SC looking to make games accessible to more fans in '24

Independent Pioneer Baseball League set for expansion in Oakland

Media

Sports Illustrated continues to face backlash over alleged AI-generated content

Phelps says NASCAR could add two media partners in next rights deal

WWE breaks its social media record with return of CM Punk

Colleges

Texas A&M uses Turnkey for Elko hire due to understanding of college landscape

Tulane hires Northern Iowa AD David Harris as new AD

College Notes

Finance

WWE-UFC merger faces lawsuit that challenges sales process

Patricof, numerous athletes make investment in IMG Academy

Facilities

Sources: Wild looking to secure public bond funding for Xcel Energy Center renovations

Olympics

Brisbane cricket stadium to be demolished and rebuilt ahead of '32 Games

Marketing and Sponsorship

McLaren poaches Monster from Mercedes

Pop-Tarts Bowl to feature first edible mascot for winners

Liquid Death changes name of 'Armless Palmer' drink after legal threat from Arnold Palmer estate

Events and Attractions

NHL looking to highlight player personalities with return of player draft for All-Star Game

Technology

Diamond Kinetics, Marucci Sports develop first smart bat with swing-tracking sensor

Sportsnet taps Sportradar to deliver data for North American broadcasts

People and Pop Culture

Steve Scebelo to depart NFLPA, NFL Players Inc.

Executive Transactions - November 28, 2023

Names in the News

Plan Now to Attend the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum Virtually Next Tuesday

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Quote of the Day

Minnesota loves the Wild. We’re the state of hockey. So, it’s not that we don’t want hockey in the state, it’s just, this isn’t an appropriate use of bonding dollars for a private entity.
-- Minnesota state Rep. Nolan West, on the idea of using state funds to help renovate Xcel Energy Center for the Wild.

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