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12.05.2023

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SBJ Events

Sports wagering education top of mind for athletic leaders

Experts at SBJ's Intercollegiate Athletics Forum spoke about the need for educating student-athletes on sports betting.

Colleges

Baker proposal a 'new era' for NCAA

Franchises

Is RSN model hurting Kraken in Seattle?

Colleges

Baker's radical proposal for college athletics pushes NCAA into 'new era'

Sports wagering education top of mind for athletic leaders

When it comes to NIL, 'nobody knows what is real'

Univ. of Arizona President Robbins details layoffs, ticket-price hike at faculty meeting

SDSU lowers football ticket prices for 2024 season by 20%

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas is shaping to be the 'biggest one yet'

Secrecy around Shohei Ohtani negotiations exemplified by Dodgers fallout

Media

Demise of RSN model seen as hurdle for Kraken in market growth

Lions introduce alternate channel for local broadcasts to fans

'Nickmas Game' returns as Nickelodeon will air Chiefs-Raiders on Christmas Day

Tennis Channel, Roku partner for 24-hr sports network in U.S.

Facilities

A's owner Fisher to owe $45M to Oakland county by mid-May over relocation

Dallas council members want to work to keep Mavs in the city

Univ. of Wisconsin begins stadium upgrades for '24 season

Franchises

Sounders' purchase of OL Reign clears hurdle, nears finish line

Marketing and Sponsorship

Fanatics signs multiyear NIL deal with ESPN's No. 3 high school recruit

L.A. brand Staple collabs with MLS for streetwear collection inspired by MLS Cup

Finance

Josh Harris, David Blitzer team with Shaun White to invest in We Are Camp

Sphere's opening shows have brought in $75M as venue approaches profitability

UK Athletics showing financial losses of about $4.7M without BBC income

Betting

DraftKings rolls out new ‘Pick6’ app around player prop picks

Events and Attractions

World Champions Cup golf event looks to gain foothold

Technology

Genius Sports launches FanHub ID to help marketers and content owners build fan-based profiles

People and Pop Culture

Sports business veteran Jim Easton passes away

Executive Transactions - December 6, 2023

Names in the News

Sponsored content

Quote of the Day

We’re not going to have enough inventory to take care of everybody in the demand.
-- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, discussing ticket and suite sales for what will likely be a record-setting Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas this February.

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