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02.21.2024

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Franchises

Inter Miami, Messi take main spotlight ahead of 2024 MLS season

The success of Inter Miami CF is among the top storylines in the 2024 MLS season -- the first full season featuring Lionel Messi.

Franchises

Is there friction in Red Sox ownership?

Colleges

New Arizona AD faces big task

MLS Season Preview

Inter Miami, Messi take main spotlight ahead of 2024 MLS season

MLS looking to capitalize on Messi, influx of young, international talent

MLS Players Association urges quick solution to referee lockout

Dynamo seeing surge in season ticket, corporate partners ahead of '24 season

Centene Corp. parts ways as Charlotte FC sponsor

LAFC, German apparel brand Engelbert Strauss partner on multiyear deal

Franchises

Questions are being asked about unity at the top of Red Sox ownership

Brentford taps Rothschild to oversee potential sale process

Arsenal to increase season ticket prices, fans upset with move

Stars growing involvement in youth sports with new facilities and clubs

Leagues and Governing Bodies

German Football League drops plans for private equity investor amid fan protests

Sources: MLB expansion 'not imminent,' unlikely until early 2030s

Tilman Fertitta looking to draw NHL team to downtown Houston

Future of NBA G League Ignite in question amid rise of NIL, other challenges

Marketing and Sponsorship

Royals tap QuikTrip as new jersey patch sponsor

Raising Cane's kicks off major in-store activation featuring NASCAR driver Toni Breidinger

Media

Athletes Unlimited renews deal with ESPN for AU Pro Basketball

FuboTV lawsuit against planned streamer draws support from former FTC exec

Oregon State, Washington shopping for football TV home

Kenny Smith doubles down on comments around 3-Point Challenge

Peacock exclusive NFL playoff game propels 'biggest day' of streaming in history

Facilities

Evolv Express grows NBA presence with NBA Crossover event during All-Star Weekend

Colleges

Arizona's Reed-Francois now tasked with overseeing struggling athletic department

Events and Attractions

NBA All-Star Game criticism gives push to negative perceptions around league

Clark County commissioner says F1 set Vegas GP date, time without consultation

Betting

U.S. sports betting industry sets record with nearly $11B in 2023 revenue

Technology

Apple launches Apple Sports app for real-time scores, stats, live betting odds and more

Meta joins ESPN Edge Innovation Center for ESPN-branded VR sports experiences

On Location makes strategic investment in Wiz-Team event technology

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - February 21, 2024

Names in the News

Thought Leaders Retreat – The Most Exclusive Retreat in Sports Business

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Quote of the Day

Getting people here and around the world to follow MLS and experience it is a positive. Our job is to convert those fans into being passionate supporters of our league and our clubs. And if we have a brand that has global recognition like Inter Miami does, that's a positive.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber, on using Lionel Messi and Inter Miami as a gateway to bring in fans from around the world.

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