Daily Issue

02.27.2024

Featured

Franchises

Fund Raising

The Chicago Red Stars want to be in the public money conversation amid White Sox, Bears stadium talks.

Facilities

More renovations set for FedExField

Franchises

T'Wolves sale deadline extended

Facilities

Red Stars eye public stadium funding amid talks of Bears, White Sox stadiums

Commanders ownership invests in new round of FedExField renovations

Cubs talking with city to secure $30M for security upgrades in hopes of landing ASG

KeyBank Center getting new videoboard, roof before the start of next season

Hornets look to move planned practice center to Spectrum Center site

Steelers, Walnut Capital pitch $30M mixed-use development near Acrisure Stadium

PGA Tour details new hospitality areas at East Lake for Tour Championship

IMS upgrades track safety, video boards, adds ticket resale platform ahead of Indy 500

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NWSL clubs all get new Nike kits amid league's push for commercial growth

LIV looking to Anthony Kim's return to golf to draw buzz to Jeddah event

WNBA hopes growing college basketball rivalries transfer to league as players join

Franchises

Lore, A-Rod granted extension in T'Wolves, Lynx sale to raise capital funds

Concern for Jets' future in Winnipeg grows, though situation different from previous move

Panthers increasing 2024 season ticket prices by 4%

NFL Franchise Notes: Reid has chance to be highest-paid coach in football as contract talks begin with Chiefs

Media

Sources: Arena Group owner considering SI-branded TV channel

NBA national viewership up slightly heading into final months

Media Notes

Marketing and Sponsorship

Fanatics lays off more than 100 in reshuffling of Commerce division

Curry, Under Armour looking to continue off-court growth of brand

Events and Attractions

Toronto's FIFA World Cup hosting costs rise to nearly $380M

Atlanta under consideration to host part of possible 2027 Women's World Cup bid

People and Pop Culture

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Quote of the Day

If you’re a politician, what better way for you to leave a lasting legacy in the state of Illinois or the city of Chicago than to do something that’s never been done, which is provide meaningful funding for women.
-- Chicago Red Stars President Karen Leetzow, on how equity needs to be considered as Chicago discusses potential public funding for new pro sports stadiums in the city.

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