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05.06.2024

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Franchises

What's next for Leafs, Shanahan?

The Toronto Maple Leafs are now 0-5 in Game 7s under President Brendan Shanahan, resulting in another year with another playoff disappointment.

Events and Attractions

Chamblee joins NBC's U.S. Open booth

Events and Attractions

Preakness waits on Mystik Dan's move

Franchises

Maple Leafs eyeing murky future after another playoff exit under Shanahan

Lakers risk more instability with decision to fire coach Darvin Ham

Connecticut Sun season ticket sales 'roughly' doubled with Caitlin Clark effect

Penguins' front office shakeup includes those on the digital, marketing side

Red Stars hope Wrigley Field match provides evidence to support new stadium funding

Columnist: Bay Area franchises facing lofty expectations

MLB Franchise Notes: Mets have quiet April with massive drop-off in home attendance

Media

NBC going with four-man booth at U.S. Open, including Chamblee, Faxon as analysts

OSU, WSU putting 'final touches' on football TV deal with The CW and Fox

WNBA debut of Reese, Cardoso livestreamed by fan after availability mistake in league app

Media Notes

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NASCAR could change rules to let France family member buy into team

Norman says LIV thinking about owning golf courses, giving teams home venues

Marketing and Sponsorship

Report: Marvin Harrison Jr. has separate Fanatics deal amid NFLPA hold out

Terms of Texas A&M, Adidas revealed, runs through 2027

FP Movement expands presence in tennis through Danielle Collins deal

CJ using title sponsorship of Byron Nelson to create greater community connection in Dallas

Events and Attractions

Derby winner Mystik Dan potentially skipping Preakness raises questions about race's future

Churchill Downs' new $200M paddock draws praise during Kentucky Derby debut

Canadian gov't greenlights more funding for Toronto World Cup games

Facilities

Cardinals could seek public funds for Busch Stadium renovations

Upcoming lawsuit could jeopardize A's purchase of half-interest in Coliseum site

Survey looks at hot dog prices across MLB teams, with average lowest at $5.99

Colleges

Q&A: Univ. of Houston AD Chris Pezman on money, stadium and state of the program

College Notes

Technology

Premier League ref to wear head-mounted camera during match

People and Pop Culture

Dan Meis' design studio team joining AECOM's sports practice

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Names in the News

Industry Execs Discuss What’s Making an Impact and Moving the Needle at the Brand Innovation Summit

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Quote of the Day

We’re trying to show elected officials that if you build it, they will come.
-- Red Stars President Karen Leetzow, on using the team's June 8 game at Wrigley Field as a catalyst to getting funds for a new stadium in Chicago.

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