Daily Issue

06.10.2024

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Media

WBD exec defends French Open deal

Warner Bros. Discovery’s acquisition of the French Open’s U.S. rights is emblematic of the company’s multipronged sports rights strategy and holds no bearing on the status of negotiations with the NBA, according to TNT Sports Chairman/CEO Luis Silberwasser.

Leagues

WNBA breaks monthly crowd mark

Franchises

'Spend-to-win' plan paying off for Celtics

Media

TNT’s Silberwasser: French Open deal unrelated to NBA rights talks

NBA media rights finalization set to kick off scramble for TV talent

Yahoo Sports hires group of gold medalists for Paris Games coverage

MMA property Invicta signs media rights deal with CBS Sports

FloSports to launch college vertical this fall

Leagues and Governing Bodies

WNBA announces largest monthly attendance in 26 years

NWSL expansion bid update: Who’s in, who’s out

Premier League's legal bills adding up amid actions against its own clubs

Franchises

Grousbeck's 'spend-to-win' strategy paying off on the court for Celtics

Lakers resume coaching search after Dan Hurley rejects offer

Maintaining fan interest will drive long-term success for NWSL Bay FC

Latest group interested in purchasing Everton makes $508M bid

Marketing and Sponsorship

Orioles' jersey patch sponsorship talks heated up after Rubenstein became owner

Cardinals land high-end hotel Global Ambassador as new luxury club sponsor

LA28 signs New Era as headwear provider for Team USA

Visit Detroit inks sponsorship deal with Burnley

U.S. sprinter Fred Kerley, Asics mutually part ways one year into sponsorship

Colleges

NCAA President Charlie Baker sounds off on ongoing process in House settlement

Connecticut state officials lobbied to ensure Hurley stayed at UConn

N.C. State's 1983 national championship basketball team sues NCAA over NIL use

Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard talks changing college landscape

Facilities

Aurora mayor renews stadium pitch to Bears

Olympics

Caitlin Clark named alternate for Team USA basketball roster following snub

Events and Attractions

NHL execs set to check out progress being made at Sphere for upcoming Draft

Technology

Riot Games rolls out consolidation plan, new spring event for League of Legends esports

Relo Metrics partners with Captify to incorporate search-powered insights for marketing campaigns

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - June 11, 2024

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Quote of the Day

We’re doing this for Celtic pride, and we’re going to put everything we can into the team to win a banner, to win a championship.
-- Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck, on why he continues to spend top dollar to keep the team competitive.

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