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06.11.2024

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People and Pop Culture

Jerry West passes away at 86

Jerry West, one of the greatest players and greatest executives in NBA history, has passed away at the age of 86.

Media

NBA media rights deal could boost WNBA

Franchises

Bears won't sell stake for stadium funds

Media

Report: NBA's next media rights deal could be 'rocket fuel' for WNBA

ESPN facing criticism for length of studio and halftime segments

Shari Redstone ends Paramount merger talks with Skydance

Local N.C. newspaper to release expanded daily edition throughout U.S. Open at Pinehurst

Franchises

Bears not considering selling minority stake for stadium funding

John Henry's comments on Red Sox ownership draw criticism

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Goodell leading NFL's dedicated effort to expanding flag football

Canada's youth hockey participation shrinking amid rising costs to participate

UFL attendance varies widely across markets, led by St. Louis

Marketing and Sponsorship

Jalen Hurts tops NFLPA's player merch sales list for 2023 season

U.S. gymnast Frederick Richard using social media to build business portfolio

Boxer Jake Paul launching new CPG brand W

Marketplace Roundup

Events and Attractions

Google's Kate Johnson talks company's growing investment in women's sports

‘Use your normal playbook,’ how agency consulting execs position women’s sports

New Cincinnati sports commission aims at attracting 'large-scale' events

Vancouver to host FIFA fan festival at Hastings Park, PNE

Report: Big Ten hockey teams to play at Wrigley Field next season

TST doubles sponsorship, entry-fee revenue in year two

Olympics

USA Basketball official says Caitlin Clark's popularity not 'purview' of team selections

Colleges

College World Series gives glimpse at how college sports changes could affect baseball

Technology

LED video display provider GoVision hires Matt Ritter as SVP/Business Development

People and Pop Culture

Jerry West, NBA legend and front office pioneer, passes away at 86

RedBird Capital's Gerry Cardinale betting on sports IP amid changes to the media landscape

Former MLBer Jayson Werth talks getting involved in horse racing, winning the Belmont

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Quote of the Day

There’s no Kobe in Los Angeles if not for Jerry West. There’s no Shaq in Los Angeles.
-- ESPN's Stephen A. Smith, on Jerry West's impact on the Lakers franchise.

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