Daily Issue

09.13.2024

Featured

Events and Attractions

UFC eyes unique experience at Sphere

UFC President Dana White has waited a long time for his vision of a fight at the Sphere to take place and it is now finally here.

Franchises

Renewed Effort

Events and Attractions

Music City GP aims to regain energy

Franchises

Report: Stephen Ross begins renewed attempt to sell piece of Dolphins

Fueled by Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever set WNBA home attendance record

MLB reaffirms A’s move to Sacramento next season despite player concerns

Manchester United not charged by Premier League for controversial Covid loss

MLB Franchise Notes: Rubenstein faces questions on team's strategy

Events and Attractions

UFC 306 gearing for a unique fight experience at Vegas' Sphere

LPGA apologizes after transportation issues keep fans from Solheim Cup start

Sources: Organizers seeking $8M-$10M for title sponsor for December match featuring LIV, PGA Tour stars

Music City Grand Prix CEO hopes Sunday's race can recapture energy of street race

Media

WBD's early renewal with Charter a boost for post-NBA world

Leagues watch as Stars officially launch Victory+ streaming service

Greg Olsen in unusual spot at Fox Sports after emerging as top NFL analyst

NHL urging for more mic'd-up moments to further promote league, docuseries

Chicago Sports Network approaching first distribution agreement with DirecTV

Fubo-Venu Sports trial set for October 2025

Media Notes

Colleges

Strong reaction pours in for newly rebuilt Pac-12

Looking Ahead: Possible outcomes for the Pac-12 in realignment

Looking into the prospects of a media deal for the rebuilt Pac-12

Future of Mountain West murky following Pac-12 poaches

Marketing and Sponsorship

Fanatics Sportsbook, NWSL's Washington Spirit sign sponsorship agreement

Firestone signs extension as IndyCar tire supplier

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Opinion: NFLPA's lawsuit against DraftKings exposes dark side of sports betting

Facilities

Steelers begin upgrades at practice facility following NFLPA survey criticism

Olympics

Utah 2034 Olympic organizers take inspiration from Paris

Opposition from Eiffel family, Parisians mar Hidalgo's plan to leave Olympic rings on tower

Technology

Inside the tech powering UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - September 13, 2024

Names in the News

Early Registration Discount for Intercollegiate Athletics Forum Ends Today

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Quote of the Day

Something that kind of gets lost with people, the Pac-12 enterprise, the network, is a massive asset that’s sitting there that was, quite frankly, a big reason why we considered this. One, what you can do on campus with that, but two, revenue streams it can potentially generate down the road.
-- San Diego State Univ. AD J.D. Wicker, on the benefits of moving from the Mountain West to the Pac-12.

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