Daily Issue

09.17.2024

Featured

Media

Augusta adds BofA as Masters partner

Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters have added Bank of America as a 'Champion Partner' and also added coverage on CBS Sports and Paramount+.

Marketing

Messi still atop MLS jersey sales

Media

Kelce brings star power to ESPN’s 'MNF'

Marketing and Sponsorship

Augusta National adds Bank of America as 'Champion Partner,' increases TV coverage of Masters

Messi continues to dominate MLS jersey sales

Marketplace Roundup

Media

Jason Kelce brings star power, unique style to ESPN’s 'MNF' coverage

Brady and Belichick share reflections of broadcast experience thus far

Uncertainty swirls around what kind of media deal new Pac-12 could land

Report: Red Sox radio announcers to be team employees starting in 2025

Bulls launch Spanish-language Instagram account

Report: WBD, AEW close to renewing media deal

Playfly Sports founder discusses company's growth on its fourth anniversary

Franchises

Marcelo Claure takes 10% ownership stake in NYCFC, stadium

Premier League facing calls for more transparency from clubs amid Man City hearing

Column: Royals' recent rise serves as 'example' for MLB front offices

NFL Franchise Notes: Commanders' home opener had 'neutral-site' feel in crowd

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Garber: MLS committed to U.S. Open Cup

Man City's Rodri says players 'close' to possibility of strike given congested schedule

Saudi PIF sports firm seeking share of EuroLeague

Rich Kleiman talks investing in Major League Pickleball franchise, rising valuations

Facilities

Success of UFC 306 at the Sphere shows viable future for hosting sports events at the venue

Events and Attractions

Joshua-Dubois fight at Wembley set to be culmination of Saudi investment efforts

Padres announce return of Petco Park rodeo despite San Diego rodeo ban debate

Betting

U.S. Senator endorses SAFE Bet Act to increase sports betting standards

Colleges

Univ. of Utah working with Ute Tribe on new agreement for use of nickname

People and Pop Culture

MLB expands roles for SVPs April Brown, Michael Hill

Executive Transactions - September 17, 2024

Names in the News

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Quote of the Day

Not everything is money or marketing, it is also the quality of the show. When I am not tired I perform better and if the people want to see a better football, we need to rest.
-- Manchester City MF Rodri, on the growing number of games soccer players take part in each year.

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