Daily Issue

09.24.2024

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Franchises

Tigers’ late playoff push excites fans, boosts ticket sales

Inventory for the Detroit Tigers' final home game tickets is slowing getting gobbled up as the ball club could clinch a most-unlikely October berth.

Marketing

Verizon sponsoring 2026 World Cup

Media

Canadian NHL TV rights could draw battle

Media

Fox finding success with Friday night college football games

Fox putting focus on Friday night college football strategy

Michigan-USC edges Tennessee-Oklahoma in Week 4 CFB viewership

Amazon, Rogers could compete in future battle for Canadian NHL TV rights

FloSports to launch 'FloCollege' vertical next month

Scott Van Pelt’s ‘SportsCenter’ thrives in 10th year, becomes postgame hub for major events

NFL Media Notes: Tom Brady making small strides as NFL analyst

Franchises

Tigers’ late playoff push excites fans, boosts ticket sales

Orioles wrap up season with highest attendance since 2015, yet still ranked 19th in MLB

John Fisher pens letter to A's fans, met with tough criticism

Diamond Baseball Holdings acquires Omaha Storm Chasers

Friedkin Group overcomes initial concerns to complete Everton takeover

Colleges

Utah State heading to Pac-12 as Group of 5 conferences deal with realignment chaos

Gonzaga AD disputes report that they are bound for Pac-12

Univ. of South Carolina NIL collective launching media network

Events and Attractions

Presidents Cup fan parking, transportation plans 'ready to go'

Wimbledon looks to capitalize on record interest in '25 finals, increases ticket prices

Pickleball Slam event heading to Las Vegas for third iteration

Marketing and Sponsorship

Verizon signs on as global sponsor for 2026 World Cup

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Bettman shuts down latest NHL expansion reports

Facilities

Poll: More San Antonio voters oppose city's arena plan than support

Climate Pledge Arena ordered to refund fans who paid hidden concessions fee

Betting

Michael Rubin, Jay-Z launch Fanatics sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort

Technology

How the Sharks use of SAP’s CX solutions led to season ticket membership program growth

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - September 24, 2024

Names in the News

Media Innovators Agenda Announced

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Quote of the Day

The excitement we’re hearing and feeling around the city and across our entire fanbase is palpable. We’re seeing Tigers fans respond in incredible ways to this push for the postseason, including significant television ratings, high levels of engagement on social media, and an increased demand for tickets.
-- Ilitch Sports + Entertainment President & CEO Ryan Gustafson, on the excitement around the Tigers during its late-season playoff push.

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