Daily Issue

10.16.2024

Featured

Leagues

NWSL expansion getting closer

NWSL brass are making the rounds in various cities as the league nears a decision on a new expansion locale.

Franchises

Rays' 2025 home venue in question

Facilities

County eyes Paycor Stadium dome

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NWSL brass making city visits as league nears decision on latest expansion team

Don Garber: Global soccer would be in better shape with MLS structure

WNBA could be hot commodity for private equity, experts say

Las Vegas showcases support for NBA action in Lakers-Warriors preseason game

IndyCar CEO Miles staying in role, lining up more 'major league' initiatives

Shaun White aims to make Snow League a year-round global circuit

Media

WNBA playoffs viewership experiencing 25-year high

Univ. of Tennessee NIL collective launching free media network

Blackhawks' Wirtz acknowledges fan anger, shares disappointment over CHSN situation

Pelicans launch new direct-to-consumer streaming app

TNT re-signs play-by-play announcer Brian Anderson to multiyear deal

Audience Analysis: ABC leading top college games with SEC on board

Media Notes

Facilities

Where Rays will play '25 home games in question amid damage assessment of Tropicana Field

Hamilton County looking into possibility of Paycor Stadium dome

Rumors swirl around possible Celtics arena project following sale announcement

D.C. United unveils construction of new premium lounge at Audi Field

Franchises

Mark Davis to lean on Brady for Raiders' needs

Boston’s NWSL brand name, BOS Nation, met with mixed reviews

Jerry Jones admits frustration after threatening radio host's job

Liberty GM Kolb's past career experiences proving key in finals run

Franchise Notes

Colleges

Michigan open to advertising inside Big House in quest for new revenue streams

Georgia Tech capitalizing on decision to move Georgia game to Atlanta in '25

UCLA establishes new NIL collective to focus solely on football

Marketing and Sponsorship

Horror sequel characters seen at Dodger Stadium during NLCS Game 2

Marketplace Roundup

Events and Attractions

NFL has 'nothing but optimism' in awarding Atlanta its fourth Super Bowl

FIFA's Infantino praises Seattle ahead of World Cup, Club World Cup hosting duties

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - October 16, 2024

Names in the News

MEDIA INNOVATORS DIVES INTO SPORTS BETTING NEXT MONTH IN NYC

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Quote of the Day

We have a model that has driven our success, and I think if that model was adapted around the world, football would be in much, much better shape.
MLS Commissioner Don Garber, on his belief that global soccer leagues would benefit if more operated as single entities akin to MLS.

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