Daily Issue

11.18.2024

Featured

Leagues

She's Got Spirit

Michele Kang, one of the most powerful women in sports, donates $30M to U.S. Soccer for female-focused programs.

Media

Moving the Goalposts?

Facilities

Senate committee passes RFK Stadium bill

Media

NFL owners considering new Brady rules after Mahomes interview

Pac-12 taps Octagon as media rights strategy adviser

TNT Sports' Silberwasser discusses network's post-NBA future

The Snow League inks multiyear media deal with NBC, Peacock

NASCAR viewership put into spotlight ahead of new media deal

Sports on broadcast TV up 10% in October; Roku Channel sees new high

Marketing and Sponsorship

Kroger confirms move to RFK Racing; team to expand to three cars in NASCAR

Jackie Robinson Estate, IMG expanding global partnership

U.K. water brand Drip signs global deal with UFC

Jordan Brand losing popularity among third-party retailers

TGL focusing on pace of play in new ad campaign

Marketplace Roundup

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Michele Kang donates $30M to U.S. Soccer for female-focused programs

PGA Tour board approves cutting tournament field sizes, number of fully exempt members

Poll: NHL players praise Fanatics jerseys quality

Franchises

Harbaugh changing culture around Chargers, both on and off the field

Utah Hockey Club sets NHL merchandise sales record

Jim Crane yet to decide if Astros will spend big this offseason

MLB Franchise Notes: D-backs open new academy in Dominican Republic

Facilities

Senate committee passes RFK Stadium bill as Sen. Daines announces support

Andlauer, Bettman meeting with Ottawa mayor over Senators arena funding

OKC audit finds city overfunded ASM Global for Paycom Center, Cox Convention Center

CFG Bank Arena GM says renovation creates sustainable concert, event model

Events and Attractions

Las Vegas GP lowers ticket prices to meet dip in demand

Technology

ESPN unveils AI avatar to boost fan engagement and analytics

Dexcom invests $75M in Ōura as part of Series D, valuation of smart ring maker at more than $5B

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - November 19, 2024

Names in the News

Execs Weigh in on the Biggest Industry Issues and Trends at the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum

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Quote of the Day

Limiting players doesn’t help competition. We’re the only sport that decreased the number of teams or players; every other sport has expanded their playoffs or expanded their fields.
-- PGA Tour player Lucas Glover, on the changes being made to the Tour's eligibility criteria, field sizes and the total number of fully exempt members

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