Daily Issue

11.22.2024

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Events and Attractions

Business is booming for F1 on eve of second Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1’s business momentum was on full display at Thursday’s F1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Events and Attractions

Augusta's Map & Flag expanding

Media

OSU to discuss noon starts after season

Events and Attractions

Business is booming for F1 on eve of second Las Vegas Grand Prix

Las Vegas Grand Prix ready for improved fan experience in second running

Media

Discussions of Ohio State's number of noon games will not take place until after season

Golf Channel spinoff poses questions for future of pro golf on TV

Premier League to start producing, distributing own content after ending IMG partnership

Mariners plan to continue to broadcast games on Root Sports in 2025

LPGA's CME Group Championship third round won't be televised live

Hubie Brown, 91, to call final NBA game for ESPN this season

Media Notes

Franchises

Commanders announce largest season-ticket price hike in more than a decade

Marlins' Sherman spending 'a lot of money' on front office, resources

Wings sell out 2025 season tickets after winning WNBA Draft lottery

Column: Titans’ fan disengagement evident at home games

Jeff Luhnow’s La Liga club gets ABC spotlight against Real Madrid

Arnault family looking to bring new vision to Paris FC

Facilities

Augusta National, Masters to roll out expanded offerings at Map & Flag in Year 2

Rays ballpark deal 'dead in all but name' as St. Petersburg, Pinellas Co. delay funds

Newcastle United considering new stadium move, St James’ Park renovation

Leagues and Governing Bodies

F1 close to expanding grid for GM-backed entry initially started by Andretti

Q&A: Angel City FC co-founder Kara Nortman talks NWSL, Iger/Bay impact

NYCFC-Red Bulls brings playoff energy to Hudson River Derby

Basketball Africa League moves 2025 playoffs to South Africa

Olympics

Unnamed Olympic NGB eyeing HQ in Colorado Springs

Colleges

Michigan lands No. 1 national football recruit after reportedly offering $10M NIL deal

UNC, Ohio State among schools reaching out to fans explaining House preparations

Marketing and Sponsorship

Eagles link up with memorabilia authenticator to sell game-used items

People and Pop Culture

Patriots' owner Kraft reportedly passed over for 2025 HOF class

Executive Transactions - November 22, 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

Fox has the first pick. We're the biggest brand within the Big Ten. We have the most fans who watch our games. The ratings are really high, and I'll just kind of leave it at that, but that's really an offseason conversation.
-- Ohio State AD Ross Bjork, on discussions around the Buckeyes playing six straight noon kickoffs to end the season.

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