Daily Issue

12.10.2024

Featured

Leagues

Let's Make a Deal

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund reportedly is nearing a deal to invest in PGA Tour Enterprises.

Marketing

Unrivaled signs UA for uniforms

Media

Unidentified streamer tops WWC bids

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Report: Saudi PIF nearing deal to acquire minority stake in PGA Tour Enterprises

Soto signing could force MLB owners to advocate for salary cap

Sens owner Michael Andlauer rips 'soft tampering' of Brady Tkachuk

Marketing and Sponsorship

Unrivaled signs Under Armour as uniform partner

NBA updates 'Jingle Hoops' ad with animated version to promote Christmas Day games

New AT&T activation allows NBA fans to submit their 'dream' experience

Ohtani's marketability surpasses Dodgers expectations after one year

Media

FIFA informs U.S. companies unidentified streamer submitted top bid for Women’s World Cups

NFL, Netflix set full announcing lineups for Christmas doubleheader

'The Simpsons' alt-cast on 'MNF' brings edgy humor, new tech to broadcast

Franchises

Cohen believed Soto would return to Yankees before making decision to join Mets

Yankees dealing with rare disappointment in being outbid for superstar Soto

Raiders' Davis planning for future by selling multiple stakes in franchise

A's release Sutter Health Park season tickets for '25 season

Cardinals' Mozeliak can shape legacy he leaves for next admin at winter meetings

Red Sox introduce Fenway Fest to replace annual winter event

ManU's Ratcliffe details change need at the club to be competitive

Man City ruling could come down in January, appeal could drag on into next season

Labor and Agents

Boras, Soto were looking ahead in turning down previous extension offers

Facilities

Haslam Sports taps Lincoln Property for mixed-use project at proposed Browns stadium

Lambeau Field stadium district calls on lease negotiations between Packers and Green Bay to resume

Report: White Stadium delays put BOS Nation FC's debut in jeopardy

Under Armour unveils flagship store at Baltimore Peninsula

Colleges

Virginia Tech to maximize revenue sharing for student-athletes in 2025

Oregon's NIL operation backed by Phil Knight turning heads in CFB world

Events and Attractions

Santa Clara considers handing off World Cup hosting responsibilities to Bay Area Host Committee

Technology

SportsBiz names veteran exec Michael Robichaud chief strategy officer

SimpleBet co-founder talks sale of business to DraftKings

People and Pop Culture

Caitlin Clark named Athlete of the Year by TIME

Executive Transactions - December 10, 2024

Names in the News

Nominations for the 2025 Sports Business Awards Are Now Open

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Quote of the Day

This is not about the Yankees versus the Mets. It’s about competing for a player. We both can exist in New York. There’s plenty of room.
-- Mets owner Steve Cohen, on the signing of Juan Soto away from the Yankees.

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