Daily Issue

12.17.2024

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Leagues

Euro Super League to relaunch

The European Super League has made a new proposal rebranded as the 'Unify League' where games will be streamed on a 'Unified' platform.

Franchises

Brewers bullish on ballpark vote

Colleges

Penn State's Franklin talks CFB problems

Leagues and Governing Bodies

European Super League to relaunch as 'Unify League'

Manfred: MLB expansion would require teams in eastern, mountain/pacific time zones

NBA finally speaks with Knicks, Raptors on stolen files investigation

TGL's first impressions earn high praise

Las Vegas left off 2025 PGA Tour fall schedule

Seattle hosts PWHL in Takeover Tour to boost league growth

Media

Sources: LIV Golf, Fox Sports expected to agree to broadcast deal

Aaron Rodgers docuseries gives deep dive into Achillies injury, controversies

ESPN draws best Heisman audience since 2019 with Hunter-Jeanty drama

Media Notes

Franchises

Canucks fans voice frustration over high ticket prices

Ratcliffe's priorities might hold ManU's women's team back

Van Andel, DeVos families launching MLS Next Pro club in Grand Rapids

NFL Franchise Notes: Bears facing historic hiring decision with next coach

Events and Attractions

Fans of CFP teams preparing for split crowds, cold conditions

Colleges

Penn State's Franklin criticizes timing of transfer portal, calls for CFB commissioner

Univ. of Cincinnati moves '25 football opener to Arrowhead Stadium for monetary reasons

Marketing and Sponsorship

Tennis star Raducanu looking to limit 'distractions' from endorsements

Putting the toaster in the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy

Facilities

Brewers optimistic on district board's lease vote for American Family Field

Representatives from Chicago Stars, Sky testify for bill to allocate stadium funding

Olympics

World Athletics, L.A. Games organizers discuss holding track & field outside of iconic venue

Unveiling of Salt Lake Games organizing committee pushed to early next year

Finance

Sphere sets venue record with $420.5M in 2024 concert gross

Technology

Earthquakes sign Cantaloupe as point-of-service provider at PayPal Park

Payment platform Ordr names Ryan Bott CEO

Lasso Safe, Players Health partner to develop athlete wellness surveys

People and Pop Culture

PGA Tour launching formal search for CEO role

PGA Tour COO Ron Price set to retire from role

Executive Transactions - December 17, 2024

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Quote of the Day

I don’t think it’s in the best interest of the student athlete. I don’t think it’s in the best interest of college football. But I think that’s our challenge right now -- who is really running college football and making the best decisions for the student athletes and for the sport as a whole?
-- Penn State football coach James Franklin, on the current problems in college football including the transfer portal window.

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