Daily Issue

01.10.2025

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Media

Inside Venu's Demise

The demise of Venu Sports, the bundle including ESPN, WBD and Fox, comes as the market continues to shift.

Leagues

NFL attendance ticks up again in 2024

Events and Attractions

Doping cases cloud Australian Open

Media

ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery opt to discontinue Venu Sports

Analysis: Venu Sports' demise comes as media market continues to shift

Prime Video's Jay Marine talks future rights targets, state of legacy media

'Unstoppable' and Anthony Robles look to inspire new generation of wrestlers, donors

People and Personalities: Al Michaels reportedly planning return to 'TNF' booth next year

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NFL attendance ticks up again in 2024, but caveats emerge

Jets, Browns join Jaguars in hosting games in London next season

PGA Tour in process of consolidating Tournament Business, Championship Management divisions

Column: With new media deal on the horizon, NBA must embrace next generation of stars

Vancouver fans express interest in women's hockey as PWHL Takeover Tour receives good turnout

Sold-out LOVB debut sees strong in-person environment, broadcast struggles

Events and Attractions

Doping cases cloud Australian Open with Sinner and Swiatek facing scrutiny

LVCVA set to vote on potential expenses tied to hosting future CFP championship game

Wells Fargo Championship ends with record $28M revenue in final year

PBR delivered uniquely American show to Madison Square Garden

Franchises

Report: Raiders fired Telesco in move for next coach to hire exec

Report: Patriots' Kraft admits to rushing Mayo hiring in private meeting

Padres sell out season tickets amid ownership dispute

Franchise Notes

Marketing and Sponsorship

Lululemon signs Frances Tiafoe, expanding presence in tennis

Brightside Windows CEO discusses Blazers, Seahawks, Timbers' partnerships

Marketplace Roundup

Facilities

Michigan State issues food and beverage RFP for its athletic venues

Astros planning 'major overhaul' at Daikin Park including replacement of all seats

Colleges

Houston plans to offer full $20.5M in revenue sharing for athletes

Olympics

French Alps leader visits Utah to tour 2030 Winter Games venues

People and Pop Culture

Vince McMahon to pay $400,000 penalty, reimburse WWE $1.3M in SEC settlement

Executive Transactions - January 10, 2025

Names in the News

SBJ Tech Week 2025 agenda has been announced

Sponsored content

Quote of the Day

I would say all of us are probably quite sensitive to what we take on board and what we use.
-- Tennis player Emma Raducanu, on refusing an antiseptic spray for an allergic reaction to ant bites after the recent anti-doping violation by Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek.

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