Daily Issue

01.23.2025

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Events and Attractions

Global Star

Victor Wembanyama is embracing his burgeoning role as face of the NBA as the Spurs head to his native France.

Events and Attractions

Brazil eyes long-term NFL agreement

Legal and Governance

St. Pete City Administrator says no deadline in contract to repair Tropicana Field

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Brazil in discussions with NFL for a long-term agreement to host international games

NBA to debut new LED-infused shot clock from Tissot at All-Star Game

Inside look at the 2025 PGA Show

Media

Comcast debuts new sports-focused video bundle

Netflix's sports rights strategy helping to position it as alternative to ESPN

Early data shows TGL topping comparable college hoops, drawing younger viewers

Report: TNT Sports on verge of re-signing 'Inside The NBA's O’Neal, Smith

'They Call it Late Night with Jason Kelce' likely to continue after trial period

Audience Analysis: Unrivaled averaging 204,000 viewers to date

Marketing and Sponsorship

Red Bull charges back into NASCAR with Trackhouse in important sponsor win for series

Union's Cavan Sullivan highlighted in upcoming Messi, Adidas marketing campaign

Citigroup CMO discusses company's sports marketing strategy

Lacoste planning 'aggressive' U.S. market push to increase annual sales

Franchises

Twins unveil new ticket membership and rewards program

Columns: Jags' Khan 'self-inflicted' issues hampered coaching search

Columns: Hiring Glenn the 'right move' for Jets' Woody Johnson

Mavericks CEO Welts outlines vision for franchise's growth

Cardinals struggled to avoid opposing fan stadium takeovers in 2024

NFL Franchise Notes: Hiring Ben Johnson a 'big win' for Bears, Poles

Facilities

St. Pete City Administrator says no deadline in contract to repair Tropicana Field

Cost of White Stadium rehab for Boston taxpayers grows to $100M

Belmont Park's $455M reconstruction includes new revenue generating capabilities

Building Blocks: Renderings of the Week

Colleges

Ivy League decides to opt-out of House settlement agreement

Nebraska athletics sets records for revenue, expenses in FY23/24

OSU AD Weiberg urges expense review to enhance competitiveness and revenue

Finance

Puma posts below market net income as brand launched cost saving program

People and Pop Culture

Josh Kraft puts together strategy before joining Boston mayor race

Executive Transactions - January 23, 2025

Names in the News

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Quote of the Day

This is not something I think would work with just anyone, but he’s one of those guys that I believe can pull it off.
-- ESPN President of Content Burke Magnus, on Jason Kelce’s late night show experiment being different from what others at the network do.

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