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01.24.2025

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Finance

Kasten: LAD spending 'good for MLB'

L.A. Dodgers President & CEO Stan Kasten tells the L.A. Times that their spending is really good for baseball. ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that with every transaction by the Dodgers, MLB faces growing cynicism that has reignited calls for a salary cap.

Leagues and Governing Bodies

NHL preps for Bettman's retirement

Events and Attractions

Aussie Open crowds causing issues

Franchises

Despite cries of 'ruining the game,' Dodgers believe their spending is a plus for baseball

Jaguars land Liam Coen as coach on the heels of firing GM Baalke

Ted Segal offering investment options for Houston Dash, retains PJT Partners

Column: Utah Hockey Club shouldn't abandon 'Yeti' name hopes

White Sox open SoxFest Live amid low expectations for upcoming season

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Report: NHL BOG preparing for Gary Bettman's retirement

NBA's European ventures highlighted through NBA Paris Games

NASCAR not concerned by carmakers' F1 ventures, wants to break speed records with EV prototype

F1 drivers could face month-long bans for swearing

Events and Attractions

Raucous Australian Open crowds causing issues at event

Marketing and Sponsorship

Licensing companies hoping for Bills-Eagles Super Bowl

Meta to run Super Bowl ad starring actors Chris Hemsworth, Chris Pratt

JGR finds FedEx replacement with challenger freight brand Saia

PGA Tour Superstore growth continues, aided by upstart TGL

Tag Heuer taking 'big gamble' in F1 deal to increase visibility

Clark, Manning featured in St. Vincent Hospital commercial

Media

Report: Amazon banking on live sports to boost Prime Video, ad revenue

CNN docuseries to offer 'clear-eyed look' at Kobe Bryant's complex legacy

Media Notes

Facilities

Tension remains between Bengals, Hamilton Co. as Paycor Stadium lease expiration approaches

Tampa Sports Authority looking for clarity on Raymond James Stadium repair costs

BOS Nation owner sees opportunity to step out of 'baby sister' role with White Stadium

Manchester Mayor supportive of new stadium or renovation options for Old Trafford project

Olympics

U.S. Ski & Snowboard partners with Ski Austria

Colleges

Cincinnati athletics report revenue leap, rise in expenses for FY24

Finance

Disney's Iger sees 30% compensation increase in 2024

New Nike CEO Elliott Hill has work cut out overcoming 'grim' 2024

Report: Adidas plans to cut up to 500 positions

Technology

Mental performance app alphabeats forms advisory council for product development, promotion

People and Pop Culture

Executive Transactions - January 24, 2025

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Quote of the Day

I raised the specter that at some point this is something the league is going to have to deal with because when you’re dealing with a CEO who has been doing this as long as I have, it’s a more complicated process. But the only discussion that was had was with three-plus decades at this job, at some point the league is going to have to deal with the reality that I can’t do this forever.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, on discussing his eventual retirement with the executive committee for the first time ahead of December's Board of Governors meeting.

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