Daily Issue

02.03.2025

Featured

Franchises

Shock & Awe

Mark Cuban -- now a minority owner of the Mavericks -- says he wasn't involved in the Luka Doncic trade.

Events and Attractions

NASCAR Clash at Bowman a hit

People and Pop Culture

Remembering Fay Vincent

Franchises

Amid public scrutiny, Cuban says he was not involved in Doncic decision

Lakers look toward LeBron-less future with Doncic-Davis trade

Reports: Saints execs helped with damage control in New Orleans Catholic church sexual-abuse scandal

Padres ownership dispute leaves fans feeling uncertain over future

Column: Edward Rogers to thank for Blue Jays' competitiveness

Utah Hockey Club fans enjoying having say in the team's team through voting process

Leagues and Governing Bodies

Dodgers' spending causing 'payroll disparity' that other teams struggle to match

Some NFL owners hope to see 18-game season in the next 'two to three years'

Report: NFL taking three regular-season games to Australia beginning in 2026

NFL to discuss virtual line-to-gain measurements for next season

NHL projected salary cap increase 'not unprecedented' move for league

WNBA files trademark application for old 'Detroit Shock' name

Cindric stepping back at Penske due to desire for 'better work-life balance'

'F1' movie hoping to bring more attention to sport

Media

Brady serving more roles for Fox than just calling football games

Nielsen out-of-home at 100% ahead of Super Bowl

MLB radio numbers benefitting both in-game and postgame from earlier start times

Grand Slam Track signs media deal with The CW, Peacock

Media Notes

Olympics

USOPC restructuring international, government affairs into merged team

Milan-Cortina builders aiming to reach March deadline for sliding center

U.S. Figure Skating launches fund for families of crash victims

Colleges

Pitt AD talks importance of spending money to remain competitive

Indiana football looking for new revenue streams ahead of athlete revenue sharing

Events and Attractions

NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium a hit for fans, drivers

Marketing and Sponsorship

Averie Collins launches business venture to support women's athletes

Sports and Society

Canadian fans protest Trump’s latest tariffs on goods at Scotiabank Arena

Technology

New report illustrates Roblox's ability to help sports reach younger audiences

NBA selects fourth cohort of companies for Launchpad program

People and Pop Culture

Fay Vincent, former MLB commissioner, dies at 86

Executive Transactions - February 3, 2025

Names in the News

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Quote of the Day

Yes, this is real.
-- ESPN's Shams Charania, on his X feed early Sunday morning following the blockbuster Lakers-Mavericks deal involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis.

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