Franchises
Sharks apologize for inadvertent pro-ICE scoreboard message
The Sharks “inadvertently displayed what appeared to be a message supportive of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s deportation efforts” on SAP Center’s scoreboard on a night meant to “celebrate their commitment to the local Hispanic community.” During first intermission Saturday against the ...
Report: S.F. Giants near deal to hire Tennessee’s Tony Vitello
The Giants are “closing in on hiring” Univ. of Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, according to sources. Vitello transformed Tennessee from an “SEC bottom-feeder into one of the most talent-rich programs in the country.” But his hiring would be an “extraordinary and nearly unprecedented leap for ...
Aces celebrate third WNBA title with Vegas parade
The Aces gathered outside T-Mobile Arena on Friday to celebrate their third WNBA title in four years with another parade, as “pink wigs and tambourines stretched along Toshiba Plaza” and “thousands of fans stretched along Park Avenue.” Aces G Jewell Loyd, who won her third WNBA title after winning t...
Mariners’ postseason run boosts local businesses
With the Mariners one win away from making the World Series, local businesses are “playing off the buzz.” A cycling studio, a bookstore and a nail salon may “not have inherent ties to the sports industry, but they are finding their niches in the Mariners madness to cater to fans.” When the Mariners ...
Lakers might have to accept lower rights fee to expedite Spectrum SportsNet sale
Charter Communications’ intent to sell the Lakers’ Spectrum SportsNet RSN could hinge on new team owner Mark Walter accepting a lower media rights fee from any prospective buyer, according to industry experts.
Aces to hold championship parade today
The Aces’ championship parade in Las Vegas “will begin” at 5pm PT (8pm ET), with the planned parade route “being similar to the Aces’ 2023 championship celebration. The parade will end at Toshiba Plaza in front of T-Mobile Arena, and the celebration there will “last until 7:30 p.m., with fans able t...
Chargers debut new alternate uniforms Sunday
The Chargers will debut their all-gold “Charger Power” alternate uniforms at home Sunday against the Colts, marking the first time in franchise history the team “will take the field in gold jerseys.” Unveiled in July, the striking look “pays tribute to the Air Coryell era, reflecting the bold, innov...
Ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match sparks outrage
Supporters of Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv FC have been “banned from attending their Europa League match away to Aston Villa next month,” according to Ziegler, Brown & Hughes of the London TIMES. Ministers are “attempting to overturn” the ban. West Midlands police advised Birming...
Golden Knights bring in controversial goalie after consulting with players
Golden Knights players “were approached by management” for their opinions on the team signing G Carter Hart, one of five Hockey Canada players acquitted of sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident, before the deal was made official on Thursday, according to Danny Webster of the LAS VEGAS...
In unique role, President/CEO Mark Shapiro guides Blue Jays with steady hand
With the Toronto Blue Jays on the verge of their first postseason series victory since 2016, Yankee Stadium sounded more like a library on Oct. 8. That’s just the way Mark Shapiro likes it.
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Each of those guys was known as the most powerful person in intercollegiate athletics. If that was true, Mark Womack was the second-most powerful man in intercollegiate athletics.-- Former Mississippi State AD Larry Templeton, on how late SEC exec Mark Womack served as the right-hand man to five SEC commissioners during his 47 years with the conference.
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