Leagues and Governing Bodies

ATP in discussion with Saudi Arabia's PIF on possible partnership

Daily / Monday, June 26, 2023

ATP Chair Andrea Gaudenzi “publicly acknowledged for the first time” that talks “have been held” with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, according to Stuart Fraser of the London TIMES. Gaudenzi said that “‘positive’ discussions have taken place with several potential investors,” including the Public Investment Fund (PIF), “over the...

Andretti looking to enter NASCAR in coming years

Daily / Monday, June 26, 2023

Andretti Autosport is kicking the tires on deals in NASCAR to possibly enter America’s leading racing series in the coming years, according to people familiar with the matter. The team is currently applying for an F1 expansion slot in addition to its current racing activities in IndyCar,...

NFL players 'in the dark' over status of NFLPA Exec Dir search

Daily / Monday, June 26, 2023

The NFLPA soon will be selecting a new exec dir, but players “ remain in the dark ” on the matter, according to Mike Florio of PRO FOOTBALL TALK. A source said that “multiple players have attempted to get information from their team-elected representatives, but to no avail.” At...

N.Y. Giants’ Thibodeaux hopes to lead, profit from cricket explosion in U.S.

Daily / Monday, June 26, 2023

Cricket’s push into the U.S. has another entrant this summer with the USA Masters T10 league, trying to get off the ground in August. The six-team league is a new gambit by T Ten Global Sports, which has operated a similar league in Abu Dhabi for six...

NHL Awards-Draft combo in Nashville could be model for the future

Daily / Monday, June 26, 2023

The NHL is taking over downtown Nashville for the next four days, bringing its annual NHL Awards and Draft to the same location for the first time since 2006 when they were both held in Vancouver. The offseason double feature, which is tied together by a three-day country music...

NFL looks to explain gambling policy to players amid confusion

Daily / Monday, June 26, 2023

Players and agents have “complained that the NFL hasn’t done a great job of explaining the intricacies of the gambling policy ,” according to Ben Volin of the BOSTON GLOBE. One of the more “head-scratching policies” is that NFL players are “allowed to bet on other sports, even...

Q&A: NWSL's Berman talks expansion process, future

Daily / Monday, June 26, 2023

NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said that qualified investors were “already ‘knocking on our door’” when she took her role last year, according to a Q&A by Michael Silverman of the BOSTON GLOBE. Berman spoke about “Boston’s bid and what goes into the expansion process.” Excerpts of the conversations have...

Wembanyama drawing global attention to NBA as international star

Daily / Monday, June 26, 2023

The notion of basketball being a "global game and the NBA being a global league is not new,” but there has “never been an international player coming into the NBA with the hubbub” that Victor Wembanyama has, according to Tim Reynolds of the AP. The Spurs' top...

MLB sees big crowds, enthusiasm at London Series

Morning Buzz / Monday, June 26, 2023

The Cardinals and the Cubs "split Major League Baseball’s second London Series" over the weekend, and the sounds around London Stadium yesterday "suggested a decent number of the 55,565 in attendance were genuinely invested in the sport." Players from both teams "emphasised the seriousness of MLB’s trip across the...

Fenway Sports Group lands second TGL franchise

Morning Buzz / Monday, June 26, 2023

Fenway Sports Group is adding golf to its growing team ownership portfolio, landing the second franchise of TMRW Sports’ TGL golf league that will begin play in January. TGL recently announced L.A. Golf Club as its first team, and four more are expected to be confirmed before...

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We'll see how well everything's attended and what the folks here think about it, but I do think there's something here that's very unique and could become a signature for us.
-- NHL Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer, on how hosting the league's awards and draft in the same location has logistical benefits and possible commercial opportunities. Alex Silverman, SBJ

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