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The Jaguars announced plans for their "first-ever caravans" this season in "an effort to help regionalize their fan base." The team will take current and former players, coaches and cheerleaders to Brunswick, Savannah, Waycross and Valdosta, Ga., and Palm Coast, Port Orange and Gainesville, Fla., during the month of June (FLORIDA TIMES-UNION, 5/18).

Phoenix Racing's No. 51 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Chevrolet driven by Kurt Busch will carry primary sponsorship from Monster Energy in Saturday night's Sprint All-Star Race at Charlotte Motor Speedway (Phoenix Racing).

NBA Draft prospect Michael Kidd-Gilchrist has reportedly signed an endorsement deal with Nike (TWITTER.com, 5/18).

ESPN The Magazine this week features Manchester United F Wayne Rooney on the cover of its World Football issue (THE DAILY).

USA Today's Travel section features a story on "ballparks tied to unforgettable baseball moments" under the headline, "10 Great Places To Strike Baseball Gold" (USA TODAY, 5/18). The list of ballparks is below:

10 GREAT PLACES TO STRIKE BASEBALL GOLD
Angel Stadium Kauffman Stadium
AT&T Park Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Chase Field Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Dodger Stadium Wrigley Field
Fenway Park Yankee Stadium

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