MLB is creating “MLB Fan Cave: World Baseball Classic Edition” for next year’s tournament. The league will select 16 fans, one representing each of the participating countries, with the representatives of the final four teams traveling to S.F. for the championship round. Entries will be accepted through Jan. 11 (MLB).
The '13 WNBA Draft on April 15 will be held live in primetime for the first time in the league's 17-year history. ESPN2 will provide coverage of the first round starting at 8:00pm ET, with ESPNU picking up the telecast of the second and third rounds at 9:00pm (NBA).
The NBA today announced a deal with Reliant for sponsorship of several events as part of NBA All-Star 2013 in Houston, including the All-Star Jam Session, NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service and All-Star 5K Race (NBA).
Procter & Gamble Brazil announced an endorsement deal with soccer legend Pele (P&G Brazil).
The City Council of Mesa, Ariz., today is expected to approve a $60.3M contract for construction of a Cubs Spring Training facility (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 12/10).
