Sources said that Time Warner Cable "reached out to Cox Communications" in recent days "to discuss the possibility of a combination of the two cable companies, but Cox didn't show interest" (WSJ.com, 4/27).
The NBPA today confirmed that that the union will launch its first annual Basketball Players Awards in Las Vegas this July. Awards will be presented in categories including MVP, Best Rookie, Man of the Year, Global Impact Player and Best Home Court Advantage (NBPA).
The Legacy Agency today announced that it has signed former Georgia State G R.J. Hunter for NBA representation. TLA will handle all off-the-court endeavors (TLA).
Oilers Entertainment Group today announced that film producer Joel Silver has partnered with Oilers Owner Daryl Katz to create Silver Pictures Entertainment, a new company that will develop, produce, and provide/arrange for financing on feature films, TV and digital projects (Oilers).
The Orioles are “offering a voucher to fans who had tickets to Saturday’s game after nearby protests put Camden Yards in lockdown.” The team will offer fans “free tickets to a future game this season” (BIZJOURNALS.com, 4/27).
AOL.com has partnered with Churchill Downs to launch the #HomeStretchSweeps social media sweepstakes, which will send one winner on a weekend getaway to next year’s running of the 142nd Kentucky Derby (AOL).
