Hornets Owner Michael Jordan today as part of the team's Swarm to Serve day of community service announced a $500,000 "investment in charities working with literacy." Bank of America and Lowe's "partnered to help promote the cause" (CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.com, 6/20).
Sources said that NBA Draft prospect Marquese Chriss has "agreed to terms on a multiyear footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Nike." The deal was "negotiated by agent Rob Pelinka of Landmark Sports" (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 6/20).
Pro Football HOFer Bill Polian, who once served as Colts President & Vice Chair, will "become the 13th member of the team's Ring of Honor" (INDYSTAR.com, 6/20).
Lagardere Sports has signed No. 1-ranked amateur golfer Jon Rahm for management and marketing representation. Rahm will be repped by Lagardere's Steve Loy with Jeff Koski assisting day to day (Lagardere Sports).
NBC Sports today named Dave Briggs, Ahmed Fareed, Brett Haber, Fred Roggin and Rob Simmelkjaer studio hosts for its Rio Games coverage, working out of NBC Sports Group's international broadcast center in Stamford, Conn. (NBC).
Organizers of the Rio Games have launched the "first physical ticket offices" in the city (AP, 6/20).
Sports nutrition drink BiPro USA has signed rookie WNBA Sun G Rachel Banham to an endorsement deal (BiPro USA).
