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The Jaguars’ last two selections in the upcoming NFL Draft “will be announced by a U.K.-based fan from a London television station” (NFL.com, 4/1).

Visa has renewed its deal as the preferred payments provider of the MLB Giants. The relationship dates back almost 20 years (THE DAILY).

The domestic-battery trial of NHL Kings D Slava Voynov was “delayed a second time, following a courtroom dispute Wednesday about whether Voynov’s wife should be compelled to testify.” The trial is now expected to start July 6 (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 4/2).

The Detroit City Council today will "either approve or deny a request" for zoning changes to Olympia Development’s proposed Red Wings arena and entertainment district (MLIVE.com, 4/1).

Brad Slater, agent to UFC fighter Ronda Rousey, following her appearance at WrestleMania 31 said that “no further plans were being discussed for her to take part in any WWE programming, now, or in the future” (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 4/1).

Dover Int’l Speedway and Dover Downs Hotel & Casino this month will support Autism Speaks’ Light It Up Blue campaign. The track’s Monster Monument and hotel exterior will be illuminated in blue throughout the month (Dover Motorsports).

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