CAA Managing Partner David "Doc" O'Connor "is leaving the agency" to become CEO of MSG. The two companies "have worked together closely ever since O’Connor helped launch" CAA Sports in '06. O’Connor’s hiring "caps off a three-month search to fill the CEO vacancy" left by Tad Smith, who left in March to become President & CEO of real estate agency Sotheby's (HOLLYWOODREPORTER.com, 6/22). O'Connor "helped shape the agency into the modern Hollywood superpower." No departure date "has been set" (DEADLINE.com, 6/22).

Patriots QB Tom Brady today is scheduled to appeal his DeflateGate punishment at the NFL's N.Y. offices, and the session is "as big as it gets." If the hearing "runs long, it will continue on Thursday." The appeal is Brady's "opportunity to prove his innocence," or at least convince NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell that his "four-game suspension is unjustifiably harsh." The CBA states that Goodell "must make his decision 'as soon as practicable,' but with no defined timeline"  (BOSTON GLOBE, 6/21). FoxSports.com lists the likely figures on both sides of the table:

The NHL begins its offseason schedule in earnest today with its annual GM meeting in Las Vegas at the Bellagio. Commissioner Gary Bettman will inform GMs of the salary cap for next season, a number that is expected to fall somewhere between $70-71M. This past season’s cap was $69M.

Tomorrow, the league’s BOG also will meet in Las Vegas to discuss a variety of topics, notably the potential opening of the expansion process. While there will be no announcement of any new franchises following the meeting, it is possible the governors vote to formally investigate potential expansion cities. Other topics that will be discussed include the ongoing legal battle in Glendale between the city and the Coyotes, a change in the overtime format, a coach’s challenge that would prompt video review and progress related to the re-launched '16 World Cup of Hockey.

NFL officials today will meet with Chris Melvin of Nixon Peabody, the law firm representing the San Diego city and county governments regarding a proposed new Chargers stadium in Mission Valley. Melvin will update the officials on a "proposed timeline for an environmental impact report" (ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER, 6/23). Melvin has "helped negotiate several other NFL stadium deals." This comes after San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer spoke with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell yesterday afternoon, and the "telephone conversation lasted about 45 minutes" (SAN DIEGO UNION-TRIBUNE, 6/23). 

The U.S. defeated Colombia 2-0 last night in a FIFA Women's World Cup round of 16 match before a crowd of 19,412 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton (EDMONTON SUN, 6/23). SI's Grant Wahl tweeted it was "odd to see so few USA fans here in Edmonton compared to previous games. But we're a lot farther from the border here too." USA Today's Martin Rogers: "Huge number of empty seats here at Commonwealth Stadium – disappointing crowd."

Boise State today will name Curt Apsey its new AD. Apsey, currently AD at Carroll College, will replace Mark Coyle, who was recently hired as Syracuse AD. Apsey served as Boise State Senior Associate AD from '98-'14 and as interim AD for four months "before Coyle officially took over in January 2012" (IDAHO STATESMAN, 6/23). Apsey was named Carroll AD last September. Boise State "wasted little time in its hiring process" (Helena INDEPENDENT RECORD, 6/23).

Warriors F and NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala appeared on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” last night along with the NBA championship and MVP trophies. Host Jimmy Kimmel asked, “Did you check these or carry them on?” Iguodala said of the victory parade in Oakland, “That was an awesome experience. The fans came out and supported us. At one point there were 1 million people. It was crazy.” Iguodala said Warriors coach Steve Kerr promised him and G Stephen Curry that if they won the title they would play Augusta National, as both players are “big golfers.” Iguodala on Kerr: “You need an ‘in’ and he has an ‘in.’” Kimmel pointed at the trophies and said, “I think these are pretty good ‘ins’ right here” (“Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC, 6/22).

The Red Sox plan to retire Pedro Martinez' No. 45 on July 28, “two days after the pitcher is inducted” into the Baseball HOF (ESPNBOSTON.com, 6/22).

Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia has signed a three-year extension of his endorsement deal with Sullivan Tire and Auto Service (BOSTON HERALD, 6/23). 

Tennis Warehouse has renewed its partnership as the official online tennis store of the ATP World Tour through '17 (ATP World Tour). 

Under Armour runs a full-page ad in USA Today congratulating Jordan Spieth on winning the U.S. Open: “Two Majors. Two Wins. And He’s Just Getting Started.” Rolex runs a full-page ad in the N.Y. Times lauding Spieth’s victory: “History-Making!” (THE DAILY).

“I made a mistake. I take full responsibility for that. But I’ve learned a lot. I’ll be better at what I do going forward – whatever that is – because of this experience and the things I’ve learned through it all” – Former Hawks GM Danny Ferry, on his indefinite leave this past season for uttering insensitive comments about then-free agent Luol Deng (USA TODAY, 6/23).

“I’m sure he’s aware of lacrosse now. I was going to ask him how many players are on the field, but I didn’t want to do that to him in public yet” – Syracuse lacrosse coach John Desko, on new AD Mark Coyle having worked only at schools that did not field lacrosse programs (SYRACUSE.com, 6/22).

“I’m two months into the job here so you should ask guys that have been here longer” – Texas men's basketball coach Shaka Smart, when asked about men's AD Steve Patterson’s relationship with his coaches (DALLASNEWS.com, 6/22).

“We aim to highlight the unity and the solidarity of a cosmopolitan city, which I am sure will be one of the key strengths to win” – Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, on the city officially launching its bid to host the ’24 Games (REUTERS, 6/23).

"He really is hilarious in this movie. It's unsettling how funny he is" – Director Judd Apatow, on working with Cavaliers F LeBron James in the new movie "Trainwreck" ("Conan," TBS, 6/23).

Last night’s 1:00am ET editions of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and FS1’s “Fox Sports Live” led with highlights of U.S.-Colombia Women’s World Cup match. ESPN followed with Astros-Angels, Dodgers-Cubs and highlights of Virginia-Vanderbilt at the College World Series. ESPN reported on the arrest of Sean "Diddy" Combs for allegedly assaulting one of his son’s football coaches at UCLA 18 minutes into the broadcast. FS1 followed with Dodgers-Cubs, Royals-Mariners and Women’s World Cup highlights of Norway-England. FS1 did not report on the Diddy arrest.

ESPN’s Keith Olbermann called out his “world’s worst” persons in sports: The Maple Leafs for tweeting out a “little joke” after a local N.Y. newscast reported the Mets lost to the “Maple Leafs.” Olbermann also criticized a female A’s fan for reaching for a foul ball while holding a small child, and Kingsford Capital Management’s sponsorship deal with Scottish soccer club Partick Thistle and their new mascot.

GRANTLAND.com on the state of college football: "In an era of haves and have-nots, the abrupt collapse of one of the little guys could be seen as business as usual. In Southern Miss’s case, though, the decline has been compounded by the plate tectonics of conference realignment."

The N.Y. TIMES on the Almaty, Kazakhstan, bid for the '22 Games: "Almaty has put together a bid that is comprehensive and original." But winning July's IOC vote is "another matter."

Also:

• Harvard professor: Boston Olympics could boost innovation economy.
• Facebook takes cue from NFL's Rooney Rule with hiring process.
• MLB's pace-of-play initiatives have worked to shorten game time.
• Jordan Spieth gives golf fans a new face for the sport in the U.S.
• FBI struggles to find who is responsible for MLB Cardinals' hacking.
• '17 NBA All-Star Game will bring celebrities in droves to Charlotte.
• Las Vegas betting big on NHL approving expansion to the city.
• Persistence has paid off for MLB Giants GM Bobby Evans.

If NYM's leadership doesn't make a significant acquisition,this will be akin to a player repeatedly failing to run out grounders. No excuse.

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) June 23, 2015

Paris 2024 is a worthy Olympic bid city, but c'mon, it's no Billerica.

— Kevin Paul Dupont (@GlobeKPD) June 23, 2015

For all NFL writers standing outside on Park Avenue today, BE CAREFUL. It’s gonna be a hot one. Things could get deflated. Or just sweaty.

— Dan Levy (@DanLevyThinks) June 23, 2015

If Roger Goodell wanted to make Tom Brady uncomfortable this a.m., he should've invited Strahan, Osi, Tuck and JPP to attend the appeal.

— Art Stapleton (@art_stapleton) June 23, 2015

General Sports & Entertainment will break ground on a $12M ballpark in Utica, Mich. The facility will house a three-team independent developmental league organized by GSE's Andy Appleby.

A celebration of life ceremony in honor of '57 Heisman Trophy winner John David Crow will take place at Texas A&M's Reed Arena. Crow died last Wednesday.

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “The Future of Television.”

“This live-action TV show about a family debuted in 1965 and was set in 1997.”

NBC’s Jimmy Fallon said, “I want to congratulate Jordan Spieth, who won the U.S. Open yesterday in golf, and I want to say congrats to Tiger Woods, who found an old locket while he was retrieving his ball from the lake. … You can tell [Spieth is] young because he’s never heard of any of the products they advertise during golf tournaments. He’s like, ‘What the hell is Levitra?’ But it seems like everyone was complaining about the course of the U.S. Open this year, especially how dry the greens were. They were complaining and I think they have a point. Watch this putt here.” The broadcast aired footage from the U.S. Open where a golfer makes a putt but the ball is “coughed” out of the cup. More Fallon: “On Saturday, the Washington Nationals’ Max Scherzer pitched a no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He said that was his Father’s Day gift to his dad and then his little brother was like, ‘Can you put my name on that too? I got him a mug’” (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 6/22).

“What is ‘Lost In Space?’”