Stewart-Haas Racing today is expected to announce a new sponsorship deal for NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, revealing the "identity of a new primary sponsor" for the No. 10, along with a "paint scheme as teased in the sneak peek posted by Danica on Twitter" (MOTORSPORT.com, 8/17). It is "expected the sponsor will be committed to supporting Patrick for nearly 30 of the 36 Sprint Cup Series races" in '16. Sources indicated that the deal will "introduce a new sponsor to the sport" (FOXSPORTS.com, 8/17).

NASCAR website Jayski is reporting the sponsor “could be” healthy snack company Nature's Bakery (JAYSKI.com, 8/18).

The Flames today are expected to unveil their plans to "build a 'giant' enclosed sports complex" for the NHL team and the CFL Stampeders, "as well as a public field house." While "most have remained tight-lipped," local official Ray Jones hinted that CalgaryNEXT "would be a single, massive facility, according to the plan he saw several months ago." Jones said, "It would all be combined together, all three." He "cautioned the plan could have changed over the ensuing months" (CALGARY HERALD, 8/18).

NBCUniversal today formally announced that it is investing $200M in BuzzFeed. A release noted that the two companies "will work together on Olympics coverage, though it doesn't say how," and NBCU also "doesn't say which Olympics." When NBCU announced its deal with Vox Media, it "didn't mention anything about the Olympics, even though Vox Media's biggest property" is SB Nation (RECODE.net, 8/18).

The Palm Beach County (Fla.) Commission today will vote on a land swap deal allowing the Astros and Nationals to build a new Spring Training facility in West Palm Beach. This comes after the West Palm Beach City Commission last night voted 5-0 in favor of the deal, which will be "sealed after a final vote" by the Commission on Aug. 31. The swap "requires supermajority votes by both governments." The city "negotiated another concession in the deal – a 12-acre city park on the southwest side" of the new complex (PALM BEACH POST, 8/18).

Basketball HOFer Michael Jordan today is "expected to take the witness stand" in a Chicago court as part of the trial against defunct grocery chain Dominick's over an '09 ad. A jury has spent a week "with Jordan in the courtroom" of U.S. District Judge John Blakey. He will "eventually face off with lawyers for Dominick's, who have tried to show that Jordan has sometimes broken his own rule of entering exclusively into long-term endorsement deals" worth $10M or more (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 8/18).

Prudential Center will host its first-ever Sales Academy summit today, bringing together more than 200 execs from the organization’s four pro teams – the 76ers, Devils, D-League Delaware 87ers and AHL Albany Devils – for a day of sales-focused panels and discussions. Execs scheduled to present include Devils, 76ers & Prudential Center CEO Scott O’Neil, Devils President of Business Operations Hugh Weber, 76ers CRO Chris Heck and 76ers Exec VP/Business Operations Lara Price.

Jason Day's weekend PGA Championship win results in a bevy of print activation today, with Concur running full-page ads in both USA Today and the N.Y. Times: "A true major champion." Zurich Insurance goes full-page in USA Today – "Congratulations To Our Ambassador" – while Rolex offers full-page treatment in the N.Y. Times – "Triumphant!" NetJets runs a quarter-page N.Y. Times ad: "Congratulations, Jason, On Your First Major Championship."

Rolex also runs a full-page N.Y. Times ad congratulating Jordan Spieth for becoming the world's top-ranked golfer: "Number One!" Both Rolex ads promote watches in the brand's Oyster line (THE DAILY).

Well-deserved, record breaking major championship win. Congratulations @JDaygolf #MajorDay #PGAChamp pic.twitter.com/sbIk5VD2lQ

— Concur (@Concur) August 17, 2015

Seventeen-year-old golfer Brooke Henderson last night made the decision to "petition for immediate membership" in the LPGA, and a decision from Commissioner Mike Whan is expected to "come today" (TWITTER.com, 8/18).

The first of 65,400 seats were installed at the Vikings' new stadium last night. Season-ticket holders and several high school athletes invited to the event all "had a similar reaction: The building is big and airy" (Minneapolis STAR TRIBUNE, 8/18).

The Missouri Development Finance Board today is set to vote on $15M in tax credits for a proposed riverfront stadium for the Rams. The request for $15M is the first of $50M "over three years" (ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, 8/18).

"It's a mind-boggling thought what could have happened if players unionized" – Vanderbilt AD David Williams, on the NLRB dismissing Northwestern football players' petition to form a union (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 8/18).

"They clearly are breaking their own ceiling in their accomplishments and I hope they are very successful at what they do because it will certainly open doors to many others" – Cowboys Exec VP & Chief Brand Officer Charlotte Jones Anderson, on Jen Welter joining the NFL Cardinals' coaching staff and Sarah Thomas becoming an official (DALLASNEWS.com, 8/17).

"It wasn't a hatred of Los Angeles. It was more of a love for this community" – Chargers QB Philip Rivers, on previously expressing concerns over the franchise's possible move to L.A. (Mult., 8/17).

"I haven't seen the city like this in 20 years. It's just such a great atmosphere wherever you go" – Baseball HOFer Roberto Alomar, on the feeling in Toronto around the Blue Jays, who own the third-best record in the AL (USA TODAY, 8/18).

“Really classic Djokovic: Great on clay but always struggles on grass” – NBC’s Jimmy Fallon, on Novak Djokovic complaining of a marijuana smell at the Rogers Cup in Montreal (“The Tonight Show,” NBC, 8//17).

Last night’s 11:00pm ET edition of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” led with A’s-Orioles, followed by Mariners-Rangers, highlights of Barcelona-Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup and Redskins QB Robert Griffin III talking about his on-field play. Last night’s 11:00pm ET edition of FS1’s “Fox Sports Live” led with Giants-Cardinals, followed by D-backs-Pirates, Mariners-Rangers and Griffin discussing his play. FS1 aired highlights of Barcelona-Athletic Bilbao about 50 minutes into the broadcast.

DETROIT FREE PRESS column: "As I watched Boston's $4.6-billion bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics collapse several weeks ago amid financial concerns, I started wondering if Detroit could ever get into physical condition for an eighth bid at Olympic glory." Also, a look at the three things Detroit would need to land the Games.

The DESERET NEWS profiles Chris Hill, who is heading into his 28th year as Utah AD. Hill has been the "face of University of Utah sports longer than any man in the school’s 165-year history."

Also:

• A summary of renovation projects at NFL stadiums this season.
• Among players, Darrelle Revis is the NFL's savviest negotiator.
• The importance of Brewers prospect's decision to come out.
• Bears players being taught the advantages of proper sleep habits.
• Villanova faces tough search in replacing AD Vince Nicastro.
• Cost-of-attendance money is about to start hitting athletes' pockets.
• Two takes on how Dan Gilbert has redeveloped downtown Detroit.
• Univ. of Tennessee football team embracing virtual reality tech.

With the joint practices in the NFL, is there any need for preseason games?

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) August 17, 2015

Disappointing not to be able to show women's matches at @CincyTennis. USTA's decision -- sadly, most matches shown nowhere, fans lose.

— Brett Haber (@BrettHaber) August 17, 2015

It's the longest circuit in the world, it's the toughest circuit in the world . . . OKAY I GET IT!!! STOP! SHOWING! ME! THAT! COMMERCIAL!

— Cliff Corcoran (@CliffCorcoran) August 18, 2015

Cotton-Eyed Joe; your reminder that Yankee Stadium is in fact a joyless circle of hell

— Jay Jaffe (@jay_jaffe) August 18, 2015

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “British Musicmakers of the ‘90s.”

“One critic called them ‘a social phenomenon,’ ‘the most widely recognized group ... since John, Paul, George and Ringo.’”

Michigan-based Fairlife milk brand will "be gifting six-year-old Brady Carpenter a lifetime supply of their product" after he asked Univ. of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh a question about milk during the team's media day earlier this month. Carpenter asked Harbaugh how much milk "he needs to drink to become a big-time quarterback" (MLIVE.com, 8/17).

“Who are the Spice Girls?”