The Oilers have signed Aramark as the food provider for Rogers Place, the team's new $480M arena opening in fall '16. The five-year deal covers all aspects of food service including general concessions, suite catering and club-level dining. The agreement follows Aramark consulting with the Oilers to develop the infrastructure tied to food and beverage operations. Delaware North Sportservice runs the food at Rexall Place, the Oilers' current home.

Lexus has signed a five-year partnership with American Airlines Center and its tenants – the Mavericks and Stars – that includes naming rights to both the Platinum Level club and parking garage. The teams plan to announce the deal today. Financial terms were not disclosed, but both Stars Exec VP & CRO Brad Alberts and Mavericks Exec VP/Corporate Sponsorships George Killebrew said the deal is among the teams’ most lucrative, with each calling Lexus a flagship partner. This comes as construction is underway on Lexus parent Toyota’s new U.S. corporate HQ outside Dallas.

See today's issue of THE DAILY for more on this story.

IndyCar today will pay tribute to Justin Wilson, with the late driver's Andretti Autosport teammate, Marco Andretti, leading a procession of race cars across the Golden Gate Bridge at 4:00pm ET. Andretti "will drive the No. 25, Wilson's number." The Verizon IndyCar Series also announced a "specially designed logo that will be featured on driver helmets and cars this weekend" at the season-ending GoPro Grand Prix at Sonoma. T-shirts and decals are "available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Wilson Children's Fund" set up for his two daughters (USA TODAY, 8/27).

USA Today takes out a full-page ad in this morning's edition to honor Wilson as a "racing champion and a true gentleman." It includes the hashtag #BadAssWilson (THE DAILY).

The Phillies plan to “extend protective netting for fans" after a rash of incidents this season involving fans being hit by objects from the field. Sources said that the Phillies "intend to install such netting at Citizens Bank Park, but are waiting on baseball before proceeding with final plans.” Sources added that the Phillies "do not want to proceed and then be forced to adjust if baseball establishes different regulations." MLB Chief Communications Officer Pat Courtney said that the league "is working diligently on the fan-safety issue, but does not expect a resolution before the end of the season" (FOXSPORTS.com, 8/26).

The Detroit Downtown Development Authority yesterday approved more than $25M in construction contracts for the Red Wings' new arena. The contracts were awarded in "three bid packages," with the main recipients being Midwest Steel, Crown Corr and Vector Foiltec. Local companies "received more than 33% of the work awarded, exceeding" Olympia development's goal of 30% of work for the $533M project (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 8/27).

adidas has released "two special edition pairs of Crazy 8 shoes" ahead of Sunday's Timbers-Sounders match at CenturyLink Field. The footwear is "available for purchase now," and adidas "will celebrate the release of the shoes" with events today in Seattle and tomorrow in Portland. Both events "will feature music and meet-and-greets with players." One pair features a Timbers colorway; the other is in Sounders colors (OREGONLIVE.com, 8/26).

Sources said that 76ers Owner Joshua Harris has pledged to donate $3.5M to the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, marking the "largest gift ever recorded by the nonprofit youth group." Harris plans to announce the donation today at a Police Athletic League center in the city's Harrowgate neighborhood. The gift is being made "through a family foundation affiliated with Harris" (PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, 8/27).

Pizza Hut has signed on as an official sponsor of ESPN Fantasy Football (Pizza Hut).

Under Armour shareholders yesterday "approved an unusual two-for-one stock split." The plan "would preserve" UA Founder, Chair & CEO Kevin Plank's personal control over the company "even as he sells off some shares" (Baltimore SUN, 8/27).

The Nationals last night held a moment of silence prior to their home game against the Padres to honor Virginia-based reporter Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward, who were killed by a gunman yesterday (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 8/27).

Construction on the Vikings' U.S. Bank Stadium "may resume" today. Work was halted after a worker was killed and another injured yesterday due to a fall (ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS, 8/27).

NFL Ticket Exchange runs a full-page ad in USA Today: "Buy & Sell 100% Verified Tickets" (THE DAILY).

“I was told not to tell what the president shot even though he definitely played well. He can hold his own on the golf course. … I don’t want the Secret Service knocking on my door” – Warriors G Stephen Curry, on playing golf with President Obama during a recent trip to Martha’s Vineyard (SI.com, 8/26).

“There’s not an issue at all. I think we’re more welcoming about it than anything. It’s exciting and I hope more women become coaches” – NFL Cardinals S Tony Jefferson, on the team hiring Jen Welter as a coaching intern during the preseason (ARIZONA REPUBLIC, 8/27).

“I feel like he is a guy who has been through a lot and he should be more understanding at times. This is just Cris Carter catching up with Cris Carter” – Jets WR Brandon Marshall, criticizing the ESPN analyst for his “fall guy” remarks at the ’14 NFL Rookie Symposium (Mult., 8/26).

“I presume it’s because it made too much sense” – SNY’s Chris Carlin, on a federal court denying New Jersey's bid for legalized sports betting (“Loud Mouths,” SNY, 8/26).

Last night’s 2:00am ET editions of ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and FS1’s “Fox Sports Live” led with Angels-Tigers as Tigers P Justin Verlander lost his no-hitter in the 9th inning and Blue Jays-Rangers. ESPN followed with Astros-Yankees and Cubs-Giants. The first non-baseball report on ESPN was Redskins LB Junior Galette's Achilles injury 23 minutes into the broadcast. FS1 followed Angels-Tigers with Twins-Rays and Astros-Yankees. Its first non-baseball report was 49ers LB Ahmad Brooks and former NFLer Ray McDonald being accused of different sexual crimes 11 minutes into the telecast.

The WALL STREET JOURNAL goes with the header and sub-head, "At Auburn, Athletics And Academics Collide: Documents show athletic department lobbied to save a major favored by athletes."

The L.A. TIMES notes, "The Bob Hope Desert Classic no longer exists. Nor does the Humana Challenge. But come January, there will be a pro golf tournament in the Palm Springs desert. ... This January's event will be the CareerBuilder Challenge. New name. New dot-com money."

Also:

• If USC coach Steve Sarkisian is on hot seat, so is AD Pat Haden.
• Revenue estimates vary widely for new NHL arena in Las Vegas.
• More NCAA athletes likely to seek own trademarks in future.
• S.F. Bay Area residents look to rent out homes around Super Bowl 50.
• A look at Iowa's Stew & LeNore Hansen Football Performance Center.
• Former Lehman Bros. exec Paul Zoidis helps N.J. land FedExCup event.

A heart attack claimed sportswriting legend Ian MacDonald last night, his daughter Sandra tells me this morning. More to come today

— Dave Stubbs (@Dave_Stubbs) August 27, 2015

Reason 2.8 million to #ENDBIGTIMECOLLEGESPORTS https://t.co/4rK6Ad9I59

— Philip Hersh (@olyphil) August 27, 2015

Think I'd like Christian Taylor with me in a crisis. Man just became the 2d best triple jumper in history and he's….mellow

— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) August 27, 2015

Never thought "Michael Vick, journeyman back-up" would be a thing

— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) August 27, 2015

The Orioles will begin an online auction for the 2130 and 2131 numbered Orioles-themed Maryland license plates in honor of the 20th anniversary of Baseball HOFer Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-breaking the 2,131st consecutive game streak. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Orioles Charitable Foundation.

UCLA will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for both the Wasserman Football Center and Mo Ostin Basketball Center. UCLA AD Dan Guerrero, Wasserman Media Group Chair & CEO Casey Wasserman and Warner Bros. Records Chair Emeritus Mo Ostin, among others, will take part in the event.

The Braves will hold a ceremonial laying of the first bricks at SunTrust Park. Braves Chair & CEO Terry McGuirk, President John Schuerholz, Baseball HOFer Hank Aaron and Braves 1B Freddie Freeman are expected to attend.

New Orleans Times-Picayune columnist Jeff Duncan will moderate a panel discussion at the Sheraton Hotel on the rebuilding of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

AC/DC has created branded sports apparel “unique to each city” on their ’15 Rock or Bust tour. Last night at MetLife Stadium, concession stands “sold football jerseys modeled after the green one worn by the Jets, with an AC/DC logo on the front, A. Young on the back and number 15” (NYDAILYNEWS.com, 8/26).

Last night’s “Final Jeopardy!” category was “Famous Names.”

“In March 2012 this director tweeted, ‘Just arrived at the ocean’s deepest pt. Hitting bottom never felt so good.’”

“Who is James Cameron?”