A source said that the Angels have begun their search for a new GM, "though it's hard to narrow down their list of candidates at this point." Jerry Dipoto stepped down from the position in July (MLB.com, 9/1).
Ole Miss AD Ross Bjork said that the school's new arena, The Pavilion, is "on track for its scheduled opening" of Jan. 7, 2016. He also said that Daktronics will provide the venue with the "largest center-hung video board in all of college athletics" (Jackson CLARION-LEDGER, 9/1).
Smithfield Foods has agreed to be the title sponsor for the Professional Women's Bowling Association Tour's Sept. 13 season finale as part of a two-year partnership with the PWBA (BPAA).
The Barclays runs full-page ads in the N.Y. Times and Wall Street Journal congratulating golfer Jason Day for winning the FedExCup Playoffs event (THE DAILY).
Two companies run full-page ads in USA Today congratulating Scott Dixon and Chip Ganassi Racing for winning the '15 Verizon IndyCar Series title. Series sponsor Verizon goes with, "4 Titles. 1 Legend." Car manufacturer Chevy runs the copy, "There's only room for one driver, but our whole company was riding along" (THE DAILY).
