Talks to keep various Fox RSNs on Spectrum cable systems "will continue" until 7:00pm ET tonight after "another extension of the deadline" in the dispute between Fox and Charter Communications. FS Sun, which carries Rays games, "faces a similar issue" as other RSNs, though today's game against the Yankees begins at 1:00pm ET and will not be affected (TAMPABAY.com, 4/11). The next Royals game on FS K.C. is scheduled for today at 7:15pm CT, so it could be blacked out. Fox may also "pull channels" such as FS1, FX and Nat Geo (KANSASCITY.com, 4/11). In the Twin Cities, FS North broadcasts of the Twins, T'Wolves and Wild-Blues first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series "would also be impacted" (STARTRIBUNE.com, 4/11).

Ticketmaster has hired industry vet Greg Economou as its Head of Sports for North America & Chief Commercial Officer, a newly created role that gives him oversight of the ticketing giant's operations in both pro and college sports. Economou, who has had stints with Dick Clark Productions, MSG, the Bobcats and NBA, will report to Ticketmaster North America President Jared Smith and be based in the company's L.A. HQ. “This is an incredibly transformative time for ticketing, and I’m very excited to apply the things I’ve learned at the prior stops in my career,” Economou said.

See more in today’s issue of THE DAILY.

The T'Wolves revealed a new team logo at halftime of last night's home finale against the Thunder, and the new mark will be implemented beginning with the '17-18 season. The new logo was created over the past 12 months as part of a collaboration among the team, the NBA and Mississippi-based RARE Design, which has also handled redesigns for the Hornets, Pelicans, Hawks and Kings. The logo reveal is the first in a series of announcements about the new identity (T'Wolves).

The Golden Knights today will announce that Lotus Broadcasting "will be the radio home" for the NHL team. Lotus, the "dominant player in Southern Nevada sports," also is "home to UNLV men's basketball and football, 51s baseball, several locally based sports talk shows as well as national programming." It "beat out CBS Radio and Beasley Broadcasting" for the Golden Knights rights. The "plan is to have the Knights" on Lotus-owned Fox Sports Radio stations, which include AM and FM signals. Games "will be broadcast in Spanish" on ESPN Deportes (LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL, 4/12).

Team Dignitas, the e-sports franchise owned by the 76ers, has struck a deal with Facebook for its players to live-stream their practices and other content on the social media site, in addition to Twitch. By becoming the first North American e-sports team to do a Facebook deal, Dignitas hopes to reach a much larger audience than can be found solely on Twitch, which has a loyal fan base of gaming enthusiasts, but just 1/20th the users of Facebook. "We’ve obviously wanted to look at ways we can appeal to a broader demographic, and broader fan base, and be able to provide a more interesting landscape for our commercial partners as well,” said Dignitas CEO Jonathan Kemp.

See more in today’s issue of THE DAILY.

USL club Louisville City today will announce plans to "build a soccer-specific stadium" in the Butchertown neighborhood, according to a source (Louisville COURIER-JOURNAL, 4/12). The announcement "will include renderings." A source said that team ownership has 40 acres "under contract" for a stadium that would be "flanked by other commercial development." Cost estimates for the land, stadium and "adjoining retail and entertainment district" were unavailable (BIZJOURNALS.com, 4/11).

The IAAF is slated to "review its proposed schedule" for the '20 Tokyo Games today and tomorrow. While "details of the discussions have not been revealed, racewalkers have expressed fear" that the 50-kilometer event "will be discontinued." The 50k race is "contested by men only and is the longest footrace in the Summer Games, at about 31 miles." This "controversy has erupted" as the IOC "seeks to increase gender equity at the Summer and Winter Games and to appeal to a younger audience" (N.Y. TIMES, 4/12).

Richmond Int’l Raceway this afternoon will announce that the PWBA’s season finale this year will be held at the track during its fall NASCAR race weekend. The Smithfield PWBA Tour Championship will be held at the track’s Old Dominion building from Sept. 3-6. As part of the move, Richmond-based bowling product brand QubicaAMF becomes a sponsor of the women’s bowling tour and will build four lanes for the event. The move is part of the ISC-owned track’s bid to better monetize its footprint. RIR also has been working with AEG Live to book shows at its 6,000-seat amphitheater that had been used sparingly.

German police are "investigating a possible Islamic extremist link to the bombing" of Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund's team bus yesterday. Police said the team was on its way to a home UEFA Champions League quarterfinal match against Monaco, when "three explosive charges detonated" (BBC.com, 4/12). Borussia Dortmund tweeted that the match had been canceled and would be "held instead on Wednesday" (FT.com, 4/11). Read more in today's SBD Global.

Palace Sports & Entertainment Vice Chair Arn Tellem said that he and Pistons Owner Tom Gores "made a presentation" at the NBA BOG meetings last week on Little Caesars Arena being an "attractive option for a future NBA All-Star Game" (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 4/12).

Pittsburgh and Allegheny County authorities have declared today and Friday "Gold Out Days" to honor the Penguins, who open the Stanley Cup Playoffs tonight against the Blue Jackets at PPG Paints Arena (PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE, 4/12).

A crowd of 2,910 was on hand for last night's Univ. of Hartford-Quinnipiac baseball game at Dunkin' Donuts Park, which served as a "soft opening" for the Double-A Eastern League Hartford Yard Goats' new ballpark. The Yard Goats will play their first game there tomorrow night (HARTFORD COURANT, 4/12).

The city of Windsor, Canada, and the Verizon IndyCar Series Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix announced a renewal of their partnership for an eighth year (Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix).

“People don’t think about it, because when you’re at a restaurant, you don’t think about how long the sous chef has been slicing vegetables, either. You just know the quality of the meal” – Verizon Center Senior VP & GM David Touhey, on the facility managing playing surfaces for NHL, NBA and AFL games (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 4/11).

“It will be a lot less confusing where the games are and when these local blackouts hit, which at times made people a little bit unaware of where to go. Now you know where to go. We like that. Simplicity is a good thing” – NBC Sports Exec Producer Sam Flood, on local Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage not being blacked out during the first round (NEWSDAY, 4/12).

“You can tell he’s invested. He’s not just a name attached to the team that we never see. He’s been here. He’s spoken with us individually” – NASL club Puerto Rico FC G Trevor Spangenberg, on Knicks F Carmelo Anthony, who owns the soccer team (N.Y. TIMES, 4/12).

The GLOBE &MAIL goes with the header, "Bettman, NHL Lucky To Have Five Canadian Teams In The Playoffs, But Do They Realize It?" It has been "obvious for some time that Canadian hockey succeeds despite the league, rather than because of it." Meanwhile, the TORONTO STAR goes with, "Toronto Sports Scene On Fire."

THE MMQB header: "The NFL Wrestles With Its Vegas Double Standard." The "arm wrestling controversy will pass, but there will be more." ESPN.com notes, "When the Raiders do make it to Vegas, in two or three years, the team and league will find the new home to be a diverse one."

Also:

• NBA teams are increasingly de-emphasizing radio broadcasts.
• Why Friday night college football is not worth complaining about.
• Coachella music festival flap entangles AEG Chair Phil Anschutz.
• WNBA COO Jay Parry featured in ESPN.com's "Cool Jobs In Sports."

I feel like Romo's that guy who women find attractive & every single guy cannot figure out what women see in him re: his NFL career....

— Greg Brady (@sn590gbrady) April 12, 2017

I dig how Tony Romo said "We're going to make Denver wait" as he addressed the crowd. Just like Denver's making HIM wait, right Elway?

— Jason Smith (@howaboutafresca) April 12, 2017

dude on my flight legitimately using his VR headset in his seat before takeoff. Sorry, but VR will never not look dumb in casual settings.

— Caity Kauffman (@caitykauffman) April 12, 2017

Can't wait for the NBA playoffs. Recognized primarily as the start of the off season for guys who played at Kentucky.

— Colin Cowherd (@ColinCowherd) April 12, 2017

The Stanley Cup, in Grand Central with former @NYRangers great, Mike Richter! Watch @NBCNewYork 4! @NHLonNBCSports @keeperofthecup pic.twitter.com/bjuc2iPz3c

— Bruce Beck (@BruceBeck4NY) April 11, 2017

Under Armour opens its new Brand House in downtown Detroit, and the three-floor, 16,000-plus-square-foot store is "planning to offer guests food and drinks, and shoe customization" (DETROIT FREE PRESS, 4/12).

The Packers are hosting a job fair at Lambeau Field today and tomorrow.

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

“There are rest stops named for Edison, Lombardi and Woodrow Wilson on this road mentioned in the 1968 song ‘America.’”

“What is the New Jersey Turnpike?”