USA Swimming today kicks off its first annual marketing conference titled "#SwimBiz: Social Media, Sponsorship and Swimming" that runs through Tuesday (THE DAILY).
An under-the-weather Marv Albert missed last night's Kentucky-Notre Dame NCAA Tournament game and "was replaced by Brian Anderson" (USATODAY.com, 3/28).
DC United "unveiled a new look for its Talon mascot before its Saturday night home game, meant to make the eagle creature look more athletic, more physically fit, and more appealing to children" (WASHINGTONPOST.com, 3/28).
WWE's Wrestlemania 31 takes place tonight at 7:00pm ET at Levi's Stadium, where "hundreds of media outlets" are expected to be on hand (MIAMI HERALD, 3/28). A "jam-packed" crowd is expected (S.F. CHRONICLE, 3/28).
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Kyle Larson today "will not race at Martinsville Speedway" in the STP 500 after failing to "get medical clearance after fainting during an autograph session" yesterday (AP, 3/29).
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson yesterday "participated in a morning workout" with the MLB Rangers, who drafted him in '13. He "took ground balls and participated in batting practice -- and even hit a home run" (SEATTLE TIMES, 3/29).
USL club Charlotte Independence on Friday night "energized a crowd of 2,241" at UNC-Charlotte's Transamerica Field while making its debut in the league (CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, 3/28).
