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Atlanta growing strong in push to be NHL expansion city

Daily - 04/18/2024

Two groups are “known to have reached out” to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to express their desire for an expansion franchise in Atlanta, or its northern suburbs, but Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said that “actually more that have had the league’s ear,” according to Ken Sugiura of the ATLANTA...

Rams’ Kevin Demoff keeping an eye on betting, private equity, building fandom in L.A.

Football Newsletter - 04/18/2024

My boss Abe Madkour got things going early on the football side during the first session, tossing a light-hearted zinger at Rams President Kevin Demoff, who was just elevated to oversee all teams within the Kroenke Sports & Entertainment portfolio. “How many teams can you oversee and operate?” asked...

Soccer leaders highlight different realities in women’s game

Daily - 04/18/2024

Excitement about recent business triumphs in women’s sports -- from NWSL franchise valuations to March Madness viewership -- has been among the most prominent themes throughout the 2024 CAA World Congress of Sports. But with all those positive storylines, it’s easy to lose sight of how much work remains...

Discussing the different realities in women’s soccer

Closing Bell - 04/17/2024

Excitement about recent business triumphs in women’s sports -- from NWSL franchise valuations to March Madness viewership -- has been among the most prominent themes throughout the 2024 CAA World Congress of Sports. With all those positive storylines, however, it’s easy to lose sight of how much work...

NASCAR COO says sides are ‘very close’ on charter agreement

Closing Bell - 04/17/2024

NASCAR COO Steve O’Donnell called it the “never-ending question.” So how close are NASCAR and its teams on a charter agreement. “We’re very close," O'Donnell said. O’Donnell was part of a panel Wednesday at the CAA World Congress of Sports in L.A....

NHL, NHLPA invested $14M in cities during season

Closing Bell - 04/17/2024

The NHL and NHLPA invested more than $14M in cities across the U.S. and Canada during the 2023-24 regular season. This came through community impact programs and initiatives including: NHL Club Cultural Celebration and Awareness Nights, Hockey Fights Cancer, Learn to Play, First Shift, NHL Player Inclusion Coalition, United By Hockey Mobile...

WWE plans to keep WrestleMania, top five premium live events in North America

Daily - 04/18/2024 | Unpacks Newsletter - 04/17/2024

WWE intends to keep its five biggest events, including WrestleMania, in North America, but it's looking for its other premium live events to be held internationally, WWE CEO Nick Khan said Wednesday at the CAA World Congress of Sports in Los Angeles. The five are: Royal Rumble, WrestleMania,...

Smith confirms NHL-to-Utah reports at World Congress of Sports

Morning Buzz - 04/18/2024 | Unpacks Lite Newsletter - 04/17/2024 | Unpacks Newsletter - 04/17/2024

Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake owner Ryan Smith tacitly confirmed today at the CAA World Congress of Sports the widespread reports that the NHL is on the verge of selling a franchise to his investment group, Smith Entertainment Group. He didn't specifically reference the Arizona Coyotes, but...

NBA gives Jontay Porter lifetime ban for gambling

Closing Bell - 04/17/2024

Raptors C Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for life after an investigation revealed he had "disclosed confidential information to bettors, limited his participation in at least one game while he was with Raptors and bet on NBA games while playing...

PFL says MMA is big enough for two marquee promotions

Daily - 04/17/2024 | Daily - 04/17/2024

Mixed martial arts remain one of the fastest-growing sports across the world, and the head of the Professional Fighters League believes there is plenty of room for two marquee MMA circuits to satisfy more than 650 million global fans. Donn Davis, the PFL founder, chair and...

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NASCAR COO says sides are ‘very close’ on charter agreement

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WWE plans to keep WrestleMania, top five premium live events in North America

Smith confirms NHL-to-Utah reports at World Congress of Sports

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PFL says MMA is big enough for two marquee promotions

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