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Comcast Corp. has unveiled a new corporate logo that "incorporates the trademark bird long associated with the NBC broadcast network" (WSJ.com, 12/11).

Steelers LB LaMarr Woodley has become the fifth new owner in the Professional Bowlers Association, joining fellow celebrity owners Clippers G Chris Paul, actor/comedian Kevin Hart and former NFLers Jerome Bettis and Terrell Owens (PBA).

Li Ning today denied a report that claimed "a merger proposal had been made by its rival" Peak Sport (GLOBALTIMES.cn, 12/12).

Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown today announced a deal with the MLS Union for EverBank Field to host an annual exhibition match each February for the next three years (THE DAILY).

Mobivity Holdings today announced a partnership with C Spire Wireless to create interactive fan engagement features for the Grizzlies and FedExForum. Mobivity will bring to bear its mobile marketing platform, as well as use of in-stadium graphics for live polling, text-to-win campaigns and picture-to-screen engagement (Mobivity Holdings).

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On this week’s pod, SBJ’s Austin Karp has two Big Get interviews. The first is with TNT’s Stan Van Gundy as he breaks down the NBA Playoffs from the booth. Later in the show, we hear from ESPN’s VP of Programming and Acquisitions Tim Reed as the NFL Draft gets set to kick off on Thursday night in Motown. SBJ’s Tom Friend also joins the show to share his insights into NBA viewership trends.

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SBJ I Factor features an interview with Molly Mazzolini. Elevate's Senior Operating Advisor – Design + Strategic Alliances chats with SBJ’s Ross Nethery about the power of taking chances. Mazzolini is a member of the SBJ Game Changers Class of 2016. She shares stories of her career including co-founding sports design consultancy Infinite Scale career journey and how a chance encounter while working at a stationery store launched her career in the sports industry. SBJ I Factor is a monthly podcast offering interviews with sports executives who have been recipients of one of the magazine’s awards.

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