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The Suns today formally announced that they have entered into a single-affiliation relationship with the NBA D-League Bakersfield Jam, starting next season. The Suns become the 15th NBA franchise to have a one-to-one relationship with a D-League club (Suns).

The Capitals and AHL Hershey Bears have extended their affiliation agreement through '14-15. The affiliation has been in place for the past nine seasons (Capitals).

The CFL has fined Calgary Stampeders WR Maurice Price for making negative comments on social media about Rams DE Michael Sam (CFL).

NASCAR today announced the launch of a #NASCARwithDAD sweepstakes in collaboration with official partners Goodyear, 3M and Ford. The contest will wrap up on Father's Day, June 15 (NASCAR).

TicketCity today named ESPN's Chris Fowler a brand ambassador (TicketCity).

Fidelis Care and the WNBA Liberty announced a sponsorship deal making Fidelis the team's official health plan partner (Fidelis Care).

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