The North American FIFA World Cup bid's "request for a fast-track award" of the '26 event is "on hold." Sources said that FIFA's ruling council "has allowed three more months for rival proposals to be presented" (AP, 5/9).
DIY Network announced that Dale Earnhardt Jr. and his wife, Amy, will "headline a home-renovation series set in Key West." The four-episode series will arrive "early next year," following the pair as they "fix up a home in the Old Town historic district" (ORLANDOSENTINEL.com, 5/9).
Lightning Owner Jeff Vinik is partnering with global startup accelerator Dreamit to launch its newest urban technology vertical, UrbanTech, in Tampa (Lightning).
Abilene Christian Univ. reached a 10-year deal for IMG to serve as its exclusive athletics multimedia rights partner. ACU AD Lee De Leon said that the deal, which begins July 1, will more than double ACU's projected revenues in '17-18 (ACU).
CBS Sports Network and the National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced a multiyear extension of their TV contract. The net will air 11 regular-season games as well as the NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinals and championships in '17-18 and '18-19 (CBS Sports).
