MLB will stage three events in Monterrey, Mexico, during the '19 season, consisting of six total games. The Rockies and D-backs will play a pair of Spring Training games March 9-10, while the Reds and Cardinals will meet in two regular-season games April 13-14. Finally, the Angels and Astros will play a two-game series May 4-5. All games will be played at Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey (MLB).

The Angels "gave up two weekend home games, but the Astros are not a top draw in Anaheim" (LATIMES.com, 8/23). This will be the Reds' "second time in franchise history playing games abroad." They played a series against the Expos in '03 in San Juan, Puerto Rico (CINCINNATI.com, 8/22).

A CBS Sports spokesperson said that the outlet "does not plan to televise the playing" of the national anthem as part of its weekly NFL broadcasts, "which is the same approach it has taken in recent years." A source said that Fox "plans to show the anthem only during what it considers to be special broadcasts -- including on Veterans Day and Thanksgiving and during the playoffs." An NBC Sports spokesperson indicated that the "plans for its 19 NFL broadcasts are still undetermined." The national anthem has "generally not been shown live during NFL broadcasts on a weekly basis in recent years." Networks described their plans as "standard operating procedure" (USATODAY.com, 8/22).

The Spurs and Frost Bank today announced a deal that makes the banking, investments and insurance company the team's first-ever jersey sponsor. The jerseys will be unveiled prior to the start of the '18-19 NBA season and will make their on-court debut when the Spurs host the Heat in their Sept. 30 preseason opener. Frost Bank and the Spurs first partnered in '73 when now-retired banker Tom Frost provided the financing necessary to move the franchise to San Antonio from Dallas. With a 45-year relationship, Frost Bank is the Spurs' longest-tenured partner and bank (Spurs).

ESPN announced that "Get Up!" will "add football analysts during the fall season," with Rex Ryan and Victor Cruz to join the morning show on Mondays to talk NFL. After Ryan Clark on Tuesdays, Damien Woody will be a "part of the program on Wednesdays." Thursdays "will belong to Adam Schefter, while Fridays will be Louis Riddick's." On the college side, Dan Orlovsky will be on Mondays, while Jesse Palmer will be the "fourth man in on Tuesdays." On Fridays, Jonathan Vilma "will join the three-hour show." In the middle of the week, it will be "Paul Finebaum on Wednesdays and Marcus Spears on Thursdays" (NYPOST.com, 8/22).

SeatGeek and Lyft have formed a partnership in which the ride-sharing service will be directly integrated into the SeatGeek mobile app. Fans requesting a Lyft ride through the SeatGeek app beginning this fall will gain exclusive discounts, and using their seat locations will be dropped off at the nearest stadium entrance. "This is innovation that will noticeably improve the fan experience, as we look for more ways to make it easier to access and enjoy live events," said SeatGeek co-Founder Russ D’Souza. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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PBR announced AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host its '19 Global Cup event. The five-nation team event will take place Feb. 9-10, with teams "competing for a $750,000 prize, the second-highest purse in the PBR event roster." The Global Cup was held in Edmonton in '17, while this year "saw the event hosted in Sydney." After next year, venues in Brazil and Mexico "will take their turns hosting the cup" (FLORODEO.com, 8/22).

Magic Gaming and Ligue 1 club AS Monaco today announced a digital-focused partnership. Magic Gaming is the first NBA 2K League team to partner with a pro sports team outside of the U.S. (Magic).

New Mexico-based 505 Southwestern has signed on as the official salsa, queso and green chile of the Angels, and as part of the partnership will develop a unique salsa for fans to be available at retail throughout L.A. (505 Southwestern).

ESPN has re-signed Peter Burns to a multiyear deal to host studio programming on SEC Network, including its signature news show "SEC Now" (ESPN).

BioSteel has reached a marketing agreement with Yankees 2B Gleyber Torres, who will appear in a TV commercial campaign, online advertising, make personal appearances and appear in social media spots (BioSteel).

AXS will serve as the exclusive secondary and resale ticketing partner for the NHL Kings starting in the ’18-19 season (Ian Thomas, Staff Writer).

“She designed it. You might see it on her friend, Meghan Markle. She sent her one” -- NBC’s Stephanie Ruhle, referring to Serena Williams' Queen collection while interviewing the tennis player, who was wearing a sweatshirt that said “Royal” on the front (“Today,” NBC, 8/22).

"He’s the biggest name out there for us to get and he’s going to have to get a restraining order on me to leave him alone about this” -- Big3 Founder Ice Cube, on his attempts to get Kobe Bryant to play in the league (“OTL,” ESPN, 8/22).

"We cannot allow unilateral decisions" -- Spanish Footballers' Association President David Aganzo, on La Liga's announcement that it will hold games in the U.S. this season (MARCA, 8/22).

CBS makes it official: Bruce Arians will be in the TV booth for Steelers opener in Cleveland. So, Ben Roethlisberger will have each of his previous two coordinators on site -- one critiquing, the other trying to beat him.

— Gerry Dulac (@gerrydulac) August 22, 2018

5 years ago today, I started my journey as a track president. Thank you to everyone who has supported my family through such an incredible journey. I am so blessed to be a part of the @ISCupdates family and am excited for what is ahead of us all!

— Chip Wile (@ChipWile) August 22, 2018

Ohio State director of media relations Benjamin Johnson told reporters at Longaberger Alumni House’s loading dock that an update on the trustees, investigators and head coach Urban Meyer could come in “an hour or two.” However, he said, an announcement still might not come today.

— Garrett Stepien (@GarrettStepien) August 22, 2018

Trademark find: looks like The New York Post is going to enter the sports gambling/betting world, now that it will be legal nationwide. Has filed trademarks for an app/website "New York Post Action" and "Post Action." pic.twitter.com/rZ0rH9K4Oi

— Alex Weprin (@alexweprin) August 22, 2018

#AZCardinals GM Steve Keim, off 5-week suspension and a fine, is back in the building today. He is meeting with media members.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 22, 2018

Serena in the streets of NYC doing Queen things. What could she be up to? 🤔(📸@danamo) pic.twitter.com/ekN8wXHsar

— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) August 22, 2018

The Braves celebrate the release of their '19 schedule with a "This Is SportsCenter"-style video that shows pandemonium erupting in the team's offices.

Gold Medal-winning U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky will stage a meet-and-greet with fans as part of the Nationals' "Swim Night" tonight at Nationals Park during a 7:00pm ET game against the Phillies. Fans who purchase a special Swim Night ticket will also receive a Nationals-branded swim cap.

$60,000 -- Annual cost for the Univ. of Virginia to provide freshmen and "other high-risk players" a digestible sensor that allows trainers to monitor their core body temperatures during workouts (Louisville COURIER-JOURNAL, 8/21).