Streaming service DAZN will debut in the U.S. with the Anthony Joshua-Alexander Povetkin fight at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, and the matchup is "clearly a way to try to get fans to give DAZN a shot." It costs $9.99 a month to subscribe to DAZN, and the service "only opened up for sign-up this week." That means there is "no telling how many U.S. fans will be able to see the Joshua-Povetkin fight, but by the normal standards, it's going to be very low." Matchroom Sports' Eddie Hearn knows DAZN will "take time" to build its audience, and a good performance by Joshua could "generate excitement and raise DAZN's profile" (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 9/20).

Hawk Harrelson's run as the White Sox' TV play-by-play man ends "after 33 seasons" with three broadcasts this weekend against the Cubs. Harrelson's "curtain call" will be on WGN-TV Friday and Saturday, and NBC Sports Chicago on Sunday. Fans who "embrace him as theirs ... will savor it" (CHICAGO TRIBUNE, 9/21). Though Harrelson is a "polarizing figure, even among Sox fans, he always has brought an entertainment value to his broadcasts that not a lot of announcers can." So many team broadcasts around MLB "sound the same," but Harrelson's call is "distinctive." People "often overlook" that Harrelson is a "very good broadcaster" (CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, 9/21).

Four years after a $207M renovation of Camping World Stadium, Central Florida leaders recommended Friday spending another $60M on "new upgrades" to the venue. Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan said that the proposed upgrades were "cut from the original renovation because of costs and compromises." Orange County's Tourist Development Council "unanimously recommended the stadium-improvement plan," which requires the approval of county commissioners. The money for the project would "come from the county’s tourist development tax." Hogan said that the proposal "seeks to improve parking areas, upper-deck bathrooms and add some seating." The project "would bring the seating capacity to 65,000" (ORLANDOSENTINEL.com, 9/21).

POPULOUS

Churchill Downs has "another improvement project in the works" in the form of a $5M rooftop lounge. The 20,000-square-foot rooftop garden "will be atop the Starting Gate Suites" on the north end of the track. The lounge will "provide covered reserved seating for more than 250 guests and about 250 additional standing-room-only tickets." The area will have "several upscale bars and various food offerings." A tiered balcony will "offer a view of races -- and the starting line for the Kentucky Derby." Construction on the rooftop lounge "will begin after the Nov. 2-3 Breeders’ Cup" (BIZJOURNALS.com, 9/21).

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The Dodgers will hold their inaugural Digital Bobblehead Night for Friday night's home game against the Padres, and fans will be able to download a Clayton Kershaw, Justin Turner or Kenley Jansen Crypto token. The first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance at Dodger Stadium will receive a card with a unique code and directions to a website where a digital bobblehead can be unlocked and added to their Ethereum wallet. The promotion is the first of its kind in MLB, and possibly the first Crypto giveaway in pro sports (Dodgers).

Richmond Raceway has signed a new deal with plant-based meat-substitute company Impossible Foods for this weekend’s NASCAR festivities. Financial terms were not disclosed for the deal, which was landed by ISC’s corporate sales team. The deal will include midway activation and sampling, a branded Impossible Foods concession stand and dinner for the media Saturday night. ISC is hopeful that its relationship with Impossible Foods will grow into more deals in the future deal.

Ready. Set. GO! We're teaming up with @Nascar to serve Impossible™ sliders @RichmondRaceway today and tomorrow (10AM - 7PM)! Who wants one? 🤤 pic.twitter.com/ghHPzvw2EI

— Impossible Foods (@ImpossibleFoods) September 21, 2018

Cubs SS Addison Russell has been "placed on administrative leave" in accordance with the joint MLB-MLBPA domestic violence policy after "new allegations of abuse were published by his ex-wife"(NBCCHICAGO.com, 9/21).

NFL Network averaged 8.6 million viewers for Jets-Browns, marking the net's best Thursday night game audience since Vikings-Cardinals drew 8.7 million in Week 14 of the '15 season. It also is the best audience for any NFL Net game since the Ravens-Steelers Christmas night game in '16 drew 14.77 million viewers (Austin Karp, Assistant Managing Editor).

ADIDAS

The Flames unveiled their Adidas adizero third jerseys for the '18-19 season. The jersey celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Flames' '89 Stanley Cup championship (Adidas).

The Reds HOF & Museum is "offering free admission on Saturday to those who download a ticket as part of Smithsonian magazine's 14th annual Museum Day" (CINCINNATI.com, 9/20).

Dade County Federal Credit Union was named the preferred credit union of the Dolphins in a multiyear partnership (DCFCU).

"He made it very easy for me to say yes. He gave me a very accommodating schedule for next year. He knew that I didn’t want to do as many games as I’m doing now. There’s a family consideration. ... He made it that the travel was not so bad. All those things made it easy" -- Yankees broadcaster Ken Singleton, on YES President of Production & Programming John Filippelli convincing him to not retire after the '18 season (NYDAILYNEWS.com, 9/21).

"There are so many flavors, and it just tastes good. So I drink it instead of ... I don't know, beer" -- Capitals C Evgeny Kuznetsov, on coconut water (ESPN.com, 9/20).

"College sports is not pro sports light. It's connected to the universities, the brands and the educational opportunities" -- Big Ten Commissioner Jim Delany, of compensating student-athletes ("Squawk Box," CNBC, 9/21).

Joel Embiid on Elton Brand becoming GM: "As soon as I heard the news, I just thought about how two years ago I was dunking on him...I just remember dunking on him really bad."

— Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) September 21, 2018

Just attended the press conference Delicia Cordon, LeSean McCoy’s former girlfriend, held regarding the home invasion she alleges he was involved in setting up. The NFL has not reached out to Cordon & her lawyer has no indication they’re investigating.

— Jenny Vrentas (@JennyVrentas) September 21, 2018

Pumped to have @Hooters extend their partnership with us! It’s been great so far and we’re just getting started. Looking forward to this weekend and years to come! #di9

— Chase Elliott (@chaseelliott) September 21, 2018

Impressed with USOC incoming CEO Sarah Hirshland’s courage to take on a very important job. Being in the audience and hearing the questions asked of the USOC board by our Olympians felt monumental because I believe in her ability to lead in this crucial time. Inspiring! https://t.co/EGIKK5X6Ky

— Sarah Fraser (@sarahhood) September 21, 2018

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Saturday

The L.A. Dodgers Foundation will unveil the 50th Dodgers Dreamfield, an initiative that began in '03.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Monumental Sports Chair & CEO Ted Leonsis will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Entertainment and Sports Arena.

The city of Baltimore will hold a parade to honor Ray Lewis' induction into the Pro Football HOF.

Sunday

Gold Medal-winning U.S. gymnast Gabby Douglas and NBC figure skating analyst Johnny Weir are guests on  ABC's "$100,000 Pyramid."

3% --The percentage of its workforce Under Armour plans to lay off in early '19 as part of its "restructuring that began last year." The layoffs equate to 400 employees (BALTIMORE SUN, 9/21).