The ACC Network has "found another home as Spectrum will now carry the 24-hour network" as part of a multiyear deal between Disney and Charter, which owns Spectrum. The agreement allows Disney to "deliver a lineup of sports, news and entertainment content to Spectrum customers including the new ACC Network which is set to debut Thursday, Aug. 22." Before today's deal, the only way fans with Spectrum would have been able to watch the ACC Network was through "steaming sites such as YouTube TV, Hulu and PlayStation Vue" (ORLANDO SENTINEL, 8/14).

The Vikings announced that three current sponsors will expand their footprint at U.S. Bank Stadium this year. Mystic Lake Casino Hotel will open a second branded club space, replacing the former Buffalo Wild Wings Club with the new Little Six Casino’s Club Gold on the stadium’s south side. Also, Polaris will take similar steps, replacing the Hyundai Club with the Polaris Club on the north side behind the visitor sideline. Hyundai is no longer a sponsor; BW3 has changed its inventory, the club said. Finally, CenturyLink will showcase its connectivity solutions at the new CenturyLink Lodge and CenturyLink Cabins in the northeast corner.

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NASCAR driver Erik Jones and his major sponsor Stanley Black & Decker/DeWalt are close to renewing with Joe Gibbs Racing, the first of multiple dominoes set to shake up the team’s lineup. The deals of Jones and Stanley both expire after this year, but Jones’ attorney Alan Miller told THE DAILY that the driver is expected to return to the No. 20 Toyota next year. Sources said Stanley/DeWalt is also expected to renew.

JGR has five drivers it is trying to run in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series next year, but it can only field four cars. JGR’s other three cars are set for next year, so the team would then need to look to its alliance team Leavine Family Racing’s No. 95 Toyota to slot Xfinity Series driver Christopher Bell. Current LFR driver Matt DiBenedetto is unlikely to return to the No. 95 next year, sources said, and Jones’ renewal with JGR’s No. 20 would make Bell the heir apparent to the No. 95.

Meanwhile, NASCAR driver David Ragan will retire after this season. The 33-year-old said that he wants to spend more time with his family. His team, Front Row Motorsports, is expected to remain a three-car outfit next year, but has not yet lined up Ragan’s replacement.

Vanderbilt will "sell alcohol at home football games this season, and the revenue will help fund facility upgrades." Domestic and imported beers will be "available for purchase through the stadium's licensed vendor, Spectra, in public areas of Vanderbilt Stadium." Expanded alcohol sales at other Vanderbilt athletic events will be "determined at a later date." Vanderbilt AD Malcolm Turner said alcohol sales will "enhance our fan experience" and provide resources for student-athletes like "facility enhancements and in other areas" (Nashville TENNESSEAN, 8/14).

Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts tonight's Campeones Cup between Atlanta United and Liga MX side Club America, and "almost 35,000 tickets have been sold." The 200 section of the stadium's upper deck is open. Atlanta United D Michael Parkhurst said that he "didn't know what the split of the two clubs' supporters will be in the stadium." Atlanta United leads MLS in attendance for the "third consecutive season with an average of more than 52,000 this season" (ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION, 8/14). The AP went with the header, "MLS Gets Another Chance To Chip Away At Mexico's Dominance."

ESPN today announced a series of programming updates for the fall season, with "E:60" moving to a primetime slot on a monthly basis for the show's 12th season. Starting in October, Jeremy Schaap and Lisa Salters will co-host the show in-studio. Also, starting this Sunday, Don Van Natta Jr.'s "Backstory" will premiere on ABC with a deep dive into last year's controversial Naomi Osaka-Serena Williams U.S. Open final. The recurring series also will air on ESPN and appear on the ESPN App. Meanwhile, the monthly "ESPN Cover Story" will debut this fall. As previously announced, the "ESPN Daily" podcast will launch in October, posted five times per week (ESPN).

Turner Sports reportedly is "on the verge of hiring Stan Van Gundy away from ESPN to be a prominent game analyst" (N.Y. POST, 8/14).

The NWHL is "on the verge of resuming use of the Buffalo Beauts logos and marketing materials" after reaching a tentative deal in its suit with Pegula Sports & Entertainment, the team's former owners (AP, 8/14).

The '19 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give renewed its agreement with the LPGA and Blythefield Country Club in Michigan for two more years, extending the tournament through '21 (LPGA).

Former NFLers Jake Delhomme and Jordan Gross will join the Panthers' radio team for the '19 regular season as game analysts (Panthers).

NBC Sports Group and Mecum Auctions announced a multiyear extension of their media-rights deal through '24. The partnership began in '14. NBC and NBCSN will air at least 12 of Mecum’s annual car auctions (NBC Sports).

Oakley has signed Chargers S Derwin James as an endorser. He will be the third NFLer on Oakley's roster, joining Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (Oakley).

 

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"(Do) we have all the time in the world? No, we don't. We need to come up with results, and we need to be good with what we have" -- Galaxy GM Dennis te Kloese, on the team's rebuilding process (L.A. TIMES, 8/14).

"What do you say to somebody like that? I just said, 'Keep writing. Keep busy. Keep doing what you're doing. And I'm laughing through the tears'" -- Boomer Esiason, on what he said to his former WFAN colleague Craig Carton, who is serving a 42-month prison sentence for running a ticket resale scheme (Newark STAR-LEDGER, 8/14).

The most interesting press conference I’ve ever attended just finished. Jay-Z and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke candidly about their new partnership. J didn’t duck questions about the fact that he struck a deal with the NFL despite Colin Kaepernick still not having a job.

— Jason Reid (@JReidESPN) August 14, 2019

#Tiger talked about trying to make the U.S. Presidents Cup team -- thus avoiding the sticky issue of picking himself -- but he can't make it even with a win this week at BMW, last qualifying tournament. He's 13th in points, thought he was 12th.

— Bob Harig (@BobHarig) August 14, 2019

Finding one time 10 people have no conflicts for a fantasy football draft is like harder than picking a wedding date.

— Ryan Glasspiegel (@sportsrapport) August 14, 2019

everyone saying Ty Lue going to the Clippers to get revenge on the Lakers but what if he's actually a spy for LeBron

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) August 14, 2019

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NYVC Sports will will host a panel discussion at SNAP's Penthouse in Times Square on the topic "What’s Next for Social Media’s Role in Sports." See more details.

Fox Sports promotes its college football pregame show and marquee noon ET game with this video, with the theme "Start Saturday Strong."

+42% -- Increase in ticket sales for the upcoming NBA season on StubHub, compared to the same time in '18 following the schedule release. The Lakers and Clippers are the No. 1 and No. 2 most in-demand NBA teams, respectively (THE DAILY).