Thursday, September 3, 2020
DraftKings To Develop Sportsbook Near Wrigley Field
Signed into law in June '19, Illinois’ sports betting framework allows for licenses for retail sportsbooks within five blocks of as many as seven larger sports venues.
David Tepper Talks Layoffs, Finances, Panthers' Attendance Plans
Tepper Sports & Entertainment last month furloughed or laid off more than 20 employees, but the Panthers owner "defended the move."
Advertisers Ask Networks For Flexibility Around NFL Buys In '20
Verizon Chief Media Officer John Nitti said that the company is asking networks for the ability to "walk back commitments if football games get canceled."
Cowboys Players Say Team Needs To Be Unified On Anthem Decision
Jerry Jones has "allowed that his goal is to find a compromise, with the players possibly kneeling before the anthem and standing during it."
Sources: NCAA Committees Agree On Nov. 25 Start For CBB Season
If the environment "changes for the worse in regard to the coronavirus pandemic, men's and women's basketball will have their season starts delayed as necessary."
Player Blames U.S. Open Collapse On Isolation, Calls It A "Nightmare"
Kristina Mladenovic is one of the players to face “tighter restrictions and more frequent coronavirus testing” after being in contact with Benoit Paire.
"My Old Kentucky Home" Could Be Scrapped From Derby On Saturday
Churchill Downs VP/Corporate Communications Tonya AbeIn "stopped short of confirming that the song will be played as it has been for decades."
Franchises
- Cowboys Players Say Team Needs To Be Unified On Anthem Decision
- Steelers President Optimistic Fans Will Return To Heinz Field
- Jets Only NFL Team Not Conducting In-Person Player-Coach Meetings
- Lightning Still Without Place To Stay In Edmonton For Conference Finals
- Tigers, Wings Join Mo-Town Teams In Supporting Voting Initiatives
- Franchise Notes