Wednesday, January 6, 2021
LPGA Commissioner Mike Whan Stepping Down From Position
Whan's departure from the LPGA comes as a surprise given that he signed a long-term extension in November ‘19.
Sources: MLS Not Asking Players To Take Another Paycut
The league will however "seek a two-year extension to the collective bargaining agreement that was signed last summer."
New Year's Six Bowls Average Lowest Viewership Since CFP's Inception
This season’s six games, which includes the two CFP semifinals on New Year’s Day, were down 15% from last season (12.9 million).
Well-Regarded New Texans GM Caserio Could Face Local Resistance
Nick Caserio knows "only one way -- the Patriot Way," which fans and media will "equate" with recently fired coach & GM Bill O’Brien.
NHL Seeks New Revenue Sources In Division Naming Rights, Helmet Ads
An NHL team president said that divisional naming rights and helmet ads were "critical to help offset the huge losses every NHL team is facing."
Broncos Exec Joe Ellis Chimes In On Bowlen Family Ownership Conflict
Ellis said that the league "has granted him and the trustees the 'ability' to carry out their duties until March 2022."
Proskauer's Howard Ganz, A Titan Of Sports Law, Passes Away
Ganz helped spearhead the development of Proskauer's sports law practice as part of a group of colleagues that included late NBA Commissioner David Stern.
Franchises
- Well-Regarded New Texans GM Caserio Could Face Local Resistance
- Broncos Exec Joe Ellis Chimes In On Bowlen Family Ownership Conflict
- Sources: Attempt To Sell T'Wolves Has Seen "Tepid" Offers
- Devils, HBSE Launch Youth Foundation To Grow Hockey Diversity
- Pelicans One Of Six NBA Teams Allowing Fans This Season
- NFL Franchise Notes: Lions Willing To Hire Coach Before GM
People and Pop Culture
- Proskauer's Howard Ganz, A Titan Of Sports Law, Passes Away
- NASCAR Exec Jill Gregory Named Sonoma Raceway Exec VP, GM
- Former UGA AD Greg McGarity Named Gator Bowl Sports President, CEO
- Fanatics' Michael Rubin Deftly Expands Power, Influence In Sports
- Complaint Against Cohen Paints Different Picture Of Mets Owner
- Executive Transactions
- Names In The News
