Monday, January 11, 2021
Nickelodeon's Broadcast Of Bears-Saints Gets Rave Reviews
Nickelodeon's presentation featured quirks like CBS’ “Young Sheldon” character who "popped up to explain rules."
BetMGM Opening Sportsbook In Nationals Park Under New Deal
The location, in an area next to the main entry gate in center field, will not be accessible from within the ballpark on game days, a restriction mandated by MLB.
NBA: No Plans Currently To Pause Season Over Virus Concerns
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has "remained committed to pushing through games with a minimum of eight available players per team."
Sources: Texans Ignored Search Firm's Picks In Making Caserio GM
Multiple people in the Texans organization, including QB Deshaun Watson, "were upset with how Houston's search took a sudden and unexpected turn."
North Carolina AD Cunningham: Pausing NIL Vote Makes Sense
Bubba Cunningham: "Start with the highest authority -- the Supreme Court -- and work your way back toward more local decision-making."
Sources: Sacramento Republic FC Misses MLS Expansion Payment
One source said that it "has sparked some concern among individual MLS owners." It is "not currently clear why the group missed the deadline."
SBJ/SBD Announces Our Champions Class For 2021
Pioneers & Innovators in Sports Business, our 12th class recognizing well-known visionaries in the industry.
Franchises
- Bears GM Ryan Pace's Future Uncertain After Playoff Loss
- Sources: Sacramento Republic FC Misses MLS Expansion Payment
- Sharks May Need A New, Temporary Home As COVID Rates Worsen
- Warriors Lay Off 10% Of Business Staff; Basketball Side Unaffected
- Raiders' Davis Sees Positives Amid "Strange" First Season In Vegas
- NFL Franchise Notes: Eagles Could Still Move On From Doug Pederson