A source said that Jay-Z is “closing in on being a certified agent” by the MLBPA. He is “expected to be certified by the union within weeks” (N.Y. POST, 5/9).
MLS Exec VP/Communications Dan Courtemanche yesterday on Twitter denied a report by ESPN Deportes that MLS Chivas USA Owner Jorge Vergara will be forced to relinquish control of the club, presumably to the league (TWITTER.com, 5/8).
The Boston Athletic Association “sold out its first event since last month's marathon bombings in 13 hours Wednesday as 6,500 runners filled the field” for a 10K on June 23. The race “had not sold out in either of its first two years” (AP, 5/9).
YouTube today will introduce dozens of subscription channels, but WWE "will not be a part of the launch" as it "has opted to stick with ad-supported properties" for web video (VARIETY.com, 5/8).
Luxury watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet ran an ad in today’s N.Y. Times congratulating Heat F LeBron James on winning his fourth NBA MVP award in five years. James signed a deal with the company in April ‘11 (THE DAILY).
