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	Despite a looming battle between the NBA and TNT, its legacy media partner, Comcast believes it has a clear lane to the new rights deal, one that will bolster NBC’s primetime lineup for the next decade.Comcast president Mike Cavanagh, speaking to investors during the cable giant’s second quarter earnings call on Tuesday, indicated that NBC does not expect to be greatly inconvenienced by Warner Bros. Discovery’s attempt to match Amazon’s bid for an all-streaming NBA package.“Our expectation is that soon an 11-year rights deal between ourselves and the NBA will be announced,” Cavanagh said. “We don’t believe that the resolution...

Comcast Heralds NBA’s Return to NBC as TNT Drama Unfolds


				













	Warner Bros. Discovery isn’t ending its longtime partnership with the NBA without a fight, as the parent company of TNT Sports has confirmed that it has made a matching offer for Amazon’s $1.8 billion-per-year bid for 11 years of streaming rights.The media conglomerate made its intentions to match the streamer’s $19.8 billion bid known Monday afternoon, by way of a registered letter delivered to NBA headquarters.In a statement released shortly after the documents landed at 645 Fifth Ave., a WBD spokesperson said, “We have reviewed the offers and matched one of them.” While the company did not explicitly affirm that...

WBD ‘Matches’ Amazon’s $19.8 Billion NBA Bid, Legal Battle Sure to Follow

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week


				













	Comcast and Diamond Sports Group may be inching closer to a resolution of the dispute that has left scores of baseball fans out in the cold, based on a recent court filing and the resumption of talks between the two sides.In a four-page motion filed Thursday with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Diamond asked to shift an upcoming deadline back by nearly a week as the principal owner of the Bally Sports RSNs prepares for the crucial confirmation hearing at the end of the month. Attorneys for the company are looking to move the voting/opt-out...

Diamond Sports and Comcast Resume Talks as Key Hearing Looms

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	Jalen Williams has assisted his Oklahoma City teammates in recognizing defensive schemes over the last two seasons. Now, the rising star forward carries the responsibility of helping his newly drafted younger brother, Cody, recognize financial fraud schemes.WBD 'Matches' Amazon's $19.8 Billion NBA Bid, Legal Battle Sure to Follow




	He’s poised to teach his little bro how to avoid losses both on and off the court.




	The Williams brothers joined a small fraternity of brothers—which includes Ausar and Amen Thompson last year—chosen in the first round of the NBA Draft after Cody was selected 10th by the Utah Jazz last month. “It’s dope,”...

All in the Family: NBA Kin Hand Down Keys to Managing Millions


				













	Athlete rights commercialization company OneTeam Partners has added former Netflix and Dreamworks executive Bruce Daitch to its board of directors, bringing modern media expertise to the group.OneTeam Partners Mulls $75 Million Venture Fund




	At Netflix for three years, Daitch served as VP of animation, leading global production strategy. Before that, he spent more than 20 years at DreamWorks Animation including stints as COO and CFO. He also serves on the NFL Players Inc. board of directors.




	OneTeam is a joint venture between the NFLPA, MLBPA, WNBPA, MLSPA and USWNTPA, with backing from multiple financial firms who see a larger opportunity for players...

Ex-Netflix Exec Bruce Daitch Joins OneTeam Board

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	During a jury trial in Texarkana, Texas, Tuesday in which a 27-year-old woman contended Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is her father and where Jones has countersued, U.S. District Judge Robert W. Schroeder announced the litigation was dismissed as the parties reached a settlement. He then thanked the jurors and released them from service in a trial that was in its second day. NFL Sunday Ticket Trial Going Well for League




	Alexandra Davis had sued Jerry Jones and the Cowboys for defamation, while Jones countersued Davis and her mother, Cynthia Davis-Spencer, for breach of contract. Davis separately filed a parentage action in...

Jerry Jones Avoids Witness Stand With Paternity Trial Settlement

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	Mocking University of Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada’s NIL lawsuit as the would-be plot of a “juicy bestseller in the fiction genre,” University of Florida recruiter Marcus Castro-Walker Tuesday motioned to dismiss a case that accuses Castro-Walker, UF head football coach Billy Napier, wealthy UF booster Hugh Hathcock and Hathcock-owned Velocity Automotive Solutions of fraudulently inducing Rashada to forfeit a $9.5 million NIL deal to attend the University of Miami by lying to him that he’d be paid $13.85 million to attend UF.Opendorse Hires New CEO as Co-Founder Lawrence Shifts Roles




	As Sportico detailed when Rashada sued in May, the former five-star recruit insists the...

Florida Man Seeks Dismissal of Jaden Rashada’s NIL Lawsuit


				













	Online sports e-commerce giant Fanatics launched a collectibles marketplace called Fanatics Collect on Tuesday, the company announced in a news release.Sporticast 357: Bronny James NBA Draft Game Theory




	Fanatics Collect’s Buy Now marketplace will streamline the process for collectors to buy and sell cards at fixed prices. Collectors will also be able to sell their cards through monthly and weekly auctions with Fanatics Collect.




	“We want to make it quick, easy and fun for every collector to buy and sell cards, whether that’s instantly through the Buy Now marketplace or through the excitement of an online auction,” Nick Bell, Fanatics Collect CEO,...

Fanatics Collect Launches Hoping to Streamline Trading Card Sales


				













	The National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024 is now complete as Adrian Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer and Jim Leyland were inducted Sunday on the stage behind the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, N.Y.Randy Johnson Uses His Old Pitching Techniques in Photography




	Beltré, Helton and Mauer were  elected in January by eligible members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America, Beltré and Mauer the first time their names appeared on the writers’ ballot. Leyland, who managed multiple teams in his career, was the sole person elected in December off the eight-person ballot of the 16-member Contemporary Era Non-Players Committee. 




	Beltré...

Leyland, Beltré, Mauer, Helton Inducted Into Baseball Hall


				













	Bain Capital-owned Varsity Brands is getting its third private equity overlord in a decade, as global investment firm KKR aims to use billions of dollars of new junk-rated debt on the business to buy out existing shareholders.Varsity Cheerleading, Bain Agree to $82.5 Million Antitrust Settlement




	Varsity Brands—which owns cheerleading giant Varsity Spirit and athletic outfitter BSN Sports—will sell $2.375 billion in new first-tier debt and take $100 million from a new $400 million credit line to help KKR buy out other shareholders, according to ratings notes published this week by Moody’s and S&P Global. 




	KKR agreed to buy Varsity from Bain earlier...

Varsity Brands Taking on $2.4B Debt to Fund KKR Takeover From Bain

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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The Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee of the Denver City Council will consider Wednesday approving $16.6 million in contracts to provide housing, food and personal items to migrants enrolled in the city’s asylum seeker program.

Migrant response may cost Denver another $16.6 million


				













	As ESPN charts its direct-to-consumer future with the coming launch of Venu this fall and the company’s own streaming service next year, executives are also experimenting with how the sports conversations of tomorrow will be viewed. NBA Rights Contracts Hit Adam Silver's Desk With All Eyes on TNT




	Last year, Disney CEO Bob Iger teased the ability to watch five ESPN programs at once inside Apple’s Vision Pro device. Bristol has also added a Mandalorian-inspired augmented reality studio capable of dropping hosts into any virtual location. An ESPN-branded experience in Meta Horizon Worlds is due this summer, offering VR highlights.




	And behind the scenes, ESPN production leaders...

Disney VR Investment May Yield ESPN Player’s-Eye-View Headsets

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	PHOENIX — The Arizona Coyotes and the National League Hockey have fled Maricopa County for Utah. But the sport might not be gone forever. If any sports figure in the city is equipped to bring it back, it’s Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia.Sporticast 358: The NFL Suffers a Rare Financial Setback




	He has the wherewithal, the arena and more importantly the will. Ishbia told Sportico he was up to that challenge last week, as the WNBA All-Star Game came to Footprint Center and a $100 million women’s practice facility funded by Ishbia opened behind the arena.




	“I’m definitely going to be part of the community,...

Ishbia Hopes to Return NHL to Phoenix, Possibly in New Arena

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As Taylor Swift continued with her Eras Tour, an unexpected twist occurred, shocking all her fans and those who focus on the music and entertainment industry. On Saturday, June 22nd, news was released that three extraordinary guests met Taylor, and one of them even got her selfie during her concert. It was an unexpected and good encounter, something many people didn’t expect would happen this year.

As Taylor Swift Continues Her Eras Tour, She Gets an Unexpected Suprise

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	The NCAA, power conferences and attorneys for athletes represented in the House, Carter and Hubbard antitrust litigations are nearing the submission of a motion to approve their multibillion-dollar settlement. However, a small DI college in Texas is fighting to not pay $3 million for a settlement it says it never approved.NCAA House Settlement Delayed by 'Infighting,' Per Plaintiffs' Lawyer




	Last Friday, attorneys for Houston Christian University, a school of about 2,300 undergrads formerly known as Houston Baptist University, filed a reply brief in support of their motion to intervene. As Sportico detailed, HCU filed a motion to intervene in June, and both the...

HCU Blasts NCAA, Attorneys Over Pending Antitrust Settlements

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures


				













	When the major U.S. sports leagues began opening up their franchises to private equity investment about five years ago, the move heralded a way for the world’s richest investors—pension funds, endowments and sovereign wealth funds—to bolster team values and find a new place to park some of their trillion of dollars.Packers Report Record Revenues of $654M, Profit Falls 12.5%




	Now, a new, not-so-deep-pocketed investor is finding their way into owning a slice of a pro team: Mom and Pop.




	“The amount of interest is overwhelming,” Shana Orczyk Sissel, founder and CEO of Banríon Capital Management, said on a video call. “In general,...

Mom and Pop Find Way Into Team Ownership as PE Draws Advisors

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Celtics Owners to Sell Storied NBA Franchise Due to Estate Planning


				













	The Boston Celtics are for sale, a transaction that will likely fetch the highest price ever paid for control of an NBA team.Celtics Sale Price Will...

Celtics Owners to Sell Storied NBA Franchise Due to Estate Planning

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