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11/18/21: Activision report revives backlash

Thursday November 18, 2021 Good morning! It’s Thursday and this is your weekly Esports Brief. Amid ongoing allegations and investigations against executives and staff members at Activision Blizzard, the Wall Street Journal published news this week that – despite claims to the contrary – company CEO Bobby Kotick was directly aware of harassment […]

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11/17/21: Fenway Sports Group is set to pick up the Pittsburgh Penguins

Wednesday November 17, 2021 Fenway Sports Group is reportedly about to buy controlling stake in the Pittsburgh Penguins, pending approval from FSG board members and the NHL according to multiple reports yesterday. FSG, led by billionaire John Henry, will assume ownership from Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle, although Lemieux could reportedly retain a […]

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11/15/21: NBC slates post-Super Bowl Olympics plan

Monday November 15, 2021 NBC’s post-Super Bowl LVI time slot will be given to the Winter Olympics in lieu of a traditional show, according to NBC Entertainment Networks chairman Frances Berwick told reporters, stating “We have the benefit and the luxury of being right in the middle of the Olympics and we have […]

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11/12/21: Televisa snags LaLiga; NHL contemplates Strip show; Upsie lands NIT shot

Friday November 12, 2021 LaLiga is cashing in, locking in a new eight-year TV deal with Televisa – valued at $70 million per year according to multiple reports – that doubled the money the Spanish soccer league makes from its media rights in Mexico and Central America. The deal, brokered by LaLiga North America, […]

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11/10/21: Caesars makes a bet on the Manning family; Ratings spike for FOX football

Wednesday November 10, 2021 The first family of football has joined Caesars Sportsbook in a groundbreaking multiyear partnership struck on Tuesday. Archie Manning and his three sons – Cooper and former NFL quarterbacks Peyton and Eli – will be featured in advertising, as well as make live event and commercial appearances. They’ll also participate […]

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11/08/21: Kevin Garnett documentary latest score For Showtime Basketball

Monday November 8, 2021 This week Showtime Sports, and Showtime Basketball, take another bold step forward with Friday’s premiere of “Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible.” The film, which explores the journey of Basketball Hall of Famer Garnett, is executive produced by independent filmmaker Marc Levin, Brian Bennett and Kevin Garnett and produced and […]

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