Earlier this week Adidas ended its partnership with rapper and fashion designer Ye (who previously went by Kanye West). Its decision came around the same time that a flurry of other companies also cut ties with the artist — but weeks after Ye began making offensive remarks. Click here to read the story at
The Super League project is “very much alive” according to Bernd Reichart, the new CEO of A22 Sports Management, the company promoting the revamped plan. Click here to read the story at espn.com. Discussion Questions: What is the “Super League”? Why was the Super League so controversial? What does it
Fox plans to avoid coverage of Qatar’s controversial treatment of migrant workers during World Cup broadcasts, much as it didn’t address criticism of Russia’s government during the 2018 tournament. Click here to read the story at si.com. Discussion Questions: What is economic impact? What is a mega event? Do you think
The Chicago Bulls announced today the launch of THE AUROCHS, the first NFT collection from a professional sports team to launch on Coinbase’s new NFT marketplace – Coinbase NFT. Click here to read the story at nba.com. Discussion Questions: What is a NFT? What are collectibles as it relates to
The Chicago Bears offered up the first look at their conceptual plans for their potential new home in Arlington Heights, releasing a letter to residents ahead of a community meeting to discuss their massive design. Click here to read the story at nbcchicago.com. Discussion Questions: As it relates to the
ESPN had 17.3 million brackets completed for their Men’s NCAA Tournament Challenge. Despite the NCAA’s efforts to raise the visibility of the women’s tournament and even the playing field between the two tournaments, a mere 1.5 million brackets were completed for ESPN’s Women’s NCAA Tournament Challenge. Click here to read
More than three months after the MLB lockout began on Dec. 2, it finally came to an end on Thursday. How did we get here? Why did it take so long? Here’s a look back at the key moments in the negotiations between the owners and players on a new Collective
Longtime Phil Mickelson partner Callaway said Friday night it plans to “pause’’ its relationship with the Hall of Fame golfer, who has played and endorsed the clubs since 2004. Click here to read the story at si.com. Discussion Questions: What is publicity? What is product endorsement? What characteristics do you
Sponsors of the Olympics are walking a tightrope ahead of the Beijing Winter Games next month as worsening geopolitical tensions force them to consider downplaying their involvement without upsetting China. Click here to read the story at cnn.com. Discussion Questions: What is a product? Do you think the Winter Olympic Games represents
* SPOILER ALERT * THIS NEWS STORY MIGHT CONTAIN SPOILERS FOR HBO’S SEX & THE CITY REBOOT! HBO Max’s Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That… premiered Thursday with a shocking twist at the end of the first episode (dare I say a Big shocking twist?). And it