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LONDON (AP) — A man who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game, was released on bail Wednesday. He was arrested on Tuesday, and released on bail on Wednesday pending further inquiries. Petgrave skates toward Johnson and collides with another Panthers player. Petgrave's left skate kicks up as he begins to fall and the blade hits Johnson in the neck. It would be rare, but not unprecedented, for a hockey player to be charged.

Persons: Adam Johnson, Johnson, Matt Petgrave, Petgrave's, Petgrave, Adam, Becs Horsfall, Giacinto, Jim ” Boni, Miran, Schrott, Boni, Marty McSorley, Todd Bertuzzi, McSorley, Donald Brashear, Bertuzzi, Steve Moore, Westin Michaud, Matt, " Michaud, Let’s, ”, Rod Pasma, Pasma, we’re, ” Pasma, “, Dr, Willem Meeuwisse, ” Meeuwisse, Stephen Whyno, ___ Organizations: Nottingham Panthers, Sheffield Steelers, Elite Ice Hockey League, South Yorkshire Police, Sheffield, NHL, Steelers, Panthers, Nottingham, Pittsburgh Penguins, Ice Hockey Association, Elite League, AP, Canadian Press Locations: England, Italy, Canada, Minnesota, Toronto, Washington

☆ NBA roundup: Wolves earn ejection-marred win over Warriors
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

Saddiq Bey supplied 19 points and Bogdan Bogdanovic tossed in 17 for the Hawks in their NBA in-season tournament opener. Bam Adebayo had 21 points and 11 rebounds and Duncan Robinson made four 3-pointers on the way to 18 points for Miami. The Jazz also improved to 2-0 in Group West A play of the NBA's in-season tournament. Mikal Bridges added 21 points for Brooklyn. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 21 points, but the Magic scored 18 points in the final quarter of their first tournament game.

Persons: Karl, Anthony Towns, John Hefti, Mike Conley, Klay Thompson, Draymond, Jaden McDaniels, Thompson, McDaniels, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Green, Edwards, Brandin Podziemski, Dario Saric, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, Paul George, James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Harden, D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Santi Aldama, Steven Adams, Brandon Clarke, Achilles, Derrick Rose, Ja Morant, Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard, soreness, Dejounte Murray, Saddiq Bey, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Trae Young, Marvin Bagley III, Ausar Thompson, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Butler, LaMelo Ball, Obi Toppin, Myles Turner, Turner, trey, Joel Embiid, De'Anthony Melton, Tyrese Maxey, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Holmgren, Wembanyama, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Hawkins, Zion Williamson, Herbert Jones, Naji Marshall, Dyson Daniels, Tim Hardaway Jr, Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie, Mikal Bridges, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero Organizations: Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Chase Center, Draymond Green, Timberwolves, Minnesota, NBA, Golden State, Nuggets, Clippers, Denver, West Group, Lakers, Grizzlies, Memphis, Los, Hawks, Pistons, Atlanta, Detroit, Hornets, Miami, Charlotte, Pacers, 76ers, Haliburton, Indiana, Philadelphia, Sixers, Thunder, Spurs, Oklahoma City, Mavericks, New, Pelicans, Dallas, Jazz, Trail Blazers, Utah, Portland, Nets, Brooklyn, Orlando, East Group, Magic, Thomson Locations: San Francisco , California, USA, San Francisco, New Jersey, Golden, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, P.J . Washington, Haliburton, San Antonio, New Orleans, Utah, Portland, Salt Lake City, New York, Brooklyn

☆ Thunder prevail in battle of young stars, crush Spurs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( Field Level Media | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/51] Nov 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsNovember 15 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points to lead the host Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-87 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night. Oklahoma City forced 25 San Antonio turnovers, outscoring the Spurs 23-13 off giveaways in the process. The Spurs have lost six consecutive games, including two in the tournament, where San Antonio is 0-2. San Antonio was without backup point guard Tre Jones for the second consecutive game due to right hamstring tightness.

Persons: Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Williams, Alonzo Adams, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Antonio's Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, Holmgren, Wembanyama, Zach Collins, Josh Giddey, Giddey, Julian Champagnie, Collins, Tre Jones, Keldon Johnson Organizations: San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Paycom Center, USA, Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Spurs, Oklahoma City's, Thunder, Thomson Locations: Oklahoma City , Oklahoma, USA, Oklahoma, Antonio

The PGA Tour said Tuesday it will begin to offer professional players direct equity ownership in the new company that will be formed after it reaches a deal with investors, according to an internal memo obtained by CNBC. The talks with PIF and the DP World Tour remain the tour's "top priority," PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan said in Tuesday's memo. The new program outlined in Tuesday's memo is the latest move to align the interests of PGA Tour players with the business itself. Monahan also wrote that the Tour's agreement with PIF and DP World Tour has generated interest from other investors. Last week, Fenway Sports Group Chairman Tom Werner acknowledged that the company has held talks with the PGA Tour, but declined to comment with any further details.

Persons: Woods, Rory McIlroy, LIV, Jay Monahan, Monahan, Tom Werner, There's Organizations: Northern, Augusta National Golf Club, CNBC, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, PIF, PGA, Fenway Sports Locations: United States, Augusta , Georgia, Saudi, U.S

A judge granted Oregon State and Washington State a preliminary injunction Tuesday in their legal battle with 10 departing Pac-12 schools, giving the Pacific Northwest rivals control of the conference and millions of dollars in assets. “Oregon State and Washington State will be the sole members of the board,” Libey said, ruling quickly after hearing arguments for about 2 1/2 hours. Political Cartoons View All 1247 ImagesThe outgoing Pac-12 schools said they will appeal the ruling. Washington State athletic director Pat Chun and university president Kirk Schulz attended the hearing, along with Barnes. The clock is ticking for Oregon State and Washington State to make definitive plans for next season.

Persons: Jayathi Murthy, Scott Barnes, Gary Libey, ” Libey, “ Nothing's, “, Pat Chun, Kirk Schulz, Barnes, Chun, Schulz, George Kliavkoff, Eric MacMichael, Libey, ” MacMichael, we’re, Ralph D, Russo Organizations: Oregon State, Washington State, Oregon, ”, Court, Washington State's Pullman, Washington, UCLA, Big, USC, Washington Supreme, ACC, NCAA, AP Locations: Pacific Northwest, Whitman County, Washington State's, Oregon, Southern California, Washington, ”

LAS VEGAS (AP) — On a night when Josh Jacobs finally ended his 100-yard dry spell, he couldn't quite forget the fumble that gave the New York Jets life late in the game. Political Cartoons View All 1240 ImagesThe Raiders (5-5) improved to 2-0 under interim coach Antonio Pierce, who replaced Josh McDaniels. “He's not a rookie,” said Davante Adams, who led the Raiders with six catches for 86 yards. Daniel Carlson made his second field goal, a 54-yarder on the final play of the first half, to get the Raiders to 9-6. CB Amik Robertson suffered a concussion early in the second quarter trying to tackle Hall.

Persons: Josh Jacobs, ”, Jacobs, Robert Spillane, Zach Wilson’s, “ There's, ” Spillane, Antonio Pierce, Josh McDaniels, “, ” Pierce, ” Jacobs, Aidan O'Connell, Michael Mayer, Mike Rae, “ He's, Davante Adams, O'Connell, Mayer, Jordan Whitehead, Zach Wilson, Garrett Wilson, Greg Zuerlein, Zuerlein, we’re, Robert Saleh, Daniel Carlson, DeAndre Carter, Carlson, O’Connell, Pierce, Mosley, Saleh, LB Sam Eguavoen, LT Kolton Miller, Jermaine Eluemunor, Thayer Munford, Marcus Peters, Amik Robertson Organizations: LAS VEGAS, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, Las Vegas, Raiders, New York Giants, Jets, ” Jets, Breece, LB C.J, LB, LT, RT, Hall, UP NEXT Jets, AFC East, Miami Locations: —, New York, Buffalo

☆ 'Phenomenon' Kane basks in praise after record goal run for Bayern
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"It is impressive," beamed Bayern sports director Christoph Freund after Saturday's double in their 4-2 victory over Heidenheim. Kane already has more goals after 11 Bundesliga matches than last season's top scorers had in the entire campaign. Kane has also scored four times in four Champions League group matches, with Bayern having already secured a spot in the knockout stage with two games to spare. "I believe he can do anything," said Bayern team mate Thomas Mueller. Club bosses are equally delighted with Kane's goal bonanza, saying the move was the right one for both Bayern and the title-starved Kane.

Persons: Harry Kane, Kane, Robert Lewandowski, Christoph Freund, Saturday's, Thomas Tuchel, Kane's, Thomas Mueller, Jan, Christian, Didi Hamann, Hamann, Karolos, Clare Fallon Organizations: Bayern Munich, Bayern, Tottenham Hotspur, Bundesliga, England, League's, Champions League, Saturday, Borussia Dortmund, Thomson Locations: Germany, Barcelona, Heidenheim, Darmstadt

With 1:47 remaining and the score tied at 38-all against the Chargers on Sunday, the Detroit Lions coach went for it on fourth-and-2 from the Los Angeles 26-yard line. A field goal would have given Justin Herbert and the Chargers a chance to win or send the game to overtime. Goff then kneeled down three times, Riley Patterson kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired, and the Lions prevailed in a 41-38 shootout over the Chargers. Goff responded by leading the Lions (7-2) on a nine-play, 53-yard drive, culminating in Patterson's kick. It was the Lions' longest touchdown run since Jahvid Best went 88 yards in 2011.

Persons: — Dan Campbell, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, Sam LaPorta, Goff, Riley Patterson, “, Justin, ”, Campbell, ” Campbell, Herbert, Keenan Allen, Brandon Staley, Kenneth Murray Jr, ” Staley, David Montgomery, Jahmyr Gibbs, Ra St, Brown, Calvin Johnson, haven’t, Gibbs, Jalen Guyton, Quentin Johnston, Brock Wright, Montgomery, ” Montgomery, Jahvid Best, Barry Sanders, Donovan Peoples, Jones, Chris Rumph, LB Kenneth Murray Jr, Gerald Everett, ___ Organizations: Chargers, Detroit Lions, Lions, ”, Los Angeles, SoFi, Rams, NFC, Anaheim Hills, Southern, Detroit, Miami, Austin Ekeler's, Cleveland, LB, Host Chicago, Sunday Locations: INGLEWOOD, Calif, Angeles, Los, Southern California, Detroit, Goff, Green

☆ Brazil's Kerolin named NWSL's Most Valuable Player
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 15, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Spirit midfielder Paige Metayer (26) makes a tackle against North Carolina Courage forward Kerolin Nicoli (9) during the second half at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 10 (Reuters) - Brazil forward Kerolin of North Carolina Courage has been named the 2023 National Women's Soccer League's Most Valuable Player, the league said on Friday. Kerolin, who scored a career-high 10 goals in 19 games during her second NWSL season and finished as the Golden Boot runner-up, is the first South American-born player and fourth international to win the league's highest individual honor. The 23-year-old Kerolin, who played at the Women's World Cup, led North Carolina to the third seed in the NWSL six-team playoffs where they were eliminated in the opening round. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto; editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Paige Metayer, Kerolin, Geoff Burke, North Carolina Courage, Sam Coffey, Sophia Smith, San Diego Wave's Naomi Girma, Frank Pingue, Ken Ferris Organizations: District of Columbia, Washington, North Carolina Courage, Audi Field, USA, North Carolina, Portland, Portland Thorns , Kansas City Current's, Thomson Locations: Washington, District, USA, Brazil, American, North Carolina, Portland Thorns , Kansas, San, Toronto

The National Women's Soccer League is looking to add a 16th team, Commissioner Jessica Berman announced Friday. Gotham FC plays OL Reign for the league title on Saturday night. Political Cartoons View All 1240 ImagesBerman said ticket sales to NWSL games grew 36% this season and average attendance at games was up 26 percent. Last month, OL Reign attracted a record NWSL crowd of 34,130 to Lumen Field in Seattle for Megan Rapinoe's farewell match. The sale of both OL Reign and the Portland Thorns is progressing, with deals expected to be announced by the end of this year, Berman said.

Persons: Jessica Berman, “, ” Berman, Berman, Lumen, Megan Rapinoe's, we've, ___ Organizations: Women's Soccer League, Utah Royals, Bay FC, Gotham FC, ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime, Scripps Sports, San Diego Wave, CBS, Portland Locations: Northern California, Boston, U.S, Seattle

☆ LeBron James museum to open Nov. 25 in Ohio
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 6, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 9 (Reuters) - A museum dedicated solely to the life and illustrious career of NBA great LeBron James is opening this month in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, his foundation said on Thursday. LeBron James' Home Court will be a self-guided tour offering a look at his life and including never-before-seen items along his journey from Akron to the NBA, Olympics, business, philanthropy and beyond. The museum will open on Nov. 25 and is located at House Three Thirty, a facility started by James' foundation to serve the community where he was raised. The 38-year-old James, who became the league's all-time scoring leader in February, is playing in his 21st NBA season.

Persons: LeBron James, Jasen, James, I've, Frank Pingue, Ed Osmond Organizations: Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Kaseya Center, NBA, Cleveland Cavaliers, Thomson Locations: Miami , Florida, USA, Akron , Ohio, Akron, Toronto

The National Women's Soccer League on Thursday announced a new media rights deal that will feature the league's matches on ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime Video and Scripps Sports. “We’re resetting the standards by which women’s sports can be valued.”The league's current deal with CBS Sports ends at the end of this season. Political Cartoons View All 1239 ImagesStarting next season, a Friday night game on Prime Video will kick off each weekend. The remaining regular season games will be part of a domestic direct-to-consumer package produced and distributed by the NWSL, the league said. In the playoffs, Prime Video and a CBS platform will each broadcast a quarterfinal each, while ESPN/ABC airs the other two.

Persons: ”, Jessica Berman, “ We're, ” Sean McManus, Berman, Megan Rapinoe's, Lumen, Rapinoe, Ali Krieger, ___ Organizations: Women's Soccer League, ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime, Scripps Sports, Gotham FC, CBS, Scripps, ION, Paramount, CBS Sports Network, ABC, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, Endeavor, NHL, NFL, Utah Royals, Bay FC, U.S . Locations: San Diego, Seattle, Gotham

Reviewing refereeing decisions has come a long – and increasingly unloved – way from the VAR (video assistant referee) project first trialed by FIFA in 2016. Two days earlier, Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta lashed out at “an absolute disgrace” to allow Newcastle a decisive goal after a triple-layered VAR review. “Significant human error,” the league officials' group acknowledged after Tottenham's 2-1 win that is still title-chasing Liverpool's only loss in the league. Former Australia coach Postecoglou said he is traditional and prefers soccer without VAR, where all accept occasional mistakes and respect the referee. “You can’t tell me referees are in control of games,” Postecoglou said Monday.

Persons: Mikel Arteta, Massimo Busacca, ” Busacca, “, ”, Ange Postecoglou, Bjorn Kuipers, Thierry Henry’s, we’re, Postecoglou, Liverpool's, Busacca, ” Postecoglou, “ They’re Organizations: FIFA, Tottenham, Chelsea, English Premier League, Arsenal, Newcastle, Premier League, Associated Press, ” Tottenham, Burnley, Bournemouth, Norway, League, Former, Swiss FIFA Locations: Russia, Zurich, France, Ireland, Liverpool, Former Australia

☆ A former NBA media exec explains how the league's next rights deal could end up 'pumping more money' into player contracts
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Malkani served as the league's senior vice president of global media distribution from 2008 to 2015, focusing on digital and media rights. She explained how athletes will be impacted by the next NBA rights deal, as the value of sports rights skyrockets against the backdrop of crumbling regional sports networks and pay-TV bundles. While the new rights deal will increase salary caps, they'll go up by no more than 10% annually , the CBA says. How streaming rights could trickle down to playersThe NBA's current rights deals with Disney and Warner Bros. The league is likely to replicate that hybrid model of traditional and streaming providers to drive up the value of its next rights deal, Malkani said.

Persons: Shirin Malkani, she'd, Malkani, Perkins, they'll, WBD, It's, Max, Malkini Organizations: NBA, Media, CBA, Disney, Warner Bros, Discovery, ESPN, ABC, TNT, Apple, Paramount, YouTube, Diamond Sports Group, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz

Major League Soccer suspended Philadelphia Union defender Kai Wagner on Tuesday for three matches for violating the league’s on-field anti-discrimination policy after the league launched an investigation into whether he used a racial slur against a New England Revolution player. Wagner will begin serving the penalty on Wednesday when the Revolution hosts the Union in Game 2 of their MLS Cup Eastern Conference semifinals matchup. MLS said in a statement that Wagner acknowledged wrongdoing. Political Cartoons View All 1237 Images“In reaching this decision, MLS considered many factors, including Wagner’s immediate acceptance of responsibility, willingness to participate in a restorative practices process to repair the harm caused, and his cooperation with the league’s investigation,” the league’s statement said. As part of the suspension, Wagner has begun MLS-mandated education and training, a process the league said will continue.

Persons: Kai Wagner, Wagner, Bobby Wood, Wood, ” Organizations: Major League Soccer, Philadelphia Union, New, Union, MLS, Eastern, Philadelphia, Athletic, New England Locations: New England, New, Hawaii

☆ Independent Regulator to safeguard English clubs
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The Independent Regulator for Football (IREF) will have the power to step in to address cash flow and other systemic issues within clubs, many of which are financially vulnerable. "Legislation will be brought forward to safeguard the future of football clubs for the communities and fans," King Charles said of the Football Governance Bill in his speech. Fair Game, a band of clubs campaigning to improve football governance, described the announcement as an "historic moment for football". It is a unique strength of the English game and something that must be protected and nurtured," Parry said. Since the 1999-2000 season, 19 out of 23 Premier League seasons resulted in pre-tax losses for all clubs combined.

Persons: Park, Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier, Lee Smith, Rishi Sunak, King Charles, Niall Couper, Rick Parry, Parry, Tracey Crouch, Crouch, Lori Ewing, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Newcastle United, James, Newcastle, British, Independent Regulator, Football, Bury FC, Super League, Sheffield, Reading, Scunthorpe United, English Football, Former Sports, England, Independent, LaLiga, Premier, Thomson Locations: Newcastle, Britain

Luis Diaz lifted his Liverpool jersey to reveal a T-shirt with the words “Libertad Para Papa” (“Freedom for Papa”) after scoring a late equalizer Sunday in his first appearance for the team since his parents were kidnapped in his native Colombia. Diaz returned to training on Thursday after missing two Liverpool games and said he was ready to play against Luton, with manager Jurgen Klopp selecting him on the bench. "That’s it, for us a super important goal and for him very important and emotional.”Klopp said before the game that “positive” negotiations were taking place about the release of Diaz's father. Tahith Chong looked like being the match-winner for Luton, converting a finish at the end of an 80th-minute counterattack that came after a Liverpool corner. “We pushed a top, top team all the way and we can take a lot of confidence from that.

Persons: Luis Diaz, Papa ”, Diaz, Jurgen Klopp, Harvey Elliott’s, ” Klopp, Klopp, Tahith Chong, ”, Rob Edwards, “, Emi Martinez, Aston Villa, Martinez, Orel Mangala’s, Ola Aina, Unai, Steve Douglas Organizations: Liverpool, Luton, Premier League, National Liberation Army, League's, Luton's, ” Luton, Nottingham Forest, Forest, Villa Locations: Papa, Colombia, Barrancas, Liverpool, Argentina

In a season filled with dominant performances from defensive linemen, Myles Garrett stands out. He has 8 1/2 sacks and four forced fumbles already this season. He has 8 1/2 sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, one interception, six passes defensed, 16 QB hits and a touchdown. Donald has 4 1/2 sacks and ranks second among interior linemen with 38 pressures. NICK BOSA, San Francisco 49ersThe reigning Defensive Player of the Year hasn't been quite as dominant early this season following a training camp holdout.

Persons: Myles Garrett, Garrett, T.J . Watt, Micah Parsons, Watt, Parsons, Aaron Donald, Nick Bosa, Maxx Crosby, Danielle Hunter, Josh Allen, Chris Jones, Khalil Mack, Trey Hendrickson, Leonard Floyd, MYLES GARRETT, Jim Schwartz, T.J ., Pittsburgh Steelers Watt, J.J, MICAH PARSONS, Dallas Cowboys Parsons, AARON DONALD, Donald, NICK BOSA, Bosa, ___ Organizations: The Associated Press, AP Pro Football Writers, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, NFL Locations: Cleveland, PFF, T.J . WATT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gary Colson, who successfully lobbied to introduce the 3-point shot to college basketball during a 34-year coaching career that included stops at Fresno State, New Mexico and Pepperdine, died Friday. However, Colson went ahead, and the proposal passed. He was the league's coach of the year in 1976 and was elected to the school's athletic hall of fame in 1996. He was an all-conference player at Lipscomb and was named the Volunteer State Athletic Conference MVP as a senior. Colson authored the books “California Basketball” and “New Mexico Basketball — The System” about the fundamentals of the game.

Persons: — Gary Colson, Bob Rose, Colson’s, Colson, Norm Stewart, Digger Phelps, Gerald Myers, Gene Bartow, Hall of Famer Dennis Johnson, Luc Longley, Jerry Tarkanian, Dave Bliss, Jim Harrick, Bill Cartwright, Norm Ellenberger, David Lipscomb, Hall of Famer Jerry West, Mary Katherine, Rick, Wade, Garianne, ___ Organizations: ANGELES, Fresno, Pepperdine, Division, Valdosta State, NCAA, Hall of Famer, Chicago Bulls, Fresno State, NAIA, Georgia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, West Coast Athletic Conference, San, Lobos, NIT, Western Athletic Conference, Vanderbilt, Lipscomb, Volunteer State Athletic, Memphis Grizzlies, “ New, “ New Mexico Basketball, AP Locations: Fresno State , New Mexico, Santa Barbara , California, Georgia, Fresno, New Mexico, San Francisco, Arizona, Logansport , Indiana, California, “, “ New Mexico, Japan

☆ Overtime and NFL execs explain why they're teaming up to reach Gen Z sports fans on social media
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Margaret Fleming | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The sports media company Overtime boasts that 83% of its audience is under 35 years old. The media company will also get the rights to use official NFL logos and intellectual property in its content. Chief content officer Marc Kohn credits the brand's growth with Gen Z audiences to Overtime's creator network. The company expanded into live and long-form storytelling recently with its coverage of its basketball league, Overtime Elite, which streams on Prime Video. Kohn said his team has taken what Gen Z fans like on TikTok and Instagram and applied that to the broadcasts.

Persons: Marc Kohn, Kohn, who's, Blake Stuchin, Stuchin, it's Organizations: ESPN, NFL, Pro Bowl, men's, OT7, YouTube, Nickelodeon, NBA

☆ NBA and NHL broadcasts are coming soon to immersive ‘shared reality’ domes
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Alex Sherman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In this article WBD Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTCosm's shared reality dome concept for viewing live sports broadcasts. Discovery and Cosm, a privately held company that specializes in immersive technology, are about to make "shared reality" a reality for sports fans. The Cosm venues will feature domes with 360 degree, 87 foot diameter 8K LED screens that are similar in concept to James Dolan's Las Vegas Sphere, which debuted in September. Ours is more of a smaller format and really focused on live sports and live programing — like you're absolutely there." Terry's first priority is to use the TNT Sports deal as a template to get more live sports rights into the venues for fans.

Persons: Cosm, James Dolan's, they've, Jeb Terry, Tayfun, Steve Winn, RealPage, Thoma, Terry, He's, Evans & Sutherland, There's, Raphael Poplock, Poplock, it's Organizations: Warner Bros ., Dallas —, TNT, NBA, CNBC, Anadolu Agency, Getty, National Basketball Association, National Hockey, Women's National Soccer Team, Mirasol, Thoma Bravo, National Football League, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Fox Sports, Evans &, Warner Bros, NHL, HBO, Max, TNT Sports, Turner, Entertainment Locations: Los Angeles, Dallas, Las Vegas

☆ 'Spoilt' Olympiakos must accept sanctions for crowd trouble, says Panathinaikos president
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Karolos Grohmann | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

BERLIN, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Greece's record champions Olympiakos should accept the sanctions, including a docked point, for crowd trouble in their abandoned Athens derby against Panathinaikos for the good of the sport, Panathinaikos president Giannis Alafouzos said. The Super League's disciplinary body awarded the game to Panathinaikos 3-0 and docked hosts Olympiakos a point, a decision the Piraeus club has since appealed, claiming no one was injured. The player would also not feature in Saturday's league match against Lamia either. In 2019, a Panathinaikos home match against Olympiakos was abandoned after their fans attacked players on the visiting team's bench and clashed with police. Panathinaikos are top of the league, a point ahead of rivals Olympiakos after nine league matches.

Persons: Giannis Alafouzos, Juan, Juankar, Carlos, Alafouzos, Lamia, Karolos Grohmann, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Olympiakos, Panathinaikos, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Athens, Piraeus

☆ Harden saga in Philly reportedly over with trade to Clippers
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 29, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden looks on during a timeout in the second quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Acquire Licensing RightsOct 31 (Reuters) - The 76ers have reportedly traded James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in a seven-player deal, ending the Harden saga in Philadelphia. The 10-times NBA All-Star and league's leader in assists, who was acquired by the Sixers in 2022, had yet to play for Philadelphia this season after publicly requesting a trade. Harden returned to practice last Wednesday after a 10-day absence, but did not travel with the team for their two-game road trip to open the season in Milwaukee and Toronto. Tucker and Filip Petrusev to the Clippers for Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, KJ Martin and draft picks.

Persons: James Harden, Bill Streicher, Harden, P.J, Tucker, Filip Petrusev, Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, KJ Martin, Lori Ewing Organizations: Philadelphia 76ers, Portland Trail Blazers, Wells Fargo Center, 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, Sixers, Philadelphia, Clippers, Thomson Locations: Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, USA, Wells Fargo, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Toronto

MUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane has done a David Beckham. The England captain scored a spectacular goal from his own half for Bayern Munich against Darmstadt on Saturday before going on to claim a hat trick. Bayern won the game 8-0 with Kane getting his hat trick in the 88th. Kane has now scored 12 goals in nine Bundesliga games since he joined the German champions in the off-season from Tottenham. The game was 0-0 until Kane opened the scoring with a header in the 51st before Bayern scored a series of goals in quick succession.

Persons: — Harry Kane, David Beckham, Kane, Marcel Schuhen, Beckham Organizations: England, Bayern Munich, Darmstadt, Bayern, Bundesliga, Tottenham, Premier League, Crystal Locations: MUNICH

NEW YORK (AP) — The NHL suspended Buffalo Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton for two games without pay for what it determined was an illegal check to the head of New Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier on Friday night. Clifton will lose nearly $35,000 in pay, and that money will go to the Players’ Emergency Assistance Fund, the league's Department of Player Safety announced Saturday. In a video explaining the reasoning behind the suspension, the NHL said Clifton made Hischier's head the primary target and that the hit was avoidable. Clifton was ejected for the hit to the Devils captain, which happened at the 16-minute mark of the first period of Sabres' 5-4 loss. Hischier played in the second period but did not return for the third.

Persons: Connor Clifton, Nico Hischier, Clifton, Hischier Organizations: —, NHL, Buffalo Sabres, New Jersey Devils, Assistance Fund, league's Department, Player Safety, Devils, Sabres

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