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  • Cleveland Guardians majority owner Paul Dolan has retained New York-based investment bank Allen & Co. to sell a 30 to 40 percent stake in the MLB club formerly known as the Indians at a total franchise valuation of $1.4 billion, according to sources. Such a deal would reportedly offer the investor a pathway to majority ownership, but that transfer of control likely wouldn't take place for at least five years. (The Athletic)
  • WTA Tour CEO Steve Simon urged the Chinese government to investigate allegations of sexual assault made by Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai against Zhang Gaoli, a former vice premier of China, and to end its censorship of information regarding the accusations. Simon also said the tour, which has 11 tournaments in China and a long-term deal to hold its tour finals in Shenzhen, would consider no longer doing business in China if it does not see "appropriate results." (The New York Times)
  • The NCAA will hold a special convention today to discuss proposed changes to the organization's constitution prepared by former Texas A&M president Robert M. Gates and a committee of conference commissioners aimed in part at limiting its legal risks in the future. Under the revised constitution, which the NCAA expects to vote on at its regularly scheduled annual convention on Jan. 20, each of the association's three divisions would gain the power to govern themselves within the limits of overarching NCAA principles. (The Washington Post)

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NFL
Gruden Sues NFL, Goodell for Forcing Resignation
Michael McCann, Sportico
Jon Gruden is taking Roger Goodell to court, blasting the commissioner as responsible for a "malicious and orchestrated campaign" that destroyed Gruden's career. Last month the 58-year-old former Las Vegas Raiders head coach resigned in disgrace—and walked away from about $60 million left on a 10-year, $100 million contract—following the publication of leaked emails he sent while an ESPN broadcaster in 2011.

Patriots pursuing business rights in Germany
Ben Fischer, Sports Business Journal
The Patriots are among the teams that bid for sponsorship and media rights in Germany under the NFL's plan to open foreign markets to club businesses. That was among the topics discussed by team Owner Robert Kraft in an interview that aired yesterday in Germany on ProSieben, the German media rightsholder for the NFL.

COLLEGE SPORTS
UNO picks Creighton aide Adrian Dowell as new athletic director
Jon Nyatawa and Mike Patterson, Omaha World-Herald
UNO's next athletic director won't be moving too far to accept his new job. Just a few miles west along Dodge Street. Adrian Dowell, who has served as an administrator in Creighton's athletic department for the past seven years, will succeed Trev Alberts, according to two sources with knowledge of the situation.

Syracuse and Legends agree on 10-year deal, full on-site integration to grow revenue
Michael Smith, Sports Business Journal
Syracuse University has hired Legends to maximize its revenue capabilities as part of a new 10-year partnership. Legends will assist the Orange by integrating data analytics, research, fundraising, premium seating and ticket sales into a unit that drives more revenue and enhances the fan experience.

The New College Playbook
Matthew Kish et al., American City Business Journals
To set the stage for what's widely expected to be a turbulent period, American City Business Journals reporters in Portland, Atlanta and Baltimore filed public records requests with 110 public universities for contracts with corporate partners, including licensing, multimedia and apparel deals. An analysis of the contracts shows an estimated $3.1 billion in corporate money will flood university athletic departments this year.

MTSU unveils three-phase, $100 million-plus athletic facilities upgrades
Cecil Joyce, Murfreesboro Daily News Journal
Middle Tennessee State University has announced the first of a three-phase, $100 million-plus plan to upgrade athletics facilities, which is expected to be completed in 2024. The first phase, for which the university has secured $66 million in funds, will include the new Student-Athlete Performance Center behind the north end zone at Floyd Stadium and additional improvements to the stadium.

UCLA students describe 'terrifying' scene amid crush of bodies outside Pauley Pavilion
Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times
UCLA students who waited hours to attend the basketball team's thrilling overtime victory over Villanova on Friday at Pauley Pavilion described a chaotic scene as tipoff neared when a crush of fans outside the arena created a dangerous situation similar to the recent deadly surge at the Astroworld Festival in Houston. UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond issued an apology on Twitter.

---Morning Consult
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