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  • The Las Vegas Raiders became the first NFL team to announce it will require fans to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to attend home games during the 2021 season, adding that the mandate will allow fans to visit Allegiant Stadium without being required to wear masks. The policy, which requires fans to show proof via a mobile app from Clear Secure, Inc., notably omits the option of a negative COVID-19 test as an alternative to vaccination. (Las Vegas Sun)
  • MLB is finalizing a plan to feature the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in a second edition of the "MLB at Field of Dreams" game on Aug. 11, 2022, in Dyersville, Iowa, according to league sources. The teams' 2022 schedules both show Thursday, Aug. 11, as an off day, with a three-game series between the clubs beginning Friday, Aug. 12, but a source said the plan would see the series opener pushed to Thursday in Iowa, and that the series would continue back in Cincinnati on Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14. (NBC Sports Chicago)
  • The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to make Canadian sports nutrition company BioSteel its new sports drink sponsor and, in turn, is ending its long-time partnership in the category with PepsiCo Inc.-owned Gatorade. Industry experts reportedly estimated that the deal could cost BioSteel, which has similar agreements with the Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, up to $5 million per season. (CNBC)

COLLEGE SPORTS
Confidential NCAA memo details breakdown of Alston case legal fees
Eric Prisbell, On3
The NCAA has told its 32 Division I conferences that they are on the hook for 90 percent of the $37.9 million in Alston plaintiff's legal fees accrued during the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, according to a confidential August 4 memo. The three-page memo details that the 11 co-defendant conferences are required to pay 64.2 percent of the fees ($24,355,875).

UW football fans should be prepared to bring masks to Camp Randall Stadium this season
Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
All ticketed fans will be required to wear masks at all times when in an indoor area of Camp Randall Stadium, regardless of vaccination status, unless actively eating or drinking. The indoor mask requirement includes, but is not limited to: restrooms, elevators, suites and club seating areas, Bucky's Locker Room, first aid rooms, Guest Services locations and the press box.

How Overtime Elite targeting high school stars is a much bigger threat to college basketball than the G League
Gary Parrish, CBS Sports
Whatever college basketball might've gained in terms of securing talent from name, image and likeness rights becoming a reality appears likely to be offset by Overtime Elite turning 16 year-old and 17 year-old prospects into professionals.

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