Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis said the NFL should issue a written report detailing the findings of the 10-month investigation into the workplace culture at the Washington Football Team in remarks that came a day after Commissioner Roger Goodell said no further information would be disclosed. Davis also complained about the league's handling of former Raiders coach Jon Gruden's inflammatory emails, saying leadership had "known about it a couple of months" before the communications were leaked to the media. (Sports Business Journal)
Former Chicago Blackhawks prospect Kyle Beach came forward in an emotional TV interview as the former player who filed a lawsuit against the team for mishandling his allegations of sexual assault by then-video coach Brad Aldrich in 2010, saying he felt "relief and vindication" after an independent investigation concluded "nothing was done" by Blackhawks leadership in response to the alleged assault. (ESPN) The Blackhawks said they have scheduled settlement talks next week with Susan Loggans, the attorney for Beach and a Michigan high school student subsequently assaulted by Aldrich. (Chicago Sun-Times)
A group backed by the Saudi royal family is set to announce plans for a new golf series next week with Greg Norman expected to be announced as commissioner, according to sources who said a private meeting detailing the project was held with golf media members. It is reportedly unclear whether the Saudis, who have previously made multi-million dollar offers to lure top PGA Tour golfers to a breakaway competition, will present the new series as a full league or a trial with a handful of tournaments. (Golfweek)
COLLEGE SPORTS
Local executives, sports analysts bullish on possible ACC HQ move to Charlotte Erik Spanberg and Collin Huguley, Charlotte Business Journal
The conference disclosed yesterday what its 15-member school presidents will look at closest when considering whether the ACC stays in its current location — Greensboro — or goes elsewhere. The conference wants a city in the Eastern time zone; one with a growing and diverse population; access to a hub airport; a place that will benefit the ACC's brand and provide cachet and access to current and prospective sponsors; and a city that allows for reasonable operating costs.
