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MLB has reportedly informed the MLB Players Association that the two sides need to come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement by the end of the month to start the 2022 regular season as scheduled on March 31. (USA Today) The league and union intend to hold multiple bargaining sessions next week, with several owners and players expected to fly in, after yesterday's meeting between the two sides lasted just 15 minutes and resulted in little progress, according to sources. (ESPN) Eric Kay, a former communications director for the Los Angeles Angels, faces 20 years to life in a federal prison and up to a $1 million fine after being found guilty of distributing fentanyl and giving pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that caused his death in a Dallas hotel room in 2019. The Skaggs family has also filed civil suits against the Angels in Texas and California. (Los Angeles Times) Fanatics Inc. and a group of investors that includes LeBron James' longtime business partner Maverick Carter and rapper Jay-Z agreed to purchase retro sports apparel brand Mitchell & Ness for $250 million, according to an individual familiar with the terms. Fanatics will own 75 percent of the company, which reportedly generated $70 million in profit last year on $350 million in revenue, with the other investors combining to own the remaining 25 percent. (Sportico)

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NBC To Make Big Push For Big Ten Media Rights Michael McCarthy and Amanda Christovich, Front Office Sports NBC Sports is expected to make a major push for the Power 5 conference's rights, sources tell Front Office Sports. The Big Ten could command fees of up to $1.1 billion annually on the open market, said sources. NBA viewership flat headed into All-Star Weekend Austin Karp, Sports Business Journal NBA games across TNT, ESPN and ABC are averaging 1.62 million viewers heading into All-Star Weekend, a figure that is flat compared to the same period two seasons ago. Games also are up 6% compared to the period before the All-Star break last season. Mike Golic Sr. to Host Weekly Podcast for DraftKings With Jessica Smetana Todd Spangler, Variety After Mike Golic Sr. was tweeting regularly about playing DraftKings with his pals, the sports-betting company reached out to the former ESPN host and commentator — and offered him a deal for his own podcast. The show will cover the intersection of sports news and culture and is slated to feature interviews with special guests. NASCAR Kicks Off Critical Season With Broadcast Talks Looming John Wall Street, Sportico NASCAR has placed an emphasis on "getting the ratings right" this year so it can best position itself for negotiations come November. To help ensure it does, Phelps & Co. implemented a series of "bold and innovative" changes in the offseason

COLLEGE SPORTS

C-USA Standoff the Latest in a String of Messy Disputes in NCAA Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated Conference USA's standoff with three departing members—Southern Miss, Old Dominion and Marshall, all bound for the Sun Belt—has stunned the college sports landscape and is impacting the future scheduling of schools, whole regions and entire leagues. Lia Thomas Breaks Pool Record En Route to 500 Freestyle Title at Ivy League Championships John Lohn, Swimming World A three-year member of Penn's men's team, Thomas transitioned to female during the COVID-19 pandemic and is in her first season as a member of the women's team. University of Toledo to name Bryan Blair next athletic director Kyle Rowland, The Toledo Blade Washington State deputy director of athletics/chief operating officer Bryan Blair will take over the UT athletic department on May 1. Blair, who has experience at the NCAA and in the Pac-12, SEC, and Conference USA, was the brains behind Wazzu's NIL efforts. Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh to receive base salary of $7.05 million this fall Heather Dinich, ESPN Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh will receive a base salary of $7.05 million this fall and up to $7.6 million in the final year of his new contract, which runs through the 2026 season. Ohio State football coaching salaries still climbing as athletic department Nathan Baird, cleveland.com Ohio State football's assistant coach salary pool might be the nation's biggest in 2022, or just a smidge below. While OSU annually ranks among the top five, it usually does not challenge for the No. 1 spot.

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