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MLB, Ace Hardware Build Alliance • Social Change Fund United, founded by NBA icons Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Paul, has joined with Stackwell, a fintech platform “committed to expanding financial market access,” and the National Basketball Players Association Foundation (NBPA Foundation)” to drive meaningful economic impact in historically under-resourced communities.” The SCFU Visionary Ventures Program is designed to support small businesses, piloting first in the Los Angeles...
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"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."“There’s not an American in this country free until every one of us is free.“By Barry JanoffApril 14, 2025: With the season still ramping up and teams still finding their bearing, MLB players will unite on April 15 to celebrate and honor Jackie Robinson.
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nysportsjournalism.squarespace.com | Bill Russell |George Floyd Verdict |Barry Janoff
"A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."“There’s not an American in this country free until every one of us is free.“By Barry JanoffApril 14, 2025: With the season still ramping up and teams still finding their bearing, MLB players will unite on April 15 to celebrate and honor Jackie Robinson.
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nysportsjournalism.squarespace.com | Bill Russell |George Floyd Verdict |Barry Janoff
Bueckers, Future Stars Headline WNBA DraftAlly Bonds With WNBA, Bueckers• The Los Angeles Dodgers have created an official display of memorabilia from Shohei Ohtani’s legendary 50/50 season in the window case of the Club Level at the Dodger Stadium lobby on the left-field side of Dodger Stadium.
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1 week ago | 
nysportsjournalism.squarespace.com | Bill Russell |George Floyd Verdict |Barry Janoff
Ally Bonds With WNBA, Bueckers• The Los Angeles Dodgers have created an official display of memorabilia from Shohei Ohtani’s legendary 50/50 season in the window case of the Club Level at the Dodger Stadium lobby on the left-field side of Dodger Stadium.
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nysportsjournalism.squarespace.com | Bill Russell |George Floyd Verdict |Barry Janoff
Sports Collectors Daily: Upper Deck’s long running autograph and trading card deal with Tiger Woods will continue. The company announced Friday that it has extended its exclusive agreement with Woods, who signed his first deal more than 25 years ago. Upper Deck will continue to be the sole licensed producer of Woods’ trading cards, collectibles, and autographed memorabilia. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
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By Barry JanoffApril 2, 2025: Stating that we “have a shared commitment to best serving Canadian fans and the unmatched passion that they have for our game,” the NHL has signed a 12-year extension with Rogers Communications for the national media rights to NHL games on all platforms in Canada through the 2037-38 season. Financial terms were put at $7.7 billion over the course of the alliance.
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By Barry JanoffMarch 31, 2025: Good morning, Mr. Phelps. Welcome to Mission: Possible. Steve Phleps, Nascar’s president since 2018, now has a new and expanded position after being named today to the newly crated position of commission. Phelps (pictured, L) will oversee all aspects of the motorsport, including the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) and all 15 Nascar-owned/or operated tracks.
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ESPN: Glen Taylor has agreed to the Marc Lore-Alex Rodriguez group acquiring 100% ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx at the same $1.5 billion price the sides reached agreement on in 2021. The NBA has started the transfer process, including ultimately holding a board of governors vote, Taylor purchased the Wolves in 1994 for $94 million. Hard Rock International has signed Nascar Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. as a brand ambassador.
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nysportsjournalism.squarespace.com | Bill Russell |George Floyd Verdict |Barry Janoff
By Barry JanoffMarch 31, 2025: Imagine this: You hit the first walkoff grand slam in World Series history and people want to wear your jersey. That has happened to Freddie Freeman, whose slam to win Game 1 of the 2024 World Series drove the Los Angeles Dodgers to the championship. Freeman’s Dodgers jersey is the No. 2 best-selling jersey entering the 2025 MLB season, trailing only teammate and reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani.
