Bipartisan Bill with prediction markets and sports events

Sport & Story Daily March 24, 2026: A new bipartisan Congressional bill would keep prediction markets out of sports.

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Kelsey Middleton
March 24, 2026

Bipartisan Bill with prediction markets and sports events

March 24, 2026

Bipartisan bill would ban prediction markets for sporting events
A new bipartisan Congressional bill would keep prediction markets out of sports. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Cal.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) will introduce on Monday legislation that would “prohibit entities regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, including prediction-market exchanges Kalshi and Polymarket’s U.S. platform, from listing contracts related to sporting events.” The bill would also prohibit “casino-style games” from appearing on prediction-market platforms.
NBC Sports

Ford and Major League Baseball Unite to Celebrate America’s Pastime and the People Who Power It
Ford Motor Company and Major League Baseball announced a multiyear exclusive partnership that brings together two American icons. Ford will be the MLB’s Official Automotive Partner. Ford will honor tradition, celebrate human capability, and power the moments that matter most. Ford also will serve as the presenting sponsor of MLB’s July 4 initiative.
From the Road Ford

Orioles and PureWager Group announce new partnership
The Orioles unveiled a new partnership with PureWager Group as the company becomes the exclusive sports betting partner of the club. This marks PureWager Group’s inaugural venture into the United States’ sports betting market. As part of the partnership, PureWager Group also becomes the title sponsor of the new Scoreboard Social space, the PureWager Pavilion, located directly under the new state-of-the-art scoreboard.
I Gaming Business

Scripps to launch Scripps Sports Network streaming channel
The E.W. Scripps Company is launching a 24/7 destination for live games and events, exclusive original series, specials, documentaries and other popular sports programming via Scripps Sports Network (SSN) – a free, ad supported streaming television (FAST) channel. Scripps Sports Network will premiere today. The network will show PWHL, NWSL, MLV, Pro Cheer League, NAL and more games.
Globe News Wire

'We absolutely need a team': Hockey fans want PWHL franchise in Winnipeg
Hockey fan in Winnipeg wants a Professional Women’s Hockey League. The first-ever PWHL game in Winnipeg was on Sunday night and it had a sellout crowd of 15,321. Sunday’s game was also the first time Manitobans Kati Tabin and Jocelyne Larocque got to play professional hockey in their home province. Both said they see value in Winnipeg getting a team.
Yahoo Sports

Vision presented for new-look Soldier Field
Chicago-based Edward Peck Design has released a proof-of-concept redevelopment plan for Soldier Field that would transform the historic stadium into a world-class, 365-day venue capable of hosting a Super Bowl while introducing a new mixed-use entertainment district along Chicago’s lakefront. The stadium redevelopment focuses on expanding capacity and modernising the fan experience to meet Super Bowl–level standards. Planned improvements include the addition of new luxury suites, expanded general seating, and enhanced spectator amenities.
The Stadium Business

Long Beach Grand Prix co-founder Jim Michaelian dead at 83
Long Beach Grand Prix CEO Jim Michaelian passed away at the age of 83. Michaelian continued racing cars into his 80s. Michaelian was one of the founding staff members of the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and served as CEO since 2001. During his tenure, Long Beach’s Acura Grand Prix grew into one of the most popular street races in the world.
KTLA5

Long Beach Coast. Director, Revenue & Business Operations
The Director of Revenue & Business Operations is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive strategies to grow and diversify the team’s revenue streams. This role oversees certain revenue-generating departments—including ticket sales, hospitality, concessions, and retail/merchandising—and plays a central role in shaping the operational structure and processes associated with each.  The role is accountable for driving revenue growth across tickets, concessions, and merchandise while delivering a best-in-class fan experience. Apply Now.

Syracuse University. Producer/Videographer of Creative Services
Serve as a member of the athletics department content creation team as a producer/videographer. Responsibilities include: Video production, including shooting, editing and post-production, for the athletics department and all 20 intercollegiate athletics teams; producing event highlights and feature packages; producing social media content; managing distribution of highlights to external entities, including media agencies, conference and NCAA offices, and external agencies; managing freelance videographers. Apply Now.

UFC. Art Director, Design
This role balances visionary thinking with hands-on execution. The Art Director is a senior creative leader and active designer responsible for shaping and executing world-class visual concepts across all UFC brand touchpoints.This position plays a critical role in guiding the future visual identity and creative direction of UFC while remaining deeply engaged in the craft. The Art Director will concept, design, iterate, and refine high-impact creative across campaign key art, digital, broadcast, social, environmental, and experiential executions. The Art Director partners closely with the Vice President, Creative, internal creative teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver cohesive, culturally relevant, and strategically aligned brand experiences. Apply Now.

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College Athletic Departments Are Becoming Full-Blown Media Companies
Athletic departments around the country are expanding their creative capabilities to produce multimedia content that attracts top-rated recruits, deep-pocketed donors, and new fans. Clemson and LSU are taking the strategy a step further by turning their athletic department content teams into full-on revenue generation hubs. In 2023, Clemson University added a 12,000-square-foot extension to its already enormous Poe Indoor Practice Facility. With two photo studios, two video studios, a podcast studio, and rows of editing bays and sleek conference rooms, the multi-story space looks more like a setup on a Hollywood lot than a college campus. 
Front Office Sports

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