Sport & Story Daily September 26, 2024

Sport & Story Daily September 26, 2024

Do it Yourself

September 26, 2024

Good morning! Fans attempt taking Oakland Coliseum seats, Jaylen Brown starts his own shoe company and Jeremy Schaap is bringing back The Sports Reporters.

A's fans remove Oakland Coliseum seats, attempt to carry them out of stadium before team leaves for good
At Tuesday night’s Oakland Athletics vs. Texas Rangers baseball game, fans tried to take the seats at Oakland Coliseum. The fans were stopped before they left the Coliseum, and the seats were returned to their original location. The Oakland A’s are on the move to Las Vegas, and fans are trying to make the best memories in the final few home games of the season.
CBS Sports

Jaylen Brown Says He Turned Down $50 Million to Start His Own Shoe Company
Celtics start Jalen Brown is launching his own sneaker brand called 741, which will start selling products on Oct. 22. Brown turned down $50 million in endorsement deals from other major sneaker companies to pursue full ownership and creative control of his own brand. The brand name comes from the number seven, representing spiritual awakening. Four is for hard work, stability and practicality. One symbolizes new beginnings, creativity and independence. 
Front Office Sports

Return of ‘The Sports Reporters’: Jeremy Schaap on Reimagining a Classic
From 1988-2017, The Sports Reporters aired on Sunday mornings on ESPN. Dick Schaap was the host of the show from 1988-2001. Now, his son, Jeremy Schaap, is looking to revive the show “to honor the show— and do justice to it.” It will be on YouTube and feature four play-by-play announcers on NFL games: Joe Buck, Mike Tirico, Ian Eagle and Kevin Harlan.
Front Office Sports

NFL Owners Want In On Own Rings Of Honor
The Atlanta Falcons’ longtime owner and chairman, Arthur Blank, was inducted into the team’s Ring of Honor on Sunday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He is the latest NFL owner to be sworn into their team’s Ring of Honor, but many fans debated on whether a team’s owner should be included.
Sportico

Former France and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane announces his retirement
Raphael Varane announced his retirement on Wednesday. In his career, he played for France and Real Madrid as a center-back. He has won a World Cup title and many club trophies.
AP Sports

Yahoo Sports AM: Clinched! Three more MLB teams secure playoff spot
The MLB playoffs are almost set. Recently, the Padres, Orioles and Astros have clinched playoff spots. The Orioles beat the Yankees 5-3 to make it to the playoffs. This is the first time the O’s have made the playoffs in consecutive seasons since 1996-97. The Astors beat the Mariners 4-3 to clinch their fourth consecutive AL West title.
Yahoo Sports

HBSE, Fox Sports, Playfly teaming up to put on Coretta Scott King Classic
The women’s basketball Coretta Scott King Classic is set for Jan. 20. Baylor, Maryland, Texas and UCLA will compete in the event. It will be held at Prudential Center in Newark, and FOX will air the afternoon games.
Sports Business Journal

UNLV QB Matthew Sluka leaving team amid allusions to NIL payment issues
The UNLV quarterback, Matthew Sluka, posted on social media that he intends to redshirt the rest of the 2024 season. He is leaving the team effective immediately, alluding to issues with NIL payments as the reason for his exit.
Sports Business Journal

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