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USA, Greenland politics enter an NBA game

USA, Greenland politics enter an NBA game

Sport & Story Daily January 20, 2026: Fan yells "Leave Greenland alone" at an NBA game in London.

Kelsey Middleton
January 20, 2026

USA, Greenland politics enter an NBA game

January 20, 2026

Heckler yells 'leave Greenland alone' during anthem at NBA London game
The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic played a regular-season game in London on Sunday. Actor Vanessa Williams sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the game at London’s O2 Arena. A member of the crowd yelled “Leave Greenland alone” while she was singing. The crowd started cheering after the comment was made. President Donald Trump had threatened a 25% tariff on European countries, including the United Kingdom, if America wasn't allowed to buy Greenland.
^{USA Today}

MLS outfit Sporting KC sold for staggering $700m fee
MLS outfit Sporting Kansas City was sold at a valuation of approximately $700 million. This makes it one of the largest club sales in league history. The ownership group overseen by the Illig family agreed to sell its majority stake in the club to Peter Mallouk. Mallouk is an existing minority owner and the president and CEO of wealth management firm Creative Planning.
^{Yahoo Sports}

Polymarket drawn into Nevada’s prediction market showdown
The Nevada Gaming Control Board regulates gaming in the state. It has sued Blockratize Inc., the corporate entity behind Polymarket. It is seeking a court order barring the company from offering “unlicensed wagering” in the state. The company has also issued cease-and-desist orders to companies, including Crypto.com and Robinhood.
^MSN

‘Death, Taxes, and Chinese Basketball’: Wildest Texts in The NCAA Point-Shaving Indictment
There are 26 people who allegedly conspired in a widespread point-shaving scheme. The scheme was led in part by known high-stakes gamblers Marves Fairley, Shane Hennen and Antonio Blakeney. The scheme grew to involve more than 39 players on more than 17 difference NCAA DI men’s basketball teams for fixing more than 29 games. One of Fairley’s texts read, "ln the car with the guys . . . Be ready to bet this college game that come on in two hrs. . Tulane/East Carolina.”
^{Front Office Sports}

PWHL sets new attendance benchmark at Capital One Arena
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has set a new attendance record for a women’s ice hockey game at a US arena. There were 17,228 fans at the Montreal Victoire vs. New York Sirens game inside Washington DC’s Capital One Arena. The previous record was set on Nov. 28, 2024 with 16,014 fans. This game was also the first time the PWHL had staged an event in Washington DC.
^{The Stadium Business}

Buffalo’s $2.2B Highmark Stadium brings modern amenities to Bills fans while keeping football first
The Buffalo Bills play at Highmark Stadium. The stadium was built for $22 million in 1973. The new stadium is being built on the other side of the street for $2.2 billion. The stadium will have a canopy, heated playing file and concourses, climate-controlled warned areas for both teams and some of Western New York’s finest premium event spaces.
^{Sports Business Journal}

Curt Cignetti Is One of the Only CFP Coaches Without a GM
The general manager position in college football has become ubiquitous. However, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti does not have a GM. He says that he is the GM and head coach. The need to GM’s started when NIL became big. GM’s usually manage the salary cap on NIL deals. This has not hindered his coaching ability since Indiana made it to the CFP National Championship.
^{Front Office Sports}

Asheville Tourists. Director of Special Events
The Asheville Tourists are completing a $40 million renovation of McCormick Field, transforming the venue into a year-round destination for events beyond baseball. The Director of Special Events is a newly created position responsible for generating revenue and leading the booking, planning, and execution of all non-Tourists events at the ballpark. Apply Now.

Sarasota Paradise. Communications and PR Specialist
We're seeking a proactive Communications and PR Specialist to lead our external storytelling and media efforts as we build brand awareness in the Sarasota-Manatee region and beyond. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role is pivotal in a startup environment, where you'll work closely with departments like Marketing, Operations, and Sales. This is a full-time position ideal for someone with a small business mindset who thrives in fast-paced ops and traditional sports values, focusing on press relations, releases, email newsletters, and influencer marketing—no social media management required. Expect cut-through-the-noise execution to drive real results in a lean team. Apply Now.

Los Angeles Lakers. Manager, Global Social & Digital Growth
The Manager of Global Social and Digital Growth is responsible for driving global awareness of the Lakers brand and growing fandom internationally at a rapid scale. The ideal candidate is a paid media expert who understands how to effectively utilize paid placements across social and digital platforms to reach new global audiences. The role will keep a pulse on and understand cultural trends and nuances within priority international markets to drive international fan engagement. As part of the larger Integrated Marketing plans, this role will promote key marketing initiatives such as tentpoles, seasonal milestones, and cultural moments within priority international markets with support and guidance from Brand Strategy, Marketing Operations, and the broader Integrated Marketing team. Apply Now.

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