Sport & Story Daily September 5, 2024

X Banned in Brazil

September 5, 2024

Good morning! From Athlete to Entrepreneur

Brazil maintains X ban ahead of Packers-Eagles NFL clash in Sao Paulo
Brazil is one of X’s largest markets, with an estimated 21 million users. The company has been in conflict with authorities since the start of the year. X has refused to block accounts under investigation in Brazil for allegedly spreading disinformation, arguing that the measures are tantamount to censorship. The Supreme Court upholds a ban on X, meaning it will be inaccessible during the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in the country on Sept. 6.
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WNBA expansion team Golden State Valkyries sign JPMorganChase as founding partner
The WNBA expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries, will wear the Chase Freedom logo on their home and away jerseys. The team’s inaugural season is 2025. JPMorganChase is its first founding partner and shield uniform sponsor and has a multiyear deal.
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DraftKings Hit With $19K Fine For Unwinnable Connecticut Slot Game
An investigation found that 522 gamblers played Deal or No Deal Banker’s Bonanza over 20,000 times without a single payout. DraftKings determined the problem was caused by a computer glitch and returned all $23,909 that had been lost on the game before the glitch was discovered.
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Tom Brady Company Moves Past NFT Collapse With Fan Engagement App
Autograph is a fan engagement company that was co-founded by Tom Brady. The company raised $200 million by 2022 with a vision to sell collectible NFTs. The company plans to instead reward fans for actions they already take, such as listening to podcasts and buying tickets.
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Atlanta United fires technical director Carlos Bocanegra during another disappointing season
Technical director Carlos Bocanegra was fired from the Atlanta United MLS team. He was dismissed with seven games left. The team has only won eight matches out of 27 this season and is placed ninth in the Eastern Conference. President and CEO Garth Lagerwey will assume Bocanegra’s duties on an interim basis for the remainder of the season.
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Hogs+ Named Finalist in Digiday Technology Awards for Best Subscription Platform
Hogs+ is the ultimate destination for Arkansas Razorback fans. The subscription service has been named a finalist in the prestigious Digiday Technology Awards for the category of Best Subscription Platform. The award recognizes the companies at innovations at the forefront of the digital media and marketing technology.

Titans quickly sell out club seats at new stadium
The new Nissan Stadium for the Tennessee Titans has already sold every club seat. The stadium has 60,000 seats, and the first selling wave only compromised 10% of personal licenses available. The second selling wave will launch in October.
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Bolivia national soccer team moves World Cup qualifier to higher altitude to try and win
Bolivia’s soccer team will play their World Cup qualifying match against Venezuela in El Alto, a city located in Bolivian Altiplano highlands, about 13,435 (4,095 meters) above sea level. They hope that staging home qualifiers at an altitude higher than ever will help them get off the bottom of the South American standings.
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Northwestern’s Tiny Temporary Football Stadium Is Making Big Money
Northwestern held its first football game in its new 12,000-seat temporary stadium. The setup will house the team for two seasons during the construction of the new $800 million, 35,000-seat Ryan Field. At the temporary field, all-inclusive (non-suite) tickets that cover admission, food and drinks start at $599 before fees. The prices go up to $699 when Wisconsin comes to town. The school makes about $450 from each season ticket in the premium sections.
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