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Edition No. 115 · Thu 15 Oct 2026 · 42 stories · Source: Daily Newsletter Digest

Edition No. 115

Thursday 15 October 2026

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  1. 36 · The Athletic

    Atlanta Dream change playoff date, time to host finals games at State Farm Arena
    Why it matters

    The Dream moved WNBA Finals games to the larger State Farm Arena, working around a concert and Hawks games.

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  2. 37 · Front Office Sports

    Pablo Torre Eyeing LeBron, Fanatics
    Why it matters

    Pulitzer winner Pablo Torre says he is looking into LeBron James's free use of a Fanatics helicopter under a 2024 deal.

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  3. 38 · Front Office Sports

    Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have experienced tension over ESPN contract talks
    Why it matters

    Front Office Sports reports tension between Joe Buck and Troy Aikman over their ESPN contract negotiations.

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  4. 39 · The Athletic

    Philipp Lahm: German football is built around the 50+1 rule. It is more valuable than ever
    Why it matters

    Further reading from the day's section on What I'm reading next.

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  5. 40 · SportBusiness

    How FC Porto filled its €17m Club World Cup hole
    Why it matters

    Further reading from the day's section on What I'm reading next.

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  6. 41 · Digiday

    Ikea's CMO sees LLMs as the newest place a brand has to hold its line
    Why it matters

    Further reading from the day's section on What I'm reading next.

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  7. 42 · The Athletic

    Explained: Leeds United and Paraag Marathe’s comments on dynamic ticket pricing
    Why it matters

    The Athletic explains Leeds United executive Paraag Marathe's comments on the club's dynamic ticket pricing policy.

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