Sports Business Radio Podcast

Michael Levine - Founder & CEO of Filmspark

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:24:00 -0000

Michael Levine, Founder & CEO of Filmspark, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss AI and sports content creation. Levine, formerly of Lucasfilm (George Lucas), discusses the sports content volume challenge that leagues/teams/brands are facing, the player likeness and legal landscape with AI generated content, using AI to create everything from short clips to micro-dramas and how sports organizations will likely utilize AI to generate content in the future. Find more information about Filmspark at www.filmspark.ai.

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Alex Lasry - CEO FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:06:00 -0000

Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York - New Jersey Host Committee joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. MetLife Stadium will host 8 FIFA World Cup matches this summer including the championship match on July 19. Lasry discusses hosting this global event and how the NY/NJ Host Committee is working with FIFA, local law enforcement, transportation agencies and MetLife Stadium to execute logistics for one of the biggest sports events in the world.

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Jeff Lienhart, adidas Golf President

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:13:00 -0000

Jeff Lienhart, adidas golf President, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the growth of the golf brand and how adidas Golf is preparing for The Masters in Augusta this week. An insightful look at how a major golf brand works with its athlete endorsers, the preparation that goes into a major golf tournament and how far in advance the planning begins. adidas Golf’s stable of athlete endorsers includes Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Åberg and Rose Zhang.

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Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo at Citi Field

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0000

The Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo Wireless, is at Citi Field in New York City recording in front of an audience. Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger sits down for conversations with Oscar Fernandez, SVP & Head of Technology and James Benesh, VP, Ballpark Experience for the New York Mets. From emerging technologies and connectivity in sports to how teams and venues are shaping the fan experience, we hear from two senior leaders of MLB’s New York Mets.

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Jennifer van Dijk - President Boston Legacy FC (NWSL)

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:33:00 -0000

Jennifer van Dijk, President of Boston Legacy FC joins us on Sports Business Radio this week to discuss the NWSL team’s inaugural season, which already includes a record-setting attendance number for a NWSL team’s first game (30,207 fans at Gillette Stadium). From sharing insights on launching a women’s pro sports team to what the future of women’s sports looks like, this is a fascinating conversation from the perspective of an NWSL team President and longtime sports business executive. van Dijk has also held senior roles with the NBA, Los Angeles Clippers, The Team and IMG.

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Haley Rosen - Founder & CEO - Just Women's Sports

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:22:00 -0000

Haley Rosen, Founder & CEO of Just Women’s Sports, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the women’s sports landscape. From the WNBA trying to get a new Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated, to the NWSL experiencing record growth, to which women’s sports we think will grow the fastest in the next 5 years, to the content you can find on Just Women’s Sports’ platforms, we cover the gambit of women’s sports.

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JoAn Scott - NCAA VP of Men’s Basketball

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:19:00 -0000

JoAn Scott, NCAA VP of Men’s Basketball joins us to preview the planning and logistics around the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. From Selection Sunday to the Final Four in Indianapolis, Scott walks us through the prep for March Madness. Scott is retiring from her role at the NCAA later this year, so she reflects on her career as a senior executive working for USA Basketball, Nike and the NCAA.

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Tom Fletcher - Founder & President of Momento, Sports Broadcasting HOF'er

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:23:00 -0000

Tom Fletcher, Founder and President of Momento joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation this week. Fletcher was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2023 for revolutionizing sports coverage with specialty cameras. His innovations have changed how the major sports leagues are televised.

Now Fletcher has launched Momento (www.mymomento.com), which lets fans relive authentic, in-the-moment reactions at sports events, with high-quality images, turning memories into personal keepsakes.

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#Tech #Cameras #Innovation #Broadcasting

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2026 Winter Olympics Recap

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:47:00 -0000

We recap the big business of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on this edition of Sports Business Radio. From the execution of the Games by the IOC and host country Italy to NBC’s comprehensive coverage to the biggest winners from these Games, we bring you all of the facts and figures. We also tell you what you should be paying attention to with the upcoming LA28 Summer Olympics.

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SBR Vault - NBA Commissioners Adam Silver & David Stern

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 23:19:00 -0000

The NBA has had two Commissioners since 1984. Both have joined Brian Berger for conversations on Sports Business Radio. We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on past conversations with current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (2014 to present) and late NBA Commissioner David Stern (1984-2014).

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Super Bowl LX Recap Show

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:05:00 -0000

We recap the big business of Super Bowl LX on this edition of Sports Business Radio. From the commercials that were rated the highest, to the viewing audience for the game and halftime show to the record-setting amount the now Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are likely to be sold for, we bring you all of the facts and figures from football’s biggest game of the year.

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Peter O’Reilly - NFL EVP Club Business, International & League Events

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:24:00 -0000

Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business, International & League Events joins Sports Business Radio for our annual pre-Super Bowl conversation. O’Reilly is the NFL executive tasked with overseeing production for the Super Bowl, NFL Draft and NFL international games.

O’Reilly will take us behind the scenes of Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara on February 8 as well as discuss the NFL’s future plans for the draft and international games.

Todd Allen, Senior Vice President of Marketing for Anheuser-Busch, also joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the Super Bowl LX ad strategy for Budweiser and Bud Light - the biggest advertiser for the Super Bowl across all platforms. Super Bowl ads on NBC are selling for a record $8M for a thirty-second spot.

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Terry Gannon - NBC Sports, Play-By-Play Broadcaster

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:20:00 -0000

Terry Gannon, versatile broadcaster for NBC Sports & Peacock, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss NBC’s epic February lineup that will include coverage of the Winter Olympics, Super Bowl and NBA All-Star game. Gannon will handle Opening and Closing ceremonies duties in Milano Cortina and call figure skating (with Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir). In addition to his Olympic duties, Gannon handles play-by-play duties for NBC’s coverage of the NBA and PGA Tour golf. Gannon was also a member of the 1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack team that won the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship and was coached by Jim Valvano.

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Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo’s converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner.

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SBR Vault - Emmitt Smith, Champ Bailey & Malcolm Jenkins

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:20:00 -0000

We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on past conversations with Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Famer, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher and 3-Time Super Bowl champion with the Dallas Cowboys; Champ Bailey, Pro Football Hall of Famer who played for the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos; and Malcolm Jenkins, 2-Time Super Bowl champion who played for the New Orleans Saints and Philadelphia Eagles. Each former NFL star also discusses their business partnerships and post playing career businesses.

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Molly Miller - Arizona State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:24:00 -0000

Molly Miller (@Coach_MollyMiller), Arizona State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach, joins Sports Business Radio for a a conversation. Miller discusses her incredibly successful coaching career in which she has won 84% of all of the games she has coached (Drury, Grand Canyon University, ASU), how she has taken an ASU program from 10-22 to a 16-1 record so far this season and how to build a women’s college basketball team in today’s modern era of NIL and the transfer portal. Miller also shares some of her coaching philosophies as well as discusses how she balances being a Mom and Wife while being a Head Coach.

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Mike Principe - GSE Worldwide - CEO

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:33:00 -0000

Mike Principe, CEO of GSE Worldwide (www.gseworldwide), joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation about talent management of today’s modern athlete, how NILin college sports has changed the talent management business, the importance of creating unique content and events around elite athletes and what trends to look for in the sports business industry in 2026.

GSE Worldwide is a leading athlete representation, sports marketing and event management company. A seasoned executive and deal maker in the sports and entertainment industry, Principe brings over 25 years of experience to his role as CEO. GSE Worldwide reps clients such as Bryson DeChambeau, JJ Spaun, Lexi Thompson and Jessica Pegula. GSE Worldwide also owns and operates Major League Pickleball, the Pickleball Slam and the Pro Padel League, operating one of the most dynamic portfolios of emerging and high-growth live sports properties.

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Troy Aikman - ESPN MNF Analyst, Dallas Cowboys HOF QB

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:32:00 -0000

Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman), Hall of Fame QB, 3-Time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys, Lead Analyst on ESPN’s Monday Night Football and Founder of EIGHT Brewing Company joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. Aikman discusses his two-decade plus broadcasting career calling NFL games with Joe Buck, his Hall of Fame NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, his flourishing brewing company EIGHT beer, the traits he looks for in a business partner, whether he would consider joining an NFL team’s front office in the future and his discovery of hot yoga and how it has helped him in retirement.

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Ken Goldin - “The King of Collectibles: Goldin Touch” on Netflix

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:12:00 -0000

Ken Goldin (@KenGoldin), star of “The King of Collectibles: Goldin Touch” on Netflix, joins us to discuss Season 3 of the hit show, which premieres on December 23rd. Goldin, the Founder of Goldin (www.goldin.co), also discusses the current state of the collectibles industry for sports and pop culture.

Also on this episode, Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) college sports columnist for Yahoo Sports, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the upcoming College Football Playoff and the current college sports landscape.

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Arik Armstead - Jacksonville Jaguars DT, 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0000

Arik Armstead, Jacksonville Jaguars Defensive Tackle, 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, Founder of the Armstead Academic Project and former NFL first-round draft pick out of the University of Oregon, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. We discuss Armstead’s amazing work in the community, the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative, the Jaguars stellar year this NFL season and Armstead’s fond memories of playing at the University of Oregon.

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Kendall Toole - Founder of NKO Club - Popular Fitness Personality

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:48:00 -0000

Kendall Toole (@KendallToole), Founder of NKO (Never Knocked Out) Club, former Peloton instructor and popular fitness personality, joins Sports Business Radio for a lengthy conversation. Toole discusses how she is self-funding her new all-in-one health & fitness app NKO Club, the importance of mental health and Kendall’s own mental health journey, the recipe for creating compelling content and the growth she experienced during the past year when she was preparing for the NKO Club launch.

NKO CLUB DETAILS:

Movement: 50 workouts at launch across strength, cycling, boxing, pilates & mobility, with 10+ new classes added weekly
Music: Tracks curated by Kendall across genres; users can also sync their own playlist to any workout
Mindset: Guided gratitude journaling, affirmations & breathwork classes
Meals: Balanced, Kendall-approved recipes that fuel body and mind, with a built-in grocery list for easy planning & shopping
Community: Social, motivational features connecting members to one another as they share their goals and progress – with the promise of IRL events in cities around the country
Tech & Design: Sleek and intuitive design plus personalized recommendations that adapt to user goals and preferences

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Brian Josephs - Sportradar, VP of Account Management, North America

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:55:00 -0000

Brian Josephs, Sportradar, Vice President of Account Management for North America joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Josephs outlines the huge shift in how fans consume sports and how streaming is now the main stage. We also discuss how fan expectations have evolved in this new era of digital-first, personalized and interactive viewing. Lastly, Sportradar works with some of the biggest tech and media platforms, from streamers to social media networks and Brian tells us how these companies are using Sportradar’s products to enhance engagement and monetize rights investments

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2025 World Series Recap + What Lies Ahead for MLB

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:16:00 -0000

We recap all of the final numbers for the 2025 World Series - from the global TV audience to the coverage from Fox Sports to the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming the first back to back MLB Champions in 25 years.

We also look ahead to the upcoming MLB CBA negotiations and how those negotiations could impact the payroll of teams like the Dodgers after next season. Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman joins Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger for this conversation.

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Justin Bass - Managing Director for MAI Capital Management

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:21:00 -0000

Justin Bass, Managing Director for MAI Capital Management joins us to discuss athletes as business people and the evolution of the empowered athlete off the field of play. Endorsement and investment opportunities have greatly changed over the years and athletes are earning more money than ever before.

Bass serves as a “Financial QB” to his clients, and in this episode, he shares valuable insights. Bass also shares the origin story of MAI Capital Management and tells us how the firm started back in 1973.

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#FinancialLiteracy #AthleteCEO #Finance #Money #SportsBusiness

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Donald Dell, Pioneering Sports Agent & Alexandra Dell, Documentary Producer

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:31:00 -0000

PODCAST: Donald Dell, Former Chairman at Sportive and considered one of the pioneers and founders of the sports marketing business, and his daughter Alexandra Dell, Founder of Big Sam Productions and award-winning documentary producer, join Sports Business Radio for a conversation.

Donald Dell is a well-known sports agent, attorney, and commentator. He was a former US Davis Cup tennis player and undefeated Captain, and was the founder and chairman of sports marketing company, Proserv.

Dell managed the careers of many professional athletes, including Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Ralph Sampson, James Worthy, Joakim Noah, Boomer Esiason, Andy Murray, Pete Sampras, Gabriela Sabatini, Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, Jimmy Connors, and Tracy Austin, to name a few.

Alexandra Dell is a writer, director, producer who blends her passion for sports with powerful storytelling. She produced a documentary on tennis great Novak Djokovic with seven-time Emmy winner and Oscar nominee Sam Pollard, set to stream on Amazon in January 2026. She’s also executive producing a scripted film about tennis legend and civil rights activist Arthur Ashe, with Skydance, Academy Award-winner Kevin Willmott (“BlacKKKansman”), director Elegance Bratton, Ashok Amritraj, CEO of Hyde Park Entertainment, and Warner Music Group.

With LeBron James and Maverick Carter, Alexandra executive produced Who Is Stan Smith? a documentary on the tennis legend and sneaker icon with SpringHill Entertainment. The film premiered at DOC NYC and opened theatrically in 70+ cities. It’s currently streaming on ESPN.

This is the first time that Father and Daughter have done a joint podcast interview.

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Ryan Spoon - Yahoo Media Group, President

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:17:00 -0000

Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Media Group, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. In this role, Spoon is responsible for innovating and growing both Yahoo Sports, a leading destination for sports news and fantasy games, and Yahoo Finance, the number one online finance destination.

Spoon has held a range of prominent positions across the sports and digital media industry. Prior to Yahoo, Spoon was the COO at Sorare, a trailblazer in NFT-based fantasy sports. Spoon played a critical role in Sorare's expansion into the U.S. market, fostering the growth of the global football game, and launching Sorare: NBA and Sorare: MLB. Prior to Sorare, Spoon served as the COO of BetMGM, one of the leading sportsbook and iGaming operators. During his tenure, BetMGM was the second largest sportsbook and iGaming operator across the markets it operated in. He also spent more than eight years at ESPN as Senior Vice President of Digital & Social, overseeing digital editorial, performance and strategy. Spoon also helped shape ESPN’s digital experiences, mobile applications and fantasy games.

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Inside the Explosive Sports Growth of Las Vegas - SBR Road Show presented by Boingo

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:43:00 -0000

PODCAST: We examine the explosive growth of Las Vegas as a sports market on this edition of Sports Business Radio. The Sports Business Radio Road show presented by Boingo is in Las Vegas for a conversation with Steve Hill, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention Center and Visitors Authority.

This conversation was recorded at the Boingo Innovation Center in Las Vegas before a live studio audience. From mega events like the Super Bowl and F1 to franchise like the Raiders (NFL), Golden Knights (NHL) and Aces (WNBA), Las Vegas has become one of the sports capitals of the world. How is Las Vegas evolving as a city and sports market? What lies ahead? We cover it all in this conversation.

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Noah Eagle - NBC Sports - Play-by-Play Voice

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:12:00 -0000

Noah Eagle, Emmy-award winning Play-by-Play voice for NBC Sports joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his work on the NBA, Big Ten football and the Olympics. Eagle discusses his career to date, the importance of being a versatile broadcaster and what he’s learned from his father - award-winning broadcaster Ian Eagle. Noah Eagle will be part of NBC Sports and Peacock’s coverage of the NBA this upcoming season and we discuss some of the innovative ways that NBC will bring viewers these broadcasts.

This season, NBC Sports will present 100 regular-season NBA games -- including five games each week for portions of the season -- with consistent coverage on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights, plus All-Star Weekend and the NBA Playoffs.

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Mike Neligan - Founder, Outlier Sports

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:20:00 -0000

PODCAST: Mike Neligan, Founder of Outlier Sports (www.outliersportsmarketing.com), joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the evolution of marketing deals between athletes and brands. Over his 20-year career, Neligan has brokered more than $250M in deals on behalf of thousands of elite athletes and brands. He launched VaynerSports with Gary Vee and has held senior roles with the Brooklyn Nets and Excel Sports.

WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by @MAICapital – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. @MAICapital is a registered investment adviser and wealth management firm unified in purpose to empower clients to simplify, protect, and grow the wealth they work so hard to build. Founded in 1973, the firm helps clients achieve their vision and goals through objective advice, tailored planning, comprehensive and integrated solutions, and highly personal service. For more information, visit www.mai.capital or MAI’s company page on LinkedIn.

#SportsMarketing #Endorsements #Athletes #Brands #MAICapital #SportsBusiness

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Sameer Ahuja - GameChanger President & DICK’s Sporting Goods SVP

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:08:00 -0000

Sameer Ahuja, GameChanger (www.gc.com) President and DICK’s Sporting Goods Senior Vice President, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation.

Ahuja discusses the growth of GameChanger, a DICK’s Sporting Goods youth sports technology company, how the GameChanger app is allowing coaches and families to stream and create stats around youth sports events (Over 1M teams and 9M games tracked annually by GameChanger), the importance of DICK’s Sporting Goods’ resources, sitting as a senior executive inside of both GameChanger and DICK’s Sporting Goods and how technologies around youth sports are likely to evolve in the future.

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#YouthSports #Technology #SportsTech #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #DICKSSportingGoods #GameChanger

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Ron Rivera, 2-Time NFL Coach of the Year & Gary Acosta, Founder Avance Sports

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:13:00 -0000

Ron Rivera, Two-time NFL Coach of the Year (Washington Commanders and Carolina Panthers), Super Bowl champion (Chicago Bears) and current General Manager for the California Golden Bears and Gary Acosta, Founder of Avance Sports join this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.

Rivera discusses his stellar football career as a player, coach and now GM and both Rivera and Acosta discuss the importance of Latinos in sports business. Avance’s mission is to advance professional and economic opportunities for Latinos in sports.

The Avance sports conference is coming up September 18-21 in San Diego. Learn more and register at https://avancesports.org.

In our sports business headlines of the week segment, we give you the big numbers around the Crawford vs Alvarez super fight in Las Vegas and we discuss the life and career of iconic actor/director/producer Robert Redford, who died at the age of 89 this week.

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Phil Andrews - USA Fencing CEO

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:13:00 -0000

PODCAST: Phil Andrews, CEO of USA Fencing (www.usafencing.org), joins us for a conversation on this edition of Sports Business Radio. Andrews was appointed USA Fencing CEO in August 2022 and he oversees the national governing body for the Olympic and Paralympic sport of fencing in the United States.

Andrews discusses the growth of USA Fencing, how the 2024 Paris Olympics helped with the overall growth of fencing, the opening of a new private fencing school in Massachusetts and the path ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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Clinton Yates - ESPN Radio Host & Columnist

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:32:00 -0000

Clinton Yates (@ClintonYates), ESPN Radio Host & Columnist, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his career in journalism, his experience working for ESPN, the future of journalism and the mega events that are coming to Los Angeles over the next few years (NBA All-Star game, World Cup, Super Bowl, LA28 Olympics). Yates also discusses his time working at the Washington Post and appearing on ESPN’s long-running program “Around the Horn”.

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#Journalism #Media #ESPN #LosAngeles #MAICapital #SportsBusiness

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Patrick Mostboeck, Sportradar SVP of Fan Engagement

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:11:00 -0000

Patrick Mostboeck, Senior Vice President of Fan Engagement at Sportradar, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio.

Mostboeck discusses Sportradar’s continued collaboration with Bundesliga International, rollouts of innovations like Live Player Markets, 4Sight Streaming and an enhanced Live Match Tracker, how Sportradar continues to help clients build engagement with fans and betting audiences and how Sportradar continues to differentiate itself from other data and technology providers.

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#Sportradar #AI #Tech #SportsTech #Data #FanExperience

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2025 NFL Season Preview

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:16:00 -0000

PODCAST: We preview the 2025 NFL season on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. We break down the NFL media contracts and tell you where the season’s biggest games will be broadcast, tell you which players are the highest paid at their position, share which NFL teams have the most cap space heading into the upcoming season and what each team received last season as part of record setting revenue sharing and we tell you which teams are the most valuable franchises in the NFL.

We also make our Over/Under picks on win totals for the upcoming season for every team in the NFL.This is a great primer for the upcoming NFL season.

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Maarten Paes - All-Star Goalkeeper for FC Dallas of MLS

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:21:00 -0000

PODCAST: Maarten Paes (@maartenpaes), All-Star Goalkeeper for FC Dallas (@FCDallas) of Major League Soccer joins this edition of Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Over 4 seasons in Dallas, Maarten has established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in Major League Soccer. Paes discusses the potential alignment of the MLS schedule with the international soccer calendar, he explains why he is playing for the Indonesian National Team and hoping to quality for the upcoming World Cup and he shares his strategies for investing in companies such as Spindrift and Ballers.

#MaartenPaes #FCDallas #MLS #AthleteCEO #SportsBusiness #Soccer #WorldCup #KitaGaruda #GarudaMendunia

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Cate Sergeant - Managing Director - MAI Capital

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 15:21:00 -0000

Cate Sergeant, Regional Director of Operations and Managing Director for MAI Capital, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio. Cate gives us a "Behind the Scenes Look at Managing the Financial Lives of Professional Athletes" during this in-depth conversation. From building financial awareness to establishing early habits and lifestyle choices to evaluating investment opportunities to preparing for life after sports, Cate brings a unique insight from her years of experience working with pro athletes.

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#Money #FinancialPlanning #Retirement #AthleteCEO #SportsBusiness #MAICapital

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Shawn Green - Former MLB All-Star & Co-Founder, Greenfly

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:07:00 -0000

Shawn Green, 2-Time Major League Baseball All-Star, who played 15 seasons in the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets and is now the Co-Founder and Chairman of Greenfly, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about his baseball career, his thoughts on the current state of MLB and his work with Greenfly.

Greenfly empowers sports & entertainment organizations to automate the flow of short-form digital media to triple fan engagement and generate new revenue. Learn more at Greenfly.com.

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Collin Morikawa - Pro Golfer - 2-Time Major Champion

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:29:00 -0000

PODCAST: Collin Morikawa (@collin_morikawa), Two-time Major Champion and 6th ranked pro golfer in the world joins Sports Business Radio. Morikawa has a role in the upcoming Netflix movie “Happy Gilmore 2” and he discusses his role in the movie and partnership with U.S. Bank, who is also featured prominently in the movie starring Adam Sandler.

Morikawa also discusses his golf career, what he looks for in a business partner, playing in the inaugural year of the TGL and his thoughts on the overall growth of golf.

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#CollinMorikawa #Golf #HappyGilmore2 #PGATour #TGL #MajorChampion

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SBR Vault - Jerry Bruckheimer & Maria Sharapova

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:02:00 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on past conversations with iconic movie maker Jerry Bruckheimer (“F1”, “Remember the Titans”, “Top Gun: Maverick”) and Tennis Hall of Famer and Entrepreneur Maria Sharapova. Both guests reflect on their starts in the industry as well as their illustrious careers.

.WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Christine Brennan - Journalist & Author

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:16:00 -0000

PODCAST: Christine Brennan, longtime journalist and USA Today columnist and Author of the new book “On Her Game - Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports”, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. The book covers sports phenomenon Caitlin Clark, whose dramatic ascendance in college basketball and now in the WNBA has captured the attention of media and fans unlike any other female team-sport athlete in history. The book is available in bookstores everywhere and amazon.com

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#CaitlinClark #WNBA #Basketball #ChristineBrennan

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2025 NBA Finals & NBA Draft Recap + NBA Free Agency Preview

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:15:00 -0000

PODCAST: We recap the 2025 NBA Finals and NBA Draft as well as look back at the Sports PR Summit last week at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on this edition of Sports Business Radio. We also discuss NBA Free Agency, which gets underway this week.

SBR Host Brian Berger reviews the new movie “F1”, starring Brad Pitt and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, who discussed the movie last year on Sports Business Radio.

WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel.

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#NBA #F1 #SportsBusiness

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SBR Vault - Conversations with James Brown & Bob Costas

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 14:21:00 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the SBR Vault and look back on past Sports Business Radio conversations with Broadcast Hall of Famers James Brown and Bob Costas. Both discuss their remarkable careers, they lend insight to where the media industry may be headed and they share wisdom for journalism students who want to work in the media.

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger shares his thoughts on the record-breaking sale of the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers to lead off this week’s podcast.

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#JamesBrown #BobCostas #media #journalism #Lakers

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2025 Sports PR Summit Preview

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 15:40:00 -0000

PODCAST: We preview the 2025 Sports PR Summit (www.sportsprsummit.com) that will take place on June 24 at the award-winning Intuit Dome (home of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers) on this edition of Sports Business Radio. We reveal the conversations that will take place on stage at this invite-only event that will also feature a reception at the NFL’s west coast headquarters next to Sofi Stadium.

Ketchum (www.ketchum.com) is the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Sports PR Summit and we are joined by Ketchum Sports Managing Director Patrick Wixted to preview the event and Ketchum’s media roundtable conversation that will take place on stage at the Intuit Dome as part of the full day event.

The Sports PR Summit launched in 2013 and is a leading think tank that brings the sports PR community together annually. The event was founded by Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger.

#SportsPRSummit #PR #LosAngeles #IntuitDome #NFL

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Dalraj Bahia - Sportradar EVP Group Operations

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:45:00 -0000

PODCAST: Dalraj Bahia, Executive Vice President, Group Operations for Sportradar, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio. Bahia tells us how Sportradar is using AI to drive innovation, what Sportradar is doing to help its clients create more engagement with fans and he details the growth of Sportradar globally as one of the fastest growing sports technology companies in the world.

#Sportradar #AI #Tech #SportsTech #Data #FanExperience

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Adam Breneman - Co-Founder College Sports Company & Media Personality

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:14:00 -0000

PODCAST: Adam Breneman (@AdamBreneman), former Penn State football tight end, Co-Founder of the College Sports Company and Host of the “Next Up with Adam Breneman” podcast, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation.

Breneman discusses his transition from elite college football athlete to media personality and we also discuss the evolving landscape of college sports and what it could look like in the next 2-5 years.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Finals and Scottie Scheffler’s incredible month of May.

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Chris Patrick - Professional Pickleball Association Tour

Tue, 27 May 2025 15:00:00 -0000

PODCAST: Chris Patrick, Deputy Commissioner of the Professional Pickleball Association Tour (www.ppatour.com), joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Patrick is a former sports agent turned pickleball executive. We discuss the tremendous growth of pickleball, how the PPA Tour is growing, what do players earn from playing on the tour and what the continued growth potential looks like.

#pickleball #PPATour #raquetsport #SportsBusiness

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Dave Checketts - Managing Partner - Checketts Sports Capital

Tue, 20 May 2025 15:17:00 -0000

PODCAST: Longtime global sports business executive Dave Checketts joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Checketts has been at the forefront of the sports business for more than four decades. His career spans leadership roles as President and CEO of the Utah Jazz and President of the New York Knicks and CEO of Madison Square Garden.

As an owner, he won a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues NHL franchise and an MLS Cup with the Real Salt Lake MLS team, which he founded. Checketts also served as Chairman and CEO of Legends Hospitality Management and now serves as Director of Burnley Football Club in the UK, where he is also a part owner.

Recently Checketts announced the formation of Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital, a new strategic collaboration dedicated to investing in high-potential sports opportunities. Work has begun on identifying and implementing plans in the global sports space, with several deals already in the pipeline, and their initial fund targets commitments in excess of $1.2 billion. The partnership will have offices in both New York and Salt Lake City.

We discuss the hottest areas of investment in sports, how investors are scrutinizing investment opportunities and if pro sports team valuations will settle in or continue to rise.

WATCH SBR interviews by going to ⁠www.sportsbusinessradio.com⁠ and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our interviews with the biggest names in sports and business.

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#NBA #NHL #MLS #investing #SportsBusiness #venturecapital

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Brad Blankinship - President of Sun Day Red by Tiger Woods

Tue, 13 May 2025 15:06:00 -0000

PODCAST: Brad Blankinship, President of Sun Day Red (@SunDayRed) by Tiger Woods, takes us inside of Tiger Woods’ golf and lifestyle brand on this edition of Sports Business Radio.

From the creation of the brand to Tiger’s involvement to the target demo for the brand to the go to market strategy, we cover a lot in this conversation.

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Inside the 2025 MLB Season

Tue, 06 May 2025 15:29:00 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Co-Founder and avid baseball fan Keith Forman joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the 2025 MLB season. Forman attended the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Chicago Cubs series in Tokyo at the start of the 2025 MLB season and he shares his takeaways from that experience. We also discuss the main sports business storylines around the MLB season thus far.

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2025 NFL Draft Recap

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 15:54:00 -0000

PODCAST: We recap a wild 2025 NFL Draft on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. From attendance numbers for the draft in Green Bay, to telling you what the top picks will earn to the TV coverage of the draft, to the unprecedented slide of Shedeur Sanders, we have a thorough recap for you.

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Ross Dellenger - Yahoo! Sports College Football reporter

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:01:00 -0000

PODCAST: Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger), Yahoo! Sports Senior College Football reporter, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the ever-changing college sports landscape.

We examine the latest developments with the NCAA vs House Settlement, we discuss whether or not the transfer portal will continue in its current form allowing college athletes to become free agents every year, we discuss the possibility of more universities joining Saint Francis University in moving to D3 from D1 because they can no longer afford to compete with the goliaths in college sports and we pose the question asking if we will eventually see a players union for college athletes.

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#CollegeSports #NCAA #CollegeFootball #NIL #CollegeAthletes #SportsBusiness

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Ted & Zach Leonsis - Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0000

PODCAST: Ted Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment Founder and Zach Leonsis, President of Media and New Enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, join Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. Monumental Sports & Entertainment owns and operates the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, Capital One Arena and the Monumental Sports Network.

In this conversation, we discuss the current state of the NHL, NBA and WNBA, the Gr8 chase where Alex Ovechkin recently became the NHL’s all-time leader in goals scored, the transformation of Capital One Arena in the heart of Washington D.C. and how digital is shaping the future of sports.

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#ALLCAPS #Wizards #Mystics #WashingtonDC #SportsBusiness

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Laura Rutledge - ESPN Host and Reporter

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0000

PODCAST: Laura Rutledge (@LauraMRutledge), ESPN Host and Reporter, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation about her career and today’s journalism landscape. Rutledge Hosts NFL Live and SEC Nation on ESPN. She also contributes to ESPN’s coverage of The Masters and the NFL Draft. Rutledge, who attended the University of Florida, also serves as a sideline reporter for ESPN’s NFL and college football games. She is one of the most versatile reporters in broadcast journalism today.

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#ESPN #Media #NFLLive #Reporter #LauraRutledge #Journalist

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Joe Lum - MAI Capital Senior Wealth Advisor & Regional President

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:03:00 -0000

PODCAST: Joe Lum, Senior Wealth Advisor & Regional President for MAI Capital, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio. Joe discusses a “Playbook for Philanthropy: Smart Giving Strategies for Pro Athletes” during this in-depth conversation.

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Emma Hayes (@EmmaHayes1) - USWNT Head Coach

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:44:00 -0000

PODCAST: Emma Hayes (@EmmaHayes1), US Women’s National Team Head Coach, joins us for an in-depth conversation on Sports Business Radio. Hayes discusses how she built an Olympic team that won gold in Paris in 2024 in only 2 months on the job, her holistic roadmap ahead for the USWNT as the team prepares for the World Cup in Brazil in 2027 and the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, her secret to connecting on a human level with her players and the skills and mindset needed to be a global women’s soccer player in today’s era. Hayes also discusses how she balances motherhood with coaching the USWNT, the business of women’s sports and she shares her strategies when it comes to posting on social media.

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#EmmaHayes #Soccer #Podcast #Interview #USWNT #ChelseaFC

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2025 NFL Free Agency Recap

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:28:00 -0000

PODCAST: Over $5 BILLION dollars has been spent on NFL signings in 2025. We inform you of the biggest NFL free agency signings, which players are changing teams and why so much money has been spent this off-season.

WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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JoAn Scott - NCAA Vice President of Men’s Basketball

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:45:14 -0000

PODCAST: JoAn Scott, NCAA Vice President of Men’s Basketball joins us to take us inside of the planning & logistics for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. From how Selection Sunday has evolved, to operating multiple sites throughout the tournament, to how NIL has impacted the tournament, to how CBS/Turner will cover the tournament, to the planning for the Final Four in San Antonio, Scott offers a unique perspective as the NCAA executive tasked with overseeing the operations for one of the biggest annual sporting events.

In our sports business headlines of the week segment, we discuss the over a billion dollars worth of contracts signed as NFL free agency opened this week.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Damian Lillard, Tracy McGrady & Oscar De La Hoya

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:55:39 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for past conversations with Damian Lillard (@DamianLillard), NBA Top 75 player of all-time and current Milwaukee Bucks star; Tracy McGrady (@TMac), Basketball Hall of Famer and Entrepreneur; and Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya), Boxing Hall of Famer and Founder of Golden Boy Promotions.

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#Podcast #Interview #DamianLillard #TracyMcGrady #NBA #OscarDeLaHoya #Boxing

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Haley Rosen - Founder & CEO - Just Women's Sports

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:07:06 -0000

PODCAST: Haley Rosen, Founder and CEO of Just Women’s Sports (www.justwomenssports.com), joins Sports Business Radio for a deep dive into the current women’s sports landscape as well as an update on the growth of Just Women’s Sports, which was founded in 2020. We discuss the explosive growth of the WNBA and NWSL, the evolving market for investing in women’s sports, who the biggest female athlete on the planet is currently and what the next few years might look like for the women’s sports landscape.

In our sports business headlines of the week segment, we discuss the split between ESPN and MLB and the success of the NHL’s 4 Nations Tournament.

WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by MAI Capital (@MAICapital) – the exclusive financial partner of Sports Business Radio. MAI Capital (@MAICapital) is a registered investment adviser and wealth management firm unified in purpose to empower clients to simplify, protect, and grow the wealth they work so hard to build. Founded in 1973, the firm helps clients achieve their vision and goals through objective advice, tailored planning, comprehensive and integrated solutions, and highly personal service. For more information, visit www.mai.capital or MAI’s company page on LinkedIn.

#WomeninSports #JustWomensSports #Entrepreneur #HaleyRosen #SportsBusiness

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An Inside Look at Sports Gambling in the U.S.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:20:29 -0000

PODCAST: On this episode of Sports Business Radio, we take an in-depth look at the impact of the legalization of sports gambling in the United States. Charles Fain Lehman (@CharlesFLehman), a Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research and an addiction researcher, joins us and argues that legalizing sports gambling was a mistake. We provide eye opening insights and data in this episode that may cause you to look at sports gambling and its impact very differently.

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#Podcast #Interview #SportsGambling #Betting #Addiction #SportsBusiness

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The Big Game Recap

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:51:16 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs look back on Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. From the best Super Bowl commercials to the to the winners with future endorsements to the Apple Music Halftime show with Kendrick Lamar, we cover all of the aspects of the big game.

In our sports business headlines of the week segment, we discuss Luka Doncic’s debut with the Los Angeles Lakers and the ruling on the sale of the NBA’s Minnesota Timberwolves.

WATCH SBR interviews by going to www.sportsbusinessradio.com and clicking on the link to the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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#NFL #SuperBowl #NewOrleans #FlyEaglesFly #ChiefsKingdom #SportsBusiness

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Peter O'Reilly (NFL EVP) & Champ Bailey (Football Hall of Famer)

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:33:38 -0000

PODCAST: Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President, Club Business & International & League Events, joins Sports Business Radio to preview the logistics and planning for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. From the activities during Super Bowl week to NFL Honors to the big game to the Apple Music Halftime Show, Peter provides a unique insight as the NFL executive tasked with overseeing all of these events for the league office.

Also joining Sports Business Radio this week is pro and college football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey (@TheChampBailey). Bailey discusses his career where he was one of the best cornerbacks of all-time at the University of Georgia, the Washington Commanders and Denver Broncos. Bailey shares his thoughts on the Super Bowl teams and also discusses his role with Positive Athlete (learn more about Positive Athlete at PositiveAthlete.org).

We will also discuss the SHOCKING trade of NBA superstar Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in our sports business headlines segment.

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#NFL #SuperBowl #NewOrleans #FlyEaglesFly #ChiefsKingdom #SportsBusiness #ChampBailey #PeterOReilly #Podcast #Interview #NBA #LukaDoncic

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Ashley Braband - Head of People & Culture - Omaha Productions

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:53:11 -0000

PODCAST: Ashley Braband, Head of People and Culture for Omaha Productions, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Braband was hired as the first employee of Peyton Manning’s now hugely successful sports media company, Omaha Productions. She is largely responsible for building the media empire from day one, planning and launching all of the company’s first shows – including the fan-favorite ManningCast. Now tasked with driving the company forward on the organizational side, Ashley has a diverse background working in the sports media industry. As part of this conversation, Braband shares advice for those interested in working in the sports media and she also shares some of her most memorable moments throughout her career, including stories of working with Peyton and Eli Manning.

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#Podcast #Interview #PeytonManning #OmahaProductions #SportsMedia #WomeninSports #NFL

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Taye Diggs - Award-winning Actor, Producer & Broadway superstar

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:13:58 -0000

PODCAST: Taye Diggs (@TayeDiggsInsta), award-winning Actor, Producer and Broadway superstar, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation to discuss his versatile career, latest project and passion for sports. Diggs has starred as Head Football Coach Billy Baker in the hit TV show “All-American”, he narrated the ESPN Films documentary “The Fab Five” (about University of Michigan basketball players Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jalen Rose, Jimmy King and Ray Jackson) and he is currently part of the judge panel for the new HBO Max TV show “Second Chance Stage” (with fellow judges Heidi Gardner and Martina McBride). Diggs discusses his career in which he has starred in movies “Best Man Holiday” and “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” and on Broadway in the hit play “Rent”. Diggs also discusses his love for New York sports including the New York Yankees.

WATCH this interview with Taye Diggs on the Sports Business Radio #YouTube channel. Visit www.sportsbusinessradio.com to link to our YouTube page.

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#Podcast #TayeDiggs #Actor #Producer #Broadway #Hollywood #AllAmerican #HBO #Max #Sports #Entertainment #Film #TV #Movies

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James Hesson - Microsoft, Director of Sports & Entertainment

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:07:11 -0000

PODCAST: James Hesson, Director of Sports & Entertainment for Microsoft, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Hesson discusses how Microsoft is helping its sports and entertainment clients, how Microsoft’s clients are engaging fans in new and innovative ways and what the future of tech and AI looks like. Hesson also discusses his background and his path to his current role with Microsoft.

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#Podcast #Microsoft #Tech #AI #SportsBusiness #SportsTech #JamesHesson

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Baron Davis - Former NBA & UCLA Basketball Star

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:15:35 -0000

PODCAST: Baron Davis, former UCLA and NBA star turned entrepreneur, investor and podcaster, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Davis discusses being the Founder of BIG (Business Inside the Game), his role as the Co-Host of the "Draymond Green podcast with Baron Davis”, his plans for the upcoming NBA All-Star game in the Bay Area where he starred with the Golden State Warriors and which current NBA players excite him the most.

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#Podcast #NBA #UCLA #BaronDavis #Entrepreneur #Investor #FinancialLiteracy #SportsBusiness

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Behshad Behzadi - Sportradar Chief Technology Officer & Chief AI Officer

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:52:59 -0000

PODCAST: Behshad Behzadi, Chief Technology Officer & Chief AI Officer for Sportradar, joins this edition of Sports Business Radio. Behzadi tells us how Sportradar is using AI to hyper-personalize the experience of the sports fan, what role GenAI plays when it comes to improving how leagues and media rights holders provide fans with sports content and what new enhancements we are likely to see in the next 12 months as AI continues to grow.

#Sportradar #AI #Tech #SportsTech #Data #FanExperience

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Marion Jones - 5-Time Olympic Medalist

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:49:35 -0000

PODCAST: Marion Jones (@TheMarionJones), 5-Time Olympic Medalist, Former track and field superstar and one of the greatest all-around athletes of this generation, joins Sports Business Radio for a candid conversation. Jones discusses her rise to superstardom at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, being one of the most sought after athlete endorsers on the planet and then her fall from grace that led to her being stripped of her 5 Olympic medals and subsequent time in prison. Jones discusses lessons learned, motherhood, why she is speaking out now and how one’s "failure is not forever”. She also discusses her upcoming appearance on Season 3 of Fox TV’s “Special Forces” and gearing up for the Honolulu Triathlon next May.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#MarionJones #Olympics #WomeninSports #WNBA #Podcast #Interview

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Kenny Mayne - Longtime anchor for ESPN’s SportsCenter

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:57:01 -0000

PODCAST: Kenny Mayne (@Kenny_Mayne), longtime anchor for ESPN’s SportsCenter (from 1994-2021) joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Mayne has a new documentary out - “Wiffle Ball”, which can be seen on FUBO TV or on demand at fubosportsnetwork.com. Mayne discusses his career, the current state of sports journalism and we debate his Mount Rushmore of Seattle athletes. Mayne also discusses his non-profit organization - Run Freely. Run Freely was founded with the mission to provide financial support for veterans with limb salvage conditions and in need of a solution to avoid amputation. Learn more at www.runfreely.org.

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#KennyMayne #ESPN #SportsMedia #SportsBusiness

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Peter Sarsgaard - Award-Winning Actor

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:51:52 -0000

PODCAST: Peter Sarsgaard, award-winning actor and star of the forthcoming movie SEPTEMBER 5. The movie unveils the decisive moment that forever changed media coverage and continues to impact live news today. Set during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the film follows an American Sports broadcasting team that quickly adapted from sports reporting to live coverage of the Israeli athletes taken hostage. Through this lens, SEPTEMBER 5 provides a fresh perspective on the live broadcast seen globally by an estimated one billion people at the time. SEPTEMBER 5 is in select theaters on December 13 and nationwide on January 17.

Also joining Sports Business Radio this week is pro basketball player Jared Armstrong. Jared is a 27-year old from Philadelphia who is playing professionally in Israel. He is also combatting antisemitism, racism and hate through his JAB camps (www.jabcamp.com). The basketball camps allow campers to build life long friendships and learn valuable lessons on and off the basketball court.

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#Podcast #September5Movie #PeterSarsgaard #Movies

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Jess Smith - President of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 00:36:11 -0000

PODCAST: Jess Smith (@GameTimeJess), President of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries joins Sports Business Radio. The WNBA expansion franchise begins play at the Chase Center in San Francisco for the 2025 WNBA season. Smith was named to the Sports Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list in 2023 and has worked in the NWSL, MLB, NHL and MLS previously. In this conversation, Smith discusses the timeline between now and the start of team’s inaugural season in 2025, the record-setting number of season ticket deposits for the Valkyries (20,000 and counting), the explosive growth of the WNBA and how her experience building expansion franchise Angel City FC of the NWSL has helped her with building the Valkyries. Smith also discusses working with Golden State Valkyries owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber, who have championship DNA with the NBA’s Golden State Warriors.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss the licensing deal between TNT’s popular “Inside the NBA” and ESPN, the numbers from the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson event on Netflix and the Tampa Bay Rays moving to Steinbrenner Field for the 2025 MLB season.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#WNBA #GoldenState #Valkyries #NBA #SportsBusiness #Podcast

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How Trump's Presidency Impacts Sports

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:54:05 -0000

PODCAST: On this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio, we outline how Donald Trump’s re-election as the 47th President of the United States is likely to impact the sports landscape over the next 4 years. We also highlight Trump’s past ties to the sports world.

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#DonaldTrump #President #UnitedStates #SportsBusiness #Politics

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2024 MLB Season & World Series Recap

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:27:28 -0000

PODCAST: We recap the 2024 World Series and MLB season on this edition of Sports Business Radio. From TV ratings to attendance numbers, we have all of the data regarding the Fall Classic between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees as well as the 2024 MLB season.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#MLB #Baseball #WorldSeries #Podcast

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Tom Braun - President & COO of the LA Galaxy

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 15:10:06 -0000

PODCAST: Tom Braun, President & COO of the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Braun shares his perspective on the growth of MLS, competing in a crowded Los Angeles marketplace, the recipe for success for the Galaxy (the #2 seed the Western Conference in this year’s MLS Cup playoffs) and how hosting the 2026 World Cup will impact the growth of soccer in the U.S.

The Galaxy are the only MLS club to win 5 MLS Cups.

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#MLS #LosAngeles #Galaxy #Soccer #SportsBusiness

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NBA Season Preview

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:25:40 -0000

PODCAST: We preview the 2024-25 NBA season on this episode of Sports Business Radio. From current franchise values and player salaries to the last year of the current media rights deal to telling you which teams are likely to be sold in the next year, we bring you a plethora of information to prepare you for this NBA season.

We also discuss the titanic World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers, the WNBA players opting out of their current CBA and Deshaun Watson’s season-ending injury and his catastrophic contract with the Cleveland Browns.

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#NBA #MLB #NFL #WorldSeries #WNBA #SportsBusiness

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Cal Ripken Jr., Greg Maddux & John Smoltz

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:00:58 -0000

PODCAST: On this Baseball Hall of Fame edition of Sports Business Radio, we look back on past conversations with 1st ballot Baseball Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr., Greg Maddux and John Smoltz. Tremendous insight provided by three of the best baseball players ever. Each has gone on to have success in business post-career.

Cal Ripken Jr. is the owner of the longest consecutive games played streak in baseball history (2,632 games), 2-time American League MVP, 19-time MLB All-Star and is a current Co-Owner of the Baltimore Orioles. Greg Maddux is a 4-time Cy Young award winner, 355 game winner, 18-time Gold Glove award winner and one of the greatest pitchers of all-time. John Smoltz is a Cy Young Award winner and 8-time MLB All-Star during his 21-year MLB career. He led the Atlanta Braves to 14 consecutive division titles and 5 World Series appearances, winning the championship in 1995. He is the only pitcher in MLB history with 200 wins and 150 career saves. Smoltz is now the Lead Analyst for Fox Sports’ baseball coverage.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#MLB #HallofFame #Baseball #CalRipkenJr #GregMaddux #JohnSmoltz

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Dave Kaval - Athletics President

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:09:43 -0000

PODCAST: Dave Kaval, President of the A’s (@Athletics), sits down for an in-depth conversation with Brian Berger at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo at the Boingo Innovation Center in Las Vegas in front of a studio audience. Kaval discusses his career working in sports, the move of the A’s out of Oakland and the road ahead to get a ballpark built in Las Vegas that will serve as the new home for the A’s. Kaval also discusses the overall state of Major League Baseball.

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#MLB #Oakland #Athletics #LasVegas #Baseball #SportsBusiness #Tech

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Tom Rinaldi - Fox Sports

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:52:12 -0000

PODCAST: Tom Rinaldi, Award-winning reporter and journalist with Fox Sports joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Rinaldi is the winner of 17 national Sports Emmy Awards and 7 national Edward R. Murrow Awards in his distinguished career. Rinaldi serves as the lead reporter from FOX NFL’s top game each week alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt, analyst Tom Brady and reporter Erin Andrews. He also appears on Fox Sports’ college football coverage.

He has a new podcast out: Tom Rinaldi Presents: Sacred Acre. Rinaldi delves into the inspiring legacy of Ed Thomas, the revered high school football coach from Parkersburg, Iowa. This 6-part series chronicles Thomas’s journey from being the 2005 NFL High School Coach of the Year to his heroic efforts in rebuilding his community after a tornado. Tragically, Thomas's life was cut short when he was murdered by a former player. New episodes publish every Thursday on Apple and Spotify podcasts.

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#TomRinaldi #SportsMedia #FoxSports #NFL #Media #Podcast #MLB

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Carsten Koerl - Sportradar Founder & CEO

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:19:20 -0000

PODCAST: Carsten Koerl, Founder and CEO of Sportradar, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation discussing how he launched the company, how he attracted investors such as Michael Jordan and Ted Leonsis and how Sportradar is working with top sports organizations around the world. Sportradar, founded in 2001, is a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors. Positioned at the intersection of the sports, media and betting industries, the company provides sports federations, news media, consumer platforms and sports betting operators with a best-in-class range of solutions to help grow their business. As the trusted partner of organizations like the NBA, NHL, MLB, NASCAR, UEFA and FIFA, Sportradar covers close to a million events annually across all major sports. With deep industry relationships and expertise, Sportradar is not just redefining the sports fan experience, it also safeguards sports through its Integrity Services division and advocacy for an integrity-driven environment for all involved. Koerl also shares his thoughts on what lies ahead with the transformative potential of AI and immersive technologies and what his vision for the future of fan engagement looks like. Learn more about Sportradar at https://sportradar.com/.

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#Data #Analytics #SportsBetting #SportsBusiness #Business #Sportradar #CarstenKoerl

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David Wright - U.S. Soccer - Chief Commercial Officer

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:04:00 -0000

PODCAST: David Wright, Chief Commercial Officer for U.S. Soccer, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation about the state of women’s and men’s soccer in the U.S. Wright discusses how U.S. Soccer is capitalizing on the U.S. Women’s National Team’s gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics, the hiring of new U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Mauricio Pochettino, thriving U.S.-based pro soccer leagues (MLS and NWSL) and the U.S. playing host to the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#Soccer #USWNT #USMNT #MLS #NWSL #SportsBusiness

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NFL Season Preview

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 01:35:25 -0000

PODCAST: We preview the 2024-25 NFL season on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. From media rights money to doing the math on all of the streaming services you will need to watch every NFL game this season to letting you know who the highest paid players in the NFL are, we have all of the dollar amounts you need to know. We also share the viewing audience numbers with you from Week 1 of the NFL season. And we offer our reviews of Tom Brady’s debut in the Fox Sports NFL booth.

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Justin Bass - MAI Sports & Entertainment Group

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:25:45 -0000

PODCAST: Justin Bass, Managing Director of the Sports & Entertainment Group at MAI, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss "Planning for Your Post Playing Career, During Your Playing Career”. From leveraging relationships when you are most relevant to learning business during your playing career to surrounding yourself with people you can trust who will give you honest counsel, this conversation is a MUST listen for elite athletes and those who work with elite athletes. Elite athletes such as Emmitt Smith, Maria Sharapova, Candace Parker and Cal Ripken Jr. have joined Sports Business Radio over the past 20 years and have shared their insights on how they planned for their post playing career during their playing career. Justin Bass provides services to high-net-worth individuals and families, with an emphasis on athletes, entertainers and entrepreneurs. Learn more about MAI at www.maisports.com.

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Andrew Marchand - Sr. Writer covering sports media at The Athletic

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 15:11:13 -0000

PODCAST: Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand), Senior Writer covering sports media at The Athletic joins Sports Business Radio. We recap NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics, discuss details of the NBA’s new media rights deal and we preview the broadcast coverage for the upcoming college football and NFL seasons. From Tom Brady making his broadcast debut on Fox Sports' NFL coverage to the SEC college football games now being carried on ESPN, there are plenty of changes to be on the lookout for. And we update you on the latest developments with Venu Sports, the streaming joint venture by Disney, Warner Brothers Discovery and Fox. Andrew also shares details about his new podcast that will cover the sports media and will launch this week at www.AndrewMarchand.com.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#SportsMedia #NBC #ESPN #FoxSports #TomBrady #VenuSports

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Janet Evans & Emma Lovewell

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 22:56:09 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for past conversations with Janet Evans (@JanetEvans), 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer & Chief Athlete Officer for LA28 and Emma Lovewell (@EmmaLovewell), Peloton Instructor, Under Armour athlete & Author.

Evans discusses her role as Chief Athlete Officer for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympics and she reflects on her distinguished career as an Olympic swimmer. Evans also discusses the growth of women’s sports and shares insight on what still needs to be done.

Lovewell discusses her book, “Live Learn Love Well” (available at bookstores everywhere), she takes us into her process as a popular Peloton instructor and she shares what it is like being an Under Armour athlete with the likes of Stephen Curry and Tom Brady. Emma also tells us about the business risks she has taken to ascend to where she is now and how she has maintained an authentic brand.

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#Olympics #Peloton #JanetEvans #EmmaLovewell #Fitness

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Brian Davison - Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Business Ventures

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:28:46 -0000

PODCAST: Brian Davison, Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Business Ventures (www.sportsbusinessventures.com) joins us on this edition of Sports Business Radio. Sports Business Ventures is a valuable resource and community for anyone who wants to work or advance their career in sports. Prior to founding SBV, Brian held significant roles at Nike for 13 years and in the NBA Front Office, where he gained expertise in brand strategy, business development, and team operations. Additionally, he served as Vice President of Basketball Development and Affairs within the Milwaukee Bucks front office and was part of the 2021 NBA Championship team. During his tenure at Nike, Brian served as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Business Director, responsible for Giannis’s global strategy, cross-functional seasonal plans, and brand management. He also managed athlete endorsement deals and NBA Team sponsorships, working in various roles across retail, product creation, sales, and marketing in North America, China, and Europe.

For anyone interested in a career in sports, this is a valuable conversation.

Also on our show this week, we recap the Paris Olympics and share our biggest takeaways.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.

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Dave Mingey - LA28 - SVP, Commercial Partnerships

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:01:03 -0000

PODCAST: Dave Mingey, Senior Vice President, Commercial Partnerships with LA28, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Mingey checks in with us from the Paris Olympics and tells us about his role there, how LA28 will take the torch at the end of these Summer Games and what we can expect when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics. Mingey, who has worked previously in senior roles for Nike, Johnson & Johnson and SiriusXM, also details what commercial partners of the LA28 Olympics are looking for when spending big money to be associated with the largest peaceful gathering on earth. Learn more about LA28 at www.la28.org.

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Mark Monroe - Director & Executive Producer, CHARLIE HUSTLE & THE MATTER OF PETE ROSE

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:37:58 -0000

PODCAST: Mark Monroe, Director and Executive Producer of the new documentary CHARLIE HUSTLE & THE MATTER OF PETE ROSE, joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.

CHARLIE HUSTLE & THE MATTER OF PETE ROSE takes a retrospective journey, spanning more than 60 years, to tell the story of baseball’s all-time hits leader whose on-field achievements and off-field transgressions have made him one of the most polarizing figures in all of sports. The documentary series features intimate new interviews and footage of Pete Rose, chronicling his life and career in baseball. CHARLIE HUSTLE & THE MATTER OF PETE ROSE is streaming now on MAX.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we update you on big TV ratings for the Opening Ceremonies of the Paris Olympics and the NBA’s new media rights deals that will go into effect in 2025.

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Joe Gesue - SVP for NBC’s coverage of the Olympics & Paralympics

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:46:22 -0000

PODCAST: Joe Gesue, Senior VP for NBC’s coverage of the Olympics and Paralympics and veteran of 13 previous Olympic Games, joins Sports Business Radio from Paris to take us Behind the Scenes for the upcoming Paris Olympics, which start on July 26th. Gesue, who has won 18 Emmy Awards in his career, previews NBC’s coverage of the Paris Olympics, tells us about all of the available platforms to consume NBC’s Olympic coverage and he shares what’s new about the coverage of these Olympics. Gesue also tells us about the specifics of his role for NBC with the Paris Olympics. This conversation is a great primer to get you ready for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

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Inside the Business of Nike

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 15:02:20 -0000

PODCAST: We examine the business of Nike on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. In the past year, Nike’s stock price has dropped from $123 a share to a low of $71 dollars a share. In late June, Nike lost $28 BILLION in shareholder value in a single day. This has resulted in mass layoffs for the footwear and apparel giant. What are the factors that have led to Nike’s business woes and what needs to be done in order to turn the business around? Michael Sykes (@MikeDSykes), author of the “Kicks You Wear” newsletter, joins us for a deep dive into the business of Nike.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Brian Windhorst & Bobby Marks

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:10:56 -0000

PODCAST: On this edition of Sports Business Radio, we focus on the business of the NBA. We step into the SBR Vault to look back on past conversations with ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) & ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42). These two conversations are insightful primers about the current NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement, building a roster with a 2nd apron and the current economic state of the #NBA and its teams. If you follow the NBA, these conversations are a MUST listen for you.

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Tom Gargiulo - BODYARMOR - Chief Marketing Officer

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:37:52 -0000

PODCAST: Tom Gargiulo, Chief Marketing Officer for BODYARMOR sports drink joins us for a conversation on Sports Business Radio. The sports beverage marketplace is a crowded one. Learn how through deals with the NHL, U.S. Soccer, Carrie Underwood, Ronald Acuna Jr., Sabrina Ionescu, Mike Trout and other influencers, BODYARMOR is standing out in the crowd. The late Kobe Bryant was a lead investor when BODYARMOR first launched and we will hear how the Mamba Mentality is still a driving force for BODYARMOR today. Coca-Cola purchased BODYARMOR in 2021, so we learn how that has helped with distribution and general awareness.

Also on our show this week, we discuss #NBA Free Agency, the Boston Celtics being put up for sale and the NFL being found guilty of breaking antitrust laws in its distribution of out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on the “Sunday Ticket” premium subscription service.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.

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Sandra L. Richards & Joseph Toledano - Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:31:55 -0000

PODCAST: Sandra L. Richards, Managing Director, Head of Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment and Segment Sales & Engagement and Joseph Toledano, Managing Director, Head of Insured Solutions, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, join this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio to discuss how athletes and entertainers should be protecting their assets and planning for when the unexpected hits. From Damar Hamlin and Jeremy Renner’s near death experiences to musicians who have to cancel their concert tours to college athletes who don’t take out insurance policies, we discuss several examples of high net worth individuals who had to prepare for the unexpected. Following the pandemic, many are preparing for scenarios that seemed like long shot circumstances previously.

Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment has launched a new audio cast: “Protecting Your Star Power: Insured Solutions for the Sports & Entertainment Industry”. Access the audio cast here: https://www.morganstanley.com/what-we-do/wealth-management/global-sports-entertainment#insuredGSEaudiocast

Also on this week’s show, we discuss the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals, NBA Free Agency and a coach who is being paid $85M NOT to coach.

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Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.

#Money #FinancialPlanning

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Alex Honnold & Lindsey Horan

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:00:07 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio #podcast vault to look back on our conversation with Alex Honnold (@AlexHonnold), professional adventure rock climber whose free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. Alex became the first climber to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan wall and it was captured on film for the Oscar-winning Best Documentary, "Free Solo”. We also look back on our conversation with Lindsey Horan (@LindseyHoran), U.S. Women’s National Team soccer star. Horan discussed the importance of World Cup vs the Olympics, what she looks for in her endorsement partners and Equal Pay for the USWNT.

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#FreeSolo #AlexHonnold #USWNT #Soccer #LindseyHoran #SportsBusiness

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Alexander Wolff - Longtime sports journalist at Sports Illustrated

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:26:59 -0000

PODCAST: Alexander Wolff, longtime sports journalist who spent 36 years at Sports Illustrated, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the new book WORLD CLASS - Purpose, Passion and the Pursuit of Greatness On and Off the Field. WORLD CLASS is the definitive collection of writings from late journalist Grant Wahl. Wahl died suddenly in 2022 at the World Cup. The book is on sale now in bookstores everywhere and on Amazon.com. Wolff serves as an Editor on WORLD CLASS and during this conversation with Sports Business Radio, he shares his memories of working with Grant Wahl, how this book came together after Wahl’s death and what made Wahl such a unique journalist and person. Grant Wahl was the foremost soccer expert amongst U.S. journalists and he covered a wide array of sports. He also authored the cover story for Sports Illustrated about a 16-year old basketball prodigy - LeBron James.

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Alicia Jessop (@RulingSports) - College Sports legal expert

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:13:47 -0000

PODCAST: Alicia Jessop (@RulingSports), college sports legal expert, professor and Host of the Ruling Sports podcast, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the evolving college sports landscape. The $2.8 billion settlement in the House v. NCAA case, a landmark legal battle, has far-reaching implications and we discuss those implications with Alicia. Will student athletes unionize? Will college athletes become employees of the university they play for? How will the money from the landmark settlement be divided amongst athletic departments? We discuss all of these issues on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Chip Schaefer and Dr. W. Chris Winter

Mon, 27 May 2024 18:54:18 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the SBR Vault to look back on past conversations with Chip Schaefer, Director of Performance Health and winner of 11 NBA championships with the Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen/Phil Jackson led Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990’s and the Kobe Bryant/Shaquille O’Neal/Phil Jackson led dynasty of the 2000’s. Schaefer won 6 rings with the Bulls and 5 rings with the Lakers. He shares stories of those teams, details the differences he observed between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant and provides insight into what made Phil Jackson such a unique and successful Head Coach. Schaefer was the Head Trainer for the 1989-90 Loyola Marymount University men’s basketball team that broke NCAA scoring records and featured Bo Kimble, Jeff Fryer and the late Hank Gathers and was coached by Paul Westhead. Schaefer also discusses his own role with performance health of elite athletes and how it has changed over the past 3 decades.

We also hear from Dr. W. Chris Winter (@SportSleepDoc), Renowned sleep specialist and author of the book “The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It”. Winter provides his expertise to several pro sports teams including NBA and MLB teams. More and more sports teams are working with sleep consultants to map out the best travel and sleep patterns for their seasons, how to utilize sleep for recovery. Dr. Winter is a foremost sleep expert who has many great tips to share that will benefit elite athletes, coaches and everyday people.

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#Health #Wellness #Sleep

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Jerry Bruckheimer - Iconic Filmmaker

Tue, 21 May 2024 15:08:13 -0000

PODCAST: Jerry Bruckheimer, Iconic Filmmaker, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his latest movie, Disney’s “YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA” starring Daisy Ridley (@DaisyRidley). The film chronicles the amazing true story of Trudy Ederle, 1924 Olympic gold medalist in swimming and the first woman to successfully swim 21 miles across the English Channel back in 1926. YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA champions female empowerment and the jarring realities that faced female athletes in that era. It's an inspiring underdog story and Bruckheimer notes in this conversation with Sports Business Radio, that this movie received the highest audience test score of any movie he has ever made.

Bruckheimer has produced over 50 blockbuster movies in his career, grossing nearly $14.5 Billion. His hit movies include “Top Gun”, “Top Gun:Maverick”, “Remember the Titans”, “Glory Road”, “Flashdance”, “Beverly Hills Cop”, “The Rock”, “Con Air”, “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Armageddon”. During this conversation with Sports Business Radio, Bruckheimer discusses his career that spans back to 1972 and how the movie industry has changed.

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James Brown - NFL TODAY on CBS

Tue, 14 May 2024 13:48:37 -0000

PODCAST: James Brown, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer, Three-Time Emmy Award winner and studio host for the NFL TODAY on CBS joins Sports Business Radio. Brown, who will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences at the 45th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards ceremony on May 21 in New York City, reflects on his illustrious career during this in-depth conversation. Brown discusses his transition from elite athlete to broadcaster, his biggest broadcasting influences, his strategy with setting others up for success as a studio host, recent changes at the NFL TODAY on CBS, doing news interviews for 60 Minutes and the CBS Evening News and what the Lifetime Achievement Award means to him.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.

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Cal Ripken Jr. - Baseball Hall of Famer, Baltimore Orioles Co-Owner

Mon, 06 May 2024 23:06:00 -0000

PODCAST: Cal Ripken Jr., first ballot Baseball Hall of Famer, owner of the longest consecutive games played streak in baseball history (2,632 games), 2-time American League MVP, 19-time MLB All-Star and Co-Owner of the Baltimore Orioles joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Ripken discusses his Hall of Fame career, his exceptional work creating and developing Ripken Baseball and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation, his new partnership with David Blitzer and Josh Harris (Unrivaled Sports) and his upcoming docuseries with MoonBall Media where he will serve as an Executive Producer. Ripken, who played his entire 21-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, also discusses what its like to be back with the Orioles in a formal capacity as part of David M. Rubenstein’s new ownership group and what he hopes to contribute in his role with the team.

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2024 NFL Draft Recap

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:45:42 -0000

PODCAST: We recap the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit. From what the top picks will earn, to attendance at the NFL Draft in Detroit to how many people watched the NFL Draft on TV, we have all of the numbers for you.

We are also joined on this week’s show by Charles Altchek, President of MLS NEXT PRO. Altchek discusses the growth of the league and of soccer in the U.S. as well as how the league is a testing ground for MLS.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.

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Eric Hosmer & Anthony Seratelli - MoonBall Media

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:28:28 -0000

PODCAST: Eric Hosmer, World Series champ and Co-Founder of MoonBall Media and Anthony Seratelli, former MLB player, award-winning producer and Co-Founder of MoonBall Media join this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. MoonBall Media launched in February as the first of its kind MLB player-owned media and production company. Combining their unique player insight with passion for compelling storytelling, the duo have transformed their professional baseball careers into a multi-faceted media company. Hosmer and Seratelli discuss their goals with the company and a new project with Baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr..

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Jack Nicklaus, Bubba Watson & Mark Steinberg

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:33:23 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on past Sports Business Radio conversations with Jack Nicklaus (winner of 18 major championships), Bubba Watson (2-time winner of The Masters) and Mark Steinberg (agent for Tiger Woods).

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment is a division of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management dedicated to serving the unique and sophisticated needs of elite and professional athletes, entertainers, executives, creators, and other top talent and professionals in the sports and entertainment industry. The division consists of over 200 Financial Advisors with the Global Sports & Entertainment Director/Associate Director designation, several of whom are former professional and collegiate athletes who once embarked on a similar journey to that of today’s talent, leaders, executives and creators. Visit morganstanley.com/gse to learn more.

#Golf #JackNicklaus #BubbaWatson #TigerWoods #TheMasters #SportsBusiness

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SBR 20-Year Reunion Show

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:54:54 -0000

PODCAST: 20 years ago this week, Sports Business Radio launched. Joining this podcast to reflect on the last 20 years are Sports Business Radio Host and Co-Founder Brian Berger, Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman, original Sports Business Radio producer Bobby Corser, current Sports Business Radio Executive Producer Bryan Griggs and Sports Business Radio contributor Nathan Roach.

The SBR staff shares their favorite memories of the show, discusses what the biggest changes are to the sports business landscape in the past 20 years and we look ahead to how the sports business world may look going forward.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.

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The Business of Caitlin Clark

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:31:52 -0000

PODCAST: We take you inside of “The Business of Caitlin Clark” on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. The record-setting University of Iowa women’s basketball superstar has changed the way we look at women’s sports - on and off of the basketball court. On this episode, we discuss Caitlin’s growing portfolio of sponsors, how much she will likely earn as the #1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, her impact on TV ratings and ticket sales and how she has brought a new audience to women’s basketball. We also speak with Minji Ro, Chief Strategy Officer at Gainbridge. Gainbridge recently signed Caitlin Clark to a multi-year partnership deal where Clark will serve as an ambassador and spokesperson for the company. Ro takes inside of the construction of Gainbridge’s deal with Clark, tells us why Gainbridge chose to work with Caitlin Clark and how Gainbridge plans to activate the deal with Clark. Gainbridge also has the main rights on Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the WNBA’s Indiana Fever, who are expected to make Caitlin Clark the #1 pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft.

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Brett Rapkin - Founder, Podium Pictures

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:58:46 -0000

PODCAST: Brett Rapkin, Emmy-Award winning Founder of Podium Pictures, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his latest media project - “Dinners with DeMar”, featuring Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan interviewing athletes such as Draymond Green, Damian Lillard and Dwyane Wade about the importance to #mentalhealth. Rapkin has also produced documentaries and docu-series that include sports stars Michael Phelps Steve Nash, Bode Miller Carmelo Anthony, Shawn White, Candace Parker and Mikaela Shiffrin. Rapkin discusses the crowded athlete content space, the importance of shining a spotlight on mental health for athletes and how his 501c3 is funded to produce his projects.

Also on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio, Keith Forman, Sports Business Radio Co-Founder, joins Host Brian Berger to discuss the bizarre unfolding story around Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and gambling and theft allegations made against his longtime friend and interpreter. We peel back the many layers to this story and tell you how it will impact MLB, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the future of sports gambling and even how elite athletes may manage their finances in the future.

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#ShoheiOhtani #MLB #SportsGambling #SportsDocumentary #DeMarDeRozan #AthleteContent #Podcast

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JoAn Scott - NCAA Vice President of Men’s Basketball

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:57:29 -0000

PODCAST: JoAn Scott, NCAA Vice President of Men’s Basketball, joins Sports Business Radio to take us behind the scenes into the planning and operations of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships. She details what is new with the Tournament this year, shares how her team at the NCAA works with the host sites and cities throughout the Tournament (including this year’s Final Four site in Arizona), what the broadcast coverage will look like on CBS/Turner, how the families of student athletes will receive a stipend if they advance to a certain round of the Tournament and what her schedule is during the Tournament as she oversees all of the logistics.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVIII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.

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Greg Maddux - Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:35:05 -0000

PODCAST: Greg Maddux, first ballot Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, 4-time Cy Young award winner, 355 game winner, 18-time Gold Glove award winner and one of the greatest pitchers of all-time, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation.

Maddux updates us on his life in retirement post MLB career, he shares insight into what it was like having Scott Boras as his agent and the pivotal 1992 contract negotiations that broke down with the Chicago Cubs that led to his signing as a free agent with the Atlanta Braves, he discusses his methodical preparation when he pitched and how being teammates with fellow Baseball Hall of Fame pitchers John Smotlz and Tom Glavine with the Atlanta Braves elevated each of them, he reflects on his Nike commercial “Chicks Dig the Long Ball”, Maddux tells us if he has the desire to work for a MLB team as a pitching coach or not, he weighs in on whether or not he thinks his home town of Las Vegas will make for a good MLB market and he informs us of his upcoming fundraisers at Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas benefitting the Baller Dream Foundation, which provides various levels of support to alleviate stressors families encounter throughout their cancer journey.

Maddux will throw out the first pitch on March 28 at Circa Resort in Casino in Las Vegas as part of its Baseball Opening Day Celebration. Maddux will host a celebrity poker tournament at the Circa Las Vegas on April 27-28. To learn more about how you can participate or support the Baller Dream Foundation, visit www.circalasvegas.com or www.ballerdream.org.

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TECH in Sports

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:42:28 -0000

PODCAST: We take a deep dive into sports technology with Kitman Labs CEO Stephen Smith and Logitix CEO Stu Halberg on this edition of Sports Business Radio.

Smith tells us how Kitman Labs is using performance intelligence to unlock the potential of athletes. Kitman Labs (www.kitmanlabs.com) works with leagues and teams across the world ranging from the Premier League to the University of Georgia to the NWSL.

Halberg give us a current overview of the live event ticketing landscape and how technology is helping track consumer habits. Halberg also tells us where the live event and ticket industry is headed. Learn more about Logitix at www.Logitix.com.

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Matt Hamachek, Director of THE DYNASTY: New England Patriots

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:46:48 -0000

PODCAST: Matt Hamachek, Director & Executive Producer of THE DYNASTY: New England Patriots on Apple TV +, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the making of the compelling and insightful docuseries detailing the 20-year run of the Patriots dynasty.

Hamachek takes us Behind the Scenes into the making of the docuseries including how producers convinced Patriots owner Robert Kraft, Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick and Patriots QB Tom Brady to sit down for in-depth conversations for the docuseries and how much historical film they reviewed during the making of the series. The series spans 10 episodes and covers topics such as Brady being chosen as QB over Drew Bledsoe, Spygate, Deflategate and the murder case of late TE Aaron Hernandez. Ultimately the series takes viewers inside the greatest dynasty in NFL history that led to 6 Super Bowl wins. Watch all 10 episodes of THE DYNASTY on Apple TV +.

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John Ourand - Puck News - Sports Media Reporter

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:02:00 -0000

PODCAST: John Ourand (@Ourand_Puck), Sports Media reporter for Puck News, joins Sports Business Radio to provide insight on the ever-changing sports media landscape. We discuss the new “Super Streamer” partnership between ESPN, Fox Sports and Warner Brothers Discovery, John makes his predictions on who will land the upcoming NBA media rights, we discuss the College Football Playoff media rights and we reflect on why sports legacy media outlets like Sports Illustrated and the Los Angeles Times are on the decline.

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger also shares his ideas for how to fix NBA All-Star weekend.

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Gracie Gold (@GracieGold95), 2-Time US Figure Skating Champion & Olympic Medalist

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 14:21:50 -0000

Gracie Gold (@GracieGold95), 2-Time US Figure Skating Champion and Olympic Medalist as well as Author of her new tell-all memoir OUTOFSHAPEWORTHLESSLOSER, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about the figure skating and Olympic culture that requires perfection with performance and appearance, to taking us inside of her challenging family life, to sharing sobering details about her trip to rehab where Gracie battled depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation, Gracie tells us why she wrote this book, how she hopes it helps others and what her path forward looks like. This is a deep and meaningful conversation that you will want to listen to.

In our Sports Business headlines of the Week segment, we recap Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and share our thoughts on Tiger Woods’ new venture with Taylor Made Golf.

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Peter O’Reilly - NFL EVP of Club Business & League Events

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:33:00 -0000

PODCAST: Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business & League Events, joins us to preview Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. O’Reilly is the NFL executive who oversees the team who plans and coordinates the logistics for Super Bowl week, the Super Bowl and the Apple Music Halftime Show every year. He takes us behind the scenes to detail how this massive undertaking comes together - a unique perspective that only O’Reilly can provide.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Matsing (www.matsing.com). Matsing’s #wifi antennas are deployed in over 100 venues globally, including 50% of NFL venues, 35% of NBA and NHL arenas, several F1 race tracks and even at the upcoming 2024 Olympics in Paris. Venues such as AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), Alegiant Stadium (home of the Las Vegas Raiders and Super Bowl LVII) and Amalie Arena (home of the Tampa Bay Lightning) all have Matsing’s innovative lens antennas.

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#NFL #SuperBowl #LasVegas #Football #Entertainment #ChiefsKingdom #NinersFaithful

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The Big Game Preview with Marketing Expert David Schwab

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:05:52 -0000

David Schwab (@David_Schwab), Executive Vice President at Octagon, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the ad lineup for #SuperBowl 58 in Las Vegas on February 11. Companies will pay over $7M for the airtime on CBS for a 30-second ad during the telecast. Schwab, who works closely with top brands, celebrities and influencers, tells us how much the companies advertising in the Super Bowl are likely paying for celebrities to appear in their Super Bowl ad, how much production of the ad will likely cost and how the companies should be activating their Super Bowl ad online before and after the big game. Schwab also discusses the impact of Las Vegas hosting the Super Bowl for the first time ever and the parties that will be thrown during the week leading up to the game. Lastly, we ask David if he thinks the viewing audience for this Super Bowl will break last year’s all-time record viewing audience of 115.1M viewers.

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#NFL #SuperBowl #LasVegas #SuperBowlAds #Marketing #Celebrities #Football #Entertainment

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Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN), ESPN NBA Senior Writer

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 16:13:05 -0000

PODCAST: Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN), ESPN NBA Senior Writer, Host of the Brian Windhorst and the Hoop Collective podcast and New York Times best-selling author joins Sports Business Radio for a deep dive into the business of the #NBA at the league and team level. Windhorst discusses the overall economic state of the NBA, why several NBA owners have sold their stakes in their NBA teams in the past year (Michael Jordan, Mark Cuban and Marc Lasry), the possibility of a sovereign wealth fund becoming majority owner of an NBA franchise in the future, NBA expansion, the impact of the new NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement and how the rules of the agreement will shape how teams are built in the future, how the next media rights agreement for the NBA will impact franchise values and NBA economics and the cost of a decade long championship run for the Golden State Warriors.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Michael Vick, Emmitt Smith & Eric Dickerson

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:55:02 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio #podcast vault to look back on past conversations with NFL greats Michael Vick, Emmitt Smith and Eric Dickerson.

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#NFL #MichaelVick #EmmitSmith #EricDickerson #HallofFame #AtlantaFalcons #DallasCowboys #LosAngelesRams #SportsBusiness #Football

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Miesha Tate, UFC Champion & Entrepreneur

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:36:12 -0000

PODCAST: Miesha Tate (@MieshaTate), UFC and Strikeforce Champion and Entrepreneur, joins the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo wireless from the Boingo Innovation Center in Las Vegas. This conversation was recorded in front of a studio audience.

Tate discusses wrestling on the boys high school team, her path to UFC Champion, the future of UFC, what she looks for in sponsorship deals, her strategy when it comes to being an entrepreneur, the importance of health and wellness and continuing to fight while being a Mom.

BONUS SEGMENT: SBR Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs also offer a bonus segment, discuss Tiger Woods ending his 27-year relationship with Nike. Berger and Sports Business Radio broke the story of Woods leaving Nike 24 hours before Woods made the official announcement.

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Sports Business Radio 2024 Preview

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:31:51 -0000

POCAST: Sports Business Radio kicks off its 20th Year by previewing the top sports business stories that you should be paying attention to in 2024.

We also speak with Jay Prasad, CEO of Relo Metrics. Relo Metrics (www.ReloMetrics.com) is an AI-powered sponsorship analytics platform that enables brands to track and optimize their sponsorship investments and powers teams and leagues with the insights they need to retain and grow revenue. The company tracks sponsor exposure across live broadcasts, social media, and streaming platforms, and delivers actionable insights via a fast, single solution platform.

LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating and share our episodes if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast.

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Sports Business Radio Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2023

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 01:07:12 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs reveal Sports Business Radio’s list of the Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2023. Listen to find out the #sportsbiz stories that top our list.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#CollegeSports #CollegeFootball #Golf #PGA #LIVTour #Messi #Soccer #WomensSports

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Greg Sankey - SEC Commissioner

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:09:43 -0000

POCAST: Greg Sankey, Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference (SEC), joins the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo, for a wide-ranging conversation about college sports’ most powerful conference and the evolving landscape of college sports. Sankey discusses the SEC’s new media deal with Disney that starts in 2024, conference realignment (and the SEC adding Texas and Oklahoma to the conference in 2024), the impact of NIL and the transfer portal and the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams. Sankey is regarded by many as the most powerful executive in college sports.

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Adam Silver - NBA Commissioner

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 15:59:12 -0000

PODCAST: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (@AdamSilverNBA) joins Sports Business Radio to reflect on the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament, share what he’s looking for with the next NBA media rights deal, update us on the ownership situations with the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers and tell us about the most important things he learned from late NBA Commissioner David Stern.

In our sports business headlines segment, we discuss the Final 4 for the College Football Playoff and Shohei Ohtani’s pending record-setting contract.

WATCH NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

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#NBA #AdamSilver #Basketball #SportsBusinessRadio

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Alice Milligan - Chief Marketing Officer - Morgan Stanley

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:47:29 -0000

PODCAST: Alice Milligan, Chief Marketing Officer for Morgan Stanley, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation about her path to success as well as how to build a trustworthy brand. As CMO of Morgan Stanley, Alice oversees the firm’s global brand strategy and go-to-market platform, encompassing all marketing campaigns, sponsorship assets and digital properties. She is a key member of the firm’s leadership team and is leading a significant marketing transformation to help propel Morgan Stanley into the future as a prosperous “house of brands” following the acquisition of brands like Solium Capital, Eaton Vance and E*TRADE.

Prior to her current role, Alice was EVP & Chief Customer Officer for E*TRADE, where she oversaw the firm’s brand, marketing, retail products, digital customer experience, and analytics. Previously, Alice was the Chief Digital Client Experience Officer for Citi’s U.S. Consumer Bank, where she reimagined the end-to-end strategy, design and delivery of the bank’s digital channels. She also garnered more than 25 years of increasingly senior marketing and digital experience at leading brands like American Express, Coach and AT&T.

Milligan also shares insight on the best ways to manage time, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment’s efforts to provide financial literacy to athletes and entertainers, Morgan Stanley’s global partnership with the WTA and the Importance of women leadership in sport and financial services industries.

Also joining Sports Business Radio for this episode is Leela Srinivasan, CEO of Parity. Minority-founded in 2020, Parity’s mission is to close the gender income and opportunity gap in professional sports. Parity achieves this mission by developing high-impact campaigns and collaborations between brands, pro women athletes and their fans. Parity works with over 850 women athletes across more than 70 sports from archery to weightlifting. Learn more about Parity at www.paritynow.co.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#financialservices #money #financialliteracy #payequity #womeninbusiness #MorganStanley #AliceMilligan #Parity

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SBR Vault - Conversation with David Stern, Late NBA Commissioner Emeritus

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 22:43:27 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio #podcast vault to revisit one of the most listened to conversations in the 19-year history of our show. David Stern, late NBA Commissioner Emeritus, sat down with Brian Berger for an in-depth conversation on December 8, 2016 in front of a studio audience in New York City to discuss his life and reflect on his storied career that saw him serve as NBA Commissioner for 30 years. He also shared the vision that made him many people’s consensus choice for “greatest pro sports commissioner of all-time”. This conversation is truly a masterclass on #sportsbusiness and allows listeners to tap into the genius of David Stern.

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Adam Pliska, CEO - World Poker Tour ®

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:41:15 -0000

PODCAST: Adam Pliska, CEO of the World Poker Tour ® joins Sports Business Radio to preview the 2023 World Poker Tour World Championship Festival (Nov 29 - Dec 21) at the Wynn Las Vegas. There will be a record $40 million guaranteed prize pool for the main event. Pliska also discusses the growth and future plans of the Tour.

We also examine these sports business headlines:

- 2023 MLB World Series TV ratings

- 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament tips off

- Las Vegas Raiders firing of Josh McDaniels and Dave Ziegler

- USWNT hiring Emma Hayes as new Head Coach

- Craig Counsell’s record-setting contract with the Chicago Cubs

- FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of fraud

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Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:16:11 -0000

PODCAST: The Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment brings you conversations with Erin Kane (VP of Women’s Sports for Excel Sports Management) and Sam Rapoport (Senior Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the NFL). The conversations were recorded in New York City at the Sports Business Journal Gamechangers conference honoring top women executives in sports.

Kane, one of the leading sports agents for women athletes, discusses Excel’s recent signing of women’s college basketball star Caitlin Clark and the growing women’s sports landscape.

Rapoport shares her story of going from football player to leading the NFL’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and becoming a trusted advisor for NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Rapoport was named to People magazine’s “25 Women Changing the World” list.

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Peter Feigin - Milwaukee Bucks President

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:08:12 -0000

PODCAST: Peter Feigin, President of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. Feigin discusses how the acquisition of NBA superstar and global brand Damian Lillard has impacted the business of the Bucks, how the upcoming NBA media rights deal will impact small market teams like the Bucks, being a global brand while in the NBA’s 3rd smallest market, how the Bucks are evolving as a content company and real estate development company (Deer District) and Peter shares his thoughts on the inaugural NBA in-season tournament and the new business opportunities the tournament will present.

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Matt Holliday - 7-Time MLB All-Star, World Series Champ & PBX Pickleball Player

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:04:59 -0000

PODCAST: Matt Holliday (@MattHollidayOSU), former MLB star with the Colorado Rockies, Oakland A’s, St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees, 7-Time #MLB All Star, World Series champion with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011, 2007 NL batting champion and 2007 NLCS MVP joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Holliday is now part of PBX Pickleball, the organization that unites retired pro athletes with the pickleball community.

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#MLB #Pickleball #MattHolliday #StLouisCardinals #ColoradoRockies

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Ian Happ & Gracie Gold

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 18:58:42 -0000

PODCAST: We enter the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on conversations with Ian Happ (@ihapp_1), Chicago Cubs All-Star and Gold Glove outfielder, Co-Host of The Compound podcast (@thecompoundpod), entrepreneur and mental health advocate and Gracie Gold (@GracieGold95 on IG), Two-time U.S. National Champion and Olympic Figure Skater.

Happ discusses his experiences with the Cubs, his process when it comes to Co-Hosting The Compound podcast, what he looks for in a business partner and he speaks out on the importance of mental health and why that topic is a personal one for him.

Gold discusses the mental and emotional toll the pressure that being an elite athlete has had on her, spending her entire life focused on a 4-minute performance on the ice at the Olympics and at the U.S. Figure Skating National championships and the lack of mental health and post Olympic career resources that are available to Olympic athletes. Driven by passion, but broken by pursuit, Gold has battled depression and she opens up about her struggles during this candid interview. Gold also offers solutions for how mental health issues for athletes can be treated in the future.

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Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins), 2-Time Super Bowl champ, 3-Time Pro Bowler

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:52:56 -0000

PODCAST: Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins), 2-Time Super Bowl champ, 3-Time Pro Bowler over a 13-year NFL career, CEO of Malcolm Inc. and Author of the new book and his memoir: What Winners Won’t Tell You - Lessons from a Legendary Defender joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. Jenkins discusses highlights of his new book, which is on sale now at bookstores everywhere and on Amazon.com.

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#NFL #MalcolmJenkins #Book #Author #Athlete #CEO #SportsBiz #FlyEaglesFly #WhoDat

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Kerry Bubolz - President & COO, Vegas Golden Knights

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 15:45:02 -0000

PODCAST: We examine the #business of the Stanley Cup Champion Vegas Golden Knights with Golden Knights President & COO Kerry Bubolz at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo wireless from the Boingo Innovation Center in Las Vegas. This conversation was recorded in front of a studio audience.

Bubolz discusses the business of the Golden Knights on and off the ice, he provides great insight into the exploding sports market that Las Vegas has become (NHL, WNBA, NFL, F1, UFC), he discusses his roles as President of the NHL’s Golden Knights and previously as the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers (where he also won a championship in 2016 with the LeBron James-led team), he outlines how the Golden Knights are building a youth hockey culture in Las Vegas and he takes us behind the scenes into what NHL players call the “best atmosphere in the NHL’ with the Golden Knights game operations. Bubolz also tells about the Golden Knights new streaming service, KnightTime+.

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#NHL #StanleyCup #hockey #VegasBorn #GoldenKnights #LasVegas #Technology

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Michael Lombardi - 3-time Super Bowl winning NFL executive

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 15:19:01 -0000

PODCAST: Michael Lombardi, former General Manager & 3-time Super Bowl winning executive with the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns, Host of the GM Shuffle podcast, Author of The Daily Coach newsletter and Author of the new book: FOOTBALL DONE RIGHT - Setting the Record Straight on the Coaches, Players and History of the NFL, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. Lombardi discusses his new book, the evolution of the NFL, how the league developed on and off the field and where he thinks the game will evolve in the future.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#NFL #Author

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2023 NFL Season Kickoff Show

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:07:38 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs dive into the business of the NFL as the 2023 season kicks off. From breaking down the league’s media rights deals, to record-setting player contracts from the offseason to reviewing the Week 1 NFL headlines, this is a primer for all things NFL.

We also review the record-setting 2023 U.S. Open tennis Grand Slam, which saw record attendance, a 24th Grand Slam title for Novak Djokovic and a first Grand Slam title for teenager Coco Gauf.

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#MorganStanley #NFL #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #Media

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Emmitt Smith - NFL’s All-Time Leading Rusher, 3-Time Super Bowl Champion

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 15:44:53 -0000

PODCAST: Emmitt Smith (@EmmittSmith22), the NFL’s All-Time Leading Rusher, 3-Time Super Bowl Champion with the Dallas Cowboys and the Head of Emmitt Smith Enterprises joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. We discuss the behind the scenes of his new Pepsi and Frito Lay commercial that will debut this Sunday when the NFL regular season kicks off, whether or not he thinks anyone will ever break his all-time rushing record, Emmitt Smith Enterprises and the business projects he is working on, what it takes to be a good leader and the importance of building and placing value on a personal brand.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

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Sandra Richards & Andrea Zaretsky - Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:18:02 -0000

PODCAST: Sandra L. Richards, Managing Director, Head of Global Sports & Entertainment and Segment Sales & Engagement, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Andrea Zaretsky, Managing Director, Chief Marketing Officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley join this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio to discuss Money in the Making™. The new digital financial education program aims to help young athletes, entertainers and emerging talent in the sports and entertainment industry build and manage wealth. Learn more about the financial literacy program by listening to our conversation with Sandra and Andrea and by visiting etrade.com/gsemoneyinthemaking.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment - the Exclusive Financial Partner of Sports Business Radio.

#MorganStanley #FinancialLiteracy #Money #Investing #NIL #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio

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Greg Maffei - President & CEO - Liberty Media

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 15:05:55 -0000

PODCAST: Greg Maffei, CEO of Liberty Media, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio to preview the Las Vegas Grand Prix, discuss the explosive growth of F1 and share why Liberty Media split off the Atlanta Braves. Maffei also discusses LiveNation and the comeback of live sports and entertainment events.

Liberty Media Corporation operates and owns interests in a broad range of media, communications and entertainment businesses - including SiriusXM, F1, LiveNation and the Atlanta Braves. Prior to joining Liberty in 2005, Maffei served as Co-President of Oracle, Chairman and CEO of 360networks, and CFO of Microsoft. He has also served as a Director of Barnes & Noble, Citrix, DIRECTV, Dorling Kindersley, Electronic Arts and Starbucks and was Chairman of Expedia and Starz. Maffei is one of the most powerful and influential media CEO’s in the world.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#Media #CEO #GregMaffei #LibertyMedia #F1 #LasVegasGrandPrix #SiriusXM #AtlantaBraves

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Brendan Kaminsky (@bkaminsky), Founder of bknown Agency (@bknownagency)

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 15:21:57 -0000

PODCAST: Brendan Kaminsky (@bkaminsky), Founder of bknown Agency (@bknownagency), joins Sports Business Radio for a deep dive into the ever-changing world of social media and digital. How will each of the major social media platforms evolve over the next 5 years? How should you and your company be building your social media platforms? What digital platforms may emerge in the future?

Brendan, is a respected digital media executive with an extensive track record overseeing, managing and developing content creation across various digital media platforms in the sports, entertainment, and start up industries. bknown, launched in 2021, is a full-service branding and digital media agency focused on optimizing a brand’s strategy and online presence. Prior to launching bknown, Kaminsky managed the in-house social media for ESPN’s SportsCenter as well as various ESPN on-air talent such as Stephen A. Smith, Adrian Wojnarowski, Adam Schefter and Jalen Rose among others.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss the continued fallout from the mass departures from the Pac-12 conference.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#Social Media #Digital #Content #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger

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Sports Business Radio - Underdog Fantasy Best Ball Mania IV Draft

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:29:18 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs are joined by Underdog Fantasy’s Andrew Mackens for a Best Ball Mania IV draft. Berger and Griggs draft their NFL teams to compete each other for the upcoming 2023-24 NFL season. Who drafts the better team? Listen and find out.

The Underdog Fantasy Best Ball Mania IV draft features $15M in prize money and $3M to the winner.

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#NFL #Fantasy #Underdog #SportsBusiness

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Mike Tollin - Award-Winning Producer & Director

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:25:55 -0000

PODCAST: Mike Tollin, award winning Director & Producer and Co-Founder of SlamBall joins Sports Business Radio. Tollin discusses the re-launch of SlamBall as well as his successful career producing award-winning content such as the documentary “The Last Dance” about the Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls, hit TV shows such as “One Tree Hill” and “Smallville” and movies such as “Summer Catch”, “Radio” and “Coach Carter”.

In our sports business headlines segment, we share the numbers around the strong attendance and TV ratings for Women’s World Cup, we give our thoughts on Colorado’s move to the Big-12 and we dissect Jaylen Brown’s record setting contract with the Boston Celtics.

Lastly, we share details of new partnerships for Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

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#MikeTollin #SlamBall #Documentary #TV #Movies #Content #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger

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Tracy McGrady, Basketball Hall of Famer

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 15:23:58 -0000

PODCAST: Tracy McGrady, Basketball Hall of Famer and Founder of The Ones Basketball League (OBL), joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. McGrady talks about his Hall of Fame NBA career which saw him lead the NBA in scoring twice and become one of the best players of his generation after entering the NBA at age 18, we discuss the dissolution of his 27-year relationship with adidas, he shares a unique insight with us about Kobe Bryant the business person and we discuss The Ones Basketball League and the forthcoming documentary on the league that debuts July 28 on Showtime.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#NBA #TracyMcGrady #OnesBasketball #Showtime #1on1 #Basketball #HallofFame #SportsBusiness #BrianBerger

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Oscar De La Hoya - Boxing Champion & Founder of Golden Boy Promotions

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:10:56 -0000

PODCAST: Oscar De La Hoya (@OscarDeLaHoya), Boxing Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist and Boxing Promoter joins Sports Business Radio for a candid conversation about his revealing new documentary that debuts July 24 on HBO and Max. De La Hoya pulls no punches in this two-part documentary that sets the record straight on the TRUE story of his life and boxing career. In this interview with Sports Business Radio, De La Hoya tells us why he chose to tell the real and raw story of his life instead of the manufactured version we had been told previously about “The Golden Boy”.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#OscarDeLaHoya #TheGoldenBoy #Boxing #HBO #Documentary #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger

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Jeremy Levine, Founder & Co-CEO of Underdog Fantasy

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:54:00 -0000

PODCAST: Jeremy Levine, Founder & Co-CEO of @UnderdogFantasy, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about Fantasy Sports Gaming and Sports Betting. Levine, an experienced entrepreneur, also shares his Founder’s story about Underdog Fantasy and details why his company is innovative and unique in a crowded sports betting space. Levine tells us where things are likely to shift in the future as well.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.

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#Entrepreneur #FantasySports #SportsBetting #JeremyLevine #UnderdogFantasy #Gaming

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Bobby Marks - ESPN NBA Front Office Insider

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:30:57 -0000

PODCAST: Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42), ESPN NBA Front Office Insider and former NBA front office executive (Spent 20 years working in the NBA, including 5 years with the Brooklyn Nets) joins Sports Business Radio to do a deep dive on the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which went into effect on July 1, 2023. From making it more difficult to build a superteam, to explaining what the “second apron is”, to walking us through revenue sharing amongst the NBA’s 30 teams, Marks gives us a thorough tutorial of the NBA’s new economics.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#NBA #BobbyMarks #ESPN #CBA #FreeAgency #Trades #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger

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Brian Doxtator, Co-Founder & CEO of Commonwealth

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:25:05 -0000

PODCAST: Brian Doxtator, Co-Founder and CEO of Commonwealth joins Sports Business Radio. Commonwealth (www.joincommonwealth.com) is a platform that allows people to invest in racehorses and elite athletes. 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage is a horse that Commonwealth has a stake in. During this conversation, Brian also has great advice for entrepreneurs who are starting companies as well as raising capital.

We also name our “Underdog of the Month” for June, presented by Underdog Fantasy.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#Mage #HorseRacing #Golf #Investing #WyndhamClark #SportsBusiness #NBA

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SBR Vault - SBR in Europe with Leyton Orient FC

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:15:00 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to remember Sports Business Radio’s trip to Europe in September, 2022. Berger was embedded with Leyton Orient (@LeytonOrientFC) as they were on the way to becoming League Two Champions and earning a promotion. Berger sat down with Leyton Orient FC Chairman Nigel Travis and Leyton Orient FC Director of Football Martin Ling and they give us a unique inside into building an English Football Club.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#Soccer #EnglishFootball #LeytonOrientFC #NigelTravis #SBRinEurope #SportsBusiness

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Scott Reames - Nike Historian Emeritus

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 15:40:04 -0000

PODCAST: Scott Reames, Nike Historian Emeritus, joins Sports Business Radio to set the record straight on Nike’s recruitment and signing of Michael Jordan as portrayed in the movie “Air” starring Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis and Jason Bateman. Reames was Nike’s Historian for 17 years.

Also on this week’s podcast, Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman joins Brian Berger to discuss the landscape shifting deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi backed PIF. This story has several layers to it, which Berger and Forman address.

Lastly, we examine the immediate impact that Lionel Messi’s pending signing with MLS club Inter Miami is already having and we discuss the Denver Nuggets winning the NBA title for the first time ever.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#Nike #MichaelJordan #Air #ScottReames #PGATour #Golf #Messi #MLS #soccer

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SBR Vault - Conversation with Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat Head Coach

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 16:30:08 -0000

PODCAST: Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat Head Coach, sat down with Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging interview about his incredible career, which has seen him be named one of the Top 15 NBA Coaches of All-Time and lead the Miami Heat to 6 NBA Finals appearances during his tenure with the Heat. Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger is friends with Spoelstra, so this is a unique conversation that was recorded in October of 2018 at Miami Heat Headquarters in Miami.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#CoachSpo #ErikSpoelstra #HeatCulture #NBA #Coaching #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger

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Jeff Smulyan - Founding Father of Sports Talk Radio & Former Seattle Mariners Owner

Tue, 30 May 2023 15:48:01 -0000

PODCAST: Jeff Smulyan - CEO of Emmis Communications and Author of the book, “Never Ride a Rollercoaster Upside Down: The Ups, Downs, and Reinvention of an Entrepreneur” joins Sports Business Radio. Jeff is one of the founding fathers of sports talk radio - he started WFAN in New York City where he worked with Mike and the Mad Dog. Jeff worked with David Letterman in the early days of Letterman’s career when Letterman was on the radio. Jeff owned the Seattle Mariners from 1989-92 when Ken Griffey Sr. and Jr. played for the team.

Also on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio, we discuss the final episodes of HBO's "Succession" and Apple TV's "TED LASSO".

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.

The May “Underdog of the Month”, presented by Underdog Fantasy, is the NBA’s Miami Heat, the first NBA play-in team to advance to the NBA Finals. The Heat took down higher seeds Milwaukee, Boston and New York in order to advance.

#SportsRadio #TalkRadio #WFAN #SportsMedia #JeffSmulyan #Mariners #MLB #Ownership #Author #Entrepreneur

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Emma Lovewell (@EmmaLovewell) - Peloton Instructor, Under Armour athlete, Author

Tue, 23 May 2023 15:19:30 -0000

PODCAST: Emma Lovewell (@EmmaLovewell), Peloton instructor, Under Armour athlete and an all-around health and wellness expert, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Lovewell discusses her new book, “Live Learn Love Well” (available at bookstores everywhere), she takes us into her process as a popular Peloton instructor and she shares what it is like being an Under Armour athlete with the likes of Stephen Curry and Tom Brady. Emma also tells us about the business risks she has taken to ascend to where she is now, how she has maintained an authentic brand and what it is like meeting people who take her Peloton classes.

WATCH this interview on the Sports Business Radio @YouTube channel.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#EmmaLovewell #Peloton #Fitness #SpinClass #Cycling #music #dance #UnderArmour #Model #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #BrianBerger

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Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment

Tue, 16 May 2023 00:11:00 -0000

The Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment took place in Los Angeles at the Sports Lawyers Association conference, which brings the top sports lawyers from around the world together for discussions.

Guests joining Sports Business Radio for insightful conversations include: Bobby Hacker (Former VP of Business & Legal Affairs for Fox Sports), Allison Rich (Director of Athletics at the University of New Hampshire), Brian Socolow (Co-Chair, Sports Practice Group at Loeb & Loeb), Layth Gafoor (President Elect, Sports Lawyers Association) and Ken Shropshire (Director of Wharton Sports Business Initiative at University of Pennsylvania).

Topics covered in these interviews include: NIL, sports media rights, the future of the NCAA, health and safety, player unions and technology.

To learn more about Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, visit their website at morganstanley.com/gse.

And to get in touch with a Global Sports & Director (specialized Financial Advisor with distinct designation) near you, scroll down the homepage to the box that read “Start the Conversation” in bold letters, where you’ll be able to select an advisor within your geographical preference.

To get in touch with the Global Sports & Entertainment team directly, click the blue button on their homepage that reads “Contact Us”, or email gse_management@morganstanley.com.

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Arlene Nelson, Director, ANGEL CITY on HBO & Julie Uhrman, Co-Founder, Angel City FC

Mon, 08 May 2023 20:03:56 -0000

PODCAST: Arlene Nelson, Director of ANGEL CITY on HBO and Julie Urhman (@JUhrman), Co-Founder and President of Angel City FC, join Sports Business Radio this week to discuss ANGEL CITY, the docuseries that premieres on HBO and HBO Max on May 16.

ANGEL CITY is a gripping docuseries that goes behind the scenes and onto the pitch of the groundbreaking Los Angeles-based professional women’s soccer team, Angel City Football Club. Pulling back the curtain on the origin story through the 2022 inaugural season of the female-founded and led team (Natalie Portman, Kara Nortman & Julie Uhrman), the series reveals the passion and grit needed to build a franchise from scratch and blaze a bold trail in the world of professional sports.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#Soccer #AngelCityFC #NWSL #WomeninSports #LosAngeles #HBO #Docuseries #NataliePortman

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Ken Goldin, Founder, Goldin Auctions

Tue, 02 May 2023 15:23:37 -0000

PODCAST: Ken Goldin (@KenGoldin), the focus of the new Netflix show - "KING OF COLLECTIBLES: THE GOLDIN TOUCH”, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Goldin Auctions (@GoldinCo) is the Industry Leader in Sports and Entertainment collectibles marketplace with over $300 million in sales annually. The “King of Collectibles” on Netflix is Executive Produced by Peyton Manning and Omaha Productions. Goldin jets around the country with armed guards, buying, selling and appraising million-dollar+ items with celebrities including Mike Tyson, Logan Paul and many others.

Over a 40 year career he's sold $1.5 billion in collectibles and memorabilia from many of the biggest names in sports, history and pop culture.

In Goldin’s conversation on Sports Business Radio, he discusses how he started Goldin Auctions, the Netflix TV show and his quest to find the most sought after collectible items in the world.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#KenGoldin #KingofCollectibles #Netflix #GoldinAuctions #Auctions #SportsMemorabilia #PeytonManning #OmahaProductions

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Inside of TED LASSO with Phil Dunster, Nick Mohammed, Jeremy Swift & James Lance

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 21:34:51 -0000

PODCAST: On this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio, we take you inside of the award-winning Apple TV + series TED LASSO. Cast members Nick Mohammed (Nate Shelley on TED LASSO), Phil Dunster (Jamie Tartt on TED LASSO), Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins on TED LASSO) and James Lance (Trent Crimm on TED LASSO) join us to take us behind the scenes into their characters and share nuggets about the hit TV series.

New episodes of the acclaimed comedy premiere weekly on Wednesdays through May 31 on Apple TV +.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#TedLasso #AppleTV #PhilDunster #NickMohammed #JeremySwift #JamesLance #TV #Emmys #Soccer #AFCRichmond #Believe

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Monica Abbott (@MonicaAbbott), Softball Legend, Olympian

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:35:34 -0000

Monica Abbott (@MonicaAbbott), softball legend and author of 23 NCAA Division I no-hitters and 6 perfect games joins Sports Business Radio to discuss her career and new book - “Rise and Shine: The Monica Abbott Story”. Abbott earned 17 championship titles, was a 2-time Olympian and 4-time World Champion during her epic softball career. She recently retired from professional softball and is now an Author, motivational speaker and Founder of the Abbott Academy. Abbott discusses the state of women’s sports and softball during this conversation as well.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#MonicaAbbott #Softball #LadyVols #TeamUSA #WomeninSports #NCAA

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Danica Patrick and Molly Bloom

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:11:00 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on past conversations with Danica Patrick (Most successful woman in the history of of open wheel racing, Host of the “Pretty Intense” podcast, winery owner and Entrepreneur) and Molly Bloom (Entrepreneur, Author of the book "Molly’s Game”, which was made into a major motion picture starring Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba and Kevin Costner, Molly is the Host of the “Torched” podcast and she was a member of the U.S. Olympic Ski Team).

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#DanicaPatrick #MollyBloom #Podcast #Entrepreneur

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John Ourand, Sports Business Journal Sports Media Reporter

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 15:31:15 -0000

John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ), Media Reporter, Sports Business Journal and Co-host, Marchand & Ourand Sports Media Podcast joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Ourand discusses the collapse of Regional Sports Networks and how that is impacting the sports media landscape, the upcoming battle for NBA media rights, how the Pac-12 media rights might land, the huge deal that Endeavor made this week to acquire WWE, pickle ball on TV and where Apple might spend money on sports media rights in the future (in addition to their current deals with MLS and MLB).

In our sports business headlines segment, we discuss a new Collective Bargaining Agreement for the NBA and we recap March Madness for the men and women.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#SportsMedia #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio #SBJ #JohnOurand #WWE #NBA #Pac12 #PickleBall #MLS #Apple #ESPN

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SBR Vault - Conversation with NBA & WNBA Champion Head Coach Paul Westhead

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:56:26 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on our in-depth conversation with Paul Westhead, the only Head Coach to win a NBA and WNBA championship (Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Mercury). Westhead is also the former Loyola Marymount University Head Coach (with Bo Kimble and Hank Gathers) and creator of “The System” high-octane offense. Westhead reflects on his legendary career and provides amazing stories about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Diana Taurasi and Hank Gathers amongst others.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#PaulWesthead #Coaching #NCAA #NBA #WNBA #Lakers #Mercury #LMU

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Kola Bokinni - AFC Richmond Captain Isaac McAdoo on TED LASSO

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 00:53:20 -0000

Kola Bokinni (@KolaBokinni), who stars as AFC Richmond Captain Isaac McAdoo on the hit Apple TV + series TED LASSO, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Bokinni discusses Season 3 of the 11-time Emmy award winning series, he takes us behind the scenes into the making of the show, he discusses the new AFC Richmond kits made by Nike and the appearance of AFC Richmond in the EA Sports FIFA ’23 video game. Kola shares his love of English Premiere League club Arsenal and he tells the story of how he was cast for the show (and which character he almost played instead of Issac McAdoo). Bokinni also shares how other elite athletes around the world have embraced his character Isaac McAdoo and TED LASSO, including England football Captain Harry Kane.

LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Follow Sports Business Radio on Apple Podcasts by clicking on the plus sign on our podcast page. Give Sports Business Radio 5-stars on Apple podcasts if you enjoy this episode or any of our podcast episodes dating back to 2007.

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This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#TedLasso #IsaacMcAdoo #KolaBokinni #AFCRichmond #AppleTVPlus #Nike #EASports #FIFA #EPL #London #Richmond #SportsBusiness #SportsBusinessRadio

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Chris Koras - CEO, REP1 Baseball

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 15:39:19 -0000

PODCAST: Chris Koras, CEO of REP1 Baseball, joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Koras and his team at REP1 negotiated a record-setting 11-year, $331M contract for client Rafael Devers with the Boston Red Sox and REP1 has 22 clients representing 8 different countries playing in the World Baseball Classic. In our discussion with Koras we discuss how REP1 was able to get the Red Sox to invest so heavily in Devers, how REP1 is recruiting clients in Latin America, we debate contract lengths and we discuss the future of how live sports is presented through the media and streaming.

LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Follow the Sports Business Radio podcast by visiting our page on Apple podcasts, click on the plus sign in the upper right hand corner and our podcast will be delivered to you every week. If you like our podcast, please give us a 5-star rating.

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#Baseball #MLB #WorldBaseballClassic #SportsAgent #MarchMadness #NFL

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JoAn Scott, Managing Director of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 01:16:43 -0000

PODCAST: JoAn Scott, Managing Director of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships, joins us to take us behind the scenes of the planning and preparation for the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships. From Selection Sunday all the way to the Final Four in Houston, we discuss this year’s TV coverage on CBS & Turner Sports, what's new about this year’s Tournament and JoAn’s busy schedule over the course of the Tournament.

LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH this interview on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.

Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is also presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#NCAA #MarchMadness #FinalFour #Houston #SportsBusiness #CollegeBasketball #NIL

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Mark Emmert and Ted Leonsis

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:17:09 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on past conversations with NCAA President Mark Emmert (Emmert is stepping down as NCAA President in June, 2023) and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Founder & CEO Ted Leonsis (Monumental’s holdings include the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards and WNBA’s Washington Mystics).

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Martin Jarmond - UCLA Director of Athletics

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:16:16 -0000

PODCAST: Martin Jarmond (@MartinJarmond), UCLA Director of Athletics, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Jarmond, who was hired by the Bruins in 2020 and is one of the youngest Athletic Directors at a Power 5 conference, discusses the rich history of UCLA athletics (120 national championships) and how that history is being taught to current UCLA athletes, UCLA’s pending move to the Big Ten Conference and what that means for their student athletes and to the university from a financial standpoint, how the university is assisting its student athletes with navigating NIL (Name, Image & Likeness), playing in the competitive Los Angeles sports and entertainment market and UCLA’s apparel deal with the Jordan Brand.

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Super Bowl LVII Recap

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:08:30 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs look back on Super Bowl LVII in Arizona. From the best Super Bowl commercials to the sports gambling hits and misses to the winners with future endorsements to the Apple Music Halftime show with Rihanna, we cover all of the aspects of the big game.

LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH Sports Business Radio on our YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.

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Peter O'Reilly - NFL EVP Club Business & League Events

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 01:41:58 -0000

PODCAST: Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business & League Events, joins Sports Business Radio to take us Behind the Scenes for Super Bowl LVII in Arizona. O’Reilly and his team at the NFL are responsible for overseeing the planning and production of Super Bowl week, the big game and the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show.

We also preview Super Bowl LVII and give you the latest information on everything from the cost of a Super Bowl ad on Fox, to the latest ticket prices for the big game, to how much is likely to be wagered on one of the most bet on sporting events in the world. You will have all of the information you need when you sit down to watch Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on February 12.

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Rachel Baker - Duke University Men's Basketball General Manager

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:58:59 -0000

Rachel Baker (@RachRoseBaker), General Manager of Duke University Men’s Basketball, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation from the campus of Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Baker, who had previously worked at Nike and in the NBA and WNBA, was hired to this newly created position at Duke in June 2022. In this exclusive position, Baker specializes in helping players enhance their personal and professional skill sets, capitalize on strategic partnerships including NIL opportunities and work to support players in navigating the opportunities and challenges that come with being a student-athlete at the highest level.

Baker discusses her career path thus far, being a woman working in the sports industry, leading an elite men’s basketball program and what Duke is doing specifically to help its student-athletes with everything from navigating NIL deals to supporting their mental health. We also look inside of Duke University men’s basketball program - from how the program taps into its incredible network of Duke basketball alumni to how the Kameron Krazies secure tickets to home basketball games at Cameron Indoor Stadium.

Also on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio, Sandra L. Richards (@SandraLRichards), Head of Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, joins Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger for a major announcement about a partnership between Morgan Stanley GSE and Sports Business Radio.

This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment.

#DukeNation #Duke #RachelBaker #Basketball #NBA #WNBA #Nike #WomeninSports #WomeninBusiness #MorganStanley #SandraRichards #FinancialEducation #SportsBusiness

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John Wetzel - Longtime NBA Coach & Player

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:44:19 -0000

John Wetzel, longtime NBA Coach and former NBA player as well as Virginia Tech basketball Hall of Famer, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Wetzel served as a coach for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, New Jersey Nets, Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings and was a player with the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks. Wetzel discusses the highlights of his lengthy coaching career, working alongside Head Coaches John MacLeod and Rick Adelman, the Trail Blazers teams that advanced to the NBA Finals (Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter) in 1990 and 1992 and the standout Kings teams that came close to reaching the NBA Finals (Chris Webber and Vlade Divac). Wetzel also discusses his Hall of Fame college career at Virginia Tech and playing on the same Lakers team with Jerry West and Elgin Baylor and Hawks team with Pistol Pete Maravich. If you are a fan of 1970’s - 1990’s NBA basketball, you will love this conversation.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Stephanie McMahon and Brendan Hunt

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 20:24:46 -0000

PODCAST: We look back at past Sports Business Radio conversations with Stephanie McMahon , the now former WWE Co-CEO, as well as Brendan Hunt, the Co-Creator and Actor (Coach Beard) from the hit TV series TED LASSO, on this Vault episode.

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Val Ackerman - BIG EAST Conference Commissioner, Basketball Hall of Famer

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:49:08 -0000

PODCAST: Val Ackerman, BIG EAST Conference Commissioner, Founding President of the WNBA, the first woman to serve as the President of USA Basketball and Basketball Hall of Fame joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Ackerman discusses her trail blazing career as a woman executive working in sports, the early days of her career working side-by-side with late NBA Commissioner David Stern in the NBA league office and her current role as Commissioner of the BIG EAST Conference. She also tells us what needs to be done to continue to grow women’s sports and how the college sports landscape might continue to evolve with NIL, conference realignment and other changes.

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Crisis on the Field in the NFL

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 20:56:02 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio examines the crisis on the football field in the Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals NFL game after the cardiac arrest and collapse of Bills player Damar Hamlin. Was the NFL prepared for such a crisis? Why did it take so long for the NFL to postpone the game? We share our thoughts on ESPN’s coverage of the crisis as well.

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger was behind the microphone on March 4, 1990 when Loyola Marymount All-American Hank Gathers collapsed on the basketball court and later died after a heart episode. He shares a unique perspective and how that night 33 years ago still haunts him. Last night will haunt the NFL players and coaches for a lengthy period of time and they will all need to see mental health professionals.

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Sports Business Radio Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2022

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 01:51:57 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio counts down the Top 10 #sportsbusiness stories of 2022. Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs start at 10 and count down to the top sports business story of 2022.

LISTEN to this conversation on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. WATCH this episode on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.

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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from Sports Business Radio. Thanks to all of our listeners!

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Brandon Schneider - Golden State Warriors President

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:26:37 -0000

Brandon Schneider, President and COO of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, sits down with Brian Berger in front of a studio audience at the Chase Center in San Francisco at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo (@Boingo). Schneider is in his 21st season with the Warriors and his second as the President and COO. He oversees business operations for the Warriors, Chase Center and all Warriors-related businesses.

The Warriors are a model organization in pro sports, winning 7 NBA championships including 4 in the past decade (2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022). The $2.1B privately financed Chase Center is one of the best sports and entertainment venues in the world.

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This Sports Business Radio Road Show is presented by Boingo (@Boingo). Now more than ever, staying connected is what matters most. Email SBRadio@Boingo.com to find out more about how Boingo can help your venue stay connected. Visit www.boingo.com.

#NBA #DubNation #ChaseCenter #Tech #SanFrancisco #SportsBusiness #BrandonSchneider #SportsBusinessRadio

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Jeff Vinik - Owner, Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 00:39:59 -0000

PODCAST: Jeff Vinik, Owner of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. In the 12 years that Vinik has owned the Lightning, the team has made the playoffs 9 times, has been to the conference finals 7 times, has won the Prince of Wales Trophy 4 times and the Lightning won back to back Stanley Cups in 2020 and 2021 and came close to a three peat earlier this year, losing to the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Finals.

Vinik is widely regarded as the best Owner in the NHL and one of the best team owners in professional sports. He has helped reshape the downtown Tampa Bay area with his vision for developing the area around the arena and he is one of the most community minded team owners in all of sports.

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#NHL #GoBolts #Owner #Hockey #TampaBay #ChampaBay #JeffVinik #SportsBusinses #SportsBusinessRadio

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Insight from the 2022 FIFA World Cup - Anne Peterson (@AnnieMPeterson), Associated Press

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:12:30 -0000

PODCAST: We take you to Qatar for an insider’s perspective of the FIFA World Cup with longtime Associated Press Sports Writer Anne Peterson (@AnnieMPeterson). Peterson, who has covered several World Cups and Olympics in her career, shares her perspective from Qatar on everything from ticketing and sponsorship issues (Budweiser) to the political backdrop in Qatar that exists as the backdrop to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Peterson is in Qatar covering the FIFA World Cup for the Associated Press.

We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week including record-setting TV ratings for the NFL on Thanksgiving, the Michigan-Ohio State football game and the U.S. vs England.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Dick Hoyt and Warrick Dunn

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:24:28 -0000

PODCAST: We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for past conversations with Dick Hoyt and Warrick Dunn.

Dick Hoyt and his son Rick Hoyt, who has cerebral palsy, competed in marathons and Ironman triathlons around the world. Dick displayed superhuman strength for his son Rick and launched the Team Hoyt Foundation.

Warrick Dunn is a former star NFL running back and a Limited Partner with the Atlanta Falcons. Warrick Dunn Charities empowers families to break the cycle of generational poverty and achieve a better quality of life for all. Dunn has helped many families purchase their first home through his incredible work and generosity.

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SBR Roundtable: The Fall of FTX and Twitter

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:25:23 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss the fall of cryptocurrency company FTX and the sports partnerships the company has left in its wake following their recent bankruptcy filing. Berger and Griggs also discuss Twitter under Elon Musk, Budweiser’s banishment by World Cup and the latest on the potential sale of the NFL’s Washington Commanders.

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Adrian Gonzalez (@Adrian_ElTitan) - Former MLB first baseman & Co-Founder 5MX

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:59:01 -0000

PODCAST - Adrian Gonzalez (@Adrian_ElTitan), Olympian and former MLB first baseman with the Texas Rangers, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and New York Mets joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Gonzalez, who was the #1 overall pick in the 2000 MLB Draft is now a serial entrepreneur and one of the founders of 5MX.

Gonzalez provides great insight as to why MLB players aren’t marketed better and why we don’t see many MLB players in national ad campaigns. He also tells us what he would change about MLB if he were appointed MLB Commissioner for a year.

In our Sports Business headlines, we discuss who could be in line to purchase the NFL’s Washington Commanders should Dan Snyder decide to sell the team and we share our thoughts on Kyrie Irving’s ignorance and his current situation with the NBA and the Brooklyn Nets.

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Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks), Actor/Director/Producer + Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB), Co-Founder, Hall of GOATS

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:55:04 -0000

PODCAST: Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks), Actor, Director and Producer of the forthcoming HBO Sports documentary “Say Hey, Willie Mays”, which debuts on November 8th on HBO and streams on HBO Max, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Hanks, who is a huge San Francisco Giants fan, previews the documentary about the life and baseball career of Hall of Fame Willie Mays. Hanks also discusses the future documentary he’ll be teaming on with Ryan Reynolds that will showcase the life of late actor John Candy. And Hanks shares his founder’s story for his handkerchief company - Hankskerchiefs.

Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB), Fox Sports College football analyst, 2004 Heisman Trophy winner and Co-Founder of Hall of GOATS joins us to share some exciting news about what Hall of GOATS has coming up in the near future. Leinart also shares his thoughts on the college football season thus far and how things may unfold the rest of the season.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Pau Gasol, Mark Messier & Andre Iguodala

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 14:44:29 -0000

PODCAST - We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for this “Champions Edition” featuring past conversations with NBA champion Pau Gasol, NHL champion Mark Messier and NBA champion Andre Iguodala.

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#NBA #NHL #PauGasol #MarkMessier #AndreIguodala #Business #Investing #Charity #SportsBiz #Champions

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Isaiah Austin - Former basketball star at Baylor University & current NBA League executive

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:12:18 -0000

PODCAST: Isaiah Austin, former basketball star at Baylor University and current NBA League executive joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation.

Austin discusses being the #1 ranked basketball player for most of his high school career, starring at Baylor University and then being diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome during a physical days prior to the 2014 NBA Draft. After the diagnosis, the NBA restricted Austin from playing in the NBA. But NBA Commissioner Adam Silver befriended Austin and offered him a job at the NBA League Office and Austin is bringing his basketball acumen - on and off the court - to the league and to the elite junior basketball ranks to help others.

Austin has an inspirational story that you will want to hear.

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Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd), 2-Time FIFA World Player of the Year

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:33:58 -0000

PODCAST: Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd), 2-Time FIFA World Player of the Year, 2-Time World Cup Champion, 2-Time Olympic Gold Medalist, USWNT Soccer legend, Minority Owner of Gotham FC of the NWSL, Teqball Ambassador and Author of the book “When Nobody Was Watching - My Hard Fought Journey to the Top of the Soccer World”, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation.

Lloyd discusses her iconic career, the state of women’s soccer and what still needs to be done for women’s sports, being an ambassador for Teqball and what lies ahead for her post soccer career.

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Ryan Leaf - Former NFL QB & Current Host of "The Straight Line with Ryan Leaf"

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:39:29 -0000

Ryan Leaf (@RyanDLeaf), the #2 pick in the 1998 #NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers and Heisman Trophy candidate at Washington State, joins Sports Business Radio for a candid and raw conversation about his life, NFL career, incarceration, addiction and how he has turned his life around.

Leaf is now a Dad, keynote speaker, Host of a new sport talk show “The Straight Line with Ryan Leaf” and he is the subject of the 10-episode podcast series, “BUST”.

Leaf discusses the mistakes he has made in his life, but he shares what he has learned from those mistakes and how he is using his experiences to help others. His story is a MUST listen.

Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or at www.sportsbusinessradio.com. WATCH this conversation on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Erik Spoelstra, Pete Carroll & Eric Musselman

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:28:40 -0000

PODCAST: This week we step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for a look back at past conversations with Head Coaches Erik Spoelstra of the NBA’s Miami Heat, Pete Carroll of the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks and Eric Musselman of the University of Arkansas men’s basketball team.

Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.

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Nigel Travis - Leyton Orient FC Chairman - The Business of European Football

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 20:09:44 -0000

Nigel Travis (@NigelTravis), Chairman and Co-Owner of Leyton Orient FC (@LeytonOrientFC), joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. We look inside the Business of European football from the ownership perspective. Travis, who grew up a Leyton Orient fan and attended the games with his family, was the CEO of the Dunkin' Brands group from January 2009 to July 2018. He has served on the Board at other corporations, including Papa John’s, Abercrombie and Blockbuster.

Leyton Orient Football Club is a professional football club based in Leyton, East London, England, who compete in EFL League Two, the fourth tier of the English football league system. Founded in 1881, they are the second oldest football club in London to play at a professional level, and are known to their fans by their nickname "the O's". Find their website at LeytonOrient.com. Last week on Sports Business Radio we focused on the football operations side of European football with Leyton Orient Football Director Marin Ling.

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger also discusses his experience attending the Arsenal vs Brentford FC game - the highest level of soccer he’s watched in person. The game was also attended by TED LASSO actors Jason Sudekis and Brendan Hunt.

And Berger shares his experience being in London for the historic funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

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#Football #Soccer #Europe #England #SportsBusiness #SBRinEurope

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Sports Business Radio on Location in Europe

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:20:52 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger starts his tour of Europe by examining sports business in England. Berger, who is embedded with EFL League Two football club Leyton Orient (@LeytonOrientFC), has a conversation with Leyton Orient’s Director of Football, Martin Ling. Ling educates us on the different levels of football in Europe, promotion and relegation, how much footballers earn and what a team’s payroll for its roster looks like.

Berger also shares his experiences in London thus far, including arriving on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s death (and how that has impacted the sports world in England) and a visit to the pub featured on the Emmy-Award winning TV series TED LASSO.

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#Football #Soccer #Europe #England #SportsBusiness #SBRinEurope

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SBR Vault - Maria Sharapova, John McEnroe & Mary Carillo

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 15:11:24 -0000

We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for past conversations with tennis greats Maria Sharapova, John McEnroe and Mary Carillo.

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Sandy Montag - CEO of The Montag Group

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:39:06 -0000

PODCAST: Sandy Montag , CEO of The Montag Group, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. His agency reps 200 of the top sportscasters including John Madden, Jim Nantz, Bob Costas, Scott Van Pelt, Mike Tirico, Mary Carrillo and James Brown. Montag discusses how his train rides across the U.S. with John Madden led to Madden becoming his first client and the remarkable partnership the two had over the course of Madden’s career. Montag reflects on how the agent industry has evolved and he shares hints on the art of negotiating as well as the best ways for students to break into sportscasting.

Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.

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#Sportscasting #Agent #Broadcasting #Media

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Underdog Fantasy - Sports Business Radio NFL Draft

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:46:45 -0000

PODCAST: Liz Marro, Chief Marketing Officer of Underdog Fantasy, joins us to take us inside the business of the fastest growing fantasy app ever released, with investors that include Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, Adam Schefter and Jared Goff.

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs go head to head in an Underdog Fantasy Best Ball Mania NFL Draft, with a 1st place prize worth $2M. Andrew Mackens of Underdog joins Berger and Griggs to help them navigate the draft.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss Deshaun Watson’s 11-game suspension and $5M fine from the NFL, we dissect the Big Ten Conference’s new media deal and we examine Forbes’ 2022 list of most valuable NFL franchises.

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Channing Frye (@ChanningFrye), NBA Champion, Co-Founder of Chosen Family Wines & Lead Analyst for Turner Sports

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:40:10 -0000

PODCAST: Channing Frye (@ChanningFrye), NBA Champion, Co-Founder of Chosen Family Wines and Lead Analyst for Turner Sports joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. Frye discusses his wine, his NBA career and winning a title with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his TV work with Turner and his Road Trippin podcast with Richard Jefferson.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss #2 ranked golfer Cam Smith’s pending move to the LIV Golf Tour, the 80-game suspension for Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. and plummeting TV ratings for year 2 of MLB’s “Field of Dreams” game.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Kevin Warren & Kirk Herbstreit

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:23:17 -0000

We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back at past conversations with Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren and ESPN College Football and Amazon NFL Analyst Kirk Herbstreit.

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Justin Papadakis (@JustinPapadakis), COO & Chief Real Estate Officer for the United Soccer League (USL),

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 16:01:19 -0000

Justin Papadakis (@JustinPapadakis), COO and Chief Real Estate Officer for the United Soccer League (USL), takes us inside the business of the growing U.S. soccer league. Papadakis is the first executive in U.S. sports with the Chief Real Estate title. We discuss the USL's business model and how the league is using their soccer franchises as the anchor to develop real estate around their stadiums.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we examine Deshaun Watson's suspension by the NFL, 2-Time Master champion Bubba Watson’s jump to LIV Golf and we reflect on the life and legacy of Boston Celtics great Bill Russell, who passed away this week at age 88.

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Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB), Co-Founder, Hall of GOATS, Fox Sports Analyst, 2004 Heisman Trophy winner

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 15:34:18 -0000

Matt Leinart (@MattLeinartQB), Co-Founder, Hall of GOATS, Fox Sports Analyst, 2004 Heisman Trophy winner, 2-Time College Football National champ at USC and former NFL QB joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation about college football realignment, USC’s move to the Big Ten Conference, the future of the Pac-12, his dominant career at USC (finished with a 37-2 record as a starter), his NFL career and his current role as a studio analyst for Fox Sports.

Leinart also tells us about his new company Hall of GOATS, which he co-founded with current USC QB Caleb Williams.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss Vince McMahon’s retirement at WWE at age 77 and the future of WWE, the XFL’s 8 new home cities and an interesting clause in the new contract for Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.

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Sandra L. Richards (@SandraLRichards), Morgan Stanley Head of Global Sports & Entertainment

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:25:42 -0000

Sandra L. Richards (@SandraLRichards), Morgan Stanley Head of Global Sports & Entertainment and Segment Sales and Engagement, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Richards discusses her career path, which includes working for the Jackie Robinson Foundation and various roles at Morgan Stanley since she joined the firm in 2007. She also discusses the importance of educating and empowering athletes on financial literacy and how to manage their wealth, equity for endorsement, NIL, the growth of women’s sports, DE&I and her children’s book Rice & Rocks, a story celebrating culture and diversity for families seeking to teach their children about the value of their heritage and the importance of cultural diversity.

Richards’ list of honors includes Variety’s Women of Impact List in 2019, The Network Journal’s 25 Influential Black Women in Business Award in 2018, The New York Women’s Chamber of Commerce 2018 Women of Excellence Honoree, and the 2018 Vanguard Award Recipient from the Seton Hall Black Alumni Association. In June 2022, Sandra received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Medgar Evers College, CUNY, alongside NBA legend and longtime friend, Earl “The Pearl” Monroe.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss Cameron Smith’s big win at The Open, the #MLB All-Star game in Los Angeles and record setting revenue for the #NFL and #NBA.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Alex Honnold, Danica Patrick & Tim Howard

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:23:26 -0000

We step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to look back on past conversations with Alex Honnold (@AlexHonnold), world renowned rock climber and subject of the Oscar-winning documentary “Free Solo”, Race car driver, entrepreneur and podcaster Danica Patrick (@Danica Patrick) and U.S. soccer legend and world-class goalkeeper Tim Howard (@TimHowardGK).

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Jonathan Taylor (@JayT23), Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl running back

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:52:07 -0000

PODCAST: Jonathan Taylor (@JayT23), Pro Bowl running back for the Indianapolis Colts joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Taylor led the NFL in rushing yards last season with 1811 rushing yards, while scoring 18 touchdowns. He is a franchisee for Toppers Pizza (@ToppersPizza) and owns a store in Madison Wisconsin, where he starred at the University of Wisconsin. We cover a variety of topics in our conversation including the criteria Taylor looks for when making a business investment, why he chose Toppers Pizza to invest in, his Pro Bowl season last season with the Colts, playing with new Colts QB Matt Ryan and Taylor shares his thoughts on #NIL and the Big Ten adding USC and UCLA to the conference.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss billions of dollars worth of free agent signings in the NBA, the seismic move of USC and UCLA to the Big Ten Conference and the NFL’s hiring of a first ever VP & GM of sports betting.

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Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum), ESPN NFL Insider & former New York Jets GM & Miami Dolphins EVP

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 15:29:40 -0000

PODCAST: Mike Tannenbaum (@RealTannenbaum), ESPN NFL Insider & former New York Jets GM and Miami Dolphins Executive Vice President, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss a variety of NFL topics including the recent sale of the Denver Broncos, the likely upcoming suspension for Cleveland Browns QB DeShaun Watson, how Watson’s record-setting $230M guaranteed contract has changed future NFL QB contracts and which NFL team could be the surprise team of the league as the Cincinnati Bengals were last season when they advanced to the Super Bowl. Tannenbaum also discusses his entrepreneurial ventures with us including his website the 33rd team - which is a football think tank consisting of former NFL head coaches, GMs and graduate students creating in-depth analysis on college and pro football AND his e-learning company “On This Topic” which is a partnership with Cleveland Browns executive Paul DePodesta.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss the Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup and owner Stan Kroenke winning a Stanley Cup and Super Bowl in 2022, ESPN’s new TV deal with F1 and the upcoming start to NBA free agency on Thursday.

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Haley Rosen (@HaleyRosen) - CEO & Founder, Just Women's Sports

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:06:58 -0000

Haley Rosen (@HaleyRosen), CEO & Founder of Just Women's Sports (@JustWSports) joins Sports Business Radio to discuss her growing media company whose investors include Billie Jean King, Joe Tsai, Hilary Knight, Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman of 35 Ventures and Abby Wambach. Rosen also details the growth of women’s sports and why investing in women’s sports is a smart decision for sponsors, media companies and businesspeople.

Just Women’s Sports recently announced a $6 million in a funding round and is now valued at $36 million. Rosen is a former pro soccer player and walks us through her Founder’s story as well.

In our sports business headlines of the week segment, we recap Matt Fiztpatrick’s U.S. Open win, Brooks Koepka’s move to the LIV Tour, the Golden State Warriors NBA championship and Major League Soccer’s big deal with Apple.

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Jake Olson (@JakeOlson61), Co-founder & President of Engage, Former USC Trojan

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:54:00 -0000

PODCAST: Jake Olson (@JakeOlson61), Co-founder & President of Engage (https://www.letsengage.com/) and former long snapper for the USC Trojans shares his inspirational story. Olson became the first blind college football player ever when he took the field for USC in 2017.

Since graduating from USC, Jake has been a compelling motivational speaker and has been working on growing Engage, a platform that digitizes the process of booking talent. Jake started Engage while at USC because of inefficiencies he was dealing with in the booking process, and he wanted to make it easier for companies to find and book incredible speakers. Olson also discusses how he is working in the NIL space and utilizing his experience as a student athlete to help today’s student athletes navigate a tricky NIL landscape. Jake will be playing in the inaugural US Adaptive Open this July at Pinehurst Country Club.

Also, Josh Norris of Underdog Fantasy joins us to discuss the growth of their company and all of the offerings the company currently has in the fantasy space, from Best Ball to Pick'Em games.

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Ken LaRose, FootJoy SVP of Brand and Consumer

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:53:56 -0000

Ken LaRose, FootJoy SVP of Brand and Consumer joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. FootJoy has been around for over a century and we talk about the evolution of the golf shoe, how FootJoy activates around partnerships like the one they have with PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas and the other products FootJoy offers beyond footwear.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss Walmart heir Rob Walton’s bid for the NFL’s Denver Broncos, Nike Founder Phil Knight’s bid for his hometown Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA and Phil Mickelson’s announcement that he is joining the LIV Tour for a reported $200M.

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Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52), former Rutgers football player, Founder of LeGrand Coffee and LeGrand Whiskey

Tue, 31 May 2022 15:10:52 -0000

Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52), former Rutgers football player, Founder of LeGrand Coffee and LeGrand Whiskey, Co-Founder of Knight Society and Jimmy V Award winner, joins us on Sports Business Radio.

In October 2010, LeGrand sustained a spinal cord injury at his C3 and C4 vertebrae in a game at MetLife Stadium. Since that life-altering incident occurred, he has become a worldwide source of inspiration whose message of positivity has influenced a countless number of people throughout the world. Additionally, LeGrand has developed an incredible business and professional acumen, becoming an established entrepreneur, motivational speaker, sports analyst, philanthropist and author.

LeGrand discusses the launch of LeGrand Coffee, LeGrand Whiskey and the Knight Society, what he looks for in investments as an entrepreneur, he shares details of his upcoming “A Walk to Believe” event and how he tells us the keys to remaining positive since his paralysis in 2010.

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Jessica Berman - NWSL Commissioner

Tue, 24 May 2022 16:44:19 -0000

PODCAST: Jessica Berman, Commissioner of the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League - @NWSL) joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the state of the league, the growth of women’s sports and her goals as the new Commissioner for the league. Berman also discusses the recent landmark decision by U.S. Soccer to pay men and women players equally.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss Justin Thomas’ win at the PGA Championship, whether or not the NFL may force Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder to sell the team and the verbal sparring between college football coaches Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher.

We also recap last week’s Sports PR Summit and our trip to New York City.

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Looking Back at 50 Years of Nike

Sun, 15 May 2022 02:16:18 -0000

As Nike celebrates its 50th Anniversary this month, we step into the Sports Business Radio Vault to revisit conversations with former Nike executives Mike Hackman, Mike Nakajima and Ralph Greene.

They reflect on the company's partnerships with such Nike athletes as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Serena Williams, LeBron James and Pete Sampras.

They share stories that you'll only hear from people who worked closely with the greatest elite athletes in the world.

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Brady's Big Deal with Fox Sports & Rich Strike's Longshot Win at the Kentucky Derby

Tue, 10 May 2022 16:19:36 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss the #sportsbusiness headlines of the week including Tom Brady’s massive deal to become the lead NFL analyst for Fox Sports upon retirement from his NFL playing career, Rich Strike’s incredible longshot victory at the Kentucky Derby, Magic Johnson joining an ownership group bidding on the NFL’s Denver Broncos, Tiger and Phil’s impact on next week’s PGA Championship and we recap the debut of the Miami Grand Prix, where the stars where out in full force.

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Jeramie McPeek (@Jeramie), Longtime Social Media Sports Executive

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:06:29 -0000

PODCAST: Jeramie McPeek (@Jeramie), longtime “Social Media QB” for a number of sports organizations, events and brands as well as former Head of Social Media for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the current state of social media. We discuss Elon Musk’s recent purchase of Twitter and how that may impact the sports landscape. We give you latest monthly active numbers and targeted demos for the most popular social media platforms that are regularly utilized by sports organizations. We also contemplate the future of social media as it relates to sports.

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Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk) - Co-Founder & President - STATUSPro

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:58:40 -0000

Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk), former NFL WR (played 6 seasons in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns) and Co-Founder & President of sports technology company STATUSPro (@StatusPro) joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.

Hawkins tells us how he maximized his time as a pro athlete to build relationships that have helped him as an #entrepreneur and #business person, how earning his MBA at Columbia University prepared him to become an #entrepreneur, how he and STATUS Pro made a deal with the NFL and NFLPA to launch a new virtual reality game that will hit the market this Fall, the future of VR and sports and having STATUS Pro investors such as #NaomiOsaka, #LeBronJames and #Drake has helped the company he co-founded flourish.

Hawkins also discusses the upcoming NFL Draft with us and takes us inside the mindset of the Cleveland Browns (whom Hawkins played for) when it came to the signing of QB DeShaun Watson.

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Broncos Sale, NBA Playoffs, Apple's NFL Play & the Return of the USFL

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:05:40 -0000

PODCAST: We bring you the sports business headlines of the week including the latest on the sale of the NFL’s Denver Broncos, which streaming service is best positioned to acquire the rights to the NFL’s “Sunday Ticket”, the NHL team that former Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch and Seattle-born rapper Macklemore have invested in, NBA regular season and playoffs TV ratings and how the USFL fared in the league’s return.

Lauren Teague, Sports PR Summit partner, joins Sports Business Radio Host and Sports PR Summit Founder Brian Berger to reveal speakers and topics for the 2022 Sports PR Summit (@SportsPRSummit) coming up on May 17 in New York City.

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Masters recap, NBA Playoffs, MLB Payrolls & 18 Years of SBR

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:32:34 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs recap The Masters, including TV ratings, Scottie Scheffler’s historic start to the 2022 golf season, the return of Tiger Woods and the revenue numbers for Augusta National.

We also discuss the start to the MLB season and tell you which teams have the highest and lowest payrolls.

Berger and Griggs discuss the start of the 2022 NBA Playoffs and share final attendance numbers for the 2021-22 NBA season. We also discuss the Lakers firing Head Coach Frank Vogel.

Sports Business Radio launched 18 years ago this week. We reflect on some of our favorite conversations over the years.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Damian Lillard, Baron Davis & Sugar Ray Leonard

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 22:19:44 -0000

PODCAST: As we celebrate our 18th anniversary this month, we step into the @SportsBusinessRadio #podcast vault to look back on past conversations with NBA superstar Damian Lillard (@DamianLillard), retired NBA star and #sports & #entertainment #entrepreneur Baron Davis (@iamBaronDavis) and #boxing legend & 6-Time World Champion Sugar Ray Leonard (@SugarRayLeonard).

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Rodney Barnes, Executive Producer & Writer for the HBO Max series “Winning Time - The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty"

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 15:45:32 -0000

PODCAST - Rodney Barnes, Executive Producer & Writer for the HBO Max series “Winning Time - The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” joins us on this week’s episode of Sports Business Radio. Barnes offers an insightful look behind the scenes into the show from creation to casting to writing.

Brian Berger and Bryan Griggs also discuss this week’s Sports Business Radio headlines including two stacked men’s and women’s basketball Final Four’s in New Orleans and Minneapolis, funding approval for a new stadium for the Buffalo Bills and Kevin Burkhardt’s promotion at Fox Sports to replace Joe Buck as the network’s lead NFL play-by-play announcer.

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Nate Checketts - Co-Founder and CEO of Rhone

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:20:09 -0000

PODCAST: Nate Checketts - Co-Founder and CEO of Rhone (@Rhone), joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation. it isn't easy starting a company and it’s especially difficult to compete in the crowded menswear category. But Rhone, which launched in 2014, has figured out the void that was in the marketplace for performance driven clothing for men. Nate will share his Founder’s story, why Rhone is much more than just a menswear company and what the future of “athleisure" is. Late NBA Commissioner David Stern was one of Rhone’s early investors and current NBA star Jimmy Butler is a Rhone partner.

In our sports business headlines segment, we discuss the NFL QB carousel, Deshaun Watson’s record-setting contract with the Cleveland Browns, a busy MLB hot stove and a thrilling first week of March Madness.

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JoAn Scott - Managing Director, NCAA Men's Basketball Championships

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:29:50 -0000

JoAn Scott, Managing Director of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships, joins Sports Business Radio to take us behind the scenes of March Madness. From Selection Sunday all the way through to the Final Four, Scott discusses the operations and planning behind the mega-event. She also tells us what’s new with the men’s tournament this year.

In our sports business headlines segment, we discuss the return of Tom Brady for his 23rd season, the end of the MLB work stoppage and a return to baseball, Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to ESPN and we make our picks for March Madness.

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The Current State of MLB + Rodgers' Record Setting NFL Contract

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:27:08 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman discuss the current state of MLB, how the current work stoppage could impact the league’s future and if baseball is a sport that resonates with the younger generation of sports and entertainment consumers. Berger and Forman also discuss how athletes and “citizen journalists” have changed the way we consume our news. Lastly, Berger and Forman look back on 32 years ago, when the duo were broadcasters for Loyola Marymount University and calling the game that LMU All-American collapsed and died at.

In our Sports Business Radio headlines segment, we discuss the NFL's season-long suspension of Atlanta Falcons WR Calvin Ridley as well as the record setting 4-year, $200M contract for NFL back to back MVP Aaron Rodgers with the Green Bay Packers.

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Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight), U.S. Women’s Hockey Gold Medalist, ESPN NHL Analyst

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 16:49:45 -0000

PODCAST: Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight), U.S. Women’s Hockey Gold Medalist, three-time Olympic Silver medalist, 7-time World Champion and new NHL Analyst for ESPN joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Knight reflects on her recent experience at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, she discusses her future hockey plans and her business partnerships with companies like Red Bull, Chipotle, Visa and Nike and she shares her excitement about being an Analyst for ESPN’s coverage of the NHL.

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Janet Evans (@JanetEvans) - 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist + LA28 Chief Athlete Officer

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 17:37:00 -0000

Janet Evans (@JanetEvans), 4-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer and Chief Athlete Officer for LA28 joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. Evans discusses her role as Chief Athlete Officer for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympics and she reflects on her distinguished career as an Olympic swimmer. She also details the recent announcement that surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing will be included amongst the LA28 Summer Olympics. Evans also discusses the growth of women’s sports but shares insight on what still needs to be done.

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Steve Phelps, NASCAR President

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:16:51 -0000

PODCAST: Steve Phelps, NASCAR President, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the 2022 NASCAR season. Phelps discusses the historic Clash at the Coliseum event at Los Angeles Coliseum and previews the Daytona 500 coming up on February 20.

Phelps also shares insights around NASCAR's efforts to attract new fans, adding 5 new tracks to the Cup Series schedule and adding Michael Jordan, Pitbull, Emmitt Smith and Floyd Mayweather as team owners.

Sports Business Radio also looks back on Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles including the TV ratings, Pepsi halftime show, our bets with Underdog Fantasy and the return of the NFL to Los Angeles for the Super Bowl.

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Peter O'Reilly - NFL EVP Club Business & League Events

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 22:20:11 -0000

Peter O’Reilly, NFL Executive VP of Club Business and League Events, joins Sports Business Radio to preview all of the planning and logistics for the NFL’s showcase week of the year - Super Bowl week. Super Bowl LVI will be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and features the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. O’Reilly discusses the planning for the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium, how SoFi hosting the NFC Championship game impacted the planning for Super Bowl LVI, the advantages of hosting the Super Bowl at the state of the art SoFi Stadium campus, moving NFL Honors from Saturday night to Thursday night, Peter’s schedule on Super Bowl Sunday, planning for the Pepsi Halftime show and planning for all of the events surrounding the Super Bowl such as the Super Bowl Experience in downtown Los Angeles. We also discuss future Super Bowl sites.

Also on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs announce and welcome the new Official Gaming Partner of Sports Business Radio - Underdog Fantasy.

Underdog Fantasy (@UnderdogFantasy) is the fastest growing fantasy app with investors that include Mark Cuban, Kevin Durant, Adam Schefter, Nas, Future and Jared Goff. The partnership activation with Sports Business Radio will include incorporating Underdog Fantasy as a thought leader in the gaming space within our podcast and other experiential activations.

Underdog Fantasy is available at Underdogfantasy.com, on iOS, and on Android. It features a super clean and easy-to-use interface. They offer "Best Ball" fantasy drafts without any in-season management. They also offer a "Pick'em" game where you can win up to 20x your money in a single night. SPECIAL OFFER FOR SPORTS BUSINESS RADIO LISTENERS: New users get up to $100 matched on their first deposit when they use the code SBR.

Berger and Griggs make their Underdog Fantasy Super Bowl picks and share those on Sports Business Radio this week. Underdog is offering a Special Line in their Pick’Em lobby for this Sunday: Bengals QB Joe Burrow over/under 1 (yes 1) passing yard. Pair this Special Line with one other correct over/under pick, and you can turn $25 into $75 in a single "Super" game!

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Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) - NFL Hall of Fame Running Back

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 16:02:32 -0000

Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson), Hall of Fame running back who played 11 NFL seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and Indianapolis Colts joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Dickerson is 9th on the all-time NFL rushing list with 13,259 yards and he holds the NFL single season rushing record (2105 yards), which he set in 1984. The NFL great discusses his new book, “Watch My Smoke - The Eric Dickerson story”, being an Ambassador for the Los Angeles Rams, his thoughts on the NCAA and college athletics, the running back position in the NFL today as compared to when he played running back. Dickerson also shares what he looks for in his business partners.

John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ), Sports Media reporter for the Sports Business Journal and Co-Host of the Marchand and Ourand sports media podcast, joins us to discuss NBC’s huge month with the Super Bowl and Winter Olympics broadcasts. We also discuss the breaking of the Tom Brady retirement story and how that story unfolded as well as what the market would be for Tom Brady if he does indeed retire and was open to doing TV.

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SBR Vault with Michael Vick, Malcolm Jenkins and Eddie George

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:32:59 -0000

We step in to the Sports Business Radio Vault for past conversations with former NFL star QB and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Michael Vick, Super Bowl champion and Malcolm Inc. Founder & CEO Malcolm Jenkins and former NFL star running back Eddie George.

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Molly Bloom (@ImMollyBloom) - Author, Podcaster, Entrepreneur - Subject of the movie "Molly's Game"

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 17:03:38 -0000

Molly Bloom (@ImMollyBloom), Author, Podcaster, Entrepreneur and subject of the book and movie “Molly’s Game” joins Sports Business Radio to share her incredible story and discuss her latest projects. Molly Bloom, a world-class skier who comes from a very accomplished family, was severely injured during a qualifying event for the Winter Olympics and her skiing career ended. Instead of following her original plan to attend law school, Bloom moved to Los Angeles where she would eventually run card games for movie stars, investment bankers, pro athletes and wealthy individuals. Buy in for these games started at $250K and players would win or lose $100M. Bloom was targeted by the Italian mob and eventually arrested by 17 FBI agents.

Molly tells Sports Business Radio how she rebuilt her life after losing everything but her freedom, how she has battled drug and alcohol addiction and how she learned how to be an entrepreneur who never settled for rejection. She turned her remarkable story into an asset which was made into a movie, “Molly’s Game”, by award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (and stars Jessica Chastain, Idris Elba and Kevin Costner). Bloom shares the story with us about the struggle to find a studio and screenwriter/director for “Molly’s Game" before Sorkin signed on.

Bloom also shares details for her new podcast “Torched”, which debits January 18 on podcast platforms everywhere. “Torched" is a podcast about the heat of competition. On Season 1, Bloom tells stories of scandal, controversy, and redemption on the biggest world stage: the Olympics.

Lastly, Bloom discusses her second book project, titled “Powerful”, which she is working on.

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Scott Reames - Nike Historian Emeritus

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:37:00 -0000

Scott Reames (@CardinalScott), Nike Historian Emeritus, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about the heritage and history of Nike. Reames worked for Nike for 29 years and was named the company’s first-ever Historian. He was an integral part of organizing the artifacts that make up the shoe and apparel giant’s history as well as helping Nike Founder Phil Knight with his memoir “Shoe Dog”. Reames shares memorable stories from his many interactions with executives and athletes at Nike and we discuss Nike’s “Mount Rushmore” of athletes.

Keith Cossrove (@KeithCoz66), NFL Films Senior Coordinating Producer and Producer on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” joins us to discuss the first-ever in-season edition of “Hard Knocks” with the Indianapolis Colts. Cossrove, who has spent 25 years at NFL Films, shares how this version of “Hard Knocks" is different than the pre-season version and what NFL Films had to do to pivot with filming during a pandemic. Cossrove also discusses NFL Films’ plans for its upcoming coverage of the NFL Playoffs and Super Bowl.

Brian Berger and Bryan Griggs also examine the sports business headlines of the week including Georgia’s win over Alabama in the College Football Playoff championship game and pink slip Monday for NFL Coaches following the conclusion of the NFL regular season.

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Monica Aldama - Star of Netflix docuseries CHEER, 14x National Champion Head Coach

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 16:35:37 -0000

Monica Aldama (@MonicaAldama), 14-Time National Champion Head Cheerleading Coach at Navarro College, star of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix docuseries CHEER and Author of the new book “FULL OUT: Lessons in Life and Leadership from America’s Favorite Coach (Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster; available in bookstores everywhere), joins Sports Business Radio.

Aldama discusses her incredible feat of winning 14 national championships, how her profile exploded after starring in the hit Netflix series CHEER (and what we can expect from Season 2 of “CHEER”) and she shares valuable lessons in leadership, resilience and relating to young athletes today.

She also discusses why now was the time to write a book about her life and the lessons she hopes will resonate with those who read her new book. In FULL OUT, Monica discusses deeply personal stories of triumph and tragedy, from her divorce and remarriage to her husband to her challenges as a young mother working more than full time.

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Sports Business Radio Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2021

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 23:02:44 -0000

Sports Business Radio counts down the Top 10 sports business stories of 2021. Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs reveal Sports Business Radio's list of biggest #sportsbusiness stories of 2021.

We also reflect on some of our biggest interviews of 2021 including conversations with Maria Sharapova, Danica Patrick, Bob Costas, Bubba Watson, Kirk Herbstreit and Stephanie McMahon.

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Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the team at Sports Business Radio.

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Maria Sharapova - Tennis champion, Entrepreneur & Investor

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 16:52:51 -0000

Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova), Tennis champion, Investor and Entrepreneur joins Sports Business Radio to discuss how she has transitioned from being a 5-Time Grand Slam winner to being a force in the business world. Sharapova is the founder of Sugarpova (a premium chocolate & candy line) and is an investor in companies such as Tonal, Therabody and Public.com. She has appeared as a guest investor on the hit TV series “Shark Tank”. During her conversation with Sports Business Radio, Sharapova shares what she looks for in business partners, when she first thought about life after tennis and how she has built a global brand. Sharapova was the highest paid female athlete in the world for 11 consecutive years according to Forbes.

After moving to the United States from Russia at the age of six to pursue her tennis career, Maria turned professional at age 14. She won Wimbledon at age 17 - the first of her five career Grand Slam titles - and was the 7th female player in the open era to complete the career Grand Slam.

Since retiring from tennis in February 2020, Maria has not only been able to dedicate more time to running her premium confection line, Sugarpova, but also to exploring new ventures and expanding her business portfolio through multiple investments and partnerships across health and wellness, technology and finance. As a strategic advisor and investor to a variety of companies like Therabody and Tonal, Maria works closely with her partners, advising and collaborating with them on different aspects of each business.

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Sarah McDevitt - Founder and CEO of Core Wellness & Head of Mind Tech for Hyperice

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 16:55:54 -0000

Sarah McDevitt (@SarahWMcDevitt) - Founder and CEO of Core Wellness & Head of Mind Tech for Hyperice (@Hyperice) joins us to discuss #MentalHealth on this edition of Sports Business Radio. Hyperice counts Patrick Mahomes, Naomi Osaka, Rory McIlroy and Ian Happ as athlete investors.

Grounded in science and driven by data, Core is designed to help people find calm, improve focus and inner strength. Unlike other meditation apps, Core is both an app and a handheld meditation device designed to track heart rate and stress levels. Powered by the Core app, the purposefully designed Core Meditation Trainer uses biometrics to encourage breath control and focus for those navigating meditation techniques. Users enhance their meditation practice from home or the office and track progress within the app. Core Premium subscribers also receive access to a robust library of instructor-led meditation sessions.

McDevitt shares her Founder's story for creating Core Wellness, her background at Stanford and Microsoft and Core's acquisition by Hyperice earlier this year.

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs also discuss the sports business headlines of the week.

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Ian Happ - Chicago Cubs Outfielder, Host of The Compound Podcast & Entrepreneur

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 16:49:38 -0000

PODCAST: Ian Happ (@ihapp_1), Chicago Cubs outfielder, Co-Host of The Compound podcast (@thecompoundpod), entrepreneur and mental health advocate, joins Sports Business Radio. Happ discusses his breakout season with the Cubs in 2021, his process when it comes to Co-Hosting The Compound podcast, what he looks for in a business partner and he speaks out on the importance of mental health and why that topic is a personal one for him.

We also examine the sports business headlines of the week including a looming MLB lockout and two huge college football coaching moves with Lincoln Riley headed to USC and Brian Kelly headed to LSU.

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Sports Business Radio Vault with Mark Cuban, Arthur Blank & Marc Lasry

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:11:23 -0000

We look back at past Sports Business Radio conversations with Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks Governor and Shark Tank investor), Arthur Blank (Atlanta Falcons, Author of the book "Good Company" and Co-Founder of Home Depot) and Marc Lasry (Milwaukee Bucks Governor).

Three successful pro sports team Governors and visionary business people.

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Happy Thanksgiving from Sports Business Radio!

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Bubba Watson, 2-Time Masters Champ & Author of the book "Up & Down"

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 01:38:36 -0000

Bubba Watson (@BubbaWatson), 2-Time Masters champion and Author of “Up & Down - Victories and Struggles in the Course of Life” joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his new book he wrote with Don Yeager. Watson candidly discusses his early life growing up in Florida, his struggles with mental health, the death of his Father, how he dealt with increased fame after winning The Masters and being married and adopting two children. Learn more about the human side of Bubba Watson during this interview as well as in his new book.

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Kevin Warren, Big Ten Conference Commissioner (@BigTen)

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:49:17 -0000

Kevin Warren (@KevinFWarren), Big Ten Conference Commissioner (@BigTen), joins Brian Berger for an in-depth conversation at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo (@Boingo). Warren began his tenure as Commissioner of the Big Ten Conference in 2020 after serving as the Chief Operating Officer of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings.

Warren discusses his path that led to his role as Big Ten Commissioner, how he is helping navigate the pandemic for the Conference, NIL (Name, Image, Likeness), the alliance between the Big 10, Pac-12 and ACC, mental health for student athletes, the Big Ten’s Equality Coalition, the growth opportunities for women’s sports, the Big Ten Network and the future of media & streaming and being the first African American Conference Commissioner of a major conference.

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Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano), Founder & Investor, Huddle Up

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:28:42 -0000

Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano), Founder and Investor of Huddle Up, joins Sports Business Radio to educate us on Cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin. We also learn about NFT’s (non-fungible tokens) and how they have made their way into the sports space in a big way. Pompliano also discusses his background and rise to becoming a prominent voice in the sports business and investing industries.

We also examine the sports business headlines of the week including TV ratings for the World Series, a multi-billion dollar sale for sports drink Body Armor and superstar Von Miller’s trade to the Los Angeles Rams.

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Ric Bucher (@RicBucher) - Fox Sports Analyst, Longtime NBA reporter

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:38:33 -0000

PODCAST: Ric Bucher (@RicBucher), Analyst for Fox Sports and longtime @NBA reporter, joins @SportsBusinessRadio to discuss the strategy behind the NBA’s unveiling of its Top 75 players in league history. Bucher also discusses additional #NBA topics including the futures of Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving.

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Bucher also preview the upcoming Sports PR Summit (@SportsPRSummit) on November 9th and the impressive lineup of speakers.

We examine the sports business headlines of the week including @MLB’s #WorldSeries between the Braves and Astros, Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. purchasing a stake in the Seattle Mariners and the best #Manningcast of Monday Night Football yet.

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Andrew Marchand - New York Post sports media columnist and Co-Host of Marchand & Ourand Sports Media podcast

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:32:27 -0000

Andrew Marchand (@AndrewMarchand) - New York Post sports media columnist amd Co-Host of Marchand & Ourand Sports Media podcast joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his new sports media podcast with John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal and his career as a sports media reporter. We also discuss sports media topics such as Disney's possible spin off of ESPN, the future of the NFL Ticket and when we might see sports leagues move away from linear TV to direct to consumer models.

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NFL Head Coach Crises + NWSL Crisis + Sports Business Headlines

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:37:27 -0000

PODCAST: Sports Business Radio discusses the resignation of Las Vegas Raiders Head Coach Jon Gruden after vile and offensive emails sent by Gruden surfaced as part of an investigation into the Washington Football Team and their owner Dan Snyder. We also discuss the crises around the NWSL as well as Jacksonville Jaguars Head Coach Urban Meyer.

We review a busy weekend in sports including top-ranked Alabama’s loss and the heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. And we bring you up to speed on the NFL’s TV ratings thus far this season.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Maria Taylor, Tom Rinaldi & Bonnie Bernstein

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 14:00:32 -0000

Step into the Sports Business Radio Vault for a Master Class on #Journalism with Maria Taylor (@MariaTaylor) of NBC Sports, Tom Rinaldi of Fox Sports and Bonnie Bernstein (@BonnieBernstein) of Walk Swiftly Productions. We look back on past conversations on Sports Business Radio with Maria, Tom and Bonnie as they shared insights about how they tell stories, conduct interviews and build relationships with their subjects. They also discuss their paths to success.

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Blake Lawrence - Co-Founder & CEO, Opendorse

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:54:07 -0000

Blake Lawrence, Co-Founder and CEO of Opendorse (@Opendorse) joins Sports Business Radio to discuss NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) for college athletes and how Opendorse has become an important tool connecting athletes to brands for endorsement deals. Over 60,000 athletes at every level of sport utilize Opendorse’s platform to monetize their name, image and likeness. Lawrence, a former University of Nebraska football player, started Opendorse in 2012. He shares his thoughts on the best NIL deals and what the current landscape looks like 3 months after college athlete were granted the right to monetize their name, image and likeness. He also tells us what brands are looking for when they sign a NIL deal with a student athlete.

Monetize your athlete's name, image and likeness utilizing Opendorse’s platform by visiting www.opendorse.com.

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Inside the Business of Hyperice with CEO Jim Huether & Peloton Instructor Alex Toussaint

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:45:16 -0000

On this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio, we take you inside the business of Hyperice (www.hyperice.com). Hyperice CEO Jim Huether and Hyperice athlete and Peloton instructor Alex Toussaint (@alextoussaint25) join Sports Business Radio to discuss the growth of the technology-driven company with a giant mission, to help everyone on Earth move and live better. For more than a decade, Hyperice has led a global movement at the confluence of recovery and wellness, specializing in percussion (Hypervolt line), dynamic air compression (Normatec line), vibration (Vyper and Hypersphere lines), thermal technology (Venom line), mind technology (Core by Hyperice) and contrast therapy (Hyperice X). Hyperice’s world-class athlete roster, many of whom are investors, includes Naomi Osaka, Ja Morant, Christian McCaffrey, Fernando Tatis Jr., Blake Griffin, Lindsey Vonn, Patrick Mahomes and Alex Toussaint. Hyperice (@Hyperice) has “Official Recovery Technology” deals with the NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC and PGA Tour.

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Sports Business Radio Fall Sports Roundtable

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 14:32:09 -0000

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss the start to the NFL and college football season, the new ESPN2 Monday Night Football telecast featuring Peyton and Eli Manning, updated COVID protocols for the NFL and NBA, the Big 12 Conference adds 4 universities, Tom Brady and Stephen Curry take equity stakes in FTX cryptocurrency and the recent Basketball Hall of Fame inductions during this Fall Sports Roundtable edition of Sports Business Radio.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Ken Griffey Jr., John Smoltz & CC Sabathia

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:47:57 -0000

On this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio, we step into our podcast vault to revisit conversations with Baseball Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. and John Smoltz and future Baseball Hall of Famer CC Sabathia.

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Sue Bird - Seattle Storm + USA Basketball

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:24:51 -0000

Sue Bird (@S10Bird), 4-Time WNBA champion with the Seattle Storm, 5-Time Olympic Gold Medalist with Team USA, 2-Time NCAA Champion with UConn and one of the greatest women’s basketball players ever joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.

Bird discusses how she maintains the motivation to win even after winning championship after championship and she shares the traits that make for a great leader. Bird discusses what needs to be done to continue to grow women’s sports, she discusses what she looks for in a business partner and she gives us hints as to what lies ahead for her post-playing career. Bird also discusses the interaction between elite athletes and the media and how that relationship could be examined.

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Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN College Football Analyst

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 16:29:33 -0000

Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) - ESPN’s Lead College Football Analyst, former Ohio State football star and Author of the new book “Out of the Pocket: Football, Fatherhood and College Gameday Saturdays”, joins this week's edition of Sports Business Radio.

Herbstreit discusses why now was the time to write his memoir, he reflects on his childhood growing up with divorced parents and he shares his perspective of being a Father himself now to 4 sons. He also discusses his challenging times as a college football player at Ohio State, his path in the broadcasting industry that has led to him being the foremost voice for college football and he walks us through his busy schedule during the college football season.

Herbstreit's book is out in bookstores everywhere and available at amazon.com.

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Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:47:02 -0000

Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon), Chief Brand Officer for WWE, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss WWE SummerSlam (August 21 on Peacock), growing up in the McMahon household around wrestling and show business, co-parenting 3 daughters with her husband Triple H, the recipe for compelling storylines, what elements make for a WWE superstar and WWE’s lucrative partnership with Peacock.

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SBR Vault - Conversations with Jeanie Buss, Chris Evert & Candace Parker

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:42:42 -0000

On this week's edition of Sports Business Radio, we enter the Sports Business Radio Vault and look back on conversations with Los Angeles Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss, tennis legend and ESPN tennis commentator Chris Evert and WNBA star and NBA on TNT Candace Parker. Three powerful women who share their wisdom during their conversations with Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger.

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NIL Student Athlete Roundtable with Jaydon Grant & Dana Rettke

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:54:54 -0000

PODCAST: We examine the first month of NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) in college sports from the student athlete perspective. Jaydon Grant (@JaydonGrant), Oregon State University football star and Dana Rettke (@Dana_Rettke), University of Wisconsin volleyball star, join Sports Business Radio to discuss how they are navigating the new NIL landscape thus far. They also share insight on the overall experience of being a student athlete in 2021. This is a MUST listen for student athletes, coaches, compliance officers and anyone working in an athletic department.

We also look at the Tokyo Olympics TV ratings thus far, a frenzied MLB trade deadline and start to NBA free agency and a report that the Buffalo Bills could be on the move if they don’t get funding for a new stadium in Buffalo.

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Bob Costas - Host of HBO's "Back on the Record with Bob Costas"

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 14:51:17 -0000

Bob Costas, 29-time Emmy winner and the only broadcaster to receive Emmys in the news, sports and entertainment categories, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Costas discusses his return to HBO as Host of BACK ON THE RECORD WITH BOB COSTAS, which debuts on July 30 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Costas discusses why he is returning to HBO, his process for interviewing people (and who his favorite interview of all-time is with), how he prepared to call Play-by-Play for some of the most iconic events of the past 30 years including the NBA Finals, Olympic Games, Super Bowls, U.S. Open Golf Championships and Triple Crown races and he shares remarkable stories of his Hall of Fame broadcasting career.

Costas weighs in on whether or not the Tokyo Olympics should be taking place, the high cost of hosting the Olympic games and what the future for MLB looks like with the current labor agreement set to expire before the beginning of the 2022 MLB season.

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Jeremy Swift - TED LASSO Actor (Leslie Higgins)

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:31:10 -0000

Jeremy Swift, the Emmy nominated actor who plays Leslie Higgins on the hit TV show TED LASSO, joins Sports Business Radio to preview Season 2, which debuts on Apple TV Plus on July 23. Swift discusses the show’s incredible popularity, why it has resonated with fans and he takes us behind the scenes to share stories about the cast and filming, which took place from January to June in England.

In our sports business headlines segment, we examine Peyton and Eli Manning's new deal with ESPN/Disney, Aaron Rodgers declining Green Bay's offer to become the highest paid player in the NFL and we preview the start of the Tokyo Olympics this week.

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John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ), Sports Media Reporter for the Sports Business Journal

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:12:50 -0000

John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ), Sports Media Reporter for the Sports Business Journal joins us to discuss NBC’s coverage of the upcoming Tokyo Olympics (with no fans in attendance), what ESPN might do with Rachel Nichols and Maria Taylor going forward, how TNT’s “The Match” resonated with viewers, what to pay attention to this upcoming NFL season with game broadcasts (including Thursday Night Football exclusively on Amazon) and the NHL’s move from NBC to ESPN/TNT.

We also discuss this week’s sports business headlines including no fans for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and the skyrocketing costs to produce those Games, TV ratings for the NBA Finals and MLB’s All-Star festivities in Denver.

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Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) - Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Lawyer

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:25:28 -0000

Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner), Sports, Entertainment and IP lawyer and Founder of Heitner Legal, as well as an NIL advocate for college athletes, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Heitner walks us through the rules that went into effect on July 1, 2021 that will allow college athletes to capitalize on their Name, Image and Likeness. From deals that have already been secured by college athletes to what this means for university compliance departments, we cover many NIL angles in this conversation.

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Marc Lasry - Milwaukee Bucks Co-Owner

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:29:37 -0000

Marc Lasry, Milwaukee Bucks Co-Owner and Avenue Capital Group Co-Founder/Chairman/CEO is the featured guest for the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo (@Boingo).

Lasry’s Bucks are in the Eastern Conference Finals and on the cusp of advancing to their first NBA Finals since 1971. The Bucks are led by international star and 2-Time @NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and they play in a new state-of-the-art arena, Fiserv Forum, that opened in 2018 in downtown #Milwaukee.

Lasry tells us how the Bucks were able to sign Giannis Antetokounmpo to a max deal last December and how they extended star guard Jrue Holiday earlier this year, thus keeping the Bucks’ core intact for years to come.

We discuss potential NBA expansion, the possibility of a mid-season NBA Tournament, the success of the NBA Play-In and other topics that are being discussed amongst NBA owners at the Board of Governors meetings.

Lasry, a former college basketball player, even offers up a scouting report of his own hoops game and tells us how often he is able to get shots up with his Bucks team during the NBA season.

Boingo CEO Mike Finley joins Brian Berger and Marc Lasry for a portion of the conversation to discuss technology, connectivity and the acceleration of digital during the pandemic.

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Paul Rabil (@PaulRabil) - Co-Founder Premier Lacrosse League, Host "Suiting Up" Podcast

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:54:20 -0000

Paul Rabil (@PaulRabil), Co-Founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, midfielder for the Cannons Lacrosse Club and Host of the “Suiting Up” podcast, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.

Rabil discusses how he and his brother Mike started the Premier Lacrosse League, how being an elite athlete has helped him shape the league, what he looks for in business partnerships and investment opportunities and why he started the “Suiting Up” podcast, where he has interviewed some of the biggest names in sports including Steph Curry, Venus Williams and Bill Belichick.

In our sports business headlines segment, we discuss the landmark Supreme Court ruling that the NCAA cannot bar relatively modest payments to student-athletes.

We also discuss the possibility that an NBA team may hire a woman as Head Coach for the first time in the league’s history.

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Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight), Olympic Gold Medalist & World Champion Women's Hockey player

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:42:58 -0000

PODCAST: Hilary Knight (@HilaryKnight) joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Knight is an Olympic Gold medalist, two-time Olympic Silver medalist, seven-time World Champion and arguably the best female hockey player in the world. An outspoken advocate for gender equality, she is changing the landscape for women in sport. In 2014, she made history as the first female skater (non-goalie) to practice with an NHL team after she took the ice with the Anaheim Ducks. She recently joined Kevin Durant and Elena Delle Donne as investors in the digital platform Just Women’s Sports. Knight discusses how she first got into playing hockey, her preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, her investment in Just Women’s Sports and the overall growth potential for women’s sports.

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Will Allen - 12-year NFL vet & Partner, MVP

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 15:31:08 -0000

Will Allen (@WillAllenWAF on IG), 12-year NFL vet with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Pittsburgh Steelers, national champion with The Ohio State and Partner of MVP, a new Venture Capital Fund, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Allen discusses his football career, his new Venture Capital Fund, the value of learning about investing when he was an NFL player, what he looks for when making an investment and why athletes are a natural to be great investors.

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Warrick Dunn (@WarrickDunn) - Atlanta Falcons Limited Partner, Former NFL RB

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:41:04 -0000

Warrick Dunn (@WarrickDunn), Atlanta Falcons limited partner and former star NFL running back with the Tampa Bay Bucs, Atlanta Falcons and Florida State University joins Sports Business Radio.

Dunn starred at Florida State University and played for legendary Head Coach Bobby Bowden before being drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dunn finished a 12-year NFL career with 10,967 yards and 49 TD’s.

He is the Founder of Warrick Dunn Charities and has left an incredible legacy with the work he has done in the community, including fulfilling his late mother’s dream of home ownership for single-parent families - 189 homeowners & 512 dependents in 24 markets. Learn more about Warrick Dunn Charities at www.WDC.org.

We also examine this week’s sports business headlines including tennis star Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open after citing depression, the return of 135,000 fans to the Indianapolis 500 and NBA fans behaving badly during the NBA Playoffs.

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Jon Wertheim, Author of “Glory Days”, The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days that Changed Sports and Culture Forever

Tue, 25 May 2021 15:26:22 -0000

Jon Wertheim (@Jon_Wertheim), Author of the new book “Glory Days”, The Summer of 1984 and the 90 Days that Changed Sports and Culture Forever joins us on @SportsBusinessRadio.

GLORY DAYS is the story of the summer of 1984 and its outsized impact on American sports, culture, and life. History doesn’t send out advance invitations, so no one was quite prepared for this pivotal season. But looking back, this was a critical plot point in the fabric of America. The book features original reporting and interviews on everything from the origins of Michael Jordan’s Nike deal to Donald Trump’s USFL ownership to the disastrous Michael Jackson Victory Tour leading to the creation of the New England Patriots dynasty.

Each week in 1984 brought a new release that would echo for decades: Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A., Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Natural, Michael Jackson’s Victory album, Ghostbusters, The Karate Kid, Purple Rain.

Find Wertheim’s book on @Amazon in bookstores starting on June 15th.

You can also find Jon serving as a Correspondent on @60Minutes on @CBS.

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Patrick McEnroe - ESPN Tennis Commentator + Host of the "Holding Court" podcast

Tue, 18 May 2021 15:33:50 -0000

Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe), ESPN tennis commentator and Host of the “Holding Court” podcast, joins Sports Business Radio.

McEnroe discusses Season 2 of his podcast and the well known guests he has joining him, the possibility of his work with ESPN shifting to virtual instead of being on-site at major tennis events and his work with his brother John McEnroe on the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. Patrick discusses his relationship with his brother John as well as the overall state of tennis and why many of the best athletes in the world, don’t strive to play pro tennis.

McEnroe also shares great stories about he and his brother John when they were growing up.

Listen to the "Holding Court” podcast with Patrick McEnroe on iTunes and Spotify. If you love tennis, this is a MUST listen to podcast.

In our sports business headlines of the week, we discuss the WarnerMedia and Discovery merger as well as ESPN's new 7-year deal with MLB.

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Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) - 2-Time Super Bowl Champ & CEO of Malcolm Inc.

Tue, 11 May 2021 15:30:49 -0000

PODCAST: Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins), 2-Time Super Bowl Champion and CEO of Malcolm Inc., joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. The New Orleans Saints Safety discusses his growing business portfolio, which includes Broad Street Ventures (the only athlete-led venture capital firm fully funded by black and brown investors), DISRUPT FOODS (a Black-owned Northeast-based multi-unit franchise developer and operator of quick service restaurants aiming to level the economic playing field for Blacks and Hispanics through franchise ownership) and the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation (recently announced initiatives to create generational wealth for youth who may/may not be college bound through three key initiatives aimed at financial freedom & financial literacy).

Jenkins also discusses the NFL’s efforts with social justice, his role as a contributor to CNN and his potential future in broadcasting and the upcoming season for the New Orleans Saints without recently retired QB Drew Brees.

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Emmanuel Acho (@Emmanuel Acho) - NYT Bestselling Author & Sports Analyst

Mon, 03 May 2021 17:42:06 -0000

Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) is a New York Times Bestselling Author and the Host of "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man”. He has a 2-book deal with Oprah Winfrey and her publishing company. His groundbreaking online series to drive meaningful dialogue around racial insensitivity and ignorance launched in June 2020 with more than 80 million views to date. Emmanuel is a Fox Sports Analyst and television personality. He co-hosts "Speak for Yourself" on FS1 and has also hosted “The Bachelor: After the Final Rose”.

His new book "Uncomfortable Conversations With A Black Boy" is out this week. Buy it online and in bookstores everywhere.

Acho joins Sports Business Radio this week for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation.

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Meg Whitman (@MegWhitman), Managing Owner of FC Cincinnati of MLS

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:30:43 -0000

Meg Whitman (@MegWhitman), Managing Owner of FC Cincinnati of MLS, former CEO of Hewlett Packard and former President and CEO of eBay joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.

Whitman discusses FC Cincinnati and the club’s new stadium, why she invested in Major League Soccer and what makes Cincinnati a unique sports town.

She also discusses what happened with Quibi, which was a short-form streaming platform that generated content for mobile devices. Whitman was the CEO of Quibi and partnered with media mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg on the venture that shut down in October of 2020.

The billionaire entrepreneur provides insight on the traits that make for a successful leader, the future of tech, media and education and why she has invested in esports.

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Brian Grant, NBA Vet & Parkinson's Advocate & Ric Bucher, Author of the book REBOUND

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:56:02 -0000

Brian Grant (@BWGrant) - 12-year NBA Vet, Founder of the Brian Grant Foundation, which assists those living with Parkinson’s and Ric Bucher (@RicBucher) - NBA Analyst for FS1 and Author of the book "REBOUND, Soaring in the NBA, Battling Parkinsons and Finding What Really Matters" join Sports Business Radio this week to discuss the book about Brian Grant's life story. The book can be purchased on amazon.com and at bookstores everywhere.

Grant and Bucher are close with Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and the idea for Grant's book was first discussed at Berger's home. Berger worked with Grant as his publicist and business manager for more than a decade. Berger and Bucher are business partners and friends.

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Peter Feigin (@PFeigin) - President of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 20:05:20 -0000

Peter Feigin (@PFeigin), President of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks and their new state-of-the-art arena, the Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are one of the best run franchises in all of pro sports and with their recent contract extensions with 2-Time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and star guard Jrue Holiday, they have shown that small market franchises can retain their stars and thrive financially. The Bucks have also been one of the most outspoken pro sports franchises when it comes to social justice issues, so we discuss how the organization has created an environment for such conversations to take place.

Also joining this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is Jeff Kunowski, Associate Director of Innovation Programs for Arizona State University’s Global Sport Institute and J Orin Edson Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute. What makes for a good entrepreneur and what are the elements of a good pitch? Learn more about the program at www.globalsport.asu.edu.

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Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) - Entrepreneur + "Pretty Intense" Podcast Host

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:40:00 -0000

PODCAST: Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Patrick is the most successful woman in the history of American open-wheel racing after racing in Indycar and NASCAR. Patrick has been named to TIME’s “100 Most Influential People” list and has appeared in a record-setting 14 Super Bowl commercials. In her post-racing career, Patrick is now the host of the “Pretty Intense” podcast and she has become a very successful entrepreneur with an impressive portfolio of businesses including two wine companies and vineyards. Patrick joins Sports Business Radio on behalf of Power-Up Premium Trail Mix.

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Mark Messier - Hockey Hall of Famer & 6-Time Stanley Cup champion

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 15:28:14 -0000

Mark Messier - Hockey Hall of Famer, 6-Time Stanley Cup champion and the only player in NHL history to Captain two different teams to Stanley Cup wins (Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers) joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Messier also discusses his role as Brand Captain for Akeso Hemp Powered Hydration (@AkesoWater). Messier is one of the Top 5 hockey players in the history of the sport and is one of the greatest leaders the sports world has ever known, so you will learn valuable lessons from our conversation. WATCH this interview on the Sports Business Radio YouTube channel at www.sportsbusinessradio.com.

Also joining Sports Business Radio this week are Chef Robert Wood and Travis Eagleson of SuperFood Performance Nutrition (@MySuperFD). SuperFd Performance Nutrition works with professional sports teams and athletes to provide meals built with athletic intent to fuel the athlete's body through the rigors of a long season. They work with the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards as well as the LA Kings. Chef Robert Wood will even share a recipe for an out of this world smoothie that you can make at home.

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Lindsey Horan - USWNT & Portland Thorns Soccer Star

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:56:48 -0000

Lindsey Horan (@LindseyHoran), U.S. Women’s National Team and Portland Thorns soccer star, joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Horan discusses preparing for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics this summer, her stellar performance at the recent SheBelieves Cup and her upcoming season with the NWSL’s Portland Thorns. Horan also tells us about her partnership with Power-Up Premium Trail Mix (@PowerUpSnacks) and what she looks for in her endorsement partners. Lindsey discusses the Equal Pay fight that the U.S. Women’s National Team has been leading.

This week’s Power-Up Premium Trail Mix “Power Player of the Week” is Diana Sabau. Diana is the Big Ten Conference's first-ever Chief Sports Officer and will oversee the sport administrators for sports including football and basketball and will manage the Big Ten’s Gender Equity Action Plan. Nominate your “Power Player of the Week” from the world of sports business by using the hashtag #PowerUpPOW.

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JoAn Scott - Managing Director, NCAA Men's Basketball Championships

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:09:49 -0000

PODCAST: JoAn Scott, Managing Director of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships, joins Sports Business Radio to take us Behind the Scenes into March Madness. 2021 will mark the first time ever that the Tournament has been played in a singular state - Indiana. Scott discusses pandemic protocols, logistics and operations for producing the Tournament in a singular state and the partnership between CBS and Turner Sports amongst other March Madness topics.

We also reveal our first-ever "Power Player of the Week" Presented by Power-Up Premium Trail Mix (@PowerUpSnacks). This will be a new weekly segment on Sports Business Radio that showcases a “Power Player” from the world of sports business. Nominate your organization’s “Power Player of the Week” by using the hashtag #PowerUpPOW. Order Power Up Premium Trail Mix on Amazon or at www.powerupsnacks.com.

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Arne Duncan - Knight Commission Co-Chair & Former U.S. Secretary of Education

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:43:21 -0000

PODCAST: Arne Duncan (@ArneDuncan), Former U.S. Secretary of Education (under President Obama), Co-Chair of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics and Managing Partner with the Emerson Collective joins Brian Berger on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.

The wide-ranging conversation with Duncan includes recommendations from Duncan and the Knight Commissioner on how to reform the NCAA, Duncan’s thoughts on the state of education in the U.S. and how the pandemic has changed the way we learn and teach and how universities may view this past year when considering admission for students. The former Harvard basketball star also shares stories of pick-up basketball games at the White House with former President Obama.

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Burke Nihill - President & CEO, Tennessee Titans

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 20:55:00 -0000

Burke Nihill (@BurkeNihill), President & CEO of the NFL’s Tennessee Titans (@Titans), joins us for a conversation on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Nihill discusses the economics of running an NFL franchise, what the new normal will look like post-pandemic, the team’s efforts in the social justice space and how the Titans organization responded to a devastating tornado and an explosion in downtown Nashville in 2020.

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Jack Nicklaus & David Stern - Sports Business Radio Vault

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:33:00 -0000

Step into the Sports Business Radio Vault and listen to in-depth interviews with golf legend Jack Nicklaus and late NBA Commissioner David Stern.

The Jack Nicklaus interview on Sports Business Radio was recorded on June 8, 2008. This interview covers Nicklaus’ legendary career, which includes more Major wins than any other golfer in history. Nicklaus also discusses his golf course design company, Nicklaus Design, which designs golf courses around the world.

The David Stern interview on Sports Business Radio was recorded on December 8, 2016 at Canoe Studios in New York City at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo in front of a studio audience. This interview covers Stern’s entire life and iconic 30-year run as NBA Commissioner.

These are two of SBR Host Brian Berger’s all-time favorite conversations. Sports Business Radio launched in 2004.

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Ryan Murphy (@ryan_f_murphy) - 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:06:51 -0000

Ryan Murphy (@ryan_f_murphy) - 3-Time Olympic Gold Medalist swimmer and world-record holder, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his preparation for the Tokyo Olympics scheduled for this summer. Murphy shares details about his training regimen, and how the 1-year delay due to the pandemic has impacted him. As a graduate of University of California, Berkeley and the Haas School of Business, Murphy is well-versed when it comes to business and investing, so Murphy shares his thoughts on those topics as welll. And he tells us what his go to pre-race meal is - which might surprise you.

Dr. Karen Gallagher, Senior Researcher from the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University joins us as part of our new ongoing segments with GSI to reveal the Institute’s findings around Sport. In this segment, we discuss the Rooney Rule and the NFL’s report card when it comes to hiring Head Coaches of color. Read the report at https://globalsportmatters.com.

We also share all of the final numbers with you from Super Bowl LV, including TV and sports gambling numbers.

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Peter O'Reilly - NFL EVP Club Business & League Events

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:50:00 -0000

Peter O’Reilly (@PLOReilly), NFL Executive Vice President of Club Business and League Events joins us to take us Behind the Scenes for the planning of Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay. O’Reilly is the NFL executive who oversees the planning for the Super Bowl, Pepsi halftime show and the NFL Draft. This year’s Super Bowl will look much different than any other Super Bowl previously due to the pandemic. How has the NFL pivoted? What will the CBS broadcast look like? What are the plans for hosting a limited number of in-person fans (25,000) at the Super Bowl? And how will Super Bowl Week activities be different with no parties and fewer activations on-site leading in to Super Bowl Sunday? Peter offers great insight on Sports Business Radio.

We also break down all of the dollar figures around this year’s Super Bowl in our headlines segment. How much are advertisers paying for a :30-second commercial on CBS? How much will the Pepsi Halftime show cost? How much are Super Bowl tickets selling for on the secondary market? And we look at the game’s two biggest marketing stars - Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes and their personal endorsement/investment portfolios.

Portland Timbers (MLS) goalkeeper and Tampa Bay native Jeff Attinella (@Jeff_Attinella1) also stops by to share his perspective on the Super Bowl and his Tampa Bay Bucs from Florida. He’s also hoping to recapture the good karma he had after his last Sports Business Radio appearance when the Timbers went on to win the MLS is Back Cup in Orlando. Attinella is a diehard Tampa Bay sports fan and wants a win for Tom Brady and company this weekend.

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Eddie George - NFL Legend & 1995 Heisman Trophy Winner

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:16:49 -0000

Eddie George (@EddieGeorge2727), @NFL legend & Heisman Trophy winner joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. George played 9 Seasons with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and is the Titans all-time leading rusher. He was the #NFL Rookie of the Year in 1996.

In college, George starred at Ohio State and was the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner.

George has been a big success in his post-football career. He has starred on Broadway, playing Billy Flynn in the play “Chicago”. He also starred in the HBO series “Ballers” with The Rock.

Eddie is now a successful entrepreneur and teacher after earning his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

This edition of Sports Business Radio was recorded in front of a virtual audience and presented by Thuzio (@Thuzio). Learn more about Thuzio at www.thuzio.com.

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Robert Sarver - Phoenix Suns (@Suns), Managing Partner

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:09:00 -0000

PODCAST: Robert Sarver, Phoenix Suns, Managing Partner joins us for a wide-ranging conversation. Sarver, who led the purchase of the Suns in 2004, discusses the Suns’ new $50M Verizon 5G Performance Center, the $250M renovation to the Suns’ home arena, Talking Stick Resort Arena, and his hands on approach to overseeing both projects. Sarver also shares why Suns GM James Jones and Head Coach Monty Williams are well equipped for leading this Suns franchise. The Suns' Governor also takes us inside the NBA’s Board of Governors meetings to give us a glimpse of how the NBA and its teams are navigating COVID-19 and if there might be expansion on the horizon for the NBA.

In our sports business headlines segment, we share the latest NBA team valuations list and tell you who is the most valuable NBA franchise and who is the least valuable NBA franchise. We also discuss the New York Mets termination of GM Jared Porter after lewd images he sent via text surfaced.

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Anna Isaacson, SVP Social Responsibility, NFL & Kenneth Shropshire, CEO, Global Sport Institute

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:39:00 -0000

PODCAST: Anna Isaacson, SVP of Social Responsibility for the NFL, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the league’s efforts with Social Justice as well how the league’s policies regarding domestic violence and sexual assault have changed over the past 7 years since the Ray Rice incident. The NFL recently reached over $95M in grants to organizations as part of its “Inspire Change” initiative. Isaacson has worked at the NFL league office for over 14 years and directs the league’s social, charitable and philanthropic endeavors, including how the NFL addresses issues of domestic violence, sexual assault and other critical societal issues. She also oversees the work of the NFL Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those touched by the game of football – from players at all levels to communities across the country.

Kenneth Shropshire (@KenShropshire), CEO of the Global Sport Institute at Arizona State University joins Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger to announce a new partnership between Sports Business Radio and the Global Sport Institute. As part of the new partnership, the Global Sport Institute will reveal research findings and data via ongoing segments on Sports Business Radio. The two entities will also appear on each other’s podcasts (Global Sport Matters and Sports Business Radio). Learn more about the Global Sport Institute at www.globalsportmatters or https://globalsport.asu.edu.

We also examine the sports business headlines of the week including the finale for the college football season, an outbreak of COVID cases in the NBA and the PGA of America cutting ties with Donald Trump and his golf courses.

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Kara Lynn Joyce - 3-Time Olympian and Founder and CEO of Lead Sports Co

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 17:16:00 -0000

Kara Lynn Joyce (@KaraLynnJoyce) - 3-Time Olympian and Founder and CEO of Lead Sports Co (www.leadsportsco.com) joins us to discuss the launch of an online academy for female athletes, how she has pivoted during COVID from an in-person annual event to online offerings and her battle against USA Swimming to protect her small business/women owned business. Joyce also discusses the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and how the extra year of training impacts Olympic athletes.

In our headlines segment, we discuss the NCAA’s announcement that March Madness will take place in the state of Indiana, we preview this weekend’s NFL Playoffs and we dissect the NHL’s decision to sign corporate sponsors for their league divisions.

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CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) - Former New York Yankees star pitcher

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:59:45 -0000

PODCAST: CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia), former New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers star pitcher joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. The 2009 World Series champion and 2007 AL Cy Young award winner is one of three African Americans in MLB history with 250 career wins and 3000 career strikeouts. He is only the third left handed pitcher in MLB history with 3,000 career strikeouts.

Sabathia discusses his new documentary “Under the Grapefruit Tree: The CC Sabathia story”, which will debut on HBO on December 22nd at 9pm ET and then stream on HBO Max. He also tells us about his popular R2C2 podcast with co-host Ryan Ruocco and his upcoming NBA analyst debut calling a Brooklyn Nets game on the YES Network.

CC discusses his work with the Players Alliance (@Player_Alliance) comprised of 150 current former MLB players) and he shares his love of Jordan Brand shoes and apparel and tells us which shoe is his favorite Jordan shoe ever.

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2021 Sports Business Projections Show

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:59:03 -0000

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman project the top sports business trends to pay attention to in 2021. Visionary guests like Mark Cuban, Arthur Blank, Al Guido, Cathy Engelbert and Mary Carillo have shared hints about where things are headed when they joined us on Sports Business Radio in 2020. We pull nuggets of wisdom from them as well as make projections of our own. This episode will help you anticipate what lies ahead in 2021.

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Mary Carillo - HBO Real Sports & NBC Olympic Correspondent

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:15:11 -0000

Mary Carillo, Member of the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, HBO Real Sports correspondent, Olympics correspondent for NBC, Commentator for the National Dog Show and longtime tennis commentator, joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation.

Carillo discusses her most recent feature for HBO Real Sports where she interviews several “Super Fans” who are missing out on attending games and supporting their teams in person during the pandemic. The poignant piece airs on the latest edition of Real Sports on HBO.

Carillo also discusses her role as Olympic correspondent for NBC and whether or not she thinks the Olympics will take place starting in July of 2021 in Tokyo after being postponed this year. She discusses how the broadcast industry is changing and how she has been working remotely to call events in 2020 during the pandemic. As the broadcast and storytelling space continues to change, Carillo also offers up valuable advice for journalism students.

With tennis being an international sport with events across the globe, Mary Carillo discusses how that sport may evolve in the future as well.

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Arthur Blank - Atlanta Falcons & Atlanta United FC Owner, Co-Founder Home Depot

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:37:18 -0000

Arthur Blank, Owner of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD), Co-Founder of Home Depot (@HomeDepot) and Author of the new #book “GOOD COMPANY” joins Brian Berger on Sports Business Radio this week. Blank discusses his upbringing, the core values he’s utilized over the course of his #business career, the story behind his purchase of the Atlanta Falcons, what he’s talking to his players about in 2020 and the difficult decision to fire Head Coach Dan Quinn and GM Thomas Dimitroff this season. Blank also discusses the effort for more diversity in NFL front offices and coaching ranks, the huge success his MLS franchise has been in Atlanta and he shares some of his all-time favorite Home Depot products.

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Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo - Abby Wambach, Julie Uhrman & Dawn Callahan

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:47:26 -0000

The Sports Business Radio Virtual Road Show presented by Boingo features an in-depth conversation with soccer legend and Angel City FC Founding Investor Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) and Angel City FC (@WeAreAngelCity) President Julie Uhrman (@JUhrman). Dawn Callahan, Chief Marketing Officer for Boingo (@Boingo), joins portions of the conversation as well.

Wambach and Uhrman discuss how Angel City FC was born, the incredible Founding Investors who have joined this movement (Natalie Portman, Billie Jean King, Candace Parker, Mia Hamm, Julie Foundy, Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Chastain) and how Angel City FC plans on changing the blueprint for how pro sports franchises operate in the future - on and off the pitch.

This conversations also focuses on what needs to happen in order to continue to grow women’s sports, the uphill battle that female athletes face as compared to male athletes and how only 1% of sponsorship dollars and 4% of media coverage are currently going to women’s sports.

Abby Wambach discusses valuable lessons we can all apply to sports and business from her two best-selling books FORWARD and WOLFPACK.

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Nigel Travis - Dunkin' Brand Chairman of the Board, Leyton Orient FC Co-Owner

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 01:33:40 -0000

PODCAST: Nigel Travis (@NigelTravis), Chairman of the Board of Dunkin’ Brands (@dunkindonuts) and Chairman and Co-Owner of Leyton Orient FC (@LeytonOrientFC), joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation this week. Travis, who is also a Board Consultant for Papa John’s and has served in senior roles for Blockbuster and Burger King, discusses the recipe for building successful global brands and how brands can best pivot coming out of the current pandemic. He also discusses being a lifelong Leyton Orient FC fan and how he is bringing his business acumen and leadership to the English Futbol Club as its Chairman and Co-Owner. Nigel Travis explains the salary cap in UK futbol as well.

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Mike Hackman - President, Sports Strategies & Solutions, Former Nike Executive

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:13:58 -0000

Mike Hackman, President of Sports Strategies & Solutions and former longtime Nike and Jordan Brand executive discusses working for over two decades in sports marketing at Nike, the company’s approach to working with athletes and how Nike’s focus on sports marketing is changing. Hackman shares memorable stories about Nike and Jordan Brand events he ran, including Michael Jordan’s “Flight School”. Hackman recalls a meeting between Michael Jordan and late pop music icon Michael Jackson at the camp for adults that came with a price tag of $15,000 per camper.

Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman stops by to discuss the end to the MLB season, a title for the Los Angeles Dodgers and a post-game following the Dodgers Game 6 World Series win that had lots of drama and left us with many questions.

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Bubba Watson - Pro Golfer, 2-Time Masters Champion

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:55:23 -0000

Bubba Watson (@BubbaWatson), Pro Golfer and Two-Time Masters Champion joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Watson discusses his business portfolio, which includes partnerships with cbdMD, PING and Oakley as well as the businesses he owns, which includes a stake in the Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Minnesota Twins minor league baseball affiliate), Bubba’s Sweet Spot and the Pensacola Golf Center by Bubba Watson.

Watson also discusses how he has worked with cbdMD to battle anxiety and sleep issues.

With The Masters being played in November for the first time ever, Bubba Watson tells us how he’s preparing for the major tournament he has won twice and how Augusta National may play differently in November.

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Danita Johson - President & COO WNBA’s LA Sparks

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:19:19 -0000

Danita Johnson (@DanitaJohnson), President & COO of the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks joins us this week on Sports Business Radio. Johnson discusses the growth opportunities that exist in women’s sports, how she is navigating the pandemic, what the “new normal” may look like, an uptick in TV ratings for the WNBA in 2020 and the “Change Has No Offseason” social justice campaign the Sparks are leading the way on.

In our sports business headlines segment, Brian Berger and Bryan Griggs examine the polar opposite team payrolls for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays as they get set to meet each other in this year’s World Series. We also tell you about how the sports world is getting out to VOTE as election day approaches on November 3rd.

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John Ourand - Sports Business Journal - Media Reporter

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:42:25 -0000

John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ), Sports Business Journal Media Reporter joins us to discuss the ever-changing sports media landscape. We review the latest TV ratings for the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL, discuss the future of streaming (and continuing trend of cord cutting), examine the future of RSN’s and we reflect on the life of Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan, who was part of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball coverage for 20 years.

Brian Berger and Sports Business Radio Executive Producer Bryan Griggs bring you the sports business headlines of the week including the Los Angeles Lakers winning their 17th NBA title, how the NFL has shuffled its schedule in light of more positive COVID results and we discuss massive changes to the way Nike will be doing business in the future after more layoffs in the past 2 weeks.

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Mark Cuban, Dallas Mavericks Governor & Shark Tank Investor

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 18:02:36 -0000

Mark Cuban (@MCuban) - Governor of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks and a Shark on the hit ABC TV show Shark Tank joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on Sports Business Radio.

Cuban discusses this unique NBA season and what lies ahead for the league. He discusses his strong relationships with his Mavericks players and coaches and how the organization is utilizing its platforms to speak out on social justice issues as well as make its arena available as a voting location for the upcoming elections.

Cuban also discusses Season 12 of Shark Tank, which debuts on ABC on Friday, October 16. He takes us behind the scenes into filming during COVID and helps us preview the upcoming season of the hit TV show.

The billionaire entrepreneur also shares his thoughts on how to lead successfully and what entrepreneurs should be focusing on in this “new normal”.

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Jaydon Grant (@JaydonGrant) - Oregon State Football player

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 16:07:54 -0000

Jaydon Grant (@JaydonGrant) - Defensive Back for the Oregon State University football team joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Grant shares the perspective of a student athlete who is practicing and playing college football games in the midst of a pandemic. He also discusses the rights of student athletes, social justice, mental health and how he made Oregon State’s football team as a walk-on. Grant’s Dad, Brian Grant, starred in the NBA for the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat. Grant’s Mom, Gina Grant, is one of the pioneers behind the Zumba fitness empire.

Also on this edition of Sports Business Radio, we discuss the COVID19 outbreak with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and how that may impact their organization as well as the league. We preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat, we discuss the start of the MLB Postseason and we recap the completion of a successful bubble postseason for the NHL as the Tampa Bay Lightning have taken home the Stanley Cup.

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Eric Mussleman (@EricPMusselman) - Head Coach Arkansas Razorbacks

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:50:03 -0000

Eric Mussleman (@EricPMusselman), Head Coach Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball team joins us to discuss coaching his team during a pandemic, the difficult conversation he had with his team last March that their season was coming to an abrupt end, how the Razorbacks are preparing for the upcoming 2020-21 college basketball season, how being the son of a coach has helped prepare him for his role as a Head Coach and the biggest differences in being a Head Coach in the NBA vs the NCAA (Musselman is the former Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings).

Keith Forman, Co-Founder of Sports Business Radio, joins us for the latest installment of our COVID19 Roundtable where we examine where the sports world currently stands, 6 months into the pandemic that shut down the sports world in March of 2020.

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Brendan Hunt - Co-Creator & Actor - TED LASSO

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 16:35:05 -0000

Brendan Hunt (@BrendanHunting), Co-Creator and actor on the hit Apple TV + show TED LASSO, takes us inside the making of the cleverly scripted show. Jason Sudeikis (@JasonSudeikis) plays Ted Lasso (@TedLasso), a small-time college football coach from Kansas hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. Hunt discusses his longtime friendship with Sudeikis, how they came up with the concept for the show, how they decided on Richmond (London) for the location to shoot the show, the process for writing the episodes and the work that is already underway for Season 2 of TED LASSO on Apple TV +.

Also joining Sports Business Radio for a conversation this week is John Levy (@ScoreCommish), Founder & CEO, theScore, the company behind the first and only completely integrated media and sports betting offering in the United States. Levy discusses the growth of the company as well as the future of the sports betting industry.

We also discuss the opening week of the NFL season in our Headlines segment.

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Kathy Carter - LA28 Olympics & Paralympics, Chief Revenue Officer

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 16:51:48 -0000

PODCAST: The Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo features a conversation with LA28 (@LA28) Olympics & Paralympics Chief Revenue Officer Kathy Carter (@KCarter2028).

Carter discusses her career, LA28’s new branding which was unveiled last week, LA28’s partnership with NBC, what lies ahead for the Tokyo (2021) and Paris (2024) Games, how to plan for world-class events that take place in 8 years and why Los Angeles will be a unique host city. Boingo CEO Mike Finley also joins Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Kathy Carter for a portion of the conversation to discuss what the world of tech may look like in 2028 and how tech will impact the LA28 Games.

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Shannon Furman, Director - HBO Hard Knocks

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:32:52 -0000

PODCAST: Shannon Furman (@FurmBiz on Twitter), Emmy-Award winning Producer and Director for NFL Films and HBO’s “Hard Knocks” joins us to take us behind the curtain for the making of the popular TV show that is in its 15th season and this year features an inside look at training camp with the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers. From shooting training camp and managing a quick editing turnaround to get the show on HBO each week to filming the show with two NFL teams during a pandemic, Furman allows us to see how “Hard Knocks” is made.

During this week's headlines segment, we discuss the passings and legacies of Chadwick Boseman, Lute Olson, John Thompson and Cliff Robinson.

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Emergency Pod - Social Justice Sports Union

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 22:00:00 -0000

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Wendell Carter Jr. (@WendellCarter34), Chicago Bulls

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 22:42:36 -0000

Wendell Carter Jr. (@WendellCarter34), Chicago Bulls starting center and former Duke basketball star, joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio.

Carter Jr. has teamed with Republic and The Players Impact. The Players’ Impact (TPI), a venture platform built to empower current and retired athletes in business, announced a strategic partnership with Republic, a securities crowdfunding and community building platform, designed to make startup investing accessible for all.

He also shares with us the criteria he looks for in a company that he is going to invest in. Carter Jr. also discusses the recent basketball operations changes in the Chicago Bulls organization, his prep for an eventual return to the basketball court, what the new NBA normal may look like and his thoughts on “The Last Dance” documentary.

We also bring you this week’s sports business headlines including varying COVID test results for some NFL teams.

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Michael Palisi, EVP, Collegiate Services - Van Wagner

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:11:23 -0000

Michael Palisi, EVP, Collegiate Services for Van Wagner joins us to discuss how the sponsorship and media rights landscape are changing in college athletics during the pandemic. Palisi shares with us how Van Wagner is structuring these deals and what could become the “new normal” in the future.

Keith Forman, Co-Founder of Sports Business Radio and Founder/CEO of Fresh Cup of Perspective joins Brian Berger for another installment of the COVID Roundtable. In this installment, they focus on the current college athletics landscape and what that might look like this Fall.

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F. King Alexander - President, Oregon State University

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 16:05:05 -0000

F. King Alexander, President of Oregon State University and former President at Louisiana State University joins Sports Business Radio for an insightful look at the current state of college athletics from the President’s seat. How are athletic departments funded and what is the breakdown of the economics of a typical athletic department budget? What is the relationship between the NCAA and its member universities, specifically the Power 5 conference universities? Will the role of the NCAA change in the future with no funding from the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in 2020? Will college athletic departments need to take out loans in order to survive if there is no college football this Fall? Will there be a “reset” with the economics of college athletics, including the high salaries of coaches? What are the main considerations that university Presidents are looking at as they contemplate the postponement or cancellation of Fall sports? President Alexander shares a unique perspective in this insightful conversation on Sports Business Radio.

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Andy Loughnane, President of Austin FC + Uday Ahuja, RSE Ventures

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 16:26:24 -0000

Andy Loughnane, President of Austin FC of MLS joins us to discuss his club’s launch in 2021 in their new soccer-only stadium. Loughnane also shares insight on why Austin FC is ripe for success as the first major league pro sports franchise in Austin and how the club is well positioned in a city that is home to many tech giants.

Uday Ahuja, Managing Director for RSE Ventures joins us to discuss working with RSE Co-Founders Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and Shark Tank investor Matt Higgins on an investment portfolio that focuses on sports and entertainment, media and marketing, food and lifestyle and technology. Ahuja provides fascinating insight on how companies in the RSE portfolio are reimagining their businesses for a post-COVID world as well as what it takes to get an investment from a company like RSE.

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Gracie Gold, Two-time U.S. National Champion & Olympic Figure Skater

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:31:50 -0000

Gracie Gold (@GracieGold95 on IG), Two-time U.S. National Champion and Olympic Figure Skater joins us in advance of her appearance in the upcoming HBO Documentary THE WEIGHT OF GOLD. Gold discusses the mental and emotional toll the pressure that being an elite athlete has had on her, spending her entire life focused on a 4-minute performance on the ice at the Olympics and at the U.S. Figure Skating National championships and the lack of mental health and post Olympic career resources that are available to Olympic athletes. Driven by passion, but broken by pursuit, Gold has battled depression and she opens up about her struggles during this candid interview. Gold also offers solutions for how mental health issues for athletes can be treated in the future. THE WEIGHT OF GOLD documentary debuts on HBO on July 29.

David Katz, Executive Vice President and Head of Digital for Fox Sports joins us to discuss the launch of the new Fox Sports app and website. Katz discusses the strategies that went into modernizing the Fox Sports mobile app and website, new innovations that users will be able to enjoy and he shares his thoughts on the tremendous growth that digital and streaming platforms are seeing during the current global health crisis in 2020.

We also examine the headlines of the week including a COVID outbreak with MLB's Miami Marlins.

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Deandre Jordan (@Deandre), Brooklyn Nets center

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:10:07 -0000

Deandre Jordan (@Deandre), Brooklyn Nets center and Olympic gold medalist, joins us on Sports Business Radio. Jordan discusses his many off the court partnerships, including with eco-friendly companies like Beyond Meat and Arvin Goods, as well as what he looks for in a business partner. His show “The Mindful Life” airs on PlayersTV. Jordan tells us why he changed to a vegan diet 2 years ago. We also learn about the Nets business-savvy locker room as Jordan's teammates include Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Spencer Dinwiddie. Deandre Jordan shares what goes into being a good teammate, as Jordan is widely known as being one of the best teammates in the NBA. And Jordan tells us how he has developed his fashion tastes over the years, including his well known hat collection.

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Jeff Attinella - Portland Timbers Goalkeeper - Inside the MLS Bubble at DisneyWorld

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:39:00 -0000

Jeff Attinella (@Jeff_Attinella1), goalkeeper for the Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) of Major League Soccer (@MLS) takes us inside the MLS bubble at DisneyWorld in Orlando. What are the protocols that have been put in place by MLS and the Timbers, how is Jeff training with his teammates and what is it like playing matches with no fans in attendance? Jeff give us his firsthand perspective from Orlando.

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger is joined by Malka Sports (@MalkaSports) President and CEO Pat Capra (@PatCapra13) to announce a new partnership between Sports Business Radio and Malka Sports + Malka Media (@MalkaMedia). Details of the new partnership are revealed during this conversation and you will learn how the Sports Business Radio platforms will grow even stronger and more comprehensive in the future.

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Jeff Curtin, Trail Blazers Director of Broadcasting + Paddy O'Clery, Baseline Performance

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:50:11 -0000

PODCAST: Jeff Curtin (@Jeff_Curtin), Portland Trail Blazers Director of Broadcasting join us to take behind the scenes of his team’s preparation to broadcast games remotely once NBA play resumes in Orlando in late July. How is his broadcast talent and tech staff preparing in Portland, how will he work with the NBA and its national broadcasters in Orlando who will provide a “World Feed”, what innovations can we expect and what might these broadcasts be like with no fans in attendance? Paddy O’Clery (@PaddyOClery), CEO of Baseline Performance Finance also joins us on this edition of Sports Business Radio. Baseline Performance is a London-based company that provides insurance packages to the global sports market. In addition to O’Clery, the company is led by several former high-ranking Nike executives. With the sports landscape changing drastically since March, O’Clery discusses how his company is working with sports events, leagues, players unions and brands on creative insurance policies ranging from pandemic/loss of income policies to hyper bonuses for athletes who achieve certain performance goals. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen and Main (@MizzenandMain). Wrinkle-free, no dry cleaning and the most comfortable dress shirt, pants and shorts you will ever wear. Head to www.mizzenandmain.com (http://www.mizzenandmain.com/) & use promo code SBR to get $10 off your next purchase. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes or Spotify. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio or on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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COVID Roundtable - Restart to Sports in the U.S.

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:06:57 -0000

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger is joined by Sports Business Radio Co-Founder Keith Forman for a discussion on the current sports landscape amidst the COVID pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement. Will any U.S. team sport actually complete a season in 2020 as the NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and NWSL all get set to restart in July and operate in a world without a COVID vaccine? Will the NFL and college football seasons start this Fall? How will the added media exposure for these leagues and athletes impact the Black Lives Matter movement? We examine these and many other questions regarding the return to sports in the U.S. on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Chip Schaefer - Chicago Bulls Director of Performance Health, 11 NBA Championships

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 14:18:33 -0000

Chip Schaefer - Chicago Bulls Director of Performance Health and winner of 11 NBA championships with the Michael Jordan/Scottie Pippen/Phil Jackson led Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990’s and the Kobe Bryant/Shaquille O’Neal/Phil Jackson led dynasty of the 2000’s joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation. Schaefer won 6 rings with the Bulls and 5 rings with the Lakers. He shares stories of those teams, details the differences he observed between Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant and provides insight into what made Phil Jackson such a unique and successful Head Coach. Schaefer was the Head Trainer for the 1989-90 Loyola Marymount University men’s basketball team that broke NCAA scoring records and featured Bo Kimble, Jeff Fryer and the late Hank Gathers and was coached by Paul Westhead. Schaefer also discusses his own role with performance health of elite athletes and how it has changed over the past 3 decades. Ken Cohn, Chief Marketing Officer of cbdMD, joins us on Sports Business Radio for a conversation about the only American CBD company that is listed on the New York Stock exchange and is the Official CBD Partner of Sports Business Radio. cbdMD is THC free and third-party tested. Elite athletes such as PGA Tour golfer and Masters winner Bubba Watson and Olympian Lolo Jones are athlete partners and cbdMD is the Official CBD partner of Belabor MMA. To learn more about cbdMD, visit www.cbdmd.com. This edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by cbdMD. Use promo code SBR and save 25% at checkout.

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Chris Keiser, VP of Operations & Finance at Dream Golf, Developers for Bandon Dunes (@BandonDunesGolf)

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:19:55 -0000

Chris Keiser, VP of Operations and Finance at Dream Golf, Developers for Bandon Dunes golf resort (@BandonDunesGolf) joins us to discuss the business of golf, the enormous success of the Bandon Dunes golf resort and the opening of the new world-class Sheep Ranch golf course on the southern coast of Oregon. Bandon Dunes golf resort opened in 1999 and will host the 2020 U.S. Amateur in August. Pacific Dunes (2), Bandon Dunes (7), Old MacDonald (12) and Bandon Trails (14) are all ranked in the Top 15 of Golf Digest’s Rankings of America’s Top 100 Public Courses. The Sheep Ranch course at Bandon Dunes opened to the public on June 1, 2020 and is widely expected to be ranked in the Top 10 on that list. For more information about Bandon Dunes golf resort, visit www.bandondunesgolf.com. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen and Main - the official dress shirt and dress pant for Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and for elite athletes such as Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt. Visit www.mizzenandmain.com and enter promo code SBR to save at checkout.

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Ken Griffey Jr. - Baseball Hall of Famer

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 14:58:52 -0000

Ken Griffey Jr., (@TheRealKenGriffeyJr on Instagram), Baseball Hall of Famer and one of the best MLB players ever, joins us on Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation to discuss his incredible career, longtime relationship with Nike, recent investment with Players TV (other Players TV partners include Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony) and the type of content he wants to create. Griffey Jr. also discusses his passions for photography, golf and the outdoors, growing up with a Dad who was a MLB player and his role as a Dad to his three children, who all play sports. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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David Fizdale, Former New York Knicks & Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:25:15 -0000

David Fizdale, Former New York Knicks and Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach and longtime Miami Heat Assistant Coach joins Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger for a lengthy conversation about race and the Black Lives Matter movement. Fizdale grew up in South Central Los Angeles and was often the victim of police profiling and brutality. He also lived in Los Angeles during the Rodney King trial and subsequent riots. Coach Fizdale has utilized his platform as an NBA coach to help improve all of the communities he has lived in and he is a part of the new committee on racial injustice and reform launched by the National Basketball Coaches Association. Fizdale joins coaches such as Greg Popovich, Steve Kerr, Lloyd Pierce and Stan Van Gundy on the newly formed committee. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Carolyne Savini - Head of North America, Nolan Partners & Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:43:59 -0000

Carolyne Savini (@carolynesavini) - Head of North America at Nolan Partners, an Executive search firm specializing in sports & entertainment & Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University joins us on this edition of Sports Business Radio. What does the hiring/employment landscape look like now? And how may it evolve in a COVID/post COVID world? If you’ve been furloughed or laid off what can or should you be doing? How will the sports business learning landscape change? Savini provides unique insights during this conversation on Sports Business Radio. We also discuss what desired skill set may look like for the modern pro sports Commissioner. Subscribe to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Paul Westhead (@CoachWesthead) - NBA & WNBA Championship Head Coach, Creator of "The System"

Fri, 29 May 2020 12:27:58 -0000

Paul Westhead (@CoachWesthead), the only Head Coach to win both a NBA Title (Los Angeles Lakers, 1980) and WNBA Title (Phoenix Mercury, 2007) joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that covers his incredible basketball career. Westhead invented “The System”, which has led to record-breaking scoring including his 1989-90 Loyola Marymount team setting an all-time single season scoring record of 122 points per game. Westhead shares incredible stories from coaching Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Diana Taurasi, Bo Kimble and the late Hank Gathers. He also reflects on his Philadelphia upbringing (where he attended St. Joseph’s University and coached at Lasalle University), the hotbed of Philly coaches (Jack Ramsey, Jack McKinney, Jim Lynam, Matt Guokas and Westhead) and winning the 1980 NBA Championship with the Lakers in his hometown of Philadelphia against the 76ers. Westhead discusses his time at Loyola Marymount University where he coached the Lions to a Great Eight appearance in the NCAA Tournament after the tragic death of LMU star Hank Gathers. For old school basketball fans and for those who are interested in the original blueprint for the high scoring NBA offenses that exist today, this conversation is full of stories and incredible insight. Westhead has a new book - The Speed Game: My Fast Times in Basketball - coming out in November, 2020. Pre-order now on Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Follow Westhead on Twitter @CoachWesthead. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes or Spotify. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen and Main (@MizzenandMain). The most comfortable, wrinkle-free dress shirt, dress pants and shorts that you will ever wear. Worn by elite athletes such as JJ Watt and Phil Mickelson. Use the promo code SBR at checkout and receive $10 off your next purchase.

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Pau Gasol (@PauGasol) - 2-Time NBA Champion, 6-Time NBA All-Star

Tue, 26 May 2020 21:07:47 -0000

Pau Gasol (@PauGasol), 2-Time NBA Champion, 6-Time NBA All-Star, 2002 NBA Rookie of the Year joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. Gasol discusses his Hall of Fame career, his relationships and what he learned from Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich, attending medical school and nearly becoming a doctor (his parents both worked in the medical profession), his love for classical music and the opera and his relationship with his brother, fellow NBA star Marc Gasol. Pau Gasol also shares with us the importance of athletes utilizing their platforms to help those in need during times like the current pandemic - the Gasol Foundation is teaming with World Central Kitchen to provide 4,000 fresh healthy meals, diapers and backpacks to those in need. Pau is also teaming with tennis star Rafael Nadal to raise $12M for COVID relief efforts in their home country of Spain. Lastly, Pau Gasol discusses his future plans both on and off the court. Learn more about the Gasol Foundation at www.GasolFoundation.org (http://www.gasolfoundation.org/) . Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes or Spotify. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagrem @SportsBusinessRadio. This edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by cbdMD (www.cbdmd.com (http://www.cbdmd.com/) ). From NFL veterans like Nate Burlison and future Hall of Famer Steve Smith Sr. to 2-Time Masters champion Bubba Watson, cbdMD is tested and trusted by people who know pain. cbdMD is THC-free and has a wide variety of products ranging from classic CBD oil tinctures to topicals, gummies and even CBD for your pets. The award-winning CBD PM drops help Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger get a great night of sleep. cbdMD is offering Sports Business Radio listeners 25% off when you use the promo code SBR at checkout.

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John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ) - Sports Media reporter - Media Coverage During COVID19

Tue, 19 May 2020 17:07:58 -0000

John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ), Sports Media reporter for the Sports Business Journal joins us to discuss sports media coverage during the COVID19 pandemic. We discuss the return of NASCAR and PGA Golf this past weekend, the 10-part documentary "The Last Dance" about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, how the pandemic may change the sports media landscape including upcoming media rights deals for the NFL, NBA, MLB and MLS, how NBC may pivot this summer without live Olympics coverage and we examine the growth of streaming platforms as more people continue to cut the cable cord. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by FIVERR. Fiverr’s marketplace helps you get more done with less. Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, podcast editing, photography, film editing, and more. Take Five and check out FIVERR.com (http://fiverr.com/) and you will receive 10% off your first order by using our code SBR. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify.

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Monica Spoelstra Metz - Certified Holistic Health Coach & Healthy Eating Expert

Fri, 15 May 2020 17:00:15 -0000

Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss the latest headlines with NASCAR’s restart this Sunday and potential re-starts by the NBA, MLB and MLS. They also discuss how Arizona and Florida have reopened for sports and are actively recruiting teams from states that are closed for sports to come play in their states. Monica Spoelstra Metz (@MoSpo on Instagram), Certified Holistic Health Coach and Healthy Eating Expert joins us to share tips on strengthening our immune system, developing healthy heart habits, improving our BMI and creating the best exercise and fitness routines for ourselves during COVID19. Try Monica’s FREE 5-Day Pantry Cooking Challenge May 18-22 by registering at http://monicametz.com/challenge. She will show you how to step up your pantry game through daily emails and Facebook Live videos. Monica is also the daughter of sports marketing author Jon Spoelstra and the sister of Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by cbdMD - the Official CBD partner of Sports Business Radio. From their award-winning sleep drops to a full line of CBD products for pets, cbdMD product is THC-free and the highest quality CBD. Save 25% off at checkout when using the promo code SBR. Visit www.cbdmd.com.

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Best Practices During COVID19

Tue, 12 May 2020 16:14:26 -0000

Joe Favorito (@JoeFav), longtime Sports PR and Marketing thought leader joins Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger for a wide-ranging conversation about which leagues, teams, brands and individuals have been “doing it right” during COVID19. Favorito and Berger discuss best practices as well as what the new normal could look like in the sports world post COVID19. In our headlines segment, we break down MLB’s proposal for a 2020 baseball season to its players (MLBPA). That proposal was submitted by MLB owners to the MLBPA this week. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes or Spotify. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This episode of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen and Main (@MizzenandMain). Worn by pro athletes such as Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt, Mizzen and Main makes the most comfortable, wrinkle-free dress shirts, dress pants and shorts you will ever wear. Use the promo code SBR at checkout and save $10 off your purchase. Visit www.mizzenandmain.com.

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COVID19's Impact on the Sports Landscape in Europe & Australia

Fri, 08 May 2020 15:58:00 -0000

Marshall Glickman, CEO of G2 Strategic and European sports expert, as well as former President of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers, joins us to examine how COVID19 has impacted the sports landscape in Europe and what the “new normal” may look like in the future. Ian Fitzpatrick, General Manager of Sport at the University of Western Australia in Perth, joins us to examine how COVID19 has impacted the sports landscape in Australia. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes or Spotify. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by cbdMD. cbdMD is the Official CBD partner of Sports Business Radio and has a wide variety of CBD oil products ranging from classic CBD oil tinctures to topicals, gummies and even CBD for your pets. The cbdMD sleep drops have changed the life of Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger by allowing him to get a better night of sleep. All cbdMD products are THC-free, third party tested and backed by a 60-day, money back guarantee - so there’s no risk. From NFL veterans like Nate Burleson and future hall-of-famer Steve Smith Sr. to two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, cbdMD is tested and trusted by people who know pain. cbdMD is offering all Sports Business Radio listeners 25% OFF your order when you go to www.cbdmd.com and use the promo code SBR at checkout.

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John Smoltz, Baseball Hall of Famer, MLB on Fox Analyst

Tue, 05 May 2020 15:17:12 -0000

John Smoltz, Baseball Hall of Famer and Lead Analyst for Fox Sports’ baseball coverage joins us on Sports Business Radio. Smoltz was a Cy Young Award winner and 8-time MLB All-Star during his 21-year MLB career. He led the Atlanta Braves to 14 consecutive division titles and 5 World Series appearances, winning the championship in 1995. He is the only pitcher in MLB history with 200 wins and 150 career saves. Smoltz discusses being raised by parents who played the accordion at an elite level, where his passion for the game of baseball developed, why it is so important for young athletes to play multiple sports instead of specializing in a sport, the importance of being mentally tough as well as focused, his close friendship with fellow Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, his love for the game of golf and why qualifying for the U.S. Senior Open was one of the highlights of his athletic career, his work with Fox Sports including his terrific rapport with his FS1 teammate Joe Buck, his reasons for not being on social media and his favorite baseball movies. You’ll learn a lot by listening to this conversation with one of baseball’s all-time greats and a person who has been highly successful with anything he has ever put his mind to. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by cbdMD. cbdMD is the Official CBD partner of Sports Business Radio and has a wide variety of CBD oil products ranging from classic CBD oil tinctures to topicals, gummies and even CBD for your pets. The cbdMD sleep drops have changed the life of Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger by allowing him to get a better night of sleep. All cbdMD products are THC-free, third party tested and backed by a 60-day, money back guarantee - so there’s no risk. From NFL veterans like Nate Burleson and future hall-of-famer Steve Smith Sr. to two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, cbdMD is tested and trusted by people who know pain. cbdMD is offering all Sports Business Radio listeners 25% OFF your order when you go to www.cbdmd.com and use the promo code SBR at checkout.

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David Scott - HBO Real Sports Correspondent & Producer

Fri, 01 May 2020 15:56:01 -0000

David Scott is a veteran television journalist and Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel's first Producer/Correspondent. His work as a network news producer has won some of the industry’s highest honors, including five News and Documentary Emmy awards. Scott joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his eye-opening segment on HBO Real Sports that explores the role sports leagues and organizations domestically and overseas may have had in the spread of COVID-19 in the crucial days and weeks when the virus took root and became a pandemic. Scott also ponders when it may be safe to return to live sports with mass gatherings. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Peter O’Reilly, EVP, Club Business & League Events for the NFL + Takeo Spikes, Former NFL Star

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:48:51 -0000

Peter O’Reilly (@PlOReilly) - EVP, Club Business & League Events for the NFL, joins us to take us Behind the Scenes on the planning for the 2020 NFL Draft, which was conducted virtually for the first time ever. O’Reilly oversees the planning of the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, Pro Bowl and all major events for the league. O’Reilly discusses all of the coordination between the league and NFL GM’s and Coaches, the 58 prospects that were sent “broadcast kits” to set up in their homes and the three networks that broadcast the draft - ESPN/ABC/NFL Network. O’Reilly also discusses the aspects of the virtual draft that could be carried forward to future NFL Drafts. A record audience of 55 million people tuned in to watch the three-day NFL Draft and $100M was raised for charity for organizations battling COVID19. Takeo Spikes (@TakeoSpikes51) - Former 15-year NFL star with the Cincinnati Bengals, San Diego Chargers, Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles joins us to discuss his “Behind the Mask” podcast and book as well as discuss his transition from the playing field to post-career in business. Spikes also weighs in on QB Joe Burrow's transition from LSU to the Cincinnati Bengals as the #1 pick in the recent NFL Draft since Spikes was drafted by the Bengals in 1998. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Access podcast archives dating back to 2007 for interviews with the biggest names in sports and business. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) - WNBA Star/Broadcaster + Podcaster for Turner Sports

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:53:50 -0000

PODCAST: Candace Parker (@Candace_Parker) joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging discussion about lessons learned from legendary University of Tennessee Head Coach Pat Summit, starring for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks, broadcasting on the NBA on TNT, Co-Hosting the “Ledlow and Parker” podcast with Kristen Ledlow, appearing in the new Budweiser “Whassup” commercial with co-stars Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Chris Bosh and D-Nice and Parker weighs in on the future of women’s sports. Sports Business Radio also shares thoughts on the first-ever virtual NFL Draft. Subscribe to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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David Falk + Tinker Hatfield - The Business of Michael Jordan

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:00:18 -0000

We enter the Sports Business Radio vault to re-visit conversations with David Falk (longtime agent for Michael Jordan) and Tinker Hatfield (Nike shoe designer and Michael Jordan's partner on design for the Air Jordan line of shoes). Falk discusses how he and Jordan changed the marketing blueprint for athletes. Hatfield discusses his collaboration with Jordan on the Air Jordan line, which has sold more shoes than any other basketball shoe in history. Listen to Sports Business Radio on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by FIVERR - digital freelance services, on demand, from a trusted marketplace. Use the code SBR to save 10% when you visit FIVERR.com.

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Sports Business Radio COVID19 Roundtable

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:15:50 -0000

Sports Business Radio Roundtable with SBR Host Brian Berger and SBR Co-Founder Keith Forman. Berger and Forman discuss the current sports landscape, which sports are well positioned to return at some point in 2020 and what the “new normal” could look like coming out of COVID19. They also outline how the return to sports will be determined in large part by state Governors and not by league Commissioners and University Presidents. And sports organizations will have to work harder than ever to get that shrinking disposable dollar from fans. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Al Guido (@AlGuido) - San Francisco 49ers President & CEO of ELEVATE Sports Ventures

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:22:00 -0000

Al Guido (@AlGuido) - President of the San Francisco 49ers and Chairman and CEO of ELEVATE Sports Ventures joins us for an in-depth conversation on Sports Business Radio. Guido discusses how the 49ers are preparing for the upcoming NFL Draft, which will be conducted virtually for the first-time ever. He also discusses what the new normal may look like in the sports world coming out of COVID19. What might attending a sporting event look like, what will the new protocols be and how can sports teams entice fans to return to sports venues to watch sports events in person? Guido details his work from home life during COVID19, how he is communicating with his staff, football ops department and business partners and how being located in Silicon Valley gives him access to some of the brightest minds in the tech and medical industries. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Margaret "Midge" Purce (@100Purcent) - USWNT Soccer, Harvard Graduate

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:35:36 -0000

Margaret “Midge” Purce (@100Purcent), USWNT soccer player, NWSL pro soccer player with New Jersey Sky Blue of the NWSL, Harvard graduate and 2-time Ivy League Player of the Year joins us on Sports Business Radio. Purce discusses how she is training and staying fit during COVID19, what it is like playing for new USWNT Head Coach Vlatko Andonovski, her overall experience playing for the USWNT and the issue of #equalpay for USWNT team members. Purce also shares what attending Harvard meant for her and playing soccer for an Ivy League school, how she navigates social media and she shares with us the TV shows she is binge watching during this time of #StayHome. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Please take a few minutes to rate and review the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Dr Myron Rolle (@MyronRolle) & Mark Sanchez (@Mark_Sanchez)

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:30:55 -0000

Dr. Myron Rolle (@MyronRolle), Neurosurgeon at Mass General Hospital in Boston joins us on Sports Business Radio. Rolle played for the Tennessee Titans and Pittsburgh Steelers after starring as a defensive back at Florida State under legendary head coach Bobby Bowden. Rolle, who is a Rhodes Scholar, announced his intent to leave the NFL to attend medical school in 2013. He enrolled at Florida State University College of Medicine and graduated in May 2017. He is now on the front lines in the fight against COVID19. He discusses his path from elite football player to doctor and he also tells us what he is seeing in his hospital as he and his fellow doctors and nurses fight COVID19. Mark Sanchez (@Mark_Sanchez), Former star QB at USC, played 10 seasons in the NFL with the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins. Sanchez is a current analyst for ESPN and is the Co-host of the 4th and Forever podcast. Sanchez discusses his memorable moments on the football field at USC and in the NFL, playing for Head Coaches Pete Carroll and Rex Ryan, he discusses Name, Image and Likeness for college athletes, he shares insight on the steps that elite college and NFL players will need to take before returning to the field after this long layoff due to COVID19 and he discusses his love of Broadway and music. Subscribe to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Ian Ayre, CEO of Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) & Molly Arbogast, POV Sports Marketing

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:30:32 -0000

Ian Ayre - CEO of MLS expansion franchise Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) joins us for an in-depth conversation. His club had to endure tornadoes devastating Nashville 48 hours after their first ever home match and then 2 weeks later, COVID19 hit. Ayre is the former CEO of Premiere League club Liverpool and is one of the sharpest CEO’s in sports. How is he helping his club navigate these unprecedented times and how is he scenario planning for what may lie ahead? He shares his insight with us. Molly Arbogast (@MollyArbogast1) - President and CEO of POV Sports Marketing (@POVsportsmktg). Molly has worked for the Philadelphia Eagles, the WNBA and Learfield Sports. She is a sports marketing and sponsorship expert. How are sports properties dealing with sponsors and how are sponsors dealing with sports properties during this time when live sports have disappeared and there is no place to activate? How are Tokyo 2020 and March Madness sponsors pivoting? We discuss the current sports marketing and sponsorship landscape with Molly. SUBSCRIBE to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Mike Finley, CEO of Boingo + Monica Spoelstra Metz, Certified Health Coach

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:29:04 -0000

Mike Finley (@MikeFinley) - CEO of Boingo (@Boingo), joins us to give us some tips on how to manage the connectivity in our homes. With most people working from a home office and also managing their streaming consumption, we are pushing our broadband limits more than ever. Boingo provides connectivity to some of the biggest sports venues and airports in the world and they are the proud sponsor of the Sports Business Radio Road Show. Monica Spoelstra Metz (@MonicaMetz) - Certified health coach and healthy cooking expert joins us to offer some great tips on how to manage stress as well as prepare healthy food and smoothies during these uncertain times. Monica is a former sports marketing executive and happens to be the sister of Miami HEAT Head Coach, Erik Spoelstra. Find more information at www.monicametz.com/SBR Sophia Berger joins the podcast to take you inside the Berger household during COVID-19. She also shares the perspective of a teen during this unprecedented time. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast (currently ranked #3 in the Sports News section on iTunes) on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Christian Dawkins, centerpiece of HBO's Documentary "THE SCHEME"

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 15:57:24 -0000

Christian Dawkins, centerpiece of the film "The Scheme" (debuting March 31 at 9pm ET exclusively on HBO) joins Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger for an in-depth conversation. In THE SCHEME, Christian Dawkins faces the camera for the first time and explains in fascinating detail how a kid from Saginaw, Michigan ended up in a hotel suite surrounded by FBI agents with a warrant for his arrest. Dawkins was orchestrating massive cash payments to top high school prospects with the help of Adidas, and, unbeknownst to him, undercover FBI agents. Ultimately, guilty verdicts on a range of fraud and bribery charges would leave Dawkins with approximately eighteen months of prison time. THE SCHEME also features, for the first time, wiretap audio of conversations Dawkins had with Will Wade (LSU Head Basketball Coach) and Sean Miller (University of Arizona Head Basketball Coach). But before the film debuts on HBO on March 31, Christian Dawkins joins Brian Berger for a wide-ranging conversation about the making of the film, why he chose THE SCHEME as the place to tell his side of the story and his thoughts on the current college basketball landscape and the NCAA. Dawkins also discusses Will Wade (LSU), Sean Miller (University of Arizona) and Rick Pitino (Iona). Dawkins’ candid conversation with Berger also includes a comparison of signing music artists to his current record label and how that differs from the ability to sign young athletes and why Dawkins believes that is wrong. Dawkins provides an insider’s perspective into the college basketball landscape unlike any you will hear. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Blake Lawrence (@Blake_Lawrence), CEO - Opendorse + Vada Manager (@VadaManager), Corporate Strategist

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:32:25 -0000

Blake Lawrence (@Blake_Lawrence), Co-Founder and CEO of Opendorse (@Opendorse) joins us for an in-depth conversation about how Opendorse is helping influential people - from athletes to CEO's - publish social content on behalf of their partners or organizations. Lawrence and Opendorse are leading the conversation on Name, Image, and Likeness by partnering with schools like University of Nebraska. Lawrence also discusses Opendorse's work with pro sports players unions such as the NFLPA and MLBPA. And we discuss how athletes and brands are pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic on their social media platforms. Vada Manager (@VadaManager), Founder of Manager Global Consulting and former Corporate Team Leader for Nike Inc. as well as a top corporate strategist and crisis PR expert joins us to discuss how sports teams, leagues, brands and companies can strategize their communications efforts during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Manager provides helpful tips and takeaways. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Fiverr. Fiverr’s marketplace helps you get more done with less. Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, podcast editing, photography, film editing, and more. Take Five and check out FIVERR.com and you will receive 10% off your first order by using our code SBR. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Charles Robinson, Yahoo NFL writer + Utilizing Tech to Help During Coronavirus

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:11:53 -0000

Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson), Senior NFL Writer for Yahoo Sports joins us to discuss the frenzy of activity in the NFL in the past week including the signing of Tom Brady by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We also discuss how the Coronavirus shutting down the sports world will likely impact the NFL Draft and construction of new stadiums in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Ross McConnell, Co-Founder and CEO of Blinder (@BlinderHQ) joins us to discuss how his company's technology is assisting sports leagues, teams and media outlets with capturing high quality video and audio content without having to send news or social media crews. As many athletes and executives are in isolation, this is a tool that is becoming increasingly important. Ross joins us from New Zealand utilizing Blinder's technology. We also discuss the latest impact of the Coronavirus on the sports and business worlds. And we offer up some suggestions on technologies that need to change in our world effective immediately in light of the state of affairs in our world and SBR Host Brian Berger shares his customized "life skills" curriculum he will be using with his daughter while she is on hiatus from school. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes or Spotify. Follow us on Twitter (@SBRadio) and Instagram (@SportsBusinessRadio).

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NFL Agent Mike McCartney, ESPN analyst Emmanuel Acho, Former NBA star Al Harrington

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:37:33 -0000

Mike McCartney (@MikeMcCartney7), NFL agent at Priority Sports for stars such as Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins joins us to discuss Cousins’ new contract extension, the impact the new NFL CBA has had on agents and their clients, his thoughts on the current NFL QB carousel with the news that Tom Brady is leaving New England and how the Coronavirus is impacting his job and his NFL clients. Emmanuel Acho (@theEMANacho) joins us to share his perspective on the new NFL CBA, the NFL free agent landscape and how his job at ESPN has changed with most talent being quarantined at home during the Coronavirus. Al Harrington (@cheddahcheese7), 16-year NBA vet and Founder of Harrington Wellness and Viola Extracts joins us to discuss his transition from NBA player to Cannabis business owner. Harrington discusses how his company started, naming Viola Extracts after his grandmother whose health has been helped by cannabis and how he has rolled up his sleeves to learn the Cannabis business. Harrington also discusses the impact he believes Cannabis will have on rest and recovery for athletes in the future. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Fiverr. Fiverr’s marketplace helps you get more done with less. Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, podcast editing, photography, film editing, and more. Take Five and check out FIVERR.com and you will receive 10% off your first order by using our code SBR.

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Emergency SBR Pod: The week Coronavirus Changed the Sports Landscape

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:27:48 -0000

The Sports Business Radio team takes an in-depth look at how the Coronavirus has changed the landscape of the sports world this week in an unprecedented way. We update you on the leagues, teams, brands and media outlets that have suspended operations and bring you the latest news from the sports, business and entertainment worlds. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Thanks to our sponsors Boingo Wireless and Mizzen + Main.

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The Impact of the Coronavirus on the Sports World

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:58:52 -0000

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger (@SBRadio) and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss the widespread impact of the Coronavirus on sports around the world. Which events have been canceled or postponed and what potentially lies ahead with this extremely fluid story? We also go in-depth on the decision by the NBA, MLB, NHL and MLS to temporarily close the team locker rooms and why Brian Berger believes locker rooms should be closed permanently and media access policies should be changed so that media interviews take place in a media/social media lounge. We discuss Tom Brady's launch of 199 Productions and the speculation that has come with that announcement about where Brady will play next season. And we dissect the PGA TOUR's new media rights deal that will pay them substantially more than their last media rights deal, while expanding coverage of the PGA and LPGA TOURS. Find the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram (@SportsBusinessRadio).

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Nate Burleson (@NateBurleson), Former NFL WR & Broadcaster with CBS, NFL Network, Extra TV

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 18:00:08 -0000

Nate Burleson (@NateBurleson), Former NFL WR & current broadcaster with the NFL Today on CBS, Good Morning Football on the NFL Network and Extra TV joins us to discuss his transition from elite pro athlete to Act 2 of his career as a broadcaster and businessperson. Burleson also weighs in on the CBA proposal from NFL owners to the NFLPA. John Ourand (@Ourand_SBJ), sports media reporter for the Sports Business Journal, join us to discuss Tony Romo's new $17M per year deal with CBS. We also discuss the sudden resignation of Disney Chair Bob Iger, NBC's crisis planning in case the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are postponed this summer due to the Coronavirus and the future of sports broadcasting on broadcast vs streaming platforms. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by ZipRecruiter. Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE by going to ZipRecruiter.com/SBR. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Rate and review our award-winning podcast on iTunes.

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Breaking Down the NFL CBA with Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt)

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:05:53 -0000

Former Green Bay Packers front office executive and Business of Sports podcast Host Andrew Brandt (@AndrewBrandt) joins us to break down the proposed new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NFL and NFL Players Association. What are the key deal points and how is this proposed CBA different than the last CBA? We have all of the nuances and details for you. We also discuss the Kobe and Gigi Bryant memorial at Staples Center and the amazing story of 42-year old zamboni driver Dave Ayres, who came in as the emergency backup goaltender for the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and stopped 8 of 10 shots to get credit for the 6-3 win. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Fiverr. Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, film editing, podcast editing and more. Take Five and check out FIVERR.com and you will receive 10% off your first order by using our code SBR. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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The Dilemma for MLB + 2020 NBA All-Star Recap

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 17:34:35 -0000

Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger is joined by Keith Forman to discuss the crisis that MLB finds itself embroiled in. We also discuss whether or not MLB's crisis will be isolated to the Astros and Red Sox or if there will be other teams who will be eventually revealed in the sign stealing scandal. We also recap NBA All-Star weekend including the impressive TV and digital numbers, the new format for the NBA All-Star game and tributes to David Stern and Kobe Bryant. Listen to Sports Business Radio on iTunes, Spotify or whenever you find your podcasts. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by KemperLesnik at NBA All-Star in Chicago

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:31:25 -0000

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment CEO Scott O’Neil join Brian Berger for conversations at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by KemperLesnik during NBA All-Star week in Chicago. The separate conversations were recorded in front of a studio audience. Engelbert discussed the WNBA’s new CBA, her path to WNBA Commissioner and the importance of investing in women’s sports. O’Neil discusses working for the late David Stern, the innovation of current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and his many roles as CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, including overseeing business operations for the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and the NHL’s New Jersey Devils. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams) - ESPN analyst & Entrepreneur

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 17:49:25 -0000

Jay Williams (@RealJayWilliams), ESPN Analyst on "Get Up" and "NBA Countdown" and co-host and producer for "The Boardroom" on ESPN + joins us to discuss his career as a basketball player where he was college basketball's Player of the Year at Duke University as well as his transition to successful broadcaster and entrepreneur after a horrific motorcycle accident ended his NBA career. Williams also discusses the importance of balancing family life with work, his business investments and he reflects on the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant. Listen to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or Audioboom. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Super Bowl LIV Mega-Pod with Peter O'Reilly, Eddie George & Jhoanna Alba

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:51:01 -0000

Peter O’Reilly (@PlOReilly) - EVP, Club Business & League Events for the NFL joins us to preview Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. O'Reilly and his staff are responsible for planning and executing the production for the Super Bowl, Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, Pro Bowl, NFL Draft and NFL International games for the NFL. Peter has overseen the planning and production of these events for the NFL since 2014. Eddie George (@EddieGeorge2727) - All-Time leading rusher for the Tennessee Titans, 1995 Heisman Trophy winner at Ohio State and actor on Broadway joins us to discuss his transition from the NFL to post-career, the brotherhood of athletes and his thoughts on how Super Bowl LIV will unfold. Johanna Alba (@AlbaLegacy) is a powerhouse LA designer with more than 1,200 NFL and NBA clients (including Magic Johnson, Russell Westbrook and Derek Henry). More than 100 players will come through her ALBA Experience (custom pop-up) in The Miami Design District to be outfitted or pick up suits. She also has a new collection for women and debuting ALBA by Donum shoes this week. We also reflect on the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant, who died this week along with his daughter and 7 others in a helicopter crash outside of Los Angeles. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Fiverr (@Fiverr). Fiverr connects businesses with freelancers who offer hundreds of digital services including graphic design, copywriting, web programming, film editing, and more. Take Five and check out FIVERR.com and you will receive 10% off your first order by using the code SBR. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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MLB Sign Stealing Scandal + David Stern Memorial Recap

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:04:21 -0000

Maury Brown (@BizBallMaury), Sports Business reporter for Forbes and member of the Baseball Writers Association of America, joins us to discuss MLB's sign-stealing scandal including the fallout so far and the likelihood of the scandal becoming more widespread. We also discuss Derek Jeter and Larry Walker being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as well as who was not inducted. Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger attended NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern's Memorial service this week at Radio City Music Hall in New York and he recaps the amazing service that brought together iconic people from the sports and entertainment world to honor an amazing man and sports executive. Listen to Sports Business Radio on iTunes, Spotify, AudioBoom or wherever you listen to your podcasts. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Zip Recruiter. ZipRecruiter is so effective that 4 out of 5 of employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate through the site within the first day. Sports Business Radio listeners can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/SBR. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Tom Garfinkel - President, Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:24:14 -0000

Tom Garfinkel (@TomGarfinkel), President & CEO of the NFL's Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium takes us behind the scenes as Miami prepares to host Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium. Garfinkel shares details on the nearly $1B in renovations that have been done to Hard Rock Stadium and the surrounding area as well as discusses how the Dolphins work in conjunction with the NFL to produce the Super Bowl, NFL Experience and Pepsi Halftime Show. Keith Forman, Sports Business Radio Co-Founder, joins us from New Orleans to share a bird's eye perspective for the College Football Playoff National Championship game between LSU and Clemson. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Please rate and review our podcast on iTunes.

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Reflecting on the Life & Legacy of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 18:10:18 -0000

Jon Wertheim (@Jon_Wertheim), Sports Illustrated Executive Editor and Senior Writer as well as Correspondent for 60 Minutes on CBS joins us to reflect on the life and legacy of NBA Commissioner Emeritus David Stern, who passed away on January 1, 2020. Wertheim, like Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger, knew Stern well and has a unique insight to share regarding Stern's life and legacy. We also dig into the TV numbers for the NFL Playoffs as well as discuss the futures of Tom Brady and Drew Brees. We update you on the NFL's coaching carousel and give you our thoughts about the recent hires. And we preview the College Football Playoff Championship game between LSU and Clemson. 2020 is Year 16 for Sports Business Radio. Find our podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Maryann Turcke, NFL COO at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 23:21:26 -0000

Maryann Turcke (@MaryannTurcke), NFL Chief Operating Officer joins us of a wide-ranging conversation about the business of the NFL at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo at Canoe Studios in New York City. The conversation was conducted in front of a studio audience comprised of students from Montclair State University's School of Communications and Media as well as from Columbia University. Maryann Turcke oversees all facets of the NFL’s business operations and was named one of Adweek’s Most Powerful Women in Sports. During her conversation with Brian Berger, Turcke discusses her career and leadership style, the future of content distribution for the NFL, the league's 100th anniversary, NFL events such as the Super Bowl and NFL Draft, Los Angeles and Las Vegas as NFL markets and Turcke offers her advice for students who are soon entering the work marketplace. Listen to this conversation on iTunes and Spotify.

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Brian Grant (@BrianGrantOrg) - Founder, Brian Grant Foundation, Former NBA Star

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:47:51 -0000

Brian Grant (@BrianGrantOrg) - Founder of the Brian Grant Foundation and former NBA star joins us to discuss his charitable foundation and how it is assisting those people living with Parkinson's. Grant was diagnosed with Parkinson's a decade ago following a successful 12-year NBA career with the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. Sports Business Radio is teaming with the Brian Grant Foundation for Giving Tuesday. Purchase a Sports Business Radio t-shirt from Parish Project and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Brian Grant Foundation (www.briangrant.org). Order a Sports Business Radio t-shirt by emailing Steve Ullrich at Parish Project at sullrich@ignite-design.net. Designs available on our Twitter feed @SBRadio or on our Instagram feed @SportsBusinessRadio. Donate to the Brian Grant Foundation directly on Giving Tuesday by going to www.briangrant.org. Also joining us on Sports Business Radio this week is Melissa Harper, Co-Founder and CEO of Good Sports (www.goodsports.org). Good Sports is a national nonprofit connecting Fortune 500 companies and the sports industry directly to underserved communities in an effort to save youth sports. Over the past 15 years, Good Sports has provided more than $50M worth of new sports equipment, footwear and apparel to 4265 youth programs impacting 7.2M kids in all 50 states. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Sports Business Radio!

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Maria Taylor (@MariaTaylor) - ESPN studio host & sideline reporter

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 23:09:05 -0000

Maria Taylor (@MariaTaylor) - ESPN studio host on NBA Countdown and College Gameday and sideline reporter for ESPN’s college basketball and football coverage joins Brian Berger on Sports Business Radio. Taylor attended the University of Georgia where she played volleyball and basketball for @UGAAthletics. She was named to the All-SEC volleyball team three times and was also a member of the USA A2 National Volleyball team. She graduated from Georgia in 2009 with a degree in broadcast news. She returned to the University to pursue her Master of Business Administration which she completed in May of 2013. She is a native of Alpharetta, Georgia. Taylor continues to mentor aspiring students looking to go into broadcasting by allowing them to shadow her on game days. In 2015, Maria Taylor co-founded a non-profit organization called The Winning Edge Leadership Academy. @theweleadership develops the next generation of women and minority leaders in the sports and entertainment business by providing mentors, an influential network, financial and cognitive resources as they begin their journey. We also work with the general student-athlete population to prepare them for life after college. Learn more at https://winningedgeleads.org (https://winningedgeleads.org/home) During our interview this week, Taylor shares with us how she prepares for her studio and sideline reporting as well as tells us the story of how her interview with President Obama came about at last season's Duke - North Carolina basketball game. Listen to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes or Spotify. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio or on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Nick Sakiewicz - National Lacrosse League Commissioner

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 17:47:26 -0000

Nick Sakiewicz (@NLLCommish) - National Lacrosse League Commissioner joins us to discuss his rapidly rising league, the NLL's heavy investment with showing their games on digital on BR Live and what they are doing to entice their demo of 35 and under. Sakiewicz also discusses the strong group of owners who own NLL franchises, franchise values and what's ahead for the league. Lofa Tatupu (@LofaTatupu) - The former NFL and USC standout joins us to discuss his new company ZoneinCBD and the increasingly crowded CBD market, which could be a $22B market by 2022. Tatupu discusses how CBD has had a remarkable effect on his health since he retired and how he started ZoneinCBD. We also announce the date, location and Featured Guest for the next Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk), former NFL WR/Podcaster/Uninterrupted Biz Dev

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:09:15 -0000

Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk), former NFL WR turned broadcaster & businessperson joins us to discuss the remarkable path he has taken as an undrafted player to the NFL, who earned an MBA from Columbia University while he was playing and then transitioned to a successful broadcast and business career after leaving the NFL. Hawkins is now a broadcaster for the NFL Network, a podcast co-host of the “ThomaHawk” podcast and he is the Director of Business Development for Uninterrupted, a digital sports media platform that empowers athletes to take control of their own stories and has the backing of LeBron James and Maverick Carter. Hawkins discusses his current roles as well as the importance of maximizing the value of being a current pro athlete during his career instead of waiting to think about his post-career until he retired. Also joining us is Greg Czerpak, President & Chief Operating Officer of 2nd Skull (@2ndSkull), a lineup of headgear products that uses scientifically engineered materials to protect the heads of athletes in sports such as soccer, football and lacrosse. The company received a grant from the NFL and is making tremendous advances in order to reduce concussions for athletes. Subscribe to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify and download 15 years of podcasts featuring interviews with the biggest names in sports and business. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen and Main. Visit mizzenandmain.com and enter the promo code "SBR" to save on your next purchase.

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Jeff Kearney - Global Head of Sports Marketing, Gatorade

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 16:46:53 -0000

Jeff Kearney - Global Head of Sports Marketing, Gatorade joins us on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. A 15-year veteran of Gatorade, Kearney has worked across many facets of the Gatorade marketing organization. From managing partnerships with key sports practitioners to overseeing the brand’s youth sports platforms, Kearney has driven many of the brand’s key equity and partnership platforms. We discuss Gatorade's origin, their portfolio of products and their targeted audience. Within the United States, Gatorade accounts for approximately 75% of market share in the sports drink category. Kearney tells us what Gatorade looks for in its athlete endorser partners, such as Zion Williamson, whom the brand signed to a partnership deal recently (Gatorade has also partnered with elite athletes such as Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Derek Jeter and Peyton Manning). We also discuss the NBA G League and the league granting access to incubate innovation and test professional athletes year-round. Kearney and Berger discuss some of the best all-time Gatorade commercials as well. Listen to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio or on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) - Portland Trail Blazers star & PullUpPod Host

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 16:07:19 -0000

PODCAST: Wide-ranging interview with Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. CJ discusses his podcast @PullUpPod (and the guests he still wants to interview on his pod), the @trailblazers culture he has helped to create with @DamianLillard, what he looks for in business partners like Moda Health, Li Ning and Jamba Juice, how his inner circle keeps him grounded, #fashion, #MentalHealth, his home state Cleveland Browns (who he roots for passionately) & his love of #Oregon #wine. Listen on #iTunes, #Spotify or by clicking on the link in our bio. This week’s edition of @SportsBusinessRadio is presented by @ZipRecruiter. 4 out of 5 employers who post on #ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. See why ZipRecruiter is effective for businesses of all sizes. Our listeners can try @ZipRecruiter for FREE at http://ziprecruiter.com/SBR. #CJMcCollum #TrailBlazers #RipCity #Portland #NBA #sportsbusiness #NBA #basketball #business #fashion #swaggycasual #sportsbusinessradio #brianberger #Culture #DamianLillard #KevinHart

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Mike Finley (@MikeFinley) - CEO of Boingo (@Boingo)

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 16:57:14 -0000

Mike Finley (@MikeFinley) - CEO of Boingo (@Boingo) joins us to discuss connectivity at sports venues, 5G and his role as CEO of Boingo. Boingo helps the world stay connected to the people and things they love. They build Wi-Fi, cellular and small cell networks at big venues like Soldier Field in Chicago, Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Phillips Arena in Atlanta and the Hollywood Bowl. Then Boingo monetizes those networks with a number of unique products and services. Nearly 80% of consumers use their phones at a sporting event for posting on social media, watching highlights, ordering food or merchandise or soon to place a bet on a game. Boingo is our partner on our Sports Business Radio Road Show series as well. Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger also weighs in with his thoughts on the NBA's partnership with China and the fallout that has come from Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey's tweet and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron's James' recent comments about Morey and China. Subscribe to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes or Spotify. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio or on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Mike McGoohan, Biofreeze (@Biofreeze) CMO

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:17:06 -0000

Mike McGoohan, Biofreeze (@Biofreeze) CMO joins us to discuss the company's strategy with sports sponsorships including sponsorship of the brand new Golden State Warriors Performance Center, the jersey patch for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and partnerships with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, Boston Celtics and San Francisco Marathon. McGoohan also discusses the importance of authenticity in marketing and branding. Biofreeze is the #1 clinically recommended pain relief product. The company started 25 years ago but just became available over the counter in the past 2 years. Listen to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Meghan Klingenberg (@MeghanKling) - U.S. Women's Soccer Star + Entrepreneur

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 16:29:53 -0000

Meghan Klingenberg (@MeghanKling), U.S. Women's Soccer Star and entrepreneur joins us to discuss her soccer career at the University of North Carolina, the U.S. Women's National Team (where she was part of the 2015 Women's World Cup Champion team and the 2016 U.S. Olympic team) and the NWSL's Portland Thorns, #EqualPay for the U.S. Women's National Team, concussions in soccer, being an entrepreneur, growing up in Pittsburgh and her love of food. Meghan is an intelligent and personable athlete who shares a unique perspective during this wide-ranging interview on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. Download the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Michael Lombardi (@MLombardiNFL), 3-time Super Bowl winning executive

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 18:40:49 -0000

Michael Lombardi (@MLombardiNFL), 3-time Super Bowl winning executive joins us on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. Throughout his three-decade long career with the NFL, Mike Lombardi worked as an NFL executive with the San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, and Oakland Raiders alongside NFL legends including Bill Belichick, Bill Walsh and Al Davis. On his podcast - The GM Shuffle, Lombardi tackles a wide range of topics weekly within the world of the NFL and breaks down everything listeners and fans need to know about players, coaches, organizations, the draft, free agency and all of the NFL storylines of the day. The GM Shuffle Podcast comes out twice a week on all Podcast platforms. Lombardi is also the author of the book Gridiron Genius: A Master Class in Winning Championships and Building Dynasties in the NFL. On Sports Business Radio, Lombardi discusses the factors that lead to a championship culture, team building, dealing with sports and business owners, communicating with athletes and what he learned from Bill Belichick and Bill Walsh. Anyone leading a sports franchise or business or who is in a role of leadership will find Lombardi's insights extremely enlightening. Listen to Sports Business Radio on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you find your podcasts. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Dennis Page - CEO, SLAM Media Inc.

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 16:33:08 -0000

Dennis Page, CEO of SLAM Media Inc. (@SlamOnline), joins us to discuss the iconic magazine's 25th anniversary. SLAM has masterfully blended basketball and hip hop cultures together for 25 years and the magazine has now blossomed into a multimedia brand. Page discusses SLAM's rich history, what he feels makes for compelling content, how SLAM is staying relevant via event, sponsorship and merchandise partnerships and what lies ahead. We also discuss the sports business headlines of the week including two new minority owners for the Los Angeles Dodgers and how Postmates and the New York Yankees are partnering to make ordering concessions items a seamless experience at Yankee Stadium. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen and Main (@MizzenandMain). Try their new performance Blazer and flannel shirts (in addition to their performance dress shirts) and use the code SBR at checkout to save $10 off your purchase. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Find the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes (in the Sports News section) and on Spotify.

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Antonio Brown Highjacking the NFL narrative, the fall of USA Basketball & Ridiculous Trademark Filings

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:59:10 -0000

Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss headlines of the week including Antonio Brown’s continued off the field problems and how those headlines are highjacking the otherwise positive narrative around the start to the NFL season, the NCAA vs LeBron James, two highly ridiculous trademark filings that were denied this week and the uphill battle USA Basketball is facing to recruit the best players as the rest of the world has closed the gap in international competitions. Jeremy Goldberg (@JeremyGoldberg) from LeagueApps (@LeagueApps) also joins us to discuss the ever-changing youth sports landscape and how his sports tech company is making life easier for youth sports organizers and entrepreneurs. To date, over 10 million users have used LeagueApps to manage and organize their programs, scheduling, payments, data and communications with parents and players—all in one place. Find the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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George Steinbrenner IV (@GSteinbrennerIV), Co-Owner & Partner with Harding Steinbrenner Racing

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 17:01:37 -0000

George Steinbrenner IV (@GSteinbrennerIV), Co-Owner & Partner with Harding Steinbrenner Racing, the grandson of legendary Yankees owner George Steinbrenner III, son of current Yankees Co-chairman Hank Steinbrenner and the youngest team owner in IndyCar history (age 22), joins us on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Steinbrenner discusses his passion for IndyCar racing, his close friendship with his star driver Colton Herta (age 19), the overall state of IndyCar, the pressure of delivering championships by carrying the Steinbrenner name and his special relationship with his Grandfather George Steinbrenner III. We also discuss the start of the college football and NFL seasons and the sale of MLB's Kansas City Royals. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by Mizzen and Main - mizzenandmain.com, the official dress shirt of Sports Business Radio. Use the code "SBR" at checkout and receive $10 off your purchase. It's the most comfortable dress shirt you'll ever wear and the choice of hundreds of elite athletes including Phil Mickelson and J.J. Watt.

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Doug Baldwin Jr. (@DougBaldwinJr) - Super Bowl Champion & 2x NFL Pro Bowler

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 17:32:51 -0000

Doug Baldwin Jr. (@DougBaldwinJr.) graduated from Stanford University before signing with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. During his 8 year career, he won a Super Bowl and played in two Pro Bowls. He led the NFL in TD receptions in 2015. Most notably, Baldwin is a Board member of the Players Coalition, a 2018 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian award finalist, and was selected the 2013 Seahawks Man of the Year, for his extraordinary leadership and service in the community. Baldwin Jr. joins Brian Berger for a wide-ranging interview on Sports Business Radio to discuss his football career, his meaningful work in the community as a Board member with the Players Coalition, the recent retirement of Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck (Baldwin Jr. played college football with Luck at Stanford) and the mental health of athletes. Also on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio, Chris Wimmer, Host of the Infamous America podcast joins us to discuss Black Barrel Media’s latest podcast - the telling of the true story of the 1919 World Series Black Sox scandal. The 8-episode podcast travels through Baseball as amateur activity leading into a professional sport, formation of White Sox, the glory days of the players involved, the many factors that lead to the scandal, the actual scandal and finishes with a couple expert interview on the topic. This is the 100 Year Anniversary of the scandal. Find the Infamous America Black Sox podcast on iTunes, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Zip Recruiter. Hiring used to be hard. Multiple job sites, stacks of resumes, a confusing review process. But today, hiring can be easy and you only have to go to one place to get it done - Zip Recruiter. Sports Business Radio listeners can try Zip Recruiter for FREE by going to ZipRecruiter.com/SBR (http://ziprecruiter.com/SBR) .

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Dr. W. Chris Winter (@SportSleepDoc) - Sleep specialist to Elite Athletes and Sports Teams

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:57:12 -0000

Dr. W. Chris Winter (@SportSleepDoc) - Renowned sleep specialist and author of the book “The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It”. Winter provides his expertise to several pro sports teams including NBA and MLB teams. More and more sports teams are working with sleep consultants to map out the best travel and sleep patterns for their seasons, how to utilize sleep for recovery. Dr. Winter is a foremost sleep expert who has many great tips to share that will benefit elite athletes, coaches and everyday people during his conversation with Brian Berger on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. #Sleep #Performance #Rest #Recovery #Athletes #Sports

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Matthias Metternich, CEO ART OF SPORT & Jay Sharman, CEO of La Vida Baseball

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:55:07 -0000

Matthias Metternich, Co-Founder/CEO ART OF SPORT & Jay Sharman, CEO of TeamWorks Media and La Vida Baseball join us for conversations on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. ART OF SPORT (@ArtofSport) launched in 2018 and uses innovative skincare science and better ingredients to give all athletes body care products that help them feel, perform, and compete at their best. Athlete partners include Kobe Bryant, James Harden and Javier Baez. La Vida Baseball is a digital media company that tells Latino baseball stories through original video, live shows, written and social content. Launched in 2017, La Vida Baseball has emerged as the fastest growing Latino sports digital media company in the United States. A partnership between TeamWorks Media – a Chicago based marketing company started in 2000 – and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, La Vida Baseball reaches more than six million English-preferred U.S. Latino fans per month. For more information, visit www.lavidabaseball.com (https://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=91270196&msgid=1289164&act=87MG&c=378500&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lavidabaseball.com) or follow at @LaVidaBaseball. We also discuss this week's sports business headlines including the NCAA quickly amending their "Rich Paul Rule" for NBA agents and Oakland Raiders WR Antonio Brown's grievance against the NFL over which helmet he can wear this upcoming season. Subscribe to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of the Sports Business Radio podcast is presented by the INFAMOUS AMERICA podcast from Black Barrel Media on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any player of your choice. The series is available right now. This year marks the 100th anniversary of one of the most infamous events in American sports history: the Black Sox Scandal. If you liked the book or the movie, “Eight Men Out,” hear the full story of the eight the Chicago White Sox players who were banned from baseball for conspiring with gamblers to lose the 1919 World Series.

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Rick Welts (@RickWelts), President & COO, Golden State Warriors

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:08:25 -0000

Rick Welts (@RickWelts), President & COO Golden State Warriors and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer joins Brian Berger for a wide-ranging conversation on Sports Business Radio. Welts discusses his Hall of Fame career that spans nearly 40 years and includes stints with the Seattle SuperSonics, NBA league office, Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. Welts, who is credited with the creation of NBA All-Star Weekend, reflects on how the NBA has changed during his tenure and what lies ahead for the Golden State Warriors and the NBA. Welts also previews the opening of the brand new Chase Center in San Francisco. The state-of-the-art arena will play home to the Golden State Warriors and 200 events per year including major concerts. The Chase Center was financed 100% privately with no tax payer money and is set to open in early September. Listen to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify or AudioBoom. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen and Main dress shirts. Save on your next Mizzen and Main purchase by entering promo code SBR at checkout. Visit https://www.mizzenandmain.com and find out why Mizzen and Main is the choice of elite athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt and the official dress shirt of Sports Business Radio.

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Tim Howard (@TimHowardGK) - USMNT & Colorado Rapids Goalie

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 20:13:39 -0000

Legendary soccer goalie Tim Howard (@TimHowardGK) joins us for a wide-ranging interview. Howard discusses his epic 22-year soccer career playing in MLS and the English Premiere League as well as for the U.S. Men's National Team, his pending retirement from playing soccer, his transition post-career to team ownership and broadcasting, the state of U.S. Soccer, how MLS ranks globally, what he looks for in his endorsement partners, parenting and his work with young people who have Tourette's Syndrome through his Howard's Heroes program. Listen on iTunes, Spotify or Audioboom by typing in Sports Business Radio.

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Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard), Portland Trail Blazers

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:52:03 -0000

Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard), Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard sits down for a wide-ranging conversation with Sports Business Radio. Lillard discusses how important it is for him to be authentic, how he has used his authenticity to build a global personal brand from small-market Portland, Oregon, his partnerships with companies like adidas, Biofreeze (and how they all work together when it comes to his efforts), his forthcoming rap album, his use of social media, his work in the community that led to his winning the NBA’s prestigious J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award and how Fatherhood has changed his perspective amongst other topics. Download the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Full interview transcript and blog post for Damian Lillard interview available here: https://medium.com/sports-business-radio/damian-lillard-interview-with-sports-business-radio-74f5aed5e83f #RipCity #DameTime #DameDolla #NBA

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Women's World Cup + NBA Free Agency Recap

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:20:14 -0000

Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs break down the U.S. Women’s National team’s victory at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. We discuss TV ratings for World Cup, as well as strategies for women’s pro soccer to keep the World Cup momentum going. We also tell you which companies have signed on to be sponsors since the USWNT claimed the title and how the women can gain equal pay. We discuss the landscape changing moves made in the NBA this week including Kawhi Leonard’s move from the Toronto Raptors to the Los Angeles Clippers and the mega trade that saw Paul George go from the Oklahoma City Thunder to join Leonard on the Clippers. The battle for LA will be more hotly contested than ever. What does this trade mean for the future of Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook and where might he be traded to? And we debate who will have the highest selling NBA jersey next season with Kevin Durant and LeBron James switching numbers and several other NBA superstars joining new teams. Does the MLB All-Star game matter and might the NFL and NFLPA reach a deal on a new collective bargaining agreement before the start of the 2019 season? We discuss on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. And we announce where our 2nd Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo of 2019 will take place. This week’s edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Zip Recruiter. Hiring is challenging. But there’s one place you can go where hiring is simple, fast and smart. A place where growing businesses connect to qualified candidates. That place is ZipRecruiter.com/SBR. Our listeners can try Zip Recruiter for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/SBR

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NBA stars Andre Iguodala, Victor Oladipo & Jaylen Brown talk investing & tech

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:55:30 -0000

NBA stars Andre Iguodala, Jaylen Brown and Victor Oladipo sit down with Sports Business Radio's Brian Berger to talk investing, tech and basketball at the Bloomberg Players Tech Summit in San Francisco. We also discuss a wild start to NBA Free Agency with some of the biggest names in the league changing uniforms, including Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets. And we discuss the strong TV ratings and jersey sales for the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team as they advance in the 2019 World Cup in France.

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Latest NBA Free Agency Intel + Kevin Atlas interview

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 16:53:55 -0000

We bring you our latest intel around the upcoming NBA Free Agency period which starts this Sunday. Where will Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Kawhi Leonard and other top free agents sign and what will the deciding factors be? We have a slew of intelligent inside information to share. We also tell you who the leading company is to sign New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson to a lucrative shoe deal and what the rookie’s mindset about brand deals is heading into his first season in the NBA. Kevin Atlas, the first player missing a limb to play NCAA Division I basketball, he overcame the early death of his father, a challenging home environment and a legion of critics to become one of the top high school basketball players in his home state of California while earning a scholarship to join the Manhattan College Jaspers. Atlas is traveling around the world as a motivational speaker who inspires everyone he meets. He also discusses his documentary, upcoming book and his meeting with former President George W. Bush.

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Rudy Cline-Thomas - Founder of the VC firm Mastry Inc.

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:50:53 -0000

Rudy Cline-Thomas, Founder of the VC firm Mastry Inc., Founding Partner of the Bloomberg Players’ Tech Summit in San Francisco and Investment partner of Golden State Warriors Star Andre Iguodala joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the recipe for making smart investments, the changing investment model for pro athletes and we preview the upcoming Bloomberg Players' Tech Summit on June 27th. We also discuss the impact of Kevin Durant's achilles injury on his future and the latest TV ratings for the NBA Finals. And we cover the David Ortiz shooting in the Dominican Republic, the start of Women's World Cup, a Game 7 for the NHL's Stanley Cup and Rafael Nadal's dominance at the French Open. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen + Main - the most comfortable and best looking dress shirt you will ever wear. Enter the promo code "SBR" at checkout and save on your next order. Hook Dad up for Father's Day with a dress shirt he will love. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Alex Honnold (@AlexHonnold), Pro Rock Climber and Focus of Oscar-winning documentary "Free Solo"

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:54:36 -0000

Alex Honnold (@AlexHonnold), professional adventure rock climber whose free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. Alex became the first climber to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan wall and it was captured on film for the Oscar-winning Best Documentary, "Free Solo". Honnold recently joined the Board of Directors of El Cap, the parent company of Earth Treks’ and Planet Granite’s world-class climbing facilities. Honnold plans to represent the interests of the climbing community as El Cap continues to expand its aspirational rock climbing and training facilities across the country. Honnold also leads the Honnold Foundation, whose mission is to reduce environmental impact and address inequality by supporting solar energy initiatives worldwide (honnoldfoundation.org).

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KD's Future, NBA Finals, NBA Supermax & NHL Stanley Cup

Tue, 28 May 2019 16:48:35 -0000

We dig deep into the future of Kevin Durant as well as discuss the NBA Finals (Warriors vs Raptors) and NHL Stanley Cup (Bruins vs Blues). We discuss the far-reaching implications of the recent All-NBA votes, how those will impact specific players who were eligible for a Supermax contract if they were named to one of the three All-NBA teams and we ask why the media is solely responsible for the All-NBA vote with tens of millions of dollars at stake for certain NBA players. We also recap the the Indy 500 and our trip to New York including our first trip to Yankee Stadium. Listen to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify and follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Mizzen + Main. Try the dress shirts that have been game changers for us (as well as Phil Mickelson, JJ Watt and Kyler Murray) with comfort and flexibility. Enter promo code "SBR" when you make your purchase at www.mizzenandmain.com and save on your order.

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Mark Miles, IndyCar CEO

Wed, 22 May 2019 17:04:57 -0000

Mark Miles, CEO of IndyCar joins us in person in New York City to discuss this Sunday's Indy 500 as well as the state of IndyCar Racing, IndyCar's new title sponsor and their comprehensive deal with NBC. Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs also recap the 2019 Sports PR Summit held at The Players' Tribune in New York City. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio

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Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac), Golfer/Brand Ambassador/Influencer

Tue, 14 May 2019 16:55:18 -0000

Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac on Twitter & @ _paige.renee on Instagram), joins us to discuss golf, her golf trick shots, her ascent as an influencer and top brand ambassador, how she navigates the world of social media, her role as a spokesperson for the Cybersmile Foundation, which battles online bullying and her background coming from a talented sports family. Learn more about Paige at http://www.paigespiranac.com. Find the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Alex Williamson, Bumble, Chief Brand Officer

Tue, 07 May 2019 16:25:27 -0000

Alex Williamson, Chief Brand Officer for Bumble (@Bumble) joins us to discuss the women-first social networking app, with over 55 million users, that connects people across dating, friendship and professional networking. Bumble has partnerships with the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers and with tennis icon and CEO Serena Williams. The Bumble Fund launched in 2018 with a mission to invest in underrepresented women founders, and to reconsider the venture ecosystem with women in mind. Williamson discusses how Bumble is empowering women in dating, business and finding friends. She was one of the company’s original employees when Bumble launched in 2014 and she now oversees everything related to the Bumble brand. Since 2014, Bumble has facilitated over half a billion women-led first moves and the app is now being used in 150 countries around the world. Bumble is free and available in the App Store and Google Play. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by Mizzen + Main, the official dress shirt worn by Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger. It’s like athletic wear disguised as a dress shirt making them great for travel. They’ve taken the hassle out of looking great through wrinkle resistance and the ability to wash your shirts at home. Save $10 off your next Mizzen + Main purchase by visiting www.mizzenandmain.com and entering SBR at checkout. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio

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NBA & NHL Playoffs/NFL Draft Recap Edition of Sports Business Radio

Wed, 01 May 2019 16:36:49 -0000

We dive into the NBA and NHL Playoffs TV ratings as well as tell you what the local TV ratings were for NBA and NHL teams for the 2018-19 season on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. Which teams saw the biggest increase and decrease in TV ratings? How have the leagues fared on the national TV broadcasts? We also recap a HUGE NFL Draft - both the TV ratings and the record setting attendance in Nashville (and we compare the numbers to last Sunday's record setting numbers for HBO's Game of Thrones episode). You'll be up to speed on all of the other sports headlines of the week as well. Doug Terfehr of Mizzen + Main joins us to discuss the company's performance fabric dress shirt worn by Phill Mickelson, JJ Watt and #1 NFL Draft pick and Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray. We also announce a new partnership between Sports Business Radio and Mizzen + Main. And we preview the upcoming Sports PR Summit on May 21 in New York City and let you know the big names from across the sports world who will be joining us at The Players' Tribune. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Zip Recruiter - the smartest way to hire. Sports Business Radio listeners can try Zip Recruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/SBR. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Please subscribe to, rate and review the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes. Our podcast is also available on Spotify, Audioboom and Stitcher.

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Jeff Levick, CEO - The Players' Tribune

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:19:40 -0000

Jeff Levick (@JeffLevick), CEO of The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) joins us for an in-depth conversation to discuss Derek Jeter's digital publishing company. From The Players' Tribune's various content platforms, to their distribution and monetization strategies, to the unique way they tell the stories of athletes from around the world, we dig into the elements that have made The Players' Tribune a success. We also preview the 2019 Sports PR Summit, which is hosted by The Players' Tribune at their headquarters in New York City on May 21. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram on @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Inside the Business of Tiger Woods' win at The Masters

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:03:26 -0000

Sports Illustrated golf writer Daniel Rapaport (@Daniel_Rapaport) joins us to discuss Tiger Woods' historic and emotional win at The Masters - Woods' 5th green jacket and his 15th major. From the record-setting TV ratings for CBS to the sponsors that activated most effectively around Tiger's big win, to the impact the win had on Nike's stock, we have lots of data for you for what this win meant to the businesses impacted by Tiger. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram on @sportsbusinessradio and subscribe to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify.

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Celebrating 15 Years of Sports Business Radio - BONUS podcast

Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:23:17 -0000

BONUS podcast to celebrate 15 years of Sports Business Radio. Our show launched on April 11, 2004. During this podcast, Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs reflect on the 15 year history of the show. We also listen to some of our favorite moments in our show's history including highlights from interviews with Mark Cuban, Jack Nicklaus, John McEnroe, Charles Barkley, Michael Vick, Chris Evert, David Stern and Mark Emmert. Thanks for 15 great years and we look forward to bringing you many more insightful conversations on Sports Business Radio in the future. Subscribe to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Audioboom and Stitcher.

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Brian Windhorst, ESPN NBA Insider and Author of the book LeBron Inc.

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 17:20:14 -0000

Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) joins us to discuss his new book LeBron Inc., which takes a look at the inner workings of the business empire that LeBron James and his team have built. Windhorst discusses how James has scored big with equity deals instead of taking flat fee endorsement deals, the business team he has surrounded himself with and the sneaker battle that took place to land James coming out of high school that resulted in Nike signing one of the most marketable athletes of this generation. Windhorst and Brian Berger also discuss Klutch Sports and James’ role with the agency led by Rich Paul, but heavily influenced by James’ star power. Get Brian Windhorst's new book LeBron Inc. on Amazon or available at bookstores everywhere. Subscribe to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Audioboom and Stitcher.

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Jeanie Buss - Los Angeles Lakers owner at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 07:06:56 -0000

The Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo with Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss (@JeanieBuss). The wide-ranging conversation took place on the campus of Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles before a studio audience of students and invited guests. Buss discussed the Lakers season, having alignment with Magic Johnson on the future direction of the team and the business impact of LeBron James. Buss also discussed the impact that her late father Dr. Jerry Buss and her mentor Billie Jean King have had on her, the current dynamic with her siblings, mental health in the NBA and she offers valuable nuggets of advice for those wanting a career in the sports business. Listen to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes and Spotify.

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Blake Lawrence, Co-Founder & CEO - Opendorse

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:15:36 -0000

Blake Lawrence (@Blake_Lawrence), Co-Founder & CEO of Opendorse (@opendorse) joins us on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. Lawrence, a former football player at the University of Nebraska, launched Opendorse in 2012\. Since then, Opendorse has become the world's leading athlete marketing platform. More than 6,000 athletes around the world use opendorse to receive content from partners and publish to their personal social channels like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with one click. Leading sports organizations like the PGA TOUR, NFLPA, MLBPA and LPGA use the platform to send video highlights, photos, GIFs, and more to athletes. Lawrence discusses his company, the recipe for "engaging" content on social media, which athletes use social media the best and how athletes are partnering with brands like never before to activate campaigns on social media. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week including the TV ratings for March Madness on CBS/Turner, lawyer Michael Avenatti's arrest after his attempt to extort Nike and how Apple's announcement of a new streaming service will impact the sports landscape. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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JoAn Scott, Managing Director of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 16:41:50 -0000

Step inside March Madness with JoAn Scott - Managing Director of the Men’s Basketball Championships for the NCAA joins us to take us behind the scenes for this year's NCAA Tournament. Scott discusses how she oversees the operations for one of America's biggest annual sporting events, the 18 media platforms the Tournament is now shown on, the Selection Committee and seeding for the Tournament, what the NCAA has done to cover costs for families of the players participating in the Final Four and advice for managing many people for a large-scale event like the NCAA Tournament. Also on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio, we discuss Mike Trout's record-setting 12-year, $430M contract with the Los Angeles Angels and Odell Beckham Jr.'s trade to the Cleveland Browns. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by ZipRecruiter. Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at ziprecruiter.com/SBR. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Kara Lynn Joyce (@KaraLynnJoyce) - Olympian & Founder of LEAD Sports Summit

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 22:58:30 -0000

Kara Lynn Joyce (@KaraLynnJoyce), 4-time Olympic medalist & 3-time Olympic swimmer, 18-time NCAA champion and Founder & CEO of the LEAD Sports Summit (@leadsportssummit) joins us to discuss her annual event that connects young female athletes with accomplished women in sports during a 4 day, 3 night all-inclusive summit. She also discusses life after her decorated Olympic career. Learn more about the LEAD Sports Summit at LeadSportsSummit.com.

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Kevin Lavelle (@KevinSLavelle) - Founder & CEO of Mizzen and Main

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:47:25 -0000

Kevin Lavelle (@KevinSLavelle), Founder & CEO of men's dress shirt company Mizzen and Main (@MizzenandMain) joins us to discuss how the company is cleverly parlaying relationships with high profile athletes like Phil Mickelson and JJ Watt into increased visibility for the company. The TV/digital/social media campaign featuring Phil Mickelson and another campaign around "Textile Dysfunction" have gone viral and lead to big sales for the company. Lavelle also discusses how the company was started, how he came up with the Mizzen and Main name, the unique deal structure with his athlete ambassadors, why the company handles its ad campaigns in-house, the advantages of being a small and nimble company, advice for entrepreneurs, how to make yourself relevant with high profile people and why he chose to launch his own podcast - Founders 15 (available on iTunes). Listen to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, AudioBoom, Tunein and Stitcher. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Jeff Attinella (@Jeff_Attinella1) - Portland Timbers Goalkeeper

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:12:28 -0000

Jeff Attinella (@Jeff_Attinella1) - Goalkeeper for @MLS Western Conference Champion Portland Timbers (@TimbersFC) joins us to discuss the mindset of a goalkeeper, the Timbers' magical run to the MLS Cup last season, the state of Major League Soccer and being an entrepreneur with a children's book publishing company and his new "J to Z" podcast with Timbers teammate Zarek Valentin. In our headlines segment, Brian Berger and Bryan Griggs discuss how the shoe market has changed for Duke basketball sensation Zion Williamson following his shoe blowout and injury last week and we also discuss the allegations against New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and how those allegations impact his future and the Patriots' future. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Subscribe to the Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Tunein, Stitcher or AudioBoom.

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Why NOW is the time for James Dolan to Sell the New York Knicks

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 18:49:07 -0000

Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss a variety of topics including why NOW is the time for James Dolan to sell the New York Knicks. Berger and Griggs also recap the 2019 NBA All-Star weekend and the Daytona 500 and they explain the NFL's settlement with and Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram on @SportsBusinessRadio.

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NASCAR star Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) Daytona 500 winner & Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 20:24:55 -0000

NASCAR star Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) - 2007 Daytona 500 winner & 2014 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Champion joins us to discuss this Sunday's Daytona 500 as well as his diverse business interests, which include an athlete management company, radio show on SiriusXM, endorsement partners and charitable foundation. Harvick tells about how he got his start in racing and how his race car is being turned into beer cans via a promotion with Busch Beer. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo (@Boingo). Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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The Current State of the NBA with Ric Bucher (@RicBucher)

Wed, 06 Feb 2019 17:01:29 -0000

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger (former Portland Trail Blazers executive) and longtime NBA Insider Ric Bucher (@RicBucher) combine their deep network of NBA contacts and vast knowledge of the league to do the deep dive into the current landscape of the NBA on this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. As the 2019 NBA Trade Deadline approaches, we discuss: - LeBron’s Conflict of Interest with Klutch Sports - 2 Emotional People - Kyrie Irving and Danny Ainge - Headed for a Divorce? - Is Kevin Durant to the Knicks a Foregone Conclusion? - Future of Anthony Davis - Would You Trade Zion for Any Current NBA Player? Download the Bucher & Friends daily podcast on iTunes. Follow them on Twitter @BucherFriends This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by ZipRecruiter & the Robinhood App.

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Super Bowl LIII Primer

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:41:34 -0000

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs preview all aspects of Super Bowl LIII between the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. From sports gambling (overall money wagered on the game, prop bets and how the new sports gambling laws in the U.S. will impact this year's betting) to Super Bowl commercials (cost for a thirty-second ad, lineup of advertisers, celebrities appearing in ads) to the music lineup at the top Super Bowl parties and the Pepsi Halftime Show to the TV ratings for the most watched program of the year. We'll even tell you what the most popular food items are and how much of each item is consumed on Super Bowl Sunday. You'll be the smartest person at your Super Bowl party if you spend an hour with us.

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Peter O’Reilly (@ploreilly) - NFL SVP of Events & Club Business Development

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:44:53 -0000

Peter O’Reilly (@ploreilly) - Senior Vice President of Events and Club Business Development for the NFL takes us behind the scenes for the planning and production for Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta, including the game itself, the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, Super Bowl Live, the Super Bowl Experience and Super Bowl Opening Night. O'Reilly and his staff are responsible for planning and executing the production for the Super Bowl, Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, Pro Bowl, NFL Draft and NFL International games for the NFL. Peter has overseen the planning and production of these events for the NFL since 2014. O'Reilly also discusses the future locations for the Super Bowl and NFL Draft.

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Lauri Markkanen (@MarkkanenLauri) - Chicago Bulls Power Forward

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:04:25 -0000

Lauri Markkanen (@MarkkanenLauri), Chicago Bulls power forward and one of the bright young stars in the NBA, joins us to discuss his NBA career thus far, growing up in his native Finland, his love for Hockey and his partnership with Neste (@NesteGlobal), which is a company based in Helsinki and focuses on how to better our earth's environment and what he is personally doing to reduce our earth's carbon footprint, including giving up red meat.

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Pete McPartland - Chairman, President & CEO of Sentry

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:32:52 -0000

Pete McPartland, Chairman, President & CEO of Sentry, the Title Sponsor of the Sentry Tournament of Champions PGA TOUR event at Kapalua Golf Course in Maui joins Brian Berger to discuss why his company made the decision to enter into a 5-year sponsorship deal with the PGA Tour and why they specifically chose the TOC event at Kapalua to sponsor. Berger attended the 2019 Sentry TOC in Maui and offers his firsthand experience at the PGA Tour event won by Xander Schauffele, who shot a course-record 62 during the final round to win the tournament. We also discuss Clemson's thrashing of Alabama in the College Football Playoff Championship game and the sagging market for tickets and interest in a game pitting teams who had met previously in the same game. And in our headlines we give you the numbers for NFL attendance in 2018 as well as share details of the league's new deal with Caesar's Entertainment.

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Sports Business Radio's Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2018

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 17:45:42 -0000

Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs count down Sports Business Radio's Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2018. They also reflect on some of their favorite interviews on Sports Business Radio in 2018 and they preview the biggest sports business stories ahead for 2019. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the team at Sports Business Radio.

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Oliver Luck, XFL Commissioner at Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 22:13:52 -0000

Oliver Luck (@OliverLuckXFL), Commissioner of the XFL (@XFL2020) sits down with Brian Berger at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo (@Boingo) at The Players' Tribune in New York City in front of a studio audience of students from Montclair State University's School of Communication and Media as well as invited guests for an in-depth conversation. Luck discusses the XFL, which will launch in February of 2020, including the cities that will have teams, rules for XFL games, broadcast and OTT partnerships, salaries for XFL players and structure for the league and teams. Luck also discusses his past roles with NFL Europe, the Houston Dynamo, Athletic Director at West Virginia, Executive VP with the NCAA and as an NFL QB for 5 years with the Houston Oilers. Oliver Luck also talks about his relationship with his son, Indianapolis Colts star QB Andrew Luck.

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Matt Higgins (@MHiggins) - Shark on ABC's "Shark Tank" & Co-Founder of RSE Ventures

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:00:56 -0000

Matt Higgins (@MHiggins) - CEO and Co-Founder of RSE Ventures, Vice Chairman of the Miami Dolphins and a Shark on ABC's hit TV show "Shark Tank". Higgins takes us behind the scenes and into the "Shark Tank". He shares whether he's investing his own money or not and how much information is provided about the companies making their pitches on the hit TV show. Higgins also discusses his company RSE Ventures, which is a partnership with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross. Higgins shares the elements he looks for in order to invest in a company and previews sectors that will be hot for investments in the future. Higgins also discusses his role as press secretary for the City of New York on 9/11 during one of the biggest crisis in U.S. history. Learn more about Matt and RSE Ventures at www.rseventures.com.

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TJ Adeshola (@TJay) - Head of US Sports Partnerships @Twitter

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:28:09 -0000

TJ Adeshola (@TJay) - Head of U.S. Sports Partnerships @Twitter joins us to discuss the growth of the social media platform and his role negotiating partnerships with U.S sports league, athletes and properties. TJ discusses the factors Twitter takes into consideration when determining what kind of content to bring to the platform, how athletes are using Twitter to speak out on non-sports issues while building their global brands and the success of live video programming that allows for real-time conversations on Twitter. TJ also discusses how esports/gaming and sports gambling will impact Twitter in the future. We also discuss how hashtags and emojis are created on the platform. Follow Sports Business Radio on our verified Twitter account @SBRadio.

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Thanksgiving Edition of Sports Business Radio

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:07:46 -0000

Karen Osborn (@KarenOsborn22), Founder of the non-profit organization Kusewera (@Kusewera) joins us for a special Thanksgiving edition of Sports Business Radio. Kusewera’s mission is to empower and educate children in Malawi, Africa through active and creative PLAY. Osborn, a life-long athlete, started this non-profit organization after a trip to Malawi in 2008 changed her life. Now her organization is impacting thousands of children in Africa. Learn more about Kusewera during this inspiring conversation with Karen. Brian Berger and Bryan Griggs discuss what they are most thankful for and even provide some of their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Happy Thanksgiving to our listeners and social media followers.

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The Problems that MLB is Facing Going Forward

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 22:13:59 -0000

Sports Business Radio Host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss the Sports Business Radio podcast winning a Cynopsis Media Award for Best Podcast at the recent Cynopsis Media Awards in New York City. Berger outlines the problems that Major League Baseball is facing moving forward and the warning signs that are already surfacing. Berger and Griggs also discuss the recent mishandling of crisis situations at the University of Maryland, Ohio State, Michigan State, Penn State, Florida State and Baylor - and how the NCAA fits into the equation. And Berger and Griggs reflect on their trip to Miami for recent interview with Miami Dolphins President Tom Garfinkel and Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra. They also preview the big names who will be joining Sports Business Radio for the remainder of 2018. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by the Robinhood app (@RobinhoodApp). Robinhood is an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFS, options, and cryptos- all commission-free. Robinhood is giving Sports Business Radio listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at SBRADIO.robinhood.com today to take advantage and to start building your portfolio.

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Jordi Bertomeu - President, Chairman and CEO of Euroleague Basketball

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 19:56:14 -0000

Jordi Bertomeu - President, Chairman and CEO of Euroleague Basketball (@Euroleague) joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the growth of the league, the league's partnership with IMG, having NBA legend Tony Parker on board as an owner of their club in Lyon, France, the transition from Euroleague to the NBA by Luka Doncic, when Euroleague may have a team in the UK, the world-class atmosphere at Euroleague Final Four and the challenge of managing a pro sports league that has clubs across 13 different countries, which makes for a mix of cultures, economies and politics.

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Erik Spoelstra - Miami Heat Head Coach

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:31:50 -0000

Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat Head Coach joins Brian Berger for a candid, wide-ranging conversation. Spoelstra discusses being a new father, coping with the stresses that come with being an NBA coach, dealing with the 24/7 news cycle, the responsibility he feels he has to Heat owner Micky Arison and Heat President Pat Riley, the difference between coaching superstars versus developing young players, his special relationships with New York Knicks Head Coach David Fizdale and Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade, his "life duty" to help the people in the Philippines, growing up around the Portland Trail Blazers, thoughts on late Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen, the #1 determining factor for success and the inspiration he draws from watching his veteran players set the "right examples" for younger players.

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Tom Garfinkel - President, Miami Dolphins at Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 21:21:35 -0000

The Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo features an in-depth conversation with Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium President and CEO Tom Garfinkel (@TomGarfinkel) live before a studio audience from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Berger and Garfinkel discuss the business of the Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium (which will host the 2020 Super Bowl and 2021 College Football Playoff Championship game). Garfinkel also discusses his path from college student to pro sports executive and the Miami Dolphins award-winning digital content and the decision to bring all of that content in-house. The Dolphins are also one of the leaders in all of pro sports with their efforts in the community via their Teamwork at Work, Football Unites and Dolphins Cancer Challenge initiatives and Garfinkel discusses those efforts. Garfinkel also answers questions from college students in attendance at the Sports Business Radio Road Show. #SBRMiami #FinsUp

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Paul Allen (late owner of Portland Trail Blazers & Seattle Seahawks) & Marshall Glickman (Former Trail Blazers President)

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 16:27:40 -0000

We look back on the life and legacy of the late Paul Allen (@PaulGAllen), billionaire owner of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks who died this week at age 65. Paul Allen joined Sports Business Radio for a rare interview and we bring that to you from our archives. In the interview Allen discussed the legacy he hoped to leave with his sports teams and diverse portfolio of companies. Former Portland Trail Blazers President and G2 Strategic Founder Marshall Glickman also joins us for an insider's perspective into Paul Allen and his inner circle. Glickman dealt with Allen often on the construction of the Moda Center and other Trail Blazers business and real estate dealings. Glickman shares stories only someone with his access would have about Allen. This week's episode of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by the Robinhood app. Download the commission free trading app today at sbradio.robinhood.com and our listeners receive a FREE stock like Apple, Ford or Sprint to help build your portfolio.

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Ian O'Connor (@Ian_OConnor) - Author of the Book "Belichick"

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 17:44:25 -0000

Ian O'Connor (@Ian_OConnor), Author of the new book "Belichick" joins us to discuss his book, that takes a comprehensive look at one of the most polarizing and successful head coaches in U.S. sports history. O'Connor spoke with over 350 people to compile the book that uncovers several never before known stories about the New England Patriots head coach. We also discuss the 2018 MLB playoffs and New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees breaking the all-time passing yards record and what that means to Brees' legacy amongst the great QB's of all-time. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Rick Mirer (@RickMirer) - Owner, Mirror Wine Company, Former NFL and Notre Dame QB

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 17:01:45 -0000

Rick Mirer (@RickMirer) - Owner of Mirror Wine Company in Napa Valley (@MirrorWine) and former NFL and Notre Dame QB joins us to discuss his football career at Notre Dame and the NFL, his successful wine company, his transition from being an athlete to a businessman and being the parent to 3 sons who play sports. Mirer was the 2nd overall selection by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1993 NFL Draft and led Notre Dame to three bowl appearances while starring as the QB for the Fighting Irish.

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C.J. O'Donnell (@CJAODonnell), IndyCar Series - Chief Marketing Officer

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 17:04:14 -0000

C.J. O'Donnell (@CJAODonnell), IndyCar Series, Chief Marketing Officer joins us to discuss IndyCar Series racing. A great look inside the business of IndyCar racing. IndyCar recently signed a deal with NBC/NBCSN as the series' exclusive broadcast partner and interest in the sport continues to increase at the race track, on TV and on social media. IndyCar is looking for a new series title sponsor as Verizon drops off at the end of this year and they are looking for new ways to engage fans young and old. C.J. takes us into the pits, tells us how much the average car and race season costs race teams and we discuss Brian Berger's ride in a 2-seater at 180mph with Arie Luyendyk Jr. We also discuss the huge sports business implications of Tiger Woods' 80th PGA Tour victory - his first in 1,876 days. We breakdown the record-setting TV ratings for NBC and how Tiger's win is likely to lead to new sponsors for him. Also on this week's podcast, we announce the date, location and guest of our upcoming Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo (@Boingo) when we take our show on the road and interview a Featured Guest in front of a studio audience. Follow us on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio and on Twitter @SBRadio

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Jill McBride Baxter - Sports Agent representing coaches, athletes & media

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 17:01:39 -0000

Jill McBride Baxter (@J_McBrideBaxter), sports agent to coaches, athletes and media, joins us to discuss the overall landscape of the sports agent industry & what skills are needed to be a successful sports agent; her dealings with her coach and athlete clients; what responsibility college coaches have to report activity like domestic violence or abuse; what promises should and shouldn't be made to athlete clients when recruting them; and growing up around sports with her father being a longtime college football coach and her husband being a current football coach at the University of Southern California. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by the Robinhood app (@Robinhoodapp). Robinhood is an investing app that lets you buy and sell stocks, ETFS, options, and cryptos - all commission-free. The app is a great tool for first time investors looking to ease their way into the stock market. Robinhood is giving Sports Business Radio listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at sbradio.robinhood.com.

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9/11 anniversary, Start to NFL Season, Berger's IndyCar experience, Jeff Rubin CEO of SportsMe app

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:04:05 -0000

Brian Berger and Sports Business Radio Executive Producer Bryan Griggs discuss the 17th anniversary of 9/11, the start of the NFL regular season and the contenders and pretenders, the Khalil Mack trade from the Oakland Raiders to the Chicago Bears, Serena Williams vs chair umpire Carlos Ramos at the U.S. Open and Berger's IndyCar experience riding in an IndyCar at 140 mph. Jeff Rubin, CEO and Co-Founder of the app SportsMe (@TheSportsMe) joins the show to discuss the fast rising app that is connecting sports fans around the world.

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Kerri Walsh Jennings (@KerriLeeWalsh) - Olympic Volleyball star & Founder of p1440

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 18:54:52 -0000

Kerri Walsh Jennings (@KerriLeeWalsh), 5-time Olympic Volleyball star, 3-time gold medalist, 1-time bronze medalist and Founder of the new p1440 event series joins us on Sports Business Radio. Kerri discusses p1440 (@platform1440) and how the new event series will blend beach volleyball with health & wellness, music and youth athlete development to better serve the growing volleyball community. Kerri also outlines the differences in pay between p1440 and the AVP Tour that has left many players struggling to earn a living. Walsh Jennings also discusses juggling being a mother to 3 while also being an elite athlete and business woman. Kerri is setting her sights on the #Tokyo2020 Olympic games and winning gold one last time before she retires from Olympic competition. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by INDOCHINO (@Indochino). Made to measure suits for men. Go to www.indochino.com and enter the code SBR at checkout to receive 50% off your custom made suit.

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Rudy Cline-Thomas, Mastry Inc., Andre Iguodala Business Partner

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 17:27:44 -0000

Rudy Cline-Thomas, business partner of Golden State Warriors star Andre Iguodala and one of the Founding Partners of the Bloomberg Players' Tech Summit, joins Brian Berger to discuss #investing, #startups, #sportstech, #SiliconValley, his partnership with Iguodala, what the duo looks for in companies they are investing in and how the approach to business is changing for pro athletes.

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Bloomberg Players' Tech Summit Recap

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 17:00:28 -0000

Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger recaps his experience after attending the exclusive Players' Tech Summit at Bloomberg in San Francisco. Athletes who attended the event included Kevin Durant, Andre Iguodala, Jaylen Brown, Kerri Walsh Jennings, Joe Montana and Baron Davis. We also discuss Tiger Woods' big impact on the TV ratings for the 2018 PGA Championship and the University of Maryland's admission of guilt with the death of football player Jordan McNair. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Zip Recruiter. 80% of companies who post a job using Zip Recruiter find a quality candidate in the first 24 hours. Our listeners can try Zip Recruiter for FREE at www.ziprecruiter.com/SBR.

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Stacy Lewis, LPGA Golfer & Former Player of the Year

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:20:36 -0000

Stacy Lewis (@Stacy_Lewis), LPGA Golfer and former LPGA Player of the Year discusses golf, women's sports, her sponsor KPMG's groundbreaking decision to pay her during her current maternity leave and donating her prize money from winning last year's Cambia Portland Classic to her hometown of Houston for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Jim Kozimor, Chief Strategy Officer for Sports ETF’s joins us to discuss his company's ProSports Sponsors Fund, which tracks the ProSports Sponsors Index - an equally-weighted index designed to measure the performance of companies which are official partners of U.S. Pro Sports Leagues: Football – Baseball – Hockey – Basketball; or a national sports broadcaster with rights agreements with the aforementioned leagues. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Zip Recruiter. 80% of employers who post on Zip Recruiter find a quality candidate within the 1st day. Our listeners can try Zip Recruiter for FREE at www.ziprecruiter.com/SBR.

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Declan Bolger (@DecBolger), SVP & CMO of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:27:25 -0000

Declan Bolger (@DecBolger), SVP & CMO of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment joins us to discuss his role overseeing the sports marketing for the Denver Nuggets (NBA), Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Pepsi Center and Altitude Sports & Entertainment (RSN). Bolger is the rare sports executive who has worked in several U.S. pro sports leagues including the NBA (Nuggets and Trail Blazers), NHL (Avalanche and Florida Panthers), MLS (League Office and Rapids), MLB (Pittsburgh Pirates) and NLL (Mammoth). Bolger also takes us through the recent rebrand of the Denver Nuggets, including their new uniforms for the 2018-19 NBA season. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by INDOCHINO (@Indochino). Go to Indochino.com now and purchase a customized suit for 50% off the normal price when you enter the passcode SBR at checkout.

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Athlete Interviews from the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:59:19 -0000

Sophia Berger interviews Olympian Lindsey Vonn, New York Knicks Rookie Kevin Knox and MMA star Rose Namajunas on the Orange Carpet at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards in Los Angeles. We also recap the British Open with Tiger Woods' big impact on the TV ratings and discuss Kevin Love's extension with the Cavs amongst other topics in our sports business headlines of the week segment. This week's podcast is presented Boingo Wireless (@Boingo).

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Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN), ESPN NBA Reporter

Tue, 17 Jul 2018 16:16:17 -0000

Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN), ESPN NBA reporter, joins us to discuss LeBron James' move to the Los Angeles Lakers, whether or not this is the last season the current NBA champion Golden State Warriors team will stay intact and how an "integrity fee" from legalized sports gambling in the U.S. could impact player signings in the NBA in the future. Sandra Greer, Insight Director for @MKTG, joins us from London to share insightful findings from the company's 2018 "Frontier Report" with us, which looks at the impact of sponsorships, ROI on sponsorship investments and how companies are activating sponsorships effectively. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by @ZipRecruiter. 80% of employers who post on Zip Recruiter find a quality candidate within the 1st day. Job seekers love it too, with over 8 million jobs posted on their website. Our listeners can try Zip Recruiter for FREE at www.ziprecruiter.com/SBR.

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Andre Iguodala (@Andre) - Golden State Warriors 3-Time Champion & NBA Finals MVP

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 17:28:13 -0000

Andre Iguodala (@Andre), Golden State Warriors 3-Time NBA Champion & NBA Finals MVP and also a partner in the venture capital firm F9 Strategies, joins Brian Berger for a wide-ranging conversation. Iguodala discusses his investment strategies and what he looks for when he's investing in a company, his partnership on F9 Strategies with Rudy Cline-Thomas, his involvement in the Bloomberg Players' Tech Summit and the importance of building relationships. Iguodala also shares insight on the culture inside the Warriors' locker room, how the team continues to win despite having a target on their backs, what makes Stephen Curry a unique leader, how Iguodala keeps his body in peak condition and his love for the game of golf. This week's Sports Business Radio podcast is presented by Seat Geek (@SeatGeek). Just download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code SBR today to receive $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek is the smartest, easiest way to get tickets to every type of live event.

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Ralph Greene, Former Nike Football & Basketball Sports Marketing Director

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 12:59:45 -0000

Ralph Greene, who spent 21 years at Nike overseeing sports marketing, discusses working on deals for the company with Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dirk Nowitzki and Michael Vick. Greene also discusses how endorsement deals for athletes have changed over the past 2 decades, Brand Jordan vs LeBron James’ business lines, the current amateur basketball and football culture and suggestions for how it needs to change, safety around football and how Tiger Woods grew Nike Golf’s business. Greene also reveals the one non-Nike athlete he wishes he would have had the opportunity to work with while at Nike. This week’s episode of Sports Business Radio is brought to you by Indochino. Indochino is the world’s largest made to measure menswear company. They make suits and shirts made to your exact measurements for a great fit. This week, Sports Business Radio listeners can get any made to measure, premium Indochino suit for 50% off the regular price. Just go to Indochino.com and enter the code SBR at checkout.

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Mike Nakajima - Former Nike Director of Tennis for U.S. Sports Marketing

Tue, 26 Jun 2018 19:15:31 -0000

Mike Nakajima (@mnakaj), former Nike Director of Tennis, discusses his work over 30 years with tennis icons John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Nakajima shares never before heard stories including an epic story about Nike co-Founder Phil Knight, Pete Sampras and Sampras' Wimbledon trophy. This week's Sports Business Radio podcast is presented by Seat Geek (@SeatGeek). Just download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code SBR today to receive $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek is the smartest, easiest way to get tickets to every type of live event.

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Wayne Sieve - EVP, Thuuz

Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:54:34 -0000

Wayne Sieve, EVP for Thuuz (@Thuuz) joins us to discuss the digital media space and how how his company has partnered with Fox Sports and IBM to create the Fox Sports FIFA World Cup Highlight Machine, which utilizes AI to customize highlights of your favorite sporting event, on demand. This new technology may be the way of the future for broadcast networks, digital media platforms and sports properties. We also recap the 2018 U.S. Open (golf) and offer our thoughts about the USGA, we discuss Jay-Z being named the President of Puma and we give you the latest betting odds on where LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard may wind up for the 2018-19 NBA season. This week's episode of Sports Business Radio is presented by Zip Recruiter (@ZipRecruiter). Sports Business Radio listeners can try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at this exclusive web address: ZipRecruiter.com/SBR. ZipRecruiter is the Highest Rated Hiring Site in America and is the smartest way to hire.

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Michael Vick (@MichaelVick), Former NFL QB, Current Fox Sports NFL Analyst

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 16:09:03 -0000

Former @NFL QB Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) discusses his career, 554 nights in prison, his work as a TV analyst for Fox Sports & making the most of his 2nd chance. He’s candid, reflective & insightful in a wide-ranging conversation with Brian Berger. Vick also discusses his work with the American Flag Football League (AFFL), the Alliance of American Football (AAF), his V7 clothing line and his Team Vick Foundation. This week's Sports Business Radio podcast is presented by Seat Geek (@SeatGeek). Just download the SeatGeek app and enter promo code SBR today to receive $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase. SeatGeek is the smartest, easiest way to get tickets to every type of live event.

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Peter Murray - CEO Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Tue, 05 Jun 2018 18:44:14 -0000

Peter Murray, CEO of the Professional Fighters League (@ProFightLeague ), joins us to discuss the launch of the new league on June 7 on NBCSN & Facebook Watch. Murray is a former senior executive with the NFL and Under Armour. The Professional Fighters League presents MMA for the first time in the sport format where individuals compete in a regular season, "win or go home" post-season, and championship. The PFL 2018 Season has 72 fighters in 6 weight-classes, competing in the regular season on Thursday nights in June, July, and August. The top 8 in each weight-class face-off in single elimination playoff fights on Saturday nights in October and the PFL season concludes December 31 with six championship bouts back-to-back with a $10 million prize pool. We also discuss President Trump uninviting the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles to the White House and how the President continues to set the narrative with the NFL owners and players. We share the TV ratings for the 2018 NBA Ratings between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. And what does Oliver Luck taking the Commissioner job for the XFL mean for the future of the NCAA? Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Sports Business Radio in NYC at Sports PR Summit & MKTG Offices

Wed, 30 May 2018 17:03:07 -0000

Sports Business Radio brings you conversations from the Blinder VIP Green Room at the 2018 Sports PR Summit (@SportsPRSummit) in New York City. This week's show also features an in-depth conversation from the NYC MKTG offices with Athletes First Partners CEO Brian Murphy and President Jim O’Connell. A1P is an international sales and marketing company and is selling marketing, licensing, and content rights for the NBPA. We also discuss The Ringer story about Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Bryan Colangelo potentially having up to 5 Twitter burner accounts.

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Luc Robitaille - President, Los Angeles Kings (@LAKings)

Wed, 16 May 2018 20:00:44 -0000

Luc Robitaille, President of the Los Angeles Kings (@LAKings) of the NHL, joins us to discuss his franchise, the NHL playoffs, his 19-year playing career (highest scoring left wing in NHL history) and a big announcement of a joint venture between AEG, the LA Kings and BluEco Technology Group to introduce a revolutionary new BluEco Liquid Crystalline Turbex™ (LCT™) environmental technology for arenas and public facilities. The new innovation addresses the two most critical issues facing hockey franchises and venue owners: the quantity of water needed to create ice sheets and the quality of the ice that forms. We also discuss the Supreme Court's ruling on gambling in the U.S. and the ripple effect that ruling will have.

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Jaymee Messler (@Jmessler), President & Co-Founder of The Players' Tribune

Fri, 11 May 2018 19:50:26 -0000

Jaymee Messler (@Jmessler), President & Co-Founder of The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) joins us to discuss the explosive growth of the new media company she co-founded with former New York Yankees great Derek Jeter. Messler also tells us what the future for TPT looks like, which platforms TPT will utilize to storytell on, the expansion of TPT into Europe, how TPT has successfully created branded and sponsored content and how she has navigated the sports and business industry as a woman. Doug Lodder (@DougLodder), SVP of Business Development for Boingo (@Boingo) educates us on 5G and how it will impact sports venues and technologies in the future. Lodder also discusses how sports venues can continue to remain on the cutting edge of technology in order to serve fans who attend live events and demand connectivity.

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Ric Bucher - SiriusXM Radio & Bleacher Report

Wed, 02 May 2018 16:33:07 -0000

Ric Bucher (@RicBucher), longtime NBA Insider with SiriusXM Radio and Bleacher Report, joins us to discuss NBA topics including the fractured relationship between the San Antonio Spurs and their superstar player Kawhi Leonard, the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder and LeBron James' future plans. Ric also helps Brian Berger preview the upcoming Sports PR Summit on May 22 at The Players' Tribune in New York City. Bucher will conduct a Featured Conversation at the event with former NFL QB Michael Vick and Berger will conduct a Featured Conversation with NBA Head Coach David Fizdale at the Sports PR Summit. Caley Wilson, Co-Founder of Blinder (@BlinderHQ) joins the show to discuss his company's innovative new technology. Brian Berger and Bryan Griggs discuss the NFL Draft and give you the total audience numbers, thoughts on best and worst draft picks and which rookies have the top selling jerseys post draft. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Tina Thompson (@IAmTinaThompson), WNBA Legend, Basketball Hall of Famer

Mon, 16 Apr 2018 16:43:13 -0000

Tina Thompson (@IAmTinaThompson), who played 17 years in the WNBA and won 4 WNBA titles with the Houston Comets, joins Brian Berger to discuss her remarkable career, her upcoming Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction, equal pay for women, her current role as Associate Head Basketball Coach at the University of Texas and her childhood friendship with NBA coach David Fizdale growing up in Los Angeles. We also reflect on the 14th anniversary of Sports Business Radio and look back on some of our favorite interviews, including a spontaneous guitar performance on our show by tennis legend John McEnroe. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Mark Bartelstein - CEO - Priority Sports

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 19:12:40 -0000

Mark Bartelstein, Founder & CEO of Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) joins us to discuss his work with clients that range from NBA stars Gordon Hayward and Bradley Beal to NFL star Kirk Cousins (who just signed a landmark fully guaranteed FA deal with the Minnesota Vikings) to NFL HOF'er Kurt Warner and Golden State Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr. Priority Sports led all agencies last summer with $354.6 million negotiated for nine different NBA players. Bartelstein discusses his agency, the upcoming summer of free agency in the NBA, whether or not Cousins' contract will pave the way for guaranteed NFL contracts in the future and offers his advice on how to conduct a successful negotiation. Blake Lawrence (@Blake_Lawrence), CEO of Opendorse (@Opendorse) also joins this week's show to discuss his company's innovative work with helping athletes build their brands on social media and then monetizing their social media platforms. Opendorse has deals with the NFLPA and LPGA amongst others to assist athletes. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Nick Cicero (@NickCicero), Founder & CEO, Delmondo

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:09:04 -0000

Nick Cicero (@NickCicero), Founder & CEO of Delmondo (@Delmondo) joins us to discuss how his company is assisting clients like NASCAR & the Miami Dolphins with providing analytics around their social media and ultimately helping their clients monetize their social content and develop content for a targeted audience. Delmondo’s social video analytics measures the performance and engagement of videos on multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Facebook Live, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Cicero also discusses the recent deals between MLB and Facebook and MLS and Twitter that will see games aired live on those platforms. Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs also discuss the NCAA's Tournament's Selection Show on TBS.

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Bonnie Bernstein (@BonnieBernstein), Longtime Sportscaster & Journalist

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 18:10:54 -0000

Bonnie Bernstein (@BonnieBernstein), longtime sportscaster & journalist who has worked for ESPN/ABC, CBS and Campus Insiders and is also the Founder of Walk Swiftly Productions, joins Brian Berger to discuss her career, being a trailblazer for women sportscasters, #MeToo, the recipe for effective storytelling and sideline reporting and picking the right projects as an entrepreneur. Bernstein also discusses the panel she will be moderating at the Sports PR Summit on May 22 at The Players' Tribune in New York City - "Navigating PR in the Zero Tolerance Era".

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Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated Executive Editor & 60 Minutes Reporter

Mon, 26 Feb 2018 19:23:46 -0000

Jon Wertheim (@Jon_Wertheim), Sports Illustrated Executive Editor and 60 Minutes Reporter joins Brian Berger on Sports Business Radio to discuss his latest investigative piece for Sports Illustrated -"Inside the Corrosive Workplace Culture of the Dallas Mavericks". The story follows Wertheim's piece on Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson's inappropriate behavior in the workplace that led to Richardson putting his NFL team up for sale. Berger and Wertheim discuss the "locker room culture" that exists in sports team front offices, how the NBA may punish the Mavericks and why teams don't spend more time vetting their CEO's while forensically investigating their next draft pick. Berger and Wertheim also discuss the FBI's investigation into college basketball and the fallout that may occur from those findings.

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Nick Sakiewicz (@NLLCommish) Commissioner National Lacrosse League

Mon, 12 Feb 2018 18:35:24 -0000

Nick Sakiewicz (@NLLCommish), Commissioner of the National Lacrosse League joins Brian Berger to discuss the NLL's growth including franchise values, player salaries, influx of influential team owners, focus on digital media to reach the league's targeted demo and the fact that lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in North America. Sakiewicz also discusses his previous role as head of business operations for Major League Soccer and his personal career path that has taken him to the NLL Commissioner role. Also on Sports Business Radio this week, we also discuss the heavy activity at the NBA trade deadline as well as the opening of the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.

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Super Bowl LII Recap

Mon, 05 Feb 2018 20:48:20 -0000

Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger and Executive Producer Bryan Griggs recap Super Bowl LII. We discuss the game itself, our top Super Bowl commercials, the Pepsi halftime show with Justin Timberlake, the big winners and losers in Las Vegas and the futures for the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots organizations.

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Justin Forsett (@JForsett), NFL Pro Bowl RB, Co-Founder, Shower Pill

Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:25:10 -0000

Justin Forsett (@JForsett), NFL Pro Bowl RB with the Baltimore Ravens and several other teams over a 9-year NFL career joins us to discuss the company he co-founded, Shower Pill (@ShowerPill), and his big pitch on ABC's Shark Tank. Forsett discusses the lengthy process to get in front of the Sharks on ABC's hit TV show, the results of the pitch and the idea behind starting Shower Pill with 2 former football teammates from Cal. Forsett also discusses the value of building business relationships during an athlete's playing career, saving money while you're earning as a pro athlete and using the spotlight and platform as a pro athlete to impact positive change in the world.

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Peter O'Reilly (@Ploreilly) - NFL Senior Vice President of Events

Mon, 22 Jan 2018 17:58:51 -0000

Peter O'Reilly (@Ploreilly), Senior Vice President of Events for the NFL joins us to discuss the planning and logistics around the Super Bowl. O'Reilly is responsible for the execution of all NFL events run by the league office, including the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Kickoff, NFL International Series and league business meetings. O'Reilly discusses everything from preparing U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for Super Bowl LII on February 4th to planning the entertainment within the game (Pepsi halftime performance by Justin Timberlake) and the multitude of events around the game itself such as the Super Bowl Experience. O'Reilly also discusses his background that led him to the job planning the biggest annual sporting event in the United States.

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Jeremy Darlow (@JeremyDarlow), Author of "Athletes Are Brands Too"

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 18:01:16 -0000

Jeremy Darlow (@JeremyDarlow), Author of the book "Athletes Are Brands Too" (follow-up book to "Brands Win Championships") and former Director of Marketing for adidas football and baseball, joins Brian Berger to discuss his new book. Darlow discusses how athletes can capitalize on the spotlight while they have it to build their brand via social media platforms and extend their relevance beyond their playing career. From developing the right positioning statement to how often to post on your social media platforms, Darlow offers helpful strategies in this interview and in his book.

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Rich Kleiman (@RichKleiman) Co-founder and Partner in The Durant Company and Thirty Five Media

Wed, 10 Jan 2018 18:36:52 -0000

Rich Kleiman (@RichKleiman) Co-founder and Partner in The Durant Company and Thirty Five Media joins Brian Berger to discuss the business of NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Kleiman also discusses his personal career path, helping to launch Roc Nation Sports with Jay-Z, navigating proposals and choosing the right partners and investments and the close bond he has formed with Kevin Durant.

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Sports Business Radio Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2017

Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:50:29 -0000

Sports Business Radio counts down the Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2017. Happy Holidays from the team at Sports Business Radio.

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Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo with NCAA Mark Emmert

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:18:07 -0000

Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo with NCAA President Mark Emmert recorded on 12/7/17 at The Players' Tribune in New York City. The interview was conducted in front of a studio audience comprised of VIP's and students from Columbia University, Marist University and Montclair State University. Follow the social conversation #SBRNCAA.

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Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo with NCAA President Mark Emmert

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 18:12:58 -0000

Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo with NCAA President Mark Emmert at The Players' Tribune in NYC on 12/7/17. The show was conducted in front of a studio audience made up of VIP's and students from Columbia University, Marist University and Montclair State University. Follow the social conversation with #SBRNCAA.

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Roger Goodell vs Jerry Jones - ESPN Sr. Writer Don Van Natta Jr. on Sports Business Radio

Mon, 20 Nov 2017 22:07:17 -0000

Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr), Sr. Writer for ESPN, joins Brian Berger to discuss the battle between NFL Commissioner and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones & how the battle could impact how the league & its owners operate moving forward & if Goodell will have his contact extended. Former USC & Washington Director of Football Operations Jared Blank (@InMotional) also joins the show to to talk about his upcoming quest to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days.

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Richard Deitsch, Sports Media Reporter/Podcaster for Sports Illustrated & Julie Zdziarski of MKTG/SRi

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 19:45:42 -0000

Richard Deitsch (@RichardDeitsch), Sports Media Reporter/Podcaster for Sports Illustrated and Julie Zdziarski (@JulieZDZ) of @SRI_Insights and @MKTG are guests on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. Deitsch discusses the politically charged sports media landscape as well as the best way for journalism students to enter the field. Zdziarski discusses MKTG and SRi's recent release of their Decoding 2.0 Study that shows the impact sponsorships have on consumers and how likely consumers are to be receptive to sponsor messages. Find us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @sportsbusinessradio.

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Ken Shropshire - Co-Author, The Miseducation of the Student Athlete: How to Fix College Sports

Wed, 18 Oct 2017 22:24:34 -0000

Ken Shropshire (@KenShropshire), Co-Author of the book The Miseducation of the Student Athlete: How to Fix College Sports and also CEO of the Global Sport Institute and the adidas Distinguished Professor of Global Sport at Arizona State University, joins us to discuss his forthcoming book as well as the paradigm shift he believes needs to take place in college sports and why he believes that the best form of student-athlete compensation is thorough academic and career preparation.

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Rod Strickland on the Culture Surrounding NCAA and Youth Basketball

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:53:07 -0000

Rod Strickland (@Rod_Strickland), NYC prep legend, DePaul University standout, 17-year NBA vet and assistant college basketball coach shares his unique perspective on the culture surrounding NCAA and youth basketball and whether or not college basketball players should be paid. Strickland also discusses assisting his sons with navigating the youth hoops culture and being the godfather of NBA star Kyrie Irving.

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Brian Windhorst of ESPN on the current economic divide in the NBA

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 16:51:52 -0000

Brian Windhorst of ESPN joins us to discuss the current economic divide in the NBA based on team market size, revenue sharing and TV money. Windhorst also discusses the Oklahoma City Thunder's acquisition of Carmelo Anthony and how that may affect OKC's future payroll as well as the future of LeBron James, who becomes a free agent after the upcoming season.

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Houston Rebuilds After Hurricane Harvey

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 16:43:28 -0000

Joel Blank (@PackManJoel), talk-show host on ESPN 95.7FM in Houston and a former longtime executive with the Houston Rockets, joins us to give us an overview of how Houston and its sports teams are rebuilding following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. Blank also discusses the Houston Rockets being sold for an NBA record $2.2B this week as well as the Houston Astros acquisition of pitcher Justin Verlander from the Detroit Tigers. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Rafi Kohan, Author of the book "The Arena" & Dr. Phil Wagner of Sparta Science

Mon, 28 Aug 2017 04:40:39 -0000

Rafi Kohan (@Rafi_Kohan), Author of the new book "The Arena" & Dr. Phil Wagner (@DrPhilWagner) of Sparta Science are guests on this week's episode of Sports Business Radio.

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Kelly Swanson, President of Swanson Communications/Publicist for Floyd Mayweather

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 17:38:47 -0000

Kelly Swanson (@KellySwanson1) joins us to preview the Floyd Mayweather vs Connor McGregor fight, which is expected to be the highest grossing fight of all time. Swanson discusses overseeing the press operations for the mega-fight, which will include credentialing 1,000 media members from across the world and has already included a 4-city, 3-country pre-fight press tour that drew 40,000 people and 800 media members. Swanson also discusses her loyalty to Mayweather, whom she has worked with since 2005, during his ups and downs outside of the ring.

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Inside the Cavs Dysfunction

Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:43:42 -0000

Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger lends his unique insight inside of the Cavs dysfunction. Sam Finn, co-founder of ergonofis (@ergonofis), discusses his company & the transformation from athlete to businessperson post athletic career. Kaig Lightner also joins the show to discuss his inspirational story, the importance of being inclusive & providing athletic opportunities for youth who can't afford to play on elite teams. Get a desk for your office that will change your life - go to ergonofis.com/SBR and use promo code SBR10 to get 10% off any standing desk.

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Laura Froelich, Head of Sports Partnerships, Twitter

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 17:27:11 -0000

Laura Froelich (@LauraFroFro), Head of Sports Partnerships at Twitter joins us to discuss the growth of the social media platform including #GoLive, which focuses on live streaming around sports. Froelich also discusses Periscope, fan engagement, sports partnerships and the upcoming Sports PR Summit Social Media Workshop, which will be hosted by Twitter at their headquarters on July 26 in San Francisco.

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Tom Rinaldi - ESPN reporter, Master Storyteller

Mon, 26 Jun 2017 17:53:19 -0000

Tom Rinaldi, 12-time Emmy-award winning reporter for ESPN joins Brian Berger to discuss the art of storytelling, building trust with interview subjects, developing the right questions and angles, interviewing people in crisis, the current state of the mainstream media & why he is not on social media. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @sportsbusinessradio.

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Jordan Harbinger, Host, The Art of Charm podcast

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:29:06 -0000

Jordan Harbinger, Host of the top-rated Art of Charm (@TheArtofCharm) podcast and a social dynamics expert and entrepreneur joins Brian Berger on Sports Business Radio to discuss the growth of the podcasting industry, the recipe for a successful podcast, how to monetize your podcast and how the Art of Charm has blossomed in to a business that grosses eight figures per year for Jordan and his team. The Art of Charm podcast interviews and studies successful people — from all walks of life — and deconstructs their habits into easy, practical steps any entrepreneur can use to lead a better life. Find Jordan and The Art of Charm at www.theartofcharm.com.

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David Fizdale, New York Knicks Head Coach

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 21:05:06 -0000

New York Knicks Head Coach David Fizdale joins Brian Berger on Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about growing up bi-racial in South Central Los Angeles, his path to becoming an NBA Head Coach, communicating with today’s NBA player, athletes and celebs taking a stand on social and political issues, getting involved with the community and his biggest lessons learned as an NBA Head Coach. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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Tracking the conversation around your brand on Social Media & engaging with your audience

Mon, 15 May 2017 19:32:34 -0000

James Li of Meltwater (@Meltwatwer) and Josh Decker of Tagboard (@Tagboard) join us to give us unique insights on the importance of tracking the social media conversations around your brand and engaging with your audience on social media. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio

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Randy Foye - NBA vet & host of Outside Shot podcast

Tue, 02 May 2017 17:38:34 -0000

Randy Foye (@RandyFoye), an 11-year NBA vet and host of the new Outside Shot podcast joins Brian Berger for an in-depth conversation about his overcoming adversity in his life, playing in the NBA for 11 + years and hosting - Outside Shot, a podcast exploring the journeys of underdogs.

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Sports Business Radio Headlines & Crisis PR analysis

Tue, 25 Apr 2017 17:26:31 -0000

In this mini-episode of Sports Business Radio, we discuss Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s retirement, Tiger Woods' future after back surgery, the future of Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, the NBA Playoffs and Adrian Peterson's signing with the New Orleans Saints. Crisis PR expert and SBR host Brian Berger also analyzes how United Airlines handled their recent crisis. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio

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Gary Hoenig, Editorial Director for The Players’ Tribune

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:25:57 -0000

Gary Hoenig, Editorial Director for The Players’ Tribune joins us to discuss the growth of the digital platform co-founded by former New York Yankees great Derek Jeter that allows athletes to tell first-person stories. Hoeing, who previously led ESPN Publishing for nearly 20 years, discusses the elements of telling a successful story, how to engage an audience on social media and how to monetize digital media. Hoenig also discusses the upcoming Sports PR Summit, hosted by The Players’ Tribune on May 23 in New York City. Follow The Players’ Tribune @PlayersTribune. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio.

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Inside the Raiders Relocation & Conversation with Boingo SVP Doug Lodder

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 18:43:52 -0000

We examine the Raiders pending relocation to Las Vegas and what the move means for Oakland, Las Vegas and the NFL. We also discuss NCAA March Madness as well as the state of North Carolina repealing its "bathroom bill" and how that could impact sporting events coming to the state in the future. Boingo (@Boingo) SVP Doug Lodder joins us on the show to discuss the importance of connectivity for sports venues & new technologies on the horizon.

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Sports Tech on Sports Business Radio

Mon, 13 Mar 2017 22:20:40 -0000

Luca Serra, Director of Sponsorship & Media at Soldier Field joins us to discuss the historic U.S. venue and the work Solider Field has done with Boingo to modernize the venue and make it one of the best wireless experiences in sports. PlaySight’s CEO Chen Shachar joins us from Israel to discuss his company's unique technology and being named to Fast Company's "Most Innovative Sports Companies" list. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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JoAn Scott - NCAA Managing Director of Men's Basketball Championships

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:05:19 -0000

JoAn Scott (@JLS4), who oversees March Madness for the NCAA joins us to preview this year's edition of the tournament, discuss changes, the growth of watching the tournament on TV and digital platforms, the tournament's first Final Four in the west (Phoenix) since 1995 and how she has advanced her career as a woman working in sports.

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Ric Bucher, NBA Insider with Bleacher Report & SiriusXM Radio Talks NBA on Sports Business Radio

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:42:34 -0000

Ric Bucher (@RicBucher) joins Brian Berger to discuss the #NBAAllStarGame and the upcoming #NBATradeDeadline as well as the recent trade that sent DeMarcus Cousins to the New Orleans Pelicans. The two also discuss the current state of the NBA post new-CBA. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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Super Bowl LI Recap

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:44:26 -0000

We break down the historic numbers around the New England Patriots victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI - from the best ads to the economic impact for Houston to the TV ratings. We even give you a scoop you likely haven't heard about Lady Gaga's halftime show.

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Super Bowl Preview - Jay Rood, VP of Race & Sports of MGM Resorts International (Super Bowl wagering) & Nick Hines, VP with Engine Shop (Super Bowl parties)

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:25:21 -0000

Jay Rood, VP of Race & Sports awith MGM Resorts International joins us to discuss the big money bet on the Super Bowl and the current revenue breakdown for Vegas casinos. Nick Hines with the Engine Shop stops by to preview the biggest parties around the Super Bowl in Houston & tell us how much it costs to produce those parties. We also bring you sports business headlines of the week including the Chargers move to LA and Raiders pending move to Las Vegas. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and Instagram @sportsbusinessradio.

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Bill Hancock (Executive Director) & Michael Kelly (COO) of College Football Playoff at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo

Mon, 09 Jan 2017 18:22:13 -0000

The Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo features an in-depth conversation with the Top 2 executives of the College Football Playoff - Bill Hancock an Michael Kelly from the campus of the University of South Florida. The conversation before the 2017 CFP Championship game between Alabama and Clemson takes an in-depth look at the current system that determines a champion at the highest level of college football. Hancock and Kelly also discuss what it takes to produce this mega-event and manage the 13-person Selection Committee. #SBRadioCFP

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Sports Business Radio Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2016

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:56:02 -0000

Sports Business Radio counts down the Top 10 sports business stories of 2016. Mark King, adidas President, North America also joins the show to discuss an incredible year of growth for the adidas brand. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and Instagram at sportsbusinessradio.

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David Stern at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo

Thu, 08 Dec 2016 17:46:47 -0000

Former NBA Commissioner David Stern sits down with Brian Berger for an in-depth interview and Q & A with students from the Marist Center for Sports Communications and the Columbia University sports management program at The Players' Tribune in New York City on 12.6.16. #SBRadioStern #NBA #DavidStern #Technology

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MLB & MLBPA Reach Agreement on a New CBA Deal

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 18:32:04 -0000

Maury Brown from Forbes.com joins Brian Berger to discuss the new 5-year agreement MLB and the MLBPA reached this week. What are the highlights of the deal and what is the overall financial health of MLB? We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week including expensive college football head coach buyouts and the return of Tiger Woods to the golf course. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram at sportsbusinessradio.

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Seth Berger, Sixers Innovation Lab Director & Jim Olson, President of Vivint Smart Home Arena on Sports Business Radio

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:47:03 -0000

Seth Berger, @Sixers Innovation Lab Director & AND1 Founder discusses the recipe for being a successful entrepreneur as well as the new Sixers Innovation Lab. Jim Olson, President of Vivint Smart Home Arena (home of the Utah Jazz) stops by to discuss his arena's $125M rennovation and their new DAS installation done in partnership with Boingo Wireless (@Boingo). Brian Berger also discusses the start to the 2016-17 NBA season, the World Series and the NFL's handling of Josh Brown in the Sports Business Radio headlines segment.

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Shelley Duncan, former MLB player & current Hillsboro Hops Manager on Sports Business Radio

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 17:14:20 -0000

Shelley Duncan (@ShellDunc), who played for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians and Tampa Bay Rays from 2007-20013 and is now the Manager of the Hillsboro Hops (@HillsboroHops), the farm team of the Arizona Diamondbacks, joins Sports Business Radio (@SBRadio) to discuss the 2016 MLB Playoffs, his playing career, his transition to Managing, growing up in MLB clubhouses with a Dad who coached and stretching his MLB earnings post-career. We also bring you the #sportsbiz headlines of the week.

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Amy Trask, Former Oakland Raiders CEO on Sports Business Radio

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:28:43 -0000

Amy Trask (@AmyTrask), an Oakland Raiders executive for 30 years, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss her career as a front office executive in the NFL, her relationship with late Raiders owner Al Davis, being a CEO in the sports world, the current state of the NFL and her book "You Negotiate Like a Girl: Reflections on a Career in the National Football League". #AmyTrask #NFL #Raiders

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Marquette King, Oakland Raiders Punter on Sports Business Radio

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 17:47:40 -0000

Marquette King (@MarquetteKing on Twitter & Instagram), Oakland Raiders punter joins Brian Berger on Sports Business Radio. King discusses his rise from Fort Valley State University in Georgia to standout punter in the NFL, his philosophies on finances and taking a stand on social issues of the day and his in-season routine with the Raiders. We also bring you the headlines of the week including the NCAA's decision to move 7 championship events out of North Carolina.

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Ty Votaw, PGA Tour CMO on Sports Business Radio - The Business of Golf

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 19:50:58 -0000

Ty Votaw, PGA Tour CMO & VP of the International Golf Federation joins Brian Berger for an in-depth conversation about the business of golf on Sports Business Radio. Stephen Arendt, Head Golf Pro at Kapalua's Plantation Course (home to the PGA Tour's Tournament of Champions every January) also joins the show to discuss Kapalua's award-winning courses and how Kapalua is getting youth involved with golf. #PGATour #Kapalua #Golf #SportsBiz

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Kara Lynn Joyce, Olympic Swimmer on Sports Business Radio

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:12:59 -0000

3-time Olympian & 4-time Olympic medalist Kara Lynn Joyce joins Brian Berger on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. They discuss the current Olympic model, the cost around hosting the Olympics and Kara shares her first-hand experience as a former Olympic athlete. #KaraLynnJoyce #Rio2016 #Olympics #sportsbiz

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Chris Evert on Sports Business Radio

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 17:26:59 -0000

Tennis icon and ESPN tennis broadcaster Chris Evert joins Brian Berger for a wide-ranging conversation on Sports Business Radio. Evert discusses her legendary career that saw her win 18 Grand Slams, being a marketing star during her playing career, her transition to broadcasting, the state of tennis and her work with her apparel company Chrissie by Tail and her Evert Tennis Academy. #ChrisEvert #tennis #SportsBusinessRadio

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Brian Windhorst, ESPN NBA reporter discusses NBA landscape on Sports Business Radio

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 17:32:56 -0000

Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) joins Brian Berger on Sports Business Radio to discuss LeBron James' future after winning a title in Cleveland, Dwyane Wade's future, Kevin Durant's decision to join the Golden State Warriors, the record money being spent in NBA free agency and what to expect from next summer's CBA negotiations. Also, Lauren Teague (@LaurenTee) stops by to discuss the Sports PR Summit Social Media Workshop (@SportsPRSummit) coming up on July 20 at Twitter HQ in San Francisco.

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Mark King - adidas Group North America President

Thu, 16 Jun 2016 06:00:21 -0000

Mark King, adidas Group North America President, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss the U.S. Open, marketing U.S. athletes in other countries and his favorite adidas shoe amongst other sports business topics. King also discusses his own sports business podcast - Extraordinary Happens: Competing in Sports, Business and Life. We also review the sports business headlines of the week. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @sbradio. #MarkKing #adidas #sportsbiz #ExtraordinaryHappens

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Kara Lynn Joyce, 4-time Olympic Silver Medalist swimmer on Sports Business Radio

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 04:41:15 -0000

Kara Lynn Joyce (@KaraLynnJoyce), 4-time Olympic silver medalist swimmer joins Sports Business Radio to discuss competing in the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Olympics, the finances for an Olympian and the documentary "Touch the Wall" that featured Kara and fellow Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin. Mario Flores (@LatinoSportsGuy), Co-Founder and Managing Director of Sportivo stops by to discuss the growth of the Latino sports market. #Olympics #Brazil #Rio #KaraLynnJoyce #MissyFranklin #TouchtheWall

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Inside the 2016 NBA Playoffs with Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report

Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:51:43 -0000

Ric Bucher (@RicBucher) of Bleacher Report joins Brian Berger to discuss the 2016 NBA Playoffs and how injuries to superstars #StephCurry and #ChrisPaul will impact future rounds. Bucher and Berger also preview this year's #SportsPRSummit on May 17 in New York City. Tim Hayden (@TheTimHayden), VP of Marketing for Zignal Labs stops by to discuss the company's up-to-the-minute cross media analytics and insights.

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Mike Golub, Portland Timbers President at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo at the University of Portland

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:10:08 -0000

Mike Golub, President of the #MLS Cup champion Portland Timbers joins Brian Berger for a wide-ranging conversation at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo on the campus of the University of Portland.

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Steve Koonin - Atlanta Hawks & Phillips Arena CEO on Sports Business Radio

Wed, 13 Apr 2016 23:57:11 -0000

Steve Koonin, CEO of the #NBA's #AtlantaHawks and #PhillipsArena joins Brian Berger on Sports Business Radio to discuss the NBA, social media, Boingo Wireless, running an arena and #sportsbiz.

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Mark King, adidas Group North America President on Sports Business Radio

Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:08:17 -0000

Mark King, adidas Group North America President, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss adidas and the traits the company looks for when partnering with an athlete or team. King also discusses his own sports business podcast - Extraordinary Happens: Competing in Sports, Business and Life. We also review the sports business headlines of the week. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @sbradio. #MarkKing #adidas #sportsbiz #ExtraordinaryHappens

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JoAn Scott - NCAA Managing Director for Men's Basketball Championships

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 18:02:22 -0000

JoAn Scott, Managing Director for the Men's Basketball Championships joins this week's edition of Sports Business Radio to discuss orchestrating March Madness, what's new for the 2016 Tournament including the move of the Final Four telecast to TBS and her career path that includes stops at USA Basketball, Nike and now the NCAA. #JoAnScott #NCAA #MarchMadness #FinalFour #SportsBusiness Radio

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Danny Keens, Head of Sports Partnerships for Twitter, on Sports Business Radio

Wed, 02 Mar 2016 16:09:40 -0000

Danny Keens, Head of Sports Partnerships for Twitter, joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about social media and Twitter. #Twitter #SocialMedia #SMSports #SportsBiz #DannyKeens #SportsBusinessRadio

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Sports Business Radio Talks Sports Technology with the Phoeninx Suns & Boingo Wireless

Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:15:01 -0000

Jason Rowley, President of the Phoeninx Suns, discusses the NBA team's innnovative approach to the business-side of sports including a first of its kind data-inclusive ticket plan. Doug Lodder, Boingo Wireless Senior VP joins the show to discuss Boingo's title sponsorship of the 2016 Sports Business Radio Road Shows as well as give us insight on some of the latest sports technologies. #JasonRowley #PhoenixSuns #NBA #DougLodder #BoingoWireless #sportstechnology #sportsbiz #SportsBusinessRadio

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Super Bowl 50 Sports Business Preview

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 04:15:04 -0000

David Schwab, Managing Director of Octagon First Call and celebrity and brand partnership expert joins the show to help us preview the Super Bowl 50 commercials and discuss which athletes are primed to help their brand the most on Super Bowl Sunday. Brian Gordon of the Engine Shop stops by to discuss the top Super Bowl 50 parties, including the exclusive ESPN party the Engine Shop is producing. Brian Cheek from Postano joins the show to discuss Super Bowl 50 social media and the latest social media efforts from Postano. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio. #SB50 #sportsbiz #SuperBowlads

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adidas Group North America President Mark King on Sports Business Radio

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:40:23 -0000

Mark King, adidas Group North America President, joins Sports Business Radio to discuss his role at adidas, his 34 years leading TaylorMade and the debut of his new podcast - Extraordinary Happens: Competing in Sports, Business and Life. We also discuss the sports business around Super Bowl 50, the firing of Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt and the controversy surrounding Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @sbradio. #MarkKing #adidas #sportsbiz #ExtraordinaryHappens #Podcast

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Sports Business Radio Covers the NFL's Return to LA

Thu, 14 Jan 2016 16:47:47 -0000

Sports Business Radio provides in-depth coverage of the NFL's return to Los Angeles. Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor of Sports Illustrated and best-selling author, discusses the NFL's return to Los Angeles as well as his new book out on Feb 2nd: THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON SPORTS: The Science of Underdogs, the Value of Rivalry and What We Can Learn from the T-Shirt Cannon. Matthew Mitten, President of the Sports Lawyers Association joins the show to discuss the sports legal ramifications for the Rams move to Los Angeles as well as potential legal hurdles for the Chargers and Raiders. Mitten represented Harris County, Texas when the Houston Oilers moved to Tennessee. #NFLtoLA #JonWertheim #ThisIsYourBrainOnSports #SportsBusiness Radio #SportsLawyersAssociation

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Sports Business Radio Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2015

Thu, 17 Dec 2015 18:20:16 -0000

Sports Business Radio counts down the Top 10 sports business stories of 2015. We also talk with Doug Lodder of Boingo Wireless about the wireless experience for fans and venue operators at sports venues. #TomBrady #DeflateGate #DailyFantasy #FIFA #SportsBiz

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Jeanie Buss interview at Sports Business Radio Road Show at USC

Wed, 02 Dec 2015 22:49:39 -0000

Los Angeles Lakers co-owner and President Jeanie Buss joins Brian Berger at the Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo Wireless from the campus of the University of Southern California for an in-depth, wide-ranging conversation in front of USC student athletes and sports business students. Buss discusses Kobe Bryant’s recent retirement announcement, his career and moving ahead into the next era of Lakers basketball; the lessons she learned from her father Dr. Jerry Buss; her complex relationship with her brother Jim Buss who oversees Basketball Operations for the Lakers; Lakers head coach Byron Scott; NBA Commissioner Adam Silver; behind the scenes at NBA Board of Governors meetings; the Lakers continued support for Lamar Odom; the future of daily fantasy; her fondest memories from her days as a student at USC; the potential of the NFL to LA; suggestions for finding a job in sports; the role of analytics in sports; tech and connectivity in sports; and her advice for women in sports. #SBRadioUSC #USC #Lakers #JeanieBuss

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SBR 11 November 2015

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:25:00 -0000

Jill Stelfox, VP & GM of Zebra Technologies stops by to tell us about her $4B company based in large part on what is called Enterprise Asset Intelligence -- turning physical information into digital information and how they are helping sports teams and broadcasters gather analytics in real time. Jeremy Darlow, author of the book “Brands Win Championships” and Director of Brand Marketing for football and baseball at adidas joins us. Justin Garrity, President of Postano tells us about a new service called Hashtag Analytics that helps sports teams and brands track social media conversations in an effective manner. Rob Schack, Global Head of Sports & Strategic Projects at Reuters News Agency tells us about how the company is evolving including a new service called Sports Desk Direct. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 22 October 2015

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 18:48:24 -0000

Ben Sutton, Chairman Emeritus of IMG College joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of collegiate sports media rights and the collegiate landscape. Brec Bassinger, actress and star of the Nickelodeon hit TV show "Bella and the Bulldogs" talks to Sophia Berger about the show based on a Female QB who plays on an all-boys football team. Andrew Muscato, filmaker, discusses his latest documentary “Doped: The Dirty Side of Sports” airing on Epix. #BenSutton #IMG College #BrecBassinger #Nickelodeon #BellaandtheBulldogs #GirlPower #AndrewMuscato

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SBR 25 September 2015

Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:25:32 -0000

Mike Jones, GM of Kapalua Golf & Tennis resort in Maui and Michael Chupka, Director of Communications for Bandon Dunes Golf resort in Oregon join the show to discuss their world class golf resorts and the business of golf. #Kapalua #Bandon Dunes #GolfBiz Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 18 September 2015

Fri, 18 Sep 2015 07:00:00 -0000

Gary Hoenig, Editorial Director for The Players' Tribune and Jeter Publishing joins us to discuss the first-of-its-kind digital media company, founded by Derek Jeter where athletes communicate directly with fans. Hoenig, who oversaw ESPN Publishing including ESPN the Magazine for 20 years, also weighs in on the current state of the media. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 10 September 2015

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:38:06 -0000

Nigel Eccles, Co-Founder & CEO of the multi-billion dollar daily fantasy sports game Fan Duel joins us to discuss his company's origin and meteoric rise as well as its deals with teams and leagues throughout the sports world. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 26 August 2015

Wed, 26 Aug 2015 16:17:08 -0000

Tucker Kain, Los Angeles Dodgers CFO joins us to discuss the new Dodgers + R/GA accelerator program. Tyler Marciniak stops by to discuss the #pass4prostate campaign around the September 5 USA vs Australia rugby match at Soldier Field in Chicago. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 30 July 2015

Thu, 30 Jul 2015 07:00:00 -0000

CJ McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers guard, joins the show to discuss his breakout performance during the 2015 NBA playoffs, his aspirations to be a journalist, the NBA CBA, social media and why he flies commercial and coach. Brian Cheek, Director of Business Development, Sports for Postano stops by to discuss the latest innovations from Postano including the new ability to integrate Periscope into Postano visualizations. read more

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SBR 17 July 2015

Fri, 17 Jul 2015 18:45:48 -0000

Karina LeBlanc, women's pro soccer player & goalkeeper for the Canadian Women's Soccer Team since 1998, joins us to discuss her career as well as how women's soccer can capitalize on the momentum built from the 2015 Women's World Cup. Nate Checketts, co-founder of Rhone Apparel joins us to discuss his high-quality, men's sportswear company. Neil Horowitz, digital and social media expert and host of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast joins us to discuss a big week for sports on social media as well as emerging technologies. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 01 July 2015

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 20:50:09 -0000

Rebecca Feferman, Head of SXsports joins us to discuss one of the fastest growing sports business events of the year that takes place each March in Austin, Texas. Jon Mugar, Founder of The Basketball Tournament, a winner take all, single-elimination tourney where the winning team takes home $1M, also joins us for a conversation. TBT will feature dozens of ex NBA players. Kyle Nelson, Co-Founder and CMO of MVP Index, stops by to discuss the first index that measures the digital brand value of over 20,000 professional athletes, plus their associated teams and leagues. read more

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SBR 12 June 2015

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:35:44 -0000

Ethan Skolnick, NBA writer for the Bleacher Report, joins us to discuss the real dynamics behind the LeBron James-Dan Gilbert, LeBron James-Pat Riley and Pat Riley-Dwyane Wade relationships. We also cover the sports business headlines of the week including American Pharoah's Triple Crown win, the NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup and Women's World Cup soccer. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 04 June 2015

Thu, 04 Jun 2015 17:28:41 -0000

Sam Amick, NBA reporter for USA Today joins us to discuss the Cavs-Warriors NBA Finals matchup as well as discuss new head coach hires and NBA free agency. Steve Skinner, CEO of Kemper Sports stops by to preview the 2015 U.S. Open which will be played on a Kemper golf course - Chambers Bay. Skinner gives us a scouting report on the course and we also discuss golf is marketing itself to today's generation of young people. read more

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SBR 07 May 2015

Thu, 07 May 2015 20:13:02 -0000

Tiki Barber joins us to discuss his thoughts on Ted Wells' "Deflategate" report which was released this week, his advice for vets on the Tamps Bay Bucs welcoming Jameis Winston into the lockerroom and the latest with Barber's company Thuzio, which matches current and retired athletes with the right businesses for speaking engagements and appearances. We also discuss the fallout from Mayweather-Pacquiao as well as the Kentucky Derby. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 14 April 2015

Tue, 14 Apr 2015 20:14:01 -0000

The Sports Business Radio Road Show heads to Arizona State's WP Carey School of Business for Brian Berger's in-depth conversation with Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall (@DHallDBacks). The interview is conducted before a live studio audience comprised of sports business students, faculty, alumni and sports business executives.

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SBR 12 March 2015

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:27:06 -0000

Derrick Mason, 15-year NFL veteran WR and analyst for the Big Ten Network joins us to discuss the state of the NFL, a busy week in the league with free agency and trades and NFL off the field behavior. Josh Shaw, Founder and CEO of Mission Athletecare stops by to tell us about the tremendous growth of the company that counts Dwyane Wade, Serena Williams and David Wright as equity partners. Maury Brown of Forbes helps us preview the top sports business headlines for the upcoming MLB season. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 18 February 2015

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 15:27:37 -0000

Shergul Arshad, CEO & Founder of Mondogoal stops by to discuss his growing fantasy soccer company as well as whether or not gambling on U.S. sports should be legalized. Brian Cheek of Postano joins the show to discuss Postano's work around the College Football Playoff as well as how teams, leagues and companies can bring their social media conversations to life via the new Postano Command Center. read more

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SBR 21 January 2015

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 19:32:09 -0000

Jay Parry, CEO of the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee, joins us to discuss the economic impact of Super Bowl 49 on the state of Arizona's economy as well as Jay's team's preparation in advance of hosting the Super Bowl. Brian Gordon, CEO of the Engine Shop stops by to tell us about the biggest Super Bowl parties - which brands are hosting parties, which celebrities will be attending and performing at these parties and how difficult is it to get into the Super Bowl parties. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 17 December 2014

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:14:39 -0000

Sports Business Radio counts down its Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2014. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 08 December 2014

Mon, 08 Dec 2014 21:59:34 -0000

Baron Davis, former NBA and UCLA star joins for an in-depth conversation at our #SBRadioUCLA Road Show presented by Postano at UCLA's Center for MEMES on the UCLA campus on December 4th. Davis discusses his sports, business and entertainment ventures as well as his basketball career at UCLA and in the NBA in front of a live studio audience made up of UCLA students and alumni.

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SBR 12 November 2014

Wed, 12 Nov 2014 18:48:38 -0000

Yogi Roth of the Pac-12 Networks joins us to discuss his inspirational documentary "Life in a Walk", a story about Yogi's walks with his dad who was diagnosed with cancer as well as an invitation for others to walk and talk with the people who are most important to them. Justin Garrity, President of Postano joins us to discuss Postano's new partnership with FISH Technologies and how they continue to bring social media conversations for sports teams and events to life. read more

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SBR 15 October 2014

Wed, 15 Oct 2014 17:52:38 -0000

Sam Amick, NBA reporter for USA Today, joins us to dig into the NBA's new mega media rights deal and how the deal could affect the future of the NBA. Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor of Sports Illustrated and author of the new children's book "Rookie Bookie" stops by to discuss SI's coup with breaking the LeBron James to Cleveland story this past summer as well as his new book. read more

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SBR 02 October 2014

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 21:34:00 -0000

Kevin Mawae, former President of the NFL Players Association and 16-year NFL veteran goes one-on-one with Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger to provide insight on what current and former NFL players think of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. Mawae also shares his observations of Goodell's relationship with NFL owners. Mawae was the NFLPA President during the lockout in 2011 and was involved in the negotiations of a new CBA. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 17 September 2014

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:00:00 -0000

An in-depth examination of the NFL in Crisis. Yahoo Sports NFL reporter Rand Getlin joins Brian Berger for a behind the curtain look at the most powerful league in U.S. sports as they are under fire for off the field controversies with marquee players Adrian Peterson and Ray Rice making negative headlines and damaging the brand of the NFL in the process. We discuss how the NFL has handled these controversies and what is next for the league. read more

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SBR 05 September 2014

Fri, 05 Sep 2014 23:15:47 -0000

Jason Cole, NFL reporter for the Bleacher Report joins us to preview the upcoming NFL season and discuss the top sports business storylines. We also discuss Colts owner Jim Irsay's suspension and fine as well as Houston Texans DE JJ Watt's new $100M contract. Brian Cheek of Postano joins us to discuss what Postano will be doing with teams like the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals this NFL season to help them engage with their fans via social media. We also discuss the sports business headlines of the week including Kevin Durant's new contract with Nike. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 22 August 2014

Fri, 22 Aug 2014 18:21:33 -0000

Ross Greenburg, who spent 33 years at HBO sports and has won 51 Emmy Awards joins us to discuss his new documentary "Forgotten Four", as well as explore sports on TV including skyrocketing TV rights fees to sports properties and the future of sports on TV. Craig Pintens, Associate Athletic Director at the University of Oregon stops by to discuss the innovative "Quackcave" and the social media strategies the Ducks are utilizing with the help of Postano. read more

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SBR 11 August 2014

Mon, 11 Aug 2014 17:03:34 -0000

Maury Brown from Forbes.com joins us to handicap the three finalists for Major League Baseball's Commissioner job to replace Bud Selig. We also discuss some bold moves by contending teams at the MLB trade deadline. Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the recent vote that is likely to make the Big 5 conferences in college athletics even stronger and will change the landscape of the NCAA. read more

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SBR 23 July 2014

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 18:26:21 -0000

Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN), ESPN NBA Insider and someone who has covered LeBron James since James was in grade school, joins us to talk about the ramifications of LeBron's move from the Miami Heat to Cleveland Cavaliers and how the surprising chain of events that saw James return to Cleveland unfolded. Justin Garrity, Senior Vice President of Postano (@Postano) joins us to discuss Postano's new partnership with Sports Business Radio and the annual Sports PR Summit in New York City. Garrity also discusses Postano's unique work in the sports and social media space. read more

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SBR 09 July 2014

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:01:22 -0000

Rebecca Feferman, Head of SX Sports, part of the SXSW lineup in Austin, Texas, joins us to discuss her growing event and how YOU could land a spot as a panelist or featured conversation at the 2015 SX Sports lineup. Peter Ruppe, President of Alchemy Global and former senior executive with Nike stops by to discuss the sports business space and what Alchemy Global is doing to be unique. We also discuss NBA free agency and World Cup soccer. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 05 June 2014

Thu, 05 Jun 2014 19:54:13 -0000

Tiki Barber, the all-time leading rusher for the New York Giants, joins us to discuss his unique sports business Thuzio as well as top storylines from the NFL. Ric Bucher, Bleacher Report national NBA reporter and TNT broadcaster stops by to discuss the Clippers $2B sale to Steve Ballmer as well as the future of NBA star Kevin Love amongst other NBA topics. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 18 April 2014

Fri, 18 Apr 2014 16:45:57 -0000

Christine Brennan of USA Today joins us to discuss the startling stats around the decline of the number of people playing golf as well as the lack of African American players in MLB. Zvee Geffen from Topps joins us to discuss how the trading card company is thriving in the digital age. Dr. Rahul Desai, our sports injury expert, stops by to discuss the epidemic of Tommy John surgeries for MLB pitchers. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 02 April 2014

Wed, 02 Apr 2014 17:16:35 -0000

We're celebrating our 10th Anniversary of Sports Business Radio, which launched 10 years ago this week. SBR Co-Founder Keith Forman joins the show to take a trip down memory lane and recount some of the most memorable moments of the past decade. Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the NLRB's ruling with Northwestern student athletes and how the ruling impacts the college sports landscape. read more

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SBR 12 March 2014

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 16:55:39 -0000

Mike Golub, Portland Timbers COO and MLS Executive of the Year 2 of the past 3 seasons joins us to discuss the tremendous success of the Timbers and the growth and popularity of MLS in North America. Portland will play to the MLS All-Star game in August. Brian Cheek, Director of Strategic Accounts for Postano stops by to tell us about how Postano is enhancing the social media experience for sports fans. read more

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SBR 27 January 2014

Mon, 27 Jan 2014 19:06:49 -0000

NBA Commissioner David Stern joins Sports Business Radio host Brian Berger to reflect on his 30-year tenure as NBA Commissioner. We discuss Stern's proudest moments, biggest regrets and his future plans during the candid conversation. Brian Gordon of the Engine Shop stops by to discuss the best parties around Super Bowl XLVIII in NY/NJ. We also discuss Super Bowl commercials and overall business around the Super Bowl.

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SBR 10 January 2014

Fri, 10 Jan 2014 23:21:02 -0000

Maury Brown of the BizofBaseball.com joins us to discuss the MLB Hall of Fame voting process and if it needs to be overhauled or tweaked in light of this past week's Hall of Fame voting results. Jason Bolt, Founder and CEO of Society43 drops by to talk to us about his company's officially licensed sports themed sunglasses and the company's deals with the NBA and 80 top collegiate sports programs. Bolt also explains how the licensing process works when applying for official marks. We also discuss the BCS National Championship, NFL Playoffs and the Bobby Petrino hiring at Louisville. read more

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SBR 19 December 2013

Thu, 19 Dec 2013 23:42:31 -0000

Sports Business Radio counts down the Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2013. Happy Holidays from the team at Sports Business Radio!

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SBR 08 November 2013

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:17:06 -0000

Dave Mingey, President & Co-Founder of GlideSlope (www.theglideslope.com) joins us to discuss the lead-up to the Sochi Winter Olympic Games & how Olympic sponsors are preparing their campaigns around a politically controversial Russia. Jason Cole (@JasonPhilCole), NFL reporter for the National Football Post joins us to discuss the Richie Incognito - Miami Dolphins story and take us inside an NFL lockerroom to see what really happens amongst teammates. read more

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SBR 12 September 2013

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:13:48 -0000

Christine Brennan, sports columnist for USA Today and commentator for NPR and ABC News joins us to share why she won't be referring to Washington DC's NFL team as the Redskins any more and how a nickname change could actually benefit owner Dan Snyder financially. We also discuss security at sports venues. Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor at Sports Illustrated tells us how the magazine's 5-part series on Oklahoma State's football program came to fruition and why that specific program was profiled. read more

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SBR 13 August 2013

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:00:26 -0000

Rand Getlin, Investigative reporter for Yahoo! Sports stops by to discuss the autograph controversy surrounding Johnny Manziel as well as how the college sports landscape could be reshaped and modernized. Maury Brown from the BizofBaseball.com joins the show to discuss the Alex Rodriguez suspension by MLB, his appeal and what's next for the embattled slugger. We also share our thoughts on the launch of Fox Sports 1. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 14 June 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:00:00 -0000

Jon Wertheim, Executive Editor and Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated joins Brian Berger to discuss the NBA Finals, French Open, Biogenesis/MLB story, SI's breaking the Jason Collins story and Tim Tebow's signing with the New England Patriots. We also recap the recent Sports PR Summit, attended by Wertheim and organized by Berger.

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SBR 11 April 2013

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:57:51 -0000

Steve Garvey, MLB legend and former Dodgers and Padres star joins the show to discuss his career, his run at Dodgers ownership and his battle against prostate cancer. B.R. Koehnemann of Bandon Dunes golf resort stops by to discuss the Speedgolf World Championships at Bandon Dunes and airing this Saturday on CBS-TV. Maury Brown of the BizofBaseball.com shares his top sports business story lines for the just underway MLB season. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 09 March 2013

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 08:00:00 -0000

Nigel Melville, CEO and President of USA Rugby joins us to discuss one of the fastest growing sports in the United States as well as the structure of the sport. Rand Getlin, investigative reporter with Yahoo! Sports stops by to discuss the recent overhaul of the NCAA's enforcement division and what they may mean to the future of the organization and NCAA member schools. We also discuss the NCAA's ruling regarding the Johnny Football trademark for Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel and how that ruling may impact trademarks around athlete nicknames in the future.

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SBR 28 February 2013

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:07:09 -0000

Ric Bucher, longtime NBA Insider joins the show to discuss how the new NBA CBA is affecting trades and player movement. We also discuss the timeline for the return of Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose, the upcoming free agency of Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard and the potential move of the Sacramento Kings to Seattle. read more

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SBR 23 January 2013

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:36:12 -0000

Nick Hines from the Engine Shop joins us to preview the hottest parties in New Orleans leading up to the Super Bowl on February 3rd. We also discuss the most marketable players in this year's Super Bowl. Ethan Skolnick, Miami Heat beat writer for the Palm Beach Post joins us to discuss the Heat as well as his new book "Raising Your Game". Ekaterina Walter joins us to discuss her new book "Think Like Zuck" - a book that looks a successful business strategies utilized by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

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SBR 16 December 2012

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Sports Business Radio's Top 10 sports business stories of 2012. Join Brian Berger and Bryan Griggs as they count down the biggest stories of 2012 from 10 to 1. Happy Holidays!

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SBR 01 December 2012

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Leigh Steinberg, longtime sports agent who has represented the likes of Steve Young and Troy Aikman, and who was the inspiration for the movie "Jerry Maguire" joins Brian Berger for a wide-ranging conversation to discuss the re-launch of his agency, the state of player safety in the NFL today and his battle back from bankruptcy and alcoholism.

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SBR 10 November 2012

Sat, 10 Nov 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Longtime sports executive Joe Favorito joins us to discuss Hurricane Sandy's impact on the east coast sports world as well as the cancellation of NYC Marathon. Sports Illustrated editor Bill Syken stops by to discuss the new book "Football's Greatest", which brings to life the best football players, stadiums and moments in NFL history. Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the potential of Saints head coach Sean Payton leaving the team next season following the news that his contract has been voided by the NFL. read more

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SBR 19 September 2012

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:50:22 -0000

Marcus Mariota, QB of the nationally ranked Oregon Ducks football team joins us to discuss his emergence as the leader of the Ducks high scoring offense. Latanna Stone, the youngest golfer to ever qualify for the U.S. Women's Amateur stops by to discuss what the life of a 10-year old golf prodigy is like. Rand Getlin, Investigative Reporter for Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss his investigative piece about NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus and his relationship with a financial advisor who cost Rosenhaus' clients substantial amounts of money. read more

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SBR 25 August 2012

Sat, 25 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0000

We look back at the London Games with Sports Business Journal sports media reporter John Ourand as well as which Olympic athletes are most marketable post Olympics with Brand Affinity Technologies CEO Ryan Steelberg. We talk Andrew Luck's decision to table endorsement deals as well as the NFL officials dispute with Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports. Sam Amick of Sports Illustrated stops by to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers acquisition of Dwight Howard and the potential that this was the last Olympics with NBA players. read more

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SBR 28 July 2012

Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:00:00 -0000

Steven Jackson, St. Louis Rams Pro Bowl RB joins us to discuss football, his new head coach and his love for architecture, film and travel. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers rookie point guard stops by to talk about his path growing up in Oakland to playing college basketball at Weber State to his remarkable rise to the NBA lottery. Former U.S. Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes joins us to talk about her Olympic experience and to update us about what she's doing now. read more

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SBR 30 June 2012

Sat, 30 Jun 2012 07:00:00 -0000

Kerri Walsh, Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist beach volleyball stops by on her way to the 2012 London Olympics. Vince Papale, former Philadelphia Eagle and subject of the Disney movie "Invincible" joins the show to share his incredible story. Sportscaster Roy Firestone, former host of ESPN's "Up Close" shares thoughts on his most memorable interviews. Hollywood screenwriter Mike Rich visits the show. Please consider contributing to the Sports Business Radio Kickstarter campaign to keep the Sports Business Radio podcast alive at www.sportsbusinessradio.com

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SBR 02 June 2012

Sat, 02 Jun 2012 21:31:58 -0000

Larry Scott, Pac-12 Commissioner stops by to discuss the conference and its new TV network, changes to the postseason basketball tournament and potential changes to the college football postseason. Pullitzer Prize winning author Buzz Bissinger (Friday Night Lights) joins the show to discuss his new book "Father's Day" which focuses on his cross country trip with his special needs son Zach. Legendary sports writer Frank Deford discusses his new book "Overtime - My Life as a Sportswriter" and how the job of being a reporter has changed over the course of his career. read more

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SBR 12 May 2012

Sat, 12 May 2012 07:00:00 -0000

Bill Hancock, Executive Director of the BCS joins us to discuss college football's new 4-team playoff format. Hall of Fame basketball coach Geno Auriemma stops by to discuss the state of women's sports, his UConn Huskies women's basketball team as well as the U.S. Women's team he'll coach this summer at the Olympics in London. Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Kaleb Canales joins the show to discuss his innovative approach to coaching in the NBA and communicating with today's athletes. read more

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SBR 28 April 2012

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0000

Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the NFL Draft. Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports stops by to discuss his bombshell story about NBPA Executive Director Billy Hunter directing $17M worth of union funds to members of his family. Lisa Guerrero of Inside Edition joins us to discuss her transition from a successful sportscasting career where she was a sideline reporter for Monday Night Football and on "The Best Damn Sports Show" to an award winning newscasting career. Dr. read more

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SBR 17 March 2012

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:00:00 -0000

Greg Shaheen, Interim Executive VP of Championships and Alliances and the man responsible for orchestrating the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments joins us to talk about the behind the scenes of March Madness. Bo Kimble, former Loyola Marymount University basketball star stops by to discuss the 1990 team that provided so many emotional moments on their way to the Elite Eight following the death of teammate Hank Gathers. Jon Wertheim, Senior Writer of Sports Illustrated joins us to talk about the legacy of Peyton Manning in Indianapolis. read more

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SBR 25 February 2012

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Kenny Smith, NBA on TNT studio analyst and former NBA champion joins us to discuss the NBA All-Star festivities, his NBA career and NCAA March Madness. Maury Brown of the Bizofbaseball.com joins us to discuss the overturning of the Ryan Braun 50-game suspension by an independent panel of arbitrators. Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times stops by to discuss the plan for a new arena in Seattle that could potentially house NBA and NHL franchises. Tom Ziller of SBNation and SacTownRoyalty.com gives us the latest news on a new arena for the Sacramento Kings.

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SBR 18 February 2012

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0000

We discuss the Linsanity phenomenon around Knicks PG Jeremy Lin with Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld. Jason Sobel of the Golf Channel stops by to talk about the big TV ratings around the Phil Mickelson-Tiger Woods marquee matchup last weekend at Pebble Beach. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week including West Virginia's move to the Big 12 conference.

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SBR 11 February 2012

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Super Bowl recap and final numbers - TV audience, winning and losing ads, most marketable players, bettors vs Nevada sports books. We also examine the NBA season to date with Sam Amick, NBA reporter of SportsIllustrated.com.

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SBR 04 February 2012

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0000

David Dunn, CEO of Athletes First and agent for NFL stars Aaron Rodgers, Clay Matthews Jr. and Ray Lewis joins us to discuss how his job has changed with a new CBA in place, safety for NFL players and marketability for NFL players after a Super Bowl win. David Schwab from Octagon joins us to discuss Super Bowl ads and Brian Gordon of Engine Shop stops by to fill us in on why companies spend big money on Super Bowl parties.

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SBR 28 January 2012

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Dan Wilson, former Seattle Mariners/MLB catcher joins us to discuss his playing days and his upcoming induction into the Mariners Hall of Fame with Randy Johnson. Maury Brown of the Bizofbaseball.com stops by to discuss the Detroit Tigers signing of Prince Fielder. Russell Baxter of Profootballguru.com helps us preview the Super Bowl pitting the NY Giants against the New England Patriots.

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SBR 21 January 2012

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Jason Cole, NFL reporter from Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the NFC and AFC Championship games in the NFL. Jon Wertheim stops by to chat NBA, Australian Open tennis and his latest book project. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week.

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SBR 14 January 2012

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Bill Sanders, Chief Marketing Officer for BDA Sports, the agency that reps the likes of Steve Nash, Rajon Rondo, Greg Oden and Yao Ming joins us to discuss the state of sports marketing and whether or not there is a decrease in corporations utilizing athletes as spokespeople after athletes have stumbled off the field in recent years. Carson York, Oregon Ducks offensive lineman stops by to discuss the Ducks Rose Bowl win and being an academic all-american for the 3rd straight year. read more

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SBR 07 January 2012

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0000

Chad Buchanan, Portland Trail Blazers Acting GM stops by to discuss his team's surprising start to the NBA season. Jason Cole, NFL reporter for Yahoo! Sports chats with us about the NFL playoffs as well as a big decision for the Indianapolis Colts - Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning or both? Dr Paul Dennis, sports psychologist joins us to discuss why some athletes like Serena Williams say they hate playing the sport they've spent their life playing. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sbradio

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SBR 31 December 2011

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Sports Business Radio's Top 10 sports business stories of 2011. Happy New Year!

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SBR 24 December 2011

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Sports Business Radio counts down its Top 20 Sports Business stories of 2011 - this week stories 20-11

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SBR 17 December 2011

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat head coach joins Brian Berger to discuss the Heat's upcoming season, his coaching philosophy and his summer trip to the Phillippines where he met President Aquino. Dr. Paul Dennis, sports psychologist, joins us to discuss why some athletes find trouble off the field of play.

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SBR 10 December 2011

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Tinker Hatfield, VP of Design and Special Projects for Nike joins us to discuss his years of collaboration with Michael Jordan on the Air Jordan sneakers that have become the best selling basketball shoes of all-time. Sam Amick stops by to discuss the many NBA trades and free agent signings in the works as training camps get under way. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week including a monstrous contract for Albert Pujols from the Los Angeles Angels.

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SBR 03 December 2011

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Larry Scott, Pac-12 Commissioner stops by to discuss the inaugural Pac-12 Championship Game and the continued growth of the conference. Sam Amick of SI.com joins us to discuss the new NBA CBA and the end to the lockout. We also bring you the latest sports business headlines of the week.

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SBR 26 November 2011

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio - featuring past conversations with NCAA President Mark Emmert, TNT NBA analyst and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and 2011 NBA Draft #1 pick Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Happy Thanksgiving from the team at Sports Business Radio.

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SBR 19 November 2011

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist and NPR/ABC News commentator joins us to discuss the latest with the far reaching scandal at Penn State. Maury Brown of the BizofBaseball.com joins us to discuss MLB's "hot stove" season and the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement. We also bring you the latest sports business headlines of the week including the cancellation of NBA games through December 15th.

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SBR 12 November 2011

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:00:00 -0000

NCAA President Mark Emmert sits down with Brian Berger for a wide ranging interview. Emmert discusses the Penn State scandal, Joe Paterno's retirement, the BCS, conference realignment and upcoming changes to the NCAA rule book. Sam Amick NBA Insider for Sports Illustrated joins us to bring us the latest on the NBA labor negotiations. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 05 November 2011

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Will there be an NBA season? We discuss the latest fron the NBA bargaining tables with Sam Amick, NBA Insider with SportsIllustrated.com. We also catch up with Rand Getlin of Yahoo! Sports who updates us on several changes to how NCAA student athletes will be compensated in the future. There's also the sports business headlines of the week including the TV ratings for the Cards - Rangers World Series.

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SBR 29 October 2011

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:59:14 -0000

Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports & co-author of the book "Death to the BCS" joins us to discuss his newly updated book detailing one of the most controversial systems in sports. Tom Haberstroh from ESPN.com stops by to chat with us about his research that highlights that NBA teams that spend a lot of money on player payroll, aren't always the most successful franchises. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week.

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SBR 22 October 2011

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0000

We chat MLB and the World Series with our baseball insider Maury Brown from the BizofBaseball.com. We also examine the sports media - specifically the TV ratings for the World Series and NFL - with John Ourand from the Sports Business Journal. We also bring you the latest from the NBA labor front as the lockout continues.

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SBR 15 October 2011

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 03:15:58 -0000

Oregon Ducks QB Darron Thomas stops by to discuss the Ducks high powered offense, balancing athletics and academics and to share details of his pre-game meal ritual that will make you gasp. Sam Amick, NBA Insider with SI.com joins us to discuss the cancellation of the first two weeks of the NBA regular season and the continuation of the NBA lockout.

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SBR 08 October 2011

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:06:15 -0000

The latest on the NBA lockout with Ken Berger of CBSSports.com. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock ("Super Size Me") joins us to discuss his ESPN film "The Dotted Line" that will air on October 11th. We also bring you the latest headlines of the week including a new endorsement deal for Tiger Woods.

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SBR 01 October 2011

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Sugar Ray Leonard - Boxing legend joins us to discuss his compelling career inside the ring as well as his success outside the ring doing commercials, movies and being actively involved in the community. We also discuss an epic final night of the regular season for Major League Baseball with Maury Brown of the BizofBaseball.com.

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SBR 24 September 2011

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 07:00:00 -0000

The latest from the NBA labor negotiations with Sam Amick of SI.com. We also go inside the NFL with Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports. We discuss the latest with NCAA conference realignment as well.

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SBR 17 September 2011

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Ken Berger, NBA Insider with CBS Sports.com joins us to discuss the latest with the NBA lockout as players and owners meet this week to try to resolve their differences. Rusty Hathaway, head golf pro at Wailea Golf Club on the beautiful island of Maui joins us to discuss Wailea's world class golf courses, which SBR's Brian Berger had a chance to play on his recent trip to Maui. We also recap a record setting opening weekend in the NFL.

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SBR 10 September 2011

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring past conversations with NBA Commissioner David Stern, Pac-12 TV head Gary Stevenson and Yahoo! Sports investigative reporter Rand Getlin.

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SBR 03 September 2011

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring conversations with NBA Hall of Famer and TNT TV analyst Charles Barkley, Cleveland Cavs rookie and top pick in the 2011 NBA Draft Kyrie Irving and New England Pats beat writer Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com. Happy Labor Day weekend from Sports Business Radio!

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SBR 27 August 2011

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Gary Stevenson, head of the new Pac-12 broadcast & digital network joins us to discuss the future of the network and his recent hiring to oversee the network. Sam Amick of SI.com and NBAConfidential.com stops by to discuss the latest with the NBA lockout and why he thinks NBA should players should waive the white flag now. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week.

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SBR 20 August 2011

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Charles Robinson - Yahoo! Sports senior investigative reporter joins us to discuss his bombshell 11-month investigative piece detailing the corruption at the University of Miami. Mike Reiss of ESPNBoston.com stops by to help us preview the New England Patriots 2011 season and discuss the monumental role Pats owner Robert Kraft played in bringing the NFL lockout to an end.

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SBR 13 August 2011

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 07:00:00 -0000

The Best of SBR featuring conversations with Jason Sobel of the Golf Channel who takes us inside the relationship between Tiger Woods and former caddie Steve Williams. We also look back on conversations with ESPN NBA Insider Ric Bucher and Lucas Oil founder Forrest Lucas.

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SBR 06 August 2011

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Charles Barkley, NBA Hall of Famer and TNT NBA analyst joins us to discuss the state of the NBA, the NBA lockout, his relationship with Nike and his thoughts on Tiger Woods. Kyrie Irving, Cleveland Cavaliers star and the number one pick in the 2011 NBA Draft stops by to discuss his decision to leave Duke after one season for the NBA, his endorsement deal with Nike and his experience playing in the Nike Global Challenge. We also bring you the latest sports business headlines of the week.

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SBR 30 July 2011

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring conversations with Pittsburgh Steelers QB Dennis Dixon, Pittsburgh Pirates Director of Baseball Ops Tyrone Brooks and SI.com NBA reporter Sam Amick.

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SBR 23 July 2011

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Rich Eisen of the NFL Network joins us to discuss the NFL Network, the upcoming NFL season and his wildly popular podcast. Christine Brennan of USA Today, ABC News & NPR stops by to discuss her travels last week to the Women's World Cup in Germany and the British Open in England. We also discuss the soon to be resolved NFL lockout and how the new CBA will look moving forward.

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SBR 16 July 2011

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Danny Woodhead, New England Patriots running back joins us to discuss his new endorsement deal with SKECHERS as well as what he's doing to prepare for the upcoming NFL season during the lockout. Bill Sanders, VP of Marketing for BDA Sports stops by to discuss how NBA players are staying marketable during the NBA lockout. We also recap the historically low MLB All-Star game TV ratings.

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SBR 09 July 2011

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 07:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring past interviews with Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, NBA agent Bill Duffy and Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott.

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SBR 02 July 2011

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated Sr. Writer, joins us to discuss the state of tennis as well as the NBA labor situation. Maury Brown from the BizofBaseball.com also stops by to discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers bankruptcy filing this week. We also bring you the latest from the NFL and NBA bargaining tables.

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SBR 25 June 2011

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Inside the Los Angeles Dodgers mess with Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times. We also examine the latest from the NFL and NBA bargaining tables.

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SBR 18 June 2011

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:04:11 -0000

Forrest Lucas of Lucas Oil and Bill Duffy, BDA Sports NBA agent join us on Sports Business Radio this week.

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SBR 11 June 2011

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Is NBC/Comcast's $4.3B investment in the TV/Digital rights to the Olympic Games from 2014-2020 a good investment? Also, USC and Ohio State football programs find themselves dealing with more problems this week. And the latest from the NFL and NBA bargaining tables.

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SBR 04 June 2011

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Inside the Ohio State football/Jim Tressel scandal with Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports - the reporter who broke the story about Tressel's violations. We also bring you the headlines of the week including the latest from the NBA and NFL CBA negotiations. And we break down the TV ratings for the NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup.

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SBR 28 May 2011

Sat, 28 May 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Pete Carroll - Seattle Seahawks head football coach & Executive VP of Football Operations joins us to discuss his first year in Seattle as well as what he and his staff are doing to prepare for the season in the midst of a lockout. We also step into the Technology Lab with Gidge Moody of Nike Golf who shares insight with us on some of the latest Nike Golf club offerings as we head into the summer golf season.

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SBR 21 May 2011

Sat, 21 May 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Gavin Maloof - Sacramento Kings Co-Owner joins us to discuss why his family decided to keep the Kings in Sacramento for at least one more season instead of relocating the team to Anaheim. Maloof also discusses what his family needs in order to keep the Kings in Sacramento for the long term.

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SBR 14 May 2011

Sat, 14 May 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Larry Scott - Pac-12 Commissioner joins us to discuss the conference's new multi-billion dollar broadcast and digital rights deal. We also bring you the headlines of the week including the fine levied against the Fiesta Bowl by the BCS. And we discuss two sports superstars who made headlines this week - LeBron James and Tiger Woods. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 07 May 2011

Sat, 07 May 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Dissecting the new multi-billion dollar Pac-12 TV contract. We also review the TV ratings for the NFL Draft and the NBA Playoffs. And we examine the PR nightmare of the week in our "Caught in the Crosslights" segment.

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SBR 30 April 2011

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Trying to make sense of the NFL labor battle between owners and players with Jason Cole, Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter. What are the rules of the NFL as they exist today? What are the next steps the owners and players will take? We discuss. We also examine the latest with the Los Angeles Dodgers after MLB assigned Tom Schieffer as monitor and trustee this week.

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SBR 23 April 2011

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:33:05 -0000

Ric Bucher - ESPN NBA Senior Reporter joins us to discuss the NBA Playoffs as well as the latest with the NBA Collective Bargaining negotiations. Tom Ziller from SacTownRoyalty.com joins us to dissect the economics of the Kings relocating out of Sacramento. We also discuss MLB taking over the Los Angeles Dodgers, the NHL's new TV contract with NBC/Versus and the release of the NFL's 2011 regular season schedule.

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SBR 16 April 2011

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Rand Getlin - ThePostgame.com joins us to discuss high interest lockout loans being secured by NFL players that could leave the players bankrupt in the future - while the middlemen offering the loans cash in. We also discuss several NBA sports business notes including a countdown of the players with the top selling jerseys this season. And we give you our thoughts on the Barry Bonds verdict this past week. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

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SBR 09 April 2011

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Celebrating the 7th anniversary of Sports Business Radio. We look back at Brian Berger's 2008 conversation with golf icon Jack Nicklaus on Sports Business Radio on the 25th anniversary of his stunning victory at The Masters at the age of 46. We also examine MLB's top sports business storylines for the 2011 season with Maury Brown from the BizofBaseball.com. Thanks to our loyal listeners for 7 fantastic years of Sports Business Radio!

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SBR 02 April 2011

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Norwood Teague, VCU Athletic Director joins us to discuss the men's basketball team's trip to the Final Four and how the exposure from the NCAA Tournament has impacted the athletic department and the university. We also examine the headlines of the week including Barry Bonds' trial as well as the firing of Fiesta Bowl CEO John Junker.

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SBR 26 Mar 2011

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 07:00:00 -0000

NFL Sponsors - How have they prepared for a work stoppage? Greg Busch, Executive VP of GMR Marketing joins us to discuss. We also chat with Joe Favorito about how the Cinderella schools in this year's NCAA Tournament are making the most of their moment in the spotlight.

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SBR 19 Mar 2011

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 07:00:00 -0000

Greg Shaheen - NCAA Interim EVP of Championships & Alliances (Head Honcho of March Madness) joins us to discuss the expansion from 65 to 68 teams for the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships as well as the tourney's new 14-year, $10.8 billion TV deal with CBS and Turner.

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SBR 12 Mar 2011

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Charles Robinson - Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the allegations against the Ohio St. and Oregon football programs. Robinson and Yahoo! Sports broke the stories detailing the improprieties of both programs.

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SBR 05 Mar 2011

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 08:00:00 -0000

The latest from the NFL bargaining table with Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports. What needs to happen for the owners and players to reach a deal? We discuss. We also catch up with Rand Getlin of ThePostgame.com to discuss several controversial college football stories breaking this week. And we bring you the headlines of the week including a deadline extension for the Sacramento Kings and NBC's desire to charge a record setting amount for Super Bowl spots.

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SBR 26 Feb 2011

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0000

NFL CBA 101 - we'll break down main issues with NFL CBA and tell you what the key components are in order to get a deal done. Maury Brown from The Business of Sports Network joins us to discuss. We also discuss the huge deals that went down at the NBA deadline and how those deals will affect the bottom line for the teams involved.

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SBR 19 Feb 2011

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Todd Ramasar, NBA agent for BDA Sports joins us to discuss the growing number of business opportunities for NBA players in China. We also discuss how the market for shoe endorsement deals has dried up. Brian Learst, President of QuintEvents stops by to talk with us about his company's VIP ticket packages for this weekend's NBA All-Star Game as well as the company's packages for other big events like the Super Bowl and Kentucky Derby.

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SBR 12 Feb 2011

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0000

David Dunn - NFL agent for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Packers LB Clay Matthews, Jets QB Mark Sanchez and Ravens LB Ray Lewis amongst many others joins us to discuss marketing opportunities for Rodgers and Matthews after their victory in Super Bowl XLV as well as his thoughts on the current NFL collective bargaining agreement negotiations. We also recap Super Bowl XLV - from the missing seats to our review of the best and worst ads.

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SBR 05 Feb 2011

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:00:00 -0000

We examine the big business of Super Bowl XLV with Darren Rovell, CNBC sports business reporter who joins us from Dallas. We also look back on our conversation with Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers before he became a superstar - prior to the 2005 NFL Draft. Rodgers walked us through the process he went through when deciding to leave Cal early, as well as what criteria he used for selecting the business people he would surround himself with. read more

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SBR 29 Jan 2011

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Tony Ponturo, Sports Marketing Guru and former Vice-President of Global Media and Sports Marketing for Anheuser-Busch for 26 years joins us to share everything you'll ever want to know about Super Bowl ads. We also examine the huge TV numbers from the AFC and NFC Championship games. And we share our favorite athlete interview of the year so far.

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SBR 22 Jan 2011

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 20:51:00 -0000

Jon Wertheim, Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss his new book "Scorecasting" which uses analytics to dispel many popular sports myths. We also examine three of the strangest press conferences from the world of sports that took place this past week. We bring you the latest sports business headlines of the week including the University of Texas' gigantic TV deal with ESPN.

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SBR 15 Jan 2011

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0000

We recap the big business of the BCS National championship game with Rachel Baribeau who covers the SEC for TideSports.com. We also give you the record setting numbers for the NFL for wild card weekend. And we bring you up to date on the latest coaching hires in the NFL and college football.

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SBR 08 Jan 2011

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Bill Hancock - BCS Executive Director joins us on the weekend leading up to the BCS National Championship game. Hancock discusses the controversial BCS system as well as breaks down how the money from playing in BCS games is divided. We also talk to Anna Campbell, producer of the new documentary "Hood to Coast - the movie". And we bring you the sports business headlines of the week including a number of coaching changes in the NFL and college football.

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SBR 01 Jan 2011

Sat, 01 Jan 2011 08:00:00 -0000

Sports Business Radio unveils its Top 10 sports business stories of 2010

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SBR 25 Dec 2010

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0000

Sports Business Radio Top 20 Sports Biz Stories of 2010. This week we unveil stories 20-11 and on our January 1st show we unveil our Top 10 Sports Biz Stories of 2010.

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SBR 18 Dec 2010

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0000

Charles Robinson NFL reporter for Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the latest from the NFL CBA negotiations, the future of the Minnesota Vikings after the collapse of the roof at the Metrodome and the renaissance of Eagles QB Michael Vick. We also bring you the latest sports business headlines of the week including the financial terms of the new contracts of Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee and Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp.

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SBR 11 Dec 2010

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0000

We bring you the latest from the MLB Winter League Baseball Meetings in Orlando with Maury Brown from the BizofBaseball.com. We also dissect the deal that will have the NBA assuming ownership of the New Orleans Hornets. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 04 Dec 2010

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring conversations with BCS Executive Director Bill Hancock and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban.

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SBR 27 Nov 2010

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring a look back at conversations with NCAA President Mark Emmert and Hollywood screenwriter and Executive Producer for the major motion picture "Secretariat" Mike Rich. Happy Thanksgiving from the team at Sports Business Radio

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SBR 20 Nov 2010

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -0000

Dissecting the Cam Newton investigation with Rand Getlin of Synyrgy Sports. We also examine the latest proposal from the NFLPA to NFL owners as well as Tiger Woods' foray into social media.

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SBR 13 Nov 2010

Sat, 13 Nov 2010 08:00:00 -0000

Ric Bucher ESPN's NBA Insider stops by to help us break down the main issues on the table being discussed during the league's Collective Bargaining negotiations. Will there be a work stoppage? What might the league look like post-agreement? We tell you. Paul Swangard, Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us to discuss the innovative new format being discussed for the NHL All-Star game. We also give you the headlines of the week including Tom Brady's newest endorsement deal.

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SBR 06 Nov 2010

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 07:00:00 -0000

We recap the business and TV ratings for the 2010 World Series won by the San Francisco Giants. We also examine the Minnesota Vikings controversial decision to waive star WR Randy Moss this week. Finally we tell you which former sports figures won and lost at the polls this week.

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SBR 30 Oct 2010

Sat, 30 Oct 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Dan Wetzel, Yahoo! Sports reporter and co-author of the book Death to the BCS joins us to discuss one of the more polarizing topics in sports. Wetzel's book discusses the dysfunction of the NCAA I-A college football postseason as well as offers some solutions for making the college football postseason more lucrative and exciting. We also discuss the start to the 2010-11 NBA season.

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SBR 23 Oct 2010

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Mark Emmert - new NCAA President stops by for a visit and discusses topics ranging from cracking down on agents, penalizing the proper perpetrators and postseason Division I college football. You'll also get a sense of Emmert's management style as well as what he likes to do in his free time during the conversation. Listen to this conversation as well as some of the best conversations over the years on Sports Business Radio at http://sportsbusinessradio.com/audio/interviews

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SBR 16 Oct 2010

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Rand Getlin, President and Founder of Synrgy Sports joins us to discuss the confession by longtime sports agent Josh Luchs in Sports Illustrated that he paid 30 college athletes. We also discuss the staggering amounts of money the NFL will lose if they don't have a new collective bargaining agreement in place by March. And we break down Nike's new uniform and apparel deal with the NFL that goes into effect in 2012. Finally, we give you the TV ratings for the MLB playoffs thus far.

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SBR 09 Oct 2010

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Geoff Petrie - Sacramento Kings President of Basketball Operations joins us to discuss his efforts to rebuild the NBA team into a playoff contender. Petrie also shares his thoughts on a new arena for the Kings. Paul Westhead, the only coach to win an NBA and WNBA title stops by to visit. Westhead, now the head women's basketball coach at the University of Oregon, was the head men's basketball coach at Loyola Marymount when the team advanced to the Great Eight of the NCAA Tournament following the death of LMU star Hank Gathers in 1990. We also discuss the business of the MLB playoffs.

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SBR 02 Oct 2010

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Mike Rich, Hollywood screenwriter, joins us to discuss his latest movie, Disney's "Secretariat", about the 1973 Triple Crown winner and the horse's owner, Penny Chennery Tweedy, played by star Diane Lane. Rich, who has brought us movies such as "Finding Forrester", "The Rookie" and "Radio", takes us behind the scenes into the world of movie making during an in-depth conversation. "Secretariat" opens October 8th in theaters everywhere.

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SBR 25 Sept 2010

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Brian Windhorst, who has covered LeBron James since James was in high-school joins us to discuss James' offseason decisions that led to his departure from Cleveland to Miami. We also discuss the future of the Cleveland Cavs without LeBron James.

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SBR 18 Sept 2010

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 07:00:00 -0000

John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal joins us to discuss the record-setting ratings for the NFL on TV so far this season and some of the factors that may be contributing to the enormous viewership. We also catch up with social media expert Chris Mike who tells us which athletes and sports leagues are making the best use of social media to enhance their brands.

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SBR 11 Sept 2010

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 07:00:00 -0000

We examine several expensive cuts for NFL teams. We also catch up with sports marketing expert and Sports Business Radio blogger Jared Melzer, who joins us from Madrid, Spain to discuss ideas for how to activate sports marketing sponsorships.

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SBR 04 Sept 2010

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:00:00 -0000

NFL 2010 season preview with Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports

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SBR 28 AUG 2010

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio with New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis, Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian and San Diego Chargers GM AJ Smith

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SBR 21 August 2010

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:00:00 -0000

We take an in-depth look at the difficult and thankless job of an NCAA compliance officer and discuss how athletic departments are trying to protect themselves from NCAA sanctions with Rand Getlin, Founder of Synrgy Sports.

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SBR 14 Aug 2010

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Rich Cho, Portland Trail Blazers GM stops by to talk about his new position with the NBA team as well as his ascension from NBA intern to General Manager. We also discuss how the on the course decline of Tiger Woods is impacting TV ratings, sponsorships and attendance for PGA Tour events.

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SBR 07 Aug 2010

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Bill Sanders, Chief Marketing Officer of BDA Sports joins us to discuss how the sports endorsement market has changed after the fall of such high profile athletes as Tiger Woods, Ben Roethlisberger and Michael Vick. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week. Follow us on twitter at twitter.com/sbradio

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SBR 31 Jul 2010

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio. We look back on interviews with Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg and Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra. We also break down the issues that could keep NFL players off the field for the 2011 season with Charles Robinson of Yahoo! Sports.

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SBR 24 Jul 2010

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:00:00 -0000

Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Center at the University of Oregon joins us to discuss how pro sports agents are impacting college athletic programs. We also discuss Sports Illustrated's Fortunate 50 list detailing the highest earning athletes in sports as well as the latest Harris Poll detailing the most popular athletes. We recap the 2010 British Open and discuss the changes made to USC's Athletic Department this week. Follow SBR on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sportsbusinessradio

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SBR 17 Jul 2010

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Ric Bucher, ESPN NBA Insider joins us to discuss a potential work stoppage in the NBA next summer as well as this offseason's free agent frenzy. We also look back at the legacy of Yankees owner George Steinbrenner with Maury Brown from the Bizofbaseball.com. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sbradio

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SBR 10 Jul 2010

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Miami Heat President of Business Operations Eric Woolworth joins us to discuss how the signing of NBA superstar LeBron James will impact the business and brand of the Miami Heat. Ethan Skolnick of the South Florida Sun Sentinel stops by to discuss how LeBron James' signing with the Miami Heat affects the NBA and the Heat's positioning in South Florida. We also analyze the manner in which LeBron James announced his decision to join the Miami Heat.

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SBR 03 Jul 2010

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Jeff Ma, author of the new book The House Advantage: Playing the Odds to Win Big In Business and the focus for the hit Hollywood movie "21" joins us to discuss his new book and how the lessons of blackjack can be applied to making better decisions in sports and business. Ma also analyzes the key factors that elite NBA free agents LeBron James and Dwyane Wade should be considering when deciding where to sign their next contract. We also discuss the NBA free agent signings thus far and how these signings might affect the NBA collective bargaining discussions a year from now.

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SBR 26 Jun 2010

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0000

We recap the business of the U.S. Open, we give you the TV ratings for the NBA Finals and FIFA World Cup and we revisit recent conversations with NBA Commissioner David Stern and Coca-Cola CMO for North America Bea Perez on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio.

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SBR 19 Jun 2010

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Rand Getlin, President and Founder of Synyrgy Sports joins us to take an in-depth look at the recent penalties levied against USC, how much money the Trojans could have saved if they had been more compliant and how much the school profited during the years during when the violations occurred. We also discuss the current landscape in college sports where financial gain is the top priority for most programs as well as the agents trying to prey on college athletes. In our headlines we look at the FIFA World Cup TV ratings and attendance numbers.

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SBR 12 Jun 2010

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0000

We examine NCAA conference realignment and discuss the impact of FIFA World Cup soccer on the popularity of soccer in the United States with sports business reporter Tim Lemke.

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SBR 05 Jun 2010

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Jeff Brinegar, Head Pro at the new Old Macdonald golf course at Bandon Dunes golf resort joins us to discuss the opening of the course that is expected to be named the number one golf course you can pay to play in the United States. Maury Brown of the Bizofbaseball.com stops by to discuss the botched call that cost Tiger P Armando Galarraga a perfect game and how the call may lead to the use of expanded replay in MLB. We also discuss the biz of the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup finals. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 29 May 2010

Sat, 29 May 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Sports Business Radio celebrates its 500th episode by looking back on some of our favorite moments over the past 499 episodes during a 6-year span. Thanks for listening over the years!

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SBR 22 May 2010

Sat, 22 May 2010 19:00:00 -0000

We take an in-depth look at "Team LeBron" and the people who will play a major part in orchestrating which NBA team LeBron James signs with this summer. We also share some changes to the Sports Business Radio team.

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SBR 15 May 2010

Sat, 15 May 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Sports Business writer Tim Lemke stops by to discuss the latest with the sales of the Phoenix Coyotes of the NHL and the Texas Rangers of MLB. Bill Squadron of BloombergSports.com joins us to discuss how Bloomberg is utilizing the companies business technologies to bring pro sports teams and fans unique sports information and technologies that will change how we watch sports.

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SBR 08 May 2010

Sat, 08 May 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Bea Perez, Chief Marketing Office for Coca-Cola North America joins us to discuss the sports marketing efforts for one of the biggest brands in the world. We also recap the business headlines from the Kentucky Derby.

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SBR 01 May 2010

Sat, 01 May 2010 19:00:00 -0000

David Stern, NBA Commissioner joins us to discuss the state of the NBA as well as give us an update on the Collective Bargaining Agreement discussions. We also examine the alarmingly low attendance numbers in Major League Baseball during the first month of the season.

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SBR 24 Apr 2010

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:00:00 -0000

We break down the economics of the NFL Draft with Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter Charles Robinson. Brian sounds off about the NBA's long, drawn out playoff schedule. And we bring you the headlines of the week including the NCAA's huge new broadcast rights deal with CBS/Turner.

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SBR 17 Apr 2010

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:00:00 -0000

We recap the latest edition of The Masters - including the TV ratings, the endorsement portfolio for 2010 champ Phil Mickelson and the return to golf for Tiger Woods. We also look at what the Pittsburgh Steelers are doing to deal with the off the field problems of two of their most high profile players.

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SBR 10 Apr 2010

Sat, 10 Apr 2010 19:00:00 -0000

We preview The Masters, discuss Tiger Woods' first press conference since his November car crash and give you the final numbers on the NCAA Basketball championships on this week's edition of Sports Business Radio. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

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SBR 03 Apr 2010

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 19:00:00 -0000

We preview the upcoming MLB season's top sports business storylines with Maury Brown from the Bizofbaseball.com. We also discuss the potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament to 96 teams.

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SBR 27 Mar 2010

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio. We look back on interviews with Mickey Loomis, Executive VP and GM of the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints and with sports agent David Falk, who served as the agent for Michael Jordan.

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SBR 20 Mar 2010

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:00:00 -0000

Greg Shaheen, NCAA Senior VP for Basketball and Business Strategies, the Czar of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship, better known as March Madness, joins us for our annual conversation with him to discuss the big business around one of the premiere sports properties in the world. We also go to Augusta to get an insider's look at the business in and around Augusta National - site of The Masters with Augusta resident Jeremy Jiunnies. read more

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SBR 13 Mar 2010

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0000

Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider joins us to preview the summer free agent market that includes the likes of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. We also discuss the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations. Paul Swangard, Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon stops by to discuss what Tiger Woods' brand could look like going forward as well as the possibility of the NCAA Tournament expanding its field. read more

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The Life and Death of Loyola Marymount hoops star Hank Gathers

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0000

Looking back at the 1989-90 Loyola Marymount men's basketball team on the 20th anniversary of the death of LMU hoops star Hank Gathers. Brian Berger is joined by his LMU basketball broadcast partner Keith Forman for the show. Berger catches up with Bo Kimble, Jeff Fryer, Tom Peabody, Terrell Lowery, Per Stumer, Marcellus Lee and Marcus Slater to get their thoughts on the magical 1989-90 season as well as find out that they've been doing for the past 20 years. Author Kyle Keiderling also joins Berger to discuss his new book "Heart of a Lion: The Life, Death and Legacy of Hank Gathers".

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SBR 27 Feb 2010

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0000

Mickey Loomis, Executive Vice President and GM for the New Orleans Saints joins us to discuss the moves that led to the franchise's first Super Bowl championship. We also discuss Tiger Woods' first appearance in front of a video camera in 78 days and weigh in with our thoughts on Tiger's PR strategies.

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SBR 20 Feb 2010

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0000

John Ourand, Sports Media reporter for the Sports Business Daily/Journal joins us to discuss NBC's Winter Olympics coverage as well as update us on other developments in the world of sports media. Anne Peterson with the Associated Press joins us from Vancouver, British Columbia to give us all of the lowdown on the business side of the Winter Olympics.

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SBR 13 Feb 2010

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0000

Anne Peterson of the Associated Press joins us from Vancouver, British Columbia site of the 2010 Winter Olympics to discuss the kick-off of the Games. We also discuss NBA All-Star weekend, the Daytona 500 and we recap our favorite commercials from Super Bowl XLIV

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SBR 06 Feb 2010

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0000

Everything you want to know about the business side of Super Bowl XLIV between the Indianapolis Colts and the New Orleans Saints including how much CBS will receive for a thirty-second commercial, which commercials you should keep your eyes open for, which foods are the most popular on Super Bowl Sunday and how much the big game will mean to the South Florida economy. We'll even tell you how much money is bet on the big game in Las Vegas and which prop bets we think are the most creative.

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SBR 30 Jan 2010

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0000

We break down the big business of Super Bowl XLIV in Miami and go inside the making of a Super Bowl commercial with Denny Gallati, VP of Creative Development for Anheuser-Busch, one of the biggest advertisers for the Super Bowl.

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SBR 23 Jan 2010

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0000

Charles Robinson, NFL reporter for Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the ramifications of a work stoppage in the NFL as well as what an uncapped season may look like next season. Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon drops by to discuss our joint Sports Executive Speaker Series we will be launching in February as well as his program's recent trip to the east coast to visit such companies as the NBA and Under Armour. We also break down the TV ratings from last weekend's NFL Playoff games.

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SBR 16 Jan 2010

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0000

Johan Bruyneel, 9-time winning Tour de France sports director and coach for cycling icon Lance Armstrong joins us to discuss the sport of cycling and his cycling team - Team Radio Shack. We also discuss Pete Carroll's leap to the NFL and Mark McGwire's admission that he used performance enhancing drugs as a player.

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SBR 09 Jan 2010

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0000

Tim Lemke, sports business reporter and former Washington Times staffer joins us to discuss the future of the local newspaper and the role of the local sports page. We also discuss the BCS TV ratings and the hot water Washington Wizards player Gilbert Arenas finds himself in after bringing guns to the Verizon Center where the Wizards play their home games.

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SBR 02 Jan 2010

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:00:00 -0000

Sports Business Radio counts down its top 10 sports business stories of 2009. Happy New Year!

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SBR 26 Dec 2009

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Sports Business Radio unveils its Top 20 sports business stories of 2009. This week, we focus on stories stories 20 through 11. Next week we count down stories 10 through 1. Happy New Year from all of us at Sports Business Radio.

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SBR 19 Dec 2009

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0000

John Ourand, Sports Media reporter for the Sports Business Daily and Journal stops by to chat about the media coverage surrounding Tiger Woods, what we cab expect from the TV coverage of the BCS bowl games and what sports media stories top his list for 2009. We also examine the latest fallout from the ongoing Tiger Woods saga.

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SBR 12 Dec 2009

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Bill Hancock, BCS Executive Director joins us to debate the merits of the BCS vs a playoff system. Hancock also explains in detail how the intricate BCS system operates. We also discuss the latest with pro golfer and endorsement king Tiger Woods and his fall from grace. And we bring you the sports business headlines of the week including plans for a boxing mega-fight in March.

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SBR 05 Dec 2009

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0000

We examine the future marketability of Tiger Woods as well as assess the job he's done navigating the tricky PR landscape following his indiscretions and recent incident at his home in Florida. Marshall Glickman, CEO of G2 Strategic joins us to discuss whether we've seen the last of public financing for sports venues. We also bring you the sports business headlines of the week including two head coaching changes at two high profile football programs - Notre Dame and Florida State.

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SBR 28 Nov 2009

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Happy Thanksgiving from SBR. We look back on our interview with the inspiring Dick Hoyt, who along with his wheel chair bound son has competed in countless iron man competitions and marathons over the past 25 years. We also look back on our interview with one of the brightest executives in the NFL - Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian.

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SBR 21 Nov 2009

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Larry Williams, University of Portland Athletic Director joins us to discuss how his school is trying to compete with college athletic departments with much bigger budgets. We look back on Brian Berger's 2007 conversation with reclusive Trail Blazers and Seahawks owner Paul Allen, who was diagnosed with cancer this week. We also discuss the headlines of the week including the lucrative pay-per-view numbers from the recent Pacquiao-Cotto boxing bout.

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SBR 14 Nov 2009

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Jon Wertheim, Senior writer from Sports Illustrated stops by to discuss Andre Agassi's revealing new book as well as the state of New York's sports teams. Jennifer Seward joins us to discuss the business of the PBR.

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SBR 07 Nov 2009

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Josh Pastner, the new head basketball coach at the University of Memphis joins us to discuss why he's decided to pass on any endorsement opportunities during his first year on the job. Pastner also discusses mentors Lute Olson and John Calipari who he served under as an assistant coach before he became the head coach of the Tigers. Paul Swangard, Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center stops by to debate whether or not the Yankees winning their 27th World Championship is a good thing for MLB. And we examine the sports business headlines of the week

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SBR 31 Oct 2009

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Kevin Weiberg, CEO of iHoops, the new partnership between the NBA and NCAA to develop youth basketball in the U.S. joins us. Brian also has some PR advice for Mark McGwire upon his return to the media spotlight as the new hitting coach for the St. Louis Cardinals. And we examine the top headlines of the week from the world of sports business.

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SBR 24 Oct 2009

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Chris Mike, GM of Sports Marketing for Rocket XL, joins us to discuss the impact of social media and blogs on the sports world. Maury Brown from the Bizofbaseball.com joins us to discuss the MLB Playoffs as well as the front office happenings with the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose owner Frank McCourt fired his soon to be ex-wife Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt this week. We also discuss the sports business headlines of the week including the return of the real NBA refs to the basketball court just in time for the start of the 2009-10 NBA season.

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SBR 17 Oct 2009

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider joins us to discuss the top NBA business stories heading into the 2009-10 NBA season. We also look at the controversy surrounding Rush Limbaugh's inclusion in an ownership group interested in buying the St. Louis Rams. And we examine the TV ratings for the MLB playoffs thus far.

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SBR 10 Oct 2009

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0000

We examine why Chicago lost out on the 2016 Summer Olympics as well as look back on conversations with Washington Huskies head football coach Steve Sarkisian and NBA referee union leader Lamell McMorris.

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SBR 03 Oct 2009

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Bill Sanders, BDA Sports VP of Marketing joins us to discuss the state of endorsement and marketing deals in today's slumping economy. Sanders represents the likes of Yao Ming, Steve Nash and Greg Oden. Maury Brown from the BizofBaseball.com joins us to discuss the upcoming MLB playoffs as well as reflect back on the past MLB season.

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SBR 26 Sep 2009

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Steve Sarkisian, Washington Huskies head football coach joins us to discuss the rebirth of Huskies football as well as how the program is communicating to fans via social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. We also take an in-depth look at the bid by Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov to purchase 80% interest of the NBA's New Jersey Nets.

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SBR 19 Sep 2009

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Travis Parrott, 2009 US Open Mixed Doubles champion joins us to discuss his big win in NYC as well as what the life of a pro tennis player is really like. Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Center at the University of Oregon joins us to discuss the legacy of the late Dr. Myles Brand, the President of the NCAA. We also examine enormous TV ratings for pro and college football early in the season.

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SBR 12 Sep 2009

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Lamell McMorris, lead negotiator for the NBA referees and MLB umpires unions joins us to discuss the latest regarding negotiations for each union. John Ourand, Sports Media reporter for the Sports Business Daily and Sports Business Journal stops by to discuss the new broadcast pairings for NFL games on TV this season as well as give us the latest update on the DirecTV - Versus battle. We also give you the latest numbers from the U.S. Open tennis championships.

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SBR 05 Sep 2009

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring interviews with Portland Trail Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard and pro football agent David Dunn. We also examine the impact of social media on the sports world. Happy Labor Day from SBR!

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SBR 29 Aug 2009

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us to discuss Versus' battle with DirecTV, the marketability and believability of Vikings QB Brett Favre as a pitchman and his upcoming trip to China with the Warsaw Center students. We also discuss the finalization of the sale of the Chicago Cubs as well as slow TV ad sales for Super Bowl XLIV and the Winter Olympics.

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SBR 22 Aug 2009

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Bobby and Nathan take over the show as Brian is on vacation. They discuss and debate some of the NFL current story lines including Vick and Favre. Joe Giansante from The University of Oregon joins Bobby to discuss GoDucks Live, the first daily video webcast from any university in the country. The show features up to date ticket promotions, coach and player interviews, and inside access to the athletic department.

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SBR 15 Aug 2009

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers star stops by to discuss his new $80M contract and the future of his young team. Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist joins us to discuss the amazing legacy of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics. We also discuss the Philadelphia Eagles signing of Michael Vick.

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SBR 08 Aug 2009

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:00:00 -0000

We examine the effects of social networking media like Twitter and Facebook on the world of sports. We also discuss the week's headlines including the demise of the Arena Football league and the end to Buick's 51-year relationship with the PGA Tour. SBR host Brian Berger recaps his recent trip to the Philippines with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra.

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SBR 01 Aug 2009

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Maury Brown joins us to discuss the MLB At Bat and MLB.tv partnership that allows subscribers to watch all MLB games on their iPhone. We also chat with Maury about the possibility of Pete Rose being reinstated into baseball. Brett Favre is not coming back to football, and we discuss the SEC's bid to stay in Atlanta for the football championship game. Headlines and much more in this weeks edition of SBR.

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SBR 25 Jul 2009

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter joins us to discuss Michael Vick's future as well as the top storylines for the upcoming NFL season. We also talk about the amazing impact golfer Tom Watson's British Open performance had on his sponsors.

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SBR 18 Jul 2009

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0000

MLB All-Star game recap - TV ratings, economic impact and success of the Go Beyond initiative. We also discuss two of the strangest athlete drug stories you will ever hear.

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SBR 11 Jul 2009

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0000

The Best of SBR featuring a look back at Brian Berger's conversations with USC head football coach Pete Carroll and Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra

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SBR 04 Jul 2009

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Ric Bucher, ESPN NBA Insider join us to discuss NBA free agency, the draft, the futures of Yao Ming and Ricky Rubio and which franchises are hurting the most financially. We also discuss a very difficult decision that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell will have to make in the upcoming weeks. Happy 4th of July weekend from Sports Business Radio.

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SBR 27 Jun 2009

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0000

We recap the NBA Draft and a busy week of trades in the NBA. We also examine the marketability of US Open champ Lucas Glover as well as discuss the resignation of MLBPA Executive Director Donald Fehr.

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SBR 20 Jun 2009

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0000

On US Open weekend, we re-air past conversations with golf icon Jack Nicklaus as well as IMG VP of Golf and the agent for Tiger Woods, Mark Steinberg. We also recap the TV ratings for the NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup. Happy Father's Day weekend from SBR!

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SBR 13 Jun 2009

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0000

We discuss the NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup TV ratings, the MLB Draft and the resignation of USC head basketball coach Tim Floyd on this week's edition of SBR

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SBR 06 Jun 2009

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Kevin Pritchard, the General Manager of the Portland Trail Blazers joins us to discuss his thoughts on building a championship team in Portland, he shares his insight on making a trade in the NBA and he discusses the development of former number one pick Greg Oden. Chris Wright, the President of the Minnesota Timberwolves stops by to share some of the creative things the NBA franchise is doing to attract fans in a down economy. We also review the latest TV ratings for the NBA and NHL playoffs and we discuss Manchester United's new jersey sponsorship deal with Aon.

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SBR 30 May 2009

Sat, 30 May 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Darren Rovell, CNBC Sports Business Reporter joins us to discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the Lakers and Magic and how companies such as Nike and Vitaminwater are scrambling to change their ad campaigns after anticipating a Kobe vs LeBron Finals matchup. Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated Senior Writer, stops by to discuss the French Open as well as his new book Strokes of Genius: Federer, Nadal and the Greatest Match Ever Played.

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SBR 23 May 2009

Sat, 23 May 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us to discuss the future of Michael Vick now that the former NFL star has been released from prison. We also examine the NFL Network's new deal with Comcast as well as MLB's decision to start World Series games on Fox earlier.

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SBR 16 May 2009

Sat, 16 May 2009 19:00:00 -0000

We examine the legal mess between the NHL and the Phoenix Coyotes. We also look back at previous SBR conversations with Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and superagent David Falk.

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SBR 09 May 2009

Sat, 09 May 2009 19:00:00 -0000

SBR takes an in-depth look at the Manny Ramirez suspension and how it affects the business of the Dodgers and the image of MLB. We also recap Mine that Bird's big win at the Kentucky Derby as a 50-1 shot in our Sweet Success segment sponsored by Moose Tracks ice cream (http://www.moosetracks.com/page/locator). In our headlines segment we examine the sale of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes and the legal battle that is underway regarding who will be allowed to sell the team - the NHL, who has run the team since November, or the team's owner, Jerry Moyes.

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SBR 02 May 2009

Sat, 02 May 2009 19:00:00 -0000

David Dunn, President/CEO of Athletes First joins us. Dunn is one of the most powerful agents in the NFL and reps the likes of new Jets QB Mark Sanchez, Bengals QB Carson Palmer and Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. Athletes First represented more first round picks in the 2009 NFL Draft than any other agency. We also debut a new segment on SBR - "Sweet Success" presented by Moose Tracks ice cream (http://www.moosetracks.com/page/locator). Sweet Success focuses on a successful strategy or promotion from the world of sports business. read more

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SBR 25 Apr 2009

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets GM joins us to discuss assembling his NBA's team's roster on a tight budget. Charles Robinson from Yahoo! Sports stops by to help us break down the economics of the NFL Draft.

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SBR 18 Apr 2009

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Henry Abbott of ESPN.com's Truehoop stops by to help us hand out our season ending awards in the NBA and preview the NBA playoffs. Al Santasiere, Director of Publications for the New York Yankees joins us to discuss two books he has co-authored about the history of Yankee Stadium. We also recap all of the numbers for the 2009 edition of The Masters.

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SBR 11 Apr 2009

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0000

SBR celebrates its 5th anniversary by looking back on two of our favorite conversations of the past 5 years. We re-air SBR host Brian Berger's conversations with golf icon Jack Nicklaus and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. We also recap the TV ratings and attendance for the Men's and Women's Division I College Basketball Championships as well as tell you which companies are spending the most money on sports advertising.

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SBR 04 Apr 2009

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Greg Shaheen, NCAA Senior VP of Basketball and Business Strategies joins us to discuss this year's NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Shaheen oversees March Madness for the NCAA. We're also joined by Maury Brown of the Bizofbaseball.com as the MLB season gets under way this weekend. And we break down the record setting contract of new University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari.

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SBR 28 Mar 2009

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0000

Merritt Paulson, owner of the new Portland MLS franchise joins us to discuss what it means to be bringing soccer to the Rose City and why he's invested in Major League Soccer. Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider stops by to discuss which NBA teams will be most active in the trade market in an attempt to shed player payroll as well as which teams could be sold or relocate.

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SBR 21 Mar 2009

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0000

David Falk, best known as the agent for Michael Jordan and the author of a new book called THE BALD TRUTH, joins us to discuss his efforts with Jordan, Coach K and his other clients as well as the current economic state of today's NBA. Jason Kint, VP and GM for CBSSports.com joins us to discuss this year's version of March Madness on Demand, which allows users to watch the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament online or on a mobile device. We also discuss the hiring of DeMaurice Smith as the new Executive Director of the NFL Players Association.

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SBR 14 Mar 2009

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:00:00 -0000

We examine CBS' broadcast and online ad revenues for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. We also discuss the hip injury that has sidelined Alex Rodriguez and wonder why the injury seemingly came out of nowhere after his admission of steroid use and before the opening of the new billion dollar Yankee Stadium.

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SBR 07 Mar 2009

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio. We revisit conversations with MLB Network President Tony Petitti and ESPN Investigative reporter and "Game of Shadows" co-author Mark Fainaru-Wada. We also look at the headlines of the week including the Los Angeles Dodgers signing of Manny Ramirez and the Dallas Cowboys release of controversial wideout Terrell Owens.

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SBR 28 Feb 2009

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Cindy Davis, President of Nike Golf, joins us to discuss the return of Tiger Woods to the golf course as well as the company's overall business. Seth Davis, Sports Illustrated reporter and CBS Sports College Basketball analyst stops by to discuss his new book - WHEN MARCH WENT MAD - The Game That Transformed Basketaball - about the 1979 NCAA College Basketball championship matching Larry Bird's Indiana State Sycamores against Magic Johnson's Michigan State Spartans.

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SBR 21 Feb 2009

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0000

SBR host Brian Berger provides PR counsel and media training to Alex Rodriguez and his camp following A-Rod's press conference in Tampa this week. Bizofbaseball.com founder Maury Brown stops by to discuss the hottest baseball news as MLB Spring Training approaches. And we discuss the return of Tiger Woods and recap the TV ratings for the 2009 NBA All-Star weekend festivities.

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SBR 14 Feb 2009

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Mark Fainaru-Wada, ESPN Investigative Reporter and co-author of the book "Game of Shadows" joins us to discuss the many layers of the Alex Rodriguez story after we learned this week that the Yankees superstar has used performance enhancing drugs. Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us from Phoenix, site of the 2009 NBA All-Star weekend, to discuss the NBA's sports business happenings and festivities. We also examine several headlines from this week that show us how the sagging economy continues to impact the sports world.

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SBR 07 Feb 2009

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Christine Brennan from USA Today joins us to discuss the future marketability of swimmer Michael Phelps after controversial photos emerge of the Olympian smoking pot. Marshall Glickman, CEO of G2 Strategic joins us to discuss his trip to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa as well as the impact of David Beckham's potential departure from the MLS. We also recap the TV ratings for Super Bowl XLIII.

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SBR 31 Jan 2009

Sat, 31 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Denny Gallati, Anheuser-Busch VP of Creative development joins us to discuss his company's strategies for the four minutes and thirty seconds worth of time they purchased during NBC's telecast of Super Bowl XLIII. AB is spending upwards of $27M on ads in this year's Super Bowl and Gallati takes us through the creation of the company's Super Bowl ads from the initial concept phase all the way through to delivering the final ads to the network. read more

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SBR 24 Jan 2009

Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0000

An inside look at the big business of Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa. We'll tell you everything from how much a 30-second spot on NBC will cost you to what kind of an economic impact the game will have on the host city of Tampa. We also examine the likely impact of new President Barack Obama on the sports world. Finally, we discuss the pending sale of the Chicago Cubs to the Ricketts family.

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SBR 17 Jan 2009

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Tony Petitti, MLB Network President and CEO joins us to discuss the launch of the new network that debuted on January 1st. Paul Swangard, Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center checks in during his east coast trip to discuss how the economy is affecting the sports leagues and franchises in Washington DC and New York. We also preview the NFL conference championship games this weekend and discuss how the lack of star power could affect the TV ratings.

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SBR 10 Jan 2009

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0000

Tim Grover, training guru to NBA stars Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade joins us to share some of his secrets and workout regimens that have helped his clients perform at an elite level as well as stay injury free. Jon Wertheim, Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated stops by to discuss his new book "Blood in the Cage" which details life in the MMA and UFC. We discuss the business model of Mixed Martial Arts as well as debate the sports sustainability over the next decade. read more

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SBR 03 Jan 2009

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:00:00 -0000

The Best of SBR - college football edition. We look back at past interviews with Dr. Myles Brand, the President of the NCAA and Michael Slive, the Commissioner of the SEC and former head of the BCS.

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SBR 27 Dec 2008

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0000

SBR unveils its Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2008. Happy New Year!

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SBR 20 Dec 2008

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0000

SBR counts down its Top 20 sports business stories of 2008. This week we count down stories 20 through 11. Tune in next week when we count down our Top 10 sports business stories of the year.

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SBR 13 Dec 2008

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0000

SBR hands out its year end awards for the Best and Worst in sports business in 2008.

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SBR 06 Dec 2008

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Ted Leonsis, the owner of the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards joins us for an in-depth conversation. We also examine Forbes' latest list detailing NBA franchise values.

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SBR 29 Nov 2008

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Two remarkable stories on this Thanksgiving edition of SBR. We look back on our conversations with Superdad and Triathlete Dick Hoyt and Paralympian Josh George. The two share their amazing stories of courage and passion for competing.

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SBR 22 Nov 2008

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us to discuss the allegations of insider trading against Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban as well as the University of Oregon's new basketball arena. Maury Brown from the bizofbaseball.com joins us to discuss the hot stove league as well as the latest with the sale of the Chicago Cubs.

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SBR 15 Nov 2008

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Don Garber, Commissioner of Major League Soccer, joins us to discuss the growth of his league and future expansion. The SBR staff also weighs in with the one event they'd most like to change in the world of sports.

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SBR 08 Nov 2008

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Gerald Myers, Athletic Director for the Texas Tech Red Raiders joins us to discuss his school's bid for a football national championship and the economics of this athletic department. We also discuss the likely impact President-elect Barack Obama will have on the world of sports.

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SBR 01 Nov 2008

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Final World Series TV numbers and a solution for generating interest in the Fall Classic in the future. We also look back on conversations with NBA Commissioner David Stern and Doug Ulman, Executive Director of the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

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SBR 25 Oct 2008

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Stuart Sternberg, prinicipal owner of the AL Champion Tampa Bay Rays, joins us to discuss his team's amazing turnaround from the worst team in MLB last season to their first appearance in the World Series this season. Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider, joins us to discuss the top story lines for the upcoming NBA season - we also weigh in with our predictions for the season.

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SBR 18 Oct 2008

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Tim Keown from ESPN the Magazine joins us to discuss the possibility that construction for sports venues in the United States will come to a grinding halt because of the unwillingness of taxpayers to foot the bill for sports venues and also because of the credit crisis that may prohibit sports owners from borrowing money to build these venues. Gold medalist Paralympian Josh George joins us to discuss his amazing story. read more

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SBR 11 Oct 2008

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0000

We discuss the incredible past three months of Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez as he approaches free agency with LA Times Dodgers Blue Notes blogger Andrew Kamenetzky. We also catch up with Paul Swangard, the Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center to discuss the impact of the slumping U.S. economy on the sports world.

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SBR 04 Oct 2008

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio - Major League Baseball Playoff Edition. Featuring conversations with Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, Tampa Bay Rays Senior VP Michael Kalt and DC Nationals President Stan Kasten. We also tell you how much Fox and TBS are getting for ads during this year's MLB Playoffs.

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SBR 27 Sep 2008

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Brandi Chastain, former U.S. Women's soccer star and hero of the 1999 World Cup joins us to discuss the continued growth of women's sports as well as her upcoming appearance in the 2008 ING NYC Marathon. We also discuss the closing of Yankee Stadium and the items from the stadium that are already being sold.

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SBR 20 Sep 2008

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Karl Benson, WAC Commissioner joins us to discuss how his conference is doing more with less to compete with the likes of the SEC, Pac-10 and ACC. We also discuss the impact of Hurricane Ike on the sports world.

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SBR 13 Sep 2008

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Doug Ulman, President of the Lance Armstrong Foundation joins us to discuss how the 7-time Tour de France Champion's decision to return to competitive racing will effect the LAF and its efforts to fight cancer. Charles Robinson NFL reporter from Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the devastating injury to Pats QB Tom Brady and how the season-ending injury will affect the Pats as well as the entire NFL. We also recap the TV ratings for the U.S. Open tennis championships.

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SBR 06 Sep 2008

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0000

The Best of SBR featuring interviews with USC Trojans head football coach Pete Carroll, Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian and Jeff Ma, the subject of the major motion picture "21"

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SBR 30 Aug 2008

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 19:00:00 -0000

SBR recaps the Beijing Olympics with CNBC sports business reporter Darren Rovell. We also examine the Big Ten Network's new carriage deal along with the implementation of instant replay in Major League Baseball with Maury Brown of the bizofbaseball.com and bizoffootball.com.

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SBR 23 Aug 2008

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Owen Rankin, Johnson and Johnson VP Corporate Equity and Olympic Sponsorship joins us from Beijng to discuss his company's multi-million dollar global sponsorship of the Beijing Summer Olympics. We learn from a major corporate decision maker why companies have chosen to sponsor the Beijing Olympics as well as what kind of return on investment they are looking for. We also discuss the legacy of the late Gene Upshaw, Executive Director of the NFLPA, as well as who his replacement may be.

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SBR 16 Aug 2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Charles Robinson from Yahoosports.com joins us from Beijing to give us a bird's eye view of the Beijing Olympics. We also catch up with Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center to discuss the marketability of Olympic swimming hero Michael Phelps.

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SBR 09 Aug 2008

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 19:00:00 -0000

In-depth coverage of the Beijing Summer Olympics as the opening ceremonies take place in China. We're also joined by Michael Hiestand, USA Today sports media columnist as we examine the groundbreaking TV and online coverage for these Olympic Games. Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider stops by to discuss the chances of the U.S. Men's Basketball team that is led by Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. We also discuss the impact of the Brett Favre trade to the New York Jets.

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SBR 02 Aug 2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring interviews with Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, Columbia Sportswear President and CEO Tim Boyle and CNBC Sports Business Reporter Darren Rovell.

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SBR 26 Jul 2008

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:00:00 -0000

We preview the upcoming Beijing Olympics and we discuss the suitors for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field.

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SBR 19 Jul 2008

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Tim Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company joins us to discuss the billion dollar outerwear company and its sponsorship of a Tour de France cycling team. Paul Swangard of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon stops by to discuss the MLB All-Star game, the impact of the latest Tim Donaghy allegations on the NBA and InBev's $52M takeover of Anheuser-Busch.Tiger Woods.

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SBR 12 Jul 2008

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Ryne Sandberg, Cubs legend and baseball Hall of Famer joins us to discuss the Cubs, his playing career and his new role as manager of the Cubs single-A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs. Darren Rovell, CNBC sports business reporter stops by to discuss the potential sale of the Pittsburgh Steelers, how the gas crunch is affecting NASCAR and the golf landscape without Tiger Woods.

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SBR 05 Jul 2008

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:00:00 -0000

The Best of SBR featuring interviews with golf icon Jack Nicklaus, boxing champion and promoter Oscar De La Hoya and Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra.

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SBR 28 Jun 2008

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Damon Phillips, VP and GM of ESPN360.com joins us to discuss ESPN's online TV network. We also break down the business of the 2008 NBA Draft.

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SBR 21 Jun 2008

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0000

We go inside the courtroom of the Sonics trial versus the city of Seattle with Seattle Times writer Jim Brunner. The trial could determine the future of pro basketball in the Emerald City. We also recap the U.S. Open and discuss the impact of Tiger Woods' season-ending injury. Finally, we recap the Boston Celtics' 17th NBA Championship and the TV ratings from the Celtics versus Lakers NBA Finals.

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SBR 14 Jun 2008

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Oscar De La Hoya, world champion boxer and founder of Golden Boy Promotions joins us to discuss his business ventures and his new book "American Son". De La Hoya also discusses his ownership of MLS' Houston Dynamo as well as the overall state of the sport of boxing. We also take an in-depth look at this weekend's U.S. Open golf championship at Torrey Pines as well as the NBA Finals series between the Lakers and Celtics.

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SBR 07 Jun 2008

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Jack Nicklaus, Golf icon and CEO of the Nicklaus Companies joins us for a rare one-on-one interview. Nicklaus discusses Tiger Woods and Woods' pursuit of Nicklaus' all-time record for major championship victories, Nicklaus' growing golf course design company that has built courses in 45 countries around the world and Nicklaus' overall thoughts on the game of golf. Jon Wertheim from Sports Illustrated joins us from the French Open in Paris to discuss the clay court championships. Wertheim also helps us break down the marquee NBA Finals matchup between the Lakers and Celtics. read more

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SBR 31 May 2008

Sat, 31 May 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Erik Spoelstra, new Miami Heat head coach joins us to discuss his promotion from assistant coach to the top spot in Miami. Spoelstra is the youngest head coach in the NBA and first Asian-American to be named Head Coach of a U.S. major league sports team. We also discuss TV ratings for the Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600, NBA Playoffs and NHL Stanley Cup.

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SBR 24 May 2008

Sat, 24 May 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Ric Bucher, ESPN NBA Insider joins us to discuss the NBA Playoffs, the NBA Draft lottery and possibilities for the current NBA coaching vacancies. Paul Swangard, Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon stops by to discuss the NFL owners opting out of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement this week. Could the 2010 NFL season be played without a salary cap and could there be a work stoppage in 2011? We discuss this topic as well as preview the Indy 500 with Swangard.

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SBR 17 May 2008

Sat, 17 May 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Michael Kalt, Tampa Bay Rays SVP of Development and Business Affairs joins us to discuss the surprising start by the Rays and the team's plans for a new ballpark. Scott Wolf, USC beat writer for the LA Daily News joins us to discuss the scandal surrounding former USC basketball player O.J. Mayo and reports that he accepted $30,000 in cash and gifts. We also discuss the latest with Spygate after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's interview with former Patriots Assistant Coach Matt Walsh this week.

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SBR 10 May 2008

Sat, 10 May 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Truehoop.com's Henry Abbott joins us to discuss the NBA Playoffs, Kobe Bryant's MVP and the fate of the Sonics. Marshall Glickman, G2 Strategic CEO joins us for our regular "Glickman Global" segment where we discuss international sports business topics. We also share our thoughts on last weekend's Kentucky Derby and the state of horse racing.

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SBR 03 May 2008

Sat, 03 May 2008 19:00:00 -0000

NBA Commissioner David Stern joins us for an in-depth interview. We also recap the NFL Draft and preview the Kentucky Derby.

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SBR 26 Apr 2008

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 19:00:00 -0000

The Best of SBR - in honor of the NBA Playoffs, we look back on interviews with Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey and Zambezi Ink executive Chris Raih, who handles the marketing efforts for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. We also discuss the impact of IRL star Danica Patrick's first victory.

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SBR 19 Apr 2008

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports' NFL Reporter joins us to discuss the economics surrounding the 2008 NFL Draft. Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times joins us to discuss the potential relocation of the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City. We recap the big business of The Masters.

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SBR 12 Apr 2008

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Pete Vlastelica, Co-Founder and CEO of Yardbarker.com joins us to discuss one of the fastest growing online social sports networks. With star athletes such as Donovan McNabb, Baron Davis and Greg Oden authoring blogs on Yardbarker, the company has had great success bringing athletes and fans together. Paul Swangard, the Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon, joins us to discuss the political protests surrounding the Olympic torch relay. read more

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SBR 05 Apr 2008

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Stan Kasten, Washington Nationals President joins us to discuss the opening of Nationals Park. We give you an inside look at the MLB home in DC. We also examine the highest and lowest team payrolls and player salaries in MLB. And we discuss the NCAA Final Four featuring four number one seeds for the first time in tournament history.

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SBR 29 Mar 2008

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Frank McCourt, Los Angeles Dodgers owner joins us to discuss the iconic MLB franchise. Amongst the topics we cover with McCourt: the Dodgers vs Red Sox fundraiser game at the LA Coliseum, the Dodgers recent trip to China, the team's move from Dodgertown, their longtime spring training home in Vero Beach, Florida, the impact of the hiring of new manager Joe Torre and the overall state of MLB. Mark Clinard of adidas Motorsports also stops by to discuss adidas' partnership with NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. read more

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SBR 22 Mar 2008

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Greg Shaheen, NCAA Sr. VP of Basketball and Business Strategies joins us to discuss the big business of March Madness. Shaheen oversees the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and the NCAA's 11-year, $6B contract with CBS. Jason Kint, CBSSports.com Sr. VP and GM steps into the Technology Lab with us to discuss March Madness on Demand and the ability for fans to watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament on their computers via streaming video and audio. read more

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SBR 15 Mar 2008

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:00:00 -0000

Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets GM joins us to discuss his team's incredible win streak, the 2nd longest in NBA history. The 35-year old MIT graduate is part of the new breed of GM's who rely heavily on quantitive analysis when evaluating talent. Tyler Epp, Hall of Fame Racing GM stops by to give us a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of a NASCAR team. From the team's annual budget to breaking down what sponsors pay to be associated with a NASCAR team, Tyler will educate us. We also examine the enormous business of March Madness.

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SBR 08 Mar 2008

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Jeff Ma, the focus of the new movie "21" starring Kevin Spacey, Lawrence Fishburne and Kate Bosworth joins us to discuss the film that opens in theaters nationwide on March 28th. Ma was an MIT student during the week but attained rock-star-like status in Las Vegas on the weekends when he joined several fellow MIT students to form a card counting team that took Vegas for millions of dollars. Ma is now the co-founder of PROTRADE.com and a consultant to sports teams like the Portland Trail Blazers. Also joining us on this weekend's show is Chris Raih of Zambezi Ink. read more

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SBR 01 Mar 2008

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Maury Brown from TheBizofBaseball.com joins us to preview the upcoming Major League Baseball season. From the best and worst offseason player acquisitions to the latest with the sale of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field, we break down the top MLB storylines heading in to the 2008 season. We also catch up with NASCAR driver and hollywood stuntman Stanton Barrett. He currently drives under the primary sponsor NOS Energy Drink. Barrett has also done stunt work in notable movies including Spiderman, Jurassic Park and Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

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SBR 23 Feb 2008

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:00:00 -0000

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring interviews with USC Football Coach Pete Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes and IMG Golf VP Mark Steinberg, who serves as the agent for golfers Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam.

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SBR 16 Feb 2008

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Robert Sarver, Phoenix Suns owner joins us to discuss the overall business of the Suns as well as walk us through conversations that led to the Suns acquiring center Shaquille O'Neal. Paul Swangard, Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon gives us a bird's eye view of this weekend's NBA All-Star game from New Orleans. We also offer in depth analysis following this week's Congressional hearings featuring Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee.

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SBR 09 Feb 2008

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider joins us to discuss the economics behind the blockbuster trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns this week. We catch up with Maury Brown from thebusinessofsportsnetwork.com to discuss the top off-season baseball headlines including pitcher Johan Santana's record setting contract with the NY Mets and the pending sale of the Chicago Cubs. We also recap the historic TV ratings and the best and worst commercials from Super Bowl XLII.

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SBR 02 Feb 2008

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Denny Galati, VP of Creative Development for Anheuser-Busch joins us to discuss the company's creative efforts for this year's Budweiser and Bud Light commercials within the Super Bowl XLII telecast on FOX. Anheuser-Busch has purchased ad time for 7 spots at a price tag of $2.7M per 30-seconds. We also continue our in-depth look at the business of Super Bowl XLII and discuss everything from the game's economic impact on the host city to the bonuses paid to players on the winning and losing Super Bowl teams.

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SBR 26 Jan 2008

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Darren Rovell of CNBC joins us to discuss the big business behind Super Bowl XLII featuring the New England Patriots and New York Giants. G2 Strategic CEO Marshall Glickman stops by for our monthly "Glickman Global" segment where we examine global sports business topics. This month we ask the question whether or not the IOC made a mistake by awarding the 2008 Summer Olympics to Beijing instead of runner-up's Toronto and Paris. We also examine the enormous TV ratings for last weekend's NFL Conference Championships.

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SBR 19 Jan 2008

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Mark Steinberg, the agent for icons Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam, joins us to discuss the most lucrative male and female golfers of all-time and their businesses and endorsement deals off the golf course. We take an inside look at this week's MLB Congressional hearings which featured MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, MLBPA Director Donald Fehr and Mitchell Report author George Mitchell. We also discuss the NFL's Final Four as well as give you a sneak preview of some of the commercials you can expect to see on Super Bowl Sunday.

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SBR 12 Jan 2008

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Greg Oden, Portland Trail Blazers rookie and the top pick in the 2007 NBA Draft joins us to discuss his rehab from knee surgery, his endorsement deals and his off the court interests. Jeff Ma, Co-Founder of Protrade.com stops by to chat about the NFL playoffs as well as the new major motion picture "21", starring Kevin Spacey, Lawrence Fishburne and Kate Bosworth that is based on his true life story of bringing the Las Vegas casinos to their knees by counting cards. read more

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SBR 05 Jan 2008

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:00:00 -0000

Bill Polian, Indianapolis Colts President and 5-time winner of the NFL's Executive of the Year award, joins us to discuss the decade-long run of success the team has enjoyed as well as the new stadium the Colts will move into this fall - Lucas Oil Stadium. We also break down the TV ratings for the historic Pats - Giants triplecast, the college football bowl games and the NHL's Amp Energy Drink Winter Classic.

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SBR 29 Dec 2007

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:00:00 -0000

SBR Counts Down the Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2007. Happy New Year from Sports Business Radio

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SBR 22 Dec 2007

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 20:00:00 -0000

SBR Counts Down the Top 20 Sports Business Stories of 2007. This week we unveil stories 20-11. Merry Christmas from Sports Business Radio

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SBR 15 Dec 2007

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:00:00 -0000

Michael Slive, BCS Coordinator and SEC Commissioner joins us to discuss college football's future post-season plans. Gary Planos, Tournament Director for the Mercedes Benz Championship at Kapalua, stops by to preview the PGA's first event of 2008. Linda Choong, Senior VP for the NBA Retail drops in to give us some last minute holiday gift ideas from NBAStore.com. We also examine the Mitchell Report following its release this week as well as the sentencing of NFL star Michael Vick.

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SBR 08 Dec 2007

Sat, 08 Dec 2007 20:00:00 -0000

SBR hands out its year-end "Best" and "Worst" sports business awards. We also discuss the BCS bowl match-ups as well as the economics behind the big MLB trade between the Detroit Tigers and Florida Marlins. G2 Strategic CEO Marshall Glickman joins us for our monthly Glickman Global segment where we discuss international sports business topics.

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SBR 01 Dec 2007

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:00:00 -0000

We discuss the Sean Taylor tragedy and how athletes may be forced to rethink their personal security measures with Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter. Michael Hiestand, USA Today's Sports TV columnist joins us to discuss the NFL Network's battle with cable companies and the lack of distribution for last Thursday's Packers - Cowboys showdown. We also discuss the legacy of Gatorade founder, the late Dr. Robert Cade.

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SBR 24 Nov 2007

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:00:00 -0000

The Best of SBR looks back on conversations with 2-time NBA MVP Steve Nash (Sept 2007), USC Head Football Coach Pete Carroll (Oct. 2007) and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt (Aug. 2007). Happy Thanksgiving 2007.

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SBR 17 Nov 2007

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:00:00 -0000

In-depth analysis on Barry Bonds' indictment for perjury and obstruction of justice as well as A-Rod's new 10-year contract with the Yankees. Brian Windhorst, Akron Beacon-Journal beat writer for the Cleveland Cavaliers and author of the new LeBron James book "The Franchise" joins us to discuss highlights of the book and the NBA's most marketable player. We also discuss the enormous Chinese TV audience that tuned in to watch Yao vs Yi.

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SBR 10 Nov 2007

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:00:00 -0000

Charles Coplin, NFL Network VP of Programming joins us to discuss the network's upcoming schedule of live NFL games that kick-off on Thanksgiving night, as well as the network's ongoing distribution negotiations with cable companies. Steve Pyeatt from Save Our Sonics stops by to discuss the future of NBA basketball in Seattle and his group's efforts to retain an NBA team for the city that has had a team since 1967. read more

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SBR 03 Nov 2007

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Larry Miller, Portland Trail Blazers President and former President of the JORDAN brand joins us to discuss his vision for the Trail Blazers organization as well as his history over the past decade at Nike. Jeff Ma from PROTRADE.com stops by for his monthly visit and we debate whether or not Alex Rodriguez is worth $30M per season. We also discuss the potential TV ratings for the NFL's epic matchup of undefeated teams, the Colts and the Patriots.

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SBR 27 October 2007

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider joins us to discuss the biggest sports business storylines for the league for the upcoming season. We also break down the big business of the 2007 MLB World Series and the NFL's foray into London this weekend with the NY Giants - Miami Dolphins game at Wembley Stadium.

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SBR 20 October 2007

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Pete Carroll, USC's Head Football Coach, joins us for a rare one-on-one conversation and an in-depth look at the Trojans' football team. We also examine the inner workings of USC's athletic department and discuss everything from the Trojans' athletic facilities to their lucrative merchandise sales. We also review the sports business headlines of the week which include Joe Torre's departure from the NY Yankees and Tiger Woods' new marketing partnership with Gatorade.

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SBR 13 October 2007

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Josh Byrnes, Arizona Diamondbacks GM joins us to discuss how he built an NLCS team with a $52M team payroll - one of the lowest in all of MLB. Marcus Kam from adidas China educates us about the differences between the Chinese consumer and the American consumer as adidas ramps up their efforts in China around the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. We also discuss the fall of the Yankees dynasty, MLB Playoff TV ratings and more bad news for Michael Vick that could have him paying back the Atlanta Falcons to the tune of $20M.

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SBR 06 October 2007

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Jeff Moorad, managing partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks joins us to discuss the teams playoff run and his transition from Sports Agent to team management. Marshall Glickman stops by for our monthly Glickman Global segement. We also examine scandals with the New York Knicks and Marion Jones.

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SBR 29 September 2007

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Mike Conley Sr., agent for NBA rookies Greg Oden and Mike Conley Jr. stops by to chat about how he became an agent, his relationship with Oden and being a part of Chicago's efforts to land the 2016 Summer Olympics. Jon Wertheim from Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss the DEA's big performance enhancing drug raid this week as well as his new book, "Running the Table: The Legend of Kid Delicious, The Last Great American Pool Hustler". We also examine the ongoing saga with the Seattle Supersonics and their battle with the City of Seattle.

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SBR 22 September 2007

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns joins us for a rare interview to discuss his recent charity basketball game in China as well as the upcoming NBA season. Jeff Ma from PROTRADE.com stops by for his monthly segment and unique perspective on the sports world. We also examine Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s new number 88 car and his sponsor deals with Amp Energy Drink and the Army National Guard.

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SBR 15 September 2007

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:00:00 -0000

NBA Commissioner David Stern, Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen and San Diego Chargers Executive VP and GM AJ. Smith join us on "The Best of Sports Business Radio".

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SBR 08 September 2007

Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:00:00 -0000

SBR host Brian Berger and Warsaw Sports Marketing Center Managing Director Paul Swangard preview the 2008 Summer Olympics from Beijing China, where they are touring the Olympic facilities and meeting with Olympic organizers and key sponsors.

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SBR 01 September 2007

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 19:00:00 -0000

NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand joins us to discuss the increased spending in college athletics as well as the BCS and the Men's Basketball Final Four. We also examine the Michael Vick apology in our "Caught in the Crosslights" segment. The U.S. Open gets underway in New York and we discuss the big business around the event and the top tennis players.

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SBR 25 August 2007

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Lee Corso, of ESPN College Gameday stops by to chat with us about the popular college football road show as well as his involvement with Team Baby Entertainment. Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter helps us dissect the Michael Vick guilty plea as well as the fallout for the NFL and the Atlanta Falcons. We also discuss a story we broke this week, Nike Founder Phil Knight's $100M donation to the University of Oregon.

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SBR 18 August 2007

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:00:00 -0000

A.J. Smith, San Diego Chargers Executive VP and GM joins us to discuss a busy offseason for his team and the business of being a GM in the NFL. Jeff Ma from Protrade.com stops by to give us his sleepers and busts for the upcoming NFL season. Legal woes continue for former NBA referee Tim Donaghy and Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick this week. Tiger Woods wins his 13th Major and then signs on to design his first U.S. golf course.

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SBR 11 August 2007

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Kel Devlin, Global Sports Marketing Director for Nike Golf, joins us from the PGA Championship to discuss the tremendous growth of the company over the past decade as well as the company's future plans for marquee endorsers Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie. Lamell McMorris with the World Umpires Association stops by to discuss his union's stance on MLB's request to conduct comprehensive background checks on all umpires in light of the recent Tim Donaghy NBA scandal. read more

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SBR 04 August 2007

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Los Angeles Dodgers Owner Frank McCourt joins us to discuss the team's new Think Cure charitable initiative as well as the business philosophies for one of the most iconic franchises in sports. We mark the 12-month countdown until the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing with China Daily News reporter Charlie Shifflet who joins us from the host city to update us on the city's preparations as well as which American corporations and athletes have the biggest presence in Beijing

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SBR 28 July 2007

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA reporter joins us to discuss the Tim Donaghy gambling scandal and its impact on the NBA. Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL reporter joins us from Atlanta to break down the Mike Vick federal dogfighting probe. We also take a look at the Barry Bonds - Bud Selig relationship during Bonds' pursuit of the all-time HR record as well as the doping scandals that continue to rock the Tour de France.

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SBR 21 July 2007

Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Christine Brennan, USA Today columnist joins us from Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland, site of the 2007 British Open. Jeff Ma, VP of Research for PROTRADE.com stops by to chat with us about the online sports stock market and his new movie - 21 - based on the book Bringing Down the House, where he and fellow MIT students and alums took Las Vegas for millions of dollars by crunching numbers and beating the system. We also look at the business impact of the Mike Vick dogfighting probe.

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SBR 14 July 2007

Sat, 14 Jul 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Gavin Maloof, Co-Owner of the Sacramento Kings and the Palms hotel and casino in Las Vegas stops by and updates us on the latest developments regarding funding a new arena in Sacramento. G2 Strategic CEO Marshall Glickman joins us for our monthly Glickman Global segment - this month we discuss the merits of American sports leagues taking their brands abroad. BONUS segment - new Portland Trail Blazers forward Channing Frye's stops by the ESPN Zone to visit with us in Las Vegas.

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SBR 07 July 2007

Sat, 07 Jul 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Maury Brown with the BizofBaseball.com stops by to discuss the best and worst returns on investment for the first half of the MLB season. Tim Canfield, Managing Partner of Downstream enters the Technology Lab to chat with us about his company's design and technology firm - ONE UP Sports - which is enhancing the experiences of teams and fans across the country. Sochi, Russia is awarded the 2014 Winter Olympics and Tiger Woods is the host with the most at the inaugural AT&T National in DC.

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SBR 30 June 2007

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Kevin Pritchard, the GM of the Portland Trail Blazers joins us to discuss the team's selection of Greg Oden with the number one pick in this week's NBA Draft. Seattle Supersonics star Kevin Durant discusses his desire for an affordable signature shoe. Durant's agent Aaron Goodwin joins us to discuss Durant's marketing potential. Ilana Kloss, the Commissioner of World Team Tennis drops by to chat with us. read more

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SBR 23 June 2007

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and the Chairman of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and NFL's Seattle Seahawks joins us for a rare interview. Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider stops by to discuss the ongoing Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers saga as well as help us preview the 2007 NBA Draft. We also examine the upcoming Jason Giambi - George Mitchell meeting as well as discuss the possibility of a lifetime ban for NFL bad boy Pacman Jones.

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SBR 16 June 2007

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Bill Sanders, the VP of Marketing for BDA Sports stops by to discuss the marketing potential for Greg Oden, a BDA client and the likely #1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft. We also discuss the marketing efforts for Sanders' other NBA clients including Steve Nash, Yao Ming and Carmelo Anthony. Michael Hiestand, the Sports TV columnist from USA Today joins us to discuss the decline of sports on TV. From the NBA Finals to the Stanley Cup Finals to the World Series, there's an alarming trend of historically low TV ratings developing. read more

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SBR 09 June 2007

Sat, 09 Jun 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Dan Gilbert, Majority Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Founder of Quicken Loans stops by as his NBA team plays in its first-ever NBA Finals. Marshall Glickman, CEO of G2 Strategic joins us for this month's installment of "Glickman Global" and we examine the rash of North American owners who are investing in European sports franchises. We also examine the incredible legacy of NASCAR patriarch Bill France Jr. and review the historically low TV ratings from the 2007 NHL Stanley Cup Finals.

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SBR 26 May 2007

Sat, 26 May 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Kevin Pritchard, Portland Trail Blazers GM and owner of the number one pick in the June NBA Draft, joins us after winning the NBA Draft lottery earlier this week. Tanith Belbin, figure skater, TV correspondent and ESPN's 2006 Hottest Female Athlete stops by the SBR studios to pay us a visit. BONUS interview with Mike Golub, Portland Trail Blazers Executive VP of Business Operations, joins us to discuss the economic impact of winning the NBA Draft lottery and having the opportunity to draft basketball superstars Greg Oden or Kevin Durant.

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SBR 19 May 2007

Sat, 19 May 2007 19:00:00 -0000

ESPN NBA Reporter Ric Bucher joins us to discuss the NBA Playoffs and the controversial decision by the NBA league office to suspend two Phoenix Suns players. We also chat with Mike Kogan from the Fighting Entertainment Group about the business of Mixed Martial Arts, better known as MMA. MLB changes the dates for the 2007 World Series and DEI and Dale Earnhardt Jr. are fined by NASCAR.

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SBR 12 May 2007

Sat, 12 May 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Robert Rowell, the President of the NBA's Golden State Warriors joins us to discuss the team's stunning playoff success and what the organization is doing to capitalize on the exciting run. In headlines we discuss Dale Earnhardt Jr's departure from DEI and Roger Clemens'lucrative deal with the NY Yankees. Glickman Global examines the state of pro tennis.

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SBR 28 April 2007

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Chris Raih, Managing Director of Zamabezi Ink, the Marketing Agency for Kobe Bryant joins us to discuss the branding efforts for the LA Lakers superstar. Chris Robinson, Yahoo! Sports NFL Reporter joins us to discuss the economics of the NFL Draft, ranging from team salary caps to potential rookie salaries. We also give you the latest TV ratings for the NBA Playoffs and update you on the Dale Earnhardt Inc negotiations with Dale Earnhardt Jr.

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SBR 21 April 2007

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Tonya Antonucci with the Women's Soccer Initiative joins us to discuss the rebirth of women's pro soccer in the U.S. Dan Masonson, NFL Director of Marketing Communications stops by to help us preview the 2007 NFL Draft. We examine the many different ways the sports world is paying its respects to Virginia Tech after the university's horrific tragedy this past week.

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SBR 14 April 2007

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 19:00:00 -0000

NBA Commissioner David Stern joins us to discuss the league's growth in China as well as update us on the business situations for several teams around the league including the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Hornets, Seattle Supersonics and Portland Trail Blazers. Commissioner Stern also discusses the failed NBA composite game ball as well as global warming. G2 Strategic CEO Marshall Glickman joins us for our monthly "Glickman Global" segment where we discuss a global sports business topic. Finally, we recap The Masters for 2007.

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SBR 07 April 2007

Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:00:00 -0000

Larry Baer, SF Giants General Partner and Executive VP joins us to discuss the business of the MLB team - including Barry Bonds' historic home run chase, the signing of free agent pitcher Barry Zito and AT and T Park playing host to the 2007 MLB All-Star game. We also recap the NCAA Basketball Final Four and take a look inside the business of The Masters.

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SBR 31 March 2007

Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:00:00 -0000

The Best of SBR with NCAA President Dr. Myles Brand, Sacramento Kings Co-Owner Gavin Maloof and tennis star Maria Sharapova's agent Max Eisenbud from IMG. Enjoy three of the most insightful SBR guest conversations from the past 6 months.

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Sports Business Radio Podcast

Michael Levine - Founder & CEO of Filmspark

Alex Lasry - CEO FIFA World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Host Committee

Jeff Lienhart, adidas Golf President

Sports Business Radio Road Show presented by Boingo at Citi Field

Jennifer van Dijk - President Boston Legacy FC (NWSL)

Haley Rosen - Founder & CEO - Just Women's Sports

JoAn Scott - NCAA VP of Men’s Basketball

Tom Fletcher - Founder & President of Momento, Sports Broadcasting HOF'er

2026 Winter Olympics Recap

SBR Vault - NBA Commissioners Adam Silver & David Stern

Super Bowl LX Recap Show

Peter O’Reilly - NFL EVP Club Business, International & League Events

Terry Gannon - NBC Sports, Play-By-Play Broadcaster

SBR Vault - Emmitt Smith, Champ Bailey & Malcolm Jenkins

Molly Miller - Arizona State University Head Women’s Basketball Coach

Mike Principe - GSE Worldwide - CEO

Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2025

Troy Aikman - ESPN MNF Analyst, Dallas Cowboys HOF QB

Ken Goldin - “The King of Collectibles: Goldin Touch” on Netflix

Arik Armstead - Jacksonville Jaguars DT, 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

Kendall Toole - Founder of NKO Club - Popular Fitness Personality

Brian Josephs - Sportradar, VP of Account Management, North America

2025 World Series Recap + What Lies Ahead for MLB

Justin Bass - Managing Director for MAI Capital Management

Donald Dell, Pioneering Sports Agent & Alexandra Dell, Documentary Producer

Ryan Spoon - Yahoo Media Group, President

Inside the Explosive Sports Growth of Las Vegas - SBR Road Show presented by Boingo

Noah Eagle - NBC Sports - Play-by-Play Voice

Mike Neligan - Founder, Outlier Sports

Sameer Ahuja - GameChanger President & DICK’s Sporting Goods SVP

Ron Rivera, 2-Time NFL Coach of the Year & Gary Acosta, Founder Avance Sports

Phil Andrews - USA Fencing CEO

Clinton Yates - ESPN Radio Host & Columnist

Patrick Mostboeck, Sportradar SVP of Fan Engagement

2025 NFL Season Preview

Maarten Paes - All-Star Goalkeeper for FC Dallas of MLS

Cate Sergeant - Managing Director - MAI Capital

Shawn Green - Former MLB All-Star & Co-Founder, Greenfly

Collin Morikawa - Pro Golfer - 2-Time Major Champion

SBR Vault - Jerry Bruckheimer & Maria Sharapova

Christine Brennan - Journalist & Author

2025 NBA Finals & NBA Draft Recap + NBA Free Agency Preview

SBR Vault - Conversations with James Brown & Bob Costas

2025 Sports PR Summit Preview

Dalraj Bahia - Sportradar EVP Group Operations

Adam Breneman - Co-Founder College Sports Company & Media Personality

Chris Patrick - Professional Pickleball Association Tour

Dave Checketts - Managing Partner - Checketts Sports Capital

Brad Blankinship - President of Sun Day Red by Tiger Woods

Inside the 2025 MLB Season

2025 NFL Draft Recap

Ross Dellenger - Yahoo! Sports College Football reporter

Ted & Zach Leonsis - Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Laura Rutledge - ESPN Host and Reporter

Joe Lum - MAI Capital Senior Wealth Advisor & Regional President

Emma Hayes (@EmmaHayes1) - USWNT Head Coach

2025 NFL Free Agency Recap

JoAn Scott - NCAA Vice President of Men’s Basketball

SBR Vault - Conversations with Damian Lillard, Tracy McGrady & Oscar De La Hoya

Haley Rosen - Founder & CEO - Just Women's Sports

An Inside Look at Sports Gambling in the U.S.

The Big Game Recap

Peter O'Reilly (NFL EVP) & Champ Bailey (Football Hall of Famer)

Ashley Braband - Head of People & Culture - Omaha Productions

Taye Diggs - Award-winning Actor, Producer & Broadway superstar

James Hesson - Microsoft, Director of Sports & Entertainment

Baron Davis - Former NBA & UCLA Basketball Star

Top 10 Sports Business Stories of 2024

Behshad Behzadi - Sportradar Chief Technology Officer & Chief AI Officer

Marion Jones - 5-Time Olympic Medalist

Kenny Mayne - Longtime anchor for ESPN’s SportsCenter

Peter Sarsgaard - Award-Winning Actor

Jess Smith - President of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries

How Trump's Presidency Impacts Sports

2024 MLB Season & World Series Recap

Tom Braun - President & COO of the LA Galaxy

NBA Season Preview

SBR Vault - Conversations with Cal Ripken Jr., Greg Maddux & John Smoltz

Dave Kaval - Athletics President