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Sports Business Analyst Rick Horrow talks with the playmakers, deal makers and rule makers in the world of sport, giving his take on the news flow using his 30 years of experience doing deals for teams, leagues and players in the 1.3 Trillion Dollars of sports.
It's the biggest week of the year in Indianapolis, and in IndyCar racing, so we're talking with the perfect guest! Lyn St. James became the first woman to win Indy500 Rookie of the Year in 1992 and had five Indy500 starts in her career. Sports Illustrated named her one of the Top 100 Women Athletes of the Century in 1999, and she has been a leader in supporting female leaders across the world of sports for decades.
This week, we talk to an NHL owner who has a background in the military, financial industry and is also an accomplished author. Matthew Caldwell talks about running a hockey franchise in South Florida and how multiple community programs tie his franchise to their community.
This week, Falcons CEO Rich McKay reflects on 30+ years in the NFL. The son of the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McKay talks about a childhood spent in NFL stadiums and provides insight on the inner workings of the NFL Rules Committee.
We hit the links this week with a golf business professional who is at the center of some major innovations. Taylor Made's Greg Manley talks about their new relationship with Tiger Woods and the concept behind creation of The Kingdom.
This week, we look back at the life and legacy of a baseball legend. Larry Lucchino served as the President & CEO of the Orioles, Padres and Red Sox, and helped build or renovate incredible stadiums in each city. Rick Horrow talked with Lucchino about his career in baseball several years ago, and it is an amazing retrospective on his contributions to the game.
This week, Paul Tagliabue reflects on his leadership during a vital period in the NFL's transformation, from "one of the pro sports leagues" to the most powerful one.
In honor of one of the best sports weeks of the year, three-time Masters Champion Gary Player joins us this week on the podcast. Player is the oldest returning champion at Augusta.
Gold medalist, philanthropist, TV analyst, best-selling author, Hall of Famer, cancer survivor and just all around awesome person Scott Hamilton talks about life on and off the ice this week.
This week, on the anniversary of a major milestone in his life, we re-air an interview with the late Senator John McCain. McCain's perspective on the importance of sports to communities, the financing of stadiums and what role sports plays in civic pride is just as relevant today as it was then.
This week, we're talking to the President and Founder of an organization that has rescued over 67,000 dogs since 2008. Lauree Simmons talks about her organization's mission, and how they are using sports and entertainment to raise money to further their reach and impact.
Coming off a remarkable Cognizant Classic, executive director Todd Fleming talks about not only carrying the torch for a marquee event on the PGA calendar, but how he aims to grow it into something even bigger.
National Football Foundation CEO Steve Hatchell talks about his organization's efforts to grow the sport of football and incentivize academic excellence.
The countdown is on to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America and this week we have some fantastic perspective from a city that is going to be a centerpiece of the event. Philadelphia will host a match on July 4th, 2026, which also happens to be the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Meg Kane, who is Philly's Host City Executive, breaks down what has happened so far and what is ahead.
Pete Ward has seen it all since joining the Colts organization in 1981. From the move from Baltimore to Indianapolis, to the Super Bowl XLI win, to watching franchise values soar into the billions. Ward talks with Rick this week about 40+ years with the same NFL franchise.
Ray Martinez was the Assistant Chief, and Chief of Police, from 1979 until 2014 in Miami and Miami Beach. He is now the man in charge of the Miami Host Committee for the 2026 World Cup. Martinez provides his perspective on safety, challenges and impact of preparing to host an event of this magnitude.
Super Bowl LVIII is (obviously) our main focus this week and we have a great guest to provide some fascinating perspective. Mark Trestman spent 20 years as an assistant coach on NFL sidelines, and was the Bears head coach in 2013 and 2014. He also coached on the biggest stage in the CFL, winning the Grey Cup three times as a head coach.
This week we welcome a guest that has seen it all across the world of sports. From working as a stuntman in his family's racing thrill show to running the Indy Motor Speedway to his current role as Executive Director of the PGA's Presidents Cup, Joie Chitwood tells about the flaming hurdles he's jumped through at every stop.
We have a guest this week that can talk on a variety of topics related to sports business. John Wildhack spent more than 30 years at ESPN before being named the 11th A.D. at Syracuse in 2016. Wildhack talks about the pressing issues across college sports and the vital bond between TV and his teams
This week, we go in depth with the Executive Director of the College Football Playoff, Bill Hancock. Hancock describes how CFB playoff expansion was accompanied by a complete buy-in from all parties and explores his career that includes a unique trifecta in college sports.
This week, we take an incredible journey into the mind of CFB & NFL legend Ricky Williams. Williams breaks down all of the ups and downs of his career and what is next in his life. Rick also gives his top things to look forward to in sports business, technology and philanthropy in 2024.
It's been a year of change across the college football landscape and this week we talk to a man with many strong feelings about it. Hall of Fame and national championship coach Lou Holtz talks NIL, transfer portal and the future of college athletics.
Pat Williams went from a career in minor league baseball to building the Philadelphia 76ers NBA championship team in 1983. Seeking an ultimate challenge, he decided to build an NBA franchise from scratch in Orlando. This week, Williams tells stories from a career that may never be matched across professional sports.
This week, we hear the remarkable story of Roman Oben's journey. Born in West Africa, Oben went on to a long career in the NFL and is now a top executive for the league.
This week, we get to talk with an expert on politics, law, criminal justice...and sports. Dave Aronberg has been a White House fellow, Florida State Senator and a student in Rick's sports business class at Harvard. Rick and Dave cover all of the hottest topics across sports and sports business on the pod.
For decades, on both coasts, Wendy Kridel has coached and inspired hundreds of women's lacrosse players both on and off the field. This week, Kridel reflects on the past, present and future of the sport.
Steve Hatchell has held positions in all facets of college football, from athletic departments to conferences to bowl games. As President & CEO of the National Football Foundation, Hatchell oversees an organization dedicated to promoting and developing the sport of football across the U.S.
Since 1997, First Tee has used golf to empower kids and teens across the U.S. This week, we talk to their Senior Director of Philanthropy, Juan Escobar, about the massive impact the organization is having in communities across the country.
This week, we continue our exploration of the methods behind the design of epic sports facilities by talking with HKS Global Practice Director Heath May. May explains how the HKS Laboratory for Intensive Exploration finds new and innovative methods to create elite public spaces of the future.
We have a true sports icon on the show this week. College Football Hall of Famer Lou Holtz talks about the transfer portal, NIL and everything else related to the major changes across the landscape of CFB.
Some of the best sports facilities built over the last 10 years include innovative technology that elevates the experience for everyone who enters. Cory Brugger, the CTO at HKS, is charged daily with deploying advanced technology to improve the design and construction of HKS's built environments.
25 years into one of the successful eras for a college athletics department in history, University of Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione sits down for a candid interview about the turbulent present and future of college sports.
The world of sports photography has seen dramatic changes over the last 50 years. This week, we talk with PhotoShelter CEO Andrew Fingerman about those changes, and how his organization is using cutting edge technology to maximize photography ROI for teams, news organizations and sponsors.
This week, we break from talk of conference musical chairs and breakups, and instead talk about a conference where loyalty has remained a central value. Ohio University Director of Athletics Julie Cromer talks about their place in the MAC, and how their institutions have remained united in growing their place in college athletics.
The last year in college football has been a wild one. This week, we get the perspective of Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Keith Gill on realignment, relationships with power 5 schools and what the biggest issues are to watch in the years ahead.
This week, we get to showcase a side of Nick Saban that is rarely seen in public. Saban talks about his Dad's impact coaching coal mining kids across West Virginia, and how it continues to impact the way he runs his program today.
The Kansas City Chiefs begin the defense of their Super Bowl title this week, so let's talk Chiefs business with their President, Mark Donovan. Donovan talks about differences in working for a league vs. a team and the advantages and disadvantages of the Chiefs market size.
When Brandon Steiner was put in charge of the first Hard Rock in New York, he thought to himself, "Why doesn't this exist, but for sports?" It sent him on a career path that has made him an author, sports marketer and one of the foremost experts in the world on sports memorabilia.
Pete Ward started his career in the NFL as an unpaid intern in Baltimore. More than four decades later, he is the C.O.O. for the Colts in Indianapolis. This week, Ward discusses how the league has changed during his tenure, and what the biggest challenges are in the next few years.
This week, part two of our special with some of the brightest minds in the world when it comes to facilities. HKS partner Michael Rodgers describes how his teams' creations are always designed around the bigger role they play in the communities they are built.
From building the most epic modern stadiums to helping develop direction for vital community programs like Atlanta's Soccer in the Streets, HKS is always asking "What's the Plus?" when it comes to their projects and the communities they impact. This week, HKS's Sheba Ross talks about playing chess instead of checkers when it comes to these important projects.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are at a tipping point in their franchise history. Last month, they unveiled plans for their "Stadium of the Future" in Jacksonville, meaning creating a starting point for stadium funding is the next step. This week, we sit down with Mark Lamping, the Jaguars President. Lamping talks about his journey to the franchise and looking to the future in J'Ville.
This week, we're talking tennis with a visionary pioneer in the sport. USTA Chief Executive of Pro Tennis Stacey Allaster has a long list of "firsts" when it comes to women in executive leadership across tennis, but her impact on the sport continues today.
This week, women's soccer looks to capture the world's focus the same way men's soccer did last year. To preview, we chat with Annie Mitchell-Reid, the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the U.S. Women's National Team Players Association. Mitchell-Reid addresses their fight for equal pay, and what role her organization plays day-to-day.
This week, we look back at one of our favorite guests in On the Record history. NFL legend Curtis Martin shares his life story, and how he now focuses on making life better for those growing up in the same circumstances he experienced as a child.
As Rick heads across the pond to Wimbledon this week, we focus on the world of tennis. USTA Chairman of the Board Brian Hainline talks about where the organization is heading, and about his experience on the medical side of both the NCAA and USTA.
This week, Maura Reegan, the President of Licensing International is with us to talk about her work at the premier association for the global licensing industry. Her background ranges from Sesame Street to MTV to charitable work and mentorship, and Reegan provides fascinating analysis of the sports world as well.
Coming off an exciting weekend in Los Angeles, we talk with one of the greatest golfers in history. Nine-time major champion Gary Player talks about a wide range of topics, on and off the course.
The countdown to college football season is on. This week we talk to National Football Foundation President Steve Hatchell about conference realignment, the impact of college football on athletes and what the future holds for the sport.
While the center of the sports world is currently South Florida, there is a lot of recent sports news coming out of the Valley of The Sun. This week we chat with the President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, Chris Camacho, about the importance of pro teams and mega-events to his region.
In a week where South Florida is the center of the sports world, let's look back at the journey here through the eyes of our host. Sports Professor Rick Horrow reflects on his 50 years in the sports business industry and his involvement in transforming sports in the region.
After spending 25 years in tourism across Texas, including work to make Arlington a sports mecca, Ron Price is now the President and CEO of Visit Phoenix. This week, we talk to Price about lessons learned in Texas, and how it will inform future decision making across the Valley of the Sun.
A few months removed from being the epicenter of Super Bowl LVII events, we chat with Downtown Phoenix President & CEO Devney Majerle this week about the experience. Majerle also talks about the impact of the pandemic on downtown Phoenix, and how collaboration between professional teams and the downtown community have been a key to their success.
This week, we look at every angle at the current state of college football. From conference realignment to wagering to bowls, National Football Foundation President & CEO Steve Hatchell breaks it all down.
One month removed from the Owls incredible run to the Final Four, we check in with the captain of the ship at FAU. Brain White talks about what the run has meant to his program, arena plans, running a program at a young school and their upcoming move to the American Athletic Conference.
Hasbro celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, with sports brands being a piece of the company's history. This week, we talk to their Vice President for Global Business Development about the return of Starting Lineup, and how their branding partnerships are key to the future. Matt Ross also discusses gaming relative to his past role as Vice President of Corporate Development for GameLogic.
As the USFL season kicks off and the NFL draft nears, who better to hear from then a college and pro football legend. Doug Flutie played behind center for nine teams in the CFL, USFL and NFL over 20 seasons. Flutie shares some of his favorite stories, including returning to the spot of his Hail Mary pass at a Marlins home game and his famous drop kick against the Dolphins.
Coming from one of the "first families" of the NFL, Patrick Rooney Jr. has always had to strive to carry on the strong legacy of his family name. From serving in Congress to his current role as President of the Palm Beach Kennel Club, Rooney has done all that and more.
South Florida was the center of the college hoops universe last weekend, so this week we sit down with a Miami Hurricane legend. Chuck Foreman was a first team All-American at Miami and then played eight seasons in the NFL. The Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor member talks about the impact of a Final Four run on Miami athletics.
A sport that went from 9 million players before the pandemic to over 40 million now, has a professional league to go with it. This week, we talk with a father/son duo who are the owner and GM of one of the organizations, the St. Louis Shock.
Fresh off his stadium hosting a Pool Round of the World Baseball Classic, Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall talks with us this week. Hall talks about the overall direction of his club headed into the 2023 season, and the plans for a future home for the D-Backs.
We regularly talk extensively about the impact of facilities on communities, but what about the impact of facilities on mental health and performance? This week, we talk to two experts about how design choices can impact those that use built environments, and the positive impact it can have both on and off the field.
This week we talk sponsorships with Tony Ponturo, who spent 26 years at Anheuser-Busch serving as Vice-President of Global Media Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Ponturo talks about being at the forefront of the sports marketing business, and how his efforts have even earned him two TONY Awards.
After a World Cup that grabbed the World's attention, 2023 is for the women. This week, we chat with Annie Mitchell-Reid, the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the U.S. Women's National Team Players Association. Mitchell-Reid addresses the fight for equal pay and what's on tap for U.S. women's soccer this summer.
From soccer to lacrosse to hockey, the journey of Nick Sakiewicz has been diverse and very successful. This week, Sakiewicz talks about his journey in sports and his current position as Chief Business Officer of the Arizona Coyotes, including their pursuit of a new home.
Millions of Americans cheered Dan O'Brien to a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. It was the culmination of a lifetime of overcoming every obstacle thrown in his way. This week, we sit down with the decathlete, author, TV commentator and Executive VP of Health, Wellness & Fitness at Legacy Sports USA, about his incredible journey.
On the week his organization plays for another Super Bowl championship, we sit down with Chiefs President Mark Donovan to talk stadiums, revenues, sports wagering and much more.
Curtis Martin has transitioned from being one of the greatest running backs in NFL history to an impactful philanthropist doing everything he can to help the neighborhood he grew up in. This week we talk about Martin’s incredible life, from escaping the streets to a person impacting lives.
This week, we share a special presentation from our host, the Sports Professor Rick Horrow. Rick takes you on a journey through his 50+ years in sports business, and shares some incredible stories you don't want to miss!
The Chicago Bears got one of the good ones last week as Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren headed back to the NFL. This week, we replay an interview we did with Warren at Super Bowl LII when he was still with the Minnesota Vikings. We discussed his many philanthropic ventures as well as the process of getting U.S. Bank Stadium built in Minneapolis, an experience that will come in handy in the Windy City.
Any fan of football in the 1980's was reminded of Joe Theismann last week when it seemed like the world stopped after Damar Hamlin's injury. This week we chat with the man who suffered a catastrophic injury that forever changed the way television covers severe injuries in the NFL. We also preview the top 15 sports business issues ahead in 2023.
This week, we look back at the top 15 sports business issues of 2022. We also sit down with one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, Nick Saban, who talks about his upbringing in West Virginia and the impact of his father as a coach.
With reach and fragmentation of TV audiences becoming a big obstacle for pro sports teams, might the future be an ode to the past? Scripps Sports President Brain Lawlor certainly thinks so, and believes their ability to offer over-the-air solutions might be the answer teams are looking for.
64 years ago next month, Willie O'Ree became the first black hockey player in the NHL, when he skated onto the ice for the Boston Bruins. This week, we talk with the "Jackie Robinson of hockey" about his experience in the NHL, and how he has dedicated his career to spreading a love of hockey to kids around the world.
In the month of philanthropy and giving, this week we talk to a leader who has been revolutionary both in NBA front offices and at home. Our featured guest is basketball legend and co-founder of the Orlando Magic, Pat Williams. He shares some incredible stories from his NBA title team in Philadelphia, time leading the expansion effort in Orlando and as the parent of 19 children.
What's it like to organize tours, to a city the size of Charlotte, that is hosting the world's biggest sporting event at eight stadiums within its borders? This week we are joined by Roadtrips Lead Host Matt Guenther, who breaks down the experience over the first week in Doha, Qatar.
This week, Rick is in Qatar with all of the details about sports business relating to the World Cup. We also look ahead to what is next, with National Women's Soccer League CEO Marla Messing.
It's going to be a World Cup unlike any before and Rick Horrow is in Qatar to see it all. This week we get ready by talking to the Grandfather of U.S. soccer, Alan Rothernberg, a sports executive that has done more for the sport in the United States than almost anyone else in history.
After listening to George Steinbrener talk to his class about "sports business" as a student at Syracuse, Brandon Steiner was inspired to pursue it as a career. Three decades later, he is an industry leader in the world of sports memorabilia.
The next 50 quarters of sports are going to be dominated by new technologies. Big innovations are already happening in payments and currency and STAKS founder and CEO Scott Pranger is at the forefront. This week he talks with Rick about the future including Web 3.0, crypto, NFT’s and much more.
With NBA season underway and college hoops on the horizon, we sit down in "Walton's World" and talk hoops with Hall of Famer Bill Walton.
This week we talk to the ultimate “PTP'er”. For more than four decades, Dick Vitale has declared the nation’s best college basketball players as Prime Time Players. But Vitale himself is a Prime Time Person, fundraising and providing scholarships for those in need across America.
One of the men who played the biggest role in building the NFL into what it is today sits down with Rick this week. Paul Tagliabue talks about the NFL's longtime commitment to community and social justice, and what he sees coming over the next five years for the league.
This week, we sit down with someone who was going to motor sports events before he turned one, and has been at the track ever since. Former Phoenix Raceway President Bryan Sperber talks about his life around racing and his new venture with Michael Waltrip.
In the spring, longtime Baltimore Ravens President Dick Cass announced his retirement. This week, he sits down with Rick and reminisces about all of the changes over his time working across the league. From helping in the purchase of the Cowboys by Jerry Jones in 1989 to a Super Bowl title with the Ravens, Cass has seen it all first hand.
The story of college football last weekend was non-power 5 teams beating traditional powers on their home field. This week we talk to the commissioner of the American Athletic Conference, whose teams have played spoiler themselves over recent years.
What goes into hosting over 200 events a year in the Entertainment Capital of the World? This week we talk with the President of Crypto.com Arena about the entire process, along with what he would change about the building of the 23-year-old facility, if he could do it again.
The man who oversees revenue generation across FanDuel's sportsbook, casino, racing, daily fantasy and free-to-play platforms talks about the incredible run the company has had, and where they are headed next.
This week, we talk with someone who started in the advertising business, worked with Tiger Woods starting in his first year as a professional at Nike Golf and has led an organization to a Stanley Cup. St. Louis Blues President and CEO of Business Operations, Chris Zimmerman, talks about the entire journey and how every job comes down to consumer relationships.
For more than 30 years, Rick McKay has been a fixture in the National Football League. The current President and CEO of the Falcons, McKay spent 10 years as GM of the Buccaneers and now has 11 former assistants that are GM's of NFL franchises. He is also the son of USC coaching legend John McKay. This week, Rick talks about every issue facing the NFL, his work in building stadiums and his route to a leadership spot in the league.
The NFL preseason is officially underway and this week we sit down with a team President hoping his club turns a corner in 2022. Mark Lamping is in his 27th year in professional sports and has led the Jaguars since 2012. He talks about his career, and what the future looks like in the NFL on and off the field.
172 days after the Rams Super Bowl win, the NFL is back on the field this week at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, adjacent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Hall's former President, David Baker, talks all things football this week.
Dawn Aponte has gone from being told she wouldn't be a "cultural fit" in contract negotiations as a female team executive, to driving all football operations initiatives at the NFL. This week, we talk with one of the NFL's top female executives about her journey through the front office of the Jets and Browns, all the way to the league office.
Coming off an incredible weekend at St. Andrews, golf is on the docket again this week. Joe Steranak, the former CEO of PGA of America, joins Rick to address the impact of the pandemic on golf, gaming and the LIV Golf Series.
This week, host Rick Horrow is in Scotland for the 150th The Open at St. Andrews. We sit down with United States Golf Association CEO Mike Whan who talks about his journey from "bunker boy" to the top executive at the USGA. Whan provides some valuable insight on how he prioritized the sponsor relationship when he was commissioner of the LPGA, and how that continues to be a focus in his current position.
This week, we talk with a person generally regarded as the father of the sports business industry. Bob Kain started representing tennis players when he was in his mid-20's and eventually became a pillar in sports marketing, athlete representation and sports business. Kain talks tennis, golf, NIL and everything in between.
This week we talk about everything you can imagine related to golf and the hosting of a PGA Tour event. Valspar Championship Tournament Director Tracy West talks about sponsorship, Covid, charitable support and the current state of the sport of golf.
College sports has seen more change and correction over the last two years than in the previous three decades combined. One of the people at the forefront of this changing landscape is Ray Anderson, the Athletics Director at Arizona State. This week, we talk with Anderson about those changes and about his previous role as Executive VP of Football Operations at the NFL.
Over the last 48 years, Leigh Steinberg has established himself as the most iconic sports agent in history. In real life, he's represented over a thousand athletes across all sports, including a record eight overall number one NFL draft picks. In Hollywood, he served as the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire,and consulted on agent-based works Any Given Sunday, For Love of the Game and Arli$$. This week we speak to Steinberg about his legendary work as an agent and philanthropist.
While the variety of methods sports fans utilize to consume content continues to grow, the challenge for providers is trying to capture audiences that have a wide range of preferences for what they watch and how they watch it. This week we talk to someone on the forefront of this content revolution. Peter Scott is the head of emerging media and innovation for WarnerMedia, which includes sports media giants like TNT, TBS and Bleacher Report.
Coming off a weekend when the first two USFL playoff spots were clinched, we sit down with Cowboys legend Daryl "Moose" Johnston, the league's Executive VP of Football Operations. Johnston talks about lessons learned from previous start-up leagues, why he likes the front office more than the broadcast booth and what the keys are for USFL success in the years ahead.
A tidal wave of technology and entrepreneurship is rushing across the world of sports and this week we look at the latest in that realm. From virtual reality for training to new approaches to sports betting, you'll hear about the innovators changing sports. Charles Theiss, the Chief Media Officer at SportsGrid, describes how their 18-hours of live programming daily is providing a new approach to those wanting to find an edge in sports wagering.
Marla Messing has been in leadership roles for the milestone moments of soccer in the United States over the last three decades. From the 1994 FIFA World Cup to the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup to the founding of the MLS, Messing has been there. She now serves as the CEO of the National Women's Soccer League. This week we talk about her career and where the NWSL, and women's sports, are headed.
No person in America has had a greater impact on the growth of the sport of soccer than Alan Rothenberg. This week, we talk about how someone who started out in sports law and had no experience with soccer until the age of 28, ended up as the person widely considered the Grandfather of the sport across the U.S.
Last week's NFL draft further cemented the league as must-watch TV no matter what time of year. This week, we talk to 49ers president Al Guido about everything NFL related. He shares how minor league baseball was the perfect training for his current role and how there is still so much room for growth across the league.
On NFL draft week, we go in-depth with the leader of one of its premier franchises. Chiefs President Mark Donovan has worked for multiple NFL teams and league offices. He explains the differences between working in those two environments, talks team values and how the Kansas City fan base and market is one of a kind.
This week, we take an in-depth look behind the premier company in the world for designing state-of-the-art facilities. HKS Global Director of Venues, Mark Williams, shares insights on the HKS team who builds the extraordinary into venues worldwide.
A decade ago, the thought of fantasy sports and sports wagering as an essential piece of the American sports landscape was unheard of. That is, with the exception of Lou Maione. This week we hear how he envisioned the current influence of fantasy and gaming well before his peers, and turned it into a content and data network that is broadcast online and in 150 homes across the country.
There is no shortage of big events across the world of sports this week, with the start of baseball season among the biggest. This week we're joined by the man that runs one of MLB's premier franchises, Dodgers President & CEO Stan Kasten. Kasten talks about his incredible journey from becoming the youngest GM in the NBA at just 27, to now heading a team expected to do big things in 2022.
This week we dive deep on the latest developments across NASCAR. Ben Kennedy has seen racing from every side of the track, including growing up in the family that was responsible for starting NASCAR over seven decades ago. Today, he serves as NASCAR Senior Vice President of racing development and strategy, where he has brought some fresh new ideas, such as the Clash at the Coliseum, to the sport.
This week, the discussion of the current state of the game of baseball continues as Palm Beach Kennel Club President Pat Rooney joins the discussion with former MLB President Bob DuPuy.
With everyone celebrating the return of the national pastime, MLB's former President and CEO Bob DuPuy, presents his thoughts both on why the sport remains strong and what it needs to do long-term to stay that way.
This month we are diving deep into several topics that will define the next era of sports. From new approaches to NIL to the integration of crypto, we are about to see implementations that will redefine the sporting world for decades to come. Our guest is StaksPay CEO Scott Pranger, who will talk about how his company is creating partnerships across sports for their StaksCoin cryptocurrency.
Despite all of the innovation and technology now associated with the sport of golf, scores remain relatively the same over the past four decades. This week we talk with PGA Master Professional Warren Bottke about why the mental side of golf remains its biggest challenge. Bottke is best known for training 8-time PGA Tour tournament winner Brooks Koepka.
Fresh off management of another incredible event in Los Angeles, The Genesis Invitational, General Manager Dave Klewan talks with Rick Horrow about all things golf. In addition to managing the tournament, which is operated by Tiger Woods' TGR Foundation, Klewan is the chairman of the Board of Directors at the Los Angeles Sports Council.
As we move from the Super Bowl to the NBA All-Star Game, let's get some wisdom from one of the greatest personalities ever tied to the sport of basketball. This week, Bill Walton talks about his career, loving those you disagree with, the curse of chronic pain and his overall philosophy and outlook on life.
With Sports Professor Rick Horrow at the Super Bowl in Los Angeles, this week we talk about the business of the year's biggest game, and much more. Our interview is with Steelers Super Bowl champion Tim Lester, who died from coronavirus complications just two years ago. It's a fantastic look inside the heart and mind of a Pittsburgh legend, who was determined to give kids the same opportunities that football provided him.
After three playoff weekends that may never be matched, we go inside the NFL with an executive who saw it all, as the former President of the Houston Texans. Best-selling author Jamey Rootes talks with Rick about team revenue, the danger of complacency and how the league has got teams to work together for the greater good.
More than three decades ago, host Rick Horrow teamed with Miami Mayor Xavier Suarez to bring an NBA franchise to the city. This week, they reminisce on the entire process and the importance of viewing sports teams and facilities through the lens of a public trust.
This week, we put a wrap on college football season with Steve Ehrhart, Executive Director of the Liberty Bowl. Ehrhart talks about the opportunity bowls provide for teams, sponsorship and the future of the college football playoff.
With Bama looking to add to their national championship trophy case, this week we sit down with a former captain and national champion with the Tide. After his playing career, Rick Davis has been the attorney for some of the biggest names in the world of sports. He talks NIL, the transfer portal and sports betting, all things he never dreamed would be a college football discussion point in his playing days.
On a weekend in which they hosted the Sugar Bowl and a Saints game on back-to-back days, Rick Horrow sits down with Doug Thornton, who oversees operations at the Caesars Superdome. With dozens of facilities across the country under the ASM Global brand, Thornton talks about the comeback at arenas, stadiums and theaters across the United States.
It's that time of year as Sports Professor Rick Horrow counts down the top dealmaking, sports tech and philanthropic sports moments of 2021. He also talks with Pop Warner Executive Director Jon Butler at the recent Pop Warner Super Bowl in Florida.
This week, Sports Professor Rick Horrow reviews the top sports business deals of the week including MLS esports and WWE executives getting honored. He also talks sports tech, including one minor league baseball team adding self check out with AI to their team store.
On the heels of Navy's Saturday win over Army, this week we sit down with a College Football Hall of Famer from the Naval Academy. Napoleon McCallum was a two-time All-American and set an NCAA record with 7,172 career all-purpose yards. He talks about his five-year split NFL career with the Raiders and the honor of serving in the Navy.
On the heels of a landmark deal with ESPN, we talk with the Assistant VP of Marketing for USPA Global Licensing, Shannon Stilson. She provides all the details on how this new agreement will further grow a sport already on the rise.
The current era of sports provides analytics on the sports fan and viewer that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago. This week, we chat with a 25-year media industry veteran who now serves as a Vice President at one of the leading research companies in the world. Jeff Grant provides us insight on what information sports teams and organizations are searching for, to try to broaden their reach.
It's an activity that happens organically on every social media platform and around every water cooler in America...debating about sports. The Florida Debate Initiative has taken that argument into scholastic competitive debate, and it is bringing a whole new segment of students to the table. This week we talk the Shareholder, Lowndes Law and Director overseeing the program and the first national champion in the sports debate category.
After spending eight seasons in the NFL, Corey Simon has spent his post-football life improving the lives of children in need. This week, we talk to Smith about Corey's Kids Summer Camps, Pop Warner and his new position as CEO of Volunteer Florida.
Statistics have long shown that students involved in scholastic debate have better long term results in both school and their careers. A new model in Florida aims to bring new groups of kids into the debate fold, by focusing on one of their biggest passions...the world of sports. This week we talk with George LeMieux, former United States Senator from Florida, about the impact the initiative can have on kids and their future.
They have an audience other sports leagues covet. They covet the mainstream marketing opportunities the primary sports leagues possess. This week, we talk with Foley & Lardner Special Advisor Bobby Sharma about the current state of esports and where they are headed in the future.
The sport of boxing currently has more momentum within the world of sports than it has had since the 1980's. A man who fought twice for the Heavyweight Championship of the World during the last heydays of boxing, Gerry Cooney, joins Rick this week to talk about where the industry has been and where it is headed.
With the NBA season tipping off this week, our guest is someone who has seen the league from every perspective. Billy Cunningham won an NBA Title as a player and as a coach, and was also part of the group that was awarded an NBA franchise in Miami in 1987. He provides perspective on playing with Wilt Chamberlain, coaching one of the best basketball teams in history and how the current NBA compares to the one he played and coached in.
From public-private partnership to infrastructure to building safety, so many parallels can be made between the future of real estate and the pandemic recovery across sports. This week, we talk to an expert in the world of commercial real estate about the future in their industry, and what it may mean in the business of sports.
We spend a lot of time each week talking about viewership numbers of traditional sports, but how about a sports industry that garners 77 percent longer watch time than that of traditional sports? Esports has seen unprecedented growth over the last decade and this week we talk to the founder and CEO of the first 24-7 live linear video channel dedicated to esports in the U.S.
This week we have part two of our chat with some of the biggest executives across the NFL. 49ers President Al Guido, Jets President Hymie Elhai, Jaguars President Mark Lamping and NFL Executive VP of Football Ops Dawn Aponte address media rights, gaming and much more.
This week is part one of a two part series where we chat with some of the biggest executives across the NFL. 49ers President Al Guido, Jets President Hymie Elhai, Jaguars President Mark Lamping and NFL Executive VP of Football Ops Dawn Aponte address the most pressing issues across the league.
Like clockwork, it's Fall and the Alabama Crimson Tide are sitting on top of the college football world. Instead of talking about the Tide's chances at a repeat, this week we chat with head coach Nick Saban about what makes him tick off-the-field. From growing up in West Virginia to the importance he places on giving back, this is a rare look inside the mind of the greatest college football coach in history.