SBJ Unpacks: Recent Episodes
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Sports business is facing new global economic, political, and cultural changes. Unpacks is a new series from Sports Business Journal that analyzes how current trends are impacting sports business. Listen as SBJ editors and special guests provide trusted insights to help you navigate these dynamic, complex situations.
How do you avoid groupthink? How do you avoid various forms of cognitive bias? How do you make sure that each piece of information is valued and considered? In this episode, we hear how teams are tackling these issues. Balloon co-founder and CEO Amanda Greenberg, Houston Astros Assistant GM Andrew Ball, and Phoenix Suns Assistant GM Ryan Resch join SBJ's Joe Lemire to break this all down.
Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Friday night will play host to the return of SlamBall, and league co-founder Mike Tollin credits an organic groundswell among fans as a key impetus in bringing the sport back to life in the U.S. Tollin, who also serves as Mandalay Sports Media co-chair, spoke with SBJ’s Austin Karp about the relationship with broadcast partner ESPN, how the funding efforts exceeded expectations, as well as the potential roles both sports wagering and social media could play.
With opening week quickly approaching, Ben Fischer, Reggie Walker, and Xavier Hunter were joined by Jabari Young of Forbes to preview the upcoming NFL season. Topics discussed included the Deshaun Watson suspension, Denver Broncos ownership, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, and the league’s advancements in media.
SBJ's Alex Silverman is joined by USL Chief Operating Officer Justin Papadakis to discuss the state of the organization and its ambitious growth plans.
Ahead of the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic in Illinois and LIV Golf Invitational Portland, SBJ’s Josh Carpenter, and David Rumsey spoke with Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig and Brendan Porath of The Fried Egg to discuss the current state of golf.
SBJ's Austin Karp posted up with NBA power forward Thaddeus Young. The 15-year veteran discussed his venture capital strategy, his investment in technology and much more.
Paul Epstein, founder of Purpose Labs, successfully steered business teams that executed billion-dollar NFL campaigns, broke Super Bowl revenue records, and generated league-leading sales results for NBA clubs. He then served as a consultant for the largest brands in business and sports. But after experiencing his own personal and career transformation, Epstein embarked on a mission to tackle a crisis of leadership. In his book, The Power of Playing Offense, Epstein takes a people-first approach to help leaders elevate purpose, performance and impact.
In this episode of SBJ Unpacks, Epstein talks with SBJ’s Ross Nethery about his leadership journey, including how he became the “Why Coach” for the San Francisco 49ers.
Two college football insiders, Teall Capital’s Ben Sutton and Bruin Capital’s George Pyne, discuss the College Football Playoff expansion, driving more value from the championship game and the future of bowl games in this game day edition of the SBJ Unpacks podcast.
2-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long chats with SBJ’s Ben Fischer about life after football. We hear about his transition from chasing quarterbacks to pursuing media opportunities including a new podcast and much more.
Zach Maurides infamously started his business called Teamworks in a Duke University classroom when he was a student. Now, the Chicago native’s organizational and communications platform is used by more than 1,000 college teams and the recent acquisitions of INFLCR and Notemeal have broadened the company into new areas of growth. In this edition of the SBJ Unpacks podcast, Michael Smith talks to Maurides about what has driven him as an entrepreneur and founder, the future of name, image and likeness and what convinced him to commit to Duke as a football recruit on his first college visit.
AXS Chief Product Officer Michael Rojas and YellowHeart founder and CEO Josh Katz joined SBJ’s Bret McCormick to discuss blockchain’s potential impact on the ticketing and sports industries. The free-flowing conversation occurred at the AXS Sports Facilities & Franchises and Ticketing symposium in Las Vegas in late September.
Aptim Director of Sustainability Lindsay Arell joined the Sports Business Journal’s Bret McCormick on the Unpacks podcast to discuss the Sustainable Sport Index, a new report she co-authored looking at the industry’s efforts in sustainability, health and wellness, and diversity and inclusion. Arell talked about the report’s results, including novel findings like 53% of the responding teams allow free water bottle refill in their venue, or that only 18% of the respondents have a devoted sustainability coordinator. And she touched on the report’s shortcomings, including areas where she and her co-authors intend to make improvements in what they’re planning to be an annual effort. The report is available for free download at sustainablesportindex.com.
Longtime sports business leader and innovator Larry Lucchino, a member of the 2021 class of SBJ’s Champions, talks with Senior Writer Bill King about developing new stadiums, why he insisted on being a part of both the business and the baseball sides, and breaking the curse of the Bambino.
Theorycraft co-founder Lauren Flanagan joins The Esport Observer's Kevin Hitt to discuss OneTeam Partners' acquisition of her organization and what is next for Theorycraft
Author Gerry Marzorati joins SBJ’s Bret McCormick to talk about his new book, “Seeing Serena,” and how his approach may be the future of sports writing.
Wasserman's Elizabeth Lindsey and Jason Ranne stop by to talk about the company's new music venture with SBJ's Chris Smith.
Media personality Cari Champion joins SBJ’s John Ourand to talk about how sports have changed since George Floyd’s death, her career post-ESPN, her love of the Los Angeles Lakers and her new podcast “Naked with Cari Champion.” Recorded May 18, 2021
Whoop founder and CEO Will Ahmed joins SBJ’s Eric Prisbell to discuss the massive growth with the company and how the pandemic played a role in that growth.
Phenix Real-Time Solutions' Chief Marketing Officer Jed Corenthal joins SBJ’s Eric Prisbell to delve into the sports betting space. It is the three year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case overturning the federal ban on sports betting. Where does the industry currently stand, and how will technology play a vital role in the growth of sports betting? *Recorded 5/13/21
Nielsen Senior VP/Diverse Insights & Initiatives Stacie de Armas joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to delve into the power of female athletes as social media and broadcast influencers, offering her examination of our industry’s commitment to gender equality, namely, within the context of this year's NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament. *Recorded 4/15/21
Tim Katz -- who is YouTube Director and Head of News & Sports Partnerships -- joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss year three of the MLB Game of the Week Live on YouTube, which he believes exemplifies the video platform’s strategic vision for its live-sports business overall.
Sports communications consultant Joe Favorito and SBJ’s Andrew Levin turn their attentions toward media engagement and adapting for content in a post-pandemic sports world, namely, via the hybrid event model, which embraces both in-person and virtual experiences simultaneously.
Jackson State AD Ashley Robinson joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss dynamics related to the SWAC’s spring football season, namely, myriad impacts the school has experienced from its hiring of head coach Deion Sanders, media exposure on ESPN, and an eventual transition back to a traditional fall sports season, plus more. *Recorded 4/7/21
American rock climber Alex Honnold is best known for his free solo ascents of big walls, in particular, El Capitan, chronicled in the 2018 biographical documentary “Free Solo,” which won a BAFTA and an Academy Award. Recently, Honnold launched his latest media project, “Climbing Gold,” a narrative podcast. He joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss that, plus other business dynamics surrounding rock climbing. *Recorded 4/6/21
CLEAR Chair & CEO Caryn Seidman Becker’s company has significantly deepened its ties in sports amid the pandemic. She joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss the implications of, and growth plans for, CLEAR’s technology, including its Health Pass platform, which allows fans to quickly and securely confirm their identity via biometrics. *Recorded 4/1/21
Barry Klarberg, who is Monarch Wealth and Business Management Founder & Managing Partner, joins SBJ's Terry Lefton to untangle the somewhat tangled world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). *Recorded 3/30/21
Following victories against Ohio State and Florida in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament -- landing the No. 15 seed in the Sweet 16 -- Oral Roberts University AD Mike Carter joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to assess the impact of the school’s bracket-busting run, discussing broadcast and social media, as well as booster, sponsor, enrollment and attendance interest, plus other factors. *Recorded 3/25/21
Having secured more than $30M in college athletics sponsorships in the past year, ISE Properties Exec VPs & co-Heads Owen Shull and Scott Malaga join SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss some recent deals, to break down the benefits and difficulties of selling during the pandemic, and to offer their expectations for when and how the collegiate marketplace will normalize post-COVID.
VaynerSports’ vision has expanded significantly amid the pandemic, as what began as a small, football-only agency has added divisions in baseball, esports, and action and combat sports. With NFL free agency in full swing and with MLB Opening Day on the immediate horizon, SBJ's Andrew Levin catches up with VaynerSports co-Founder & co-CEO AJ Vaynerchuk and co-CEO Greg Genske to break down these recent expansions, plus more.
Patricof Co has gathered a clientele of top-tier athletes to pool their capital to take stakes in ongoing private equity deals. SBJ’s Andrew Levin sits down with Mark Patricof, who lends his perspective as Founder, and Dolphins CB Byron Jones, who provides the athlete’s eye. *Recorded 3/18/21
SBJ's Abe Madkour, John Ourand and Ben Fischer discuss the NFL's new media rights deals, which will pay the league $10 billion a year through 2033.
With the NFL’s new league year officially having commenced, SBJ NFL beat reporter Ben Fischer joins Andrew Levin to discuss significant topics and offer his expectations as the league looks to transition out of the pandemic season toward more-normalized operations.
To have authentic and intentional conversations about equity, we need to have a shared sense for where we are, how we got here and where we need to head with regard to racial inequality. In today’s podcast, Charles Ross, Ph.D. and Jamil Northcutt, Ph.D. will provide a foundation of understanding for anyone planning to attend SBJ ALL IN on March 30th – 31st and lay out some of the ways that sports organizations can improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the business.
Overtime co-Founder & President Zack Weiner and Overtime Elite Commissioner & President Aaron Ryan join SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss the recently announced league -- planning to launch in September -- that will compensate basketball’s top high school-aged players with a salary of at least $100,000 guaranteed for the season, plus other benefits.
Former Michigan State walk-on basketball player Mat Ishbia recently made headlines when he donated a staggering $32M to his alma mater’s athletics department, the single largest gift by an individual in school history. With March Madness approaching, Ishbia joins SBJ's Michael Smith to discuss the lessons he took from playing for Spartans coach Tom Izzo and the basketball concepts he has used to build his company, United Wholesale Mortgages or UWM, into a goliath, originating the second-most loans in the U.S. *Interview recorded 3/1/21
Esports Bonus Podcast: SBJ’s Andrew Levin speaks with Enthusiast Gaming CEO Adrian Montgomery, namely, about the video game-focused digital media company’s drive to engage with GenZ, as well as myriad other topics including the future of live esports events and legalized betting’s impact on the space, plus more. *Interview recorded 3/9/21
Bonus Pod: On the 50th anniversary of Ali-Frazier I, the “Fight of the Century,” longtime sportscaster Tim Ryan joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss his experience broadcasting the fight for Armed Forces Radio and New Zealand Public Radio. *Interview recorded 3/8/21
It’s Int’l Women’s Day, and Twitter Head of Athlete & Sports Talent Partnership Brittany O’Hagan joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss her role with the social media company and how the platform goes about empowering female athletes and execs in the industry.
Global sports business agency Sportfive -- rebranded from Lagardere Sports & Entertainment in May of 2020 -- has been making headlines of late, including a new global golf strategy, teaming with La Liga side Atlético Madrid, and cutting deals with the Lakers and Bulls. Sportfive Chief Growth Officer Robert Müller von Vultejus joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down these, plus more. *Interview recorded 2/26/21
Katrina Adams, a former professional tennis player and the first black president and CEO of the USTA, and also the youngest to hold that position, is now a published author after her new book, “Own The Arena” was released Feb. 23. She joined Bret McCormick to discuss her new book, her many firsts as head of the USTA and some of the issues facing pro tennis in this episode of SBJ Unpacks.
CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss HBCU life and leadership amid the pandemic, as well as the conference’s virtual tournament-week experience, taking place currently.
Elk Grove Village, Ill., Mayor Craig Johnson and 4FRONT co-Founder & Partner Dan Migala join SBJ's Andrew Levin to break down what motivated the municipality to dive into its unconventional sports sponsorships, to assess ROI, and to look ahead.
UBS Global Wealth Management Head of Sports & Entertainment Adewale Ogunleye joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to share his story, namely, how his family and football career have motivated him to pursue his current work.
With forces building toward the possibility of legalized sports betting in Canada, theScore VP/Marketing & Content Aubrey Levy joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss what the opportunity would mean for the Toronto-based company, as well as its strategy in the U.S.
ESPN’s Karl & Sam Ravech join SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss how their father-son relationship has benefitted one another professionally, and to break down the dynamics of remote game broadcasts.
Wrapping up our Super Bowl LV-week coverage on the pod with TB12 CEO John Burns, who joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to break down how co-Founder Tom Brady's presence in Sunday's game impacts the company, how it has maintained brand relevance during the pandemic and growth opportunities moving forward. *Interview recorded 2/4/21
PepsiCo Senior VP/Media, Sports & Entertainment Marketing Adam Harter joins SBJ's Terry Lefton to discuss plans for, and the impact of, the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show, which will feature The Weeknd and mark the company's 10th year as Halftime Show sponsor. *Interview recorded 2/3/21
Steinberg Sports & Entertainment Chair & CEO Leigh Steinberg joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to discuss his pivot to a virtual Super Bowl party this year, to tell stories across decades on the Super Bowl’s scene, and to delve into his agency’s marquee representation of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. *Interview recorded 2/2/21
Fritz Pollard Alliance Executive Director Rod Graves joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to assess minority-hiring trends across the NFL, including the effectiveness of the Rooney Rule, and potential solutions moving forward. *Interview recorded 2/1/21
Kicking off our Super Bowl LV week coverage with ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes, who joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss her plans to be on-site with the “NFL Live” crew later this week, and to break down the matchup utilizing her new-age analytical approach. *Interview recorded 1/29/21
ESPN VP/X Games Tim Reed joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to break down what it has taken to make this weekend's X Games Aspen event happen, including health-and-safety protocol for athletes and staffers, engaging virtually with fans, working with sponsors, plus more. *Interview recorded 1/25/21
Turner's Brian Anderson takes SBJ’s Andrew Levin on a virtual tour of his in-home studio, where he does play-by-play for the “NBA on TNT.” Anderson also breaks down challenges involved with calling games from a monitor, and how broadcasting has evolved as a result of the pandemic.
Bret McCormick was joined by Stuart Duguid, Naomi Osaka’s agent, to discuss Osaka’s recent competitive and business hot streak, what Osaka looks for in a sponsor, how Duguid, from IMG Tennis, part of WME Sports, markets Osaka’s quirky personality and multiculturalism, and more about Duguid’s personal journey to becoming one of tennis’ top player representatives, in this episode of SBJ Unpacks.
Double-Pod: First, a conversation with Dynamo FC President of Business Operations John Walker about the club’s November rebrand. Then, one with CF Montreal President & CEO Kevin Gilmore about his club’s brand change, formally unveiled last week. *Interviews recorded 1/20/21
Ole Miss Senior Associate AD/Social Responsibility & Engagement Dr. Jennifer Saxon joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss the athletic program’s recently-launched department, and how it will enrich the experience of student-athletes, coaches and staff on-campus.
Sports Innovation Lab co-Founder & CEO Angela Ruggiero joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to break down the recently-released Top 25 Most Innovative Teams In The World list.
The NHL and its 31 clubs will hit the ice for the 2020-2021 season with plenty of new asset opportunities, and NHL Chief Brand Officer & Senior Exec VP Brian Jennings joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to break down them all.
With the first-ever all-virtual Consumer Electronics Show having commenced, Nielsen Gracenote Sports Senior VP/Product Management David Faulknor joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss Gracenote’s new sports-driven widgets designed to help smart TV and auto manufacturers integrate real-time team stats, recent game results and live updates to TV and video home screens and auto infotainment systems.
With more than two billion tweets about videogaming in 2020, Twitter Head of Gaming Content Partnerships Rishi Chadha joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down the unprecedented engagement, provide data and discuss what’s ahead for gaming content on the platform in 2021.
Misfits Gaming CEO Ben Spoont joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss guiding three franchises across League of Legends, Overwatch League and Call of Duty League through 2020, and what’s ahead for the esports organization in 2021.
College Football Playoff Exec Dir Bill Hancock joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to offer the latest on preparations for Monday's scheduled CFP National Championship.
ESPN Senior VP/Production Lee Fitting joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to offer his expectations for the net’s first NFL Wild Card MegaCast for Ravens-Titans on Sunday, including, in key part, engaging with younger audiences via Freeform’s “Watch Party.”
This week on the podcast, we’re rebroadcasting some of our best of 2020, including this conversation with The Famous Group Owner & Managing Partner Jon Slusser, who believes that the pandemic has brought about five years of tech advancement.
This week on the podcast, we’re rebroadcasting some of our best of 2020, including this conversation with Univ. of Michigan baseball coach Erik Bakich. Bakich joined our Michael Smith at the virtual Learfield IMG College Intercollegiate Athletics Forum earlier this month to discuss his efforts to make college baseball reflect the landscape of America, believing that the sport is doing itself a disservice by not being more diverse.
This week on the podcast, we’ll be rebroadcasting some of our best of 2020, including this conversation with Lightning Owner Jeff Vinik, who joined SBJ Publisher & Exec Editor Abe Madkour at the virtual Dealmakers in Sports conference earlier this month, discussing the state of the reigning Stanley Cup champions, and how the NHL has adapted and continues to adapt during the pandemic.
With the 2020-2021 season set to commence, NBA Head of Next Gen Telecast Sara Zuckert joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to break down the league's new and expanded digital-tech features, how they fit into various strategies for engagement and what’s ahead during this most-different campaign.
Raptors VP/Basketball Operations & Player Development Teresa Resch joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to discuss the team's move to Tampa to begin the '20-21 NBA season, addressing why Tampa, the setup to make players and personnel comfortable at practice and on gamedays, and a potential shift back to Toronto as the season progresses.
Simplebet co-Founder & CEO Chris Bevilacqua joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss his company’s work, principally, micro-market betting, how it applies across various sports and its impact for the future of sportsbook operators, leagues and media companies. *Interview recorded 12/17/20
Knight Commission Co-Chair Arne Duncan sits down with Michael Smith and responds to criticism of the organization’s suggested split of FBS football into its own self-governing group.
Hawks & State Farm Arena CEO Steve Koonin joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down the team’s plans for the 2020-2021 NBA season, including in-arena advertising, hosting fans safely and the pandemic’s financial impact. Other topics include the Hawks’ noteworthy efforts in the protection and expansion of voter rights during the 2020 election cycle.
Like many organizations across the sports industry, the United States Tennis Association experienced a rough but also rewarding 2020, characterized by layoffs and a restructuring of the large organization, but also the successful hosting of the 2020 US Open. SBJ’s Bret McCormick is joined by Michael Dowse, the CEO and executive director of the USTA, on this episode of Unpacks.
Fiesta Bowl Exec Dir Mike Nealy joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to provide insights on how his organization is going about delivering its bowl series amid the pandemic, including locking in a new title sponsor, Guaranteed Rate, for the Cactus Bowl game. *Interview recorded 12/9/20
USA Weightlifting CEO Phil Andrews joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to discuss the national governing body's navigation of the pandemic, including how it has pivoted to ensure financial stability, safe participation and its promotion of gender and racial equity.
49ers President Al Guido joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down the team’s sudden move from Santa Clara to Glendale, and what the rest of the season will look like.
Ivy League Exec Dir Robin Harris joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down how the league has navigated the pandemic, including its decisions to thrice cancel sports seasons.
Riot Games' VALORANT Esports Strategy Lead Kasra Jafroodi joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to provide a full break down on the game and Riot’s business strategy for it.
CEO and Co-Managing Director of Allied Sports Greg Luckman joined Terry Lefton to discuss the current state of the sports marketing agency landscape.
Sports & entertainment marketer Elisa Padilla joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to discuss how the pandemic has impacted brand-marketing strategies and innovations, plus her diverse portfolio of past workings including Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment and the Marlins.
Fox Sports Senior VP/Production & Talent Development Jacob Ullman joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss the net’s plans for its Thanksgiving NFL broadcast, as well as how things have gone so far this season, and where things are heading.
ESPN Senior Coordinating Producer Phil Orlins joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss what the net has learned about remote production through its coverage of the Korea Baseball Organization, and how it has utilized those learnings in other productions.
WME agent Sloane Cavitt Logue joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss what’s been keeping her busy amid the pandemic. Topics include her dealings with Scottie Pippen in the wake of the success of “The Last Dance," and the future of live entertainment in Nashville. *Recorded 11/19/20
The NBA’s Vice President of Live Production and Entertainment Carlton Myers joins Terry Lefton to discuss lessons learned while producing in the bubble and what to expect with the NBA draft on the horizon.
FuboTV co-Founder & CEO David Gandler joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to discuss the sports-first television streaming company’s October IPO, how it is navigating the global pandemic and the future of content distribution.
FloSports Senior VP/Global Rights Acquisition Phil Wendler joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss how the pandemic has impacted the subscription-based, over-the-top platform’s content and rights-acquisition strategies.
Ironman Group CEO Andrew Messick joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to discuss how the outfit kept athletes engaged virtually during its hiatus, as well as how it has safely returned to hosting in-person races.
The Famous Group Owner & Managing Partner Jon Slusser joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down the past, present and future of virtual- and mixed-reality in sports.
New PGA of America President Jim Richerson joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to discuss coming into his position during these unprecedented times and his goals for the future of the association. *Interview recorded 11/9/20
NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss how the league has navigated the pandemic and where it is heading for its 35th season in 2021.
Breeders’ Cup Senior VP/Marketing Justin McDonald joins SBJ's Andrew Levin to break down how the event intends to engage with fans and bettors who won’t be in attendance this year. *Interview recorded 11/5/20
Genesco Sports Enterprises President & CEO John Tatum joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to provide his take on the NFL season at the halfway mark, and to look forward toward the second half, playoffs and Super Bowl LV.
SBJ Research Director David Broughton joins Bill King to break down political campaign spending around sports broadcasts.
Religion Of Sports CEO Ameeth Sankaran joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down the outfit’s content strategy and to discuss its projects past, present and future.
Athletes Unlimited co-Founder & CEO Jon Patricof joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss the outfit’s inaugural softball season, its upcoming women’s volleyball and lacrosse leagues, plus the impacts and implications of its new league model.
The SpringHill Co.’s Andrew Hawkins joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss his new role as host of the Uninterrupted’s “Kneading Dough” series, and to break down how the series is fulfilling the vision of SpringHill co-Founders LeBron James and Maverick Carter.
T-Mobile VP, Marketing Business Development & Partnerships Mike Belcher joins Terry Lefton to discuss the mobile carrier’s activation around the World Series, how they have adjusted during the pandemic and how they are advancing as the company after their recent merger with Sprint.
NHL Chief Business Officer Keith Wachtel joins Bill King to discuss the league’s participation in the American Gaming Association’s responsible gaming campaign.
Fox Sports Florida Senior VP & GM Steve Tello joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss his RSN’s coverage of the Lightning and Rays, as well as to break down other matters impacting RSNs amid the pandemic.
ESPN VP/Production Seth Markman joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss producing “College GameDay” amid this global pandemic.
Slate co-Founder & CEO Michael Horton and co-Founder & COO Eric Stark join SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss social media dynamics across sports business, including recent investments from TitletownTech and WISE Ventures in the mobile-first content-creation platform.
Yahoo Sports GM Geoff Reiss joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to break down the business of fantasy sports -- its past, present and future.
Ben Fischer joins Bill King to discuss how the NFL is navigating COVID-19 outbreaks and adjusting schedules.
In a conversation focused on the proliferation of computer vision and AI in sports, Synergy Sports CEO Mark Silver joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the new company created via the recent merger of Atrium Sports, Synergy Sports Technology and Keemotion.
MLB Rangers Exec VP/Business Operations Rob Matwick and Senior VP/Ticket Sales & Service Paige Farragut join Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down myriad health-and-safety and ticketing dynamics related to fans attending the NLCS and World Series at Globe Life Field.
Eric Prisbell joins Bill King to talk Major League Baseball as they head towards the league championship series and fans possibly in the stands.
Sixers Innovation Lab Managing Dir Seth Berger joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment-backed business incubator, as well as other dynamics related to venture capitalism.
Cogent Marketing founder & CEO and Mark Zablow joins Terry Lefton to talk about how the marketing agency industry is adjusting during the pandemic.
Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the company’s exclusive deal with expected No. 1 overall NHL Draft pick Alexis Lafreniere, and to break down the pandemic’s impact on the trading card and memorabilia marketplace.
Facebook Dir of Sports Media & League Partnerships Rob Shaw joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss Oculus from Facebook’s new role as the official virtual-reality headset sponsor of the NBA, and to break down some of the massive implications of VR in a pandemic and post-pandemic world.
Happy Int'l Podcast Day! On today’s episode, Honeywell Senior Sales Manager Tom Sumner joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss how the company is supporting the NFL Panthers as the team readies to host fans this Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, including deploying an air-quality monitoring dashboard at the facility, and offering PPE packs. *Interview recorded 9/30/20 at 11:30am ET.
PBR Commissioner Sean Gleason joined SBJ’s Bill King prior to the circuit’s announcement that it is moving its World Finals from Las Vegas to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Among the topics Gleason discussed include how PBR returned to action, handling positive COVID-19 tests and holding indoor events.
LiveLike co-Founder & CEO Miheer Walavalkar joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to break down innovations and impacts related to co-viewing and social sports watching amid this global pandemic.
Adam Stern joins Bill King to talk Michael Jordan’s foray into motorsports and much more.
Austin FC President Andy Loughnane joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to provide insights on the expansion club as it readies itself -- amid this global pandemic -- for MLS play in 2021.
Dan Mannix joins Terry Lefton to discuss how CSM has navigated the pandemic, his decision to step down from his full-time role as the agency's CEO and more.
Pro Football HOF President David Baker discusses the dedication of Centennial Village as part of the NFL celebrating its 100th birthday as well as how the HOF navigated COVID-19 pandemic.
USGA Chief Brand Officer Craig Annis joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down this week's U.S. Open, as well as to discuss future implications related to the governing body’s plans for a second headquarters in Pinehurst, N.C.
cbdMD Chief Markting Officer Ken Cohn joins Terry Lefton to discuss how the pandemic and subsequent quarantine is impacting the CBD industry.
Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down shifting power dynamics across college sports, as well as to discuss his involvement with the proposed College Athletes Bill of Rights.
New Washington Football Team President Jason Wright joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the organization’s future under his tutelage.
O’Melveny Sports Industry Group co-Chairs Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij join Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the recent rise in pro soccer ownership deals in the U.S. and abroad.
Golf Datatech partner John Krzynowek joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss how the golf retail industry is navigating the coronavirus pandemic.
Karn Dhingra joins Bill King to discuss the future of the last-minute ticket sales market during and after the pandemic as well as other developments around two unsettled aspects of the sports industry, ticketing and facilities.
Award-winning documentary producer Ross Greenburg joins Bill King to discuss the all-access pass into the NHL’s life in the bubble that his group is producing through the popular Quest for the Stanley Cup show debuting this week.
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CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down the league’s decision to cancel its 2020 season. *Interview recorded 8/26/20.
Deron Nardo, President of 4Topps Premium Seating President, joins Karn Dhingra to discuss his company’s efforts to have a safer return to venues for fans and sports organizations.
NHL Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer joins Bill King to talk about planning for the league’s bubble and how they have managed to keep things safe while also broadcasting a product viewers have enjoyed.
Activist and former NFL player Benjamin Watson shares with SBJ Contributor Mark Wright what he is helping to implement in this time of pandemic and social unrest.
SBJ's Eric Prisbell joins Bill King to discuss MLB potentially implementing a bubble for the final week of the regular season as well as regional bubbles for the expanded postseason.
SBJ colleges writer Michael Smith joins Bill King to discuss the latest developments surrounding college football.
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Philadelphia Flyers Chief Business Officer Mike Shane joins Bill King to discuss the No. 1 seed’s plans to keep fans engaged through the Stanley Cup playoffs – and, of course, Gritty.
With the Indy 500 set to run without fans later this month, NBC Sports analyst and part-time INDYCAR driver James Hinchcliffe joins Adam Stern to talk about what to expect from the booth, how he is balancing his roles and much more.
Octagon SVP of Tennis, Alastair Garland, joined SBJ Unpacks before he traveled to Kentucky for the Octagon-owned, and inaugural, Top Seed Open WTA Tour event, which begins Aug. 10. SBJ’s Bret McCormick talked to Garland about the tournament and range of other topics stemming from an incredibly chaotic year in professional tennis.
TUDN’s Marco Liceaga joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the company’s portfolio of Spanish-language broadcast rights for live soccer, the Copa por Mexico tournament, the concept of a MLS/Liga MX super-league plus Univision’s plans for growth and expansion in new U.S. markets.
Mike "Doc" Emrick, the iconic voice of the "NHL on NBC," joins John Ourand to talk all things NHL restart.
Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins joins John Lombardo to provide insight into playing in the bubble and what could come next for his team and the league.
Epidemiologist Dr. Zach Binney at Oxford College at Emory University joins Eric Prisbell to discuss the fallout from the Marlins' positive COVID-19 tests, how MLB has handled the issue and the best way forward for the sport.
John Ourand and Bill King discuss the broadcasting plans being utilized during MLB’s return while the NHL and NBA prepare for their returns.
Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin is joined by ESPN's Amy Rosenfeld and Mike Foss to discuss the net's MLS production inside the Orlando bubble and the various pandemic-related complexities that have arisen.
This episode of SBJ Unpacks is presented by the National Lacrosse League. Today, the NLL announced its first-ever expansion into Texas. The NLL’s 14th franchise will begin play in 2021 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. For more information visit their website or follow the NLL on Twitter.
SBJ MLB beat writer Eric Prisbell joins Bill King to discuss the start of a new season, the Texas Rangers opening a new ballpark during a pandemic, safety precautions taken by the league and other changes across the MLB landscape.
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NASCAR ran their All-Star race last night under the lights and with fans in the stand. Speedway Motorsports Chief Strategy Officer Mike Burch join Bill King to talk about the logistics that went into putting together a race with 20,000 fans in attendance during the pandemic and what his team learned from the experience.
Gather Managing Director David Gaspar joins Terry Lefton to talk about the state of the agency business during the pandemic and much more.
Today was supposed to be the second day of SEC Football Media Days, but because of the pandemic we are left wanting. SBJ college writer Michael Smith is joined by ESPN personality Paul Finebaum to fill that void. The duo discuss how the pandemic is putting doubt into a college football season happening in 2020 and what may be next.
Hail to the… ? The Washington NFL football team has decided to retire their nickname and logo. SBJ NFL writer Ben Fischer joins Bill King to talk about next steps for the 3-time Super Bowl Champions.
SBJ motorsports writer Adam Stern joins Bill King to talk about the new startup racing league, Superstar Racing Experience, as well as to add insight into the other corners of the sport.
Abe Madkour and Adam Stern discuss the Superstar Racing Experience led by Tony Stewart, Ray Evernham, Sandy Montag, and George Pyne. The new racing league will premiere in summer 2021 on Saturday nights during prime time on CBS.
Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin unpacks the return of outdoor professional lacrosse with PLL Co-Founder Paul Rabil, and then MLL Commissioner Sandy Brown.
Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx CEO Ethan Casson joins Bill King to talk about how his organizations are staying active in furthering equality and social justice.
Terry Lefton speaks with sports industry pioneer Donald Dell about the state of sports and The Road Ahead.
Arizona Diamondbacks CEO Derrick Hall joins Bill King to talk about the return of Major League Baseball during the pandemic.
Bill King is joined by SBJ baseball writer Eric Prisbell to talk about MLB in a bubble and the complications that have and will arise with a return to the diamond.
Top Rank president Todd DuBoef joins Bill King to discuss the boxing promoter’s resumption of fights in a true, self-contained bubble at Las Vegas’s MGM Grand, and the steady flow of live programming it has created for ESPN.
National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Lisa Baird joins Bill King to discuss the NWSL’s journey as the first US team sport to return from the stoppage.
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Miami Heat President, Business Operations, Eric Woolworth joins Bill King to discuss the NBA’s return plan, the league’s role in promoting social justice and much more.
Michael Smith joins Bill King to talk about how the return of college sports could look and how the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases at some of the country’s top football programs are affecting the prognosis for return.
Eric Prisbell joins Bill King to discuss the contentious negotiations between MLB and the players' association, and what the 2020 season will look like.
California Assemblymember Adam Gray joins Bill King to discuss the sports betting bill he co-authored, which reaches a pivotal point this week.
Ashley Keber (WTA) and Milan Cerny (SAP) talk about the tour’s partnership with SAP and how it has helped them get through the pandemic.
Bill King and Eric Prisbell discuss the latest MLB labor negotiations and what could be next for America’s Pastime.
POV Sports Marketing founder and CEO Molly Arbogast joins Terry Lefton to talk about how sports marketing will evolve and develop during and after the pandemic.
Bill King is joined by Ben Shields, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, to discuss how the sports industry can survive the pandemic and in what ways innovation can reshape the sports industry.
Bill Kings is joined by Adam Stern and they discuss the impact of NASCAR banning the confederate flag at its events and properties.
PGA TOUR Senior Vice President of Tournament Administration Andy Levinson joins Bill King to share insight into the TOUR's return to the links and what lies ahead.
Food services consultant Chris Bigelow joins Bill King to discuss how social distancing policies and other aspects of a changed world will impact how food and beverages are served at venues.
Turnkey Search chairman and founder Len Perna joins Bill King to discuss the state of the sports job market, the hiring process, and the ways in which both may be forever changed.
Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin joins Bill King to discuss the team’s path back to basketball, and through civil unrest.
Bill King and John Lombardo discuss the NBA’s restart plan in July and how Disney World could live up to their moniker as the “Happiest Place on Earth” at least for basketball fans.
Todd Sitrin, Senior Vice President of Competitive Gaming at EA Sports, joins Bill King to explore the mainstream window that esports has opened for sports video game publishers during the pandemic.
Quentin Williams, Founder and CEO of Dedication to Community, joins Bill King to examine the role of sports in the context of civil unrest.
Intersport founder Charlie Besser joins Terry Lefton as they discuss the state of agencies and sports sponsorship during this pandemic and what may be on the horizon.
UNC Charlotte Athletic Director Mike Hill joins Bill King to discuss the complexities of student-athletes returning to campus and resumption of play.
Bill King and John Ourand discuss how networks are planning to broadcast games without fans in the stands.
Bill King and Mark J. Burns of Sports Business Daily dive into the NHL's plan to return to the ice.
Bret McCormick speaks with Kyle Ross from Grand Slam Tennis Tours. This week, Ross is overseeing the launch of a 120-match tennis exhibition series spread across the U.S., from his mother-in law’s house in Rhode Island. The pair discusses the conception of the series, including the inherent logistical challenges of running a tennis competition during a global pandemic, as well as Grand Slam Tennis Tours’ challenging business experience of the past few months.
Bill King is joined by Greg Levy, Associate Dean of the University of Miami Law School and Peter Carfagna, Co-Director, Sports Law Track at the University of Miami. They discuss force majeure in the time of COVID-19 and the summer course they are leading to help students understand this part of contract law.
Bill King is joined again by Tom Farrey, Executive Director of the Sports & Society Program at The Aspen Institute, to examine what a safe return to sports will look like for kids and whether now is the right time.
With MLB unveiling a plan for the road back to the diamond, Bill King and Eric Prisbell talk about how owners and players can find a middle ground to bring America's pastime back between the baselines
2013 Sports Business Journal Champions Award recipient Dr. Harvey Schiller joins Terry Lefton in this episode. Schiller's former roles include Southeastern Conference Commissioner, Executive Director of the United States Olympic Committee, Chief Executive Officer of YankeeNets, President of Turner Sports and more. The pair discuss the future of sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whitney Wagoner, Warsaw Sports Marketing Center Director at the University of Oregon, joins Bill King to look back at the road the Class of 2020 has traveled at sports management programs across the country, and ahead to what awaits them.
NASCAR is getting back to real racing this weekend in Darlington, South Carolina. Bill King talks with NASCAR President Steve Phelps about the racing body organization’s plan for this weekend and beyond.
With surfers from 52 countries and events in 20, the World Surf League is a truly global competition. That globalism has complicated the WSL’s efforts to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and its fallout, including a suspension of the WSL’s 2020 season.
SBJ’s Bret McCormick spoke with WSL CEO Erik Logan to discuss how the organization is dealing with the pandemic, what it would take for WSL surfers to get back in the water and how Logan is using the competition’s pause as an opportunity to innovate and redesign the WSL.
Bill King speaks with management consultant Dale Caldwell of the Human Advantage about techniques to navigate a time of unprecedented, wide-spread stress.
Terry Lefton is joined by Tom Cove, President of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. They discuss the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports equipment manufacturers and marketers.
Bill King and SBJ baseball and technology writer Eric Prisbell discuss what leagues, networks and tech companies are considering as they plan for broadcasts of games played without spectators.
UFC COO Lawrence Epstein joins Bill King to discuss the ways it revamped event operations in order to resume fighting, beginning with Saturday night’s pay per view card in Jacksonville, Florida.
In this episode of SBJ Unpacks, we share an exclusive interview from CAA World Congress Comes to You. John Ourand is joined by Michele Roberts, Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association. They discuss the pandemic’s impact on athletes and leadership in a time of crisis.
MELT Sports and Entertainment agency founder Vince Thompson joins Bill King to discuss what sponsors in college sports face as they navigate the uncertainty of the 2020 football season, along with other issues college programs face.
Bill King speaks with Miami Dolphins President and CEO Tom Garfinkel about the franchise’s vision for a “new normal," which includes a cleaning certification program designed to keep surfaces COVID-19 free.
Bill King speaks with Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment president Hugh Weber about his experiences leading the NBA’s New Orleans Hornets through crisis during, and following, Hurricane Katrina.
Bill King speaks with Sean Gleason, CEO of Professional Bull Riders. They discuss how the circuit held its first event this past weekend since the COVID-19 shutdown began, including the planning, precautions and preparation that went into their return.
Bill King talks to Mark Burns about his conversations with epidemiologists, infectious disease specialists and physicians, as they discussed the realities of a path back for both athletes and fans.
Terry Lefton is joined by Ed Horne, President of 160over90. The senior marketing executive shares his thoughts on how brands are navigating the pandemic and what may await on the other side.
Bill King is joined by Kathleen Lupia, a leading security and emergency preparedness consultant, for a discussion of the many ways sports venues will have to change their procedures on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ben Fischer and John Ourand recap Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft. They are joined by Andy Amrine who offers a fan perspective. The trio discuss what worked and what didn't in the new, virtual format.
Bill King and Ben Fischer preview the 2020 NFL Draft through the lens of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Earlier this week, a coalition of over 400 youth sports organizations requested more than 8.5 billion dollars in federal emergency aid. In today's SBJ Unpacks, Bill King is joined by Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, Olympic gold medalist and CEO of Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, and Jeremy Goldberg, President of LeagueApps. They talk about the changes that were already taking place in youth sports before the coronavirus pandemic, and how COVID-19 has created an even more complex situation.
The 2020 NFL Draft is shaping up to be the most watched in history. Bill King is joined by Sara Slane, Sports Betting Consultant and former Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at the American Gaming Association. They discuss the downturn in sports betting during the coronavirus pandemic and the expected increase from this year's NFL Draft.
Bill King, Eric Prisbell and John Lombardo discuss the Paycheck Protection Program and how the federal government’s emergency loan program can have an impact in the sports industry.
In this encore episode, Bill King speaks with Tom Farrey, Executive Director of the Aspen Institute's Sport & Society Program. They talk about the impact of a global pandemic on youth sports across the US.
John Ourand is joined by ESPN Vice President of Production Seth Markman to discuss the network’s NFL draft plans, coordinating with the NFL Network, and the innovation that ESPN is creating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill King revisits episode #16 of SBJ Unpacks. In it, King discusses how the coronavirus has impacted the facilities industry with Venue Solutions Group’s Russ Simons. Now that we’ve learned the importance of social distancing, what will it take to get us back to cheering side by side? And what might a return to “normal” look like?
Bret McCormick is joined by Mark Ein, owner of the Citi Open tennis tournament and esports team the Washington Justice. They discuss the Citi Open this summer, whether tennis fairs better than other sports without a live audience, and how esports has grown in popularity during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bill King revisits one of the first episodes of SBJ Unpacks featuring crisis management and pandemic planning consultant Regina Phelps, founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions.
Bill King is joined by Michael Smith to discuss how collegiate athletes and the NCAA comes back on the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill King is joined by Jon Stainer, Managing Director of North America for Nielsen Sports. They discuss recent data explaining how consumers are spending their time during stay-at-home orders, and how consumers perceive brands and teams during these trying times.
As Major League Baseball eyes a potential return in Arizona, Bill King and Eric Prisbell examine the potential and pitfalls of a path back for MLB.
During the coronavirus pandemic, it seems all communication is crisis communication. Bill King speaks with communications consultant and attorney Matthew Hiltzik about how to talk to fans, staff, sponsors, and each other during an unprecedented, and unpredictable, global crisis.
Bill King is joined by Tom McMillen, the former NBA player and US Congressman who now heads Lead1, the association of Division 1 athletic directors. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on college athletic departments and college athletes now scattered far and wide.
Bill King and Dev Pathik, Founder and CEO of Sports Facilities Advisory, discuss how the COVID-19 quarantine has shut down not only professional and collegiate sports, but the youth sports world as well, and the impact that has had on youth sports facilities.
Bret McCormick and professional tennis player Noah Rubin discuss the heavy toll COVID-19 has taken on the tennis world, how the Wimbledon cancellation could be a sign of more to come, and how Rubin has had to adapt to the pandemic.
Terry Lefton is joined by Tony Ponturo, CEO of Management Group and former Vice President of Global Media, Sports and Entertainment Marketing at Anheuser-Busch. The two discuss the impact of the coronavirus on brand marketing in sports.
What happens to a team’s sales force when the games stop, and there’s no way of knowing when they’ll start again. Bill King speaks with Aspire Group founder and chairman Bernie Mullin about the outbreak’s impact on the economic lifeblood of pro teams and college programs.
Bill King is joined by Olympics consultant Terrence Burns. The two discuss how the Olympics can pick up their pieces and gear up for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021.
As live sports are on hold, iRacing is starting from the front row. Bill King is joined by Scott Warfield, NASCAR’s Managing Director of Gaming, to talk about the bold approach the racing league is taking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill King chats with NBA agent Mark Bartelstein about how athletes are adjusting to life without sports during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bill King sits down with Jim Kahler, Executive Director of the Center of Sports Administration at Ohio University, to discuss the impact of the coronavirus on distance learning in sports management.
Bill King discusses how the coronavirus has impacted the facilities industry with Venue Solutions Group’s Russ Simons. Now that we’ve learned the importance of social distancing, what will it take to get us back to cheering side by side? And what might a return to “normal” look like?
Bill King and Ben Fischer discuss the rapid movement behind the potential postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, including today's comments by IOC member Dick Pound, and what a postponement would actually mean for those involved in the Games.
This weekend, millions will wake up with no place to take their kids. No game. No practice. No tournament. Bill King speaks with Tom Farrey, executive director of the Aspen Institute's Sport & Society Program, about the impact of a global pandemic on youth sports on this episode of SBJ Unpacks.
Bill King interviews Mikaela Whitman, partner at Pasich LLP. The two discuss the insurance impacts on current events and what the insurance market will look like when events resume.
Bill King is joined by Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill, to discuss COVID-19’s impact on sports betting.
Bill King and Ben Fischer talk about how COVID-19 is disrupting Olympic qualification events and what that may mean for the Tokyo Games.
It has been a tumultuous 24 hours across sports business. Former NBA, NFL and MLB team executive Andy Dolich takes us inside the minds of his peers and behind the decisions they face.
SBJ's Bret McCormick is joined by Bill Oakes to chat about how COVID-19 is disrupting the professional tennis tours. The former tournament director of the Winston-Salem Open and ATP Tour 250 Tournaments Executive Committee chairman shares his thoughts on what could be next.
Precaution for COVID-19 is creating major sporting event cancellations and some organizations are playing in empty arenas and stadiums. John Ourand spoke with Orioles TV analyst and baseball hall of famer Jim Palmer about his experience calling games without fans.
In the wake of the first major sporting event cancellation in the US, Bill King speaks with crisis management and pandemic planning consultant Regina Phelps, founder of Emergency Management & Safety Solutions. They discuss the decisions facing teams, leagues, event operators and employers as the COVID-19 coronavirus spreads across the US.
Michael Smith joins Bill King to talk about the impact COVID-19 is having around the college sports landscape.
Attorney Tim Browne joins us to discuss the potential financial ramifications on the US sports industry if an outbreak leads to the cancellation of games, as it has elsewhere, and looks at the likelihood that insurance would cover any of those losses.
Bill King is joined by John Lombardo and Mark Burns to talk about how the NBA and NHL head towards their respective playoff pushes with COVID-19 casting a shadow over the sporting world.
As fear of the coronavirus spreads, we take a look at how the sports industry is reacting in the US. We then move abroad to the discuss the 2020 Olympic Games and esports.