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Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury has massive implications for the New York Jets, the NFL, and its major media partners. We delve into the fallout of this stunning turn in the league’s biggest narrative of the season. Plus, "The Last Dance" executive producer and Slamball co-creator Mike Tollin joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Michael Jordan-focused series and the world of sports media.

The NFL and its media partners are putting the New York Jets and Giants on prime time, betting that the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers and the Giants’ recent resurgence will bring new levels of attention to the massive media market. Meanwhile, Disney and Charter settled their dispute just in time to avoid a "Monday Night Football" blackout. Plus, we hear from IndyCar champion Alex Palou on his recent victory, the global racing landscape, and his contract dispute with McLaren.

The College Football Playoff Board of Managers met on Wednesday to discuss the future of the CFP amid the collapse of the Pac-12. Now, Power 5 revenue distribution and the role of Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff are in question. Plus, we have a fascinating interview with Jeffrey Pollack, who has been an executive with the Los Angeles Chargers, the XFL, the Professional Bull Riders Association, and the World Series of Poker. He's now the first professor of practice at the McCormack Department of Sport Management at the University of Massachusetts' Isenberg School of Management.

The Kansas City Royals are moving past the renderings and into the realities of getting a new stadium built — but they face certain challenges in striking a deal. Negotiations over the coming months could determine whether the team builds a downtown venue or a large development away from the city center. Plus, we hear from New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner on his offseason and playing with Aaron Rodgers, while FanRally founder and CEO Chris Giles discusses reimagining the fan-team relationship.

Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Pittsburgh Penguins, is now buying the team's regional sports network, AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh. Fenway is expected to follow the model it has used with the Boston Red Sox's NESN channel by introducing streaming for local fans. But the purchase presents a fork in the road for the Pittsburgh Pirates — also broadcast by AT&T SportsNet Pittsburgh. Plus, we hear from ESPN broadcaster Jessica Mendoza on broadcasting the Little League World Series, being one of the first female broadcasters in an MLB booth, and the state of MLB.

Cal and Stanford have engaged the Big 12, Arizona State will not host bowl games this season amid an NCAA investigation, Spanish coaches are resigning en masse to protest Luis Rubiales, and the Oakland A’s may try to share Oracle Park with the San Francisco Giants for three years. Plus, we speak to USTA CEO and US Open tournament director Stacey Allaster on the 50th anniversary of Billy Jean King successfully advocating for equal pay between men and women at the US Open.

The ACC has three schools knocking out the door but remains undecided whether to let them in. Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich breaks down why ACC members are on the fence —and if this is really the end of the Pac-12. Plus, FOS newsletter co-author David Rumsey speaks to New York Red Bulls president Marc de Grandpré on Messi Mania coming to the Big Apple, and we hear from tennis legend and ESPN analyst Chris Evert on the U.S. Open.

Reggie Bush won the Heisman Trophy in 2005, then had it taken away for accepting impermissible benefits, according to the NCAA. We dive into the backstory of this thorny case, and what’s likely to happen next. Plus, the US Gymnastics Championships begin on Thursday, as three former champions, Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, and Suni Lee, look to assert themselves. Journalist Ari Saperstein joins to discuss what this key moment, with an eye toward the 2024 Olympics.

Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf has floated the possibility that the team could leave Guaranteed Rate Field — or even depart Chicago entirely — if they don’t get a good deal when their lease runs out in six years. We explore how serious that threat is — and whether Reinsdorf even intends to keep the team. Plus, MLB Hall of Famer Tom Glavine discusses his broadcasting career, how he’s had to adjust to the pitch clock as an analyst, the surging Atlanta Braves, and the biggest what-if of his career.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber told ESPN he thinks clubs should take the initiative in harnessing Messi Mania for long-term growth. Newsletter co-authors Eric Fisher and David Rumsey discuss what Garber's comments mean for MLS clubs going forward. Plus, we are joined by Rob Petrozzo, co-founder of the Rally Museum — where everything on exhibit is available for public investment.

Spain defeated England to win its first Women’s World Cup at a time when then the women’s game has never been more popular. We take a look at what this tournament meant for women’s soccer. Plus, we take a look at the multi-club model of soccer team ownership, first with a new women’s fund that aims to raise $100 million to buy women’s teams, and then with 777 co-founder Josh Wander, who was one of the early innovators in that realm.

The Kansas City Royals are looking for a new home to replace Kaufman Stadium. We get the latest on the sites they have in mind, how much it will cost, and what will be there other than a stadium. Plus, we hear from MLB legend Tino Martinez on his work with the PBX pickleball league and his thoughts on MLB today and the state of the New York teams.

Michael Oher, who became nationally known as the subject of “The Blind Side” book and movie, is suing the Tuohy family that he lived with for years. New York Times reporter Santul Nerkar and attorney Nick Soltman join the show to explore the narrative and legal implications of what Oher is doing, and why he is taking action years after his retirement.

“Undisputed” host Skip Bayless has torn up his winning formula and is now emulating Stephen A. Smith. Front Office Sports senior writer Mike McCarthy stops by to explain the perplexing and ego-filled dilemma facing Fox — and why not everyone there is happy with the changes. Plus, Comcast has a unique program connecting sports tech startups with some of the biggest sports properties in the world. Jenna Kurath, who runs the media giant’s program, joins the show to explain the initiative and how it can be a win for all parties.

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert visited Denver to explore the city as a potential site for league expansion. We take a look at which cities could add a team, when that might happen — and whether WNBA players are buying in. Plus, Major League Rugby CEO and commissioner Nic Benson joins to discuss how his league is stoking fan interest and participation in the sport ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the U.S.

Negotiations in Milwaukee have become acrimonious enough that the Milwaukee Brewers are at least floating the idea of relocation. Eric Fisher joins guest host Doug Greenberg to discuss whether relocation is a real possibility and where they might go in that scenario. Plus, we hear from Upper Deck President Jason Masherah on how a leading trading card and collectibles company is riding and nurturing the revival in the industry.

A new book by Billy Walters claims that golfing legend Phil Mickelson placed over $1 billion in bets over three decades on football, baseball, and basketball, losing over $100 million. Walters also claims that Mickelson attempted to bet $400,000 on the 2012 Ryder Cup, which he was participating in. Plus, we look into the rapidly growing world of sports documentaries with the co-directors of the Religion of Sports’ documentary “Destination NBA: A G-League Odyssey.”

ESPN has entered the sports betting market and its partner, PENN Entertainment, is staking much of its future value on the deal paying off. Eric Fisher joins the show to discuss why claiming a big share of the sports betting market is of existential importance to PENN. Plus, Comcast takes issue with comments made by David Adelman in a previous episode and we explore the evolving world of ticketing and how teams are working to keep up with fan expectations.

ESPN made its long-awaited move into the sports betting space, inking a deal with Penn Entertainment. Penn will rebrand its sportsbook to ESPN Bet and sell previous sports betting partner Barstool back to its founder, Dave Portnoy. The move represents a huge pivot for all three companies, as ESPN pushes aside concerns over associating sports betting with parent company Disney’s family-friendly image. Plus, we’re joined by IOC sports director Kit McConnell, who is working to elevate esports to the highest stage — the Olympics.

Fanatics and Panini are suing each other — and the fate of the collectibles market could be at stake. Panini is alleging that Fanatics has spent its way into an illegal monopoly, while Fanatics claims that Panini’s weaknesses as a company left an opening for a new player. We give you the latest on what could be an epic legal battle. Plus, we hear from David Adelman, a partner at Harris Blitzer Entertainment, which owns the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Washington Commanders. Adelman, who is heading the controversial project to build a new arena for the 76ers in downtown Philadelphia, makes his case for why the arena would be a big asset for the city.

Over the past week, six Pac-12 schools announced their intentions to leave the conference — leaving it bereft of universities and facing its end. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins FOS Today to explain how we got this point, as well as what this means for the remaining four schools in the Pac-12 and college sports as a whole. Plus, we have an interview with Andrea Pagnanelli, CEO of the National Cycling League. The League is in the midst of experimenting with the structure of cycling races in an attempt to turn them into a spectator sport.

Running backs across the NFL have been vocal about their desire for longer contract extensions and higher-paid salaries, but the league isn't budging. Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst for ESPN, joins FOS Today to break down why he thinks today's NFL market isn't built for running backs — and why it won't change anytime soon. Plus, the Pac-12 looks to be in jeopardy — but could Apple be its saving grace? Newsletter co-author David Rumsey explains how a deal with Apple TV could keep the Pac-12 together.

From buyers and sellers to prospect swaps and blockbuster trades, the MLB trade deadline represents the last chance for teams to bolster their rosters ahead of a World Series run — or tear it all down for a rebuild. Newsletter co-author Eric Fisher joins senior writer Owen Poindexter to break down the biggest deals and surprises coming out of this year's trade deadline. Plus, we have an interview with former USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry, who has seen the sport change and evolve firsthand as a player, coach, and investor in the NWSL's Washington Spirit. Scurry discusses the growth of the women's game in the U.S. and abroad.

Earlier this year, the University of Miami became the first school to receive NIL-related sanctions — and now one of their top donors, John Ruiz and his company LifeWallet, are reportedly under criminal investigation. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins to give some insight on the troubles in Coral Gables. Plus, we are joined by NBA legend Tracy McGrady to talk about his new business venture designed to highlight the best one-on-one basketball players in the world: Ones Basketball League.

Joe Lewis, the majority owner of Tottenham Hotspurs, has been charged with insider trading in the United States, casting a shadow over the club just weeks before the Premier League season kicks off. Newsletter co-author David Rumsey joins FOS Today to break down what this means for the club — and whether it could even trigger a potential sale. We also have an interview with USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who's coming off a Heisman Trophy-winning season and a vast portfolio of NIL deals. Williams talks with us about his goals and ambitions for the year to come — including winning a national championship and being drafted first overall.

Colorado was already making headlines when they signed Deion Sanders as their head football coach, and now they appear to be making news again as they are headed for the Big 12. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins FOS Today to break down why Colorado is making moves to jump ship from the Pac-12. We also have an interview Zaire Wade — son of NBA hall-of-famer Dwyane Wade and a guard in the Basketball Africa League. Wade joins writer Doug Greenberg to talk about what it was like playing with Bronny James at Sierra Canyon, choosing to go pro over going to college, and how he ended up playing in the Basketball Africa League.

Senior Reporter AJ Perez investigated Minnesota's football program and found unsettling allegations suggesting a "cult-like atmosphere" under head coach P.J. Fleck. Perez joins Front Office Sports Today to dive into what he uncovered at the University of Minnesota, and how this — along with the allegations of hazing at Northwestern University — could be the beginning of a new wave of unearthing toxic culture within college sports. Plus, we hear from MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Lauren Shehadi, and Robert Flores as they celebrate their 750th episode hosting "MLB Central." They share their thoughts on the long-running show, as well as their take on the new rules and potential landing spots for Shohei Ohtani.

Tomorrow afternoon, Barstool Sports will broadcast the Korn Ferry Tour NV5 Invitational with commentary from the hosts of its "Fore Play" podcast. Co-host Sam "Riggs" Bozoian joins newsletter co-author David Rumsey to break down how this deal came together and why the Korn Ferry Tour is a good fit for Barstool Sports. Plus, we have an interview with Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who has lived with type-1 diabetes since childhood and found a way to perform at the highest level despite his illness. Hear how Andrews manages his diabetes while playing football, as well as his thoughts on the NFL going overseas and Lamar Jackson's new contract.

Kylian Mbappé, widely regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world, has received an offer worth over $1 billion to play in Saudia Arabia — for just a single year. Soccer journalist Ben Jacobs joins Front Office Sports Today to break down what the earth-shaking offer means for Mbappé, PSG, and the soccer world in general. Plus, Premier League CEO Richard Masters shares his thoughts on the Mbappé deal, the Premier League's U.S. tour, and financing a system built around promotion and relegation.

Disney has held talks with the NFL and NBA on a potential stake sale and integration of the companies, but questions about other media partners and journalistic ethics. CNBC media reporter Alex Sherman provides the latest on the talks. Later, we hear from MLS legend Cobi Jones on his experience playing in the last US World Cup and playing with David Beckham, and what those moments tell us about Lionel Messi’s impact and the 2026 World Cup.

The day has finally arrived. After 19 years of playing professionally in Europe, Lionel Messi is set to make his MLS debut tonight with Inter Miami CF. Dan Courtemanche, EVP of Communications at MLS, joins us to give an inside look at how Messi came to play in the States — as well as MLS' streaming deal with Apple and Messi's impact on viewership. We've also got newsletter co-author Eric Fisher, who shares his thoughts on how Messi Mania is going to impact Miami, MLS, and American soccer.

The Women's World Cup kicked off this morning in Australia and New Zealand, and the USWNT is attempting to do something unprecedented — win three World Cups in a row. Front Office Sports writer Doug Greenberg joins us to take a look at America's chances to make history, as well as the record amount of money invested into this year's tournament. Next, we're joined by USWNT captain Lindsey Horan — a focal point on the team that won the 2019 Women's World Cup. Horan gives some insight into what it's like to play for a World Cup, the state of professional women's soccer internationally, and how the NWSL can keep up with European Leagues.

This week alone, Lionel Messi is set to play his first MLS game, Premier League teams are flooding the United States, and the USWNT begins its quest for a third consecutive Women’s World Cup. Men In Blazers’ Roger Bennett joins FOS Today to make his case that this is the biggest moment in American soccer history — and why it’s only the beginning for the sport.

The Atlanta Braves are going public on Wednesday morning. Newsletter co-author Eric Fisher gives us some insight on the deal, plus the latest on the Arizona Diamondbacks' move from Bally Sports. Then, SlamBall makes its return to television this weekend on ESPN after two decades off-the-air. Mason Gordon, founder and CEO of SlamBall, comes on to share the sports' comeback story.

In the few days since its release, Netflix's NFL docuseries "Quarterback" has garnered rave reviews and is one of the top shows on the streaming platform — raising speculation that the new series will overtake HBO's 'Hard Knocks' as the leading NFL reality show. Newsletter co-author David Rumsey shares his thoughts on whether or not Netflix can top HBO. We also have an interview with executives from THINK450 — a for-profit organization owned by the NBPA focused solely on maximizing revenues for the collective body of NBA players. Que Gaskins and Keisha Wright, its respective president and senior VP of partnerships, team up with David Spencer, co-founder of the NYC-based Talent Resources Sports marketing agency, for an inside look at how they work to market and promote individual NBA players.

In an era of cord-cutting, Disney CEO Bob Iger is exploring selling stakes in Disney's linear and digital channels — including ESPN. Senior writer Mike McCarthy joins us to break down Iger's position — and why he thinks Iger is showing his hand with the announcement. We also hear from Senior Reporter A.J. Perez on a potential holdup with the Washington Commanders sale. Plus, ESPN Tennis commentator Patrick McEnroe joins us from Wimbledon to give us a sneak peek of this weekend's finals, whether or not sports documentaries like Netflix's "Break Point" can turn your average tennis player into a household name, and why we haven't seen a American tennis player at the top of the standings in well over a decade.

With the MLB All-Star Game behind us, we are officially at the midway point of the baseball season. Senior writer Owen Poindexter and newsletter co-author Eric Fisher take a look at how the new rule changes have affected the game, an unexpected connection between teams' payrolls and success, and what Shohei Ohtani's next contract could look like. Next, we are joined by USMNT and Fulham F.C. defender Tim Ream, who has a lot to say about his time on and off the pitch — including equal pay for men and women athletes, a possible promotion/relegation system in the U.S., and his upcoming show with Men in Blazers.

The U.S. Senate held a hearing on the proposed deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and FOS senior reporter AJ Perez spoke to leading senators on how the government could impact a defining deal for the future of golf. FOS reporter Amanda Christovich joins to discuss the bizarre situations involving Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald and West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins. Finally, we hear from one of the most iconic voices in sports, Bruce Buffer, who electrifies UFC crowds with his signature phrase, “It’s Time!”

Religion of Sports is a media production company with one key tenet: sports matter. Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra wanted to tell stories of how sports impact humanity, and CEO Ameeth Sankaran gives us an inside look at what the production company is up to with Brady and Strahan, plus a new deal with FOX Sports. We also hear from senior reporter A.J. Perez on the sudden disbandment of the New York Times sports desk and the upcoming senate hearing on the deal between the PGA and LIV Golf.

Skip Bayless unexpectedly announced that he is taking a two month break amid an uncertain time for his "Undisputed" show. Front Office Sports senior writer Mike McCarthy provides insider reporting on what's going on, and what could be next for Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith. We also get a peak inside the struggles of MLB's regional sports networks and whether the league will eventually take all of its broadcasting rights in house with Horizon Media's Adam Schwartz.

Threads is a serious threat to Twitter, but it is not set up to take on Twitter as a co-watching platform for sports and other live events — not yet anyway. We also check in on the Atlanta Braves’ plan to go public and speak to the founder and CEO of The Basketball Tournament and The Soccer Tournament on their innovations within those sports.

When John Karayan started The Throwdown cornhole tournament, the casual sport had little presence on the West Coast. Now the tournament draws talent and fans from around the country and is televised on ESPN. We also check on how the weather has thrown off Wimbledon’s schedule.

Early in his baseball career, Adam Duvall was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes. In the 11 years since his diagnosis, Duvall made his way into the majors, won a World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 2021, and now plays for the Boston Red Sox. Duvall joins the show to talk about his journey through MLB with type-1 diabetes — and the work he is doing now to help those diagnosed with the disease. We also hear from Senior Writer Michael McCarthy on the time-honored — and somewhat infamous — Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. McCarthy joins newsletter co-author Eric Fisher to take a deep dive into the legendary speed-eating event.

Amanda Vandervort is the president of the USL Super League, a professional women's soccer league coming to the United States in fall of 2024. Vandervort has been tasked with the operations and growth of the league. She joins senior writer Owen Poindexter to talk through the process of starting a professional sport's league, the USL Super League's place in American Sports, and the rising interest in women's sports. We also hear from our newsletter co-authors David Rumsey and Eric Fisher on the Arizona Diamondbacks unusual dealings with Diamond Sports, and the bright future that is ahead for the Chicago Blackhawks after landing prized prospect Connor Bedard in the NHL Draft.

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds joins Front Office Sports Today to talk through the ins and outs of the all-electric racing league. Hear what separates Formula E from Formula 1, why zero-emissions racing is the future of motorsports, and insights from the CEO himself on what's next for the league. First, newsletter co-authors David Rumsey and Eric Fisher break down Fanatics' acquisition of PointsBets' U.S. operations and the hunt for the Chicago Bears future home.

Just because he stopped playing football doesn't mean Eli Manning is done with the New York Giants. He hosts "The Eli Manning Show," a weekly video series interviewing New York celebrities about their connection to the team. Giants CBO Pete Guelli and Manning himself join us to talk about the production of the show, Eli's rivalry with brother Peyton, and his continued presence within the organization. But first, writer Doug Greenberg and reporter Amanda Christovich discuss how EA Sports' new NCAA Football game may define the future of NIL regulation.

Marc Riccio, CEO at USA Lacrosse, foresees exponential growth for the sport in the U.S. and internationally. Riccio joins Front Office Sports Today and explains how he expects a lacrosse boom and the push for lacrosse to become an Olympic sport in 2028. Today's host, Front Office Sports writer Doug Greenberg, breaks down the news of the day, including how Ryan Reynolds is teaming up with the Alpine Formula 1 team and the Fenway Sports Group is adding a Boston team to TGL.

The Pac-12, Big 12, and Big Ten are all seeing significant changes to their school memberships, and that's just scratching the surface of the changing NCAA landscape. Barrett Sallee, college football writer and analyst at CBS Sports, joins us to break down the ground-shaking changes coming to the NCAA's Power Five. Also, FOS newsletter co-author Eric Fisher on Qatar's sovereign wealth fund investing in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics.

Just because the NBA season is over doesn't mean Damian Lillard takes his summers off. The NBA superstar joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about his offseason endeavors — including his music career, the insole company he co-founded, and his Toyota car dealership.

The 2023 NBA Draft begins tonight with San Antonio Spurs getting the opportunity to draft presumed generational talent Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick. ESPN's NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins us to share some insight on the Draft Process, contract negotiations, and Phoenix's blockbuster trade for Bradley Beal. But first we hear from Front Office Sports newsletter co-author Eric Fisher on MASN's payment to the Washington Nationals as part of a long-drawn legal dispute between the two.

Victor Wembanyama is set to take the NBA by storm, but in the past, a 19-year-old French athlete would have no place in the league. We explore how the NBA has become younger and more international over the last several decades with a Hall of Fame player who helped make that happen.

Sports is one of society’s great unifiers, but can that unity help bring us together on other issues? The non-profit Rise believes the answer is yes. CEO Diahann Billings-Burford joins the show to discuss how sports can build bridges in discussions of race and racism.

Seattle Mariners legend and MLB Hall-of-Famer Ken Griffey Jr. joins us to talk about America's favorite pastime. Hear stories from Griffey about playing with his dad in the major leagues, taking batting practice at the world baseball classic, and how Griffey is trying to grow the game of baseball. But first, we round up our picks for news of the week — including two uncanny championships in the NBA and NHL, sports gambling coming to North Carolina, and the Oakland A's "reverse boycott" game.

Golf’s U.S. Open begins today as the sport is still figuring out where it stands after the still-unofficial deal to bring the PGA Tour and LIV Golf under one roof. FOS newsletter co-author David Rumsey and mergers and acquisitions attorney Corey Martin join to discuss the tournament and the sport at this unique moment.

Novak Djokovic won a record 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, but his influence in the sport goes beyond the tennis court. Ahmad Nassar, executive director of the Professional Tennis Players’ Association, joins to discuss the organization focused on players’ rights and financial stability that Djokovic co-founded.

Calvin Johnson, a.k.a., Megatron, retired from the NFL at the peak of his nine-year career with the Detroit Lions. He's had an estranged relationship with the team until recently, when the two sides made efforts to mend fences and have a positive impact on the organization. Megatron joins the FOS Today podcast to talk about what he's been up to since retiring in 2016, and what drove him to reconnect with the Lions.

Lionel Messi changed the face of American soccer with his decision to come to Inter Miami CF. “Men in Blazers” host Roger Bennett joins the show to discuss how and why Messi came, and what this means for MLS, Apple, Adidas. We also discuss the dominance of Manchester City amid an ongoing financial fair play investigation.

Sue Bird is a legend on the basketball court — winning four WNBA titles and five Olympic gold medals with the U.S. National team — but now she's off to bigger and better things. Bird joins us to talk about retiring from the WNBA and the variety of media opportunities she's pursuing. But first — we talk about the Big 12 going international, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's Golf League has it's first team, and the Jacksonville Jaguars new stadium concepts.

International superstar Lionel Messi is joining Inter Miami, while the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers are in the NBA and NHL finals. Fort Lauderdale mayor Dean Trantalis joins the show to provide insight on the impact South Florida’s sudden success in the sports world is having on the area. We also check in with former Miami Marlins president David Samson on his thoughts about the merger between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour.

The PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the DP World Tour have announced that they will be merging into one single entity. Front Office Sports Writer Doug Greenberg breaks down the bombshell announcement, and what it could mean for the future of golf. Next, former Miami Marlins President David Samson returns to give us another update on the Oakland A's saga. The team finds themselves in limbo once again after the Nevada legislature ended its session without voting on funding for the A's stadium.

Andrew Brandt, formerly a VP of player finance with the Green Bay Packers and now a columnist at Sports Illustrated, joins the show to give us insight on what it's like working in the front office of an NFL organization. Brandt talks about the process of negotiating NFL contracts, what the media often gets wrong, and his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers big move to the New York Jets.

Boston's mayor wants an NWSL franchise, Everton isn't expected to secure a naming rights partner any time soon, two CFP participants are investing in training facilities, and Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren is a top candidate to be the Chicago Bears' next president.

The NFL's Christmas ratings are in, Atlanta builds its importance in college sports, U.S. mobile sports betting grows, and Microsoft responds to the FTC's lawsuit.

Two Premier League teams are up for sale in an uncertain market, the next owner of the Washington Commanders could need an extra $1 billion, two soccer teams could replace the A’s at Oakland Coliseum, and Peloton sells refurbished connected fitness bikes.

Netflix taps Nike for fitness content, Forbes releases the list for the world's highest-paid female athletes, fans spent more at the 2022 World Cup, and the Google gets rights to "NFL Sunday Ticket."

FIFA's president wants a triennial World Cup, Nashville's Metro Council approves the term sheet for a new stadium, MSG Sphere's price grows, and Andretti Autosport receives financing to enter Formula 1.

Nike reports Q2 earnings, the NFL invests in NOBULL, the PGA Tour bounces back, and Paramount is the favorite for Cricket Australia's media rights.

FTX is accused of combining funds, LIV Golf's COO departs, the CFP will generate at least $450 million in its media deal's final two years, and La Liga is considering legal action against FIFA.

Qatar brings in record World Cup viewership and spending, Mark Cuban wants an arena with a resort, E.W. Scripps Co. wants in on sports, and FIFA revamps the Club World Cup.

NFL considers a second 2023 game in Germany, Ford explores a F1 deal with Red Bull, the WNBA will not announce an expansion site this year, and the National Cycling League raises $7.5 million.

NFL owners approve multiple team stadiums and renovations, Naomi Osaka and Patrick Mahomes join Major League Pickleball, Calvin Lo wants in on Formula 1, and the Premier Hockey Federation doubles its salary cap.

The WSL could seek investment, John Textor agrees to buy Olympique Lyonnais, Major League Pickleball reveals its format, and Amazon is mooted as a potential buyer for Manchester United.

At least 10 pro teams explore sales, Fanatics want to launch its betting app in Maryland, Manchester City is interested in a new development, and major athletes are being sued as member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club.

Sports media rights values soar, the WNBA wants more opportunities for players, FIFA is figuring out to handle a 48-team World Cup format, and attendance for the Women's Super League is up 200%.

The amount of World Cup visitors remains low, the Phoenix Suns inch closer to a new owner, the Qatari Royal Family isn't interested in Liverpool, and the FTC sued to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard acquisition.

The IOC is facing the realities of a changing planet, an MLB team could change hands before the next season starts, Microsoft and Nintendo secure a deal for “Call of Duty,” and the largest sporting goods retailer in China is considering taking one of its brands public.

The Arizona Coyotes arena project has been cleared for takeoff, a local community voices opposition of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers, a new women’s soccer league plans to launch in Canada, and demand for World Cup tickets produce a thriving black market.

Qatar wants to leverage the infrastructure built for the World Cup, an American investor has been given a deadline to purchase a French soccer team, the Pac-12 will not be getting a new media rights deal anytime soon, and the Tampa Bay Rays unveil a $1 billion park plan.

The Carolina Panthers continue to face issues over a failed $800 million team headquarters project, Fenway Sports Group may explore a partial sale of Liverpool, the NBA is opening its doors to some of the world’s biggest pools of money, and the NWSL’s Chicago Red Stars are officially up for grabs.

The USMNT could triple their World Cup earnings, a New York Senator wants the Jets back in Queens, LIV Golf is pushing further into the PGA Tour's turf, and Women's IPL teams could fetch more than $180 million.

A Titans stadium tax fund is expected to generate $2.9 billion, ESPN isn't ready to quit on DraftKings, the World Cup will allow rainbows, and Cristiano Ronaldo could receive a record payday.

Analysts expect a significant increase in World Cup bets, Manchester United's stock is surging on sale news, the Portland Thorns owner looks to sell, and Candy Digital lays off employees.

Paris Saint-Germain's owners seek a valuation of more than $4.1 billion, Iran and the U.S. create more tension ahead of Tuesday's match, the FTC is concerned over Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and Adidas has been discussing the risks of its relationship with Ye for years.

Another sporting event heads to Vegas, Paris Saint-Germain wants a new stadium, F1 prepares to remove Shanghai from its calendar, and the list for Man United's potential buyers is short.

Dubai benefits from the World Cup, an American investment fund is interest in PSG, a Meta deal could be blocked, and Dick's Sporting Goods reports record earnings.

FIFA banks $7.5 billion for the current World Cup cycle, Max Verstappen tops Forbes' highest-paid drivers list, World Cup matches compete with American football, and Drive Shack releases earnings.

The World Cup features several of the world's highest-paid soccer players, F1's final race takes place, NFL Sunday Ticket rights are still up for grabs, and the World Series generates $78 million in economic impact for Philadelphia.

CAA leads Forbes most-valuable sports agencies list, the Royals' move could keep the Chiefs in place, NASCAR starts a division in Brazil, and Liberty Media splits off the Atlanta Braves.

FIFA's concerned with match-fixing, the NFL strikes a deal with Skydance Media, Warner Bros. cuts its sports division's workforce, and NYCFC gets a sports stadiums.

The Men's World Cup sees a much higher purse than the women's, Nike plans to launch a trading plaform in the metaverse, Rock Hill agrees to a settlement with the Carolina Panthers, and Wynn offers a $1 million Formula 1 package.

The richest sports team owner want Liverpool FC, Jeff Bezos doesn't deny interest in the Commanders, the Los Angeles Angels could have $300 million in repairs, and it could be years for the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights move to be approved.

The World Cup is expected to deliver record revenue for FIFA, plans for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are in motion, Tennis Australia secures its biggest media deal ever, and the fate of the Arizona Coyotes rests in the hands of the public.

Amazon bounces back, Formula 1's U.S. popularity grows, Michael Andlauer is a frontrunner for the Ottawa Senators, and Endeavor reports earnings.

The Oakland A's continue searching for a new ballpark, Newcastle United gets an injection, Teqball looks to join the Olympics, and California rejects sports betting.

The Chicago Bears clear another stadium hurdle, Nintendo and Planet Fitness report earnings, and Matthew McConaughey is reportedly joining Jeff Bezos' bid for the Washington Commanders.

Manchester City and Take-Two Interactive report earnings, Apple builds an ad network ahead of its MLS deal, and Kevin Durant is interested in buying the Washington Commanders.

FIFA urges fans to avoid politics at the World Cup, FuboTV reports earnings, Gonzaga could join the Big 12, and Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z look at the Washington Commanders.

NASCAR is poised to wrap up its 2022 season with a bounce back year, WWE generates $304.6 million in revenue in Q3, Kevin Durant and Joe Tsai get ready for the MLS Cup final, and Under Armour gets back on track after lackluster results earlier this fiscal year.

MLS is trying to answer questions around a Washington Nationals sale, Paramount+ adds subscribers, Formula 1 strikes deals with U.S. companies, and TMRW Sports announces a list of "strategic investors."

The Premier League signs a deal with Sorare, Electronic Arts reports earnings, the Ottawa Senators are on the market, and multiple groups are interested in an NWSL expansion franchise.

Women's soccer gets more investment, the Nashville Predators near a $775 million valuation, an unnamed SPAC is nearing a stake in Udinese, and MLB's commissioner doesn't believe Oakland will keep its team.

November could be the biggest sports betting month in U.S. history, Comcast considers selling Sky DE, Columbia reports Q3 earnings, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India is equalizing men's and women's pay.

The Phillies' have a lot at stake in their World Series appearance, Amazon's sales climb, Apple's revenue falls, and the NWSL's championship game highlights the league's growth.

MLB's brand strength grows, tension around the 2022 FIFA World Cup intensifies, China wants to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, and LeBron is among the athletes investing in Mitchell & Ness.

Serena Williams' chances of returning to tennis are "very high," the NWSL has "ammo" for its next media rights negotiations, Porsche is finalizing a deal to buy 50% of the Williams racing taem, and Adidas is ending it relationship with Ye.

The NBA explores a new format to combat tanking, fans aren't going to the World Cup because of expenses, Formula 1 is exploring an all-female racing series, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Big 12 is reportedly close to a new media deal, NFL owners vote on who covers legal bills for the Rams' move, Serie A looks to expand its overseas reach, and Jon Gruden's lawsuit survives another legal challenge.

The Tennessee Titans could receive the most public money ever for an NFL project, new data released by the NCAA reveals the extent of pandemic budget declines during the 2020-21 season, FIFA rejects several bids for media rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and the Professional Fights League links up with DAZN.

Thirty Five Ventures purchases a Major League Pickleball expansion team, Memphis is ramping up its sports investments with a $684 million project, FIFA receives backlash for failing to commit to creating a compensation fund for migrant workers, and Inter Milan is the latest soccer club to land on the market.

The Venetian is investing billions in renovations ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights proposal could be rejected, Fox and News Corp. are considering a merger, and SiriusXM is looking to invest in more live sports.

Qatar is nearing its population in World Cup ticket sales, Comcast shutters G4 TV, Roblox reports favorable user growth, and the Tennessee Titans are one step closer to a domed stadium.

Eli Manning is interested in NFL ownership with the right team, Apple is believed to be the frontrunner for NFL Sunday Ticket, Bang Energy has been given a lifeline, and FC Barcelona sports Drake's owl.

MLS has a record-breaking regular season, Chelsea FC's owners think the club could be the top-earning soccer team in the world, Vuori continues to expand, and NFL owners are in a standoff.

Soccer teams will make millions from November's World Cup, the Glazer family doesn't want to sell Manchester United, four Nordic countries want to host the Women's Euro, and Tom Brady is an owner of a Major League Pickleball expansion team.

Fanatics' CEO says sports betting will start launching in January, Qatar is still making arrangements for the World Cup, gambling company's are pulling back on their California bet, and Puttshack has completed a $150 million growth capital round.

Roger Goodell believes London could support full-time NFL teams, Saudi Arabia's soccer club agreements total around $2.3 billion, Alaska Airlines is redirecting money from the Portland Thorns and Timbers, and Mercedes' profits rise by $60.7 million in 2021.

World Cup skiers decried the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2029 Asian Winter Games, Kylian Mbappé tops Forbes' highest-paid soccer players list, Take-Two Interactive could see its shares surge, and MLB's attendance is down from 2019.

Formula 1's governing body delays its cost cap findings, the UEFA Women's Euro generated $91.1 million, FC Barcelona reported $111 million in profit, and LeBron James wants to bring an NBA team to Vegas.

Everton has received takeover interest from a blank-check company, Manchester United is believed to have offered the Public Investment Fund a stake, Connor McDavid tops Forbes' highest-paid NHL players list, and LIV Golf believes its players will be able to earn world rankings points through the MENA Tour.

MLB is set to eclipse its 2019 revenue, the Supreme Court declined to hear Oakland's appeal regarding damages from the Raiders' relocation, MY.GAMES has been sold to Leta Capital, and Spain and Portugal are reportedly adding Ukraine to their joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.

Real Madrid's president still wants the Super League, reports surface that Red Bull exceeded its F1 cost cap, Rock Hill Overlook is on the market, and OneFootball is looking to expand its women's soccer audience.

Savvy Games Group is planning to invest in gaming, Arctos purchased a stake in the Portland Timbers and Thorns, Nike reports Q1 results, and Lululemon wins the dismissal of a Peloton lawsuit.

Concerns of the Pac-12's sustainability are growing, Porsche goes public, Athletes Unlimited raises its first outside capital, and Vail Resorts posts favorable earnings.

The NHL salary cap is expected to rise, Lululemon launches a new fitness platform, League One Volleyball scores $16.75 million in funding, and NBA stars invest in pickleball.

Steve Ballmer is the richest sports team owner, FTX acquires Voyager Digital's assets, Nautilus is considering a sale, and Qatar is beefing up security at the World Cup.

Egypt is interested in hosting the 2036 Olympics, a senator is vying for a WNBA team in Portland, the Pro Bowl is gone, and Juventus reports a record financial loss.

The ACC has discussed a merger with the Pac-12 or Big 12, the Phoenix Suns sale will likely reach at least $2.5 billion, MLB strikes a broadcast deal with the BBC, and JD Sports posts a strong quarter.

Brett Favre has been tied to funds intended for Mississippi welfare recipients, Qatar's World Cup infrastructure faces issues shortly before the start of the tournament, a number of well known billionaires are considering a bid for the Phoenix Suns, and Oakland vies for a WNBA team.

Ares Management could back John Textor's bid for Olympique Lyonnais, Oakland is looking to secure more money for a stadium, LootMugul secures a $200 million investment, and Robert Sarver is selling the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.

Peloton launches its rowing machine, the Chicago Fire could build a soccer-specific stadium, two sports executives launch an investment firm, and Iowa State unveils plans for a $200 million entertainment development.

An NHL owner is an exclusive talks to acquire AFC Bournemouth, Formula 1 will sell "affordable" tickets for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Comcast is eyeing Warner Bros. Discovery, and an athlete stock market launches.

A Phoenix Suns co-owner is calling for the resignation of the team's majority owner, the NFL is teaming up with the Bundesliga, Bowlero exceeds expectations in its latest earnings report, and Silver Lake increases its stake in City Football Group.

Minor League players unionize, LIV Golf is drawing interest from major U.S. broadcasters, Serena Williams hints at a possible return, and athletic directors prefer to keep FBS under the NCAA.

Media companies may be able to join in on the College Football Playoff, Todd Boehly is interested in buying more soccer teams, LIV Golf will have the richest prize purse in golf history, and David Beckham's Inter Miami project wins a key vote.

Disney could generate more than $700 million for college football, a judge says Peloton and Lululemon have infringed patents, Olympia Sports files for bankruptcy, and a new World Cup stadium garners poor reviews.

Peloton shakes up its executive team, Saudi Arabia wants to host the World Cup, Tonal looks to raise $100 million, and Real Salt Lake reportedly secures a $100 million deal.

Porsche will not be entering Formula 1 through Red Bull, the Big 12 wants to expand out West, the Arizona Coyotes' have generated 50% more ticket revenue, and "Axie Infinity" has recovered funds.

The NFL The NFL has reasserted its prowess over global sports by once again dominating the ranks of the world’s most valuable sports teams, Disney isn't interested in an ESPN spinoff, Cricket Australia is increasing the asking price for it next domestic media rights contract, and Fanatics launches what is likely the largest customizable jersey program in the country.

The NFL is looking to international fans and streamers, women's sports rockets in popularity, Aston Martin raises a huge sum, and Ubisoft takes a hit as Tencent invests.

The College Football Playoff could score a huge set of media deals, the Glazers appear more ready than ever to sell Manchester United, Porsche prepares for a massive IPO, and La Liga is making moves in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.

The College Football Playoff is reportedly set to expand, Lululemon posts impressive growth across the board, NFL broadcasters are charging record prices for ad space, and NWSL gears up for its best attended match ever.

Red Bull and Porsche may go separate ways, MLB seeks to bring local games to its streaming service, Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard is under scrutiny in the U.K., and Bundesliga and beIN Sports make a deal in the Middle East.

The Women's Euro final smashed records, the Big 12 begins media negotiations, NetEase makes a big acquisition, and SeatGeek brings in a big Series E round after canceling a SPAC merger.

Peloton is delaying a required SEC filing, Fanatics is teaming up with the Olympics, the Oakland A's score a legal victory, and Sony plunges into mobile gaming.

A Topps Mickey Mantle card has broken the record for a card sale, the MLBPA takes a major step toward unionizing minor league players, LIV Golf joins an antitrust lawsuit against the PGA Tour, and Apple prepares for its big move into VR.

The French Grand Prix will not be part of the Formula 1 calendar next year —, and going forward, there will be no guarantees from F1 for European races as F1 expands in other parts of the world.

Ted Leonsis and David Rubenstein are interested in buying the Orioles, should they become available, Roger Federer is the top earning tennis player, despite not making any money on the court this year, Peloton has another rough quarter, and Li Ning grows its market share in China.

Amazon will show its first exclusive NFL game on Thursday, the NFL preseason is bringing in more viewers than MLB games or NASCAR races, Amazon will sell Peloton products, and Ted Leonsis is exploring a bid for the Washington Nationals.

Sports betting is leading to record-breaking spending on ballot measures, the Angels will explore a sale, Sony is facing a major class action lawsuit, and Andretti Global plans a $200 million facility in Indiana.

Saudi Arabia wants to host the Olympics eventually, Manchester United is looking for over $200 million in funding, Arctos Sports Partners invests in the Utah Jazz, and Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy want to create a new type of golf competition.

UEFA and Paramount link up for a record deal, Manchester United could be sold, the Oakland A's meet with a Las Vegas executive, and MSG Entertainment considers spinning off its entertainment venue into a separate public company.

The Big Ten signed a record broadcast deal for college sports, DeShaun Watson's suspension increased to 11 games, MGM Resorts is jacking up prices for F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix, and the World Cup is quickly selling tickets and ads.

The Glazer family could sell a stake in Manchester United, sportsbooks could curb marketing spending, Sportradar looks to the U.S. and the metaverse for its growth, and Germany considers an Olympic bid.

The Washington Nationals are fielding bids for the team, huge growth is expected for women's soccer in Europe, Signa Sports grows with its acquisitions, and Genius Sports approaches profitability.

Amazon expects a dip in viewership as it takes over exclusive rights to 'Thursday Night Football,' an activist investor calls on Disney to spin off ESPN, SoulCycle closes locations and lays off employees, and the Dallas Cowboys link up with TelevisaUnivision.

Peloton is cutting hundreds of jobs and raising prices in its most dramatic move yet under its new CEO, the Carolina Panthers lay out a plan to repay creditors for their cancelled $800 million project, China's bike market reaches epic proportions, and Barcelona makes a hasty sale.

Tom Brady is the NFL's top earning player this year for the first time, La Liga makes its move in North America, and Endeavor and Life Time see continued bounce back from the pandemic.

Disney posted a huge financial quarter, Bayern Munich seeks to grow its popularity in the U.S., Germany looks to equalize soccer player pay across genders, and Endeavor sells its Minor League baseball teams.

Netflix makes a major gaming push, FC Barcelona sells a large stake in its media company, Take Two Entertainment takes a hit, and the Australian Open brings a major economic impact.

Life Time is pursuing a unique strategy which leans into pickleball, Jake Paul launches a sports betting company, gaming loses health points in the first half, and Bobby Bonilla's contract earns even more.

The Premier League makes far more money than any other European soccer league, women's soccer apparel surges, a historic baseball card breaks sale records, and New Era Cap brings in $700 million in funding.

The Big Ten conference is seeking $1.5 billion in TV rights, four South American countries submit a joint World Cup bid, Paramount+ grows, and Bally's reports mixed results.

NBC is looking to make college football into an NFL-like property, Phil Mickelson and 10 other LIV golfers sue the PGA Tour, women's soccer is exploding in popularity, and Nintendo's sales drag.

EA Sports will become La Liga's new naming rights partner starting in 2023-24, a survey suggests that college football is headed for structural change, Big 5 reports a dip in earnings, and McLaren is making shoes.

TikTok gets into mobile gaming, the Los Angeles Rams face a lawsuit over personal seat licenses, the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 final broke viewership records, and Jazzercise is thriving.

Viewership numbers for MLB games on regional sports networks are essentially flat this year — but that’s a win, given that cable subscribers are steadily dropping.

LeBron James makes a big investment in Canyon Bicycles, Apple notches an $83 billion quarter, Adidas and the NHL part ways, and the UEFA Women’s European Championship final is expected to be an economic boon to the U.K.

The NFL helped its broadcasters score $4.4 billion in ad revenue, Formula 1 may be out of France and Belgium for the foreseeable future, Garmin's revenues took a hit while Churchill Downs bounced back.

Alphabet banks $69.7 billion, Microsoft sees Xbox sales dip, the Paris 2024 Olympics could cost over $10 billion, and TelevisaUnivision snaps up soccer rights for its streaming push.

The Green Bay Packers brought in record revenue, Fanatics inked a uniquely comprehensive deal with the University of Alabama, MLB and the MLBPA fail to come together on an international draft, and Disney scores rights to Cricket Australia.

FanDuel could reportedly launch a 24-hour sports betting-focused TV channel, the PGA Tour has lobbied the U.S. government on LIV Golf, La Liga strikes a Turkish media rights deal, and Wasserman makes an acquisition to grow its baseball representation.

NFL games could draw huge crowds in Germany, Major League Soccer is looking at a reduced haul for its next linear broadcasting deal, Tepper Sports & Entertainment pulls out of another real estate project, and the L.A. Dodgers owners invest in the future of golf.

The NFL is bringing live games to its app, the Las Vegas Raiders topped the NFL in ticket revenue, MLB attendance is on a downward trend, and Atletico Madrid gets a new stadium name with a mini-city under development.

Tesla is working to integrate Steam into its vehicle-based gaming system, Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard could gain FTC approval this month, the Premier League is expected to voluntarily ban gambling shirt sponsors, and Notre Dame seeks a major new media deal.

Disney's ad sales hit $9 billion, California could seek to block UCLA from leaving the Pac-12, MLB reaches a settlement in a class action brought by minor leaguers, and the 2022 UEFA Women’s European Championship breaks viewership records.

The Premier League saw its clubs lose a combined $1.2 billion in the 2020-21 season — which represents an improvement from last year’s results.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league posted a record year for revenue with the 2021-22 season, surpassing $10 billion for the first time.

A 2020 Deloitte report predicted that women’s sports would become a $1 billion industry in the coming years, with TV rights expected to be one of the main drivers. If history is any indication, that number seems fairly attainable.

The addition of USC and UCLA to the Big Ten could increase the conference’s media rights value significantly.

The owners of the Washington Nationals announced their intentions to explore a sale of the team in April, and Michael B. Kim is reportedly among the prospective buyers.

Flag football could be part of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles — with the help of America’s most popular professional sports league.

Apple is reportedly planning to release a watch geared toward extreme sports athletes.

Lululemon Athletica announced plans to expand into Spain, marking the company’s first new European market since 2019.

The Premier League is hoping to preempt the U.K. government on a gambling company shirt sponsor ban, NBCUniversal shuts down the Olympic Channel, the 2022 UEFA European Women's Championship could set records, and Everton FC's sale falls through.

Peacock secures $1 billion in upfront ad sales, FIFA corruption probe disburses more funds, the Chicago Bears eye a new football stadium and a baseball one as well, and a broadcast company tries to terminate its rights deal for Cricket Australia.

The Oakland A's cleared a key vote for their waterfront stadium project, Canal+ scores UEFA Champions League broadcast rights, the NHL strikes a deal with Mitchell & Ness, and two major Endeavor divisions are merging.

A group of Tampa Bay Rays minority owners are suing the team, the USFL wants to expand in its second season, the NBA invests in a kids social media app, and Sony prepares new gaming hardware products.

MLB could waive relocation fees for the Oakland A's to move to Las Vegas, the Houston Texans have been added as defendants to the civil suit against Deshaun Watson, Congress scrutinizes MLB's antitrust exemption, and the Women's Cricket World Cup hits record viewership numbers.

Nike posted $46.7 billion in yearly revenue, Topgolf branches out, Matchroom is fielding bids on a stake of the company, and La Liga sells exclusive rights in Australia.

ESPN won Formula 1's U.S. broadcasting rights, esports team FaZe Clan is preparing to go public, Ligue 1 club Angers is being sold, and Turkey's top two soccer leagues strike a media rights deal.

The PGA Tour is upping prize purses and making other changes to compete with LIV Golf, Nike fully pulls out of Russia, the Coyotes arena saga continues, and MLB says yes to CBD.

Qatar is expecting a $17 billion economic boost and about 1.2 million tourists from the World Cup, leading to some accommodation challenges, the NHL got a big boost from ESPN's hybrid distribution strategy, the NBA turns its attention to Africa, and a group of former soccer professionals eyes an NWSL team in the Bay Area.

Crypto companies are pulling out of negotiations for sports sponsorships amid the crypto market crash, Naomi Osaka is launching a media company, New York mobile sportsbook operators face tax-related budget challenges, and Japan's final Olympics bill comes in.

Soccer's star is rising in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 World Cup, Los Angeles is seeking infrastructure improvements to prepare for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, the fallout from the Angel Stadium fiasco could change California law, and the Arizona Coyotes plan to fully fund the planned entertainment district around their proposed new arena.

FIFA announced 16 North American cities that will host the 2026 World Cup, Formula 1 is staying in Australia through 2035, the Department of Justice asks a court to narrow MLB's antitrust exemption, and NIL comes under scrutiny in Miami.

Everton FC is in discussions to sell a stake or the entire team, a new sports private equity firm seeks to raise $1 billion, Royal Ascot has a record prize purse, and a sports tech company raises $50 million.

NFL team values rose 12% on average after the purchase of the Broncos, Formula 1 is on the cusp of returning to Africa, the World Cup will announce its North American cities on Thursday, and UFC teams up with DraftKings on gamified NFTs.

Nike and Apple are becoming media partners, a reported 28 parties want to buy the Washington Nationals, AC Milan wants a new stadium, and Activision Blizzard and other video game companies are embracing wage transparency.

Housing is a major sticking point between the A's and Oakland, the World Cup has selected its first two 2026 cities, Cleveland has a Deshaun Watson problem, and UFC gets a major blockchain sponsor.

A Virginia bill to provide $300 million for a Washington Commanders stadium was shelved on Thursday, Cleveland's city council pushed the Browns to change its stadium name, Fanatics is moving into college athlete collectibles, and this year's Wimbledon prize purse will be the highest of all time.

Big Ten media rights are expected to top $1 billion, the NFL hits $2 billion in sponsorship deals, China Telecom bids for Formula 1 digital rights, and Animoca posts strong numbers for the first part of the year.

Sports franchises emerge as recession-proof assets, the NFL turns its attention to Africa, FIFA opens to Women's World Cup broadcast bids in France, and ByteDance seeks to sell a stake of its sneaker and apparel resale market.

Netflix sees the green light to bid on live sports, the NBA lost hundreds of millions over a spat with China, according to commissioner Adam Silver, StockX hits back at Nike over a lawsuit, and Arctos buys a stake in the owner of the 76ers and Devils.

The NBA commissioner said to tap the brakes on expansion talk, Barcelona is in talks with Bank of America, the Oakland A's battle with port-related groups over a piece of waterfront real estate, and the Ohio State football coach believes it will take $13 million in NIL money to keep his team competitive.

Nike co-founder Phil Knight is making a run at the Portland Trail Blazers, the Denver Broncos bidding is down to four groups, the Boston Red Sox get their own streaming service, and golf moves toward gender pay equality.

The Washington Commanders stadium project could bring $24.7 billion in economic activity according to a study, FC Barcelona is looking for cash, Gatorade parts ways with the NHL, and a major agency gets into Rugby.

A stake sale of New Zealand Rugby nears a critical vote, as does a planned project for a new Arizona Coyotes arena, the Indy 500 welcomes 325,000 fans, and most Premier League teams are raising season ticket prices.

Callaway invests in a golf-focused Web3 company, the Buffalo Bills are getting their new stadium, McLaren doubles down on the North American market, and Hibbett Inc. endures another rough quarter.

Three major racing events are happening this weekend, the UEFA Champions League final features two of soccer's most valuable teams, Long Beach wants to lure the Angels, and Sony leans into PC gaming.

A change to NFL bylaws could keep teams within certain ownership families, Tottenham Hotspur gets a cash injection, a division within Activision Blizzard unionizes, and Super Group gets hit with a stock losses after missing expectations.

The Washington Commanders want a color-changing stadium, FIFA predicts that around 65% of all humans will watch the World Cup, the International Olympic Committee saw revenues rise in the last four-year cycle, and the mayor of Anaheim resigned over a scandal connected to the sale of the Angels' stadium.

Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder could be on his way out, bidders for the Denver Broncos are refining their proposals, Electronic Arts could be sold to a media giant, and Wayne Gretzky sets up eBay's shot at NFTs.

The NBA’s 40 principal owners have over $10 billion in China-connected investments, according to an analysis by ESPN.

If Chelsea FC’s $5.4 billion sale to U.S. billionaire Todd Boehly goes through as expected, next season could mark the first time that more than half of the English Premier League’s top 20 teams are backed by U.S. money.

This weekend’s PGA Championship could mark a comeback moment for golf’s top earning athlete of all time, and potentially establish a new precedent for how the tournament selects its venues.

Public funding for sports facilities is often controversial, but recent months have seen an atypical way for tax dollars to reach sports venues.

Sports betting is gaining popularity as it becomes legalized in more states, and last year, the amount of women participating grew at a much faster rate than that of men.

The crypto crash could have consequences for sports teams and leagues, Qatar faces new challenges in hosting the World Cup, Peloton officially teases a rowing machine, and the Buffalo Bills float prices for their personal seat licenses.

Endeavor saw major growth in its $1.5 billion first quarter, La Liga's finance report revealed a league that got hit hard by the pandemic, Beachbody posted another rough earnings report, and the top esports companies grow substantially in valuation.

The NFL has big things planned for its Amazon broadcasts, Disney could make ESPN a streaming-only service, Sony makes major gaming investments, and Allbirds soars to a strong quarter.

The price tag for the Denver Broncos will likely top $5 billion, the W Series eyes global growth, Planet Fitness notches a successful quarter, and EA and FIFA officially part ways.

Soccer may already be the fourth most popular sport in the U.S. with more growth coming, the Indian Premier League is launching a women's league, Adidas and Foot Locker are teaming up, and FuboTV sees major growth.

RedBird Capital Partners is reportedly in talks with AC Milan following the expiration of Investcorp’s exclusive negotiation period at the end of April.

The WNBA’s 2022 season tips off Friday with arguably more momentum behind it than ever before — whether due to rising viewership or deeper pockets.

It’s been less than a year since college athletes were approved to make money off their name, image, and likeness, but some NIL deals are already giving the NCAA a reason to crack down: school boosters.

Liverpool wants a $100 million annually for its shirt deal, Brian Flores' lawyers hits back at the NFL, TravisMatthew launches a women's line, and MGM beats expectations.

The Oakland A's could bet on the Las Vegas Strip, Activision Blizzard's CEO could pocket $500 million from the sale to Microsoft, a mini-tournament between Super League holdout teams in the U.S. faces cancellation, and California is getting a dedicated cricket stadium.

Todd Boehly's group has reportedly emerged as the preferred bidder for Chelsea, Inter Miami CF secures a key vote on its new stadium and development area, Walmart gets into the athleisure game, and college athlete data goes on the market.

NFL draftees are guaranteed millions in bonuses and contracts, Amazon reports tepid growth, the Houston Rockets owner plans to develop a high-end casino on the Las Vegas Strip, and Frankie Muniz goes from Nickelodeon to NASCAR.

Amazon is linking up with One Championship on a streaming deal, the Kansas City Chiefs ask for patience on any potential stadium decisions, Authentic Brands Group considers a bid for Ted Baker, and the PGA Tour Superstore seeks to double its store count by 2026.

Xbox sales hit a record in March, Las Vegas expects huge crowds for the NFL Draft, Indian Premier League valuations skyrocket, and a football investor pleads guilty to an illegal cryptocurrency scheme.

The bank overseeing the sale of Chelsea FC is expected to identify a preferred bidder this week, Ubisoft is receiving buyout interest, Inter Miami defends its proposed stadium project, and the sale of the Angels stadium site is clear to proceed.

The Broncos could consider a new stadium after the team is sold, the English Football League is reviewing a bid for Sheffield United, the Oakland A's see record-low attendance, and the Arizona Coyotes plan to charge a lot for limited seats next season.

Teams hanging on to the European Super League got an unfavorable ruling, a major pickleball center is opening in North Carolina, Activision Blizzard gets a partial reprieve from its legal woes, and a group representing numerous gymnasts is suing the FBI.

Netflix doesn't foresee getting into live sports anytime soon, the Atlanta Braves throw Cobb County a $200 million curveball, Dave Stewart leads a group eyeing an MLB team in Nashville, and Lululemon looks to double its revenue in five years.

Disney and Amazon are among the bidders for broadcast rights to the Indian Premier League, bidding for the Denver Broncos is down to five parties, the Cleveland Browns are under investigation for purposefully losing, and the Carolina Panthers have terminated a major headquarters project over a dispute with the local government.

The last three Chelsea bidders are strengthening their bids with new partners, Apple could soon link up with the NFL, the Washington Commanders respond to allegations, and a deal for AC Milan could hinge on support for a new stadium.

AC Milan could be bought by a Middle East sovereign wealth fund, the 2022 World Cup could see record ticket sales, but Qatar faces an accommodation shortage, MLB players' average salary rose 5.9% and the Carolina Panthers could lose their public funding.

Ted Leonsis could add to his Washington, D.C., sports empire, Peloton is cutting prices but raising rates, the Buffalo Bills had interest from other cities, according to New York's governor, and an energy drink company raises money from star athletes.

Nike ranked as the most valuable apparel brand in a recent study, UEFA faces heat for a proposed Champions League change, Todd Boehly's firm invests in influencer marketing, and a sports video technology company raises a Series C round.

Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca detailed how he would proceed should he purchase Chelsea FC, Congress scrutinized allegations against the Washington Commanders and owner Dan Snyder, FIFA is launching a streaming service, and China is beginning to allow video game releases again.

Rob Walton, son of late Walmart founder Sam Walton, has put in a bid to buy the Denver Broncos, the Washington Nationals are exploring a sale, the Oakland A's potential move to Las Vegas hits a snag, and Epic Games raises $2 billion from Sony and the owner of the Lego Group.

A report suggests that the Masters leaves money on the table, MLS NEXT Pro launches with an eye toward the 2026 World Cup, Formula E prepares its Gen3 car, and the maker of Axie Infinity raises funds to recover from a hack.

Tom Brady nearly joined the Miami Dolphins as a player-owner, the NFL has explored a collaboration with Netflix, Chelsea bidders seek to standout from each other, and Formula 1 strikes a media rights deal.

The NFL led a $1.5 billion funding round in Fanatics to the tune of $320 million, Oura is valued at $2.55 billion after its latest funding round, MLB players set new earnings records, and Topps scored a deal with UEFA Championships.

The world’s 10 richest sports owners combine for a net worth of $353 billion, according to Forbes’ 2022 list.

The National Football League is looking to grow its international business to $1 billion annually over the next 10 years — and is using flag football to get to the end zone.

Sacramento plans a $1 billion hub around a soccer stadium, the NCAA explores putting both Final Fours in the same city, the Kansas City Chiefs consider Kansas, and Collectors Holdings raises $100 million.

The bidding war for the rights to broadcast dozens of Indian Premier League matches from 2023 to 2027 could reach $7 billion.

Oak View Group purchased 25 acres in Las Vegas for a $3 billion entertainment campus with a $1 billion, 20,000 seat arena, with the aim to attract new events and professional sports teams to Sin City.

Lululemon surpassed $6 billion in annual revenue for the first time in the company’s history following the release of the athleisure giant’s latest earnings report.

The NFL considers launching a streaming service, Fanatics teams up with WWE, City Football Group adds another team to its roster and France's top soccer leagues finalize a deal with CVC Capital Partners.

The rollercoaster that is the European Super League continues, as Real Madrid is reportedly heading a new project that would exclude English clubs, going against both the Premier League and UEFA.

Formula 1 is coming to Las Vegas, Fox could consider selling Fox Sports, the Yankees reach a $6 billion valuation, and the Calgary Flames sue their insurer.

UEFA is adjusting its financial regulations, Adidas makes a unique play in the NIL space, the Premier Lacrosse League links up with ESPN, and the St. Louis Cardinals manager launches an edtech startup.

The NFL is adjusting policies to allow team deals with blockchain companies, Manchester City was the top earning soccer team in the world last season, Angel Stadium moves closer to being sold, and Sony makes another gaming acquisition.

Nike beat expectations with a $10.9 billion quarter, Saint Peter is reaping rewards from its Cinderella run, Endeavor could be forced to sell the minor league teams it bought, and CVC closes in on a deal for a cut of French soccer media revenue.

Chelsea bids are in and a winner is expected soon, F1 is expected to announce a race in Las Vegas, Hydrow raises $55 million, and an endurance race delivers aid to Ukraine.

Maryland is making its pitch for the Washington Commanders, the new rival to the PGA Tour is on the hunt for media deals, Fox Bet faces issues, and March Madness athletes cash in on NIL.

Endeavor saw revenue growth in what it said was UFC's best year to date, over 200 parties have expressed interest in buying Chelsea FC, Everton is in trouble, and Arctos grows its MLB portfolio.

F1 leverages its growing popularity while eyeing a third U.S. city, Manchester United mulls its options for Old Trafford, Washington D.C. can't match Virginia's bid for the Commanders, and Vail Resorts posts a successful fiscal quarter.

March Madness is likely to set a sports betting record, a well-heeled Broncos bidder emerges, F1 and Salesforce link up, and 777 adds a new soccer team to its roster.

The NCAA had a record disbursement to schools, the NFL wants fully capitalized bids for the Broncos, Chelsea bidders are being directed to the UK government as sponsors back off, and women fuel golf's growth.

Baseball is back after MLB and the MLBPA struck a deal, the U.K. government seized Chelsea FC from Roman Abramovich, Peloton has plans to shift gears and Adidas forecasts a big 2022.

France's soccer governing body has received bids from private equity firms for a cut of its revenue, Lululemon releases its first shoes, and construction has stalled on the Carolina Panthers' new stadium over a payment dispute.

Fenway Sports Group would like to add more teams to its roster, Disney looks to sports betting, Chelsea FC is attracting a growing number of bidders, and Virginia opens the purse strings to lure the Commanders.

Apple is seeking to bundle three major media assets being auctioned by the NFL, Tottenham Hotspur may finally have a stadium sponsor deal, suspicious matches rose along with sports betting in 2021, and a fundraise and acquisition in the fitness space.

UEFA expressed confidence that biennial World Cups will not happen, the WNBA is facing heat over its charter flight ban, the Premier League is scrutinizing its Russian media deals, and a trial over Angel Stadium begins.

Last year, viral social media posts exposed inequities between the NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.

Fanatics is raised $1.5 billion, bringing its valuation to $27 billion, ANTA is opening a FILA-branded hotel, USSF signs a major media rights deal, and Authentic Brands Group closes its purchase of Reebok.

MLB and the MLBPA failed to reach a labor agreement on Tuesday and the league canceled one week of games, Flutter Entertainment's revenue grew, Manchester United's revenue bounced back, and there's a new twist in an ongoing fight over which conference three schools will play in.

MLB labor talks went deep into the night, iFit gets new funding, the Cavs welcome sports betting in their new arena, and the Washington Commanders are eyeing three sites in Virginia for a new stadium.

Ligue 1 is auctioning off $1.7 billion in rights to a media holding company, Churchill Downs is exiting the sports betting business, Authentic Brands Group is buying a majority stake in David Beckham's company, and a new video game-focused SPAC is raising money.

MLB owners are threatening to shorten the season, Planet Fitness is a hit with Gen-Z, New York sportsbooks took losses, and a DAO wants to buy the Denver Broncos.

FuboTV posted a record quarter, FTX is getting into gaming, Telefonica and DAZN are approaching a sublicensing deal for La Liga matches, and Aviron raises a Series A round.

A major consortium is set to challenge Disney, Amazon, and Sony for Indian Premier League rights, the English Premier League is auctioning off its NFT license, Meta makes a gaming investment, and a Florida private equity firm buys a Brazilian soccer team.

The NFL is considering replacing Pepsi as its Super Bowl halftime show sponsor, Phil Mickelson is using the Super Golf League to fight for change in the PGA Tour, video game company acquisitions are ramping up, and Conference USA digs in for a legal battle against three of its schools.

The Tennessee Titans are looking into building a new stadium, Peloton knowingly sold rusted bikes, Nvidia posted record earnings, and Turkish sports has a piracy problem.

The Virginia state legislature is closing in on a deal that would facilitate a new stadium for the Washington Commanders, Formula 1 posted a record year in viewership, Monster Beverage nears a merger, and the Olympics price tag came in higher than expected.

The Big Ten is gearing up for a major media rights auction, most soccer players oppose biennial World Cups, the Super Golf League reportedly has at least 17 sign-ups, and the Professional Fighters League signs a Latin American media rights deal.

ViacomCBS made $8 billion in Q4 and is rebranding to Paramount, A-Rod makes a notable real estate investment, two NFL owners are on the hot seat, and the IOC faces scrutiny over a snowboarder's injury.

The Premier League's global domestic rights surpassed its domestic rights for the first time, the NFL lobbied the government on cryptocurrencies, Microsoft is making moves to appease regulators on its Activision Blizzard deal, and Tom Brady's documentary company is looking to raise $50 million.

Billionaires are lining up bids for the Denver Broncos, high schoolers are making millions on NIL, KKR could make a big investment in blockchain gaming company Animoca Brands, and Nintendo launches Nintendo Switch Sports.

The Super Bowl could move to London in 2026, sale speculation swirls around the Los Angeles Chargers, Jaguar strikes a Formula E partnership, and a lawsuit takes aim at college athlete compensation.

The Broncos could get the NFL's first Black owner, Disney beats expectations, Crypto.com strikes a massive deal with F1's Miami Grand Prix, and a blockchain infrastructure company sees its valuation triple.

The Super Bowl is set to break betting records, SoftBank and Nvidia call off their Arm deal, Nobull expands, and a SDSU gets hit with a Title IX lawsuit.

Nashville quantified the windfall it could see for being chosen for the World Cup, Take Two posted a strong quarter, Roger Federer-backed On Running has strong links to 3G Capital, and the PGA Superstore is seeing huge growth.

This year’s Super Bowl in Los Angeles will feature a glitzy new stadium, a team playing on its home field, and no COVID-19 capacity restrictions.

Amazon reported $137.4 billion in fourth-quarter revenue, missing analysts’ estimates of $137.6 billion.

Tom Brady could score a record broadcasting deal, Meta brings in billions, Floyd Mayweather Jr. launches a NASCAR team, and Ferrari boosted by Formula 1.

Former Dolphins coach Mike Flores is suing the NFL over racial bias allegations, Electronic Arts and Google parent Alphabet reported their earnings, and two Formula 1 rivals might team up in Formula E.

The Beijing Olympics could have been a logical ingredient in China’s recipe to grow its sports industry to $773 billion by 2025.

Formula 1 is reportedly closer to bringing a race to Las Vegas, and a deal could be announced anytime in the next six months.

Apple posted its best quarter ever by revenue, FOS reports on an acquisition in the sports technology industry, Blackstone reels in earnings, and F1 inks a new contract in Singapore.

Tax law could allow a new owner of the Denver Broncos to claim billions in tax write offs, Ohio State is winning the NIL game, Bally's gets a takeover bid, and an acquisition in motorsports.

MLB and its players met twice to discuss labor issues, Olympic sponsors are in a bind, Everton's owner buys in further, and Athletes Unlimited starts a new chapter.

CEO: Reebok's Revenue Could Hit $10B

The world's biggest sports empires get bigger, sports gambling doubles in a year, universities pile up debt, and sports betting looms in Brazil.

Peloton garnered even more bad headlines, Netflix grew to 222 million subscribers, Autograph announced a Series B round and Seawall capital acquired two outdoor sports companies.

The Premier League contributed billions to the U.K. economy, StockX is pairing sneakers with NFTs, the gaming industry boomed, and a major deal in the action sports space.

Peloton is bringing in McKinsey to consult on cost structure, a Turkish gaming startup gets a big investment, Sports Illustrated's manager makes an acquisition, and the Premier Hockey Federation raises its salary cap.

Netflix is working on a tennis docuseries, UEFA finalists bid for a $30 billion in soccer rights, the wellness travel industry booms, and Florida investors turn to European soccer teams.

Apple is preparing to drop billions of live sports, college coach salaries are garnering lawmaker attention, the MLBPA is threatening Endeavor's agents to divest, and the Bears may be heading north.

The top female athletes saw incomes rises, the Titans are eyeing a new stadium, Sony is working to cover for their PS5 shortage, and 2021 fitness data from Garmin.

DAZN may finally get Premier League rights, KKR invites the PIF to join its Telecom Italia deal, a big move in an NWSL ownership saga, and a look at the first college season under new NIL laws.

The NFL is buying into a live events company it used to own, Peloton's second shoe just dropped, and colleges combat betting fraud.

Apple is in talks with MLB, teams could top $10 billion in stadium spending this decade, the Phoenix Coyotes have an arena setback, Sinclair strikes a deal with the NBA, and MSG's insurance claims are rejected.

Dick's Sporting Goods raises its guidance, the Hurricanes' owner invests in pickleball, GameStop embraces the blockchain, and a crypto company plans to buy a golf course with NFT proceeds.

The state of NIL six months in, China's massive sports industry takes a hit, the drone racing league goes virtual, and AR contact lenses.

The NHL and 20 of its teams are suing insurers, Sony pushes hard on VR, so does Liteboxer, and Anta thrives in China.

The FIFA President floats biennial Euros, Fanatics acquires Topps, Mercedes is using its F1 engineers to compete with Tesla, and a major name in MMA loads up on cash.

Nike is making a two-pronged digital shift, Indianapolis set to cash in on College Football Playoffs, Inter Milan could get sold to the PIF, and Zwift announces new products.

Disney's Bob Chapek sees big things for sports, NASCAR charter values double, an acquisition in the outdoors industry, and the NFL contributes $180M to social justice.

Formula 1 had a record season, the Premier League introduced new regulations, Phil Mickelson claims he won the PGA Tour's promotion contest, and Mario Lemieux plays the long game.

Apple is giving out bonuses to retain employees, the Denver Broncos face a lawsuit that could complicate a sale, Peloton sees some ominous signs, and an MLB game could be coming to a Negro League stadium.

FIFA is planning to cap agents' earnings, the golf boom continues, gyms are hampered by Omicron, and Tokyo 2020 costs came in under previous estimates.

Crypto companies are buying Super Bowl ads, the Sydney Harbor Yacht Race returns, Ubisoft faces NFT backlash, and Formula E leads in environmental initiatives.

MLB labor negotiations face major conflicts, athlete-backed SPACs posted losses, a college sports program is getting a new arena, and Australia is making an Olympic push.

Video app Triller is going public at a $5 billion valuation, AC Milan and Inter Milan are building a new stadium, NWSL players want free agency, and Under Armour faces headwinds.

Switching the World Cup from every four years to two could bring in $4.4 billion in additional revenue for FIFA — totaling $11.4 billion — according to a study conducted by Nielsen.

Nike reported $11.4 billion in second-quarter revenue on Monday, beating analysts’ estimates of $11.25 billion.

Crypto investor group WAGMI United is close to buying an English soccer team, Formula E rewrote its financial rules, mobile game spending surged, and Creative Artists Agency filed for an IPO.

An NFL Media stake sale could be months away, Tom Brady and Michael Jordan make business news and Bowlero goes public.

Apple, Meta, and Amazon vie for a major wearables market, Foot Locker unveils a women's brand, Salt Lake City gears up for an Olympic bid, and fan tokens unlock value for teams.

Adidas and Nike are both gearing up to put their brands in the metaverse, MLS is looking to leverage its growing popularity, YouTube TV and Disney are at an impasse, and Chicago could soon offer betting in stadiums.

A U.N. report estimated that the illegal market accounts for as much as $1.7 billion in annual bets. Also, FIFA is expanding partnership opportunities, the NFL looks to international markets, and pickleball is on the rise.

Private equity continues its push into European soccer as La Liga ratified its deal with CVC Capital Partners and Ligue 1 could be next. Also, the NFL raises more cash, Academy Sports posts another profit increase, and the Patriots are revamping their stadium.

Amazon’s evolution into a major player in sports media is beginning to take shape, as the tech giant eyes studio shows that could potentially compete with the daily lineups at ESPN and FS1.

The New York Rangers are the first NHL team to pass a $2 billion valuation, according to Forbes, F1 is coming down the wire, College Football is eyeing a new playoff format, and new data on the return of gyms.

AT&T CEO John Stankey sought to brush off concerns from lawmakers over a planned merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery.

Discovery could swoop in and partner with BT Sport if the latter cannot come to a deal with DAZN.

The Premier League is the latest sports entity to jump into NFTs, which are projected to generate more than $2 billion in transactions in 2022.

Amazon invested in trading card marketplace Dibbs, which offers blockchain-backed fractional shares of sports cards.

Premier League clubs are lining up to oppose a concept floated by the U.K. government to have an independent regulator oversee the league.

Allbirds showed strong revenue growth, but still took a loss in the third quarter.

Disney is ramping up its spending on content from $25 billion to $33 billion.

Soccer leagues have been united in their opposition to FIFA’s proposal to double the frequency of the World Cup, and a new study commissioned by domestic leagues shows why.

While regional sports networks face an uncertain future due to cord-cutting, Bally’s chair Soo Kim told Front Office Sports he sees ample present and future value in them.

Two top European soccer clubs are ending blockchain sponsorship deals in unrelated fallouts.

Major League Baseball seems open to a player lockout if it cannot reach a new collective bargaining agreement by December 1.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney foresees the metaverse as potentially bringing multiple trillions in economic activity.

Peloton has filed lawsuits against rivals Echelon and iFit over alleged patent infringement related to the company’s on-demand fitness classes.

The Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC, may soon add the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins to its roster.

Vancouver is no longer in the running to host the 2026 World Cup, creating an opening for an eleventh U.S. city.

Disney is plotting its own metaverse, using Disney+ as a content platform.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek sounded more open than ever to ESPN embracing sports betting, despite Disney’s family-friendly reputation.

Disney's revenue grew to $18.5 billion as its streaming networks grew and theme parks reopened.

The Premier League is nearing a record deal for its U.S. broadcasting rights.

New York announces sports betting winners, MLS adjusts its private equity rules, Roblox doubles its revenue, and Netflix’s gaming ambitions have an Apple problem.

In today’s Leadoff, Planet Fitness sees record growth, Univision’s Revenue Jumps 20%, Record Premier League Crowds are generating Nearly $1 Million dollars on Match Days, and Cadillac will return to Le Mans After a 20-Year Hiatus.

In today's Leadoff, Peloton slashes its revenue forecast by as much as $1 billion, the return of the NFL season is a big boosts for ViacomCBS, Nintendo lowers its full-year sales forecast for the Switch console, and Acushnet raises its full-year guidance.

In today’s Leadoff, Microsoft steps into the Metaverse, Facebook’s next step as a sports streamer, Caesars looks to sports betting, and two video game giants raise their outlooks.

In today’s Leadoff, Ferrari gets an F1 boost, Ralph Lauren leans into sports, golf legend Greg Norman is leading a rival to the PGA Tour, and Activision Blizzard posts strong earnings while working to fix its company culture.

In today’s Leadoff, Nike looks to the metaverse, Samsung posts record revenue, Climate Pledge Arena opens with high hopes, and Meta ramps up in VR fitness.

U.S. Cities Make Case for World Cup; NFL Teams Look to International Markets; HOKA’s 47% Growth Drives Strong Quarter for Deckers; Skechers Reportedly Considering IPO of its Asia Segment

In today's Leadoff, Amazon generates $110.81 billion in revenue in the third quarter, Fanatics is set to build the first-ever global Olympics online shop, Amazon generates $110.81 billion in revenue in the third quarter, and WNBA star Alana Beard leads effort for Oakland team.

In today's Leadoff, Stan Kroenke’s legal pivot angers NFL owners, Microsoft powered through supply chain issues to post huge gains in Xbox hardware sales, Cleveland’s MLB team offered less than $10K for the Guardians name, and Forbes unveiled its rankings of the NHL’s highest-paid players.

In today's Leadoff, Tom Brady becomes the face of Hertz after its $4.2 billion Tesla order, Apple Fitness+ is expanding to 15 new countries, Silver Lake Partners is reportedly close to acquiring a 30% stake in the Australian Professional Leagues, and soccer brings billions of tourist dollars to the U.K.

n today's Leadoff, Jeff Bezos is reportedly not interested in purchasing at least one NFL team, CVC Capital Partners and RPSG have paid a combined to win bids for two new Indian Premier League teams, as many as 100 European soccer clubs are lining up for a $2.3 billion credit line, and Roblox intends to offer $1 billion of 8.5-year senior unsecured notes.

L.A. Expects Super Bowl Windfall; Advent Eyeing Stake in French Soccer League’s Media Entity; DraftKings to Take Governance Role in Blockchain Network; Powerboat P1 Used Pandemic to Build Business

In today's Leadoff, crypto exchange FTX announced a massive funding round, Equinox is reportedly in talks to go public through a merger with Ares Acquisition, Formula 1 is making its way back to North America, and SoftBank is investing in sports and entertainment.

In today's Leadoff, Disney expects to sell more than $100 million in NHL-related sales this season, Endeavor and Silver Lake are looking to purchase minor league baseball teams, Sportsmap Tech Acquisition prices its IPO at $100 million, and legalized online sports betting is coming to New York, but operating in the state may come with a hefty price tag.

In today's Leadoff, Netflix sees solid third quarter growth, Fox Sports is reportedly close to finalizing a deal to take over broadcasting rights for the UEFA European Championship, American money continues to pour into European soccer, and The National Rugby League is reportedly close to securing a five-year broadcasting rights extension.

In today's Leadoff, Lululemon is preparing to launch a sneaker line, NBA franchises have reached new heights in value, Cristiano Ronaldo is teaming up with billionaire Peter Lim on a venture, and Foot Locker is expanding its offerings and launching a new apparel line.

In today's Leadoff, Disney is reportedly considering cutting ESPN loose, Google’s Fitbit purchase is under scrutiny, Crown Resorts is facing a revoked license for its flagship casino, and the NBA’s top 10 earners are set to pocket a combined $714 million.

In today's Leadoff, the right to the NFL's Super Bowl halftime show could hit the market, BlackRock hits record earnings, collectibles trading app Rally hits a $175 million valuation, and Slinger acquires PlaySight Interactive.

In today's Leadoff, LeBron James’ SpringHill Company is moving into new territory, Wellness technology platform Mindbody announced it has secured a deal to acquire ClassPass, JPMorgan Chase beat expectations with $30.4 billion in third-quarter revenue, and Lamborghini and Indian EV maker Kinetic Green Energy are developing golf carts.

In today's Leadoff, adidas CEO speaks out against a biennial World Cup, Beijing Olympics sponsors face a $110 billion predicament, CrossFit launches a health program, and EcoSki is offering luxury ski wear rentals.

In today's Leadoff, we look at Disney's ESPN predicament, Apple's new Series 7 watch is facing delays, Bally’s sports betting and gaming strategy, and ESPN unveils broadcast plans the new NHL season.

In today's Leadoff, the world’s biggest athletic shoe manufacturer is facing massive labor shortages in Vietnam related to the pandemic, a gaming platform that lets fans bet against their friends, the sports collectibles market continues to see record sales this year, and the NHL has its eyes on Mexico.

In today's Leadoff, Electronic Arts is “exploring the idea of renaming our global EA SPORTS football games,” MGM Resorts will seek to gain control of its U.S.-based sports betting venture BetMGM if DraftKings succeeds in purchasing Entain, iFIT postpones its IPO, and the NHL looks to Mexico to expand its fan base.

In today's Leadoff, a Twitch hack reveals what some of the top-earning gamers make, college athletes could collectively earn as much as $1.5 billion this year, Electronic Arts files a patent for technology that will make online friend recommendations to gamers based on their gaming interests, and Formula E bounces back from the pandemic to record its most successful season to date.

In today's Leadoff, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league expects to generate more than $5 billion in revenue, the richest U.S. sports team owners’ wealth increases 42% in one year, Sony-Zee merger plans to bid for the Indian Premier League rights, and Washington Football Team’s offices are raided by the DEA.

In today's Leadoff, we cover Apple dominating as a gaming platform, MLB attendance hitting a 37-year low, The Athletic losing $41 million in 2020, and “Axie Infinity” is now valued at $30 billion.

In today's Leadoff, FIFA considers moving headquarters to the U.S., Excel is suing Endeavor for poaching MLB agents, the Glazer family takes a similar approach with both of its sports franchises, and ‘Genshin Impact’ mobile generates $2 billion in its first year

In today's Leadoff, how the National Football League is strengthening its international presence, why Electronic Arts is betting billions on mobile gaming, NFL star Lamar Jackson is representing himself in negotiations with his team on an extension to his rookie contract, and Nintendo is disavowing reports that it has another console in the works.

In today's Leadoff, we look at Amazon is making its move into personal fitness, Microsoft allows Epic Games and Amazon in its app store, Andreessen Horowitz is reportedly raising a gaming-focused fund, and SeventySix Capital has formed a second venture capital fund focused primarily on sports betting.

In today's Leadoff, Netflix's CEO talks about the company's gaming efforts, how Peloton loans are a stable income source for investors, Amazon finally launches its "New World," and the Buffalo Bills' plan to help pay for their proposed new stadium.

In today's Leadoff we cover MGM buying a Vegas casino and resort operations in a $5.5 billion deal, how Peloton customer loans are a popular source of stable income for investors, the Washington Spirit calls on their majority owner to sell, and how the L.A. Clippers have secured $800 million in 10 days for the Intuit Dome.

In today's Leadoff, we look at Disney's sports-betting plans, the Chicago Bears' desire for stadium upgrades, top clubs speak out against FIFA's World Cup proposal, and Minute Media raises capital focused on sports betting.

In today's Leadoff we cover Nike's latest earnings report, the latest legal development in the Los Angeles Rams' relocation from St. Louis case, how legal sports betting in the U.S. has set off a tug-of-war over decades-old U.K. betting companies, and how Comcast wants to “remain one of the premier” entertainment and sports content creators.

In today's Leadoff, we cover Netflix and its live sports strategy, how Manchester United wants to negotiate its own media deals, Crypto.com's deals with sports brands now tops more than $400 million, and MLS and Liga MX plan to expand Leagues Cup to all teams.

In today's Leadoff, DAZN is in advanced talks to acquire BT Sport, rowing machine maker Hydrow reached nearly $200 million funding, Activision Blizzard is facing an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Arizona Coyotes have submitted a proposal for a $1.7 billion arena and entertainment complex.