Keeping Score

Sports Business Analyst Rick Horrow talks with the playmakers, deal makers and rule makers in the world of sports. Plus, he gives his take on items in the news using his 30 years of experience doing deals for teams, leagues and players in the $750 billion business of sports. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Sports news minute: Hockey Diversity Alliance
The Hockey Diversity Alliance has pushed the NHL to take a stand on racial issues within the sport.
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Sports news minute: Video game trends
Kap returns and video games continue to trend away from standalone purchases.
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Sports news minute: Super Bowl impact on South ...
The numbers are in on the 2020 Super Bowl in Miami and they are big.
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Sports news minute: Golf TV Update
An update on TV news in the world of golf including CBS’s maneuvering to work a Masters Tournament around SEC football and the NFL.
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Sports news minute: A new era of college football
This isn’t your grandfather’s college football experience. At traditional powers like Oklahoma, new technology has transformed game day.
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Televised sports bonanza
For the first time in sports history last week, the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS and WNBA all played games on the same day. Since most of them are in empty venues, what are the implications for television and what do the numbers tell us about the impact?...
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Sports news minute: Noonan wants a shot
Will a Caddyshack star fulfill his dream of carrying a bag at the U.S. Open? 
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Sports news minute: Pistons get creative with t...
The Pistons are providing an innovative option to season ticket holders in the form of an IPO.
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Sports news minute: Angels Stadium bargain
Did the Angels get a bargain-basement deal for their stadium?
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Sports news minute: Golf surging
From retail sales to rounds played to TV ratings, the sport of golf is experiencing a surge.
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Sports news minute: NFL live attendance
It looks like only around 3% of the tickets normally available at NFL home openers will be on the market.
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Alev Kelter, USA women's rugby athlete
With the recent announcement that the 2021 Olympics in Japan will move forward "with or without COVID", this week is the perfect time to sit down with one of the U.S. athletes that will be there. Alev Kelter, one of the top ...
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Sports news minute: Premier League TV agreement
Two weeks from the start of the season, the number of Premier League matches that will be offered on television is still under negotiation.
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Sports news minute: NFL Debt Refinancing
The NFL has recently taken out more than $3.2 billion in debt to help teams weather the pandemic.
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Fans speak on return
A survey of 4000 people who regularly attend major sports and entertainment events reveals when most will feel comfortable to attend again.
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College Football Kickoff
Week 0 of college football is complete and week one of FBS action is coming up. The traditional powerhouses have a few weeks left in camp, making it the perfect time to talk with the most successful coach in the country. Nick Saban reflects on...
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Sports news minute: NASCAR teams liking format
After a season of one-day racing, NASCAR teams are pushing for the same format for much of 2021.
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Sports news minute: College athletes bill of ri...
It’s already happened in several states, but federal legislation may soon be passed ensuring certain rights for college athletes.
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Sports news minute: NFL sideline protocols
If you aren’t working in 1 of 10 category areas during NFL games this year, you won’t be on the sideline.
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Sports news minute: NBA & NHL sponsors spending...
472 brands have already spent big on both the NBA and NHL postseason.
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Sports news minute: U.S. Open sponsors stay fle...
Tennis sponsors like Babolat are staying flexible when planning product and apparel unveilings for the rest of the year.
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Comeback greater than the setback?
The jury is still out on if the comeback will be greater than the setback, but some positive news over the last week in sports business is showing some good signs. This week we talk with professional golfer Blake Morris, who is currently&n...
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Sports news minute: Fan plan at Kentucky Derby
It will be the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby on September 5th and “the greatest two minutes in sports” will be in front of a fraction of the fans it normally is.
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Sports news minute: Mahomes first endorsement deal
With no shortage of cash after a new contract, Patrick Mahomes first endorsement deal is for equity.
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Sports news minute: Mets sale process
The sale process of the New York Mets is coming to a final step after 8+ months.
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