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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How to lure the Super Bowl and Final Four
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on how the city has become a major player for sports championships. He also talks about efforts to help other cities negotiate with leagues and teams. Plus, hear my thoughts on the economic viability of DraftKings and...
18 min
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London not ready for NFL team now
Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping discusses his team’s annual trip to London and the growth of American football there. He also talks about his career in sports business. Plus, hear my thoughts on daily fantasy sports, and why bull riding...
20 min
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Why college football playoff could expand
University of Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione explains why he believes the four-team NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision playoff could grow to six or eight teams. He also talks about the “self-sustaining” nature of his department...
20 min
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$400 million pit stop for Daytona International...
Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood talks about the three-year effort to upgrade the historic facility and keep fans coming to the track instead of watching the big race at home. Plus, hear my thoughts on the business of Major...
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Larry Lucchino: A Baseball Life
The former executive with the Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, and Boston Red Sox discusses his career in sports and the challenges he faced. He also talks about the importance of having a successful team in the front office and the growth of...
21 min
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Shakes, urine tests and the Miami Dolphins
Description: Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium CEO Tom Garfinkel on the sports science involved in keeping players at their peak. Plus he discusses what it takes to bring the organization to London for this week’s game and his experience working...
20 min
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How to develop more U.S. tennis stars
Tennis Hall of Famer Butch Buchholz gives his prescription for making Americans more competitive in professional tennis. Plus, he details his role in developing the professional game and growing the sport. I also give my take on the growing fantasy...
22 min
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Can the NFL finally tackle Europe?
Executive Vice President of NFL International Mark Waller talks about the growth of American football outside the U.S. especially in the United Kingdom, which he says is the ideal spot to host games. He also shares what the league is...
21 min
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The Serena Williams Effect at the U.S. Open
U.S. Open Chief Revenue Officer Lew Sherr talks about the impact Serena Williams is having on this year’s tennis tournament. She is trying to become only the fourth women’s player to win all four major tournaments in the same year. He also talks...
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The business of the Pac-12 Networks with Lydia ...
Podcast Summary: Pac-12 Networks President Lydia Murphy-Stephans discusses the launch of the college sports television network and multimedia company and its effort to televise basketball games in China. She also explains the business model and how...
18 min
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Six years, $1 billion paper profit. That’s the ...
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross talks about the skyrocketing valuation of his NFL franchise. He also compares owning a team to owning a real estate business and I give my take on sports and social media on this week's edition of Keeping Score.
17 min
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The Tennis Channel audience may surprise you
Tennis Channel CEO Ken Solomon discusses the diversity of his audience and how the network has grown over the past 10 years. Plus hear my thoughts on the rising cost of a Super Bowl ad and a potential new sports league in the sky.
20 min
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Trying to disrupt the sports media landscape wi...
Former NASCAR and IMG executive George Pyne discusses his new venture Bruin Sports Capital. He has raised $250 million to help companies in the media space grow. Plus, hear my thoughts on Deflategate, and the troubles with the field where the next...
14 min
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Inside the Yankees TV network
YES Network CEO Tracy Dolgin talks about the risks the Yankees took in establishing a television network and how the business has evolved. Plus, he discusses what baseball needs to change to attract younger fans.
17 min
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Inside NASCAR with Steve Herbst
NASCAR Senior Vice President of Broadcasting and Production, Steve Herbst discusses the challenges in bringing the sport to tv viewers and the remarkable attachment of the fans to the drivers and auto makers behind it.
15 min
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Gary Bettman on the health of the NHL
National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman talks about the growth of the game as well as some of the areas needing improvement. Plus, I give my thoughts on stadium issues in St. Louis and Miami and the attempt to create Saturday night NBA...
13 min
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Gary Player on golf, Donald Trump, and his brand
Legendary golfer Gary Player talks about his issues with new golf courses, why Donald Trump deserves a mulligan, and his relationship with his sponsors.
19 min
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and thoughts on th...
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred discusses his new job and the importance of modernizing the game in the debut episode the podcast "Keeping Score." Also, we’ll take a look at what the Women’s World Cup win could mean for the ear...
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