Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, Carolina Panthers billionaire owner David Tepper is seeking up to $212 million from the city of Charlotte to help him land an MLS franchise. Tepper, who paid $2.3 billion to buy the Panthers last year, is looking for help in building a headquarters for the prospective soccer franchise, plus renovations to Bank of America Stadium to make it more soccer-friendly. Also discussed is a new subscription service being launched by Dr. David Chao, a former NFL team physician. Well known for offering quick opinions on NFL injuries via Twitter, Chao is creating a website aimed for sports gamblers and fantasy players looking for an edge. Also talked about is a legal battle in England between Liverpool and New Balance, which makes their jerseys. Liverpool is trying to sign a new partnership with Nike, and New Balance says it has the right to match any offer.

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr

Producer: Colin Tipton

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