Keeping Score

The first African American woman to travel to space Mae Jemison discusses her field and the similarities to sports. She spoke recently at an event associated with the LPGA’s Indy Women in Tech Championship. Plus, thoughts on ownership changes in the NBA and the tv ratings for NFL games.

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Los Angeles Rams Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Football Operations Kevin Demoff explains why the team believes in quarterback Jared Goff who struggled his rookie year. Demoff also discusses the effort to build a new stadium as part of a sports and entertainment complex. Plus, our take on Snapchat’s expanded partnership with the NFL.

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LPGA star Morgan Pressel discusses the connection between sponsors and the women’s golf tour. She also talks about her career and future plans. Plus, why Kevin Durant may owe teammate Steph Curry and why there are fewer American top tennis players.

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Former Chicago Cubs player Pete Lacock talks how it feels to be affiliated with the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs and why he chose sports over the movie business. Plus, what this weekend’s epic bout between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor could mean for the boxing business.

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A $1.2 billion bid from Derek Jeter and other investors for the Miami Marlins is reportedly headed to Major League Baseball for approval. Jeter would serve as CEO. We discuss the success of former star players in team management and name our favorite. Plus, a conversation about the rising importance of data and analytics in sports with Jessica Gelman who runs the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference and works with the Kraft family which owns the New England Patriots.

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Why the Miami Dolphins’ signing of quarterback Jay Cutler was a good business decision. Plus, a look at the continued effort of the Jacksonville Jaguars to make an impression on NFL fans in London and the relationship between the LPGA and a major sponsor. We talk with former adviser to President George W. Bush and current Wal-Mart executive Dan Bartlett.

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Former Oakland Raiders CEO and current BIG3 CEO Amy Trask talks about her experience in the executive ranks of the NFL team and the 3-on-3 basketball league. The author of "You Negotiate Like a Girl" also discusses her view of gender in the workplace. Plus...details on some of the top athletes in the Horrow Sports/MVPindex Power 100.

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Former college football star and NFL draft pick Marcus Lattimore discusses his transition into the business world after his athletic career was cut short by injury. He also talks about the work he is doing to help other athletes adjust to life once their careers on the playing field end. Plus, what the latest study of brains of former NFL players could mean for football.

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Buyout firm Apollo is buying golf course operator ClubCorp for $1.1 billion as the sport experiences growth in terms of new players and higher purses at major tournaments. We discuss the health of the sport and also how it provides a boost to organizations working with the tournaments. Glen Mack, the executive director of culinary school Brightwater talks about how his students are benefitting from a relationship with the LPGA. Plus, a look at how much the Houston Rockets could fetch as the NBA team goes up for sale.

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Catapult president of North America Brian Kopp discusses the company’s wearable technology and its relationship with Major League Baseball. He also talks about the growth of the business and its long-term strategy. Plus, an update on bidding for the Miami Marlins and future Olympic games.

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