Keeping Score

Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation CEO Steve Salem discusses how the organization in many ways operates just like a business. He also talks about its mission and growth. The foundation has built 65 youth development parks in all 50 states serving more than 1.2 million children each year. Plus, who could join Stephen Curry in the NBA’s $200 million club and the impact of having the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Miami.

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Milton Lee who worked for Prokhorov discusses his former boss, the challenge of building Barclays Center, and his new venture Keemotion. The company automates the production of basketball games and practices. Plus, the latest on the legal challenges facing FanDuel and DraftKings and why Disney’s deal with the Orlando Magic makes sense.

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Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick explains why he likes that the university’s football team is not part of a major conference. He also praises the college football playoff and discusses the challenges student-athletes have dealing with social media abuse. Plus, how Major League Baseball may benefit from the career of prospect Hunter Greene.

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How franchises may have to change their marketing as governments try to restrict the way teams raise money for new stadiums. Plus, Gary Player, Rob Manfred, John McCain and more as we share highlights of our first 100 episodes of Keeping Score.

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Noah Basketball CEO John Carter discusses his company’s technology, is designed to improve the shooting percentage of basketball players. Carter says the product is used by more than 100 teams at the NBA, college, and high school level. He also talks about his business plan. Plus, Major League Baseball goes to London and the NHL celebrates its success in Nashville.

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How professional hockey has benefitted from the broad geography of the teams making the NHL playoffs. Plus, a discussion on the potential impact of Tiger Woods’ arrest on his sponsorship deals.

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Legendary race car driver AJ Foyt and his son Larry discuss the changes to the sport including the increasing role of technology. Plus, we discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers’ jersey sponsorship deal and Jordan Spieth’s appearance on a Wheaties box.

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A LPGA tournament in September will take place inside and around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway which hosts the Indianapolis 500. Plus, the main sponsor of the golf tournament will also sponsor Indy Car Driver Zach Veach’s car at the famed race. We talk with the CEO of the sponsor about its involvement and with Veach about his preparation for the big race. Plus, we discuss the financial future of Minnesota Timberwolves’ star Karl Anthony Towns in this week’s edition of Keeping Score.

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PGA of America Chief Commercial Officer Jeff Price discusses the ways his organization is trying to make golf more appealing. From increasing the role of technology to developing team games to draw in more young people. He also talks about his work with sponsors and how social media has changed the way they communicate with their potential audience. Plus, the latest on the bidding for the Miami Marlins in this week’s episode of Keeping Score.

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Bruin Sports Capital Founder George Pyne discusses his career with NASCAR and IMG and his current role searching for investment opportunities in the sports business space. Also, how fans may one day have access to detailed information on Tom Brady’s sleeping and eating patterns and the latest on the battle to buy the Miami Marlins.

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