Any fan of football in the 1980's was reminded of Joe Theismann last week when it seemed like the world stopped after Damar Hamlin's injury. This week we chat with the man who suffered a catastrophic injury that forever changed the way television covers severe injuries in the NFL. We also preview the top 15 sports business issues ahead in 2023.

This week, we look back at the top 15 sports business issues of 2022. We also sit down with one of the greatest college football coaches of all time, Nick Saban, who talks about his upbringing in West Virginia and the impact of his father as a coach.

With reach and fragmentation of TV audiences becoming a big obstacle for pro sports teams, might the future be an ode to the past? Scripps Sports President Brain Lawlor certainly thinks so, and believes their ability to offer over-the-air solutions might be the answer teams are looking for.

64 years ago next month, Willie O'Ree became the first black hockey player in the NHL, when he skated onto the ice for the Boston Bruins. This week, we talk with the "Jackie Robinson of hockey" about his experience in the NHL, and how he has dedicated his career to spreading a love of hockey to kids around the world.

In the month of philanthropy and giving, this week we talk to a leader who has been revolutionary both in NBA front offices and at home. Our featured guest is basketball legend and co-founder of the Orlando Magic, Pat Williams. He shares some incredible stories from his NBA title team in Philadelphia, time leading the expansion effort in Orlando and as the parent of 19 children.

What's it like to organize tours, to a city the size of Charlotte, that is hosting the world's biggest sporting event at eight stadiums within its borders? This week we are joined by Roadtrips Lead Host Matt Guenther, who breaks down the experience over the first week in Doha, Qatar.

This week, Rick is in Qatar with all of the details about sports business relating to the World Cup. We also look ahead to what is next, with National Women's Soccer League CEO Marla Messing.

It's going to be a World Cup unlike any before and Rick Horrow is in Qatar to see it all. This week we get ready by talking to the Grandfather of U.S. soccer, Alan Rothernberg, a sports executive that has done more for the sport in the United States than almost anyone else in history.

After listening to George Steinbrener talk to his class about "sports business" as a student at Syracuse, Brandon Steiner was inspired to pursue it as a career. Three decades later, he is an industry leader in the world of sports memorabilia.

The next 50 quarters of sports are going to be dominated by new technologies. Big innovations are already happening in payments and currency and STAKS founder and CEO Scott Pranger is at the forefront. This week he talks with Rick about the future including Web 3.0, crypto, NFT’s and much more.