The Las Vegas Grand Prix was one of the most controversial sporting events this year. But the good news is that I was on the ground in Las Vegas last week, so today’s podcast will provide some insight into how the event actually went. Enjoy!

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The Aspen Institute released its State of Play 2023 report on youth sports trends in the United States. So, this podcast will highlight key findings from the report (with a focus on participation rates), examine the “why” behind these findings, and discuss their implications for the business of professional sports. Enjoy!

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Formula 1 is hosting its inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix this weekend. They have spent more than $500 million to put on the event, but there have been plenty of problems — road closures, hotel prices, unsold tickets, etc. — and many people believe the race will be a one-and-done. So today’s podcast breaks down why that isn’t going to happen, including how much money Formula 1 expects to make on the event and why they are promoting it themselves. Enjoy!

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ESPN Bet debuts on Tuesday, November 14 — But will it succeed? This podcast will look at ESPN Bet’s upcoming debut as a digital sports book, Penn’s gamble on the ESPN brand, where the sports betting market stands, and ultimately ponder if ESPN Bet will be a winner for both companies. Enjoy!

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The 2023 season saw quite possibly the most changes we’ve seen in a long time for MLB. New rules were put in place to speed up the game and make it more appealing — which were hotly debated between baseball fans and purists alike — and now we have some data to show how those changes affected MLB’s business. This podcast will be a season in review of MLB’s business for the 2023 season. Enjoy!

The ongoing class action lawsuit against the UFC resulted in the unsealing of evidence that revealed past fighter payouts from athletes including Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Ronda Rousey, Anderson Silva and more. The evidence is a clear view at how the UFC paid its fighters from 2011 to 2016 (with most parameters likely holding true in today’s operations), and the clearest view we’ve ever seen into any of the UFC’s fighter pay practices. This podcast will break down the revealed financial information from the lawsuit, how it compares to the typical boxing split, and what the information has revealed about the UFC’s business practices. Enjoy!

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Today’s podcast is a Q&A-style episode with questions sourced from the Microsoft Teams chat. If you haven’t already joined the chat, join here:

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Pro Football Focus (PFF) has become the go-to name in football analytics. The company is owned and run by NBC color commentator and former NFL receiver Cris Collinsworth, is featured on NBC’s Sunday Night Football, and is the center of weekly fan debates over its player grades during football season. This podcast will break down the money and business behind PFF, including its founding, its fast rise in the world of football, and where the business stands today. Enjoy!

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The University of Michigan football team — the 8-0 squad that is the current betting favorite to win the national championship — is under investigation for illegally stealing signs from its opponents. There’s a lot out there on this scandal and a lot to process. So this podcast will break down the who, what, where, when and why behind the investigation, providing a breakdown that shows where we’re at in the process so far and what could be next. Enjoy!

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Crystal Palace Chairman Steve Parish recently said that the Premier League is considering the implementation of a cost cap for club wages. This podcast will look at how a salary cap would impact the league, how a cap would make the EPL look like an American sports league, what an EPL salary cap figure could be, and more. Enjoy!

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