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Yahoo Finance's Dan Roberts brings you to the intersection of sports and finance. Athletes, teams, leagues, and brands: we break it all down. If you care about sports and money, you need to listen.

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Yahoo Finance Sportsbook episodes:

04.25.2019
Deep Dive: America’s Sneaker Wars
NPD Group sneaker analyst Matt Powell joins Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts and Reggie Wade for the ultimate sneaker industry roundup— it’s the finale of the Sportsbook podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
04.16.2019
The Tiger Effect
Tiger Woods is fully back after winning the 2019 Masters. Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts and Myles Udland discuss how big this is for the golf business-- and why it may be a problem. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
04.11.2019
Activision Blizzard’s big bet on esports
Are esports players athletes? Dan Roberts interviews Activision Blizzard Esports Leagues CMO Daniel Cherry at the IEG World conference in Chicago. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
04.04.2019
MLS Commissioner tells all
MLS Commissioner Don Garber sat down for an extensive on-stage interview with Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts on league expansion, sports betting policy, and cord-cutting. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
03.28.2019
MLB 2019 preview party
Yahoo Sports baseball writer Hannah Keyser joins host Dan Roberts ahead of MLB Opening Day to talk best teams, best contracts, Harper, Trout, Machado, and all the most fun storylines. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
03.21.2019
Meet the new AAF chairman
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon invested big in the Alliance of American Football. He tells host Dan Roberts why. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
03.14.2019
NFL trade madness: Beckham, Brown and beyond
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Matt Harmon joins host Dan Roberts to break down a wild week of NFL trades, and even play the “face of the league” game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
03.07.2019
MIT Sloan recap: How’s the analytics revolution going?
Fantasy basketball writer Alex Rikleen gives us the biggest takeaways from this year’s MIT Sloan Analytics Conference, and how teams are (or are not) taking advantage of new data. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
02.28.2019
Kayla Harrison and PFL take aim at UFC
MMA fighter and two-time Olympic gold medalist Kayla Harrison joins host Dan Roberts to talk about how the PFL can challenge the UFC’s dominance in MMA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
02.21.2019
Where NBA stars are investing now
Rudy Cline-Thomas of Mastry Inc., tech investor and Andre Iguodala’s business partner, shares his rules for athlete investing and why NBA stars are drawn to tech. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
02.14.2019
Scoring the Alliance of American Football debut
The AAF, a brand new pro football league, made its big debut on CBS. How’d it do? Frank Schwab of Yahoo Sports reviews with host Dan Roberts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
02.07.2019
Here comes the Alliance of American Football
This year, the Super Bowl does not mean the end of football. A new pro league, the AAF, kicks off on Feb. 9 on CBS. AAF CEO Charlie Ebersol joins Dan Roberts to discuss the league’s game plan. See acast.com/privacy...
01.31.2019
Super Bowl 53 preview with Michael Lombardi
Former Patriots executive Michael Lombardi joins Dan Roberts to break down the dynasty and give his Super Bowl analysis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
01.23.2019
Super Bowl 53 ticket price predictions
TickPick CEO Brett Goldberg joins host Dan Roberts to break down the Super Bowl 53 ticket resale market, and exactly when to buy your tickets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
01.17.2019
NFL Playoffs with Jay Busbee
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Jay Busbee joins host Dan Roberts to talk about the 4 teams left in the hunt, the Year of the QB, and coach firings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
12.27.2018
The year in esports
2018 was a gigantic year for Fortnite, but the numbers have not grown as fast for other games. Gaming journalist Imad Khan joins host Dan Roberts to review the year in esports growth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
12.20.2018
DAZN makes its move in America
Sports streaming service DAZN is targeting U.S. sports fans with boxing and MMA. DAZN EVP of North America Joe Markowski joins host Dan Roberts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
12.13.2018
The greatest upset in sports history?
ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap joins host Dan Roberts to talk boxing and the new 30 For 30 documentary about when Buster Douglas knocked out Mike Tyson in 1990. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
12.06.2018
USGA chief on the new golf rules
USGA director Mike Davis joins host Dan Roberts and Yahoo Finance’s Myles Udland to talk about the new USGA rules, Tiger and Phil, and the state of the sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
11.29.2018
MLS is on fire in Atlanta
The MLS team in Atlanta keeps breaking attendance records, as the team there also competes in the MLS Playoffs this week. Yahoo Finance’s MLS superfan Kevin Chupka joins host Dan Roberts to discuss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
11.15.2018
World Series review + Tiger-Phil preview
Double episode! Myles Udland and host Dan Roberts look back at the 2018 World Series and talk baseball’s popularity, then look ahead to the Tiger Woods vs Phil Mickelson golf showdown happening on the day after Thanksgiving. See acast.com/privacy for...
11.08.2018
The Business of Bill Belichick
Ian O’Connor, author of the new book “Belichick,” joins host Dan Roberts to spill the beans on the coach’s style, relationships, business dealings, and secrets to his success. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
11.01.2018
Mike Lombardi on NFL dynasties
Former NFL team exec Mike Lombardi won two Super Bowl rings and has a new book out on what he learned. He talks Patriots, Belichick, Saban, and Vegas Raiders with host Dan Roberts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
10.24.2018
Paul Rabil’s new lax league
Lacrosse star Paul Rabil is launching a pro lacrosse league, a competitor to Major League Lacrosse. He dives into the venture, athlete marketing, and digital media with host Dan Roberts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
10.18.2018
Dale Earnhardt Jr. opens up
Dale Earnhardt Jr talks candidly on concussions, business decisions, how Nascar can attract new fans, and women in racing. Taped at BUILD. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
10.11.2018
Michael Lewis on sports in 2018
Michael Lewis, author of “Moneyball” and “The Big Short,” joins host Dan Roberts to talk about everything in sports: NFL and Trump, golf, the stat revolution in baseball, sports betting, and the NCAA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
10.04.2018
The Shark talks Tiger, Trump and Ryder Cup
Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts and Myles Udland grill golf legend Greg Norman on the Ryder Cup drama, Tiger’s return, Trump and golf, and course design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
09.27.2018
Martellus Bennett on everything
Host Dan Roberts shares the audio from his recent interview with Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, who had a lot to say on everything from entrepreneurship to mobile tech to Nike and Colin Kaepernick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...
09.20.2018
Trump and the USFL
“Football for a Buck” author Jeff Pearlman joins host Dan Roberts to talk about the short-lived USFL, Trump’s role in its demise, and how the lessons of the USFL are resurfacing today with the NFL. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...
09.13.2018
NFL Week 1 storylines
Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts and Myles Udland review the first week of a new NFL season and argue about the ratings prospects, the broadcasters, the new QBs, the new coaches, and Bill Belichick’s coaching tree. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...
09.06.2018
Nike, Kaepernick, and NFL advertising
A new NFL season kicks off and there’s a lot of ground to cover with guest Brian Cristiano of ad agency Bold Worldwide. We talk sponsors, politics, Nike and Kaepernick, changing viewing habits, and social platforms. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
08.30.2018
The new Moneyball
Ben Reiter, author of the new book Astroball, joins us to talk about this MLB season and the broader popularity of pro baseball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
08.23.2018
Do athlete endorsements still count?
Some were baffled by Uniqlo signing Roger Federer to a 10-year endorsement deal. Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts and Adriana Belmonte debate whether athlete endorsement deals still matter to sports fans See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
08.16.2018
Tiger and the 2018 golf Majors in review
With the PGA Championship in the rearview mirror, Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts and Myles Udland bring on Chris Solomon of the No Laying Up podcast to review the four Majors and the summer of Tiger Woods. See acast.com/privacy for privacy...
08.09.2018
Hollywood LeBron James
LeBron is heading to L.A. and he has TV shows coming on Showtime, HBO, and Starz. As his business empire grows, and as Trump tweets about him, what is his influence in the NBA? Fantasy basketball expert Alex Rikleen joins...
08.02.2018
Does MLB need to change?
Attendance at ballparks is down. Host Dan Roberts brings on Yahoo Finance baseball fans Myles Udland and Michael Kelley to debate what MLB should or shouldn’t do to fix things. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
07.26.2018
Tiger is truly back
After Tiger Woods came close to winning the British Open, host Dan Roberts and Myles Udland discuss his big business impact on the sport, and his win potential. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
07.19.2018
Fortnite 101
Fortnite is sweeping the pro sports world. Athletes are obsessed. What is it? Videogame journalist Imad Khan joins host Dan Roberts to explain. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
07.12.2018
The Cornhole Commish
It’s the week of the American Cornhole League national championships-- yes, it’s a thing, and parts of it are shown on ESPN2. Host Dan Roberts interviews ACL director Stacey Moore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
07.04.2018
July 4 food and games
Special edition of Sportsbook! Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts, Jen Rogers, and Myles Udland discuss and debate their 4th of July sports and eating traditions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
06.28.2018
Puma, Yeezy, Air Jordans
Dan Roberts brings on Yahoo Finance’s resident sneakerhead Reggie Wade to talk about Puma’s push into the NBA, what Adidas owes Kanye, and the supposed “twilight of Air Jordans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
06.21.2018
PGA Tour pro Kevin Streelman at Travelers
Kevin Streelman, 2014 winner of the Travelers Championship, speaks to Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts and Myles Udland before this year’s tournament. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
06.14.2018
Blockchain hype in sports
As Yahoo Finance puts on its second cryptocurrency summit, host Dan Roberts looks at the possible use cases for crypto and blockchain in sports business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
06.08.2018
SportsCenter goes digital
Dan Roberts looks at the new digital-only formats of ESPN’s SportsCenter and talks to two hosts, Scott Van Pelt and Victoria Arlen See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
05.31.2018
DFS after the sports betting ruling
After the May 14 SCOTUS decision on sports betting, DraftKings quickly moved to offer betting, while FanDuel sold to PaddyPower. Dustin Gouker of Legal Sports Report joins host Dan Roberts to discuss. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
05.24.2018
NFL bans kneeling
NFL owners make surprise decision to fine teams if players don’t stand during the anthem— Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts and Rick Newman discuss the huge business implications. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
05.17.2018
Streaming wars
British media company Perform Group is launching its sports streaming platform DAZN in the US, beginning with a $1 billion boxing deal. Dan sits with Simon Denyer, CEO and founder of Perform Group. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
05.10.2018
ESPN and the sports streaming race
After ESPN brings SportsCenter to Snapchat and Twitter, Yahoo Finance’s Dan Roberts and Myles Udland discuss and debate the merits of creating sports programs specifically for social media. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
05.03.2018
Baseball is back and doing just fine
Yahoo Sports baseball guy Mike Oz joins Dan Roberts to talk about the new MLB season and give his World Series prediction and his pick for the face of baseball. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
04.26.2018
How the NFL Draft got big
Yahoo Sports NFL reporter Charles Robinson joins Dan Roberts to talk about the big business of the 2018 NFL Draft See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's Yahoo Finance Sportsbook about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Yahoo Finance Sportsbook episodes:

Deep Dive: America’s Sneaker Wars

The Tiger Effect

Activision Blizzard’s big bet on esports

MLS Commissioner tells all

MLB 2019 preview party

Meet the new AAF chairman

NFL trade madness: Beckham, Brown and beyond

MIT Sloan recap: How’s the analytics revolution going?

Kayla Harrison and PFL take aim at UFC

Where NBA stars are investing now

Scoring the Alliance of American Football debut

Here comes the Alliance of American Football

Super Bowl 53 preview with Michael Lombardi

Super Bowl 53 ticket price predictions

NFL Playoffs with Jay Busbee

The year in esports

DAZN makes its move in America

The greatest upset in sports history?

USGA chief on the new golf rules

MLS is on fire in Atlanta

World Series review + Tiger-Phil preview

The Business of Bill Belichick

Mike Lombardi on NFL dynasties

Paul Rabil’s new lax league

Dale Earnhardt Jr. opens up

Michael Lewis on sports in 2018

The Shark talks Tiger, Trump and Ryder Cup

Martellus Bennett on everything

Trump and the USFL

NFL Week 1 storylines

Nike, Kaepernick, and NFL advertising

The new Moneyball

Do athlete endorsements still count?

Tiger and the 2018 golf Majors in review

Hollywood LeBron James

Does MLB need to change?

Tiger is truly back

Fortnite 101

The Cornhole Commish

July 4 food and games

Puma, Yeezy, Air Jordans

PGA Tour pro Kevin Streelman at Travelers

Blockchain hype in sports

SportsCenter goes digital

DFS after the sports betting ruling

NFL bans kneeling

Streaming wars

ESPN and the sports streaming race

Baseball is back and doing just fine

How the NFL Draft got big