Keeping Score

Sports and politics have become intertwined in 2020 unlike at any point in American history. This week we go inside the numbers related to sports and the U.S. election. Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins chats with Rick Horrow about the incredible success of the NBA bubble and how the league is viewing the negative press around TV ratings. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mainly driven by NBA players, more than 40 sports venues in 20 states are being used as polling locations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The nationwide Collegiate Partnership Program of the U.S. Polo Assn. has expanded and now includes the first program from a HBCU. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A NWSL expansion team in Los Angeles will begin play in 2022 with an A-list lineup of investors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The only major sports event to benefit from pandemic insurance in 2020, announces its partners for 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An early plan for the NBA schedule next season includes a pre-Christmas start and teams playing in their home arenas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With temperatures plummeting and snow falling in parts of the country, it’s time to get ready for…The Masters? Believe it or not, we are two weeks away from turning our attention once again to Augusta. This week, we talk with Hall of Famer and four-time major champion Ernie Els. In addition to breaking down how he has navigated golf during a pandemic, he provides what to look for when picking your Masters fantasy lineup. Rick Horrow also breaks down the top sports business stories over the last week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While impossible to compare ticket costs to past World Series because of the pandemic, prices for tickets at the 2020 Fall Classic still provide some interesting numbers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Debt related to the biggest sport sex abuse scandal in history has been refinanced. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ATP Media has reached a deal with the fastest growing cable network over the last two years. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NCAA is eyeing January for a vote on historic NIL legislation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

THE PGA TOUR’s partnership with BetMGM has become more visible with live betting odds added to broadcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MLB has signed a multi-year partnership with Lysol that covers a wide range of integrations. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the NBA season complete and two months of unknowns ahead, this week we focus on all aspects of the league. From international sponsorship to jersey patches, Rick Horrow talks about what numbers to look at leading up to next season. Our guest this week is Len Komoroski, CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. He details how the team is preparing for a 2021 season that has more questions than answers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will a one-time transfer exception be a big change for college athletes starting in 2021? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Players born in 13 countries were selected in the 2020 NHL draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The U.S. Supreme Court is allowing a lawsuit to proceed related to compensation for minor league players. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The election and a deluge of other sports on TV are possible factors to an NFL viewership decline. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Lakers star moved into elite company when it comes to basketball titles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NBA season is complete and it will forever be one of the most unique seasons in league history. So who could possibly be better to chat with this week than one of the most unique players and personalities in basketball history? Bill Walton addresses a wide range of topics from living with chronic pain to the life lessons he learned from John Wooden. We'll also review the biggest deals of the week and the latest in the world of sports business. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.