Keeping Score

Broadcaster and former professional tennis player Patrick McEnroe talks about the development of male players in the U.S. and gives names of those who could become top-ranked tennis pros. He also talks about the current state of the sport and his rivalry with older brother John. Plus an NBA first, courtesy of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and good news for Olympic golf organizers in this edition of Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Athletic apparel brand Under Armour is taking advantage of a new rule to conduct guerrilla marketing at the summer Olympics, following in the footsteps of rival Nike. Plus, another golfer takes a pass on the games due to Zika, and talking golf and tennis with a tennis hall of famer who had a role with a PGA Tour stop. A packed show on this week’s Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tennis Channel President Ken Solomon talks about how to recruit young talent and reach larger pools of tennis fans. He also discusses how the network is changing after Sinclair Broadcasting bought it. Plus, how the NHL has managed to grab positive headlines after its low-rated Stanley Cup Finals, and what members of the Cleveland Cavaliers staff are doing this summer. All on the latest Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell discusses his effort to create a champions league for soccer in the Americas. The league would consist of the top professional clubs in North, South, and Central America competing against one another. He also talks about his work in politics and how it compares to the sports world. Plus, my thoughts on NHL's expansion and a potential daily fantasy sports merger, in this week’s edition of Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the passing of the boxing champion and humanitarian, we explore his life and legacy, including the effects he had on sports, social justice, television and the memorabilia market. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jon Butler, executive director of Pop Warner Little Scholars, talks about the increased focus on concussions in the sport, and how his youth organization deals with the controversy around it. He also talks about his group’s efforts to grow the sport internationally and explains why he believes cheerleading should be considered a sport. Plus, my thoughts on the Oakland Raiders’ stadium situation and the possibility of a tax break for playing golf, in this week’s episode of the Keeping Score podcast with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former NBA and NCAA basketball champion Shane Battier details his idea for how to compensate college athletes for the money they make their universities. . Plus, he discusses the importance of team work--and what it was like to play on a team with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Also, the Super Bowl returns to Los Angeles and virtual reality companies team up with sports franchises in this edition of our audio podcast Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The head of IBM’s sports and entertainment practice, Jim Rushton, talks about fan-centric design. From dealing with traffic to parking issues to where to find a hot dog once inside the stadium, he explains how technology can play a role in making your visit more enjoyable. Plus, golf star Phil Mickelson wades through an insider trading debacle and Chelsea of the English Premier League scores with Nike on this week’s Keeping Score with Rick Horrow podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Houston Rockets CEO Tad Brown talks about how the basketball team became a favorite in China even before Yao Ming came to play there. He also discusses the changing media landscape and its impact on the NBA. Plus, my thoughts on who may be smiling the most after Stephen Curry won another NBA MVP award and a new way to sell sports tickets -- all on this week’s Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael Jordan’s longtime agent and friend David Falk discusses his superstar client’s success off the court. He also takes issue with the union that represents NBA players and what he calls the unscrupulous practices of some of his competitors. Plus, how much some British bookmakers lost on Leicester City’s English Premiere League Championship and why the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are headed to the track – all in our 44th episode of Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chicago Sports Commission Executive Director Kara Bachman onwhat hosting the NFL Draft brings to the city. From the free mediaexposure to the tens of thousands of hotel rooms booked, shedetails how Chicago wins from holding the event now in its secondstraight year in the Windy City. Plus Wimbledon steps up drugtesting and Tom Brady loses a round in court – all in this week’sepisode of our sports business podcast Keeping Score with RickHorrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

YinzCam CEO Priya Narasimhan talks about how she developed mobile apps to keep fans connected to their favorite teams especially when they are inside the arena. She also discusses her other sports-related projects and her love of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Plus, my thoughts on the problems facing the upcoming Rio Olympics and the growing popularity of Stephen Curry’s shoe line in this episode of Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twitter Director of Business Insights Jeff Ma talks about the rising influence of the micro blogging service in the sports world. He also discusses his analytics work for NFL teams and Kevin Spacey’s involvement in the movie based on his gambling activities with the MIT Blackjack team. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

LeBron James finishes first again in the Horrow Sports/MVPindex Power 100. The list evaluates an athlete’s brand and marketability. In this week’s episode of Keeping Score,  I talk with his lawyer and friend Fred Nance about James’ work off the court. He shares a few tidbits most people don’t know about the basketball superstar. Click on the image above to hear the podcast. Click below to read more about the Power 100. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Members of the U.S. women’s soccer team file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over their pay. They say they’re the driving economic force for U.S. soccer, but get paid less than their male counterparts. Plus, WNBA star Sue Bird talks about the low pay for women’s professional basketball in the United States on this edition of Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boston Celitcs Co-Owner Steve Pagliuca discusses the steps the ownership group took to turn the team into a winner again after buying it in 2002. The Celtics won the NBA championship in 2008. He also talks about how Boston benefitted from the failed Olympics bid he helped lead, as well as his experiences at Bain Capital and playing college basketball at Duke. Plus, hear my thoughts on the growth in the value of Major League Baseball teams and controversial comments made by tennis great Novak Djokovic in this week’s Keeping Score podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Baseball historian and statistician Bill James explains why he hates the balk rule. He also discusses the impact of analytics on the game. Plus hear my thoughts on FIFA’s latest moves and the money sponsoring March Madness in this week’s edition of our sports business podcast Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2015 National League MVP and Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper talks about his involvement with sponsors. He also addresses how he maintains his positive reputation in this era of social media. Plus, brands react to Maria Sharapova’s positive drug test and rugby comes to the United States in this edition of Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Taco Bell Chief Marketing Officer Marisa Thalberg on the value of a Super Bowl commercial. She discusses how the TV spot helped launch a new product. The podcast also includes my thoughts on Kobe Bryant’s future and the potential expansion of the number of college football bowl games—all in this week’s edition of Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

FIFA elects Swiss citizen Gianni Infantino its new president, and Reuters European Sports Editor Mitch Phillips tells why European soccer leaders are applauding the decision. Plus, Former Arizona Diamondbacks owner Jerry Colangelo on a potentially problematic demographic issue that could hurt Major League Baseball. He also talks about his current role with the Philadelphia 76ers and his management style in this week’s episode of Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.