Keeping Score

Description: Miami Dolphins and Sun Life Stadium CEO Tom Garfinkel on the sports science involved in keeping players at their peak. Plus he discusses what it takes to bring the organization to London for this week’s game and his experience working in Major League Baseball. I also share my thoughts on the growing role of technology in the dugout and on the sidelines and the competition for the 2024 Olympic games in this week’s Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tennis Hall of Famer Butch Buchholz gives his prescription for making Americans more competitive in professional tennis. Plus, he details his role in developing the professional game and growing the sport. I also give my take on the growing fantasy sports business and the potential expansion of the NHL in this week’s Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  Executive Vice President of NFL International Mark Waller talks about the growth of American football outside the U.S. especially in the United Kingdom, which he says is the ideal spot to host games. He also shares what the league is learning from playing overseas and which countries it would like to move into.  Plus, hear my thoughts on the business moves of the Chicago Cubs and the potential for Africa to become a player in the global business of sports. Check out this week’s episode of Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

U.S. Open Chief Revenue Officer Lew Sherr talks about the impact Serena Williams is having on this year’s tennis tournament. She is trying to become only the fourth women’s player to win all four major tournaments in the same year. He also talks about the importance of the $550 million renovation of the National Tennis Center and how the United States Tennis Association is trying to grow the sport. Plus, hear my thoughts on the rising value of NHL franchises and a novel way to improve the fan experience in this week’s episode of Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Podcast Summary: Pac-12 Networks President Lydia Murphy-Stephans discusses the launch of the college sports television network and multimedia company and its effort to televise basketball games in China. She also explains the business model and how changing viewing patterns will impact the delivery of content. Plus, hear my thoughts on the growth of sports streaming to phones and tablets and the length of Major League Baseball games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross talks about the skyrocketing valuation of his NFL franchise. He also compares owning a team to owning a real estate business and I give my take on sports and social media on this week's edition of Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tennis Channel CEO Ken Solomon discusses the diversity of his audience and how the network has grown over the past 10 years.  Plus hear my thoughts on the rising cost of a Super Bowl ad and a potential new sports league in the sky. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former NASCAR and IMG executive George Pyne discusses his new venture Bruin Sports Capital. He has raised $250 million to help companies in the media space grow. Plus, hear my thoughts on Deflategate, and the troubles with the field where the next Super Bowl will be played. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

YES Network CEO Tracy Dolgin talks about the risks the Yankees took in establishing a television network and how the business has evolved. Plus, he discusses what baseball needs to change to attract younger fans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NASCAR Senior Vice President of Broadcasting and Production, Steve Herbst discusses the challenges in bringing the sport to tv viewers and the remarkable attachment of the fans to the drivers and auto makers behind it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman talks about the growth of the game as well as some of the areas needing improvement. Plus, I give my thoughts on stadium issues in St. Louis and Miami and the attempt to create Saturday night NBA telecasts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Legendary golfer Gary Player talks about his issues with new golf courses, why Donald Trump deserves a mulligan, and his relationship with his sponsors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred discusses his new job and the importance of modernizing the game in the debut episode the podcast "Keeping Score." Also, we’ll take a look at what the Women’s World Cup win could mean for the earnings of American star Carli Lloyd and the tough road ahead for backers of the 2024 Boston Olympics bid See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.