Keeping Score

This week, one of the four major U.S. sports leagues officially returns to action, as the great sports comeback continues. We talk with Andy Dolich, who has spent five decades in the sports industry including front office positions with teams in all four leagues. Dolich breaks down missed opportunities over the last five months and what opportunities can still be capitalized on. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A list released by BrandZ provides some insight on what brands are thriving during the pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The PGA Tour has continued its philanthropic work at tour sites despite the pandemic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Addressing political and social issue paint schemes appears to be on NASCAR’s radar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bulls are in the news, both stateside and internationally. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Washington NFL franchise has retired its 85+ season name, who is next in professional sports? And what are the financial implications of the change? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the United States inches closer to its primary sports leagues returning to play, Keeping Score looks ahead at what to expect. Legends President of Global Planning Bill Rhoda talks candidly about how the pandemic has impacted facility development over the last few months, and what he views will be the big changes at stadiums in the future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Manchester City fans will soon have a chance to show they can manage the club better than team management after announcing a new gaming partnership with Capstone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NBA has come to an agreement on social injustice uniform messaging as the league continues to take the lead, among sports leagues, on the topic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the first time ever, the Minor League Baseball season is cancelled as a year that was already going to be tumultuous for the league gets worse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The NFL franchise in Washington is exploring a name change and you can even bet on what it will be when they take the field again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dealmaking season is in full swing as fans, teams, players associations and sponsors negotiate under unprecedented conditions. This week we chat with Dick Glover, the CEO of Sportico. The veteran sports and entertainment executive has led the launch of a new sports business platform and provides his perspective on what to expect in sports media over the coming months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sports brands have embraced social and environmental change and consumers are taking note. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A fad that started in Korean baseball and German soccer will soon infiltrate American sports. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Baseball has set a date for their return. While the schedule will be the shortest since 1878, don't believe the "MLB is struggling financially" narrative. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From fans in seats at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to viewers on television for a Formula 1 Esports event, it's all about the numbers as leagues manage their return during a pandemic. Rick Horrow reports the latest and talks with Steve Salem, President & CEO of the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. The organization will reach a milestone this fall of 100 athletic facilities built across the United States and provides vital programming for millions of young athletes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The USTA announced a new Tournament Director for the U.S. Open and for the first time in its 140-year history, it will be a woman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ken Griffey Jr. and Trevor Bauer have joined a wide range of athlete stakeholders in PlayersTV. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The newly named Workday Charity Open will (likely) be the final PGA event without spectators. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ad cancellations for the third quarter of 2020 are “significantly better than we thought" according to Discovery Inc. CEO David Zaslav. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.