Keeping Score

Arlington, Texas may already be the home of the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers but its mayor Jeff Williams told Keeping Score host Rick Horrow about the city’s plans to become middle America’s esports mecca.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Indiana Pacers Sports & Entertainment Vice Chairman Jim Morris discusses how his NBA franchise has helped develop the Indianapolis community – from the court to the city’s thriving downtown. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Philanthropies mine teams, leagues, and big events to fund causes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Indy 500 is one of the oldest events in American sports but the business end of racing – and most major sports – is rapidly changing to ratchet up fan engagement and deliver even bigger sponsorship dollars. No one knows that better than Mark Miles, the president and CEO of Hulman & Company and the man behind the Indy 500, who spent time with sports business expert Rick Horrow discussing ways leagues, teams and great events can keep the pace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rick Horrow digs into David Tepper’s deal to buy the Carolina Panthers but on the more genteel side of sports, Octagon entertainment’s Andy Bush says a field of increasingly demanding sponsors means deal-making is tougher than ever. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The one thing that hasn’t changed in Indy Car racing since Lyn St. James was among the sport’s pioneering women: Drivers have to keep sponsors happy. As this year’s Indy 500 approaches, she’s now training more women on how to navigate the fastest of tracks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world knows Mosaic as a major global company in the decidedly unglamorous business of digging potash and phosphate. It has, however, turned a spent mine in central Florida into The Streamsong Resort, a modern golf development with a few sustainable twists. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Drafting impact players – like NFL teams will try to do Thursday – is one part of being a successful franchise. Building an economy around your team and city is another. Veteran sports executive Steve Patterson explains how he’s trying to do that with the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A medical startup funded in part by the U.S. Defense Department wants to bring medical treatment built for Navy Seals to the sports world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joseph Leccese, one of the sports industry’s most influential lawyers, explains why a tech giant is likely to be a major player next time big TV rights deals are in play. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sure, ISM Connect has its name on a number of big American auto racing events but one of its top executives says the company wants a payoff beyond the branding. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As March Madness swirls and football free agency breaks records, a top-ranked financial advisor breaks down why so many of the top athletes crash and burn financially. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In our Keeping Score podcast, sports agent Rick Davis explains some of the dynamics that have let NFL stars land big contracts while some of baseball’s big names felt left out in the cold. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tommy Haas went from life on the court to running a tennis tournament. Haas hopes an idyllic location and top-shelf amenities can “decouch” enough fans to keep Indian Wells among the key stops on the tour. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phil Dalhausser won a gold medal in beach volleyball at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He discusses the challenges facing the sport and the opportunities. He also talks about the growth of the game among girls and young women. Plus, my take on the revenue model of the sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arizona Office of Tourism Director Debbie Johnson discusses the economic impact of hosting large events like the Super Bowl and Final Four. While the state’s former speaker of the house Andy Tobin talks about the role sports can play in establishing lasting business relationships for the state. Plus why the Olympic movement was the big winner in Pyeongchang. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PGA tour champion Scott McCarron explains why Pro-Am Day which is usually held on a Wednesday is the most important of a tournament week. He also discusses his experience playing the PGA TOUR Champions circuit which consists of players over 50. Plus my thoughts on what golf needs to do to grow the sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gold medal winner Scott Hamilton talks about why failure is key to success. The figure skating champion also gives his take on the competition on the ice at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics and discusses his fight to overcome cancer and raise money for the cause. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

International Ice Hockey Federation President Rene Fasel discusses the decision of the National Hockey League to not pause its season to allow its players to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics. He also talks about the future of the sport and his interesting career path that has included stints as a dentist and a hockey referee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Minnesota Vikings Chief Information Officer Kevin Warren discusses the effort to build a new stadium which hosts the Super Bowl this year. He also talks about how it has revitalized the neighborhood around the facility. Plus, he gives his thoughts on the Vikings brand and what the organization can do to strengthen it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.