Keeping Score

Toronto FC President Bill Manning discusses the growth and development of Major League Soccer and how it has found its place in the North American sports scene. He also explains why he thinks the level of play will continue to improve. Plus, Reuters Digital Editor Dan Colarusso and give our take on the new tentative collective bargaining agreement between Major League Baseball and its players. We also look at parity in the sport and how that has increased its popularity. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How the team’s new Golden 1 Center arena takes sustainability to another level. Plus, how the new building has strengthened the relationship between the community and its lone major professional sports franchise. My conversation with President and Chief Operating Officer Chris Granger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While NCAA and pro sports generate a lot of money for teams and their organizations, they also help the community. In this Thanksgiving episode of Keeping Score, we look at the effect college football at Virginia Tech has on the athletic department and the local area. Plus, how one company is benefitting its home territory through its involvement in an upcoming LPGA tournament. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, I talk to Matt Higgins, president and CEO of RSE Ventures, the sports, entertainment and technology firm investing in drone racing and other cutting edge sports enterprises. He talks about his strategies behind identifying winning sports properties and his philosophy toward successful entrepreneurship. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Orlando Magic Senior Vice President Pat Williams talks about the role humility can play in professional sports. He also discusses the state of the NBA and the relationship between management and players. Plus, Reuters Digital Editor Dan Colarusso and I assess this year's crop of Major League Baseball free agents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Major League Baseball has had a stellar year and how it has impacted the business of the sport. Plus a closer look at Minor League Baseball with president Pat O'Conner who talks about how he oversees 160 teams and works with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From domestic violence by players off the field, to brain injuries on the field, the National Football League is facing serious challenges. Reuters Digital Editor Dan Colarusso and I discuss the depth of the NFL’s issues and explore which controversy is hurting ratings most. I also talk with former CBS Sports President Neal Pilson, who offers some solutions. It’s an all-football edition of our sports business podcast Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

United Soccer League President Jake Edwards discusses the growth of his league and its relationship with Major League Soccer. Plus, the latest on the Raiders’ push to bring the NFL to Las Vegas, and what happens to New England coach Bill Belichick after his rant against technology provided by major NFL sponsor Microsoft, on this week’s episode of Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How a startup hopes to profit from a device that monitors athletes' sweat. Plus what could become the Uber for boating. My conversation with Tim Hayden at Saint Louis University which partners with companies like these in his role as the head of the school’s center for entrepreneurship. Also, why TV networks are cheering for the Cubs and why Major League Baseball should look outside of Europe for international growth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Tom Brady have hurt TV ratings for NFL games this season. Plus, why Cubs General Manager Theo Epstein is worth his hefty new contract. We also look at the growth of the LPGA and an innovative partnership it has developed with its partners in Indianapolis as I talk with commissioner Mike Whan in this week’s Keeping Score.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From courses closing to brands shutting down their golf lines, National Golf Foundation CEO Joe Beditz explains why the sport is going through a rough patch. Plus, the impact of the death of Miami Marlins Pitcher Jose Fernandez on the team’s plans, and how teams figure out when to make money for playing poorly. Listen to this week’s episode of Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy explains the team’s unique ownership model and why it limits their international reach. Plus, he discusses his role as the only non-owner in NFL owner’s meetings. Also, Reuters Executive Editor Dan Colarusso and I share our thoughts on golf’s “moneyball” approach to the Ryder Cup and why ESPN could start a Netflix-like a la carte model for streaming games. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From a college football game at a race track to ads on jerseys, how sports leagues and associations are trying to squeeze more revenue out of their events. Plus, how the WNBA is trying to boost its visibility and interest in the women’s game. I speak with new Chief Operating Officer Jay Parry in this edition of our sports business podcast Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Russia, Ryan Lochte and an Irish Olympic Committee president are all in hot water following the 2016 Games. Keeping Score’s Rick Horrow dives into those scandals, and breaks down how much U.S. Olympic medal winners receive compared to their international competitors. Plus, Mike Knopp, executive director of the Oklahoma City Boathouse Foundation, talks about the city’s efforts to shake off the dustbowl stereotype in its bid to become a water sport-friendly city. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reuters Correspondent Liana Baker who is in Brazil discusses how the Rio games will shape future Olympics from an organizational and business standpoint. Plus a look at the money generated from broadcasting rights and my conversation with a member of the team at online sports video company Silver Chalice. Check out our latest weekly edition of Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The head of the U.S. Olympic Committee Scott Blackmun talks about the financial aspects of putting together an Olympic team and how the organization chooses which sports to make a priority. He also puts in a plug for Los Angeles, which is vying to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Plus, whether American football will ever make it to the games, on this week’s Keeping Score podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The founder and CEO of wearable fitness tracker WHOOP talks about how the device has helped improve the performance of users and reduce their injuries. He also discusses the work that has gone into developing the product. Plus how Brazil may fare economically as a result of the Olympics and how one NBA superstar is still connecting with fans of his former team, on our sports business podcast Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Golf returns to the Olympics in Rio in August after a more than 100 year absence. The last time golfers competed for Olympic medals was in 1904 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Former PGA of America CEO Joe Steranka talks about how the sport can take advantage of its moment in the international spotlight, and what stakeholders can learn abroad. Plus, hear my thoughts on the latest controversies surrounding the games and Roger Federer’s withdrawal in this week’s edition of our sports business podcast Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Caribbean Premier League brings the global sport to Florida for a tournament in July. Communications Director Peter Breen talks about the effort to market cricket in the U.S. and grow its audience. Breen says last year stadium attendance reached 300-thousand while 90-million more watched on television around the world. Plus, my thoughts on Tiger Woods’ continued absence from the PGA Tour and the worldwide interest in the Olympics in this week’s edition of Keeping Score. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Entrepreneur Warren Packard discusses Thuuz, an app he developed to detect and connect viewers across the world to the most exciting games for a customized sports viewing experience. Find out how it works, along with the latest on the Olympics, deflategate and more, on this week’s episode of Keeping Score with Rick Horrow. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.