Sports Business Radio Podcast

We discuss the NBA Finals and NHL Stanley Cup TV ratings, the MLB Draft and the resignation of USC head basketball coach Tim Floyd on this week's edition of SBR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Pritchard, the General Manager of the Portland Trail Blazers joins us to discuss his thoughts on building a championship team in Portland, he shares his insight on making a trade in the NBA and he discusses the development of former number one pick Greg Oden. Chris Wright, the President of the Minnesota Timberwolves stops by to share some of the creative things the NBA franchise is doing to attract fans in a down economy. We also review the latest TV ratings for the NBA and NHL playoffs and we discuss Manchester United's new jersey sponsorship deal with Aon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren Rovell, CNBC Sports Business Reporter joins us to discuss the NBA Finals matchup between the Lakers and Magic and how companies such as Nike and Vitaminwater are scrambling to change their ad campaigns after anticipating a Kobe vs LeBron Finals matchup. Jon Wertheim, Sports Illustrated Senior Writer, stops by to discuss the French Open as well as his new book Strokes of Genius: Federer, Nadal and the Greatest Match Ever Played. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us to discuss the future of Michael Vick now that the former NFL star has been released from prison. We also examine the NFL Network's new deal with Comcast as well as MLB's decision to start World Series games on Fox earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We examine the legal mess between the NHL and the Phoenix Coyotes. We also look back at previous SBR conversations with Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and superagent David Falk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR takes an in-depth look at the Manny Ramirez suspension and how it affects the business of the Dodgers and the image of MLB. We also recap Mine that Bird's big win at the Kentucky Derby as a 50-1 shot in our Sweet Success segment sponsored by Moose Tracks ice cream (http://www.moosetracks.com/page/locator). In our headlines segment we examine the sale of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes and the legal battle that is underway regarding who will be allowed to sell the team - the NHL, who has run the team since November, or the team's owner, Jerry Moyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Dunn, President/CEO of Athletes First joins us. Dunn is one of the most powerful agents in the NFL and reps the likes of new Jets QB Mark Sanchez, Bengals QB Carson Palmer and Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. Athletes First represented more first round picks in the 2009 NFL Draft than any other agency. We also debut a new segment on SBR - "Sweet Success" presented by Moose Tracks ice cream (http://www.moosetracks.com/page/locator). Sweet Success focuses on a successful strategy or promotion from the world of sports business. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets GM joins us to discuss assembling his NBA's team's roster on a tight budget. Charles Robinson from Yahoo! Sports stops by to help us break down the economics of the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Henry Abbott of ESPN.com's Truehoop stops by to help us hand out our season ending awards in the NBA and preview the NBA playoffs. Al Santasiere, Director of Publications for the New York Yankees joins us to discuss two books he has co-authored about the history of Yankee Stadium. We also recap all of the numbers for the 2009 edition of The Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR celebrates its 5th anniversary by looking back on two of our favorite conversations of the past 5 years. We re-air SBR host Brian Berger's conversations with golf icon Jack Nicklaus and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. We also recap the TV ratings and attendance for the Men's and Women's Division I College Basketball Championships as well as tell you which companies are spending the most money on sports advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Shaheen, NCAA Senior VP of Basketball and Business Strategies joins us to discuss this year's NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Shaheen oversees March Madness for the NCAA. We're also joined by Maury Brown of the Bizofbaseball.com as the MLB season gets under way this weekend. And we break down the record setting contract of new University of Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merritt Paulson, owner of the new Portland MLS franchise joins us to discuss what it means to be bringing soccer to the Rose City and why he's invested in Major League Soccer. Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider stops by to discuss which NBA teams will be most active in the trade market in an attempt to shed player payroll as well as which teams could be sold or relocate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Falk, best known as the agent for Michael Jordan and the author of a new book called THE BALD TRUTH, joins us to discuss his efforts with Jordan, Coach K and his other clients as well as the current economic state of today's NBA. Jason Kint, VP and GM for CBSSports.com joins us to discuss this year's version of March Madness on Demand, which allows users to watch the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament online or on a mobile device. We also discuss the hiring of DeMaurice Smith as the new Executive Director of the NFL Players Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We examine CBS' broadcast and online ad revenues for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. We also discuss the hip injury that has sidelined Alex Rodriguez and wonder why the injury seemingly came out of nowhere after his admission of steroid use and before the opening of the new billion dollar Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of Sports Business Radio. We revisit conversations with MLB Network President Tony Petitti and ESPN Investigative reporter and "Game of Shadows" co-author Mark Fainaru-Wada. We also look at the headlines of the week including the Los Angeles Dodgers signing of Manny Ramirez and the Dallas Cowboys release of controversial wideout Terrell Owens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cindy Davis, President of Nike Golf, joins us to discuss the return of Tiger Woods to the golf course as well as the company's overall business. Seth Davis, Sports Illustrated reporter and CBS Sports College Basketball analyst stops by to discuss his new book - WHEN MARCH WENT MAD - The Game That Transformed Basketaball - about the 1979 NCAA College Basketball championship matching Larry Bird's Indiana State Sycamores against Magic Johnson's Michigan State Spartans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR host Brian Berger provides PR counsel and media training to Alex Rodriguez and his camp following A-Rod's press conference in Tampa this week. Bizofbaseball.com founder Maury Brown stops by to discuss the hottest baseball news as MLB Spring Training approaches. And we discuss the return of Tiger Woods and recap the TV ratings for the 2009 NBA All-Star weekend festivities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Fainaru-Wada, ESPN Investigative Reporter and co-author of the book "Game of Shadows" joins us to discuss the many layers of the Alex Rodriguez story after we learned this week that the Yankees superstar has used performance enhancing drugs. Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us from Phoenix, site of the 2009 NBA All-Star weekend, to discuss the NBA's sports business happenings and festivities. We also examine several headlines from this week that show us how the sagging economy continues to impact the sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Brennan from USA Today joins us to discuss the future marketability of swimmer Michael Phelps after controversial photos emerge of the Olympian smoking pot. Marshall Glickman, CEO of G2 Strategic joins us to discuss his trip to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa as well as the impact of David Beckham's potential departure from the MLS. We also recap the TV ratings for Super Bowl XLIII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denny Gallati, Anheuser-Busch VP of Creative development joins us to discuss his company's strategies for the four minutes and thirty seconds worth of time they purchased during NBC's telecast of Super Bowl XLIII. AB is spending upwards of $27M on ads in this year's Super Bowl and Gallati takes us through the creation of the company's Super Bowl ads from the initial concept phase all the way through to delivering the final ads to the network. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An inside look at the big business of Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa. We'll tell you everything from how much a 30-second spot on NBC will cost you to what kind of an economic impact the game will have on the host city of Tampa. We also examine the likely impact of new President Barack Obama on the sports world. Finally, we discuss the pending sale of the Chicago Cubs to the Ricketts family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Petitti, MLB Network President and CEO joins us to discuss the launch of the new network that debuted on January 1st. Paul Swangard, Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center checks in during his east coast trip to discuss how the economy is affecting the sports leagues and franchises in Washington DC and New York. We also preview the NFL conference championship games this weekend and discuss how the lack of star power could affect the TV ratings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Grover, training guru to NBA stars Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade joins us to share some of his secrets and workout regimens that have helped his clients perform at an elite level as well as stay injury free. Jon Wertheim, Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated stops by to discuss his new book "Blood in the Cage" which details life in the MMA and UFC. We discuss the business model of Mixed Martial Arts as well as debate the sports sustainability over the next decade. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of SBR - college football edition. We look back at past interviews with Dr. Myles Brand, the President of the NCAA and Michael Slive, the Commissioner of the SEC and former head of the BCS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR unveils its Top 10 Sports Business stories of 2008. Happy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR counts down its Top 20 sports business stories of 2008. This week we count down stories 20 through 11. Tune in next week when we count down our Top 10 sports business stories of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR hands out its year end awards for the Best and Worst in sports business in 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ted Leonsis, the owner of the NHL's Washington Capitals and the NBA's Washington Wizards joins us for an in-depth conversation. We also examine Forbes' latest list detailing NBA franchise values. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two remarkable stories on this Thanksgiving edition of SBR. We look back on our conversations with Superdad and Triathlete Dick Hoyt and Paralympian Josh George. The two share their amazing stories of courage and passion for competing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us to discuss the allegations of insider trading against Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban as well as the University of Oregon's new basketball arena. Maury Brown from the bizofbaseball.com joins us to discuss the hot stove league as well as the latest with the sale of the Chicago Cubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don Garber, Commissioner of Major League Soccer, joins us to discuss the growth of his league and future expansion. The SBR staff also weighs in with the one event they'd most like to change in the world of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerald Myers, Athletic Director for the Texas Tech Red Raiders joins us to discuss his school's bid for a football national championship and the economics of this athletic department. We also discuss the likely impact President-elect Barack Obama will have on the world of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Final World Series TV numbers and a solution for generating interest in the Fall Classic in the future. We also look back on conversations with NBA Commissioner David Stern and Doug Ulman, Executive Director of the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuart Sternberg, prinicipal owner of the AL Champion Tampa Bay Rays, joins us to discuss his team's amazing turnaround from the worst team in MLB last season to their first appearance in the World Series this season. Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider, joins us to discuss the top story lines for the upcoming NBA season - we also weigh in with our predictions for the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Keown from ESPN the Magazine joins us to discuss the possibility that construction for sports venues in the United States will come to a grinding halt because of the unwillingness of taxpayers to foot the bill for sports venues and also because of the credit crisis that may prohibit sports owners from borrowing money to build these venues. Gold medalist Paralympian Josh George joins us to discuss his amazing story. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We discuss the incredible past three months of Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez as he approaches free agency with LA Times Dodgers Blue Notes blogger Andrew Kamenetzky. We also catch up with Paul Swangard, the Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center to discuss the impact of the slumping U.S. economy on the sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of Sports Business Radio - Major League Baseball Playoff Edition. Featuring conversations with Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, Tampa Bay Rays Senior VP Michael Kalt and DC Nationals President Stan Kasten. We also tell you how much Fox and TBS are getting for ads during this year's MLB Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandi Chastain, former U.S. Women's soccer star and hero of the 1999 World Cup joins us to discuss the continued growth of women's sports as well as her upcoming appearance in the 2008 ING NYC Marathon. We also discuss the closing of Yankee Stadium and the items from the stadium that are already being sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Karl Benson, WAC Commissioner joins us to discuss how his conference is doing more with less to compete with the likes of the SEC, Pac-10 and ACC. We also discuss the impact of Hurricane Ike on the sports world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Ulman, President of the Lance Armstrong Foundation joins us to discuss how the 7-time Tour de France Champion's decision to return to competitive racing will effect the LAF and its efforts to fight cancer. Charles Robinson NFL reporter from Yahoo! Sports joins us to discuss the devastating injury to Pats QB Tom Brady and how the season-ending injury will affect the Pats as well as the entire NFL. We also recap the TV ratings for the U.S. Open tennis championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of SBR featuring interviews with USC Trojans head football coach Pete Carroll, Indianapolis Colts President Bill Polian and Jeff Ma, the subject of the major motion picture "21" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SBR recaps the Beijing Olympics with CNBC sports business reporter Darren Rovell. We also examine the Big Ten Network's new carriage deal along with the implementation of instant replay in Major League Baseball with Maury Brown of the bizofbaseball.com and bizoffootball.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Owen Rankin, Johnson and Johnson VP Corporate Equity and Olympic Sponsorship joins us from Beijng to discuss his company's multi-million dollar global sponsorship of the Beijing Summer Olympics. We learn from a major corporate decision maker why companies have chosen to sponsor the Beijing Olympics as well as what kind of return on investment they are looking for. We also discuss the legacy of the late Gene Upshaw, Executive Director of the NFLPA, as well as who his replacement may be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Robinson from Yahoosports.com joins us from Beijing to give us a bird's eye view of the Beijing Olympics. We also catch up with Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center to discuss the marketability of Olympic swimming hero Michael Phelps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In-depth coverage of the Beijing Summer Olympics as the opening ceremonies take place in China. We're also joined by Michael Hiestand, USA Today sports media columnist as we examine the groundbreaking TV and online coverage for these Olympic Games. Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider stops by to discuss the chances of the U.S. Men's Basketball team that is led by Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. We also discuss the impact of the Brett Favre trade to the New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring interviews with Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg, Columbia Sportswear President and CEO Tim Boyle and CNBC Sports Business Reporter Darren Rovell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We preview the upcoming Beijing Olympics and we discuss the suitors for the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Boyle, President and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company joins us to discuss the billion dollar outerwear company and its sponsorship of a Tour de France cycling team. Paul Swangard of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon stops by to discuss the MLB All-Star game, the impact of the latest Tim Donaghy allegations on the NBA and InBev's $52M takeover of Anheuser-Busch.Tiger Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryne Sandberg, Cubs legend and baseball Hall of Famer joins us to discuss the Cubs, his playing career and his new role as manager of the Cubs single-A affiliate, the Peoria Chiefs. Darren Rovell, CNBC sports business reporter stops by to discuss the potential sale of the Pittsburgh Steelers, how the gas crunch is affecting NASCAR and the golf landscape without Tiger Woods. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of SBR featuring interviews with golf icon Jack Nicklaus, boxing champion and promoter Oscar De La Hoya and Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices