Sports Business Radio Podcast

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

Damon Phillips, VP and GM of ESPN360.com joins us to discuss ESPN's online TV network. We also break down the business of the 2008 NBA Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We go inside the courtroom of the Sonics trial versus the city of Seattle with Seattle Times writer Jim Brunner. The trial could determine the future of pro basketball in the Emerald City. We also recap the U.S. Open and discuss the impact of Tiger Woods' season-ending injury. Finally, we recap the Boston Celtics' 17th NBA Championship and the TV ratings from the Celtics versus Lakers NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oscar De La Hoya, world champion boxer and founder of Golden Boy Promotions joins us to discuss his business ventures and his new book "American Son". De La Hoya also discusses his ownership of MLS' Houston Dynamo as well as the overall state of the sport of boxing. We also take an in-depth look at this weekend's U.S. Open golf championship at Torrey Pines as well as the NBA Finals series between the Lakers and Celtics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Nicklaus, Golf icon and CEO of the Nicklaus Companies joins us for a rare one-on-one interview. Nicklaus discusses Tiger Woods and Woods' pursuit of Nicklaus' all-time record for major championship victories, Nicklaus' growing golf course design company that has built courses in 45 countries around the world and Nicklaus' overall thoughts on the game of golf. Jon Wertheim from Sports Illustrated joins us from the French Open in Paris to discuss the clay court championships. Wertheim also helps us break down the marquee NBA Finals matchup between the Lakers and Celtics. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Spoelstra, new Miami Heat head coach joins us to discuss his promotion from assistant coach to the top spot in Miami. Spoelstra is the youngest head coach in the NBA and first Asian-American to be named Head Coach of a U.S. major league sports team. We also discuss TV ratings for the Indy 500, Coca-Cola 600, NBA Playoffs and NHL Stanley Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Bucher, ESPN NBA Insider joins us to discuss the NBA Playoffs, the NBA Draft lottery and possibilities for the current NBA coaching vacancies. Paul Swangard, Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon stops by to discuss the NFL owners opting out of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement this week. Could the 2010 NFL season be played without a salary cap and could there be a work stoppage in 2011? We discuss this topic as well as preview the Indy 500 with Swangard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Kalt, Tampa Bay Rays SVP of Development and Business Affairs joins us to discuss the surprising start by the Rays and the team's plans for a new ballpark. Scott Wolf, USC beat writer for the LA Daily News joins us to discuss the scandal surrounding former USC basketball player O.J. Mayo and reports that he accepted $30,000 in cash and gifts. We also discuss the latest with Spygate after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's interview with former Patriots Assistant Coach Matt Walsh this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truehoop.com's Henry Abbott joins us to discuss the NBA Playoffs, Kobe Bryant's MVP and the fate of the Sonics. Marshall Glickman, G2 Strategic CEO joins us for our regular "Glickman Global" segment where we discuss international sports business topics. We also share our thoughts on last weekend's Kentucky Derby and the state of horse racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Commissioner David Stern joins us for an in-depth interview. We also recap the NFL Draft and preview the Kentucky Derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of SBR - in honor of the NBA Playoffs, we look back on interviews with Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey and Zambezi Ink executive Chris Raih, who handles the marketing efforts for Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant. We also discuss the impact of IRL star Danica Patrick's first victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Robinson, Yahoo! Sports' NFL Reporter joins us to discuss the economics surrounding the 2008 NFL Draft. Jerry Brewer of the Seattle Times joins us to discuss the potential relocation of the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City. We recap the big business of The Masters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Vlastelica, Co-Founder and CEO of Yardbarker.com joins us to discuss one of the fastest growing online social sports networks. With star athletes such as Donovan McNabb, Baron Davis and Greg Oden authoring blogs on Yardbarker, the company has had great success bringing athletes and fans together. Paul Swangard, the Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon, joins us to discuss the political protests surrounding the Olympic torch relay. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan Kasten, Washington Nationals President joins us to discuss the opening of Nationals Park. We give you an inside look at the MLB home in DC. We also examine the highest and lowest team payrolls and player salaries in MLB. And we discuss the NCAA Final Four featuring four number one seeds for the first time in tournament history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frank McCourt, Los Angeles Dodgers owner joins us to discuss the iconic MLB franchise. Amongst the topics we cover with McCourt: the Dodgers vs Red Sox fundraiser game at the LA Coliseum, the Dodgers recent trip to China, the team's move from Dodgertown, their longtime spring training home in Vero Beach, Florida, the impact of the hiring of new manager Joe Torre and the overall state of MLB. Mark Clinard of adidas Motorsports also stops by to discuss adidas' partnership with NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Shaheen, NCAA Sr. VP of Basketball and Business Strategies joins us to discuss the big business of March Madness. Shaheen oversees the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and the NCAA's 11-year, $6B contract with CBS. Jason Kint, CBSSports.com Sr. VP and GM steps into the Technology Lab with us to discuss March Madness on Demand and the ability for fans to watch the NCAA Basketball Tournament on their computers via streaming video and audio. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets GM joins us to discuss his team's incredible win streak, the 2nd longest in NBA history. The 35-year old MIT graduate is part of the new breed of GM's who rely heavily on quantitive analysis when evaluating talent. Tyler Epp, Hall of Fame Racing GM stops by to give us a behind the scenes look at the inner workings of a NASCAR team. From the team's annual budget to breaking down what sponsors pay to be associated with a NASCAR team, Tyler will educate us. We also examine the enormous business of March Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Ma, the focus of the new movie "21" starring Kevin Spacey, Lawrence Fishburne and Kate Bosworth joins us to discuss the film that opens in theaters nationwide on March 28th. Ma was an MIT student during the week but attained rock-star-like status in Las Vegas on the weekends when he joined several fellow MIT students to form a card counting team that took Vegas for millions of dollars. Ma is now the co-founder of PROTRADE.com and a consultant to sports teams like the Portland Trail Blazers. Also joining us on this weekend's show is Chris Raih of Zambezi Ink. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maury Brown from TheBizofBaseball.com joins us to preview the upcoming Major League Baseball season. From the best and worst offseason player acquisitions to the latest with the sale of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field, we break down the top MLB storylines heading in to the 2008 season. We also catch up with NASCAR driver and hollywood stuntman Stanton Barrett. He currently drives under the primary sponsor NOS Energy Drink. Barrett has also done stunt work in notable movies including Spiderman, Jurassic Park and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring interviews with USC Football Coach Pete Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes and IMG Golf VP Mark Steinberg, who serves as the agent for golfers Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Sarver, Phoenix Suns owner joins us to discuss the overall business of the Suns as well as walk us through conversations that led to the Suns acquiring center Shaquille O'Neal. Paul Swangard, Managing Director of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon gives us a bird's eye view of this weekend's NBA All-Star game from New Orleans. We also offer in depth analysis following this week's Congressional hearings featuring Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Bucher, ESPN's NBA Insider joins us to discuss the economics behind the blockbuster trade that sent Shaquille O'Neal to the Phoenix Suns this week. We catch up with Maury Brown from thebusinessofsportsnetwork.com to discuss the top off-season baseball headlines including pitcher Johan Santana's record setting contract with the NY Mets and the pending sale of the Chicago Cubs. We also recap the historic TV ratings and the best and worst commercials from Super Bowl XLII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Denny Galati, VP of Creative Development for Anheuser-Busch joins us to discuss the company's creative efforts for this year's Budweiser and Bud Light commercials within the Super Bowl XLII telecast on FOX. Anheuser-Busch has purchased ad time for 7 spots at a price tag of $2.7M per 30-seconds. We also continue our in-depth look at the business of Super Bowl XLII and discuss everything from the game's economic impact on the host city to the bonuses paid to players on the winning and losing Super Bowl teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren Rovell of CNBC joins us to discuss the big business behind Super Bowl XLII featuring the New England Patriots and New York Giants. G2 Strategic CEO Marshall Glickman stops by for our monthly "Glickman Global" segment where we examine global sports business topics. This month we ask the question whether or not the IOC made a mistake by awarding the 2008 Summer Olympics to Beijing instead of runner-up's Toronto and Paris. We also examine the enormous TV ratings for last weekend's NFL Conference Championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Steinberg, the agent for icons Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam, joins us to discuss the most lucrative male and female golfers of all-time and their businesses and endorsement deals off the golf course. We take an inside look at this week's MLB Congressional hearings which featured MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, MLBPA Director Donald Fehr and Mitchell Report author George Mitchell. We also discuss the NFL's Final Four as well as give you a sneak preview of some of the commercials you can expect to see on Super Bowl Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Oden, Portland Trail Blazers rookie and the top pick in the 2007 NBA Draft joins us to discuss his rehab from knee surgery, his endorsement deals and his off the court interests. Jeff Ma, Co-Founder of Protrade.com stops by to chat about the NFL playoffs as well as the new major motion picture "21", starring Kevin Spacey, Lawrence Fishburne and Kate Bosworth that is based on his true life story of bringing the Las Vegas casinos to their knees by counting cards. read more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices