Eric Fisher, US Editor

Pact with Google-owned streaming giant follows swift turn in negotiations

Decision to resume basketball career likely to generate boost for the league

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Anne Worcester, strategic advisor to Major League Pickleball. Fisher and Russo also discuss the findings of the latest investigation into the National Women’s Soccer League, Fox Sports’ linear television rights deal with Major League Soccer, Jeff Zucker’s arrival to new investment vehicle RedBird IMI, and the pair detail their top sports industry stories of 2022.

Startup indoor American football league returning for a third season

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Matt Gibbons, managing director of private equity at Manhattan West. Fisher and Russo also discuss the latest infusion of capital for global sports merchandising giant Fanatics, the record-setting contract for Major League Baseball superstar Aaron Judge, dramatic changes within Bally Sports operator Diamond Sports Group, a new round of funding for athlete marketing platform Opendorse, and heightened efforts by Genius Sports to merge live video and sports betting in the United States.

Panel says Snyder played key role in team's toxic culture

Nine-year, $360m pact sets series of new industry marks

Latest effort builds upon prior investment in the Formula 1 Exhibition

Revenue-sharing provisions for MLB club change in 2024 without ballpark deal

Veteran sports media executive to lead Bally Sports group of RSNs