Eric Fisher, US Editor

Long-running MLB club media rights dispute to reach New York Court of Appeals

Tretter advocates for sharp increase in monitoring for vaccinated players

American Gaming Association data details expected record level of activity

Sports data provider details stock issue plans in updated SEC filing

London-based data company continues run of pacts with NFL sportsbook partners

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Will Ahmed, founder and chief executive of wearable technology provider Whoop. Eric and Chris also discuss the expansion of the National Football League’s roster of sportsbook partners in the United States, Facebook’s entry into prediction-based sports games, the Covid-19 pandemic creating new labor issues in the NFL and National Basketball Association, and climate-related matters hitting the sports industry.

Front-office move extends organizational turmoil for MLB club

Deal closely follows completion of $200m Series F funding round

Louis Armstrong Stadium, even with a roof, is no match for storm

NBA memo details impact of new laws taking effect in New York, San Francisco