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More sports predictions from the days of futures past and some awards season discussion. Oscar night preview in the coming weeks...We have been using stories from Front Row Sports newsletter, The Memo over the last few episodes. You can get your (free) newsletter here.The Topic Rundown:Super Bowl LIX in Charts: Big Figures Behind the Big GameNFL Exec: We’re Reaching More Fans Without Spreading Too ThinFox Reports Big Sports Profits, Eyes New Streaming ServiceDisney Earnings Highlight ESPN Comeback; Iger High on NBA’s FutureIppei Mizuhara sentenced to 57 months for stealing from Shohei OhtaniWe need your help! Please subscribe, follow, rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Or you could Follow and chat with us on Twitter at @justbusinesspod

We define Pickleball, give hot tips on your next favorite sport and dive into what the masses watched in 2024.The Topic Rundown:Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery call off plans to launch Venu sports streaming serviceCNBC Sport: New professional sports leagues are launching. Will enough people care?Pro pickleball players are now getting a higher salary than WNBA, NWSL playersThe 100 Most-Watched Telecasts of 2024: NFL, Paris Olympics, Presidential Debate, Lots of ‘Tracker’ and the ‘Young Sheldon’ FinaleBonus wrestling fan video

Happy New Year! The Topic Rundown:CNBC Sport: Falling NBA ratings, and why Christmas Day NFL games might not be on at your local barNBA's Christmas Day slate averaged 5.25 million viewers according to final Nielsen ratingsSports Valuations What the top 75 college sports programs are worthPrivate equity looks to buy in to college sportsCalifornia appeals court overturns ex-NFL star Dana Stubblefield’s rape convictionWe need your help! Please subscribe, follow, rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Or you could Follow and chat with us on Twitter at @justbusinesspodHappy to take listener suggestions for topics, your alternative takes and feedback about the show.

After an update on Chris' broken leg we discuss:Amid RFK Stadium negotiations, Sen. Cardin’s ‘first priority’ is to keep Commanders in MarylandESPN hopes to reach more casual sports fans with Disney+ integrationNFL, players association agree to changes to drug policiesWe need your help! Please subscribe, follow, rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Or you could Follow and chat with us on Twitter at @justbusinesspodHappy to take listener suggestions for topics, your alternative takes and feedback about the show.

After a mini-deep dive into NY State politics, we discuss:Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fightBroadcaster Diamond will emerge from bankruptcy after judge approves planCNBC Sport: NBC still doesn’t have a deal for John Tesh’s ‘Roundball Rock’ themeWe need your help! Please subscribe, follow, rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Or you could Follow and chat with us on Twitter at @justbusinesspodHappy to take listener suggestions for topics, your alternative takes and feedback about the show.

Steve takes a victory lap on behalf of his Dodgers and then we discuss:The Sport Business Topic Rundown:N.Y. Yankees-L.A. Dodgers World Series Was The Most Watched In 7 YearsImmersive entertainment company Cosm lands rights to broadcast NFL gamesThe Most Valuable NBA Teams 2024Maple Leafs, Rangers, Canadiens Top Sportico's 2024 NHL Franchise Valuation RankingsBarry Sanders Sued by Photographer Over Use of Iconic Game PhotoWe need your help! Please subscribe, follow, rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Or you could Follow and chat with us on Twitter at @justbusinesspodHappy to take listener suggestions for topics, your alternative takes and feedback about the show.

Steve rants on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's snub of Ozzy's band, and we generally trash the idea of the RnR HOF and then we talk about:The Sport Business Topic Rundown:MLB Playoff RatingsTom Brady is now a Raiders co-ownerPrivate Equity is creeping in on the L.A. ChargersArod vs the Timberwolves (owners) Our review of the Netflix docu-series Mr. McMahonWe need your help! Please subscribe, follow, rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Or you could Follow and chat with us on Twitter at @justbusinesspodHappy to take listener suggestions for topics, your alternative takes and feedback about the show.

The Sport Business Topic Rundown:College football ‘Super League’ details unveiled, would be called ‘College Student Football League’Team owners on Michael Jordan's legal fight with NASCAR: It's 'going to be wild'Report: Adam Schefter Could Replace Woj, Cover NFL, NBA as ESPN's 'Ultimate Insider'We need your help! Please subscribe, follow, rate and review on your podcast player of choice! Or you could Follow and chat with us on Twitter at @justbusinesspodHappy to take listener suggestions for topics, your alternative takes and feedback about the show.