Tech Giants Reshape Sports Media, NFL Private Equity Success, and NBA Expansion Reality Check - Sports Geek Rapid Rundown

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Today's episode covers CVC Capital's massive $14 billion Global Sport Group launch, the NBA's investigation into the Clippers over Kawhi Leonard's $28 million deal, rugby's existential financial crisis with $137 million losses, AI reshaping advertising agencies, and UK Athletics CEO's bold vision for sports innovation - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Reshina Warren. They discussed approach on empowering digital teams to foster creativity. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/let-them-cook-reshina-warren

Campbell McLaren, CEO of Combate Global and co-creator of the UFC, shares insights on building the modern MMA landscape, promoting Hispanic fighters, and adapting sports media in an evolving digital world. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/433

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: The LA Clippers face NBA investigation over alleged salary cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard, the NFL expands globally with YouTube streaming Brazil game exclusively, Ohio State rebuilds NIL strategy spending 20 million on players, and weather delays threaten NFL viewership momentum - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: Discover how AI is transforming NFL marketing, why Super Bowl 2026 ads sold out early at 7 million dollars per spot, and Mr. Beast's collaboration with YouTube for exclusive NFL streaming. Plus Roku surpasses broadcast TV and Instagram finally launches on iPad - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Damani Leech. They discuss strategies for growing the NFL's global fan base. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/nfls-global-fan-base-damani-leech

Michael Farris shares insights on ticketing strategy, fan data architecture, and cross-industry learnings from sports to music in his role at the Country Music Association. Show notes available at sportsgeekhq.com/432

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: McLaren announces Mastercard naming partnership starting 2026, Son Heung-min makes historic LAFC move for record $26.5M, Netflix to exclusively stream 2026 World Baseball Classic in Japan, plus esports goes national with new Nations Cup and AI voice technology costs drop to just 19 cents per call - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

Sports Geek Rapid Rundown is a daily sports business podcast curated by Sports Geek Reads. We publish it on Sports Geek twice per week. In this episode: How Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Disney+ are transforming sports broadcasting, the NFL's private equity experiment boosts franchise values by 20%, Mark Cuban explains why NBA expansion isn't happening, plus Bundesliga's innovative YouTube creator partnerships and the latest in AI development - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Hannah Warren. They discussed the We Are Here campaign of Netball Australia. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/strategies-for-bold-marketing-campaign-hannah-warren