NBA's AI Revolution, OpenAI Hits $500B Valuation and MLB's Record Breaking Season - 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: FIFA's controversial 2026 World Cup ticketing system faces criticism, Netflix considers Champions League rights bid, and athlete-owned media companies drive billions in value. Plus Ticketmaster's $100m Australian deal and Google's LA28 Olympics partnership - 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: The NFL hits its highest viewership since 2010, Amazon unveils its comprehensive NBA sponsorship playbook worth $1.8 billion annually, plus how 44% of companies now pay for AI tools in the new industrial era of artificial intelligence - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Andy Burt, about how NZR+ is expanding New Zealand Rugby's global reach. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/taking-new-zealand-rugby-global-andy-burt

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 the NBA's Australian expansion efforts and revolutionary AI analytics partnership, OpenAI's massive $500 billion valuation milestone, MLB's record-breaking viewership success, and concerning gambling industry practices around stolen funds - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Jen Fusci about the importance of understanding your audience and providing flexible ticket options. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/audience-adaptability-insights-jen-fusci

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: From AFL players leveraging 2.5 million Instagram followers to Electronic Arts' $50 billion private buyout deal. Plus FanDuel's sports betting dominance, MLB's media rights shuffle with NBC and ESPN, Apple's iPhone broadcast innovation, and the booming sports alcohol market - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

Complex NTWRK President Moksha Fitzgibbons shares insights on bridging sports and youth culture, from Allen Iverson's cultural impact to the Takashi Murakami MLB collaboration that generated tens of millions in revenue.   Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/435

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: MLB introduces robot umpires for 2026, FIFA considers expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, the Premier League sees massive engagement gains from AI partnerships, and luxury brands finally master TikTok with authentic content strategies - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews David Stevenson. They discussed problem-solving for team growth. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/problem-solving-for-team-growth-david-stevenson

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: WWE's international expansion strategy is pricing out American fans with 140% ticket price increases, Meta bets big on smartglasses despite $70 billion in losses, and NBC Sports launches groundbreaking courtside NBA analyst coverage for 2025-26 season - all curated by Sports Geek Reads. Subscribe at https://sportsgeekhq.com/rapidrundown