Eric Fisher, US Editor

League looks to refocus fan attention on the field after bruising offseason

Company advances efforts to enable live, on-screen wagering in the US

Market is expected to become among the top performers in all of North America

Details of new commercial effort line up with prior industry expectations

Final Four clash is projected to be second-best college basketball audience ever on US cable TV

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Marc Badain, lead executive on Oak View Group’s dramatic arena and entertainment complex planned for Las Vegas, Nevada. Fisher and Russo also discuss a recently completed stadium funding plan for the National Football League’s Buffalo Bills, a $100m financing round for trading card and collectibles company Collectors Holdings Inc., Sorare’s expanding presence in the United States through a new agreement with Major League Soccer, college basketball’s Final Four, and the forthcoming debut of Major League Baseball games on Apple TV+.

Key legislative panel now looking at alleged financial irregularities

Slotting of planned Scherzer debut on streaming service has roiled team's fans

Healthcare technology company to be a presenting sponsor of Apple TV+ games

League expands its tie with Texas-based mattress retailer