Eric Fisher, US Editor

In this week’s episode podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Mitesh Mehta, senior vice president of betting, gaming, and strategic sports for NBC Sports Next, the network’s technology and innovation division. Fisher and Russo also discuss the still-increasing presence of the cryptocurrency industry in sports sponsorship, New York City’s decision to exempt pro athletes from a Covid-19 vaccine mandate, an accelerating march into United States college sports by data companies such as Genius Sports and Sportradar, and Nike’s recent earnings report that was quickly followed up by a renewed relationship with the estate of the late Kobe Bryant.

After split nearly a year ago, parties strike new long-term contract

Successful entry into emerging categories such as crypto fuels increase

Comcast-owned entity repositions its leadership team for upcoming Games

Online retail and streaming giant sets announcer lineup for NFL games

Adams due to announce policy shift at Citi Field

Disney-owned networks expand an already-growing presence in lacrosse

Vermont senator looks to remove league's long-held federal protections

Global footwear and apparel giant warns of volatile macroeconomic landscape

Following the completion of a five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Major League Baseball Players Association, MLB is actively seeking to develop a wide range of new commercial opportunities. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.