Eric Fisher, US Editor

Automated highlights company expands its presence in motorsports

Executive to pursue other interests while Berman assumes leadership duties

Wide range of difficult factors contribute to significant viewership decline

Upstart property more than doubles its broadcast reach from the prior year

In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Ishveen Jolly, founder and chief executive of OpenSponsorship. Fisher and Russo also discuss the state of the National Basketball Association as it reached its All-Star Game, rising prospects in motorsports for both Nascar and Formula 1, a $100m fundraising round for WSC Sports, the College Football Playoff’s decision to stand pat with a four-team format, and opioid issues surrounding Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels.

Commissioner strikes upbeat tone during All-Star Game news conference

New investigation into alleged team misconduct to produce written report

Governing body also calls for review of NIL activity, impact

Lack of consensus around specifics for change keeps four-team format in place

Investors shed 22 per cent of shares' value as profitability questions mount