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Athletes Unlimited’s Jon Patricof on creating a new operational model in women’s sports
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Jon Patricof, Athletes Unlimited chief executive and co-founder. Eric and Chris also discuss the state of Major League Baseball coming out of its recent All-Star Game, Bruin Capital’s entry into legal sports betting with its acquisition of Oddschecker Global Media, and the landmark ticketing deal between SeatGeek and BSE Global.
Manfred: A’s stadium process ‘is at an end’
Commissioner insists Las Vegas is a viable option if Oakland rejects ballpark plan
Steve Loy on the business of Phil Mickelson and the future of golf
In this week’s episode, podcast co-hosts Eric Fisher and Chris Russo interview Steve Loy, president of global golf for international sports business agency Sportfive and the longtime agent and business partner for iconic golfer Phil Mickelson. Eric and Chris also discuss limited partner lawsuits involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Tampa Bay Rays, the rising presence of Las Vegas, Nevada, as a major sports market, and the strong performance of American retail chain Dick’s Sporting Goods during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A’s, MLB make relocation threat in bid to boost stadium effort
League, club grow increasingly restless amid long-running ballpark pursuit
A’s Beane buys equity stake in AZ Alkmaar
Prominent MLB executive heightens involvement with Eredivisie club
A’s Beane, RedBird’s Cardinale team up for sports-themed SPAC
Executive and director teams cut across wide gamut of sports industry
A’s reinstate minor league player payments
Club owner John Fisher reverses course after widespread rebuke
A’s impose series of cost-cutting measures
MLB club to stop minor-league play, furlough employees
Chris Giles steps down as Oakland A’s chief operating officer
Chris Giles has abruptly stepped down as the chief operating officer of Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics to create his own business venture, Greenfield Sports Group
MLB raises relocation idea amid Oakland stadium dispute
League cites potential need for A's to move if stadium effort is blocked
MLB, MLBPA pursuing unprecedented mid-agreement bargaining
Rising tension around baseball's economics is prompting accelerated talks. But league has put the onus on the union to devise system remedies
Home Run Derby prize pool results in hefty payday for rookie MLB stars
The $1 million champion's prize, $500,000 runner-up prize for MLB's home run-hitting contest represent sizable paydays for young stars still years away from lucrative salaries
Two-site ballpark plan gives Oakland A’s new hope in long-running facility search
The MLB club's bold plan to solve its nearly generation-long search for a new facility not only has unusual architectural choices, but also involves redeveloping two separate parcels. Barry M. Bloom reports.
Oakland A’s get approval to pursue stadium move
The Oakland Athletics have received a big boost in their hopes of building a new stadium
Oakland A’s stadium runs into potential roadblock from maritime industry
The proposed Oakland A's waterfront ballpark is facing opposition from the region's maritime industry
Oakland A’s announce children’s play area at Coliseum
MLB team the Oakland Athletics will aim to further attract families with young children to the Coliseum this season by unveiling an interactive space in the ballpark called the Stomping Ground.
Oakland A’s unveil plans for new waterfront ballpark
The Oakland A’s MLB franchise has announced plans to build a new ballpark at the Howard Terminal waterfront site, which it hopes to open in 2023.
Oakland A’s claim first with ticketing scheme
Major League Baseball (MLB) team the Oakland Athletics has introduced a new season ticket scheme whereby fans will be able to buy tickets for a package of games that includes different views for each fixture