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Coach Prime Turns Colorado Into Hollywood Sep 18, 2023

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Major networks swarmed Colorado, where the Buffaloes kept the hype-train going after narrowly avoiding an upset to Colorado State. ESPN and Fox both had a presence in Boulder over the weekend, despite the latter network not having broadcast rights to the game. FOS newsletter co-author David Rumsey provides an on-the-ground report from the scene.

Plus, we hear from comedian Rob Riggle on his experience in sports media, his long-time love of Kansas football, and his newfound obsession with pickleball.

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The NFL's Turf War (w/ Eli Manning) Sep 15, 2023

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The NFL has further deepened its roots in Europe by making Tottenham Hotspur Stadium its official U.K. home, and next season could bring a game played in Madrid. We also look into pushback against allowing Netflix and other platforms access for sports documentaries, as well as the NBA’s new rules to keep stars on the court.

Plus, Eli Manning joins to discuss whether the NFL should replace all turf fields with grass, Saquon Barkley’s relationship with the New York Giants, and his first forays into fantasy football.

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How Amazon Looks to Go Deeper on ‘TNF’ (w/ Taylor Rooks) Sep 14, 2023

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Amazon is entering its second season as the exclusive broadcaster of “Thursday Night Football.” Amazon feature reporter Taylor Rooks joins the show to discuss how she gets NFL players to open up and provide new angles to viewers.

Plus, Major League Pickleball and the PPA Tour are merging with a $50 million investment into a new entity. Tom Webb of the rival Association of Pickleball Players joins to discuss the merger and the overall pickleball landscape.

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The Aaron Rodgers Fallout Sep 13, 2023

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Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury has massive implications for the New York Jets, the NFL, and its major media partners. We delve into the fallout of this stunning turn in the league’s biggest narrative of the season.

Plus, "The Last Dance" executive producer and Slamball co-creator Mike Tollin joins us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Michael Jordan-focused series and the world of sports media.

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The NFL's Empire State of Mind Sep 12, 2023

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The NFL and its media partners are putting the New York Jets and Giants on prime time, betting that the Jets’ Aaron Rodgers and the Giants’ recent resurgence will bring new levels of attention to the massive media market. Meanwhile, Disney and Charter settled their dispute just in time to avoid a "Monday Night Football" blackout.

Plus, we hear from IndyCar champion Alex Palou on his recent victory, the global racing landscape, and his contract dispute with McLaren.

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YouTube Survives First NFL Sunday Sep 11, 2023

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YouTube made it through its first Sunday broadcasting ‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ without any major hiccups. Now it looks toward the long-term question of how many viewers and subscribers it can attract, as Google and Amazon spearhead the NFL’s streaming future.

Plus, we hear from former Heisman Trophy winner and NFL star Ricky Williams on running back pay, the effects of NIL, and what he’s watching for this NFL season.

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Could the Pac-12 Live On? Sep 08, 2023

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Oregon State and Washington State are exploring options to keep the Pac-12 name alive, but it’s unclear whether the conference would retain Power 5 status — or what would happen to the crumbling conference’s media deal and IP rights.

Plus, TNF analytics expert Sam Schwartzstein joins us to discuss the football analytics movement, overvalued and undervalued NFL positions, and his predictions for the new season.

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The NFL Season Begins, feat. Travis Kelce Sep 07, 2023

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The NFL season begins with the Kansas City Chiefs on top of the football world — and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes building one of the most expansive athlete business empires before his 28th birthday. We also take a look at their Thursday night opponents, the Detroit Lions, who have gone from perennial cellar-dwellers to league darlings.

Plus, KC star tight end Travis Kelce joins us for a wide-ranging interview, including whether he sees NFL team ownership in his future.

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ESPN Blacked Out as Sports Calendar Heats Up Sep 06, 2023

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Disney is in a high-stakes carriage dispute with cable company Charter — one that blacked out ESPN and other Disney-owned stations for millions of fans at the peak of the US Open, the start of the college football season, and on the eve of the first ESPN-broadcast ‘Monday Night Football’ game. Cord-cutting and Disney’s long-term plans for ESPN+ make this tussle more complicated than past carriage disputes.

Plus, we hear from Philadelphia Eagles’ linebacker Haason Reddick on his offseason, charity work, returning to the Eagles after their run to the Super Bowl, and the state of NFL player pay.

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How the PFL Plans to Spend its $100 million Investment Sep 05, 2023

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Saudi Arabia’s SRJ Sports Investments has invested $100 million into the Professional Fighters League. Newsletter co-author David Rumsey breaks down the details of the transaction, along with Saudi Arabia’s growing portfolio in the world of professional sports.

Next, we’re joined by Donn Davis, founder and CEO of the PFL. Davis describes how the PFL is planning to spend its $100 million — including creating a “Champions League for MMA.”

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