With Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor saying the team is no longer for sale after incoming owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore missed a payment that would have given them majority control of the franchise, I decided to dig in. I’ve spent several weeks talking to sources across the NBA — executives, Timberwolves employees, sports bankers, lawyers, etc. — and I discovered a pattern of mistrust over the last few years. So, today’s episode breaks it all down, including Glen Taylor’s ownership tenure, a financial transformation within the franchise, the fracturing of relationships, secret contract negotiations and much more. Enjoy!Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s podcast is with Erik Allebest, the co-founder and CEO of Chess.com. We discuss the growth of chess, how much the world’s best players make, the future of chess as a spectator sport, the qualities that set the best chess players apart, chess in virtual reality, building community, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s episode is a conversation with Tom Garfinkel (CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium and Managing Partner of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix). We talk about how Miami landed America’s second Formula 1 race, the logistical challenges of building the racetrack, how much money the race makes compared to other events, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s episode is a conversation with former Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner. We talk about the growth of Formula 1, Liberty Media, the cost cap, developing US drivers, the Miami Grand Prix, the economics of hosting a race, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s episode includes a laundry list of interesting facts about Augusta National and the Masters golf tournament. We dig into the business behind the tournament and several other things, too, like expansion plans, hospitality offerings, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Hunterbrook Media is accusing Suns owner Mat Ishbia of potential fraud. But do they really care? Or is it just about making a profit? Today’s episode breaks it down. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Jackson County residents recently voted "No" on a multi-billion-dollar tax proposal that would fund new stadium projects for the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, making a bet that relocation threats are meaningless. Today’s episode breaks down the details. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s podcast breaks down Liberty Media’s $4.5 billion deal to buy MotoGP, the world’s most popular motorcycle racing series. Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s podcast breaks down the real reason why the NFL is trying to steal Christmas Day away from the NBA. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s episode breaks down the NBA’s investigation into sports gambling irregularities around Jontay Porter. Plus, we’ll look at how these investigations impact sports, including the future of sports betting regulation. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s main event explains why Mattress Mack’s multi-million-dollar sports bets aren’t really a gamble. Plus, we’ll touch on UFC’s lawsuit settlement, the Timberwolves sale, and more. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s podcast is a conversation with Mantel CEO Evan Parker. Mantel is a new collectibles community founded by Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian and Wheelhouse founder Brent Montgomery. Parker serves as the CEO, coming from The Athletic. We discuss Mantel’s mission, why collectibles have become so popular over the years, how to build an online community, monetization strategies and more. Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s podcast covers the business behind March Madness, LeBron and JJ Redick’s new podcast, Arizona’s new end zone villas, and the NBA’s decision to add in-game betting to broadcasts. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Between Selection Sunday and the Players Championship, it was a hell of a weekend in sports. Today we’ll cover it all, including the PGA Tour’s meeting with Saudi Arabia in the Bahamas, NFL franchises allowing private equity investment, NWSL’s record-breaking sale, and Steve Ballmer’s new $2 billion arena. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s episode breaks down the Chicago Bears news tadium deal, Deion Sanders financial impact at Colorado, Jay Monahan’s recent press conference, Russell Wilson’s $50 million real estate problem, and Nick Saban’s NIL comments. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Wall Street Journal writers Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg recently released a book breaking down the business behind Formula 1. It’s called “The Formula: How Rogues, Geniuses, And Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 Into The World’s Fastest-Growing Sport,” and it examines the past, present, and future of the sport, including exclusive interviews with people like Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen. You can buy the book here Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s podcast includes a breakdown of the UFC’s next media rights deal. We’ll also touch on Netflix canceling Break Point, Fox scheduling Friday night football games, and, of course, Caitlin Clark. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s podcast examines the NFL’s plan to introduce optical tracking to measure first-down yardage, similar to Hawk-Eye technology in tennis. Plus, we discuss Nick Saban’s comments on NIL and the transfer portal, the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight on Netflix, WNBA ticket sales, and Arch Manning's opting out of the new EA Sports college football video game. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s podcast examines how Red Bull’s continued dominance could hurt Formula 1’s American desires. Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw

Today’s podcast breaks down the incredible logistics behind Formula 1, including how teams manage to transport 1,500 tons of equipment more than 75,000 miles throughout the season. Enjoy! Ps. I recently launched a sports business community on Microsoft Teams. Join here: https://teams.live.com/l/community/FAAIJe0ERyXmJDuOQw