Dallas Cowboys Have a Big-Dollar Decision to Make

Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott's desire for a new contract. According to ESPN, Elliott's representatives have told the Cowboys their client won't play this season without a new agreement. He is scheduled to be paid about $3 million this season and $9 million next season. Also discussed is Fortnite star Tyler ``Ninja'' Blevins move to Microsoft's Mixer platform from Amazon's Twitch. On Twitch, Ninja had some 14 million followers, which helped him to generate about $10 million in sponsorship, ads and subscription revenue last year. Also discussed are American Airlines' 10-year, $90 million sponsorship of the plaza at Stan Kroenke's $5 billion Los Angeles stadium, and Allegiant's deal to put its name on the new football stadium in Las Vegas.  

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr 

Producer: Colin Tipton

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