Sports Business Radio Podcast

Bill Sanders, BDA Sports VP of Marketing joins us to discuss the state of endorsement and marketing deals in today's slumping economy. Sanders represents the likes of Yao Ming, Steve Nash and Greg Oden. Maury Brown from the BizofBaseball.com joins us to discuss the upcoming MLB playoffs as well as reflect back on the past MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Sarkisian, Washington Huskies head football coach joins us to discuss the rebirth of Huskies football as well as how the program is communicating to fans via social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook. We also take an in-depth look at the bid by Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov to purchase 80% interest of the NBA's New Jersey Nets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Parrott, 2009 US Open Mixed Doubles champion joins us to discuss his big win in NYC as well as what the life of a pro tennis player is really like. Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Center at the University of Oregon joins us to discuss the legacy of the late Dr. Myles Brand, the President of the NCAA. We also examine enormous TV ratings for pro and college football early in the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lamell McMorris, lead negotiator for the NBA referees and MLB umpires unions joins us to discuss the latest regarding negotiations for each union. John Ourand, Sports Media reporter for the Sports Business Daily and Sports Business Journal stops by to discuss the new broadcast pairings for NFL games on TV this season as well as give us the latest update on the DirecTV - Versus battle. We also give you the latest numbers from the U.S. Open tennis championships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best of Sports Business Radio featuring interviews with Portland Trail Blazers GM Kevin Pritchard and pro football agent David Dunn. We also examine the impact of social media on the sports world. Happy Labor Day from SBR! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Swangard from the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center joins us to discuss Versus' battle with DirecTV, the marketability and believability of Vikings QB Brett Favre as a pitchman and his upcoming trip to China with the Warsaw Center students. We also discuss the finalization of the sale of the Chicago Cubs as well as slow TV ad sales for Super Bowl XLIV and the Winter Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby and Nathan take over the show as Brian is on vacation. They discuss and debate some of the NFL current story lines including Vick and Favre. Joe Giansante from The University of Oregon joins Bobby to discuss GoDucks Live, the first daily video webcast from any university in the country. The show features up to date ticket promotions, coach and player interviews, and inside access to the athletic department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers star stops by to discuss his new $80M contract and the future of his young team. Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist joins us to discuss the amazing legacy of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of Special Olympics. We also discuss the Philadelphia Eagles signing of Michael Vick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We examine the effects of social networking media like Twitter and Facebook on the world of sports. We also discuss the week's headlines including the demise of the Arena Football league and the end to Buick's 51-year relationship with the PGA Tour. SBR host Brian Berger recaps his recent trip to the Philippines with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maury Brown joins us to discuss the MLB At Bat and MLB.tv partnership that allows subscribers to watch all MLB games on their iPhone. We also chat with Maury about the possibility of Pete Rose being reinstated into baseball. Brett Favre is not coming back to football, and we discuss the SEC's bid to stay in Atlanta for the football championship game. Headlines and much more in this weeks edition of SBR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices