This week on Deals & Deadlines, Matt Chernoff and sports business insider Hadley Engelhard break down the biggest stories shaping the business of sports.

🔥 Topics include:

• Why MLB All-Star Game ticket prices in Philadelphia skyrocketed past $1,400
• - Concerns about the future of the MLB All-Star Game despite strong revenues
• - FIFA's plan to potentially expand the World Cup to 64 teams and what it means financially
• - The surprising business behind selling pieces of the World Cup pitch for up to $3,000
• - Why New Jersey landed the World Cup Final over other host cities
• - Christian Pulisic's missed opportunity to capitalize on the World Cup spotlight
• - Growing tensions between MLB owners and players as another labor showdown looms
• - What Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby payday says about baseball's salary structure
• - Netflix's new role in MLB's marquee events and the future of sports streaming
• - Bryce Harper's response to the FanDuel controversy and the legal questions surrounding athlete likeness rights
• - The Seattle Seahawks' record-setting $9.6 billion sale and what it means for franchise valuations
• - How sports agents manage public-relations crises after player altercations
• - Backlash over Stanley Cup engraving decisions by Carolina - Hurricanes ownership
• - Adam Schefter's massive ESPN extension and the continued value of breaking news insiders

🎙️ Whether it's billion-dollar franchise sales, labor negotiations, media rights, sponsorships, or athlete branding, Deals & Deadlines delivers the stories behind the business of sports.

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Matt Chernoff and Hadley Engelhardt break down the biggest stories in sports business on this week's episode of Deals & Deadlines. 🏈 The Falcons hand Kyle Pitts a 3-year, $54 million extension. Was it the right move or are they paying for potential? 🏈 Brendan Sorsby's supplemental draft hopes are denied by the NFL, setting the stage for a possible legal battle. 🎓 The NCAA approves a new 5-for-5 eligibility model, changing the future of college athletics and NIL. 🏀 NBA Draft financial realities, AJ Dybantsa's massive rookie deal, and how NIL is impacting draft decisions. 🔥 Giannis heads to Miami, Jalen Brown trade rumors continue, and the business side of NBA superstars. ⚽ The World Cup is drawing massive audiences in the United States. Is soccer finally breaking through with American sports fans? ⚾ MLB labor negotiations, potential draft changes, and what could be looming ahead of the next CBA. 🏟️ Georgia Tech's stadium renovation plans, NFL grass field debates, and the rising cost of fan experiences. 🌮 Plus, Taco Bell's new "Emotional Support Taco" campaign might be the greatest marketing idea of the year. Subscribe for new episodes of Deals & Deadlines every week on 680 The Fan. #AtlantaFalcons #KylePitts #NFL #NBADraft #Giannis #WorldCup #CollegeFootball #NIL #MLB #Braves #GeorgiaTech #SportsBusiness #DealsAndDeadlines #680TheFan

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Matt Chernoff and Hadley Engelhardt break down the biggest sports business stories of the week on Deals & Deadlines. From booming World Cup ratings and the economic impact on host cities to Brendan Sorsby's surprising decision to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, there's no shortage of headlines. Plus: Why World Cup viewership is skyrocketing in the United States Brendan Sorsby's NFL Draft outlook after leaving Texas Tech The business impact of the Knicks winning the NBA Championship UFC's massive White House event and Dana White's $60 million gamble James Pearce Jr.'s uncertain future with the Falcons LeBron James' contract negotiations with the Lakers Why the NHL just posted its most-watched postseason ever Subscribe for weekly conversations on the business behind the biggest stories in sports.

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The sports business world never slows down. This week on Deals & Deadlines, Matt Chernoff and Hadley Engelhard break down Drake London's massive contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons, why the NFL calendar continues to dominate college football, and whether NIL spending is creating an unsustainable future for college athletics. Falcons lock up Drake London What's next for Bijan Robinson? Myles Garrett traded to the Rams AJ Brown lands in New England Odell Beckham Jr. and JuJu Smith-Schuster sign with the Giants College Football Playoff vs. NFL scheduling battle Kurt Cignetti's warning about the future of college football MLB salary cap debate heats up NBA Finals economic impact Steph Curry's massive new endorsement deal Former MLB player Jordan Adams returns to football at SMU 📺 Subscribe for more sports business news, contract analysis, media rights discussions, NIL updates, and behind-the-scenes insight from the business side of sports. #NFL #Falcons #DrakeLondon #CollegeFootball #NIL #MLB #NBAFinals #SportsBusiness #DealsAndDeadlines Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:05 Drake London's $141M Extension 6:20 Falcons Future & Bijan Robinson 8:40 Myles Garrett Traded to Rams 12:30 AJ Brown to Patriots 15:15 OBJ & JuJu Join Giants 17:25 Highest-Paid NFL Endorsement Stars 20:05 CFP vs NFL Scheduling Battle 27:30 Kurt Cignetti's NIL Warning 32:20 MLB Salary Cap Debate 39:40 NBA Finals Economic Boom 44:15 Russell Wilson Joins CBS 47:20 Steph Curry's $400M Shoe Deal 50:40 Former MLB Player Returns to College Football 53:30 Final Thoughts

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On this week’s episode of Deals & Deadlines, Matt Chernoff and sports business insider Hadley Engelhard break down the biggest stories shaping the business of sports. 🏈 The NFL officially awards Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville 🌍 International NFL games expanding from 8 to 10 per season 📺 Is the NFL about to reset the TV rights market AGAIN? ⚖️ Urban Meyer loses his Jaguars contract dispute 🎰 Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s NCAA gambling lawsuit 🏙️ Atlanta named the No. 1 sports business city in America 🏀 Knicks playoff ticket prices reach Super Bowl levels 🎤 FIFA adding a Super Bowl-style halftime show 💰 Stan Kroenke’s unbelievable championship run Subscribe for new episodes every week on the business side of sports.

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From the NFL schedule release to Netflix’s football takeover, Matt Chernoff and Hadley Engelhardt break down the biggest business stories in sports. 🔥 This episode includes: NFL schedule release leaks & standalone games Netflix vs ESPN in the football streaming wars World Cup ticket controversy MLB salary cap talk heating up SEC vs Friday night football The WNBA’s shocking $3B media deal Subscribe to Deals & Deadlines for weekly sports business coverage from 680 The Fan. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:42 NFL Schedule Release Becomes a Massive Event 4:20 International NFL Games & Global Expansion 8:02 Netflix Expanding Into NFL Content 12:18 ESPN’s First Super Bowl Plans 16:05 NFLPA vs Turf Fields Debate 20:48 MLB Labor Talks & Salary Cap Discussion 26:12 NIL Pay-For-Play Controversy 31:10 FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices 35:02 SEC Refuses Friday Night Games 39:15 WNBA’s $3 Billion Media Deal 42:40 “Nothing Night” in Minor League Baseball 45:05 Final Thoughts 📺 Subscribe for new episodes of Deals & Deadlines every week on the 680 The Fan YouTube Channel. #NFL #SportsBusiness #NFLScheduleRelease #WNBA #MLB #CollegeFootball #NIL #WorldCup #Netflix #ESPN #DealsAndDeadlines #680TheFan

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On this episode of Deals & Deadlines, Matt Chernoff and super agent Hadley Engelhardt break down everything happening behind the scenes of the NFL Draft — from agent strategy to war room decisions and last-minute chaos. Former NFL executive Jim Monos joins the show to reveal what really happens inside team draft rooms, how trades come together, and why mock drafts don’t tell the full story. Plus: The emotional rollercoaster for players leading up to draft night How teams evaluate talent vs. need Undrafted free agent strategy NIL chaos and the future of college athletics NFL media moves and league expansion If you love the NFL Draft, this is the insider perspective you won’t hear anywhere else. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro & Welcome to Deals & Deadlines 01:00 Final 48 Hours Before the NFL Draft 04:30 Managing Player Expectations & Draft Anxiety 08:00 NFL Draft Clock Change (10 → 8 Minutes) 10:30 Rookie Contracts & Salary Scale Explained 14:30 Undrafted Free Agent Strategy 18:00 Zachariah Branch Situation & Draft Impact 21:30 Jim Monos Joins – Inside NFL War Rooms 24:00 Do Teams Actually Use Mock Drafts? 27:30 Draft Day Trades & Smokescreens 31:00 Best Player vs Team Need Debate 35:30 Day 3 Picks & Scouting Importance 40:00 Undrafted Gems & Player Development 44:00 Patrick Mahomes Draft Story (Behind the Scenes) 50:00 NIL, NCAA Lawsuits & College Football Chaos 58:00 Mike Vrabel Situation & NFL PR Strategy 1:03:00 Mike Tomlin Lands NBC Role 1:07:00 Vegas Expansion & Sports Growth 1:11:00 NWSL Expansion & ROI Debate 1:15:00 Outro 🔖 Hashtags #NFLDraft #NFL #Football #NFLNews #DraftDay #SportsBusiness #CollegeFootball #NIL #NFLScouting #FootballTalk

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Welcome to Deals & Deadlines with Hadley Engelhardt and Matt Chernoff—your go-to podcast for the business side of sports.

This week, we break down everything from NFL owners meetings and the push for an 18-game schedule, to media rights battles, NIL impact on March Madness, and the latest on Kirk Cousins finding a new home. Plus, what’s really driving decisions in pro sports—money, player safety, or both?

We also dive into the future of Super Bowl host cities, the rise of streaming platforms like Netflix in live sports, and why college basketball is THRIVING in the NIL era.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 – Intro to Deals & Deadlines
0:35 – NFL Owners Meetings: What Really Happens Behind Closed Doors
1:12 – 18-Game Season & International Expansion Talks
1:36 – Short Weeks vs Player Safety Debate
3:43 – Potential Referee Lockout & Replacement Officials
5:29 – NFL Expands Mental Health Services: Genuine or PR?
7:49 – Netflix “Make Goods” After NFL Christmas Ratings Miss
9:09 – Future Super Bowl Cities & Nashville Buzz

11:12 – Kirk Cousins Lands with the Raiders: Smart Move or Done Deal?
15:36 – March Madness Ratings BOOM & NIL Impact
19:15 – Georgia Basketball NIL Concerns

22:00 – MLB Opening Week & Streaming Success
25:02 – Michael Jordan’s $4.5 BILLION Empire & NASCAR Success

26:50 – Puka Nacua, Rehab, and Off-Field Responsibility
28:46 – Tiger Woods, Legacy, and Tough Conversations

💰 From billion-dollar TV deals to player contracts and league decisions—this is the business of sports explained.

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