Matt Chernoff and longtime NFL agent Hadley Engelhard break down the biggest stories shaping the business of sports on the latest episode of Deals & Deadlines. The guys react to the Lakers’ record-breaking $12+ billion sale, what skyrocketing franchise valuations mean across professional sports and why teams like the Falcons continue to explode in value. They also dive into: • Why MLB’s next CBA fight could put the 2027 season in jeopardy • The battle over a potential MLB salary cap, salary floor and revenue sharing • Why the NFL continues to dominate every other sport in television ratings • Whether the College Football Playoff could eventually expand to 16, 20 or even 24 teams • How ESPN, the SEC and Big Ten could shape the future of the playoff • Why Jayden Daniels’ dispute with LSU over No. 5 could be a major PR mistake • The truth behind million-dollar high school NIL valuations • How NIL and the transfer portal are changing college football roster building forever Subscribe to 680 The Fan for new episodes of Deals & Deadlines and more conversations about the money, contracts and decisions driving the sports world.

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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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