Deals & Deadlines, hosted by Matt Chernoff and Hadley Engelhard, covered a busy week across the sports business landscape. The hosts discussed the MLB World Series matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, along with the growing league-wide controversy over a proposed MLB salary cap and the strong pushback from players.
They also examined the financial ripple effects of Florida’s decision to fire head coach Billy Napier, including the impact of his contract buyout and the program’s potential next steps. With the NBA season tipping off, Chernoff and Engelhard broke down the league’s latest mega-deals, new TV contracts, and their implications for player earnings and team valuations.
The show also featured updates on LeBron James being sued by a fan and Vince McMahon winning his reckless driving case, rounding out a comprehensive look at the intersection of sports, money, and legal headlines.
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