Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov

Business Decision with Mike Vorkunov

por Mike Vorkunov

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Why are so many Americans buying European basketball clubs? The Napoli Basketball story

Buying a European basketball club is the new trend for American investors. Underdog Global Partners founder Matt Rizzetta explains why he bought Napoli, how he thinks NIL could become a billion dollar industry for European basketball, and how he sees the NBA's European project. Plus, who's got the better pizza: New York or Napoli? And watch it on YouTube

The craziest day in WNBA history? ... Aka the Emergency Podcast

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier gave the WNBA one of its craziest days ever by ripping commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league, but what did it actually say about the league? Mike Vorkunov and Ben Pickman, The Athletic's WNBA reporter, digest the most important 4-and-a-half minutes in WNBA history and what it means for a future lockout, CBA negotiations, Engelbert's job, and Unrivaled.

Poverty Billionaires and the Sports Wealth Gap

Steve Ballmer isn't just the richest owner in the NBA, he's the richest owner in sports. He's one of the richest men in the world. Period. The Kawhi Leonard/Aspiration scandal has also opened up another touchy subject: is he also too rich for the NBA? The Information's Sara Germano comes on to talk about wealth inequality in sports and how pro sports is trying to figure out the sheer amount of money its now dealing with, from the NBA to MLB, from Ballmer to Steve Cohen. Reading List: Is Steve Ballmer Too Rich for the NBA? The World’s Richest Sports Team Owners 2025

Should Sports Fear "The Big One?"

Sports gambling rules the sports world. It's everywhere. Ads are all over the place. Teams and leagues are in business with the sportsbooks. But sports gambling scandals are popping up and players have been suspended and banned. Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Diamond and Mike Vorkunov discuss how sports gambling is inescapable and how it has changed sports, and all the investigations and problems that has wrought. They then discuss whether sports has to fear an even larger gambling scandal: "the big one." Guest: Wall Street Journal reporter Jared Diamond READING LIST: Big parlays, fake injuries and Telegram tips: The betting scandal in college and pro sports The Rejected Bet That Launched a Gambling Scandal in College Sports NBA Star Terry Rozier Under Investigation in Illegal Betting Probe Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase on leave over gambling inquiry ‘I literally can’t stop.’ The descent of a modern sports fan

Why Tom Brady is the face of pro sports' next big headache... And understanding the Kawhi Leonard drama

The debut episode of Business Decision! Mike Vorkunov discusses the newest Tom Brady saga with guest host Yaron Weitzman and they talk about why Brady epitomizes the problems the NFL and other pro sports leagues will face going forward to manage its relationships with its biggest stars. Then, a deep dive into the Kawhi Leonard/LA Clippers case that is being investigated by the NBA for cap circumvention and a look at how this may all eventually go. Guest host: Yaron Weitzman Topics discussed; Tom Brady's in the broadcast booth and in coaches' box; What the NBA will weigh as they investigate Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard Required Reading: The NBA's Investigation into its Wealthiest Owner and Most Secretive Star The Tom Brady Problem

A $325 million drama: The Connecticut Sun and the WNBA team that can't be sold

The WNBA's Connecticut Sun are up for sale and ready to go for a record price, but the WNBA isn't willing to approve a sale or to let the new buyers move the team. What's behind the Sun sales process and the drama holding up what could be the biggest transaction in the league's history? We get into it on this episode of Business Decision and explain what's going on in the WNBA right now.

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