Hawk-Eye: The $100,000 Camera System That's Quietly Taking Over Sports
Today's podcast is a deep dive into Hawk-Eye — the high-tech camera system used to judge line calls in tennis, goals in soccer and first downs in the NFL starting with the 2025 season. I cover everything you need to know about Hawk-Eye, including how the technology actually works, its margin of error, the cost of installation, the company’s ownership structure, how the business makes money, and so much more. Enjoy!
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How the NBA's New Salary Cap Actually Works (and why Adam Silver Changed It)
Today's podcast breaks down the NBA's new salary cap system, which was the brainchild of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. I explain exactly what Silver changed in the NBA’s most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement, how the new salary cap system influences roster construction, what teams will be forced to do instead, and how the system could potentially impact the NBA’s popularity. Enjoy!
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Inside Cadillac’s $1 Billion Formula 1 Bet
Today's podcast explains how Cadillac is preparing for its Formula 1 debut. We discuss F1's application process, real estate projects, budgets, headcount, driver rumors, and so much more.
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The Tour de France: How The World's Most Challenging Race Became A $150 Million Business
The Tour de France breaks bodies, burns calories, and somehow turns massive profits without charging fans a dime. Today's podcast breaks down the business behind cycling's most famous event.
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The New Law That Could Kill Legal Sports Betting in America
Congress just passed a provision that could destroy professional gambling in the U.S. Today's podcast breaks down what it all means (and why some sportsbooks appear to be cheering it on).
Host Joe Pompliano breaks down the most interesting topics in sports business. From athlete investments to media rights deals, you'll leave each episode more informed about the business and money behind sports. Join hundreds of thousands of others and start listening today!
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