Bettman's bonanza: Rogers doubles down on NHL

Welcome to the SportBusiness Podcast, getting you informed on the biggest stories in the global sports industry.This week, Callum McCarthy is joined by Martin Ross and Imran Yusuf to explore why Rogers pulled the trigger on a $7.7bn deal with the NHL, Fifa electing to play it safe with Women's World Cup venues in 2031 and 2035, as well as Two Circles expanding its media rights business and some Boat Race ranting.Jon Rest calls in from Miami, USA to spill the gossip he gathered over the course of two days at Sportel.There's also two separate mentions of FK Bodø/Glimt.You can subscribe to The SportBusiness Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music.Use the code SBPODCAST30 to get 30% off annual SportBusiness.com subscriptions here.Host and producer: Callum McCarthyContributors: Martin Ross, Imran Yusuf, Jonathan RestEditor: Lumi LehmuskallioSources:Rogers ‘to shell out’ $7.7bn for NHL renewalEXCLUSIVE: Infront retains Brazilian Série A betting rightsUSA, UK set to host Fifa Women’s World CupsTwo Circles bags Top 14 international distributionUWCL nets sponsor uplift, still needs €10m underpin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.