World Cup Expansion, MLB Tension & Record Franchise Valuations

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. ✅ Subscribe for new episodes every week 🎥 Watch on the 680 The Fan YouTube Channel 🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more sports business insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.