How the Braves Turned The Battery Into a Revenue Powerhouse

The Battery has become a major part of the Braves’ business. Matt Chernoff and sports business insider Hadley Engelhardt break down the numbers and why teams across sports are building businesses around their stadiums. They also discuss World Series ticket prices and Florida fan loyalty, longer NFL…

Joe Buck & Troy Aikman’s Reported Feud: ESPN Contract Fallout

Did Joe Buck and Troy Aikman have a falling-out over their ESPN contracts? Matt Chernoff and sports agent Hadley Engelhardt discuss reports that Buck signed a new deal without telling his longtime broadcast partner—and whether the two should have negotiated together. Plus: the Atlanta Falcons’ min…

Netflix Lands World Cup Rights, CFP Expansion and NFL’s Big TV Plans

Netflix keeps expanding in sports, college football’s playoff could grow to 14 teams, and ESPN is preparing a slate of alternate Super Bowl broadcasts. Matt Chernoff and sports agent Hadley Engelhardt break down the business behind those moves, plus the NFL’s flex scheduling, Florida State’s coachi…

MLB Lockout Warning: The Salary Cap Fight Is Already Heating Up

Baseball’s next labor battle has already begun. Matt Chernoff and veteran NFL agent Hadley Engelhard examine MLB’s reported salary-cap and salary-floor proposal—and explain why revenue sharing could become the biggest obstacle to avoiding another lockout. They also discuss Joe Buck’s $100 million E…

MLB Expansion, NFL International Games & Remembering 9/11 in Sports | Deals & Deadlines

The NFL is officially turning Opening Week into Opening Week with the league kicking off the 2026 season on a Wednesday night and expanding its international footprint. Hadley Engelhard joins Matt Chernoff for the latest episode of Deals & Deadlines to break down the biggest business stories across…

Kroenke’s Sports Empire Grows, Lane Kiffin & LSU’s Legal Battle, Plus a Fake NFL Player Scam

On the latest episode of Deals & Deadlines, hosted by Matt Chernoff and super agent Hadley Engelhard, the biggest stories in sports business take center stage — from the future of the College Football Playoff and the NCAA’s ongoing legal battles to massive moves across the NFL, MLB and college athl…

Falcons Valued at $10.6 Billion + Is the NHL Returning to Atlanta?

The Atlanta Falcons are now valued at a staggering $10.6 billion after a private equity firm purchased a minority stake in the franchise. Matt Chernoff and longtime sports agent Hadley Engelhard break down what the deal means for Arthur Blank and the future value of NFL teams. Plus, could the NHL f…

$12 Billion Lakers Sale, MLB Lockout Concerns & College Football Playoff Expansion

Matt Chernoff and longtime NFL agent Hadley Engelhard break down the biggest stories shaping the business of sports on the latest episode of Deals & Deadlines. The guys react to the Lakers’ record-breaking $12+ billion sale, what skyrocketing franchise valuations mean across professional sports and…

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 G…

Falcons BET BIG on Kyle Pitts + NFL Supplemental Draft Drama | Deals & Deadlines

Matt Chernoff and Hadley Engelhardt break down the biggest stories in sports business on this week's episode of Deals & Deadlines. 🏈 The Falcons hand Kyle Pitts a 3-year, $54 million extension. Was it the right move or are they paying for potential? 🏈 Brendan Sorsby's supplemental draft hopes are…