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 denied by the NFL, setting the stage for a possible legal battle. 🎓 The NCAA approves a new 5-for-5 eligibility model, changing the future of college athletics and NIL. 🏀 NBA Draft financial realities, AJ Dybantsa's massive rookie deal, and how NIL is impacting draft decisions. 🔥 Giannis heads to Miami, Jalen Brown trade rumors continue, and the business side of NBA superstars. ⚽ The World Cup is drawing massive audiences in the United States. Is soccer finally breaking through with American sports fans? ⚾ MLB labor negotiations, potential draft changes, and what could be looming ahead of the next CBA. 🏟️ Georgia Tech's stadium renovation plans, NFL grass field debates, and the rising cost of fan experiences. 🌮 Plus, Taco Bell's new "Emotional Support Taco" campaign might be the greatest marketing idea of the year. Subscribe for new episodes of Deals & Deadlines every week on 680 The Fan. #AtlantaFalcons #KylePitts #NFL #NBADraft #Giannis #WorldCup #CollegeFootball #NIL #MLB #Braves #GeorgiaTech #SportsBusiness #DealsAndDeadlines #680TheFan

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Matt Chernoff and Hadley Engelhardt break down the biggest sports business stories of the week on Deals & Deadlines. From booming World Cup ratings and the economic impact on host cities to Brendan Sorsby's surprising decision to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, there's no shortage of headlines. Plus: Why World Cup viewership is skyrocketing in the United States Brendan Sorsby's NFL Draft outlook after leaving Texas Tech The business impact of the Knicks winning the NBA Championship UFC's massive White House event and Dana White's $60 million gamble James Pearce Jr.'s uncertain future with the Falcons LeBron James' contract negotiations with the Lakers Why the NHL just posted its most-watched postseason ever Subscribe for weekly conversations on the business behind the biggest stories in sports.

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The sports business world never slows down. This week on Deals & Deadlines, Matt Chernoff and Hadley Engelhard break down Drake London's massive contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons, why the NFL calendar continues to dominate college football, and whether NIL spending is creating an unsustainable future for college athletics. Falcons lock up Drake London What's next for Bijan Robinson? Myles Garrett traded to the Rams AJ Brown lands in New England Odell Beckham Jr. and JuJu Smith-Schuster sign with the Giants College Football Playoff vs. NFL scheduling battle Kurt Cignetti's warning about the future of college football MLB salary cap debate heats up NBA Finals economic impact Steph Curry's massive new endorsement deal Former MLB player Jordan Adams returns to football at SMU 📺 Subscribe for more sports business news, contract analysis, media rights discussions, NIL updates, and behind-the-scenes insight from the business side of sports. #NFL #Falcons #DrakeLondon #CollegeFootball #NIL #MLB #NBAFinals #SportsBusiness #DealsAndDeadlines Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:05 Drake London's $141M Extension 6:20 Falcons Future & Bijan Robinson 8:40 Myles Garrett Traded to Rams 12:30 AJ Brown to Patriots 15:15 OBJ & JuJu Join Giants 17:25 Highest-Paid NFL Endorsement Stars 20:05 CFP vs NFL Scheduling Battle 27:30 Kurt Cignetti's NIL Warning 32:20 MLB Salary Cap Debate 39:40 NBA Finals Economic Boom 44:15 Russell Wilson Joins CBS 47:20 Steph Curry's $400M Shoe Deal 50:40 Former MLB Player Returns to College Football 53:30 Final Thoughts

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