Episode 123 | DP & McGhee

In this episode, David Paro and Tim McGhee kick things off with their signature Spotlight on Sponsorships before diving into big stories across the sports business landscape. They wrap things up with a conversation with Ahmad Nassar, Executive Director of the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) and CEO of Winners Alliance.

✨ Spotlight on Sponsorships
🏟️ Olympic Venue Naming Rights – LA2028 makes history by selling venue naming rights, while iconic sites like Dodger Stadium and the Rose Bowl remain untouched.
🚗 NASCAR Series Title Change – O’Reilly Auto Parts replaces Xfinity as the title sponsor of NASCAR’s second series, creating a strong endemic fit.
🪖 USAA & NFL – USAA renews its long-standing partnership with the NFL, with DP highlighting Tim’s role in the original deal.

📑 Around the Leagues
🏒 NHL CBA Quietly Renewed – A major labor milestone passes with little fanfare.
🏈 Football Headlines – Updates on the Brian Flores discrimination case, more turbulence within the NFLPA, and NCAA sanctions for Michigan football.

🎾 Guest Spotlight: Ahmad Nassar
David and Tim welcome Ahmad Nassar, Executive Director of the PTPA and CEO of Winners Alliance. He shares:

• The PTPA’s mission to give tennis players a stronger collective voice and improve their careers both on and off the court.

• The difference and similarities between various players associations.

• His experience as a leader at NFL Players, Inc.

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