#116- MLS Commissioner Don Garber on 20+ Years Building the League; Fox World Cup Rankings.

#116- MLS Commissioner Don Garber on 20+ Years Building the League; Fox World Cup Rankings.

This week On The Record, we break out a rarely seen interview with MLS Commissioner Don Garber in honor of the World Cup. Garber discusses his 20+ years at the head of MLS, his career in the NFL leading up to that, and what's next for American soccer. After the interview, The Sports Professor breaks down the latest in sports business including Fox Sports World Cup TV ratings and PGA Tour ratings

#115-Lesa France Kennedy: The Woman Who Took NASCAR National

Rick Horrow goes On the Record with one of the most influential women in the sports industry, Lesa France Kennedy, Executive Vice Chair of NASCAR. Kennedy tells the story of growing up in the family that brought NASCAR to life, and how she navigated her career to bring the sport from it's southern roots to the international stage. From real estate aquistitions to ambitious expansions and evolving of the sport, Lesa France Kennedy's impact on the sport is immeasurable. After the interview, Rick Horrow breaks down the latest in sports business, including World Cup ratings, NRL's 5 BILLION dollar deal, and more!

#114- Rich McKay on 36 Years in the NFL, the Super Bowl, Word Cup, and more!

This week, we have the industry shifting Rich McKay on the show. McKay is the CEO of AMB Sports and Enertainment and former CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, and one of the most consequential executives in tne NFL since he came into the league 36 years ago. Horrow and McKay discuss his upbringing being the son of coaching legend John McKay, his experiences on both ends of winning and losing the Super Bowl, the World Cup coming to Atlanta, and more! After the interview, Rick breaks down the latest news in Sports Business in the Opening Drive and Five To Watch.

#112- Tennis Legend Gabe Jaramillo, NBA Finals Records, UFC250, World Cup

This week On The Record, The Sports Professor is joined by one of the most impactful tennis coaches alive, Gabe Jaramillo. They discuss his coaching philosopy, RPS Academies in Port St. Lucie, and what's next for the future of tennis. After the interview, Rick breaks down a busy June, with the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup, World Cup, and UFC250 on the horizon.

#111- OKC Mayor David Holt PLUS NBA/NHL Finals, Bears Stadium Crisis, and MLB's Hard Cap Proposal

OKC Mayor David Holt sat down with Rick Horrow at SEICON II in July 2025 to discuss the Thunder title run, 2028 Olympics coming to his city, the original MAPS plan that shaped modern OKC that Rick had a hand in, and more! After the interview, The Sports Professor breaks down the latest news in sports.