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Beyond the 9450: Celebrating Milestones in Women's Basketball & Sports Business
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In this episode of Beyond the 9450, hosts discuss the exciting sponsorship with SeatGeek, highlighting its benefits for fans. They celebrate the record-breaking viewership of the Fever vs. Sky game, dissecting its impact. The hosts also dive into Doris Burke's historic role as the first woman to call a major US men's championship on television. Other topics include the New York Liberty's new direct-to-consumer streaming platform, the rise of local WNBA packages, and Kyrie Irving's groundbreaking sneaker deal with Anta. The episode wraps up by emphasizing the growing influence of former student-athletes in sports media and business.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
01:38 WNBA Viewership Milestones
04:19 Doris Burke Makes History
07:21 New York Liberty's Streaming Platform
15:50 WNBA's Mortgage Matchup Partnership
18:55 Michael Jordan's Memorabilia Market
29:08 Kyrie Irving's Signature Shoe Deal for His Father
34:23 Closing Remarks and Social Media Plugs