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Bill Belichick and the Patriots free agency spending; Sports embracing the gambling boom (3/16)

Bill Belichick and the Patriots free agency spending; Sports embracing the gambling boom (3/16)

FromNothing Personal with David Samson


Bill Belichick and the Patriots free agency spending; Sports embracing the gambling boom (3/16)

FromNothing Personal with David Samson

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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Mar 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today’s word of the day is ‘232’ as in the New England Patriots spent $232M in the first day of free agency. What? How? Why is the NFL and NBA free agency so much fun and MLB is so boring? Is Bill Belichick trying to make up for the fact that Tom Brady won a Super Bowl without him? (11:15) March Madness is here and Indiana is not in it. The Hoosiers have fired Archie Miller after four seasons. And we’ve got ourselves a statement! Miller’s buyout money will be paid by money raised from boosters! (22:13) Review: Allen v Farrow. (30:12) NPPOD. (32:15) Let’s talk about the gambling boom. Years ago is was a major red flag in the sports world. A major no-no! Now it’s being embraced! Why? REVENUE! (43:05) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the signing of Hirokazu Sawamura being signed by the Boston Red Sox. What are some differences between Japan and MLB? Let’s discuss. 

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Released:
Mar 16, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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NPDS - Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all aspects of sport. This podcast will be the destination for fans of sports and entertainment who want to hear the truth about real situations as they occur each day. Every segment will give his audience a unique perspective, not found anywhere else. His voice is strong and unwavering, his brand is honesty and his reach is extraordinary. And remember, it's just business...It's nothing personal! Subscribe to Nothing Personal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson