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Three Inning Fan - The Podcast with Kelley FrancoAuthor: Kelley Franco
Kelley Franco is the Doyenne of New York Baseball. Her unique voice informs and entertains her listeners. She focuses on New York baseball but also tours the league to keep her listeners fluent in all things MLB - all in about 20 minutes. Kelley's background as an attorney informs her commentary, as she occasionally looks at the transactional and contractual side of the game. And every episode closes with Kelley's famous food segment: What's Good to Eat While Watching the Ballgame, where she highlights a new recipe or a listener favorite meal. Tune in! Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Private Equity Investment in Pro Sports: Ben Horney of Front Office Sports Joins Kelley Franco
Monday, 10 November, 2025
In this episode of The Three Inning Fan Show, Kelley Franco sits down with Ben Horney from Front Office Sports to break down private equity investment in MLB and other US professional sports. Listen in as Ben gives an overview of PE investment in sports, and then covers which firms are allowed to invest in MLB, the NFL, the NBA, and the NHL, whether the investors are active or passive (do they get a seat on the board? do they pick the players?), how they earn the return on their investment, and what the pros and cons of PE investment in sports are for the teams, the investors, and most importantly, the fans. Ben brings deep insight from his reporting at Front Office Sports, helping fans, insiders, and business enthusiasts understand how PE is impacting sports ownership. And of course, we cover…what’s good to eat while watching the ballgame. Don’t miss this informative episode on the business side of sports!*Music by Podington Bear
