• Loading stock data...
Saturday, January 17, 2026
    More
    Video

    Fundamentals: YuChiang Cheng (President, Topgolf Media)

    By
    Jul 14, 2020 | 10:05 am
    UPDATED Aug 12, 2020 | 07:55 pm

    Welcome to Fundamentals with Ian Thomas, a Front Office Sports interview show featuring leading operators and voices of the sports industry.

    This episode was the first in our four-part esports series presented by Topgolf Entertainment Group.

    Topgolf Media president YuChiang Cheng joined Ian to discuss the overall growth of World Golf Tour and new developments in TEG esports platforms and strategies.

    Esports series, presented by Topgolf:
    Weds July 15 — 4pm ET
    Steve Arhancet (Co-CEO / Owner of Team Liquid)
    Watch Episode Replay

    Thurs July 16 — 12pm ET
    Mike Neligan (EVP, VaynerSports) and Darren Glover (Division Lead, VaynerGaming)
    Watch Episode Replay

    Fri July 17 — 12:15pm ET
    Nicole LaPointe (CEO, Evil Geniuses)
    Watch Episode Replay

    Linkedin
    Whatsapp
    Copy Link
    Link Copied
    Link Copied

    What to Read
    by

    Sports Goes All In on Non-Alcoholic Drinks Boom
    Athletes, teams, and leagues are pouring money into the NA beverage category.
    May 17, 2023; Rochester, New York, USA; A bucket of TaylorMade balls are seen during a practice round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club.
    by

    TaylorMade Sues Callaway Over Rival’s Alleged ‘Mud Balls’ Claims
    The two companies are among the largest golf equipment manufacturers.
    exclusive
    by

    WNBA Exploring Buying Back 16% Stake Sold in 2022
    The league sold the $75 million stake when it badly needed capital.
    by

    College Football Players Seeking ‘Five for Five’ Won’t Get Extra Year
    The players are seeking a sweeping change to NCAA rules.

    Featured Today

    Tulsa Portal House
    by

    Inside the Tulsa Portal House: ‘This Will Translate to Wins’
    The Golden Hurricane set up an over-the-top battle station for football recruiting.
    Black Rabbit
    January 10, 2026

    The Netflix Star Who Makes Sure NBA Players Have Clean Towels
    How a Nets staffer landed a breakout role on “Black Rabbit.”
    January 9, 2026

    NHL Ditched Its Dress Code. Hockey’s Fashion Era Arrived Quickly
    With no dress code, impeccably dressed players are seeing big-money deals.
    January 6, 2026

    Hockey in Florida Was Once a Risk. Now It’s Thriving
    The state of Florida has become a traditional—and highly lucrative—market.

    More in Video
    by

    Fundamentals: Women in Sports
    Welcome to the latest episode of Fundamentals, a Front Office Sports interview…
    September 22, 2020

    Fundamentals: USTA CEO Michael Dowse
    Dowse, the CEO and executive director of the national governing body for tennis, discussed the unique challenges of a fan-less US Open and growing the sport in the U.S.
    November 17, 2020

    Fundamentals: Women In Esports
    On this episode of Fundamentals, three guests join the show to discuss the opportunities for women in the gaming industry, as well as the challenges they face.
    Sponsored

    ESPN Edge Innovation Conference 2025: Inside the Technology Shaping the Future of..
    At ESPN Edge Innovation Conference 2025, ESPN showcased how AI, immersive tech, and a rebuilt direct-to-consumer platform are redefining the future of sports media.
    July 28, 2020

    Fundamentals: RISE CEO Diahann Billings-Burford
    Diahann Billings-Burford is the CEO of RISE, a national nonprofit whose mission is to use sports as a means of eliminating racial discrimination and acting as a vehicle for social justice and societal equality.
    July 24, 2020

    Fundamentals: MLL Commissioner Sandy Brown
    Sandy Brown — commissioner of Major League Lacrosse — discusses the logistics and realities of the league’s return to play with a single-location tournament format, along with the growth of the sport as a whole.
    July 17, 2020

    Fundamentals: Evil Geniuses CEO Nicole LaPointe Jameson
    Nicole LaPointe Jameson, CEO of professional esports team Evil Geniuses, discusses the state of esports and what is next for the organization.
    July 16, 2020

    Fundamentals: The Launch of VaynerGaming
    VaynerGaming division lead Darren Glover and VaynerSports EVP Mike Neligan join the show to discuss the new division, and the future of commercial opportunities in esports.