The NFL saw its big opening week clouded by the detention of Dolphins’ star receiver Tyreek Hill on the way to his game. Prior to that the league broke records for its kickoff game between the Chiefs and Ravens, with major returns as well for the Friday matchup in Brazil.
Plus, we get a look inside the 49ers front office with chief revenue officer Brent Shoeb and a perspective on the ticketing market amid threats to Ticketmaster’s dominance with Sports Illustrated Tickets CEO David Lane.
Also, the Mavericks have a new broadcaster, the NFL is cracking down on safety violations, and we may see Bill Belichick back on the sidelines before too long.