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The Sport Market

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The Sport Market is all about the bulls and bears of sport business. Hosted by nationally-recognized sport business commentator and marketing communications executive Tom Mayenknecht, The Sport Market goes to the dollars and cents behind the scenes to discuss the sport business stories that matter most to fans. It’s about everything from sport management and sport broadcast to sport law and sport marketing, digging deep on franchise valuations, the hottest-selling merchandise and apparel and the best stadiums and arenas in North America and around the world. Follow the money!

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Latest episode

Jul 4, 2026

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Episodes

The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: Sept. 6 07.09.2025

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen is back with his lighter side take on the business of sport, where this week's topics include a lackluster start for the Dallas Cowboys, and the news that NFL RedZone will soon be disrupted by commercials: "But hopefully just the most exciting parts of commercials."

The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: June 28 07.09.2025

This week's Buy and Sell panel is hosted by Tom Mayenknecht and producer Zach Clarke. They discuss the Canucks draft, how the Abbotsford Canucks success helps the big team, the Canadian angle on the draft, and more!

The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: June 28 07.09.2025

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers a lighter side take on the business of sports, this week he pokes fun at the NHL Draft, the NBA storylines, some commissioner mishaps, and more!

The Sport Market, Hour 4: Sept. 6 07.09.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom flips through the pages of the Vancouver Sun Sports section with Jon Festinger and Aziz Rajwani in this week's edition of Weekend Extra. Then, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins the show to talk a big week for Quinn Hughes addressing his future as a Canuck and share memories of the late great Ken Dryden. Next we go around the horn in the world of BC spo...

The Sport Market, Hour 3: Sept. 6 06.09.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom convenes this week's Buy & Sell Panel comprised of Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani and producer Justin Morissette to debate whether the BC Lions can still make the playoffs, if the Blue Jays have the AL East all locked up, and which western Canadian captain is more likely to bolt from their current club, Connor McDavid or Quinn Hughes? And we close out the hour wi...

The Sport Market, Hour 2: Sept. 6 06.09.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 2, Tom chats with the visiting Sport Professor at Harvard University, Rick Horrow to talk all the latest in the business of sport, including a wacky start to the NFL season in Philadelphia, and a robust slate of Labour Day Classic games in the CFL. Then, we're joined by law professor and former sports executive Jon Festinger for a look at the good, the bad and the ug...

The Sport Market, Hour 1: Sept. 6 06.09.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 1, Tom breaks down the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's edition of the Sport Market Podium, where topics include a controversial opener to the NFL season, a cap circumvention scandal with Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers, and StubHub getting ready to hit the stock market. Then he's joined by Rob Longley, Toronto Sun Blue Jays beat writer,...

The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: Aug. 30 02.09.2025

Our Buy & Sell Panel comprised of Tom Mayenknecht, Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette debate what they're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport, where topics include the impact of Thomas Muller on the Whitecaps' culture, and if the CFL needs to add a 10th team.

The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: Aug. 30 02.09.2025

Sport business commentator Tom Mayenknecht throws out this week's Sport Market Pitch, imploring the CFL to build on their Labour Day tradition by having more teams involved -- and to truly optimize it, the league needs to add a 10th franchise so that one team isn't left on the outside looking in every year.

The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: Aug. 30 02.09.2025

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the latest edition of The Sport Market Podium, breaking down the top three sport business stories of the week, where this week the topics include a record-breaking collectibles sale at auction as the dual Jumpman logo autograph card signed by Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant fetches an all-time high price, while playoff races and wildcard chases continue to heat up in MLB,...

Horrow: "Jerry Jones believes he can do the GM job better than anyone else" 02.09.2025

The visiting Sport Professor at Harvard University, Rick Horrow joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to talk all the biggest stories this week in the business of sport, including the Micah Parsons trade as Jerry Jones' unique hands-on ownership style sends the best defensive player in the NFL out of Dallas and off to Green Bay.

Jamie Nye: The real CFL season starts after Labour Day 02.09.2025

CFL journalist Jamie Nye of The Green Zone on 980 CJME and 650 CKOM Saskatchewan joins Tom Mayenknecht on the Sport Market ahead of the CFL's traditional Labour Day Classic to talk a weekend full of historic rivalries, if the league should be looking to add a 10th franchise in Atlantic Canada, and the way the level of play ramps up come September.

Around the Horn with Steve Ewen: Aug. 30 02.09.2025

PostMedia sports scribe Steve Ewen joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to go around the horn in the world of BC sports, including the Canadians, BC Lions, Canucks, WHL Giants and more!

The Comedy of Sport on the Rolfsen Report: Aug. 30 01.09.2025

Vancouver comedian Torben Rolfsen offers up his lighter side take on the business of sport, with this week's targets including the Buffalo Bills, the Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce engagement, and the Utah Mammoth.

The Sport Market, Hour 4: Aug. 30 01.09.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom flips through the pages of the Vancouver Sun Sports section with Jon Festinger and Aziz Rajwani on this week's Weekend Extra. Then, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins the show to weigh in on all the chatter surrounding Elias Pettersson's off-season as we inch ever closer to the start of NHL training camps. Next, it's time to go around the horn in the wi...

The Sport Market, Hour 3: Aug. 30 01.09.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 3, Tom convenes the Buy & Sell Panel with Jon Festinger, Aziz Rajwani and Sport Market producer Justin Morissette to debate what they're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport, with topics including Thomas Muller's arrival in Vancouver, and if the CFL should prioritize the creation of a 10th franchise. And it's a very CFL-focused edition o...

The Sport Market, Hour 2: Aug. 30 01.09.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 2, Tom talks with Jamie Nye of The Green Zone on CJME and CKOM Saskatchewan ahead of another classic Labour Day showdown in the CFL between the Roughriders and Blue Bombers. Then, lawyer and former sports executive Jon Festinger joins the show to look at the good, the bad and the ugly practices in the business of sport.

The Sport Market, Hour 1: Aug. 30 01.09.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 1, Tom rolls out this week's Sport Market Podium, breaking down the top three sport business stories of the week, including a record sale at auction for a dual Jumpman logo card signed by both Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, as well as late season storylines in MLB, and a blockbuster trade ahead of the start of NFL season. Then we're joined by the visiting Sport Prof...

Bulls & Bears: Aug 23 23.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht gets into the bulls and bears of sports business stories, where he goes over which stories he's bullish on, and which he would rather shy away from.

Longley: "It Really Fuels This Blue Jays Pitching Rotation" 23.08.2025

Toronto Sun Blue Jays baseball beat writer Rob Longley joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to break down the Blue Jays'.

The Sport Market Pitch, presented by Chambers Plan employee benefits: Aug. 23 23.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht throws out this week's Sport Market Pitch to Jon Festinger.

The Buy & Sell Panel, presented by Pastime Sports & Games: Aug. 23 23.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht convenes this week's Buy & Sell Panel with producer Elan Chark, Jon Festinger and junior contributor Nicholas Tsafalas to debate what they're buying, selling and holding this week on the stock market of sport.

McAllister: “We're Way Past Wondering if This Team Is Legit or Not” 23.08.2025

Steve McAllister of Gaming News Canada joins Tom Mayenknecht on The Sport Market to discuss the Blue Jays.

The Sport Market Podium, funded by Alpine Credits: Aug. 23 23.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht rolls out the top three sport business stories of the week in this week's edition of the Sport Market Podium

The Sport Market, Hour 4: Aug. 23 23.08.2025

Tom Mayenknecht hosts. In Hour 4, Tom flips through the pages of the Vancouver Sun Sports section with Jon Festinger in this week's Weekend Extra. Then, Canucks Connected host Joey Kenward joins the show.

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