The Big Business of (Youth) Sports

The Extra Point: Arizona's Family Sports Podcast

The Big Business of (Youth) Sports

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Published on Jan 14, 2026, 11:52:48 AM
Total time: 00:33:57

Episode Description

New York Times writer Ken Belson’s deep dive into “youth sports going pro” has been a hot topic of conversation in the sports world. Belson joins Mark McClune to discuss the reaction to his article and preview his new book, “Every Day in Sunday,” that details how the NFL built itself into a business empire.

More about The Extra Point: Arizona's Family Sports Podcast

Arizona's Family Sports offers a one-of-a-kind perspective on Arizona sports. We cover a wide range of teams, from professional organizations such as the Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Phoenix Rising FC to local colleges like ASU, Arizona, NAU, and GCU, as well as high schools and youth sports.