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Current Sports | June 3, 2020 | The Future Of Sports Panel Discussion

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Michigan State University / ComArtSci

A panel discussion from the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences concerning the future of sports, moderated by Al Martin.

On today's Current Sports with Al Martin, Al brings you audio from a video conference series from the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences centered on the future of sports. Al moderates a panel that includes Michigan State alums Jeff Genthner (Senior VP / GM Fox Sports South/Carolinas/Tennessee and Fox Sports Southeast), Jason Hillman (Basketball Chief of Staff/Team Counsel Cleveland Cavaliers), and Matt McConnell (Play-By-Play Broadcaster Arizona Coyotes). What does the future of sports look like for athletes and fans attending / watching? What will sports calendars need to tweak? What if there is a coronavirus outbreak among teams? 

Watch the full panel discussion here. 

Episode 1650

Al Martin is the host of Beyond the Score, a new series coming to WKAR in the fall of 2024. Al is also sports reporter for WKAR news.
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