Sports Lawyer Chris Brearton Joins Main Street Sports Group’s Board of Directors

Main Street Sports Group (the “Company”), owner and operator of FanDuel Sports Network, has announced that Chris Brearton, Partner at ABGO, has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

Brearton is a veteran of the film and television industry, bringing over 30 years of media and entertainment strategy experience. He currently serves as a Partner at AGBO, the artist-led independent studio.

Prior to joining AGBO, Brearton most recently served as the Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Amazon MGM Studios. In that role, Brearton oversaw corporate strategy, including the integration of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) into Amazon. He also oversaw MGM’s scripted and unscripted television business, launched MGM+ as a global streaming service, guided the theatrical film distribution strategy, and was the primary liaison for several key creative properties, including the James Bond franchise.

Before the sale to Amazon, Brearton led MGM as its Chief Operating Officer, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. In this capacity, he grew and revitalized the iconic studio, overseeing its global financial and business operations and its film and television content production and distribution strategy. Brearton was the Chief Architect of the $8.45 billion sale of MGM to Amazon.

Prior to MGM, Brearton served as a Managing Partner in the Entertainment, Sports and Media practice at Latham & Watkins and led the law firm’s Century City office. He currently serves as Chairman of the Board of USA Swimming. Brearton received his J.D. from the University of Virginia and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia.