Mark J. Burns

Mark J. Burns

Senior Data Reporter

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Mark J. Burns is a senior data reporter at Morning Consult covering the business of sports. @markjburns88

Mark J. Burns is a senior data reporter at Morning Consult covering the business of sports. @markjburns88

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