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Sporticast
'Sporticast' is a new podcast hosted by business journalists Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams from Sportico that will deliver the inside scoop on the intersection of money and sports. From billion-dollar valuations to team sales, sponsorship contracts and media rights, go behind the scenes on the deals that power the global sports economy. For more coverage and information, be sure to check out sportico.com
Episodes
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Ronaldo Returns to Man United / MLS Miami Team’s $600 Million Valuation
Scott and Eben discuss Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United, where he started his career. They also discuss another major MLS stake sale, the…
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The Pac-12, Big Ten, ACC Alliance / NBA Player Sues Agent
Scott and Eben discuss the new “alliance” between the Big Ten, Pac-12 and ACC as the college sports landscape continues to shift. They also discuss an NBA…
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Topps' Next Steps | Joe Tsai's Empire | Giannis' Brewers Buy
Scott and Matt Bok discuss the next steps for Topps Trading cards, Joe Tsai's sports empire, and the how Giannis Antetokounmpo purchased a stake in the…
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NHL Jerseys To Have Ads in 2022 / A Genius Idea
Scott and Eben discuss a major change in the NHL, which will let teams sell advertisements on its jerseys for the 2022-23 season. They also discuss a new…
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Corn Stalks and Walk Offs at MLB’s Iowa Game
Scott and Eben discuss MLB’s “Field of Dreams” game, which ended in dramatic fashion in Iowa. They also talk about the NFL’s sports betting strategy, a WWE…
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DraftKings CEO Using Amazon Playbook as Business Grows
This episode is presented by Marsh, a global leader in risk management. Click here to read Marsh’s full report on safely re-opening stadiums. Scott and Eben…
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Messi’s Messy Barcelona Exit, Olympics Wrap Up
This episode is presented by Marsh, a global leader in risk management. Click here to read Marsh’s full report on safely re-opening stadiums. Scott and Eben…
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Soccer’s $3 Billion Private Equity Play / Tokyo Olympics Update
This episode is presented by Marsh, a global leader in risk management. Click here to read Marsh’s full report on safely re-opening stadiums. Scott and Eben…
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Jordan, Kobe, Garnett and a Walk Down NBA Memory Lane
This episode is presented by Marsh, a global leader in risk management. Click here to read Marsh’s full report on safely re-opening stadiums. Scott and Eben…
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NBA’s No. 1 Pick Already Has Pistons Ticket Sales Soaring
This episode is presented by Marsh, a global leader in risk management. Click here to read Marsh’s full report on safely re-opening stadiums. Scott and Eben…
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$550 Million a Bargain As Bucks Owners Celebrate Title
This episode is presented by Marsh, a global leader in risk management. Click here to read Marsh’s full report on safely re-opening stadiums. Scott and Eben…
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GOATs Jordan, Gretzky Back Sports Media Startup Buzzer
Scott and Eben speak with Bo Han, CEO of sports media startup Buzzer, about the company’s star-studded list of investors, its growth strategy, and the changing…
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Packers Financials Show NFL Muscle, Olympics Ready in Japan
Scott and Eben discuss the Tokyo Olympics, which start at the end of the week after a one-year COVID delay. They also discuss the finances of the Green Bay…
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MLS’s $800 Million Clubs, LeBron James Media Empire
This episode is presented by Marsh, a global leader in risk management. Click here to read Marsh’s full report on safely re-opening stadiums. Scott and Eben…
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Fenway First / McGregor Loss / New 76ers CEO
This episode is presented by Marsh, a global leader in risk management. Click here to read Marsh’s full report on safely re-opening stadiums. Scott and Eben…
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ONE Championship Founder Talks U.S. Expansion, Growth Through Media
Scott and Eben speak with Chatri Sityodtong, the founder and CEO of mixed martial arts, muay thai and kickboxing promotion ONE Championship. They discuss…
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Surprise NBA Finals To Rely on More Games, Not Names
Scott and Eben discuss the upcoming NBA Finals between the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks, a series that is lacking the star power of recent championship…
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Sixers CEO Steps Down / Ares Management’s $1 Billion Sports Portfolio
Scott and Eben discuss Scott O’Neil’s decision to step down as CEO of the 76ers and Devils. They also talk about Ares Management’s recent $1 billion investment…
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Lakers Valued Around $5 Billion, Nike Hits All-Time High
Scott and Eben discuss a 27% stake in the Los Angeles Lakers that is being sold to two Dodgers owners. They also talk about JPMorgan Chase’s investment into…
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“Our David Beckham Moment” as Indoor Lacrosse Hits Las Vegas
Scott and Eben chat with National Lacrosse League commissioner Nick Sakiewicz about the NLL’s latest franchise, a club in Las Vegas co-owned by billionaire Joe…
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"Open Season on NCAA” Following Landmark Court Ruling
Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico legal analyst Mike McCann to discuss Monday’s landmark Supreme Court ruling, in which the justices ruled 9-0 against the…
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Models, Athletes, Celebs and NFTs: The Club Necaxa Story
Scott and Eben chat with real estate investor and D.C. United minority owner Al Tylis about his recent investment into Mexican soccer team Club Necaxa. They…
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Yes! Yes! Yes! Islanders Playoff Run Comes at Perfect Time
Scott and Eben discuss the New York Islanders’s playoff run, which comes as the team prepares to open a new $1.5 billion arena. They also talk about an…
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Basquiat and Biggie: Brooklyn Nets CEO talks Business of Basketball
Scott and Eben chat with John Abbamondi, CEO of the Brooklyn Nets, about the business of the NBA’s hottest team. Abbamondi talks about challenges during the…
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“Legalized Bank Robbery” in Boxing, MLS Team’s Eye-Popping Valuation
Scott and Eben discuss Sunday’s fight between Floyd Mayweather and YouTube star Logan Paul, which made both men millions. They also talk about NFL executive…
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NBA Valuations, Unruly Fans, and Leadership Lessons with 76ers CEO Scott O’Neil
Scott and Eben chat with Scott O’Neil, CEO of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, to discuss leadership, the rapid growth of the NBA, its…
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The NBA’s Unruly Fans / Naomi Osaka’s Media Freeze
Scott and Eben discuss a recent string of ugly incidents involving fans during the NBA playoffs. They also talk about tennis star Naomi Osaka’s announcement…
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Surging Fan Demand with StubHub Executive Akshay Khanna
Scott and Eben are joined by Akshay Khanna, GM of StubHub’s North America business, to discuss the surging demand for live sporting events and concerts in the…
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Mickelson’s Millions / U.S. Soccer Shakeup
Scott and Eben discuss Phil Mickelson’s historic win at the PGA Championship, which earned him $2.16 million. They also talk about changes in U.S. Soccer…
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English Soccer’s Inequality / Another MLS Club Sells for $400 Million
Scott and Eben discuss Sportico’s recent Premier League valuations, led by Manchester United at $4.65 billion. They also talk about Stanford University’s…
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Kobe Bryant’s Footwear Future / A $43 Billion Media Merger
Scott and Eben discuss the latest for Kobe Byrant’s footwear empire, as the Hall of Famer’s estate explores potential options in the wake of its separation…
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LeBron vs. Steph In One-Game NBA Playoff / A’s Relocation Drama
Scott and Eben discuss the release of the 2021 NFL schedule, which the league has turned into another offseason spectacle. They also discuss the potential…
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NFL Owners Readying MLS Investment / Horse Doping Controversy
Scott and Eben discuss a Sportico report that the Wilf family, owners of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings, are nearing a deal to acquire MLS club Orlando City SC…
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Teenage Prodigy’s Soccer Lawsuit / Knicks, Rangers Suffer Big Revenue Losses
Scott and Eben discuss 15-year-old soccer phenom Olivia Moultrie, who is suing the NWSL to try and lift its age restrictions. They also discuss the latest in…
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NFL Draft Wrap / Rugby’s Big Private Equity Moment
Scott and Eben discuss the NFL Draft, which drew move viewers this year than the Oscars, and a new sponsor-inspired camera angle that’s drawing ire from…
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Inside Baseball’s Billion-Dollar Valuations / NFL Draft Preview
Scott and Eben discuss a recent Sportico live event featuring the most powerful people in Major League Baseball. They also discuss the upcoming NFL draft…
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Yankees, Mets Eye TV Tie-up / New Dodger Dog, Same Name
Scott and Eben discuss the potential sale of SNY, the TV partner of the Mets, which could result in a media partnership between New York’s two MLB teams. They…
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Bumbling Billionaires, Oligarchs and Sheikhs Offer Super League Sorry
Scott and Eben discuss the rapid collapse of the European soccer Super League, which fell apart less than 48 hours after it was announced, following outrage…
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The Simpsons Help Explain Europe’s New Super League
Scott and Eben discuss a blockbuster development for European soccer, with 12 of the sport’s richest teams announcing plans to form their own continental…
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DraftKings Hires / Fans Return / A Chat With AEG CEO Dan Beckerman
Scott and Eben discuss a new DraftKings hire, which explains a lot about the future of sports betting and sports media, and news in the world of esports and…
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Matsuyama’s $600 Million Masters Moment / A-Rod The NBA Owner
Scott and Eben discuss Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters win, the first for a Japanese golfer, which could end up being worth $600 million in future business…
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The Masters Tees Off / Olympics Boycott Controversy
Scott and Eben discuss the business behind the Masters, which tees off this week without 2019 champion Tiger Woods. They also discuss comments made by a U.S…
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NFL/Genius NCAA Women's Tourney $$, Monumental Sports
Scott and Sportico managing editor Matt Bok discuss the NFL's deal with Genius Sports to be the exclusive league data provider for sportsbooks before turning…
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The NCAA Has Its Day At the Supreme Court
Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico legal analyst Michael McCann to break down oral hearings in a Supreme Court case that could forever alter the landscape…
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Yankees Worth $6.75 billion / March Madness Money
Scott and Eben discuss Sportico’s recent MLB valuations, which found that the New York Yankees are the most valuable sports franchise in the world at $6.75…
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NFL, Amazon Deepen Relationship / Fanatics Worth $12.8 Billion
Scott and Eben discuss a new partnership between Amazon and the NFL that will see more fan gear listed on Amazon’s marketplace. They also discuss the latest…
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NFL’s $105 Billion Media Deals / Upset-Filled March Madness
Scott and Eben discuss the NFL’s latest media renewals, which are worth more than $105 billion from partners ESPN, FOX, CBS, NBC and Amazon. They also discuss…
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LeBron Becomes MLB Owner / Basketball Players Mobilize Against NCAA
Scott and Eben discuss LeBron James’s latest investment, an equity stake in Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC. They also…
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Newest Billionaire Comes from Sports Betting / March Madness is Back
Scott and Eben discuss one of the business world’s newest billionaires, DraftKings co-founder Jason Robins, who is now worth more than $1.2 billion because of…
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XFL Delays 2022 Relaunch / LeBron Nike Brand’s First College Deal
Scott and Eben discuss the latest from the XFL, whose new owners have paused next year’s planed relaunch as they explore a strategic partnership with the…
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Meghan Markle vs. LeBron / NBA’s Star-Studded Blockchain Committee
Scott and Eben discuss Sunday night’s NBA All-Star festivities, which went head-to-head with Oprah Winfrey’s much-anticipated interview with Meghan Markle and…
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Nike Exec Steps Down After Story on Son’s Sneaker Business / College Sports Power Dynamics
Scott and Eben discuss a recent executive shake-up at Nike. Ann Hebert, the company’s GM of North America, stepped down this week after a Bloomberg…
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Selling Michael Jordan’s $15 Million House / NFL’s Media Billions On Deck
Scott and Eben discuss Michael Jordan’s former Chicago home, which has been on the market for almost a decade. The asking price has dropped to $14.8 million…
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Vince McMahon Comes Off Top Rope in XFL Lawsuit / NHL Team’s Curious New Sports Betting Sponsor
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the $23.8 million legal fight between Vince McMahon and former XFL commissioner Oliver Luck, and the Vegas Golden Knights’…
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MLB Team Executive’s Disastrous Interview / Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Salary-Sharing Agreement
Scott and Eben discuss an interview that Seattle Mariners CEO Kevin Mather gave to a local rotary club, which included insults of foreign players and details…
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Sees Value Explode / MLB Preview / Women’s Sports Investment
Scott and Eben discuss the rapid growth of the collectibles industry, with sky-rocketing valuations on memorabilia of all types, from Topps rookies to Dwayne…
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UCLA’s Nike Deal a $11 Million Drop / Daytona 500 Excitement
Scott and Eben discuss the details of UCLA’s new apparel contract with Nike, which is worth about $11 million less, per year, than its prior agreement with…
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NHL Takes Betting Equity / NBA’s Anthem Wars
Scott and Eben discuss the Super Bowl’s underwhelming ratings, and the NHL’s latest sports gambling partner, which includes the league receiving stock in…
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Super Bowl Business Recap / Technology Hiccups
Scott and Eben recap the Super Bowl, including what the statement win means for Tom Brady’s legacy, and what the loss means for Patrick Mahomes. They also…
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NFL Sponsorship Grows / College Football Video Game Returns
Scott and Eben discuss the business of the NFL on the eve of the Super Bowl. League sponsorship jumped 10% to $1.6 billion last season, according to marketing…