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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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World Series Showdown Set / F1 to Remain on ESPN
Scott and Eben discuss the looming World Series matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros. They also chat F1/ESPN, and major new investments…
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NFL Ownership Drama / Fubo Sportsbook Folds
Scott and Eben discuss drama at NFL ownership meetings, including the first owner to call for Dan Snyder's ouster. They also touch on Steve Ballmer's new…
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“Arbitrage on Sexism”: NWSL Owners Discuss Investment Opportunity
Scott and Eben speak with two NWSL owners, Kara Nortman (Angel City FC) and Angie Long (Kansas City Current), about the league’s rapid business growth, the…
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Athletes Find Business Leverage / NFL Police Reports
Scott and Eben discuss the shifting dynamics between players and leagues, as technology and data rights become more valuable parts of sports business. They…
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The Curious Case of Rokit’s Sports Deals / NHL Season Preview
Scott and Eben discuss a company called Rokit, which signed $100+ million worth of sports deals in 2018-2019 and failed to finish paying any of them. They also…
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All Rise! Judge’s 62nd Homer is a Milestone For Baseball, Media
Scott and Eben discuss Aaron Judge’s historic 62nd home run, and what it means for sports media, memorabilia, and Judge’s next contract. They also talk about…
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Systemic Abuse in Women’s Soccer / NFL’s Concussion Issue
Scott and Eben discuss the ugly details laid out in a year-long investigation of abuse allegations within U.S. Soccer and NWSL. They also talk about Shohei…
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MLS Valuations Soar, Led by $900 Million LAFC
Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen to discuss his latest MLS valuations. The average MLS club is now worth $582 million, with LAFC…
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NFL Revamps Super Bowl Halftime Show, And Pro Bowl
Scott and Eben discuss the latest from the NFL, which has a new sponsor for the Super Bowl halftime show and an a-list headliner for February’s game. It is…
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Sarver Selling Suns / NBA Mulling More Competitive Pay
Scott and Eben discuss Robert Sarver’s decision to sell the Suns and Mercury amid public pressure. They also talk about executive compensation in sports, and…
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MLB Goes International as Judge, Pujols Near Home Run Records
Scott and Eben discuss Major League Baseball’s international strategy, plus the year-end drama involving Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani. They…
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Shark Week, Rampage and Both Footballs
Scott and Eben speak with Tony Khan about his executive roles at AEW, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fullham FC. They talk media, analytics and how Shark Week…
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NFL World Overreacts / One of LA’s Richest Men Eyes Angels
Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NFL season, and Patrick Soon-Shiong’s interest in buying the Los Angeles Angels. They also briefly hit on a series of…
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NFL Season Kicks Off with Fox 95% Sold Out of Super Bowl Inventory
Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NFL season, which begins Thursday amid strong business growth. Fox is already 95% sold out of its Super Bowl ads, some…
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U.S. Open Business Booms / College Football Playoff Expands
Scott and Eben discuss the business of the U.S. Open, where revenue from tickets, merchandise and concessions is booming. They also talk about the College…
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Yankees Invest in Italian Soccer / Serena’s US Open Swan Song
Scott and Eben discuss the New York Yankees’ investment into Italian soccer giant AC Milan, its latest tie-up with PE firm RedBird Capital. They also talk…
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Tennis Economics with New PTPA Head Ahmad Nassar
Scott and Eben chat with Ahmad Nassar, newly-named executive director of the Professional Tennis Players Association, about the economics of the sport and how…
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Angels Hit the Market, PGA Tour Continues LIV Revamp
Scott and Eben discuss news that Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno is exploring a sale of the club, which Sportico values at $2.5 billion. They also talk…
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A Sports Mecca In… Utah / Where Does Tennis Go From Here?
Scott and Jacob Feldman discuss what Arctos Sports’ latest NBA investment could mean for the future of sports in the Beehive State, plus what the US Open will…
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PointsBet’s U.S. CEO Talks Pricing, Susquehanna and Organic Tomatoes
Scott and Eben are joined by PointsBet’s U.S. CEO, Johnny Aitken, to discuss the sportsbook’s approach in the U.S. They discuss Susquehanna’s recent…
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Barcelona Sells to Buy / Viral Trumpets Boost Mets Closer
Scott and Eben discuss the financial challenges facing FC Barcelona, which is selling off assets amid mounting debt. They also talk about a $100 million NWSL…
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Serena Says Goodbye / Big Ten Nears Billion-Dollar Media Package
Scott and Eben discuss the looming retirement of the highest-paid female athlete in history. They also discuss the Big Ten’s massive next TV deal, and…
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Crypto Winter Arrives for Sports / NFL’s Punishment for Watson, Ross
Scott and Eben discuss the NWSL’s crypto partnership with now-bankrupt Voyager Digital, and what it means for the whole industry. They also discuss the latest…
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Sausage Tunnels, ESPN8 and Cornhole’s Commercial Growth
Scott and Eben speak with Stacey Moore, founder and commissioner of the American Cornhole League, about the sport’s growth and his organization’s unique…
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NFL Valuations Soar, Sixteen Teams Now Worth More than $4 Billion
Scott and Eben chat with Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen about the latest NFL valuations. The Cowboys top the list at $7.64 billion, with the…
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Big Ten Behind the Scenes, Navarro’s Tennis Buy, NWSL Expansion
Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico’s Daniel Libit to discuss his new story about the tumultuous start to Kevin Warren’s Big Ten tenure. They also discuss…
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An NFL+ Breakdown / Wall Street Reaction to WWE Shakeup
Scott and Eben discuss the formal launch of NFL+, a streaming service that will please some football fans and be irrelevant to others. They also talk Green Bay…
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J-Rod’s Home Run Derby Breakout, Raiders Ticket Bonanza
Scott and Eben discuss Julio Rodriguez’s star turn at the MLB Home Run Derby, plus the NFL’s most successful ticket sellers, and a major milestone for esports…
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NFL Earned Record $11 Billion in Shared Revenue, ESPN+ Price Jumps
Scott and Eben break down the latest insight into the NFL’s multi-billion dollar empire. They also discuss the looming ESPN+ price hike, and Juan Soto turning…
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Fanatics and Nike Draw Closer / Apple’s MLS Strategy
Scott and Eben discuss a new partnership between Fanatics and Nike in college sports. They also discuss Apple’s live sports strategy, the LIV Golf latest, and…
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Condoleezza Rice Joins Broncos Ownership / UEFA Rights Shootout
Scott and Jacob Feldman discuss why the former secretary of state would want to become a limited partner in Denver, and what it might mean for her future in…
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The Next College Football Domino Falls / The Future of Player Data
Scott and Jacob Feldman discuss USC and UCLA’s move to the Big 10, and who could join next. They also discuss the NFLPA’s biometric data play; ownership…
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‘Where’s Moose Jaw?’ 30 Years of Team Sales with Sal Galatioto
Scott and Eben are joined by long-time sports banker Sal Galatioto to discuss his career, which includes dozens of team transactions in every major U.S. sport…
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Deshaun Watson Awaits NFL Punishment, NBA Channels Pokemon
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the ongoing Deshaun Watson saga. They also talk about a new NBA video game, and the first year of the NIL Era. Learn more…
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Stan Kroenke’s Year of Titles / F1 Stays on ESPN
Scott and Eben discuss Stan Kroenke’s historic few months, becoming the first owner to win both a Super Bowl (Rams) and another major U.S. title (Avalanche) in…
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What the ‘Bear Market’ Means For Sports Teams and Fans
Eben is joined by Sportico colleague Jacob Feldman to discuss how the recent economic downturn affect sports owners, teams and fans. They also talk about…
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Nashville Predators Sale Looms, MLS Inks Big Apple Deal
Former Tennessee governor Bill Haslam is buying the NHL’s Nashville Predators, while MLS inks a long-term broadcast deal with Apple, and PointsBet lands a $65…
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Unfinished Business: Women’s Hoops Doc Details WNBA History
Scott and Eben speak with sports owner Clara Wu Tsai and filmmaker Alison Klayman about their new documentary “Unfinished Business,” which details the history…
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Cricket’s Billion-Dollar Media Deals / Del Rio’s $100,000 Fine
Scott and Eben discuss the Indian Premier League’s new round of billion-dollar media rights. They also discuss Jack Del Rio’s $100,000 fine, the LIV Golf…
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Rob Walton to Buy Broncos in $4.6 Billion Deal
Scott and Eben discuss the sale of the Denver Broncos, to Rob Walton, for a record $4.6 billion. They also talk about the latest in professional golf’s…
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Broncos Bids Are Due, Trail Blazers Might Be Next
The second round of bidding for the Denver Broncos concluded on Monday evening. Plus a $2+ billion offer for the Portland Trail Blazers, a $3 billion valuation…
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Golf’s Rubicon Moment Arrives / SeatGeek SPAC Deal Dissolves
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in LIV Golf’s challenge to the pro golf establishment, including Dustin Johnson’s surprise move and a sponsor’s reaction…
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Champions League Debacle, NBA Finals Matchup Set
Scott and Eben discuss what went wrong at the Champions League final in Paris, where police used tear gas on fans and the start of the match was delayed 35…
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American Money Eyes Mexican Soccer, NFL Biz Latest
Scott and Eben discuss another potential U.S. investment into Mexican soccer. They also talk about the quirks of the All-NBA vote, and some NFL business. Learn…
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Longest-Tenured U.S. Commissioner Getting Extension, MLS Keeps Mexican Business
Scott and Eben discuss a looming extension for Gary Bettman, who’s run the NHL for the past 30 years. They also discuss the relationship between MLS and the…
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U.S. Soccer’s New Economics, Plus Latest on NCAA’s Finances, Brittney Griner
Eben and Sportico reporter Emily Caron discuss the new U.S. soccer labor peace, which will see the men’s and women’s national teams paid equally. They also…
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Sports SPACs Dry Up, Apollo Mulls $1+ Billion Mexican Soccer Deal
Eben is joined by Sportico’s Corey Leff to discuss the ice cold SPAC market, the innovation underway at lower tier leagues, and a $1.25 billion investment…
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LeBron James Tops Highest Paid Athletes as Star-Backed Ventures Soar
Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen to break down the 100 highest paid athletes in the world. LeBron James is first at…
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Chelsea Sells for $3.1 Billion / Magic Joins Broncos Bidding
Scott and Eben discuss the sale of English soccer giant Chelsea, one of the most expensive transactions in sports franchise history. They also talk about the…
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How F1 Became an Overnight Sensation in America
Eben and Sportico reporter Asli Pelit discuss the Formula 1 race this weekend in Miami, and how new ownership transformed the sport’s popularity in the U.S…
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College Sports Confronts “Runaway Train” of Reform
Eben and Sportico reporter Daniel Libit discuss the upheaval currently underway in college sports, including new rights for athletes, state laws, anti-trust…
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Military Mulls College Sports Takeover, Mark Emmert Steps Down
Scott and Eben discuss a recent Sportico story about a proposal for the Department of Defense to fund athletic scholarships for tens of thousands of students…
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Chelsea Sale Winds Down, Arctos Hits $3.9 Billion
Scott and Eben talk about the Chelsea sale, which now includes Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton and John Terry. They also discuss the Arctos Sports Partners war…
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Yankees President Break Down MLB Team’s $7 Billion Business Empire
Scott and Eben speak with New York Yankees president Randy Levine about the team’s recent $7 billion valuations, its non-baseball business, and why the team is…
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Five Broncos Bidders Reach Next Round / USFL Debuts
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the sale of the Denver Broncos, plus the USFL’s debut weekend, the Chelsea sale, and Syracuse University renaming its…
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New Franchise Valuations and the Commanders Controversy
Scott's back from vacation to talk about the new valuations for all the sports teams and which MLB team has the most valuable sports franchise in the world…
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Scottie Scheffler’s Meteoric Rise / Why Baseball Looks Different on TV
Eben is joined by Jacob Feldman to discuss The Masters, Apple’s entry into live sports, and how tech is changing the way we watch sports. Learn more about your…
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National Championships, NIL and NCAA with PlayFly’s Christy Hedgpeth
Scott and Eben chat with Christy Hedgpeth, president of Playfly Sports Properties, about the commercial growth of women’s college basketball, and other rapid…
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Coach K’s Duke Career Ends, Coach Staley’s Stock Soars
Scott and Eben discuss the latest from the NCAA tournament, including Coach K’s final game, and South Carolina’s national title. They also talk about Dan…
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F1 Hits Vegas Strip / NFL Considers New Streaming Service
Scott and Eben discuss F1’s plans to race in Las Vegas in 2023. They also talk about the Final Four, the NFL’s streaming options, and the pervasive nature of…