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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
- Sporticast
NFL’s Bills Land Record $850 Million Public Subsidy for New Stadium
Scott and Eben discus the record $850 million public subsidy secured by the NFL’s Buffalo Bills for a new stadium. They also talk March Madness, and the…
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St. Peter’s Is Already Capitalizing on Cinderella NCAA Run
St. Peter’s athletic director Rachelle Paul joins the Sporticast to talk about the Peacocks’ surprise run to the Sweet Sixteen, plus what it means for the…
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St. Peter’s Scores Historic NCAA Upsets / Chelsea Bids Arrive
Scott and Eben discuss the first two rounds of March Madness, including St. Peter’s shocking upsets of Kentucky and Murray State. They also discuss the latest…
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Chelsea Bids Are Due / March Madness Tips Off
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the Chelsea sale, which has an important deadline this week. They also discuss private equity in MLB, the NCAA tournament…
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Tom Brady Returns, Plus the Future of Sports Media, Fans
Scott and Eben discuss Tom Brady’s return to the NFL. They also share thoughts from the annual SXSW conference in Austin, Texas. Learn more about your ad…
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New NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman Discusses New Gig, Diversity vs. Inclusion
Scott and Eben speak with incoming NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman just hours after her hiring was announced. They discuss her career, the future of women’s…
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Chelsea Sale Highlights Economic Differences Between NFL, Premier League
Scott and Eben discuss the sale of soccer giant Chelsea, which is one of the most valuable sports teams in Europe, under vastly different economic…
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Blue Checks & Viral Highlights with Twitter’s Kelsey Bowers
Scott and Eben speak with Kelsey Bowers, a senior manager of U.S. sports partnerships at Twitter, about the changing face of sports fandom, and how Twitter…
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Jeter Sells Out of Marlins / Broncos Sale Handcuffs NFL
Scott and Eben discuss Derek Jeter’s departure from the Miami Marlins, which includes him selling his equity. They also discuss the Denver Broncos sale, and…
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Phil Mickelson’s Saudi Comments Cause Furor / U.S. Soccer Settles
Scott and Eben discuss the latest surrounding Phil Mickelson, whose comments about Saudi Arabia have caused a separation from sponsors. They also discuss U.S…
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NBA All-Star Recap / XFL-NFL Partnership
Scott and Eben discuss the technology on display at the NBA All-Star Game, the XFL-NFL partnership, and yet another Fanatics acquisition. Learn more about your…
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Move Over Mannings, Here Comes Shaq and Barkley
Scott and Eben discuss a new alternative NBA broadcast, the league’s All-Star weekend, Super Bowl ratings, and the MLB lockout. Learn more about your ad…
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Hollywood Ending Sets Stage For Dramatic NFL Offseason
The Rams’ win over the Bengals closes the book on another NFL season, launching an offseason that will be dominated by the Broncos sale, racial hiring…
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Rams CEO on Super Bowl, Racial Hiring and Billion-Dollar Stadiums
Scott and Eben speak with Los Angeles Rams CEO Kevin Demoff about playing in a home Super Bowl, the team’s $5 billion-dollar stadium, and the NFL’s poor track…
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Super Bowl Tickets Soar in Rough Week for NFL
Scott and Eben discuss the upcoming Super Bowl, which has so far been overshadowed by questions surrounding the league’s racial hiring practices and its…
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Bombshell NFL Lawsuit Filed By Former Dolphins Coach
Scott and Eben speak with Sportico legal analyst Michael McCann about a lawsuit filed Tuesday by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores. It claims discriminatory…
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The Evolution of Women’s Pro Hockey With Team Owner John Boynton
Scott and Eben speak with John Boynton, president of Firehouse Capital and an investor in three Premier Hockey Federation teams, about the growth of women’s…
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Tracking Sports Betting Fraud With Sportradar’s Andreas Krannich
Scott and Eben speak with Andreas Krannich, who runs integrity services at Sportradar, about the high-tech battle between criminals and investigators in…
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How Athletes Unlimited Views the Sports League of the Future
Scott and Eben are joined by Jon Patricof, CEO and co-founder of Athletes Unlimited, to discuss the future of women’s pro sports, and a new model for pro…
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Sports Leagues Eye Netflix Series / Sinclair Lifeboat Takes Shape
Scott and Eben discuss the success of recent Netflix sport-related docuseries, which are inspiring a flood of new copycats. They also talk about Sinclair’s new…
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Washington Spirit Sale Saga / NFL Playoffs Kick Off
Scott and Eben discuss the fascinating sale of the NWSL’s Washington Spirit. They also talk about the NFL playoffs, the NCAA latest, and what to make of Novak…
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Georgia Wins Championship, Broncos Sale Moves Closer
Scott and Eben discuss Georgia’s first college football title in 41 years. They also talk about the looming sale of the Denver Broncos, Apple’s MLB interest…
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Eli Manning The Investor / A-Rod Lands New ESPN Role
Scott and Eben talk about Eli Manning’s new job at Brand Velocity Partners. They also discuss ESPN’s attempt to recreate the ManningCast for MLB, and The New…
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Fanatics Buys Topps / David Blitzer, Ryan Smith Buy RSL
Scott and Eben discuss two major sports deals to start the year—Fanatics’ acquisition of Topps, and the sale of MLS club Real Salt Lake to a group that…
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New Year, Same College Football Playoff
Scott and Eben discuss the college football national championship, which will be contested by Alabama and Georgia, SEC rivals that are among the richest…
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Cincinnati Athletics Boss Talks Playoff, Big 12 Move
Scott and Eben speak with Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham in the run-up to the College Football Playoff. The Bearcats’ historic season has set the…
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Inflation Hits Fans, Not Team Owners / Bowl Games Cancelled
Scott and Eben discuss how inflation is affecting sports teams, as owners rush to borrow money for capital projects. They also talk about the sputtering…
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NHL Says No To Olympics / Leagues Confront Omicron
Scott and Eben discuss David Blitzer nearing a deal to purchase a significant minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians. They also talk about new NBA…
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David Blitzer Nearing Guardians Stake / NBA Valuations Soar
Scott and Eben discuss David Blitzer nearing a deal to purchase a significant minority stake in the Cleveland Guardians. They also talk about new NBA…
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College Football Playoff’s Bill Hancock Talks Semifinals, Expansion
Scott and Eben speak with Bill Hancock, executive director of the College Football Playoff, about the upcoming semifinals, the recent changes in college…
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Tom Brady’s Enduring Boston Legacy / NCAA Probing NIL
Scott and Eben discuss Tom Brady’s continued popularity in New England. They also talk about the NCAA’s probe into a few NIL deals and the NHL’s new ownership…
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Yahoo Exec Jo Lambert Talks Media, Data and Sports Betting
Scott and Eben talk with Jo Lambert, president and general manager of consumer at Yahoo, about the company’s 900 million person global customer base, its…
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Denver Broncos Sale Looming At Historic Price
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the potential sale of the Denver Broncos, which would fetch the highest price ever paid for a sports team. They also talk…
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College Football Coaches See Green, MLB Lockout Looms
Scott and Eben discuss the wild college football coaching carousel, the looming MLB lockout, and the rough month for U.S. sports betting companies…
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Max Scherzer Inks Record Deal As MLB Lockout Looms
Scott and Eben talk about an active MLB free agency on the eve of a lockout. They also talk about a reset in the market for college football coaches, debt…
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Devils President Jake Reynolds Discusses New Jersey’s Only Pro Sports Team
Scott and Eben speak with Jake Reynolds, president of the New Jersey Devils, about the business of the NHL. Reynolds discusses the team’s approach to marketing…
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English Soccer’s $2.7 Billion NBC Deal / Red Sox Buying Penguins
Scott and Eben discuss the English Premier League’s new $2.7 billion U.S. broadcast deal with NBCUniversal. They also talk about the parent of the Boston Red…
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SeatGeek CEO Jack Groetzinger Talks Tickets, SPACs and COVID Trends
Scott and Eben speak with Jack Groetzinger, co-founder and CEO of ticketing company SeatGeek, which is in the process of going public via SPAC. They discuss…
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Real Salt Lake Sale Closer / English Premier League’s $2B U.S. Rights
Scott and Eben discuss the latest in the sale of MLS club Real Salt Lake. They also talk about the English Premier League’s upcoming new TV deal in the U.S…
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Cincinnati is College Football’s Cinderella Without a Slipper
Scott and Eben discuss the slow business divorce between the second-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats and Under Armour. They also talk about MLB labor, a new Manning…
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Jordan, Tiger and the Highest Paid Athletes All Time
Scott and Eben chat with Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen about his list of the highest-paid athletes of all time. They also talk Aaron Rodgers and the controversy…
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Aaron Rodgers COVID Case Comes Amid Other NFL Legal Woes
Scott and Eben speak with Michael McCann, Sportico’s legal expert, about a host of NFL-related topics. They include Aaron Rodgers’ vaccine status, the St…
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BodyArmor’s $8 Billion Exit a Windfall for Athlete Investors
Scott and Eben break down Coca-Cola’s purchase of BodyArmor, an $8 billion deal that will produce a hefty payout for the company’s many athlete investors. They…
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World Series Run Has Braves, Liberty Media Riding High
Scott and Eben chat with Derek Schiller, CEO and president of the Atlanta Braves, about the team’s World Series run, its unique ownership structure, F1 and the…
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Bobbleheads to Buffalo Wings, Supply Chain Woes Hit Sports
Scott and Eben discuss how the sports industry is dealing with global supply chain problems and a work force exodus. They also discuss a $1.5 billion valuation…
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Drive By DraftKings CEO Meredith McPherron Talks Future of Sports
Scott and Eben speak with Meredith McPherron, CEO of Drive by DraftKings, about the VC fund’s high-profile investors, its new $60 million round, and who’s…
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LSU Owes $17 million in Dead Money to Fired Football Coach Ed Orgeron
Scott and Eben discuss the firing of LSU football coach Ed Orgeron, who is owed nearly $17 million under the remainder of his contract. They also discuss NHL…
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Boston Red Sox Welcome Younger Crowds As Team Advances in Playoffs
Scott and Eben talk to Sam Kennedy, president and CEO the Boston Red Sox, to discuss the team’s playoff run, historic Fenway Park, and the franchise’s role in…
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Head: SeatGeek Going Public / NFLPA Boss Survives Vote
Scott and Eben discuss SeatGeek going public via SPAC acquisition, NFLPA boss DeMaurice Smith’s future after vote on his final term and the Saudi takeover of…
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New Pac-12 Boss George Kliavkoff Reflects on First 100 Days
Scott and Eben are joined by Pac-12 Conference commissioner George Kliavkoff, who talks about the rapidly-changing college sports landscape. Kliavkoff…
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Brady’s New England Return, NBA Players Resist Vaccine Laws
Scott and Eben discuss Tom Brady’s return to New England, the latest in what’s been a strong opening month for NFL telecasts. They also discuss NBA players and…
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Fanatics Trading Cards Valued at $10B / Manning Brothers Rethink NFL TV
Scott and Eben discuss the new Fanatics trading card company, which raised $350 million before ever launching a product. They also discuss the NFL’s NFT plan…
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$20+ Billion Gambling Takeover / NBA and NHL Jersey Patches Deals
Join our partners at ESPN on Wednesday, September 29 at 10am ET/7am PST, featuring Olympian Lindsey Vonn and Brooklyn Nets star Blake Griffin at the inaugural…
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LA Olympics Chief Talks Preparation, Taxpayers, Traffic
Scott and Eben chat with Kathy Carter, newly-appointed CEO of LA28, about the business behind the upcoming Los Angeles Olympics. They also talk with ESPN…
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Billionaire Ballmer’s $1.8 Billion Arena / LeBron’s Production Company
Scott and Eben discuss Steve Ballmer’s plans for the Clippers’ new $1.8 billion arena in Los Angeles. They also talk about an investment in LeBron James’ media…
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Paul Rabil Talks Retirement, Lacrosse Legacy an d Future Goals
Scott and Eben speak with professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil about his recent retirement, the growth of his Premier Lacrosse League, and what business…
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Kings $1.8 Billion Ransom / Yo Gotti Buys Into MLS
Scott and Eben talk about Arctos Sports Partners buying 17% of the Sacramento Kings, plus another celebrity investor into MLS. They also discuss the U.S. Open…
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NFL’s “33rd Owner” Discusses Strength of Business, Billion Lost in Pandemic
Scott and Eben speak with Marc Ganis, a consultant often called the ‘33rd NFL Owner,’ about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the strength of the…
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Big 12 in Talks to Add UCF, Cincy, BYU and Houston / Bishop Sycamore Saga
Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NFL season, Big 12 expansion, the Bishop Sycamore saga, and a handful of other major sports business headlines from the…
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College Football Kicks Off Amid Major Changes
Scott and Eben talk to Rick Burton, professor of sports management at Syracuse University, about the start of a college football season wrought with change and…