Sporticast

Scott and Eben speak with former lacrosse star Paul Rabil, co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, about the rapid changes in sports media, entrepreneurship, professional lacrosse, and the business opportunities in sports media.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eben speaks with Sportico colleague Lev Akabas about some sports business surprising stats, including how many sports teams out-draw the A’s, quirks in their annual soccer valuations, NFL sale prices, the tennis gender pay gap, and team Instagram followings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eben speaks with Sportico colleague Daniel Libit about the outsized presence of third-party consultants in college sports, and what that might mean for the future of the rapidly-changing business.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the NBA’s ongoing media rights negotiations—which appear to have settled on ESPN, Amazon, NBC and Turner/WBD. They also talk about why athletes and owners are flocking to liquor investments, an interesting Ed Orgeron lawsuit, and a potential seismic shift in the economics of European soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben break down big news in international soccer: Celebrity Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney investing in Mexico’s Club Necaxa, and Necaxa’s owners buying into Wrexham. They also talk about the MLBPA sharply criticizing Nike for the new baseball uniforms, and Roger Goodell’s plans for a bigger NFL regular season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Scott and Eben break down the business of the NFL Draft, which is this week in Detroit. They also talk about Andy Reid’s new $100 million contract, public money for public stadiums, and a surprising NHL jersey stat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NHL and NBA playoffs. The NHL posted big viewership jumps this year, and the NBA is in the midst of negotiating its next round of media deals. They also talk about a new Shohei Ohtani sponsor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the end of the Arizona Coyotes, at least for right now. They also talk about why Caitlin Clark mania won’t include jerseys for a few more months, Jontay Porter’s NBA ban, and more details about the proposed college football Super League.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with Team USA CEO Sarah Hirshland about the run-up to the Paris Summer Games, the power of athlete stories, and what makes Team USA different from almost every other national team at the Olympics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss UConn’s back-to-back national titles, and what to make of a dominant basketball school in an era where football makes all the money. They also talk about the Masters, Auburn’s Under Armour deal, and a fun Yankees giveaway.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the commercial success of this NCAA women’s basketball tournament, and discuss what’s next for the WNBA and the NCAA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the overwhelming commercial success of this year’s women’s NCAA basketball tournament—including a record 12.3 million viewers for an Elite Eight game—plus the NCAA hockey tournament and Endeavor going private in a $25 billion private equity deal.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with Jeff Lewis, founder and CEO of the American Flag Football League, and Brian Michael Cooper, the AAFL’s COO and president, about the AFFL’s growth, its inclusion in the Olympics, and how it plans to break into a crowded global sports environment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss Sportico’s latest MLB valuations. The talk about the Yankees and Dodgers at the top, the regional vs. national nature of MLB’s business, and the curious business case of the Oakland Athletics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the bizarre story involving MLB star Shohei Ohtani, his interpreter, and millions in gambling debt. They also break down storylines from the first week of March Madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore’s gradual takeover of the Minnesota Timberwolves, which recently hit a snag at an inopportune time. They also talk about March Madness, and JPMorgan’s new combined sports practice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss three big pieces of M&A news in the NWSL: the San Diego Wave selling for $113 million, the Seattle Reign selling for $58 million, and Angel City considering a control stake sale.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben break down three days at SXSW in Austin, including keynote conversations with sports media personality Stephen A. Smith and the owners of the Dallas Cowboys. Smith discussed his long career and how he fought to be better compensated for his value; the Jones family talked about how the Cowboys reshaped the business of the modern NFL.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Scott and Eben speak with Chris Del Conte, Texas Longhorns athletic director, live from SXSW in Austin. They talk about the changing nature of college sports, the business of Texas athletics, private equity, Dartmouth’s union push, and a lot more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the Dartmouth men’s basketball team voting to form the first players union in college sports history, including what it means for other schools, and what might happen next. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s slew of new deals, and Vince McMahon selling $400M worth of TKO stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the Caitlin Clark fever pitch, which hit new levels this week with a new record and a big announcement. They also talk about Netflix’s push into sports, the NWSL’s private equity rules, and a wild NAIA basketball story.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. about his investment in English soccer club Leeds, his off-court business approach, and what the NBA can do to make the All-Star Weekend more compelling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss yet another high-profile injury after college fans storm the court. They also talk about the MLB/Nike uniform uproar, the LA Clippers rebrand, and the NCAA suffering yet another legal setback.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss a new Sportico ranking of the 100 most valuable sports teams in the world. They also talk about Leo Messi’s first full season in Major League Soccer, and Apple’s continued push into sports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben break down the NBA All-Star Game, which draws criticism for the same thing every year. They also talk about the latest NHL outdoor games, criticism from MLB players over the latest Nike/Fanatics on-field uniforms, and the MLS season kickoff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices