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

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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 topping $900 million. The trio breaks down the eye-popping numbers.
32 min
227
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 also rethinking the Pro Bowl.
27 min
228
Sarver Selling Suns / NBA Mulling More Competit...
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 what the NBA is mulling to boost it.
24 min
229
MLB Goes International as Judge, Pujols Near Ho...
Scott and Eben discuss Major League Baseball’s international strategy, plus the year-end drama involving Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols and Shohei Ohtani. They also discuss the world’s highest paid soccer players.
27 min
230
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 found its way into the wrestling ring.
36 min
231
NFL World Overreacts / One of LA’s Richest Men ...
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 other sports business topics.
28 min
232
NFL Season Kicks Off with Fox 95% Sold Out of S...
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 of which cost $7 million per 30-seconds spot.
25 min
233
U.S. Open Business Booms / College Football Pla...
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 Football Playoff, and the start of the NFL season.
27 min
234
Yankees Invest in Italian Soccer / Serena’s US ...
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 about Serena Williams’ final tournament, the LIV Golf latest, and the NBA cutting prices for its digital service.
26 min
235
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 the PTPA is planning to help innovate the business by building consensus among the athletes.
35 min
236
Angels Hit the Market, PGA Tour Continues LIV R...
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 about the PGA Tour latest, and the Big Ten’s $7 billion media deals.
27 min
237
A Sports Mecca In… Utah / Where Does Tennis Go ...
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 look like if Novak Djokovic isn’t able to attend. Are there new stars waiting in the wings? They also discuss the up-and-down weekend for Americans in the English Premier League as well as Thursday Night Football heading to Amazon (hopefully you’re prepared), and more.
30 min
238
PointsBet’s U.S. CEO Talks Pricing, Susquehanna...
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 investment, the cost of new customers and how PointsBet differentiates itself in a crowded field.
29 min
239
Barcelona Sells to Buy / Viral Trumpets Boost M...
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 team, Air Jordan’s NASCAR debut, and the viral song behind Mets closer Edwin Diaz.
30 min
240
Serena Says Goodbye / Big Ten Nears Billion-Dol...
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 Endeavor’s decision to sell its 10 minor league baseball franchises.
26 min
241
Crypto Winter Arrives for Sports / NFL’s Punish...
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 from the NFL, including discipline for quarterback Deshaun Watson and owner Stephen Ross.
27 min
242
Sausage Tunnels, ESPN8 and Cornhole’s Commercia...
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 business model.
33 min
243
NFL Valuations Soar, Sixteen Teams Now Worth Mo...
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 average team worth $4.14 billion.
35 min
244
Big Ten Behind the Scenes, Navarro’s Tennis Buy...
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 Ben Navarro’s new tennis acquisition, and NWSL’s looming expansion.
29 min
245
An NFL+ Breakdown / Wall Street Reaction to WWE...
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 Packers finances, WWE’s shakeup, and an interesting trademark battle with vast consequences.
33 min
246
J-Rod’s Home Run Derby Breakout, Raiders Ticket...
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.
31 min
247
NFL Earned Record $11 Billion in Shared Revenue...
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 down a $440 million contract.
29 min
248
Fanatics and Nike Draw Closer / Apple’s MLS Str...
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 the NBA’s decision to fund payments for ABA players.
27 min
249
Condoleezza Rice Joins Broncos Ownership / UEFA...
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 sports (is she still eyeing a commissioner gig?). They also discuss the wide field expected to bid record amounts for Champions League media rights, YES Network’s app experimentation, and Dan Snyder’s ongoing battle with Congress.
26 min
250
The Next College Football Domino Falls / The Fu...
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 updates for the Warriors, Trail Blazers, and Seahawks; a PR debacle in Dallas; and the strange case of the peanut pitcher put on pause.
28 min