Sporticast

Can the Premier League Thrive Without World’s Biggest Stars?

Lev Akabas, Justin Birnbaum, and Jacob Feldman fill in on the Sporticast today. They break down Sportico’s annual list of the world’s highest paid soccer players and disc

Lesson From The Owner's Box w/ David Rubenstein

Eben and Jacob speak with David Rubenstein, Carlyle co-founder and Baltimore Orioles owner, about his new book, which details his purchase of the MLB team and takeaways f

NHL Valuations Show Sun Belt Surge, Sparks Expansion Debate

Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss his latest NHL valuations list. They talk about the surge for Sun Belt teams, a roster construction conundrum and

New York vs. Boston: The NHL Season, MLB Playoffs Start At the Same Time

Scott and Eben break down the start of the NHL season on Tuesday. They also talk about the NFL in Brazil, a senate vote on college sports, and the LeBron effect on the 76

Fat Bear Week For Sports? Plus, Highest Paid NFL Players

Scott and Eben discuss their favorite pudgy ursine mammals, plus the highest paid NFL players, PWHL trademarks and Manchester United's lofty revenue goals.  Learn more ab

Many Pro Sports Teams Have Overlooked 20% of the U.S. Population

Scott and Eben speak with Xavier Gutierrez, the chairman of ImpactX Sports Group and former CEO of the Arizona Coyotes, about opportunities for Latino executives, making

NFL's Highest Paid Coaches / NBA Owners Meetings

Andy Reid, John Harbaugh and Sean Payton are the highest paid coaches in the NFL. Scott and Eben discuss Sportico's latest list, plus stupidity surrounding Arch Manning a

NFL Kicks Off / Steve Ballmer Concedes

Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NFL season, with the world's richest sports league on the brink of hitting its $25 billion revenue target. They also talk about th

Late Night at the U.S. Open, Bankruptcy at LIV Golf

Scott and Eben debate how problematic it is for U.S. Open matches to end at 3:33 AM ET. They also talk LIV Golf's long-expected bankruptcy, the start of the NFL season, a

Trucking, Restaurants and Real Estate: An NFL Star's Post-Playing Journey

Scott and Eben speak with Antoine Bethea, a former Pro Bowl safety, about his time in the NFL, his post-playing business approach, and how athletes can better manage thei

Stan Kroenke Adds Angels to Sports Empire in $4B Deal

Scott and Eben talk about Stan Kroenke's $4 billion deal to buy the Los Angeles Angels, which will grow what was already the largest ownership empire in global sports. Th

Sports Investing is Red Hot. Are There Dangers on the Horizon?

Scott and Eben speak with Marc Ganis, founder of Sportscorp and advisor to the NFL, about the economics of the world's richest league and how sports investing is changing

Dodgers Update / The Newest Sports Owners

So much for a quiet summer. Kurt and Jacob fill in for Scott and Eben, breaking down the latest news in the Mark Walter saga, the approval of the Seattle Seahawks’ sale t

Mr. Haaland's Haircut: Lessons from the Gen Z Social King

Scott and Eben discuss a social media masterclass from Erling Haaland. They also discuss the Timberwolves sale, Woody Johnson's F1 investment, and NFL players going back

Sports Owners and the Danger of Short-Term Thinking w/ Roger Ehrenberg

Scott and Eben speak with notable Wall Street (and sports) investor Roger Ehrenberg about the $12.5 billion Lakers deal, the changing face of sports ownership, and the th

Lakers Sale Fallout / Jeff Bezos the Sports Owner

Scott and Eben discuss more fallout from the stunning Lakers sale, including new reporting about Mark Walter's business empire and Joshua Kushner's AI-heavy portfolio. Th

The Lakers Just Sold For $12.5 Billion?! Plus, NFL Valuations

Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss an NBA bombshell, with the Los Angeles Lakers selling to Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion. They also talk about Kur

Nascar COO Discusses the Delicate Balance of Innovation vs. Tradition

Scott and Eben speak with Ben Kennedy, the COO of NASCAR, about how the racing giant balances its traditional roots and its constant quest for innovation. They talk about

Larry Berg Rises / Dodgers' Embarrassment of Richest

Scott and Eben break down new MLS commissioner Larry Berg, a 'hybrid candidate' who was introduced to fans this week. They also talk about the Dodgers' embarrassment of r

What Was Gianni Infantino Thinking?

Scott and Eben discuss the rapid and stunning collapse of FIFA president Gianni Infantino's investment plan, which drew criticism for its merits, its lack of transparency