Sporticast

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

FIFA Seeks Investors: Breaking Down a Soccer M&A Bombshell

Scott and Eben break down the early reporting on FIFA's plan to sell a $4.2 billion stake in its commercial ventures. They also talk about college sports patch deals. Le

LeBron James Choses Philadelphia / The Packers Lost Money?!

Scott and Eben discuss LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. They also talk about the latest financials from the Green Bay Packers, new investors in the Athle

ESPN Layoffs / Sports Ownership Empires Grow

Scott and Eben break down this week's layoffs at ESPN. They also talk about the Walton and Mittal sports ownership empires, the World Cup finals ratings, and NFL economic

MLS Commissioner Finalists / World Cup Recap

Scott and Eben discuss the two finalists to be the next MLS commissioner. They also talk about the end of the World Cup and Fanatics Fest in New York City. Learn more ab

40 Years of Goooooooals With World Cup Announcer Andrés Cantor

Scott and Eben speak with Telemundo soccer broadcaster Andrés Cantor about the World Cup, the U.S. team's exit, his love for Argentina, the prospect of a 64-team tourname

Breaking Down the $9.6 Billion Seattle Seahawks Sale

Scott and Eben discuss the Khosla family—led by tech billionaire Vinod Khosla and his wife, Neeru Khosla—agreeing to buy the Seattle Seahawks for an NFL record $9.61 bill

U.S. Soccer Requiem / LIV Golf Layoffs

Scott and Eben speak about the U.S. team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup following a blowout loss to Belgium. They also talk about looming layoffs coming to LIV Gol

U.S. Red Card At Center of World Cup Controversy

Scott and Eben discuss the red card controversy involving U.S. striker Folarin Balogun in the lead-up to the team's game against Belgium. They also discuss Nike vs. Adida

Tennis Players Cash in With 4 Earning $40M+ in Last 12 Months

Kurt and Scott discuss the highest-paid tennis players, including Serena Williams at $40 million over the past 12 months. They also talk NBA Europe bids, Nike earnings an

NBA Europe Takes Shape / World Cup Elimination Games Start

Scott and Eben discuss the latest with NBA Europe, including the finances of the basketball league hoping to launch in October 2027. They also talk about the World Cup, S

NHL Eyes Texas Expansion / Brendan Sorsby In No Man's Land

Eben and Jacob discuss the NHL's chosen location (Texas) and owner (Dan Friedkin) for its 33rd team. They also talk about Brendan Sorsby, the World Cup, the NBA Draft, an