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Scott and Eben discuss new investors in Monumental, the parent of the Washington Wizards and Capitals. The backers are QIA and Arctos, buying shares previously held by Laurene Powell Jobs. They also talk about a notable line in Marshall Faulk’s new college football coaching contract, and an NWSL player (not Trinity Rodman) crossing the $1 million barrier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben talk about the Big 12's private equity plan, which is basically a credit facility for members. They also talk about the odd saga of Michael Jordan's former mansion, Diego Pavia's reverse star turn, and Nebraska women's volleyball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss a mystery involving Lane Kiffin’s house, which may impact his compensation as LSU’s head football coach. They also talk about the University of Utah’s private equity pitch, and delays at a critical Winter Olympics venue in Milan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak about the uproar following the College Football Playoff selections. They also talk about the highest-paid female athletes, and the Donald Trump-dominated World Cup draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eben and Jacob discuss the MLS Cup title showdown between Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Thomas Müller’s Vancouver Whitecaps. They also talk about WNBA labor, ESPN’s sports betting future, and college football playoff implications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eben and Jacob discuss Lane Kiffin’s mid-season departure from Ole Miss, which rocked the college football world on Sunday. They break down what it means for Ole Miss and LSU, why players are the real losers, and why coaches’ contracts aren’t getting any smaller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Thanksgiving and Black Friday, two days jam packed with sports of all sorts. They talk about Amazon’s growing sports ambitions, the NFL vs. college football, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

`Scott and Eben talk about changes underway at Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid, which is trying to keep the fan-controlled structure it has had since 1902, while simultaneously raising hundreds of millions of dollars. They also talk about a Sportico story exploring UMass football’s FBS tenure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the NFL players union’s annual report card, which has drawn the ire of the league and its owners. They also talk about latest in the WNBA negotiations, Steve Cohen’s Sphere selloff, and James Franklin’s new college football gig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Steph Curry’s surprise split from Under Armour. They also talk about two big changes at MLS, an existential crisis for NWSL, and the latest in the Big Ten’s proposed $2+ billion loan from a California pension fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices