Sporticast

Scott and Eben speak with Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico’s valuations guru, about his latest NBA rankings. They discuss the business of the Warriors, Clippers and Knicks; the NBA’s international opportunity; a shift towards an NFL-style model; the economics of new arenas; and more. 1:00 – Kurt’s opening takes 6:00 – International opportunity 6:57 – The China question 17:57 – Scott prediction 19:46 – Clippers 24:40 – Thunder 28:57 – Start of the rapid fires… 32:37 – Who is more superlative? 33:24 – The “classic question” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the rush of college football buyouts, including Penn State paying James Franklin about $50 million to leave Happy Valley. They also talk NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman’s new contract, and the MLB playoff latest. 0:37 – James Franklin 4:50 – Other schools 5:40 – College sports is skittish 11:50 – Scott q on pension funds (Carol this might be a good segment for a clip) 16:10 – Jess Berman new deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WNBA Finals have garnered record ratings, even with a lot of attention focused on the ongoing negotiations and conversation between commissioner Cathy Engelbert and top players, including Napheesa Collier. Just Women’s Sports founder Haley Rosen joined Scott and Jacob to discuss both storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Connor McDavid’s two-year, $25 million extension to stay in Edmonton. They also talk about Gavin McKenna, college sports private equity, the MLB playoffs, and the latest drama in the WNBA labor fight. 0:57 – Connor deal details 6:17 – Salary cap jumps 18:35 – Learfield-style deals 19:20 – Scott’s endowment q 27:51 – WNBA labor drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen to talk about the NHL’s rise, labor peace, new media deals, international opportunities and the marketability of the NHL’s biggest stars. 1:10 – NHL vs. MLB and text message 5:06 – Let’s talk Florida Panthers 9:15 – Local media disruption 12:35 – International opportunities 16:30 – Hockey culture shies away from marketing 19:30 – Who is the third most recognizable NHL player??? 27:49 –Quick talk about Arizona. Then, will the NHL return there?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the collapse of the New York Mets’ 2025 season, which ended with a $342 million roster failing to make the playoffs. They also talk about owner guarantees, the Ryder Cup and new investors in Angel City FC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith joins the Sporticast podcast to discuss his views on the world’s richest sports league. He talks about the NFL’s antitrust exemption, a potential long-term threat from college football, and a theory on why women’s unions seem to be making more progress than their male counterparts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak about the Los Angeles Dodgers hitting a big commercial milestone. They also talk about the economics of The Sphere in Las Vegas, and changes in college hockey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben talk about the highest paid NFL players, a new Masters media partner, and growing pains in women's sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss the title fight between Canelo Alvarez and Bud Crawford, which started late and paid its fighters handsomely. They also talk about Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, Nascar driver Bubba Wallace and some throwback Buds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices