Sporticast

Scottand Eben discuss the combination of Fubo and Hulu+ Live TV services. They alsotalk about NWSL expansion, a controversial new DraftKings product, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with sports media consultant and entrepreneur Chris Bevilacqua about the recent sale of his company to DraftKings, changes in sports media consumption, and his thoughts on how to fix college sports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben touch on a range of topics, including the College Football Playoff, the Netflix Christmas NFL games, and an interesting development in MLS’s development league.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports, to discuss the group’s two bowl games, and in particular, a viral moment at last year’s Pop-Tarts Bowl. They talk about how bowls make money, the fine line between gimmick and virality, and how the transfer portal is changing bowl economics.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben hit on a number of year-end items, including the college football bowl season, the looming WNBA labor fight, media innovation, and how athletes are spending their money.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kurt Badenhausen, a contributor to Sportico specializing in sports valuations, joins the discussion to unveil jaw-dropping NBA team valuations, with the Golden State Warriors hitting $9.14 billion. He explains how lucrative TV contracts have nearly doubled franchise values in just four years. Dive into the unique financial dynamics separating the NBA from MLB and NFL. Kurt also explores the complexities of ownership and potential team sales, alongside rising international revenue opportunities. It’s a fascinating look into the future of NBA economics!

Scott and Eben talk about a notable new investor in Unrivaled, the new 3x3 women’s basketball league. They also talk about Bill Belichick’s college turn, and the MLS’s Vancouver Whitecaps on the market.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben speak with Marc de Grandpré, president and GM of the New York Red Bulls, about his very busy last few weeks. The MLS club was runner-up for the league title, and shortly afterwards announced a new—and very unique--$100+ million stadium naming rights deal with Sports Illustrated Tickets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Juan Soto’s new $765 million contract with the New York Mets, and what it means for billionaire Steve Cohen, the rest of the league, and future CBA talks. They also talk about the College Football Playoff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss the highest paid female athletes in the world. They include Coco Gauff, Eileen Gu, Simone Biles and Caitlin Clark.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices