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Scott Soshnick and Kurt Badenhausen discuss Sportico's recently released 2025 WNBA Valuations. The newly created Golden State Valkyries debuted at No. 1, with a $500 million valuation, ten times the price the franchise paid in expansion fees in October 2023. They also discuss how an ongoing expansion process plays into the numbers, and what impact rising team values could have on the WNBA's next CBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela Grundy and Susan Shackelford, co-authors of “Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women’s Basketball,” join Sarah to talk about trying to fit the history of women’s basketball into one book, the interesting way they became friends and co-authors, and their recent trip to the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. Plus, a high profile breakup, Number 13 is headed to the rafters, and it’s almost game time—get out that eyeliner, baby. Pick up a copy of “Shattering the Glass: The Remarkable History of Women’s Basketball” here See the PWHL Draft results here Check out Sportico’s latest WNBA franchise valuations here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's MJ Morning Show: Michelle's headphones/Goldilocks Morons in the news MJ was given Cock Soup Pen cameras found Streaming beat cable? Are the Rays being sold? Couple killed over hot dog Karen Read trial Sportico on Rays 28 Years Later... Michelle and Julian What's a 'Foodie Call'? Hockey Chatter Best beatboxer Dying from ready-to-eat meals TSA reminds to never leave these items in the bin FAA banned item 2025 World Airline Awards Passenger meltdown on Southwest Hidden fees Don't taunt cops in Polk County Chicago cop arrested in Florida Ozzy DNA for sale Latest covid strain Arrests made in jewelry heist Clearwater house hit by car

We continue to try and make sense of the court ruling in the Grant House Settlement regarding paying college athletes. Daniel Libit from Sportico joins the show to share his insight. Plus we continue taking your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest: Kurt Badenhausen, sports valuations reporter, Sportico.

Paul takes your calls and welcomes in Michael McCann of Sportico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico's deputy editor and co-host of the Sporticast podcast, joins Sarah to discuss his reporting on the potential sale and relocation of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, how pro sports team valuations are calculated, and why the WNBA’s unique ownership structure affects investment and expansion. Plus, French stars say “non” to EuroBasket, a salute to the start of our show side’s season, and one last, long mute. Read Eben’s reporting for Sportico here Listen to the Sporticast podcast here Read more about the Minnesota Lynx’s partnership with Bon Iver here And watch Napheesa Collier and Justin Vernon discuss the partnership here The USWNT training camp roster can be found here The WER schedule can be found here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.com Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PREMIER LEAGUE: in defense of Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, explaining City's inexplicable Southampton setback, Tommy questions the importance of the top 5 battle and LOLing at the Zero F's Given Brigade (Tottenham and United) HALFTIME: Pop Quiz on the latest Sportico report listing the top 50 "biggest" clubs in the world ROUND THE WORLD: MLS hit-it-n-quit-it minute STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

The Philadelphia Union conceded a late equalizer to draw 2-2 with the Columbus Crew, dropping to third place in the Eastern Conference (7-3-2, 22 pts). Tai Baribo scored his league-tying eighth goal of the season, while Frankie Westfield netted a golazo for his first career goal. Todd discusses Sportico's Top 50 Most Valuable Clubs Around the World, and the Union's signing of former Charlotte FC midfielder Ben Bender. He also shares his thoughts on the match against Columbus, including: the Union dropping their first points of the season, Andrew Rick's distribution, whether Union fans should be concerned with Andre Blake missing his second consecutive match due to injury, and Frankie Westfield's goal and development over the past 10 months. MLS News: Sportico releases their Top 50 Most valuable clubs: [4:32] Union sign former Charlotte FC midfielder Ben Bender: [10:26]   Philadelphia Union v Columbus Crew: Union drop first points of season: [18:18] Andrew Rick's distribution: Youngest goalie to ever record assist (Secondary Assist): [35:42] Andre Blake Misses Second Consecutive Game, Should Fans Be Concerned: [41:50] Frankie Westfield Scores Golazo For First Career Goal + His Development The Last 10 Months: [48:36]    Social Media: Twitter: @FreeKickPod Instagram: @FreeKickPod Facebook: @FreeKickPod YouTube: The Free Kick https://thefreekick.substack.com/

In this episode of the Designated Players Podcast, the guys are back and this week we're talking about more MLS news! We're talking about the latest round of the US Open Cup which saw just 1 USL side win out of 16 matchups against MLS, does this indicate that the gap between MLS and USL is massive? Next we talk about Sportico's recent club valuations which saw a significant number of MLS sides rank very highly. Lastly we talk about the one off playoff between LAFC and Club America to make it to the Club World Cup. Let us know your thoughts!0:00 - Scarf of the Week5:10 - US Open Cup Results25:31 - Sportico Most Valuable Clubs40:55 - LAFC vs Club America#MLS #MLSCup #mlscupplayoffs #ATLUTD #atlantaunited #austinfc #charlottefc #forthecrown #cf97 #chicagofire #fccincinnati #fcc #allforcincy #coloradorapids #rapids96 #columbuscrew #crew96 #dcu #dcunited #fcdallas #dtid #houstondynamo #holditdown #sportingkc #skc #lagalaxy #losangeles #lafc #intermiami #intermiamicf #messi #lionelmessi #minnesotaunited #mnufc #legionofloons #cfmtl #cfmontreal #nashvillesc #everyonen #newenglandrevolution #nerevs #newyorkredbulls #rbny #NYCFC #newyorkcity #orlandocity #orlandocitysc #philadelphiaunion #DOOP #portlandtimbers #RCTID #RSL #realsaltlake #sanjoseearthquakes #quakes74 #seattlesounders #sounders #stlouiscity #STL #allforcity #TFCLive #torontofc #vancouverwhitecaps #VWFC #USL #uslchampionship #mlsseasonpass #AppleTV #adRecorded on: 5/10/2025 Let us know your thoughts and if we got it right or right! Send any emails with questions or comments to: thedppod@gmail.comFollow the Pod on Social Media!Website: https://thedppod.buzzsprout.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDPPod1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designated_players_podcast_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDPPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedppodHave a thought, comment, question, or suggestion? Send us a message and let us know!Support the show

The 3A girls semifinals take center stage on the SDH Network tonight as we'll have both matches available with radio calls starting at 6pm. Whitewater hosts back-to-back state champions Oconee County in Fayetteville while Jefferson hosts Cherokee Bluff. Go to soccerdownhere.net and click Listen, then select your match or bounce back and forth.Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.PSG has made their second Champions League final, defeating Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate, 2-1 yesterday in Paris. Luis Enrique has been the best manager in the world this season and he has remade this team in his image and achieved incredible success. They have to go through the 3-time champions Inter to lift the trophy, and remarkably, it's the first time these teams have ever met in official competition.The goalkeepers have been stars in the semifinals. Yann Sommer made a couple of mind-blowing saves on Lamine Yamal of Barcelona, Gianluigi Donnarumma turned into Superman as soon as he saw the English flag again and also stood on his head to lead PSG. I disagree with Mikel Arteta when he says that Arsenal were the better team in the competition, but I do think he's getting unfairly dragged in the media. He took a team without a healthy #9 as far as he could this season. They have to get that position right to compete with the best in England and in Europe. He's one of the best managers in the world today, give him the right squad to truly give him a chance to win a major trophy, I don't think he's had that yet and has done as much as he could.MLS won 15 of the 16 Round of 32 matches in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup over the past two days. The Pittsburgh Riverhounds needed a stoppage time goal to upset NYCFC to keep it from being a clean sweep. Philadelphia needed penalties to get past Indy Eleven, multiple games needed extra time, Austin was 2-0 down at home to El Paso but stormed back to win 3-2. Good news on the business front for MLS as well, their sponsorship revenues are up double digits in 2025 compared to the same timeframe in 2024. 5 clubs were named in Sportico's Most Valuable Soccer Clubs in the World's Top 20, with 19 clubs making the Top 50, the most of any league in the world. While revenues aren't matching the top European clubs at the moment, security of the format along with top-notch infrastructure and ownership collaboration and cooperation have given MLS clubs a strong floor from which to grow their valuations. Arsene Wenger made the news yesterday, saying that his proposed change to the offside rule is imminent. Based on the way these rules have been altered in the past, that's not true. The trials of the new rule (essentially going from if any part of the body is offside then it's an infraction to if any part of the body is onside then it's good, giving the attacker a body length) have not been successful and more are needed to see if this gives the attack too much of an advantage. I do believe that the rule needs to be tweaked in light of video replay being used, but more testing is needed rather than something rash. Plenty more in the video and podcast editions of the Espresso, please check them out. More to come tomorrow morning on the SDH Network.

Michael McCann from Sportico joins the show, as he provides legal insight into what regulating NIL would look like from the state and federal levels, he gives his thoughts on Bill Belichick's PR back and forth with CBS, & more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Third hour of the show and we continue with the news the President might get involved in college sports continues as Paul visits with Sportico's Michael McCann to hear his thoughts on the subject. Plus more of your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Sportico's high-paid athletes of all time, a top 50 that covers eight sports and 16 countries. They also debate the Savannah Bananas and the upcoming NFL Draft in Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asli Pelit came to the US to study journalism, but quickly realized she missed the soccer culture she gew up with in Turkey. In search of a way to combine her passion for the beautiful game and her desire to tell stories, Asli traveled to South America to learn more about the obsession with great "number 10s." That was among her first exposure to the cult of Lionel Messi. That work launched her career as a soccer writer. She subsequently went on to write about soccer for various outlets, including Sportico. As the sports deals reporter she dedicated numerous articles to the impact of Messi's arrival at Inter Miami to play in Major League Soccer. Pelit explored how he changed the business dynamics of the league and brought fans to stadiums like never before.Pelit joined Founding Futbol to tell her story and reflect on Messi's career, as well as his importance in America. She then discusses her transition to cover the women's game for The Athletic and why fostering fandom is critical to the growth of soccer in the United States.Founding Futbol is a year-long exploration of the critical moments that have led to soccer's emerging popularity in America.Visit our website for more information: ⁠FoundingFutbol.com. Email us at kent@foundingfutbol.comSubscribe to Founding Futbol on your platform of choice.Host: Kent MalmrosGuest: Asli Pelit (Staff Writer, Women's Soccer at The Athletic)

Eben chats with Sportico's Daniel Libit about the rapid changes underway in college sports, including a series of high-profile lawsuits and looming revenue sharing. They also talk about what it all means for fans, the status of athlete activism, and why 2030-2032 may actually be the critical window of reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barry Bloom of Sportico has spent five decades chronicling the history of labor and ownership in Major League Baseball and shares the financial concerns and strategic challenges facing the sport. He joins Nestor to discus new media, an aging fan base and neophyte ownership groups like the Rubenstein partnership trying to guess at future revenue in order to sign star players to enormous contracts while being gifted $600 million to make Camden Yards a place that lifts downtown Baltimore. The post Barry Bloom of Sportico discusses money of Major League Baseball and future revenue for teams like Orioles to improve first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

KSL SPORTS... Utah's professional soccer teams could soon have a new owner. Sportico reports that the Miller family is close to signing a deal to buy major stake in RSL and the Utah Royals Joining me live is KSL TV sports anchor Sam Farnsworth.

Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.

Scott and Eben speak with Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen about his latest MLB numbers, the business of baseball, and what might be in store with the sport's looming labor battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The #1 Auburn Tigers are on the road at the #17 Kentucky Wildcats Saturday. Auburn Basketball has not beaten Kentucky Basketball in Rupp Arena since 1988! How do the Tigers change that and what is on the line? The Tigers are now on the verge of an SEC Championship. If Auburn wins Saturday, they clinch at least a tie of the SEC. If they win and The Alabama Crimson Tide loses, Auburn is your SEC Champion. It is two team race between Alabama Basketball and Auburn Basketball The #6 Alabama Crimson Tide is at The #5 Tennessee Volunteers. This game has massive 1-seed implications as both Alabama Basketball and Tennessee Basketball both have a very real path to the “1-line”. Also, both teams could go a long way to locking down the SEC Tournament double bye. In other big SEC games:The Oklahoma Sooners are at The Ole Miss RebelsThe Missouri Tigers are at The Vanderbilt CommodoresThe Georgia Bulldogs are at The Texas LonghornsThe Texas A&M Aggies are at The Florida Gators Were Alabama Football coach Kalen DeBoer’s comments about NIL and revenue sharing eye opening for Alabama fans? Spring football starts for the Crimson Tide next week, what are the biggest questions in your mind for DeBoer’s second season? The Big 12 is very close to getting some Middle Eastern money. Are we looking at the future of college sports? A survey of college football coaches reveal the five most outrageous NIL requests this off season. From the same survey, what coaches say is the NIL price tag for each college football position. When we go to 9 SEC games, will good out of conference games still be a thing? Sportico ranks the 100 most valuable sports franchises on the planet. The growth over the last 15 years is mind boggling.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The #1 Auburn Tigers are on the road at the #17 Kentucky Wildcats Saturday. Auburn Basketball has not beaten Kentucky Basketball in Rupp Arena since 1988! How do the Tigers change that and what is on the line? The Tigers are now on the verge of an SEC Championship. If Auburn wins Saturday, they clinch at least a tie of the SEC. If they win and The Alabama Crimson Tide loses, Auburn is your SEC Champion. It is two team race between Alabama Basketball and Auburn Basketball The #6 Alabama Crimson Tide is at The #5 Tennessee Volunteers. This game has massive 1-seed implications as both Alabama Basketball and Tennessee Basketball both have a very real path to the “1-line”. Also, both teams could go a long way to locking down the SEC Tournament double bye. In other big SEC games:The Oklahoma Sooners are at The Ole Miss RebelsThe Missouri Tigers are at The Vanderbilt CommodoresThe Georgia Bulldogs are at The Texas LonghornsThe Texas A&M Aggies are at The Florida Gators Were Alabama Football coach Kalen DeBoer’s comments about NIL and revenue sharing eye opening for Alabama fans? Spring football starts for the Crimson Tide next week, what are the biggest questions in your mind for DeBoer’s second season? The Big 12 is very close to getting some Middle Eastern money. Are we looking at the future of college sports? A survey of college football coaches reveal the five most outrageous NIL requests this off season. From the same survey, what coaches say is the NIL price tag for each college football position. When we go to 9 SEC games, will good out of conference games still be a thing? Sportico ranks the 100 most valuable sports franchises on the planet. The growth over the last 15 years is mind boggling.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The #1 Auburn Tigers are on the road at the #17 Kentucky Wildcats Saturday. Auburn Basketball has not beaten Kentucky Basketball in Rupp Arena since 1988! How do the Tigers change that and what is on the line? The Tigers are now on the verge of an SEC Championship. If Auburn wins Saturday, they clinch at least a tie of the SEC. If they win and The Alabama Crimson Tide loses, Auburn is your SEC Champion. It is two team race between Alabama Basketball and Auburn Basketball The #6 Alabama Crimson Tide is at The #5 Tennessee Volunteers. This game has massive 1-seed implications as both Alabama Basketball and Tennessee Basketball both have a very real path to the “1-line”. Also, both teams could go a long way to locking down the SEC Tournament double bye. In other big SEC games:The Oklahoma Sooners are at The Ole Miss RebelsThe Missouri Tigers are at The Vanderbilt CommodoresThe Georgia Bulldogs are at The Texas LonghornsThe Texas A&M Aggies are at The Florida Gators Were Alabama Football coach Kalen DeBoer’s comments about NIL and revenue sharing eye opening for Alabama fans? Spring football starts for the Crimson Tide next week, what are the biggest questions in your mind for DeBoer’s second season? The Big 12 is very close to getting some Middle Eastern money. Are we looking at the future of college sports? A survey of college football coaches reveal the five most outrageous NIL requests this off season. From the same survey, what coaches say is the NIL price tag for each college football position. When we go to 9 SEC games, will good out of conference games still be a thing? Sportico ranks the 100 most valuable sports franchises on the planet. The growth over the last 15 years is mind boggling.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The #1 Auburn Tigers are on the road at the #17 Kentucky Wildcats Saturday. Auburn Basketball has not beaten Kentucky Basketball in Rupp Arena since 1988! How do the Tigers change that and what is on the line? The Tigers are now on the verge of an SEC Championship. If Auburn wins Saturday, they clinch at least a tie of the SEC. If they win and The Alabama Crimson Tide loses, Auburn is your SEC Champion. It is two team race between Alabama Basketball and Auburn Basketball The #6 Alabama Crimson Tide is at The #5 Tennessee Volunteers. This game has massive 1-seed implications as both Alabama Basketball and Tennessee Basketball both have a very real path to the “1-line”. Also, both teams could go a long way to locking down the SEC Tournament double bye. In other big SEC games:The Oklahoma Sooners are at The Ole Miss RebelsThe Missouri Tigers are at The Vanderbilt CommodoresThe Georgia Bulldogs are at The Texas LonghornsThe Texas A&M Aggies are at The Florida Gators Were Alabama Football coach Kalen DeBoer’s comments about NIL and revenue sharing eye opening for Alabama fans? Spring football starts for the Crimson Tide next week, what are the biggest questions in your mind for DeBoer’s second season? The Big 12 is very close to getting some Middle Eastern money. Are we looking at the future of college sports? A survey of college football coaches reveal the five most outrageous NIL requests this off season. From the same survey, what coaches say is the NIL price tag for each college football position. When we go to 9 SEC games, will good out of conference games still be a thing? Sportico ranks the 100 most valuable sports franchises on the planet. The growth over the last 15 years is mind boggling.Visit the TNR store: https://nextround.store/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome in for another edition of the Morning Espresso from the SDH Network, brought to you by Oglethorpe University, Atlanta's premier undergraduate learning experience and soccer powerhouse.  Wild Atlanta United win in their opener on Saturday night with two goals from Latte Lath and a banger from Edwin Mosquera. Good start, but definitely things to improve going forward. Had chances to break the game wide open in the first 45, but didn't and Montreal grew into the match and provided some real challenges. San Diego became the story of the opening weekend with a 2-0 win in LA over the Galaxy. The win could have been even bigger, huge statement for San Diego. Bruce Arena started his era in San Jose with a 4-0 win over RSL, Cristian Espinoza with 3 assists from a wing back position there. Philadelphia surprised everyone with a big win in Orlando. Columbus and Chicago combined for 5 goals in the first half of a very interesting match that saw the Crew get the win with Steven Moreira again providing the spark to unbalance the opponent. Youngest USWNT lineup since 2001 saw them defeat Australia 2-1 in the SheBelieves Cup. Japan defeated Colombia 4-0 so Wednesday's USA-Japan match will determine the tournament champion and the USWNT have to win due to Japan having superior goal differential.  Sportico had a fascinating story over the weekend about the US Soccer Federation's interest in overhauling some of men's college soccer. Early stages in all of it, but I can't wait to see where everything goes. The battle for Champions League spots in England will be the defining story the rest of the way as the title is pretty much Liverpool's after their big win over Manchester City. 7 points separate 4th place City and 11th place Brentford, and a 5th Champions League spot could go to England due to the country coefficients.  Rangers fired Philippe Clement as the San Francisco 49ers try to buy up enough shares to become majority owners, setting the table for a clear new vision for the club. The Turkish league has gone outside the country to assign the referee for today's huge clash between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.Neymar scored an Olimpico to silence taunting fans on the road, he's been looking great for Santos in his early days there.  Foster Gillett's failure to pay has stranded another player, now Valentín Gómez's transfer to Udinese in Italy has collapsed and he'll be going back to Vélez Sarsfield. The proposed relationship with Estudiantes is also on the verge of collapsing with Juan Sebastian Veron potentially leaving Argentina entirely to get more involved with The Miami FC of the USL Championship, where his son will be playing.  More Espresso on Tuesday on the SDH Network, presented by Oglethorpe University.

According to Jon Greenberg and Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Justin Ishbia is set to increase his minority stake in the Chicago White Sox by February 28th. Ishbia, is part majority owner of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury with his brother Mat. Sportico reported in 2021 that the brothers purchased an initial minority stake in the White Sox and Justin seems set to increase it over the next week. Join Sean Anderson, Jared Wyllys, and Adam Hoge as they discuss.

Michael McCann from Sportico is Paul's guest this hour as Georgia and Alabama NIL Bills course Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindehall give their thoughts on the split between Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick (4:36), on the back of the UFC middleweight claiming he would no longer have the Xtreme Couture head coach in his corner after UFC 312.While pondering wether the two would reconcile, the conversation shifts to Anthony Smith and Rampage Jackson (31:36) squashing their beef that arose from Smith's criticism of Jaxxon Podcast's handling of an interview they had with controversial featherweight Bryce Mitchell. The lads discuss what impact the growing number of fighter publications has on journalism and consider whether situations like this will happen more because of it.Not a single MMA fighter made Sportico's list of the 100 highest-paid athletes for 2024, so Petesy and Chuck weigh-in on whether that is a shocking revelation or completely expected (43:06) and forecast if discussions about fighter unions will likely sprout around the time of the UFC's new broadcast deal being announced.Finally, they take a quick look at this weekend's Apex extravaganza (54:23).Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrowned

Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and MLS Insider Tom Bogert discuss MLS transfers during this January window including Cucho Hernandez, Dejan Joveljic, Emmanuel Latte Lath, and Miguel Almiron. They talk Neymar's transfer to Santos, and how close the Chicago Fire actually was to signing the soccer legend. They also unpack thoughts on the U.S. Open Cup and the 16 MLS squads competing. Last but not least Tom Bogert drops his top USMNT players who need a new club as soon as possible. (6:19) To wrap the show Alexi and Mosse look at Sportico's 2025 MLS team valuations and the five teams worth over 1 billion dollars. (29:47) Tom Bogert joins the pod (6:19) How close was Neymar to Chicago Fire? (7:48) U.S. Open Cup (21:51) Top USMNT Players who need a new club (23:30) 2025 MLS Team Valuations (29:47) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott, Jacob, and Kurt Badenhausen discuss Sportico's recently published MLS valuations. How have a handful of clubs separated themselves from the pack, why are small-market and new clubs excelling, and where do things stand with MLS's Apple deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Libit of Sportico joins Paul at the start of Friday's program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First in this episode, a quick update on the TikTok ban (which didn't turn out to be much of a ban at all.) Then, Sportico's Jacob Feldman joins the show to talk about Venu, the much-hyped streaming service that planned to bring all sports into a single platform — and never even managed to launch. After that, The Verge's Kevin Nguyen tells us how to read more books this year, and how to turn all your aimless scrolling time into more productive reading time. Finally, we answer a question on the Vergecast Hotline about audio sources on your phone, and why you can't listen to a thousand things at once. Further reading: TikTok ban: all the news on the app's shutdown and return in the US TikTok is back, but where are Marvel Snap, CapCut, and Lemon8? Trump touts his plan to save TikTok during his victory rally TikTok isn't back in the App Store yet Bluesky and X launch new video feeds amid TikTok uncertainties The new ‘Hulu for Sports' streaming service has a name: Venu Sports Venu Sports shuts down before it ever launches From Sportico: YouTube TV vs. Fubo Sports Bundle Could Be Next Streaming Fight The Boox Palma is an amazing gadget I didn't even know I wanted From GQ: How to Read a Whole Damn Book Every Week Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sportico reported within the last week that Mat and Justin Ishbia own a small percent of the Chicago White Sox. In 2021, the Ishbia Brothers reportedly acquired a small-single-digit percent of the South Siders. With the brothers reported interest in buying the Minnesota Twins, the Ishibas would need to sell their stake before becoming the new owners of the Twins. Join CHGO White Sox host, Sean Anderson as he discusses the Ishbias connection to the South Side.

Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss Sportico's latest NBA valuations. They range from the Golden State Warriors at $9.14 billion to the Memphis Grizzlies at $3.06 billion. They talk about the business of the league, and how it compares to peers like the NFL and MLB.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former NBA Lakers star Metta Sandiford-Artest (formerly known as Metta World Peace), has teamed up with Stephen Stokols, the former CEO of Boost Mobile, to launch Tru Skye Ventures, a firm looking to invest in sports and health tech, according to Sportico. Also, The first Lucid Motors Gravity SUV has rolled off the company's production line in Casa Grande, Arizona, according to a post on X. The company will now set its aim on ramping up production of the new electric vehicle and making the first deliveries. Recently, Amp Robotics changed its business model to focus on running entire facilities that sort recyclables. Fly Ventures, the Berlin-based VC that invests in seed-stage European startups within enterprise and deep tech, has launched its third fund at €80 million. The firm raised its last €53 million fund in 2020. Aiming at technical founders, the firm claims Fund III was oversubscribed and raised in a single closing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott and Eben discuss Sportico's recent list of the 50 highest-paid coaches in the U.S. They also talk about Caitlin Clark's NWSL interest, the UFL's expansion, and a nostalgic piece of candy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eben and Jacob keep it light-hearted on Election Day as they discuss the changing nature of sports fandom, media consumption, and social media. They also talk about Club Sportico, their new sports business community.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WWP NIGHT w/ the GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS TICKETS: https://griffinshockey.com/wwp Lots to discuss as Steve Yzerman made one of his patented late-night trades, and things are getting rough for the Detroit Red Wings... Tune in as we open by discussing Olli Maatta being traded to Utah HC (who lost Durzi and Marino long-term) for a 3rd round pick, how Yzerman did in this deal, what this means for Albert Johansson, Marco Kasper, Moritz Seider, Simon Edvinsson, & others, & whether more moves are to come (5:00). Next, Detroit's ugly 6-2 loss in Hockeytown, including a tough game for Alex Lyon, Jeff Petry, and Ben Chiarot, Dylan Larkin, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane, and Alex DeBrincat connecting for a small stint of hope, & more of the same muted play in Hockeytown (14:05). After that, an intense discussion on the future of the Red Wings in the short & long term, Derek Lalonde's security as head coach, Steve Yzerman & the pro scouting team's role, and lots more (27:15). We're then joined by Craig Custance to discuss The Franchise, Craig's new book that delves into the stories about the people who make the biggest decisions in hockey, with behind the scenes tales and insights from people like Jim Nill, Julien Brisebois, Nicklas Backstrom, & so much more (1:11:00). Finally, NHL news including the Liljegren trade to San Jose (alonsgside Jake Walman), Sportico's NHL team valuations, & plenty more () before we take your questions & comments in our Overtime segment (1:15:20) - enjoy! Head over to wingedwheelpodcast.com to find all the ways to listen, how to support the show, and so much more! Hot Stove Rounding the Bases: https://jamiedanielsfoundation.org/featured-event/hot-stove-stories-rounding-the-bases-with-mike-tirico/ The Franchiose book: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/The-Franchise/Craig-Custance/9781668035443 Head to bit.ly/labatt_wingedwheelpodcast to find Labatt in stores near you today! Must be 21+. Always Enjoy Responsibly. #ad

Sportico valuations expert Kurt Badenhausen joins the show to break down our recently updated NHL valuations. The average NHL franchise is now worth $1.8 billion, up 92% since 2021. As Kurt explains, a lot of that growth has come from Sun Belt teams that were once viewed as struggling properties but have since found a formula for sucess—and sellouts. We also discuss the role of the NHL's current salary cap on valuations, and whether we'd rather own the Boston Bruins or Boston Celtics going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sabres are getting scary play from their second line and it isn't scary good either. We talk about the struggles of Dylan Cozens and Jack Quinn and Buffalo's limited options to solve the issue. We also talk about the performance of Buffalo's goaltenders and how a bit more consistency from the pair could pay dividends through a friendly upcoming schedule. The show kicks off with a conversation about the recent Sportico team valuations and the Sabres 26% increase to a reported $1.13 billion. 

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Paul Rainey. He serves as Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance for Penske Media Corporation (PMC). In this role, he works across PMC's portfolio of award-winning brands, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, Robb Report, SHE Media, Dick Clark Productions, Luminate, Sportico, and SXSW. Rainey oversees all operations and financial decision-making affecting the various operating companies that report to him. He provides strategic financial input companywide, including developing and implementing operational and financial procedures to improve and maintain the economic health of PMC and its leading media brands. He also guides acquisitions and investments.  Paul also serves on several boards.  He is the Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. board of directors and a SXSW director.  An accomplished senior executive with 25 years of financial leadership experience across multiple verticals with extensive international experience in billion-dollar operations spanning five continents.   Rainey holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.   *Company DescriptionPenske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as the Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year's Rockin Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week, and ATX Television Festival. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com I have worked for some of the largest companies in the world (General Electric for 15+ years across 5 continents) and have been a board advisor to startups with a few employees that have gone on to obtain Fortune 100 companies as clients.  I have seen many paths and time horizons to financial stability and can share what I have observed in a few areas specifically in a time where people are struggling with remote work to return to offices turning the "work/life" balance and or priorities upside down. While they are also trying build wealth to gain financial security while they pursue professional careers: Talking Points1) Work life balance - How to navigate in today's environment2) Wealth building - What is reasonable time horizon (overnight?), How to think about generating passive income, keys to investing #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Paul Rainey. He serves as Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance for Penske Media Corporation (PMC). In this role, he works across PMC's portfolio of award-winning brands, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, Robb Report, SHE Media, Dick Clark Productions, Luminate, Sportico, and SXSW. Rainey oversees all operations and financial decision-making affecting the various operating companies that report to him. He provides strategic financial input companywide, including developing and implementing operational and financial procedures to improve and maintain the economic health of PMC and its leading media brands. He also guides acquisitions and investments.  Paul also serves on several boards.  He is the Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. board of directors and a SXSW director.  An accomplished senior executive with 25 years of financial leadership experience across multiple verticals with extensive international experience in billion-dollar operations spanning five continents.   Rainey holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.   *Company DescriptionPenske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as the Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year's Rockin Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week, and ATX Television Festival. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com I have worked for some of the largest companies in the world (General Electric for 15+ years across 5 continents) and have been a board advisor to startups with a few employees that have gone on to obtain Fortune 100 companies as clients.  I have seen many paths and time horizons to financial stability and can share what I have observed in a few areas specifically in a time where people are struggling with remote work to return to offices turning the "work/life" balance and or priorities upside down. While they are also trying build wealth to gain financial security while they pursue professional careers: Talking Points1) Work life balance - How to navigate in today's environment2) Wealth building - What is reasonable time horizon (overnight?), How to think about generating passive income, keys to investing #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Paul Rainey. He serves as Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance for Penske Media Corporation (PMC). In this role, he works across PMC's portfolio of award-winning brands, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Vibe, Robb Report, SHE Media, Dick Clark Productions, Luminate, Sportico, and SXSW. Rainey oversees all operations and financial decision-making affecting the various operating companies that report to him. He provides strategic financial input companywide, including developing and implementing operational and financial procedures to improve and maintain the economic health of PMC and its leading media brands. He also guides acquisitions and investments.  Paul also serves on several boards.  He is the Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. board of directors and a SXSW director.  An accomplished senior executive with 25 years of financial leadership experience across multiple verticals with extensive international experience in billion-dollar operations spanning five continents.   Rainey holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame.   *Company DescriptionPenske Media Corporation (PMC) is a leading global media and information services company whose award-winning content attracts a passionate monthly audience of more than 350 million. Since 2004, PMC has been a pioneer in digital media and live events, reaching viewers on all screens across its ever-growing constellation of iconic brands, which includes Variety, Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Dick Clark Productions, WWD, SHE Media, Robb Report, Deadline, Sportico, BGR, ARTnews, Fairchild Media, Vibe, IndieWire, Artforum, Gold Derby and Luminate, the premier data and analytics company. PMC's journalists and content creators deliver daily the most comprehensive news and information in their industries and areas of coverage, unequaled in ambition, depth, and courage. In addition, PMC owns several of the most iconic and vital cultural events such as the Golden Globes, Country Music Awards (ACMs), Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), New Year's Rockin Eve, SXSW, American Music Awards (AMAs), LA3C, Life is Beautiful, Latin Music Week, and ATX Television Festival. Penske Media is headquartered in New York and Los Angeles with additional offices in 14 countries worldwide, for more information, please visit www.PMC.com I have worked for some of the largest companies in the world (General Electric for 15+ years across 5 continents) and have been a board advisor to startups with a few employees that have gone on to obtain Fortune 100 companies as clients.  I have seen many paths and time horizons to financial stability and can share what I have observed in a few areas specifically in a time where people are struggling with remote work to return to offices turning the "work/life" balance and or priorities upside down. While they are also trying build wealth to gain financial security while they pursue professional careers: Talking Points1) Work life balance - How to navigate in today's environment2) Wealth building - What is reasonable time horizon (overnight?), How to think about generating passive income, keys to investing #BEST #STRAW #SHMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal expert for Sportico talks NFL with Jim.

Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .

8.14.24 Hour 1 - Kevin and Denton discuss the latest Sportico valuations of American sports teams and the Commanders being valued at $6.3 billion. Kevin discusses the WR problem with the Commanders and Jahan Dotson reportedly struggling this offseason. Kevin wonders if Dotson's struggles will push Washington to trade for Brandon Aiyuk.  Hour 2 - Kevin takes calls from listeners on Brandon Aiyuk and whether or not Washington should trade for him. Jordan Dajani, CBS Sports, on the Brandon Aiyuk saga in San Francisco, whether or not Washington should trade for Aiyuk, and the Will Levis-Mayo cologne collaboration.  Hour 3 - Denton's Day-ly News. Michael Phillips, 910 The Fan, on whether or not the Commanders should trade for Brandon Aiyuk, the team's offseason, what to expect in the second preseason game.

8.14.24 Kevin and Denton discuss the latest Sportico valuations of American sports teams and the Commanders being valued at $6.3 billion. 

8.14.24 Hour 1 - Kevin and Denton discuss the latest Sportico valuations of American sports teams and the Commanders being valued at $6.3 billion. Kevin discusses the WR problem with the Commanders and Jahan Dotson reportedly struggling this offseason. Kevin wonders if Dotson's struggles will push Washington to trade for Brandon Aiyuk.   

2nd hour of the show and Paul visits with Daniel Libit from Sportico on the House vs NCAA settlement talks. Plus more and more people call in with their opinions on the new "Call Paul" song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Anderson, Stefan Fatsis, and Josh Levin discuss the stardom of the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving as well as Draymond Green's stint on TNT's Inside the NBA. Michael McCann of Sportico also joins to break down the multibillion-dollar settlement that will likely mark the end of amateurism in college sports. Luka and Kyrie: How the Mavericks duo took over the Western Conference Finals. NCAA: Will the settlement deal actually become reality? And how will the payments work? Afterball: Stefan on Bill Walton, Jack Scott, and the FBI. Want more Hang Up and Listen? Subscribe to Slate Plus to immediately unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page, or visit slate.com/hangupplus to get access wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices