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Sporticast

Sportico 588 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Sporticast is a podcast hosted by business journalists Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams from Sportico. It delivers inside scoops on the intersection of money and sports, covering billion-dollar valuations, team sales, sponsorship contracts, and media rights. The show goes behind the scenes on the deals that power the global sports economy. Additional coverage can be found at sportico.com.

Episodes

The Man City Question, Plus MLB Playoffs Roll On
The Man City Question, Plus MLB Playoffs Roll On Oct 13, 2026 2116 Scott and Eben discuss the looming punishment for Man City, after the club was found guilty on 114 charges of violating financial fair play rules.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can the Premier League Thrive Without World’s Biggest Stars?
Can the Premier League Thrive Without World’s Biggest Stars? Oct 8, 2026 2062 Lev Akabas, Justin Birnbaum, and Jacob Feldman fill in on the Sporticast today. They break down Sportico’s annual list of the world’s highest paid soccer players and discuss the fact that the strongest club league globally only has one of the 10 top-earning stars. They also explore the latest news on NBA Europe, one of the biggest sports business success stories of the year in the WNBA, and more.
Lesson From The Owner's Box w/ David Rubenstein
Lesson From The Owner's Box w/ David Rubenstein Oct 6, 2026 1673 Eben and Jacob speak with David Rubenstein, Carlyle co-founder and Baltimore Orioles owner, about his new book, which details his purchase of the MLB team and takeaways from conversations with other owners across sports. They discuss the rise of franchises as an asset class, the profile of modern buyers, and how live entertainment might fare in our AI-dominated future.  Learn more about your
NHL Valuations Show Sun Belt Surge, Sparks Expansion Debate
NHL Valuations Show Sun Belt Surge, Sparks Expansion Debate Oct 1, 2026 2017 Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss his latest NHL valuations list. They talk about the surge for Sun Belt teams, a roster construction conundrum and the strange economics of expansion vs. relocation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New York vs. Boston: The NHL Season, MLB Playoffs Start At the Same Time
New York vs. Boston: The NHL Season, MLB Playoffs Start At the Same Time Sep 29, 2026 2183 Scott and Eben break down the start of the NHL season on Tuesday. They also talk about the NFL in Brazil, a senate vote on college sports, and the LeBron effect on the 76ers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fat Bear Week For Sports? Plus, Highest Paid NFL Players
Fat Bear Week For Sports? Plus, Highest Paid NFL Players Sep 24, 2026 1826 Scott and Eben discuss their favorite pudgy ursine mammals, plus the highest paid NFL players, PWHL trademarks and Manchester United's lofty revenue goals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many Pro Sports Teams Have Overlooked 20% of the U.S. Population
Many Pro Sports Teams Have Overlooked 20% of the U.S. Population Sep 22, 2026 1848 Scott and Eben speak with Xavier Gutierrez, the chairman of ImpactX Sports Group and former CEO of the Arizona Coyotes, about opportunities for Latino executives, making sports more inclusive, and the viability of pro hockey in the greater Phoenix area.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NFL's Highest Paid Coaches / NBA Owners Meetings
NFL's Highest Paid Coaches / NBA Owners Meetings Sep 17, 2026 2201 Andy Reid, John Harbaugh and Sean Payton are the highest paid coaches in the NFL. Scott and Eben discuss Sportico's latest list, plus stupidity surrounding Arch Manning and Sydney Sweeney.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NFL Kicks Off / Steve Ballmer Concedes
NFL Kicks Off / Steve Ballmer Concedes Sep 15, 2026 2112 Scott and Eben discuss the start of the NFL season, with the world's richest sports league on the brink of hitting its $25 billion revenue target. They also talk about the U.S. Open and the latest in the NBA's punishment of Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Late Night at the U.S. Open, Bankruptcy at LIV Golf
Late Night at the U.S. Open, Bankruptcy at LIV Golf Sep 10, 2026 2033 Scott and Eben debate how problematic it is for U.S. Open matches to end at 3:33 AM ET. They also talk LIV Golf's long-expected bankruptcy, the start of the NFL season, and LSU vs. SEC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trucking, Restaurants and Real Estate: An NFL Star's Post-Playing Journey
Trucking, Restaurants and Real Estate: An NFL Star's Post-Playing Journey Sep 8, 2026 1937 Scott and Eben speak with Antoine Bethea, a former Pro Bowl safety, about his time in the NFL, his post-playing business approach, and how athletes can better manage their money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stan Kroenke Adds Angels to Sports Empire in $4B Deal
Stan Kroenke Adds Angels to Sports Empire in $4B Deal Sep 3, 2026 1786 Scott and Eben talk about Stan Kroenke's $4 billion deal to buy the Los Angeles Angels, which will grow what was already the largest ownership empire in global sports. They also talk about some business storylines from the U.S. Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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