Scott and Eben are joined by Kurt Badenhausen to discuss Sportico’s latest MLB valuations. The talk about the Yankees and Dodgers at the top, the regional vs. national nature of MLB’s business, and the curious business case of the Oakland Athletics. 

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Scott and Eben discuss the bizarre story involving MLB star Shohei Ohtani, his interpreter, and millions in gambling debt. They also break down storylines from the first week of March Madness.

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Scott and Eben discuss Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore’s gradual takeover of the Minnesota Timberwolves, which recently hit a snag at an inopportune time. They also talk about March Madness, and JPMorgan’s new combined sports practice. 

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Scott and Eben discuss three big pieces of M&A news in the NWSL: the San Diego Wave selling for $113 million, the Seattle Reign selling for $58 million, and Angel City considering a control stake sale. 

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Scott and Eben break down three days at SXSW in Austin, including keynote conversations with sports media personality Stephen A. Smith and the owners of the Dallas Cowboys. Smith discussed his long career and how he fought to be better compensated for his value; the Jones family talked about how the Cowboys reshaped the business of the modern NFL. 

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Scott and Eben speak with Chris Del Conte, Texas Longhorns athletic director, live from SXSW in Austin. They talk about the changing nature of college sports, the business of Texas athletics, private equity, Dartmouth’s union push, and a lot more. 

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Scott and Eben discuss the Dartmouth men’s basketball team voting to form the first players union in college sports history, including what it means for other schools, and what might happen next. They also talk about Caitlin Clark’s slew of new deals, and Vince McMahon selling $400M worth of TKO stock.

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Scott and Eben discuss the Caitlin Clark fever pitch, which hit new levels this week with a new record and a big announcement. They also talk about Netflix’s push into sports, the NWSL’s private equity rules, and a wild NAIA basketball story. 

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Scott and Eben speak with New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. about his investment in English soccer club Leeds, his off-court business approach, and what the NBA can do to make the All-Star Weekend more compelling. 

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Scott and Eben discuss yet another high-profile injury after college fans storm the court. They also talk about the MLB/Nike uniform uproar, the LA Clippers rebrand, and the NCAA suffering yet another legal setback. 

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