Scott and Eben speak with Syracuse sports management professor Rick Burton about the future of sports and fandom, with commonsense changes to enhance stadiums and leagues. They also talk about MLS, the subject of Burton’s most recent book, titled “The Rise of Major League Soccer.”

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Scott and Eben discuss the newest TGL franchise selling for $70+ million. They also talk about Olympic flag football, the WNBA opening week, the Fanatics Games, and LiveBarn for sale.

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Scott and Eben talk about UCLA’s plan to right-size its athletic department. They also talk about a stake sale for the San Francisco 49ers, and the NHL/NBA playoffs.

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Scott and Eben discuss the sale of two pro basketball teams: the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun and the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. Both are happening in the midst of expansion talks. The hosts also talk about the NFL schedule reveal.

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Scott and Eben discuss Michael Jordan partnering with NBC to do some NBA coverage next season. They also talk about Shohei Ohtani, Michael Eisner and the new Pope.

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Eben is joined by colleague Kurt Badenhausen to discuss his ranking of the 50 most valuable soccer teams in the world. They talk No. 1 Real Madrid, No. 2 Manchester United, and a number of other teams. Plus, they break down the economics of global soccer as compared to other major U.S. leagues.

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Scott and Eben discuss Marc Lasry and Michael Strahan joining forces to pursue an investment in the New York Giants. They also talk about Warren Buffett, the NHL playoffs, President Donald Trump, and more.

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Scott and Eben talk about the latest in professional golf, with LIV Golf close to securing something it has wanted since its inception. They also talk about the Kentucky Derby, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the very physical NHL playoffs.

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Scott and Eben discuss the biggest story of the NFL draft: Shedeur Sanders’ fall to the fifth round. They also talk about the Commanders’ new stadium deal and the NCAA’s new partnership with Genius Sports.

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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.

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