8/19/26 - Lakers Family Feud, NFL Eyes Overseas Team, Knicks Embarrass Nets
Summary
Host Baker Machado covers the Buss family’s legal battle over selling their remaining Lakers stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, featuring analysis from NBA reporter Yaron Weitzman. The episode also discusses Roger Goodell’s prediction of future NFL teams outside the U.S., Venus Williams receiving a U.S. Open wildcard with Serena potentially joining, and LIV Golf’s financial struggles. Finally, Nets owner Joe Tsai admits the Knicks’ championship stings, while the show previews upcoming MLB and WNBA games.
Topics discussed
Intro: Ad spend, Lakers stake, LiveGolf cuts, and Venus Williams
Lakers ownership saga: Buss family dispute over sale to Iger
Roger Goodell predicts NFL teams will eventually move overseas
Venus gets US Open wildcard; Serena's return remains uncertain
LiveGolf cuts prize money and faces new lawsuits amid cash crunch
Deep dive: Jeannie Buss vs. siblings on trust authority and sale
Analysis: Jeannie's governor role and Bob Iger's potential influence
History of Buss family dynamics and reasons behind the sale
Nets owner Joe Tsai admits Knicks' title run stings in Brooklyn
Tonight's sports schedule and daily trivia game
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