T-Wolves Sold Again, NHL Targets Texas, WNBA Fan Banned
Summary
Host Baker Machado covers Mark Lurie’s $4.5 billion sale of the Timberwolves and Lynx, with Ben Horny analyzing the trend of private equity ownership in the NBA. The episode also details the NHL’s $2 billion expansion fee for a new Texas team and a court pause on fifth-year college athlete eligibility. Additionally, it addresses repeated dildo-throwing incidents in the WNBA and actress Brenda Song’s guest analyst debut for the Rams.
Topics discussed
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Sports headlines: Timberwolves sale, NHL expansion, WNBA ban
Mark Lurie sells Timberwolves and Lynx for $4.5 billion
NHL targets Texas for 33rd team with $2B expansion fee
Court pauses fifth-year eligibility for 2022 college athletes
WNBA fan banned for life after throwing dildo on court
Why NBA ownership changes are accelerating rapidly
Rise of private equity and new wealthy buyers in sports
Teams as business assets vs. passion projects
Future of team valuations and ownership rules
Brenda Song makes NFL broadcast debut with Rams
Tonight's games and daily trivia challenge
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