On the newest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams talk about the most important sports activities enterprise tales of 2022, and what to anticipate from the business in 2023.

The dialog begins with the inflow of Middle Eastern sovereign wealth cash, which took heart stage for a lot of the previous 12 months. The World Cup in Qatar, the Saudi acquisition of Newcastle, and the launch of LIV Golf are simply three high-profile examples of worldwide sports activities properties deepening their ties to capital from governments within the area. Those relationship, typically controversial, will stay a significant story in 2023.

Next, the hosts get into the glut of sports activities groups at present in the marketplace. The looming sale of the Phoenix Suns—to Mat Ishbia, at a league-record $4 billion valuation—is one knowledge level backing the concept that elevated provide won’t negatively influence demand or costs. The subsequent few months will possible reply the query for positive, as gross sales surrounding groups such because the Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Angels, Liverpool FC and Ottawa Senators all transfer alongside.

The hosts additionally talk about the NFL’s ongoing dominance, punctuated by a TV rankings rout on Christmas Day, the NBA’s subsequent spherical of media rights, in addition to enlargement in MLS and the NWSL.

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