On the 582nd Sporticast episode, Kurt Badenhausen and Jacob Feldman fill in for Scott and Eben to break down several recent changes atop sports organizations.
First, they discuss the latest news from TWG Global, Mark Walter‘s holding company, which said it is not selling the Los Angeles Dodgers while also making clear that Walter and his partners “consider all legitimate offers when they are received.” The company’s latest statement did not mention Chelsea, though Walter is reportedly in talks to sell his shares in the English soccer club to current majority owner Clearlake Capital. On the pitch, Chelsea is hoping to convert years of spending into results.
Kurt also breaks down the recently approved sale of the Seattle Seahawks for an NFL-record $9.612 billion—and why football teams haven’t hit the market as often as NBA counterparts. The incoming Khosla group will now get to be on-hand to raise a Super Bowl banner before the NFL season opener on Sept. 9 against the New England Patriots.
“In general, our approach is generally going to be long-termed focused,” Vinod Khosla told reporters Wednesday. “That’s our inclination always. So, keep winning, take a long-term approach and learn a lot.”
