Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico's deputy editor and co-host of the Sporticast podcast, joins Sarah to discuss his reporting on the potential sale and relocation of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, how pro sports team valuations are calculated, and why the WNBA’s unique ownership structure affects investment and expansion. Plus, French stars say “non” to EuroBasket, a salute to the start of our show side’s season, and one last, long mute.

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