$12 Billion Lakers Sale, MLB Lockout Concerns & College Football Playoff Expansion

Matt Chernoff and longtime NFL agent Hadley Engelhard break down the biggest stories shaping the business of sports on the latest episode of Deals & Deadlines. The guys react to the Lakers’ record-breaking $12+ billion sale, what skyrocketing franchise valuations mean across professional sports and why teams like the Falcons continue to explode in value. They also dive into: • Why MLB’s next CBA fight could put the 2027 season in jeopardy • The battle over a potential MLB salary cap, salary floor and revenue sharing • Why the NFL continues to dominate every other sport in television ratings • Whether the College Football Playoff could eventually expand to 16, 20 or even 24 teams • How ESPN, the SEC and Big Ten could shape the future of the playoff • Why Jayden Daniels’ dispute with LSU over No. 5 could be a major PR mistake • The truth behind million-dollar high school NIL valuations • How NIL and the transfer portal are changing college football roster building forever Subscribe to 680 The Fan for new episodes of Deals & Deadlines and more conversations about the money, contracts and decisions driving the sports world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.