NFL Billions, NIL One Year Later & Does the WNBA Have a Caitlin Clark Problem?

The business of sports takes center stage in today's episode of SportsIQ. Larry Smith examines the staggering rise in NFL franchise values, from the Detroit Lions' $7,900 purchase price in 1934 to today's multi-billion-dollar valuations, and explains why the league continues to dominate the sports economy. Then, sports law professor Michael LeRoy joins the show to assess the first year of the House v. NCAA settlement. The conversation explores whether NIL reforms have actually stabilized college athletics, why some football rosters reportedly continue to exceed $50 million, the role of multimedia rights companies, transfer portal challenges, gambling concerns, and what comes next for the College Sports Commission. Plus, Larry and Tony discuss the WNBA's biggest storyline: Caitlin Clark. Is the league facing a Caitlin Clark problem, or simply the growing pains that come with unprecedented popularity? They examine officiating, player physicality, media narratives, team promotion, and why the conversation should stay focused on basketball.