# ESPN Layoffs / Sports Ownership Empires Grow

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Podcast: [Sporticast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sporticast-3503112)
Published: 2026-07-23T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PMC1230412962.mp3
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Duration seconds: 2104

## Resource

Scott and Eben break down this week's layoffs at ESPN. They also talk about the Walton and Mittal sports ownership empires, the World Cup finals ratings, and NFL economics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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