Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett

The WNBA Returns for 2024 + Investing in Women's Sports

Episode Summary

With the WNBA season about to tip off, Donnovan brings on Sabreena Merchant, women's basketball columnist for The Athletic (2:17). They get into the debut of the season, the talented rookies making their way over from college to the pros, how some owners are beginning to flash their cash, and what's next for the league as it continues to grow. Afterwards, Danny Cortenraede (28:55), serial entrepreneur and investor, joins to discuss the growth of women’s sports as an investment opportunity, the increase in sports broadcast revenue and competition from streamers, and the future of bidding on the Olympics/World Cups. Plus, Donnovan and Cabbie review another episode of CBC's Ultimate Challenge (53:48). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Episode Notes

With the WNBA season about to tip off, Donnovan brings on Sabreena Merchant, women's basketball columnist for The Athletic (2:17). They get into the debut of the season, the talented rookies making their way over from college to the pros, how some owners are beginning to flash their cash, and what's next for the league as it continues to grow. Afterwards, Danny Cortenraede (28:55), serial entrepreneur and investor, joins to discuss the growth of women’s sports as an investment opportunity, the increase in sports broadcast revenue and competition from streamers, and the future of bidding on the Olympics/World Cups. Plus, Donnovan and Cabbie review another episode of CBC's Ultimate Challenge (53:48).

 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.