In this episode of Beyond the 9450, hosts Chanteé and Brittany explore the latest trends and updates in the world of sports and business. They start off by discussing the record-breaking WNBA viewership numbers for the regular season and the rise in TV ratings and sponsorship deals. The episode highlights the increasing corporate sponsorships in the WNBA, mentioning notable names and deals secured. They also mention Shannon Sharpe's recent social media incident and how he turned an embarrassing moment into a business opportunity. The episode transitions into collegiate sports, discussing the potential for private equity investments in college teams with insights from Duke alum Jay Williams. Finally, they delve into an upcoming NIL-driven basketball tournament set to premiere on TNT, noting the lack of inclusion of women's teams but expressing excitement about the future of NIL in collegiate sports. They conclude with announcements about Dawn Staley's appearance on College Game Day and the multifaceted marketing moves for student athletics.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Welcome

01:43 SeatGeek Sponsorship Announcement

02:53 WNBA Regular Season Recap

10:41 Social Media's Impact on WNBA Viewership

14:53 Shannon Sharpe's Embarrassing Moment

21:27 Dawn Staley on ESPN College GameDay

27:42 Private Equity in College Sports

33:54 NIL Driven In-Season Tournament

38:32 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of Codename Sparks, host Rey Rey from the Sporting Tribune recaps the Los Angeles Sparks’ tough week, covering their games from September 1st through the 7th. With the team officially out of playoff contention, Rey Rey dives into their performances, the players' responses, and the future outlook for the team. He also discusses major player updates, including Angel Reese's injury and Odyssey Sims' contract extension. The episode closes with an insightful interview with Sparks player, Ri Stevens, discussing her journey with the team and her hopes for the future.

In this episode of 'Keep'n it 9450: Codename WBB,' hosts DA and Lolo pay tribute to the legendary James Earl Jones. The discussion then shifts to significant topics in women’s basketball, including the impact of Angel Reese's injury on the Chicago Sky's playoff hopes, the Los Angeles Sparks' promising draft lottery chances, and the New York Liberty's impressive sweep of the Las Vegas Aces. They also delve into the Indiana Fever's victory over the Atlanta Dream, highlighting Aaliyah Boston's dominant performance. The show concludes with a look at the move of Athletes Unlimited to Nashville and a brief commentary on 'Unrivaled.'

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:22 Tribute to James Earl Jones

02:34 Show Overview and Topics

04:55 Chicago Sky's Playoff Hopes

09:34 Angel Reese's Impact and Rookie Season

14:26 Los Angeles Sparks' Future Prospects

23:43 New York Liberty vs. Las Vegas Aces Recap

26:43 Defensive Struggles and Questionable Calls

27:20 Liberty's Psychological Edge

28:14 Upcoming Challenges for the Aces

28:40 Caitlin Clark's Impact in Indianapolis

29:29 Aces' Playoff Prospects

31:38 Atlanta Dream's Collapse Against the Fever

32:42 Aaliyah Boston's Dominant Performance

35:20 Atlanta Dream's Coaching Issues

44:29 Athletes Unlimited Moves to Nashville

48:17 Final Thoughts and Sign Off