John Ourand, media reporter for the Sports Business Journal and cohost of the Marchand & Ourand Sports Media podcast, is a true fan of D.C. and mid-Atlantic sports. John and Mark discuss the recent $6.05 billion purchase of the Washington Commanders, headed by Josh Harris, Mitch Rales, and Magic Johnson, and speculate on the group’s strategy and top priorities as new owners. John also discusses gambling’s impact on the NFL and analyzes the strong performance of the D.C. Defenders, the region’s XFL football team.