Episodes
Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Bloomberg News entertainment editor Chris Palmeri details the news of Mark Cuban selling a majority stake of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family. Then, Bloomberg news legal reporter Jef Feeley explains the lawsuits facing the MLB, F1 racing and Mercedes-Benz Group AG's racing team over their roles promoting FTX. Plus, former NFL linebacker...
Published 12/01/23
Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.They check in with Goulston & Storrs sports law practice co-chair and Columbia adjunct law professor Marty Edel to break down the latest pressing legal issues in sports, including the sign stealing controversy embroiling the University of Michigan's football program and head coach Jim Harbaugh.Bloomberg News municipal finance team leader Danielle Moran...
Published 11/24/23
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Cornell University athletic department executive Jeff Hall on their annual "Red Hot Hockey" event at Madison Square Garden.  The college hockey extravaganza culminates with a post-Thanksgiving game between longtime rivals Boston University and Cornell. Plus, Top Rank Boxing president Todd duBoef discusses the state of professional boxing and the future of the sport's media rights in the streaming era. And Donn Davis, founder,...
Published 11/17/23
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower span the sports and entertainment spectrum. Bloomberg News senior reporter Laura Nahmias details her story on New York Mets owner Steve Cohen partnering with Hard Rock International on an $8 billion bid to build casino and entertainment complex next to Citi Field in Queens. Golf legend Annika Sorenstam and the CEO of Parity, Leela Srinivasan, then discuss the first-ever "Parity Week by Gainbridge," a series of three sporting that involve 180...
Published 11/10/23
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower break down a busy week in sports headlines. Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss the passing of basketball coaching legend Bobby Knight, the Texas Rangers' magical World Series run, the sign-stealing scandal embroiling the University of Michigan's football team and coach Jim Harbaugh, and the NFL's latest foray in Europe. Legendary sports agent, attorney and Steinberg Sports and Entertainment founder...
Published 11/03/23
Bloomberg's Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damien Sassower speak with Harold Reynolds of the MLB network. They discuss the World Series, potential offseason moves and the future of Shohei Ohtani.  They also talk about the value of ESPN with Geetha Ranganathan of Bloomberg Intelligence Plus, Bloomberg's Randall Williams explains why Francis Ngannou chose the boxing ring over the octagon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 10/27/23
Hosts Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and special guest host Vanessa Perdomo of Bloomberg Originals speak with New York Giants standout outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. They discuss the ups and downs of sports stardom in America's biggest media market, plus his many off-the-field business pursuits. Then, all-time soccer great Mia Hamm joins for a wide-ranging conversation on her legendary playing career, whether she might return as a coach or manager, plus her foundation's mission to raise...
Published 10/20/23
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway about how some of baseball's highest spending clubs fell flat this year. They also discuss NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum's recent comments suggesting the league could be open to investments from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. New LA Galaxy President of Business Operations and chief operating officer Tom Braun joins to talk about his club's efforts to build a...
Published 10/13/23
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower welcome San Francisco Giants president and CEO Larry Baer. They discuss what's next for the franchise  after a disappointing season where it missed the playoffs and let go of manager Gabe Kapler. Baer also details his role as chair of Advance SF, an organization dedicated to revitalizing San Francisco.  They also speak with Boston Celtics majority owner and Governor Wyc Grousbeck from the Greenwich Economic Forum to discuss the team's...
Published 10/06/23
A special bonus episode of the podcast. Producers Justin Milliner, Ariel Agami, and Bloomberg Media and Sports reporter Kamaron Leach speak with boxing champion Canelo Alvarez on his fight Saturday night and a peek into his business ventures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/29/23
Hosts Michael Barr and Damian Sassower speak with Bloomberg's Randall Williams on the Golden State Warriors Sale and T-Swift's Boom to the NFL. Bloomberg's Isis Almeida on how Messi mania is influencing the MLS's Chicago Fire. Plus, former NFL Executive Michael Lombardi on what it takes to coach a team for success.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/29/23
It's Prime Time for the University of Colorado! Host Scarlet Fu, and special guest host Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly, welcome Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams to talk about the instant success NFL legend Deion Sanders is having as head football coach at the University of Colorado. They discuss Randall's recent story on Sanders, also known as Coach Prime, and how he's ushering in a new era for college football. Read Randall's story in the new...
Published 09/22/23
Sebastián Escobar de Bloomberg Radio habla con el asesor deportivo del Venezia FC y exfutbolista profesional Iván Ramiro Córdoba sobre lo que el equipo está haciendo para fortalecer a sus jugadoras juveniles, el crecimiento del fútbol femenino en Italia y lo que la Serie A, una liga del fútbol europea que alguna vez fue prominente, puede hacer para competir financieramente con ligas como la Premier League británica, La Liga española y ahora Arabia Saudita en la generación de más patrocinios...
Published 09/20/23
This week, hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Bloomberg U.S Sports Business Reporter Randall Williams on Aaron Rodgers's season-ending injury and what is next for the Jets this season. Plus Bloomberg's Kamaron Leach on the NWSL's Angel City seeking to raise more capital funding. And Arccos Golf CEO Sal Syed talks about his company is helping all golfers on their golf mechanics with the use data analytics and AI. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 09/15/23
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Published 09/11/23
This week, hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles on the growth of IndyCar Racing in North America (and beyond) Plus former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask joins the show to give her outlook on the NFL season, NIL for "student athletes", and sports gambling.We wrap up the show with former NFL offensive lineman and current director at Verdence Capital Advisors Noel LaMontagne on money management tips for athletes  See...
Published 09/08/23
As the US Open heats up, host Damian Sassower welcomes Bloomberg Economics editor Molly Smith, as well as special guest hosts Jason Kelly and Vanessa Perdomo of Bloomberg Originals. The team digs into Molly's story on the the next generation of female players that are helping the sport grow following the retirement of Serena Williams. They also discuss the unrest surrounding Spanish soccer in the wake of Royal Spanish Football Federation president Luis Rubiales forcibly kissing player Jenni...
Published 09/01/23
With the college football season just getting underway, hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Amy Privette Perko. She's CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, an independent group that advocates for college athletes. Perko reacts to the recent conference realignment upheaval and how it impacts the Knight Commission's proposal for a better structure for college sports. She also provides a state of play on NIL rights. ONE Championship founder,...
Published 08/25/23
The creator of HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ Max Borenstein explains to Jason Kelly how the show has evolved from season 1 and the attention the show brings to the relationship between Magic Johnson and Jerry Buss which inevitably spurred Magic’s savvy business techniques.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/19/23
Hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu talk with MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark. A former league All-Star and the first ex-player in his role, he discusses how players are responding to the league's new rules, some of the recent off-the-field player controversies, and sports media entering the streaming era. Then, Lisa Brummel and Ginny Gilder, two of the three co-owners of the WNBA's Seattle Storm, join the show to talk about how they've help build the most valuable franchise in the WNBA,...
Published 08/18/23
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower welcome Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, the first Latin woman to lead a D-1 college league. She joins the shows to discuss the latest upheaval across the NCAA landscape as more teams depart the Pac-12, and what it could mean for her own conference.  Also on the agenda is Disney-owned ESPN's sports betting deal with Penn National with analysis from Bloomberg media reporter Gerry Smith and the US women's national soccer...
Published 08/11/23
This week, hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Damian Sassower speak with NFL Hall of Famer and one of the all time GOATs, Jerry Rice and his daughter/CEO Jacqui Rice Gold on their energy drink Goat Fuel Sports Energy.  Plus Italian soccer powerhouse AC Milan's Chief Revenue Officer Casper Stylsvig talks about how the team is generating revenue via marketing campaigns, new players, and an updated stadium.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 08/04/23
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Atlanta Braves CEO Derek Schiller and Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei from the Nasdaq floor about the Braves' spin-off from Liberty Media into a separate public company. The move makes the 2021 World Series champions the only MLB team that is publicly traded team. Plus, Bloomberg News sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to detail the rise in foreign investment interest in UK Premier League clubs, and recent insider...
Published 07/28/23
On the latest edition of Next in Sports on Bloomberg Television, hosts Jason Kelly and Vanessa Perdomo explore the world of women's pro soccer. The US National Women’s Soccer League is expanding faster than any other major sports league in North America. It's added four new franchises in just two years, with the latest selling for $53 million—10 times the amount of the last sale. Now, the NWSL is trying to capitalize on the hype of the women's World Cup, leveraging the US women’s national...
Published 07/26/23
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower talk soccer this weekend. They speak with  Miami Bureau Chief Felipe Marquez on the arrival of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami and how his presence will affect the growth of MLS globally. Plus Venezia FC President Duncan Niederhauer joins the program to discuss more on Messi, and about turning the club around after their Serie A relegation, their new venue, and the FIFA Women's World Cup.  And lastly 1Huddle founder and CEO Sam Caucci closes...
Published 07/21/23