Bloomberg Business of Sports

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and special guest host Vanessa Perdomo, sports correspondent for Bloomberg Originals, for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams helps to recap this year’s World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees. He also breaks down how well the matchup did in the ratings, and where now-free agent Juan Soto might end up. Top Rank president Todd duBoef joins to talk about the state of pro boxing and a new partnership with ESPN that yielding a new streaming show. 

Wyc Grousbeck and Emilia Fazzalari, husband and wife combo, discuss their joint venture in the spirits industry with Cincoro Tequila and its roots with several big names in the sports world. Grousbeck, also lead owner of the NBA champion Boston Celtics, discusses the new NBA season and the state of the franchise’s search for a buyer. 

Plus, Dylan Robbins, CEO of Lucra Sports, joins to discuss his unique sports betting platform.

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Join host Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and special guest host Vanessa Perdomo, sports correspondent for Bloomberg Originals, for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

After a season that saw a surge in attendance and ratings, WNBA players decided to opt out of their collective bargaining deal two years early. Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss why and what could happen next.
Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly got a chance to sit down with NBA commissioner Adam Silver at the USC Next Level Sports conference, just as the new NBA season gets underway. He tells us about his conversation, and we hear a portion of it.

Plus, New York Road Runners CEO Rob Simmelkjaer joins to preview this year's TCS New York City Marathon. 

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On this special bonus edition of the show, we hear Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly's conversation with NBA commissioner Adam Silver, from the USC Next Level Sports Conference. They discuss the latest media rights deals, the growth of the WNBA and more.

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Join host Michael Barr and special guest host Vanessa Perdomo, sports correspondent for Bloomberg Originals, for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Boston has a new team to root for: BOS Nation FC. The newly announced team will start play in the National Women's Soccer League in 2026. Jennifer Esptein is controlling owner of the new club. She joins to discuss its establishment and the growth of women's soccer. 

James Vowles, team principal for the Williams Racing Formula 1 team speaks with Michael and Vanessa, along with Bloomberg Pursuits auto columnist Hannah Elliot about the US Grand Prix taking Austin this weekend and F1's rapid growth in the US. 

Plus, Athletes.org founder and chairman Jim Cavale examines the state of college sports in 2024.

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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.

Tom Brady is planning to sell 47 pieces from his personal collection of watches and sports memorabilia at Sotheby's New York this winter. Bloomberg Pursuits reporter and editor James Tarmy joins to discuss.

Former New York Rangers head coach and Stanley Cup winner Mike Keenan joins to share his outlook for the new NHL season and to discuss his new book, "Iron Mike: My Life Behind the Bench".

Then, we listen in on a conversation with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Penske Corporation founder, chairman and CEO Roger Penske. The two billionaires talk about their plans to bring IndyCar racing to the streets outside of AT&T Stadium and more with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly and Bloomberg Dallas bureau chief Julie Fine.

Plus, a preview of the latest episode of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly", featuring David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group and host of Peer-to-Peer Conversations on Bloomberg TV and Radio. 

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Join host Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Baseball Hall of Famer and Fox Sports analyst John Smoltz breaks down the MLB playoffs and shares his thoughts on the recent passing of Pete Rose. Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly also joins to talk about the new season of "The Deal With Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly" and the latest episode featuring tennis legend Billie Jean King.

Plus, Bloomberg News legal reporter Chris Dolmetsch dives into why a former Jacksonville Jaguars executive, who admitted to stealing more than $22 million dollars from the club, is suing FanDuel. 

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Join host Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Bloomberg investigative reporters Peter Robison and Noah Buhayar detail their Bloomberg Businessweek feature story and recent Bloomberg Big Take on how college athletes who aren't in the upper echelon of their respective sports are growing vulnerable to boosters who make promises they can't keep.

Then, Michael, Damian and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo speak with Southern Utah University economics professor David Berri about a book he recently co-authored, "Slaying The Trolls!" - about how women in sports have historically been marginalized, the gender pay gap and some of the common misconceptions about women's sports.

Plus, a conversation with Playfly CEO Michael Schreiber on the impact of private equity in the NFL, and how his firm is navigating the changing sports media landscape.

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Join host Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Nike ousted beleaguered CEO John Donahoe and will replace him with former executive Elliot Hill. Bloomberg's Kim Bhasin and Lily Meier speak with Michael and Damian to break down where things went wrong with Donahoe's tenure after a promising start. Then, we listen in on a conversation with Gensler studio director and designer Elizabeth Pritchett about the firm's work to help close the gender gap in sports by building advanced training centers designed for women athletes. She spoke with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly, Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo and Damian.

Plus, Scarlet and Damian gear up for the next NHL season with Florida Panthers CEO Matt Caldwell. They talk about the appetite for hockey in Florida, and the Panthers first-ever Stanley Cup win.

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On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, host Scarlet Fu presents several conversations from Bloomberg Power Players New York - a live event from Bloomberg World Headquarters that brought together some of the top names at the intersection of sports, business and technology. 

Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo sits down with National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman and star player Midge Purce to talk about how women’s soccer is growing, and about Purce’s new reality TV series. 

We also hear Vanessa’s panel discussion with NBA superstar Steph Curry and Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank about Curry’s experience at the Paris Summer Olympics and his relationship with Under Armour. 

Then, we hear Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly conversation with former NBA star and Team USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill about his investments in basketball. 

Plus, this past week, celebrities, including several big name athletes, commemorated the anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a day of fundraising on the trading floor at Cantor Fitzgerald. We hear from former New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz, former New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher, NHL Hall of Famer Henrik Lundqvist, and multi-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski.

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Join host Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

We celebrate the start of the NFL's regular season with an inside look at arguably the league's top team: the Kansas City Chiefs. We listen to portions of a conversation with Chiefs co-owners Dan and Clark Hunt as they sit down with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly for a look at the brothers' $6.5 billion sports portfolio. 

Then, Damian, along with Jason Kelly and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo chat with Chiefs president Mark Donovan to talk about how his team is looking to engage with fans around the world and grow its footprint - all while the team seeks what would be an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl win.

Plus, Goldman Sachs executive Nicole Pullen Ross provides insight into the NFL's decision to allow private equity stakes in teams and discusses her firm's growing interest in sports-related finance. 

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