On a special bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, producers Ariel Agami and Justin Milliner speak with former NBA pro Metta Sandiford-Artest about the state of the league, and some of his business ventures. 

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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.

Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss the fallout of a slew of NFL coaching changes, led by New England deciding to part ways with long-time head coach Bill Belichick. Then, Bloomberg News editor Tom Maloney breaks down his recent story on David Tepper's struggles as owner of the Carolina Panthers.

Plus, former Turner Sports president and now founder and co-CEO of Horizon Sports & Experiences David Levy joins to share his thoughts on the changing sports media landscape. He also previews his company's second annual pickleball event in February, featuring several tennis legends.

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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.

Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins Scarlet and Damian for a conversation on San Antonio Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama and his journey to a $1 billion salary. 

Michael, Scarlet and Damian also speak with Robert Edward Auctions president Brian Dwyer on sports collectibles as an alternative asset class and how the market has grown rapidly since 2019  

Plus former head football coach for Coastal Carolina, Joe Moglia talks about his recent op-ed piece on NIL and NCAA and player unions. 

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This week we take a look at some of our favorite conversations from 2023. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Damian Sassower thank you for your support and listenership in 2023 and wish you Happy New Year 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.

Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins Scarlet and Damian for a conversation with Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman - a former NBA pro who built a $600 million dollar fortune after his playing days and serves as an early example of an athlete becoming an entrepreneur. He discusses his business journey, which includes being a successful franchise owner of Wendy's and Chili's restaurants, and now becoming a leading bottler for Coca-Cola.

Michael, Scarlet and Damian also speak with Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins about his up and coming team, and the new naming rights deal for its stadium with Kia.

Plus, Bloomberg News US deals reporter Crystal Tse joins to discusses former MLB slugger Alex Rodriguez's new big money deal with Lynk Global, a satellite communications provider. 

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

KLUTCH Sports Group founder and CEO Rich Paul joins to talk about his new memoir, "Lucky Me", his special relationship with Lebron James and the biggest issues facing today's athletes. Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams also joins the conversation.

Vince Gennaro, associate dean and clinical associate professor at the NYU Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport breaks down the impact of two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani's record deal. 

Plus, Bloomberg News senior reporter Gillian Tan reports on a Fenway Sports Group-led consortium entering final talks to be a US co-investors in the entity being formed by the PGA Tour, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour.

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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.

David Abrams, founding partner at Velocity Capital Management, joins to talk about his firm's latest investments in sports, media and entertainment. He also discusses the new general partner joining his team. 

Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams also joins to discuss the implications of a new proposal from NCAA President Charlie Baker that would allow Division I schools to pay their student-athletes directly for the first time.

Plus, Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway breaks down his recent Bloomberg Businessweek story on the NBA's Utah Jazz entering an experimental "post-cable" phase after its regional sports network shuttered.

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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.

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 Brandon Copeland discusses his role as co-founder of Athletes.org, which helps colleges athletes better understand their finances in the NIL era.  

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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.

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 joins to discuss MLB owners unanimous approval of the Oakland A's move to Las Vegas.

Plus, Michael Barr, along with Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams have a special conversation with legendary running back and NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders about the state of the NFL, the market for running backs today and his new documentary on Prime Video, "Bye Bye Barry". 

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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, chairman and co-owner of the Professional Fighter's League discusses the PFL's recent deals with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and YouTube star-turned-pro fighter Jake Paul. He also addresses a recent investment from Saudi Arabia in his company and the long-running rumors that PFL will be purchasing competing mixed martial arts promotion Bellator from Viacom.

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