Bloomberg Business of Sports

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the status of the Ball family's Big Baller Brand. In the wake of allegations that a BBB part owner and friend of the family stole money from the company, Lakers guard Lonzo Ball covered up his Big Baller Brand tattoo. ESPN reported that Lonzo Ball severed ties with one the brand's founders, Alan Foster, over concerns that he had misappropriated $1.5 million of the player's money. Also talked about is Mets owner Fred Wilpon's decision to increase his stake in the baseball team by buying a limited stake that had been offered. The New York Post said Wilpon agreed to pay about $180 million for 12 percent of the club that had been held by Comcast and Charter Communications. That figure values the team at about $1.5 billion. Also discussed is lawyer Michael Avenatti's claim that Nike broke the law by paying high-school basketball players. 

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams

Producer: Madena Parwana

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Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including top-seeded Duke's one-point victory over the University of Central Florida in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. UCF had two chances to win the game in the final seconds but couldn't convert a shot or rebound put-back. The ending was welcomed by Duke's sizable following on Wall Street, where a number of alums -- including private equity mogul David Rubenstein -- are already planning their trips to the Final Four. Also discussed is Roger Goodell saying the NFL's Sunday Ticket package of out-of-town games may have finally outgrown its quarter-century exclusive with AT&T's DirecTV. And also touched on is a court ruling that says retired NBA player David West won't receive $1.4 million from BP for damages resulting from the company's Deepwater Horizon disaster. 

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-WilliamsProducer: Colin Tipton

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Oracle Corp. Chief Executive Officer Mark Hurd joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his company's new naming-rights deal with the San Francisco Giants. Hurd discusses the myriad ways in which the company utilizes its affiliation with the Major League Baseball club, including the possibility of taking clients on the team plane. Hurd also talks about how the mostly business-to-business company approaches its sports sponsorship, which includes tennis and sailing, which produced one of the greatest comebacks in sports history at the perfect time and in the perfect place for Oracle to take advantage. A former tennis player at Baylor University, Hurd also talks about how technology is affecting the fan experience, and what impact sports betting might have on the sports world. 

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-WilliamsProducer: Madena Parwana

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 Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including Mike Trout's new 12-year, $430 million contract with the Los Angeles Angels. I will be the most expensive single-athlete deal in sports history, topping a $365 million contract boxer Canelo Alvarez signed last year. In Trout's eight-year career, spent entirely with the Angels, Los Angeles has made the playoffs just once. Also touched on is the American Athletic Conference's new 12-year, $1 billion broadcast deal with ESPN. The largest conference not in the so-called "Power Five," the ACC will see its annual payout to each school more than quadruple under the new deal. The trio also discuss the upcoming NCAA basketball tournament. 

Host: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-WilliamsProducer: Madena Parwana

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Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers, discusses the team’s interest in Odell Beckham Jr.DeMaurice Smith, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, explains why there is a need for equal power between athletes and teams.Joe Asher U.S. CEO at William Hill, talks about the evolution of legalized gambling in U.S. states.Laura Froelich, Senior Director and Head of U.S. Partnerships Content for Twitter, discusses new ways fans can interact with NBA players.Oliver Luck, Commissioner and CEO of the XFL, talks about challenges in the return of the professional football league. Don Cornwell Partner at PJT Partners, explains how you can see a variety of sports through various media platforms.Randy Levine, President of the New York Yankees, shares his thoughts on attempts to shorten MLB games.Neil Glat, President of the New York Jets, talks about the team acquiring running back Le’Veon Bell in free agency.Paul Rabil, Founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, discusses launching the new league this summer.

Hosts: Carol Massar, Michael Barr and Jason KellyProducer: Paul Brennan

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Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the betting patterns around the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. At 2-1 Duke is the shortest favorite to win it all since Kentucky in 2015. More money has been bet on Duke than any other team. Also discussed is how NCAA tournament apparel partners made out. Nike represents 40 teams in this year’s tourney, down from 47 a year ago. Under Armour is second with 17 teams wearing its logo, up from 10 last year. Also touched on is Esports being featured on The Simpsons. In Sunday’s episode, Bart became an Esports athlete, traveling to Seoul to compete in a world championship. Co-executive producer Rob LaZebnik said the episode was meant to embody a culture tipping point. 

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams

Producer: Colin Tipton

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Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including how his National Hockey League team got labeled a ``Bunch of Jerks,'' and how the club has turned that criticism into a marketing opportunity. Also discussed is how the NHL can capitalize on the changing media landscape, and how important it is for a club like the Hurricanes to make the playoffs in order to win fans and generate revenue. Dundon also discusses his investment in the Alliance of American Football, the upstart league that's trying to become somewhat of a development league for the NFL. 

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-WilliamsProducer: Bob Bragg

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Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the massive college admissions-bribery case detailed by government investigators on Tuesday in Boston. In hundreds of pages, investigators lay out an allegedly brazen scheme for the wealthy and powerful to bribe and cheat their way into the nation's top universities. Many of the scams involved applicants posing at athletic recruits, who often don't face the same stringent admissions standards as others. Also talked about is James Dolan, who in an interview with ESPN radio talked about his banning a fan who told the Knicks' owner to sell the team. Also discussed is player movement in the NFL, where the Giants traded receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to the Cleveland Browns and the Jets signed running back Le'Veon Bell, who sat out last season and forfeited his $15 million salary. 

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams

Producer: Colin Tipton

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Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including New York Knicks owner James Dolan removing a fan from Madison Square Garden for shouting at him to sell the basketball team. The fan asked why he would be removed for making the comment, prompting Dolan to say that it was rude. MSG in a statement said its policy states that anyone being disrespectful will be asked not to return. Also talked about is the U.S. women's soccer team's equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation, and the landmark antitrust college sports case in which a judge opened the door for universities to offer student-athletes more in terms of education-related compensation. Also touched on is the money side of the trade of wide receiver Antonio Brown to the Raiders from Pittsburgh Steelers. 

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams

Producer: Colin Tipton

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 Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including how he’s already planning for retirement. Suh discusses his admiration for successful retired athletes like Derek Jeter, Magic Johnson and former NBA player Junior Bridgeman, who owns a number of fast-food franchises. Suh, who played college football at the University of Nebraska, also talks about his friendship with Warren Buffett, who has served as a mentor to the NFL star. Suh also talks about discusses his portfolio, which includes investments in real estate, restaurants and technology.

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams

Producer: Madena Parwana

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