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  • Planning for 2028 Olympics, Kickoff for San Diego FC
    Feb 21 2025

    Join hosts this week, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo, for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

    Sebastian Coe, President of World Athletics; also a former Olympic gold medalist, and former head of the London Olympic Games committee on his hopes of becoming the next president of the International Olympic Committee and the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games.

    San Diego FC CEO Tom Penn on becoming the MLS’s latest expansion team as well as the process of putting together a major sports franchise, the record valuations being seen across the league and the growth of soccer in North America.

    Plus, tennis icon Billie Jean King on empowering girls worldwide to join sports and New Orleans Saints legendary quarterback Drew Brees on investing in pickleball.

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    49 min
  • NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off; Super Bowl "Trades" Rocks Sports Betting Industry
    Feb 14 2025

    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.

    With the Super Bowl behind us, Bloomberg global business of sports reporter Ira Boudway joins to break down the game's record viewership, and how Crypto.com, Kalshi and other non-sports betting companies created loopholes to get in on gaming action for the Big Game.

    Then, NASCAR President Steve Phelps previews this Sunday's Daytona 500 and examines the auto racing industry.

    Plus, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly discusses the state of the league and how it's making a big international push with its "4 Nations Face-Off".

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    39 min
  • Bloomberg Special: The Business of the Super Bowl
    Feb 9 2025

    Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Jason Kelly break down the Business of the Super Bowl.

    They speak with:

    • Mark Donovan, Kansas City Chiefs President
    • Lloyd Howell Jr, Executive Director of the NFL Players Association
    • Patriots Chairman and CEO Bob Kraft
    • Anjali Sud, Tubi TV CEO
    • Amy Howe, FanDuel President and CEO

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    44 min
  • Bloomberg Business of Sports: Super Bowl Special
    Feb 8 2025

    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.

    Former NFL executive Amy Trask sets the scene ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, sharing her thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs/Philadelphia Eagles rematch, the NFL's prospects for international growth and the latest head coaching hires.

    Then, Theresia Gouw, co-founder and managing partner of venture capital firm Acrew Capital and Tom Conaghan, head of the Sports Law Group at McDermott, Will & Emery join to discuss Gouw's recent investment in the Buffalo Bills and what's next for private equity in the NFL.

    Plus, we head to Radio Row to hear special conversations from our colleagues, Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo and Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams. They speak with: NFL All-Pro edge rusher Myles Garrett, former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant and NFL legend Joe Montana.

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    39 min
  • AI in Sports, Dallas Open 2025
    Jan 31 2025

    Join hosts Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Bloomberg Business of Sports reporter Randall Williams on expected viewership for Super Bowl LIX plus halftime performer Kendrick Lamar’s beef with Drake.

    Louise Johnson, CEO of sports and entertainment marketing agency Fuse discusses her recent panel at CES 2025 that focused on the growth of AI technology in sports and entertainment, and how her firm caters to increasing demand for "personalization" among sports content consumers.

    Plus, Dallas Cowboys' executive vice president Charlotte Jones and former pro-tennis star John Isner chat about getting into the tennis business with the Ford Center hosting the Dallas Open.

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    39 min
  • Tiger Woods' TGL Golf Experiment; Jimmer Fredette On NIL
    Jan 24 2025

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

    Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway joins to talk about TGL, the new, made-for-TV indoor golf competition created by Tiger Woods and how it’s aiming to reach a younger audience. They also discuss a conversation NFL commissioner Roger Goodell had on “The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations,” where he mentioned being open to expanding the regular season to 18 games.

    Former college basketball star Jimmer Fredette joins along with Michael Haddix Jr., to discuss Scout, a financial solutions platform for college athletes. Haddix is founder and CEO of the firm and Fredette is an investor. They discuss the impact the firm can have as NIL changes how student athletes make decisions.

    Plus, Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo has a conversation with former USA soccer striker Jozy Altidore about soccer’s growth in the US, and how he became a limited partner in the Buffalo Bills as they chase a title.

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    39 min
  • Atlanta Preps For CFP Championship Game
    Jan 17 2025

    Join special guest hosts Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

    It’s one the biggest weekends for football fans. The NFL Divisional round features marquee matchups, highlighted by the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson and the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen facing off. Then, college football will crown a new champion on Monday night in Atlanta when the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Dan Corso, president of the Atlanta Sports Council joins to talk about how Atlanta made preparations to host the game, and the future of sports in the city.

    For a look at the broader football landscape, Jason and Vanessa speak to Chafie Fields. He’s executive vice president for team sports at Wasserman and represents several pro and college players including Ohio State’s star freshman wideout Jeremiah Smith. They discuss how NIL is impacting the college experience for players and how it could impact their thinking on heading to the NFL.

    Plus, we hear from Kavitha Davidson. She’s a longtime sports journalist and host of Sportly, a dynamic podcast covering the narratives that underpin the games we adore.

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    39 min
  • Altice Drops MSG Networks; Trump Course To Host LIV Golf
    Jan 10 2025

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

    Altice dropped MSG Networks from its Optimum cable service, leaving Knicks and Rangers fans in the lurch. Bloomberg News telecom and entertainment reporter Kelcee Griffis details the dispute and how it's the latest example of a content provider and content distributor playing hardball with each other.

    Bloomberg News wealth reporter Annie Massa joins on her reporting that the Saudi-backed LIV Golf will host a tournament at President-elect Donald Trump's National Doral golf club near Miami and how it continues a trend for Trump cozying up with LIV Golf.

    And we hear from Michael Lombardi, general manager of the University of North Carolina's football program about what's next now that NFL legend Bill Belichick is head coach.

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    39 min