Bloomberg Business of Sports

Scott Goldman, co-founder of Athletic Intelligence Measures, discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his company's attempt to evaluate an athlete's intelligence as it pertains to predicting his or her performance on the field. Goldman also talks about what pro and college teams are looking for when it comes to evaluating potential players, and how intelligence evalu...

On this edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discusses a host of issues, including the possibility that the New York Yankees will buy back the YES Network if Fox sells a slew of assets that include regional sports networks. Also discussed is Boris Becker's diplomatic status, Phil Mickelson's U.S. Open gaffe and the attendance dip...

Telemundo Deportes President Ray Warren discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his network's plan to monetize the Spanish language broadcast rights to soccer's World Cup. Warren also discusses why, in his opinion, watching the event is better in Spanish. Warren also talks about companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook and Twitter bidding for live sports rights, and...

On this edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues, including what might be a season-ending injury for the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani and why Uniqlo are preparing a big-money offer to entice Roger Federer from Nike. Also discussed are whether Justify got a little extra help in the Belmont Stakes and whether in a world of legalized...

Mandalay Entertainment Chairman Peter Guber, who is part owner of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Football Club, discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including what it takes -- and what it means -- to forge an emotional connection with the fans. He also discusses where the growth opportunities are in sports (hint: think population centers and...

On this edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discusses a host of issues, including Discovery's Inc.'s $2 billion contract to show the PGA Tour internationally. The 12-year deal begins next year and includes TV and online rights to the U.S.-based circuit and the development of a Netflix-like video service. The trio also discuss a b...

Vegas Golden Knights part owner Joe Maloof discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his National Hockey League expansion team’s unlikely run to the NHL Finals against the Washington Capitals. He also talks about what’s driving franchise valuations in professional sports, and he touches on his team’s approach to in-arena entertainment. Maloof also discusses what effec...

On this Memorial Day special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr are joined by guest co-host Chris Russo, a managing director at investment bank Houlihan Lokey who previously served as senior vice president, new media and publishing, at the National Football League. The group discusses some of the biggest trends in sports busines...

Professional lacrosse player and entrepreneur Paul Rabil discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his approach to creating, distributing and, ultimately, capitalizing on content creation and social media. Rabil, the first lacrosse player to amass a million-dollar sponsorship portfolio, also talks about how technical innovation has given niche sports like lacrosse the...

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss Stephen Curry's attempt to land a PGA Tour event sponsorship, deepening his relationship with the sport of golf. The trio also discuss Justify's  attempt at a Triple Crown, including whether the Belmont Stakes will include the horse's toughest competitor (Hint: Both have the same owners). Also...

Joe Asher, chief executive officer of William Hill U.S., discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the Supreme Court’s ruling that makes betting on sports legal. The ruling is likely to enrich every part of the sports economy, including team valuations, media rights fees, ticket sales and advertising revenue. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says it’ll result in fran...

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to free states to legalize gambling on individual sporting events. The move will unleash what will be a race to attract billions of dollars in wagers and heralds a new era for the major sports leagues. Sports gambling could begin in a matter of weeks in casino...

Ultimate Fighting Championship Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Epstein discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the organization’s recent agreement with the Walt Disney Co. that’ll put 15 events exclusively on ESPN’s new over-the-top platform, ESPN+. ESPN paid about $150 million a year for about one-third of UFC’s total content, meaning the organization can still se...

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss the National Football League’s growing cheerleader problem. For years the NFL has let individual franchises dictate their own policy towards cheer squads. Now, in the wake of a New York Times report that said Washington Redskins cheerleaders were made to pose topless for season ticket holders back in 2013, th...

RedBird Capital Partners Managing Partner Gerry Cardinale discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his moderating a panel at the Milken Institute Global Conference earlier this week in Beverly Hills, California. He also discusses his role in the creation of both the YES Network and Legends Hospitality, which is controlled by the New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys. C...

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss the possible sale of New York Mets' limited partnerships. In 2012 the Mets sold 12, $20 million stakes in the team. The investors were guaranteed a 3 percent return compounded annually over a six-year term with an option to sell at the end of the deal. Several of the investors have told the te...

New York City Football Club President Jon Patricof discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his team's new Etihad training center in suburban New York. The facility, the cost of which wasn't disclosed, is the third academy built by the club's majority owners, City Football Group. Patricof also discusses his team's search for a new stadium, his experience in various s...

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss the NFL making a special exemption to its debt limit, lending $2.25 billion to the Los Angeles Rams for their new stadium in Inglewood. The stadium will also be the home of the Los Angeles Chargers. The trio also discusses the NBA's continued push into China, including the hiring of a media ex...

Vegas Golden Knights President Kerry Bubolz discusses a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his expansion team's run into the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs. Bubolz also talks about the often overlooked expenses that go into starting a professional sports team -- such as pens and paper in the office. He also discusses the team's fan outreach, and how ow...

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss the sale of the NFL's Carolina Panthers. The bidding has reached $2.5 billion, prompting Fanatics Executive Chairman Michael Rubin to drop out of the process. Alan Kestenbaum, Ben Navarro and David Tepper are also interested in buying the club. The trio also discusses Major League Baseball's e...

Think450 President Jordan Schlachter discusses a host of topics related to the business of  National Basketball Association players, including the union’s decision to take back what’s called the group license from the league. Among other things, it enables the union to directly commercialize the players’ likenesses. Previously, the union sold those rights to the league, which then negotiated deals...

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss the fallout from Conor McGregor's arrest that followed an incident leading up to a UFC event in New York. They also discuss the marketing opportunities available to the Los Angeles Angels in the wake of a fantastic start for their Japanese pitching and hitting star Shohei Ohtani. And they disc...

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman discusses a host of topics related to the business of sports, including what Villanova’s NCAA men’s basketball championship -- its second in three years -- means for not only the Wildcats but the other universities in the conference. She also talks about the conference’s national TV deal with Fox Sports and what kinds of digital and social opportunities are avail...

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss the NCAA men's basketball tournament championship game between Michigan and Villanova, as well as the financial implications of Loyola-Chicago's Final Four run. They also talk about swimmer Katie Ledecky's decision to turn pro, allowing the Stanford and Olympic star to sign endorsement contrac...

New York Yankees President Randy Levine discusses a host of topics related to the business of baseball, including the financial ramifications of a lineup that added home run king Giancarlo Stanton during the off-season. Levine also talks about the business of baseball overall, including the league’s new deal to exclusively stream 25 afternoon games on Facebook. Levine also discusses the Yankees pr...