Bloomberg Business of Sports

NBC Sports horse racing analyst Randy Moss joins Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of thoroughbred racing, including the 29 horses that have died at Santa Anita Racetrack since December. The deaths have drawn national attention, including condemnation from California Governor Gavin Newsom. Moss also talks about declining interest in what was...

Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the fallout from Kevin Durant's injury sustained during Game 5 of the National Basketball Association Finals. Durant, a former league MVP who had missed time with a calf problem, sustained an Achilles injury during the game. It has prompted billionaire Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban to ca...

Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the prospect of banned Golden State Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens selling his stake in the National Basketball Association franchise. Stevens, a billionaire, was barred by the NBA for a year and fined $500,000 for pushing Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors. Seventy-five percent of NBA...

National Basketball Association Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum joins Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the championship series between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. Also discussed is the league’s global ambition, and how the NBA can drive revenue outside of the U.S. Tatum also talks about the league’s app...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the 39th meeting between Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal. The tennis icons face each other in the semifinal at the French Open as both look to add to their career grand slam totals. Nadal is 23-15 all-time versus Federer, who hasn't beaten his rival in five chances at Roland Garro...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the trademark application for ``Tom Terrific'' made by New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. The application was made by Brady's TEB Capital. Former New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver was known as ``Tom Terrific,'' but never moved to trademark the phrase. Also discussed is...

Facebook Vice President of Global Sports and Media Partnerships Dan Reed joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the company's Facebook Watch strategy for both live sports and video on demand. Reed also discusses the role the social media platform plays in helping leagues, teams, athletes and media drive the...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including two recent stories about young athletes blazing new trails in their question to reach the pros. In the first, high school basketball star R.J. Hampton announced this week that he will play basketball professionally in Australia instead of playing in college as he awaits the 202...

On this special Memorial Day edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discusses some of the biggest trends in sports business and look ahead towards the rest of 2019. The trio discuss the rapid expansion of legal sports betting, and the ramifications for operators, media companies and the leagues themselves. They also break down the N...

Brazilian auto racing driver Helio Castroneves joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his participation in the Indianapolis 500, a race he's won three times. Castroneves talks about his team owner, Roger Penske, and the importance of communication and teamwork during a race. He also talks about what sponsor...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the NFL and its players association announcing joint agreements that will address pain management and behavioral health. As part of the agreements, the league and union will work together to address pain management and potential treatments, including the use of marijuana. Also...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the marketability of PGA Championship winner Brooks Koepka, who has taken four of the past nine major tournaments.  Koepka has an apparel deal with Nike, but no equipment endorsement. He also has a deal with Michelob Ultra. Also discussed is NBC taking over the broadcast of the...

TD Garden President Amy Latimer joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the dollars associated with the buildings that house games. Latimer, who was part of the arena's inaugural executive team in 1995, discusses a litany of topics related to how a sports arena operates, including how technology has helped f...

Murdoch vs. The Mouse: Sports TV Giants Lay Out Gambling Plans Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including ESPN's new partnership with casino giant Caesars Entertainment. The Walt Disney Co. unit will build a studio at a Caesars location in Las Vegas and beef up it's gambling related content. ESPN's plans differ from tha...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including Kawhi Leonard's dramatic buzzer-beater to put the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference finals. There they'll meet the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, led by potential MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek Freak. The winner of that series will meet the winner of th...

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. Chief Executive Officer Christopher Ripley 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 $10.6 billion purchase of 21 regional sports networks from Disney. The price for the RSNs, as they're called, was well below what analysts initially expected them to fetch. Disney ha...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including Liverpool Football Club's stunning victory to oust Barcelona from the Champions League. Liverpool's 4-0 victory (4-3 on aggregate) pushes the Reds to the final, where they'll meet either fellow Premier League club Tottenham or Dutch team Ajax. Liverpool is controlled by Boston...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the media possibilities being pondered by the Golden State Warriors. The team's president, Rick Welts, said the franchise that's opening a new arena in San Francisco is turning its attention toward content. Welts wonders what the team can create and distribute, and on what medi...

San Francisco 49ers President and Elevate Sports Ventures Chief Executive Officer Al Guido joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including Elevate's two-year deal to sell tickets and advise on business operations for Vince McMahon's XFL, a spring football league scheduled to begin play next season. Guido discusses w...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the Big3 basketball league’s jersey sponsorship with cannabidiol (CBD) oil brand cbdMD. The company will serve as the exclusive jersey patch sponsor on the front of all 12 Big3 teams' uniforms. Also discussed is Fanduel becoming the first U.S. sports betting operator to offer l...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the 10-year, $93 million contract Clemson awarded its football coach, Dabo Swinney. The coach had previously said college football players shouldn't be paid, as it would, in his mind, go too far in destroying the sport's amateur model. Also talked about is the NFL Draft, which...

Milwaukee Bucks part owner Wes Edens joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including his National Basketball Association team’s improved performance on the court and how it affects the club’s ability to generate revenue. Edens, co-CEO of Fortress Investment Group, also talks about what having a star like Giannis Ant...

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including moments from last night's National Basketball Association and National Hockey League playoffs that serve as reminders as to why folks watch the games in the first place. In Portland, the Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard hit a 37-foot shot at the buzzer to eliminate Oklahoma City....

Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including whether New York Knicks owner Jim Dolan will be a deterrent to marquee free agents signing with New York. Among the players being targeted by the Knicks are Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis. Dolan’s team won a franchise-low 17 games this past regular season. Also di...

Gen. G Chief Executive Officer Chris Park, a former Major League Baseball executive, 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 taking a background in traditional sports and applying it to the burgeoning world of esports. Park talks about the community aspect of Fortnite, and what makes it so attractiv...