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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Scarlet Fu and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. First, Bloomberg News national reporter Michael Smith examines the fallout from last Sunday's Copa America final in Miami, where gate crashers stormed Hard Rock Stadium in waves at multiple points during the night in an attempt to enter without...

Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Scarlet Fu and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. We begin talking about the NBA's new media rights deal with Bloomberg Originals correspondent, Jason Kelly. Next, Peter Sibner, President, ESMG North America of Elite Prospects explains the technological advances happening in the NHL draft.  Fin...

Join hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Fresh off of winning the NBA championship, the Boston Celtics are going up for sale. Bloomberg News global business and sports editor Matthew Townsend discusses the potential sale, plus the NFL getting hit with nearly $5 billion in damages after losing a jury trial over anticomp...

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. We break down the hockey finals with Keith Wachtel, the Chief Business/Revenue Officer of the NHL Plus, we hear from Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson about the rise of LIV Golf. It's from the latest edition of Bloomberg's Latitudes with Haslinda Amin. And we take...

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. We remember baseball legend Willie Mays.  Talk luxury wine with former NBA All-Star and Knicks great Carmelo Anthony. Chat with MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz on the state of pitching in the modern era. And wrap up with some golf talk with 2x LPGA Champion Stacy...

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 Los Angeles Bureau Chief John Gittelsohn reflects on the legendary playing career and front-office legacy of basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West, who died this past week at 86. Milwaukee Brewers Chairman and Principal Owner Mark Attanasio, who is...

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. The NBA is nearing a new media deal with NBC, ESPN and Amazon. Bloomberg News global business of sports reporter Ira Boudway joins to discuss the massive potential deal, plus discuss San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano getting banned from the MLB for lif...

Join hosts Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. With the NCAA and the five major conferences agreeing on a new revenue sharing model that would allow for schools to pay athletes, Bloomberg US Sports Reporter Randall Williams and Martin Edel, co-chair of Goulston and Storrs Sports Law Practice and Adjunct Professor at Col...

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 NFL inching closer to allowing private equity stakes in teams, Bloomberg News Florida correspondent Anna Kaiser joins to discuss her story about how New York Giants legend Eli Manning is looking to dive into team ownership with his Brand Velocity Group....

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 Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw on Netflix's announcement they'll be streaming NFL games on Christmas Day this year Bloomberg Business of Sports reporter Ira Boudway on the Caitlyn Clark effect and what this means for the WNBA   Then Jess Smith, Pres...

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 US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to talk about his scoop that the NFL could soon allow private equity investors to buy into teams.  Bloomberg Pursuits auto columnist Hannah Elliott talks about her experience covering the sold-out...

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. Michael and Damian break down the NFL draft and some of latest headlines in football with former NFL head coach, Super Bowl winner and NFL Network analyst Brian Billick. They talk about where teams stand post-draft, how to develop players, get his thoughts on th...

Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and special guest host Bloomberg Originals correspondent Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. First, Bluestone Equity Partners founder and managing partner Bobby Sharma joins to discuss some of his firm's sports interests and why sports remain a strong area to invest in. They welcome Keith Wachtel...

Join hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. With the NFL Draft coming up, former pro linebacker and Athletes.org co-founder Brandon Copeland joins to talk about how his firm helps college athletes better understand their finances, plus shares his predictions for the draft. Real Salt Lake President John Kimball discusse...

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 municipal finance reporter Amanda Albright discusses her story on how former MLB All-Star Frank White helped to upend a $2 billion ballpark and entertainment district project in Kansas City. Then, Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kell...

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 Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly joins to discuss his conversation with RedBird Capital founder and managing partner Gerry Cardinale, from the latest episode of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly." Plus, they update the standings fr...

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 talk through the big money in this year's NCAA Tournament from a few angles: first with Bloomberg Intelligence senior media analyst Geetha Ranganathan, who says March Madness could create an advertising windfall for big media companies carrying the games -...

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 Entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw on the star power and gambling drama surrounding Shohei Ohtani. Then, Bloomberg Originals Chief Correspondent Jason Kelly stops by to talk about the latest episode of The Deal where he and A-Rod sit down with Yankees l...

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. Noel LaMontagne, former NFL player and now Director at Verdence Capital Advisors focusing on high-net-worth clients in sports and entertainment joins to break down the early big signings and moves in NFL free agency. Then, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adam Minter...

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. First, Bloomberg News US Sports Reporter Randall Williams on Lebron James's latest business ventures and the renovation plans for Arrowhead stadium.  Then, Marty Edel, co-chair at Goulston and Storrs Sports Law Practice and adjunct professor at Columbia Universi...

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. First, Bloomberg News reporter Kim Bhasin on how it's become easier than ever for athletes to becoming billionaires plus Steph Curry's quest for sneaker stardom.  Then, Bloomberg Originals Chief Correspondent Jason Kelly talks about his newest show that he co-ho...

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Join hosts Michael Barr and guests hosts Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. First, Marquell Martin, Founder and CEO of 3point0 Labs on the future of combat sports and what's in stored for his client Francis Ngannou Then, Richard Browning, founder of chief test pilot for Gravity Industries discusses what it takes to...

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. First, a recap of the Super Bowl, which was the most watched program in US television history. They break down one of the biggest nights for sports betting with Anna Sainsbury, CEO and co-founder of GeoComply, a cybersecurity and data collection firm. They also...