Bloomberg Business of Sports

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. In this special Big Game edition of the show, the team speaks with presidents from both teams competing for this year's Lombardi trophy. Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan speaks with Scarlet and Alix Steel about Taylor Swift's impact on the Chiefs' fanba...

Join hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu 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 break down some big money headlines from this last week, including a new $3 billion dollar investment in the PGA Tour, and a group led by Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein reaching a deal to buy the Ba...

Join hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Bloomberg News athletes and celebrities reporter Kim Bhasin joins to break down Netflix’s $5 billion dollar acquisition of the exclusive rights to WWE’s “Raw”, marking the streamer’s first big move into live events. Then, they welcome Alex Beckman, co-founder and CEO of AI chat...

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 Distressed Debt reporter Erin Hudson talks about Diamond Sports Group reaching a restructuring deal with its debt holders and Amazon. Plus, Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway on the NBA's new national TV contract and why everyone...

On a special bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, producers Ariel Agami and Justin Milliner speak with former NBA pro Metta Sandiford-Artest about the state of the league, and some of his business ventures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss the fallout of a slew of NFL coaching changes, led by New England deciding to part ways with long-time head coach Bill Belichick. Then, Bloomberg News editor Tom Maloney breaks down his rece...

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 US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins Scarlet and Damian for a conversation on San Antonio Spurs rookie star Victor Wembanyama and his journey to a $1 billion salary.  Michael, Scarlet and Damian also speak with Robert Edward Auctions pres...

This week we take a look at some of our favorite conversations from 2023. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Damian Sassower thank you for your support and listenership in 2023 and wish you Happy New Year in 2024! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins Scarlet and Damian for a conversation with Ulysses "Junior" Bridgeman - a former NBA pro who built a $600 million dollar fortune after his playing days and serves as an early example of an athlete beco...

Join hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. KLUTCH Sports Group founder and CEO Rich Paul joins to talk about his new memoir, "Lucky Me", his special relationship with Lebron James and the biggest issues facing today's athletes. Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams also joins the conversation. Vince G...

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. David Abrams, founding partner at Velocity Capital Management, joins to talk about his firm's latest investments in sports, media and entertainment. He also discusses the new general partner joining his team.  Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall W...

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 entertainment editor Chris Palmeri details the news of Mark Cuban selling a majority stake of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family. Then, Bloomberg news legal reporter Jef Feeley explains the lawsuits facing the MLB, F1 racing and Merc...

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 check in with Goulston & Storrs sports law practice co-chair and Columbia adjunct law professor Marty Edel to break down the latest pressing legal issues in sports, including the sign stealing controversy embroiling the University of Michigan's football...

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Cornell University athletic department executive Jeff Hall on their annual "Red Hot Hockey" event at Madison Square Garden.  The college hockey extravaganza culminates with a post-Thanksgiving game between longtime rivals Boston University and Cornell. Plus, Top Rank Boxing president Todd duBoef discusses the state of professional boxin...

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower span the sports and entertainment spectrum. Bloomberg News senior reporter Laura Nahmias details her story on New York Mets owner Steve Cohen partnering with Hard Rock International on an $8 billion bid to build casino and entertainment complex next to Citi Field in Queens. Golf legend Annika Sorenstam and the CEO of Parity, Leela Srinivasan, then...

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower break down a busy week in sports headlines. Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss the passing of basketball coaching legend Bobby Knight, the Texas Rangers' magical World Series run, the sign-stealing scandal embroiling the University of Michigan's football team and coach Jim Harbaugh, and the NFL's latest fo...

Bloomberg's Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damien Sassower speak with Harold Reynolds of the MLB network. They discuss the World Series, potential offseason moves and the future of Shohei Ohtani.  They also talk about the value of ESPN with Geetha Ranganathan of Bloomberg Intelligence Plus, Bloomberg's Randall Williams explains why Francis Ngannou chose the boxing ring over the octagon.  See omnystu...

Hosts Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and special guest host Vanessa Perdomo of Bloomberg Originals speak with New York Giants standout outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. They discuss the ups and downs of sports stardom in America's biggest media market, plus his many off-the-field business pursuits. Then, all-time soccer great Mia Hamm joins for a wide-ranging conversation on her legendary playing...

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway about how some of baseball's highest spending clubs fell flat this year. They also discuss NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum's recent comments suggesting the league could be open to investments from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. New LA Galaxy President of Business Operati...

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower welcome San Francisco Giants president and CEO Larry Baer. They discuss what's next for the franchise  after a disappointing season where it missed the playoffs and let go of manager Gabe Kapler. Baer also details his role as chair of Advance SF, an organization dedicated to revitalizing San Francisco.  They also speak with Boston Celtics majority...

A special bonus episode of the podcast. Producers Justin Milliner, Ariel Agami, and Bloomberg Media and Sports reporter Kamaron Leach speak with boxing champion Canelo Alvarez on his fight Saturday night and a peek into his business ventures.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr and Damian Sassower speak with Bloomberg's Randall Williams on the Golden State Warriors Sale and T-Swift's Boom to the NFL. Bloomberg's Isis Almeida on how Messi mania is influencing the MLS's Chicago Fire. Plus, former NFL Executive Michael Lombardi on what it takes to coach a team for success.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Prime Time for the University of Colorado! Host Scarlet Fu, and special guest host Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly, welcome Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams to talk about the instant success NFL legend Deion Sanders is having as head football coach at the University of Colorado. They discuss Randall's recent story on Sanders, also known as Coach...

Sebastián Escobar de Bloomberg Radio habla con el asesor deportivo del Venezia FC y exfutbolista profesional Iván Ramiro Córdoba sobre lo que el equipo está haciendo para fortalecer a sus jugadoras juveniles, el crecimiento del fútbol femenino en Italia y lo que la Serie A, una liga del fútbol europea que alguna vez fue prominente, puede hacer para competir financieramente con ligas como la Premie...

This week, hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Bloomberg U.S Sports Business Reporter Randall Williams on Aaron Rodgers's season-ending injury and what is next for the Jets this season. Plus Bloomberg's Kamaron Leach on the NWSL's Angel City seeking to raise more capital funding.  And Arccos Golf CEO Sal Syed talks about his company is helping all golfers on their golf me...