• Bloomberg Business of Sports

  • By: Bloomberg
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Bloomberg Business of Sports

By: Bloomberg
  • Summary

  • Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the final score.

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Episodes
  • 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 mins
  • Sports Storylines To Watch For In 2025
    Jan 3 2025

    Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and 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.
    On this special New Year edition of the show, we look back at some key conversations from 2024 and what big stories we're watching for in the new year.
    Featuring:

    • Boston Celtics lead owner Wyc Grousbeck and his wife and business partner Emilia Fazzalari about their Cincoro Tequila business and the future of the Celtics.
    • NBA legend Julius Erving and National Thoroughbred League co-founder Randall Lane about Erving's new investment into horse racing
    • US soccer president Cindy Parlow Cone about soccer's growth and a big investment from NWSL franchise owner Michele Kang
    • Velocity Capital Management founding partner David Abrams and Texas Permanent School Fund CEO and CIO Bob Borden on the state's major investment into Velocity's Opportunity Fund
    • Acclaimed sports journalist John Feinstein about his latest work on college football's "Ancient Eight"
    • Bloomberg News global business of sports reporter Ira Boudway for a look at some of the big stories we'll be following in the new year

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    39 mins
  • Bill Belichick's Next Phase At UNC; The NBA's Economics Problem
    Dec 27 2024

    Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and 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.

    Former New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-winning film and television producer Jeff Benedict shares his thoughts on NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick's decision to coach at the University of North Carolina and how it impacts the college landscape and his legacy.

    With the NBA's recent early season ratings coming in lower, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Tyler Cowen discusses why he believes the decline could be a symptom of a larger problem for the league.

    Plus, we dive into the business of air travel for professional teams and athletes with Elevate Aviation Group CEO Greg Raiff.

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    39 mins

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