• Bloomberg Business of Sports

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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
  • Jerry Jones and Roger Penske Bring IndyCar to Dallas
    Oct 11 2024

    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.

    Tom Brady is planning to sell 47 pieces from his personal collection of watches and sports memorabilia at Sotheby's New York this winter. Bloomberg Pursuits reporter and editor James Tarmy joins to discuss.

    Former New York Rangers head coach and Stanley Cup winner Mike Keenan joins to share his outlook for the new NHL season and to discuss his new book, "Iron Mike: My Life Behind the Bench".

    Then, we listen in on a conversation with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Penske Corporation founder, chairman and CEO Roger Penske. The two billionaires talk about their plans to bring IndyCar racing to the streets outside of AT&T Stadium and more with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly and Bloomberg Dallas bureau chief Julie Fine.

    Plus, a preview of the latest episode of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly", featuring David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group and host of Peer-to-Peer Conversations on Bloomberg TV and Radio.

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    39 mins
  • Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz on MLB Postseason
    Oct 4 2024

    Join host Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

    Baseball Hall of Famer and Fox Sports analyst John Smoltz breaks down the MLB playoffs and shares his thoughts on the recent passing of Pete Rose. Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly also joins to talk about the new season of "The Deal With Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly" and the latest episode featuring tennis legend Billie Jean King.

    Plus, Bloomberg News legal reporter Chris Dolmetsch dives into why a former Jacksonville Jaguars executive, who admitted to stealing more than $22 million dollars from the club, is suing FanDuel.

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    39 mins
  • "Slaying The Trolls": A Look At Gender Inequality In Sports
    Sep 27 2024

    Join host Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

    Bloomberg investigative reporters Peter Robison and Noah Buhayar detail their Bloomberg Businessweek feature story and recent Bloomberg Big Take on how college athletes who aren't in the upper echelon of their respective sports are growing vulnerable to boosters who make promises they can't keep.

    Then, Michael, Damian and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo speak with Southern Utah University economics professor David Berri about a book he recently co-authored, "Slaying The Trolls!" - about how women in sports have historically been marginalized, the gender pay gap and some of the common misconceptions about women's sports.

    Plus, a conversation with Playfly CEO Michael Schreiber on the impact of private equity in the NFL, and how his firm is navigating the changing sports media landscape.

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    39 mins

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