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. 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, President of the newest WNBA expansion team, the Golden State Valkyries on the team's identity and what their arrival means for the Bay Area and the league itself. 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 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 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Miami, and the host city's growth as a sports and entertainment hot spot.  Then, Professional Women's Hockey League senior vice president of business operations Amy Scheer talks about her league's rapid growth during it's first season, and the growth of women's sports in the US as a whole.  Plus, a look at the latest edition of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly", featuring ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith.   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. 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 the college football landscape and more. Then, Scarlet and Damian speak with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly about the latest episode of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly" featuring tennis superstar and entrepreneur Serena Williams.  They also speak with Bloomberg News municipal finance reporter and editor Shruti Singh to break down her story on the Chicago Bears' push for a new $3.2 billion stadium that would be partially funded by local taxpayers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, chief business and revenue officer and EVP of Global Partnerships at the NHL to discuss the state of the league as the Stanley Cup playoffs continue and after a big year for attendance and revenue. Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen joins to talk about the upcoming Kentucky Derby and its long rich history as well as how the run has found a way to continue and stay relevant through the years. Plus, we have a portion of the latest episode of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly" featuring Endeavor and TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discusses the growth of soccer in the US and the growth of sports in Salt Lake City, as the world reacts to the NHL's Coyotes relocating from Arizona to Utah's capital. Oak View Group chairman and CEO Tim Leiweke joins to discuss the opening of his company's newest venue in Manchester, UK and the massive live entertainment venue industry. Plus, a look at the latest episode of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly", featuring former NFL star receiver, Larry Fitzgerald. 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 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 Kelly reflects on his conversation with US soccer legend Brandi Chastain, from the latest episode of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly."Bloomberg Businessweek contributor and sportswriter Alan Shipnuck details his feature story on the PGA and LIV Golf, "Everyone Is Rich, No One Is Happy. The Pro Golf Drama Is Back."Plus, MLB Hall of Famer and Atlanta Braves legend Tom Glavine joins to talk April baseball and golf, ahead of the upcoming "Invited Celebrity Classic" tournament. 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 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 from Bloomberg's "Brackets for a Cause" challenge ahead of a big weekend for the NCAA tournament. Then, sports journalist and author Ann Ligouri joins to look ahead to the Masters. They discuss the state of golf and Liguori's new book, "Life on the Green: Lessons and Wisdom from Legends of Golf." Plus, the team welcomes Zach Leonsis, President of New Media and New Enterprises at Monumental Sports and Entertainment, which owns the NBA's Washington Wizards, the NHL's Washington Capitals, the WNBA's Washington Mystic and CapitalOne Arena in DC. They discuss the aftermath of a $2 billion deal that would have brought the teams to a new sports and entertainment center in Virginia falling through and what's next now that those teams will stay in DC.  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. 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 - continuing a trend for live sports. Then, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Allison Schrager joins to discuss her latest piece on America's love affair with sports gambling and March Madness despite regulatory efforts to discourage what she calls "productive risk-taking." Michael, Damian and Scarlet then celebrate the start of the MLB season with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi. They talk through some of this year's big storylines, including the betting scandal surrounding superstar Shohei Ohtani and why Morosi is skeptical of the Dodgers chances of winning it all this year. Plus, hear a snippet from the latest edition of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly", featuring guest Hannah Storm. 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 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 legend Derek Jeter.  Plus, Davidson College Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Tim Chartier joins to discuss how to create mathematical formulas and models to predict tournament winners using bracketology and rankings. 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. 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 talks about his latest piece on Iowa women's basketball superstar Caitlin Clark's meteoric rise and what it means for her future, as Fox Sports mulls making her an NIL deal if she stays in college an extra year. Plus, Mountain West Conference commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins to discuss the state of her league and college sports in general ahead of this year's NCAA basketball tournament, where a lot of her teams have high hopes.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. 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 University, talks about the Dartmouth men's basketball team voting to unionize and the impact that may have on the NCAA's overall business model. And NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns joins the show to talk about the team's current season success and his thoughts on the Timberwolves's new ownership group.  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. 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-hosts with Alex Rodriguez called The Deal.  And the CEO of Bridgestone Golf, Dan Murphy, stops by to talk about the company's partnership with golf legend Tiger Woods and the growth of the sport internationally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deal, hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, features intimate conversations with business titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs who reveal their investment philosophies, pivotal career moves and the ones that got away. From Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals, The Deal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Bloomberg Carplay, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Television, and Bloomberg Originals on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 fly a Jet Suit and then race them! Plus, Vanessa and Randall break down their experiences from radio row at the MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58 and their conversations with former San Francisco 49ers Tony Gladney and current NFL player Saquon Barkley. 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. 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 hear from Kevin Krim, CEO at EDO for a look at some of the most impactful Super Bowl commercials. Then, they break down the new partnership between TaylorMade Golf and Tiger Woods with Bloomberg business of sports reporter Maxwell Adler. Plus, Indiana Pacers President and COO Mel Raines joins to talk about how her team and Indianapolis got ready to host NBA All Star Weekend and how she's preparing to take over as chief executive officer once longtime team executive Rick Fuson retires.  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. 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' fanbase, and whether or not he's ready to call their current run with head coach Andy Reid and superstar QB Patrick Mahomes a dynasty. Michael, Scarlet and Damian speak with San Francisco 49ers president Al Guido for his team's perspective on the game, including his thoughts on Mr. Irrelevant, Brock Purdy appearing in his first Super Bowl. He also discusses his global talent advisory firm, Elevate. Then, former Raiders CEO and current CBS analyst Amy Trask joins from Las Vegas to talk about some of the top offseason headlines and to set the scene for the first-ever Las Vegas Super Bowl.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Baltimore Orioles.  Then, Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin talks through another winning season for his team, and the economic impact his team and arena are having on the community. He also talks about the surprising decision to replace their head coach midseason. Plus, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt joins to share his insight into the US sports betting landscape ahead of the first-ever Las Vegas Super Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 platform ON for a behind scenes look at how his firm is enhancing the fan experience, and creating new revenue streams for sports teams.Plus, hear a conversation with former NFL MVP quarterback Joe Theismann about how NIL deals are reshaping colleges sports, his thoughts on NFL Championship weekend and more, as heard live on Bloomberg Surveillance on Bloomberg Radio. 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 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 is looking to get a piece of the action. And longtime ESPN basketball analyst, radio host and now co-founder of Improbable Media, Jay Williams talks about his partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the state of NCAA Basketball. CORRECTION: Initially uploaded a shortened version of Jay Williams interview. Edited to include the full conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 recent story on David Tepper's struggles as owner of the Carolina Panthers. Plus, former Turner Sports president and now founder and co-CEO of Horizon Sports & Experiences David Levy joins to share his thoughts on the changing sports media landscape. He also previews his company's second annual pickleball event in February, featuring several tennis legends.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 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 president Brian Dwyer on sports collectibles as an alternative asset class and how the market has grown rapidly since 2019  Plus former head football coach for Coastal Carolina, Joe Moglia talks about his recent op-ed piece on NIL and NCAA and player unions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 becoming an entrepreneur. He discusses his business journey, which includes being a successful franchise owner of Wendy's and Chili's restaurants, and now becoming a leading bottler for Coca-Cola. Michael, Scarlet and Damian also speak with Orlando Magic CEO Alex Martins about his up and coming team, and the new naming rights deal for its stadium with Kia.Plus, Bloomberg News US deals reporter Crystal Tse joins to discusses former MLB slugger Alex Rodriguez's new big money deal with Lynk Global, a satellite communications provider. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Gennaro, associate dean and clinical associate professor at the NYU Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport breaks down the impact of two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani's record deal.  Plus, Bloomberg News senior reporter Gillian Tan reports on a Fenway Sports Group-led consortium entering final talks to be a US co-investors in the entity being formed by the PGA Tour, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and the DP World Tour.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. 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 Williams also joins to discuss the implications of a new proposal from NCAA President Charlie Baker that would allow Division I schools to pay their student-athletes directly for the first time. Plus, Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway breaks down his recent Bloomberg Businessweek story on the NBA's Utah Jazz entering an experimental "post-cable" phase after its regional sports network shuttered.  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 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 Mercedes-Benz Group AG's racing team over their roles promoting FTX. Plus, former NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland discusses his role as co-founder of Athletes.org, which helps colleges athletes better understand their finances in the NIL era.  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.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 program and head coach Jim Harbaugh.Bloomberg News municipal finance team leader Danielle Moran joins to discuss MLB owners unanimous approval of the Oakland A's move to Las Vegas.Plus, Michael Barr, along with Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams have a special conversation with legendary running back and NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders about the state of the NFL, the market for running backs today and his new documentary on Prime Video, "Bye Bye Barry". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 boxing and the future of the sport's media rights in the streaming era. And Donn Davis, founder, chairman and co-owner of the Professional Fighter's League discusses the PFL's recent deals with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and YouTube star-turned-pro fighter Jake Paul. He also addresses a recent investment from Saudi Arabia in his company and the long-running rumors that PFL will be purchasing competing mixed martial arts promotion Bellator from Viacom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss the first-ever "Parity Week by Gainbridge," a series of three sporting that involve 180 women competing for nearly $13 million. Plus, LA Clippers President of Business Operations Gillian Zucker discusses her decorated career in sports and the dawn of a new era of Clippers basketball as the franchise prepares to move to a new arena next year in Inglewood, California, which will be known as the Intuit Dome. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 foray in Europe. Legendary sports agent, attorney and Steinberg Sports and Entertainment founder and chairman Leigh Steinberg also joins to break down the NFL's trade deadline and big money around the league. Plus, Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway joins to talk about his story on four-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala's new $200 million venture capital fund. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 career, whether she might return as a coach or manager, plus her foundation's mission to raise funds and awareness for bone marrow and cord blood transplants.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Operations and chief operating officer Tom Braun joins to talk about his club's efforts to build a unique fan experience through their "Fan Council".  Plus, a special conversation with NHL legend Mark Messier about his new venture with veteran entertainment executive Mat Vlasic. They spoke with Scarlet Fu and Romaine Bostick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 owner and Governor Wyc Grousbeck from the Greenwich Economic Forum to discuss the team's chances heading into this season following the acquisition of Jrue Holiday, the future of the league's increasingly valuable media rights, and some of his own upcoming projects and plans outside of basketball. We also hear from Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll to discuss how the British luxury carmaker is making a big push into racing, including joining Formula One, as part of a plan to appeal to a younger customer base. He speaks with Bloomberg TV hosts Guy Johnson and Alix Steel.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Prime, and how he's ushering in a new era for college football. Read Randall's story in the new issue of Bloomberg Businessweek magazine - available on newsstands, online at Bloomberg.com/Businessweek and always on the Bloomberg Terminal. Scarlet and Jason also speak with Jenna Kurath, the Vice President of Startup Partnerships and Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech to learn how her team helps to fund and fast-track some of the world's most innovative sports-related startups. Plus, a conversation with GeoComply co-founder, CEO and chairwoman Anna Sainsbury on her company's sports betting insights into the start of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Premier League británica, La Liga española y ahora Arabia Saudita en la generación de más patrocinios internacionales y acuerdos televisivos. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bloomberg Radio's Sebastian Escobar speaks with Venezia FC Sporting Advisor and former professional soccer player Ivan Ramiro Cordoba on what the team is doing to build up their youth players, the growth of women soccer in Italy, and what Serie A, a once prominent European soccer league, can do to financially compete with the likes of the British Premiere League, Spain's La Liga and now Saudi Arabia in generating more international sponsorships and TV deals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 mechanics with the use data analytics and AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week, hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles on the growth of IndyCar Racing in North America (and beyond) Plus former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask joins the show to give her outlook on the NFL season, NIL for "student athletes", and sports gambling.We wrap up the show with former NFL offensive lineman and current director at Verdence Capital Advisors Noel LaMontagne on money management tips for athletes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.