CNBC Sport
CNBC Sport brings you the convergence of sports, business, and investing. Each week, we sit down with the biggest names in sports - from league commissioners and top athletes to team owners and influential executives - uncovering the strategies, deals, and inside stories shaping the industry's future.
Latest episodes
Jan 6, 2025 • 13min
Former New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning 1/6/25
Eli Manning sat down with CNBC Media & Sports Reporter Alex Sherman for a wide-ranging interview to discuss NFL ownership, the New York Giants and their decision to keep their general manager and head coach, college sports and more.
Dec 23, 2024 • 18min
Famed Horse Trainer Bob Baffert 12/23/24
CNBC’s Contessa Brewer sits down in an exclusive interview with famed horse trainer Bob Baffert. They talk about Baffert’s return to Churchill Downs after a three-year suspension, the impact of the suspension on Baffert’s brand, what it’s like working with billionaire owners, and what catalysts could spark a resurgence in the sport of horse racing. (Hint: it’s gambling.)
Dec 23, 2024 • 10min
Whoopi Goldberg & AWS Co-Founder George Chung 12/23/24
CNBC's Alex Sherman sits down with Whoopi Goldberg and her co-founder George Chung to discuss their new all women's sports media company venture, "All Women’s Sports Network".
Dec 19, 2024 • 19min
ESPN NFL Analyst Mina Kimes 12/19/24
CNBC’s Alex Sherman sits down with ESPN NFL analyst and podcast host Mina Kimes. They talk about the real story behind the Netflix Christmas gameday “super team,” sports in the Trump 2.0 era and what’s fueling the rapid shift in sports media sensibilities.
Dec 5, 2024 • 17min
MLS Commissioner Don Garber 12/5/24
CNBC’s Alex Sherman sits down Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber. They talk about the league’s unprecedented deal with Apple, Lionel Messi’s effect on business, the upcoming MLS Cup final and the growth of soccer in the U.S.
Nov 28, 2024 • 14min
Amazon Prime TNF Analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick 11/28/24
CNBC’s Alex Sherman talks with Ryan Fitzpatrick, former NFL player and Amazon Prime Thursday Night Football analyst. They talk about Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime, the realities of “tanking” in the NFL, and which teams were his favorite to play for in his 17 seasons in the league.
Nov 21, 2024 • 11min
Pro Boxer Amanda Serrano & Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian 11/21/24
CNBC’s Alex Sherman sits down with professional boxer Amanda Serrano and Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian. They talk about how they knew Serrano’s fight against Katie Taylor last week would far surpass Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson in terms of quality — and how they can make sure women’s boxing stays in the limelight.
Nov 14, 2024 • 13min
Minnesota Vikings Owner Mark Wilf 11/14/24
CNBC’s Alex Sherman sits down with Mark Wilf, owner of the Minnesota Vikings, Orlando City Soccer Club and the Orlando Pride. They talk about how much winning affects a team’s bottom line, if he’s considering selling a minority stake in the Vikings to private equity, and how he’s preparing his teams for Donald Trump 2.0.
Nov 7, 2024 • 23min
TKO Group COO Mark Shapiro 11/7/24
CNBC's Alex Sherman sits down with TKO Group COO Mark Shapiro who discussed future technology, ownership and future of sports media.
Oct 31, 2024 • 36min
ESPN Chairman James Pitaro 10/31/24
CNBC’s Alex Sherman sits down with ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro. Pitaro addresses a wide range of topics including the challenges of declining cable viewership, his thoughts on growing women’s sports at ESPN, how he’s hoping to stay away from politics this election cycle, his plans for a futuristic version of SportsCenter, and the latest on ESPN’s streaming service that will launch next fall.
