Bloomberg Business of Sports

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.

Join Leigh Steinberg, the legendary sports agent behind many NFL stars, as he navigates the intricacies of the upcoming NFL trade deadline and the impact of wealthy alumni on college sports. Andre Iguodala shares his bold transition to venture capitalism, focusing on tech investments and his dreams of owning an NBA team. Sporting insights from Bloomberg's Randall Williams tie in hot topics like Jim Harbaugh's coaching controversies and the Texas Rangers' World Series triumph, making for a riveting discussion on sports in business.

MLB network analyst Harold Reynolds discusses the World Series and potential offseason moves in baseball. Geetha Ranganathan of Bloomberg Intelligence talks about the value of ESPN. Bloomberg journalist Randall Williams explains why Francis Ngannou chose boxing over MMA.

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.