Bloomberg Business of Sports

Former professional footballer and sports advisor of Venezia FC, Ivan Cordoba, discusses the team's efforts to strengthen their youth players, the growth of women's soccer in Italy, and how Serie A can compete financially with other prominent leagues.

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.

Bloomberg Economics editor Molly Smith joins special guest hosts Jason Kelly and Vanessa Perdomo to discuss the next generation of female players in tennis. They also delve into the controversy surrounding Spanish soccer, and explore how WagerWire and Profit Exchange are revolutionizing the sports betting industry. Plus, a preview of the NFL season with the New York Jets and their new star quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

With the college football season just getting underway, hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Amy Privette Perko. She's CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, an independent group that advocates for college athletes. Perko reacts to the recent conference realignment upheaval and how it impacts the Knight Commission's proposal for a better structure for college sports. She also provides a state of play on NIL rights. ONE Championship founder, chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong also joins the show to talk about his journey from sudden childhood poverty, to Wall Street, to building one of the world's top combat sports platforms. Plus, Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams breaks down two new legal battles, as the New York Knicks sue a division rival and former NFL and USC star running back Reggie Bush takes on the NCAA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The creator of HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ Max Borenstein explains to Jason Kelly how the show has evolved from season 1 and the attention the show brings to the relationship between Magic Johnson and Jerry Buss which inevitably spurred Magic’s savvy business techniques. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu talk with MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark. A former league All-Star and the first ex-player in his role, he discusses how players are responding to the league's new rules, some of the recent off-the-field player controversies, and sports media entering the streaming era. Then, Lisa Brummel and Ginny Gilder, two of the three co-owners of the WNBA's Seattle Storm, join the show to talk about how they've help build the most valuable franchise in the WNBA, how they keep fans engaged, equity in sports, and more. Plus, Bloomberg Originals correspondent Vanessa Perdomo breaks down the news of Vlatko Andonovski stepping down as head coach of the US women's national soccer team after their abrupt exit from this year's World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower welcome Mountain West Conference Commissioner Gloria Nevarez, the first Latin woman to lead a D-1 college league. She joins the shows to discuss the latest upheaval across the NCAA landscape as more teams depart the Pac-12, and what it could mean for her own conference.  Also on the agenda is Disney-owned ESPN's sports betting deal with Penn National with analysis from Bloomberg media reporter Gerry Smith and the US women's national soccer team's surprising World Cup exit with Bloomberg Originals correspondent Vanessa Perdomo. Plus, National Cycling League President Paris Wallace takes a look at the future of professional cycling and previews some of his league's upcoming events.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Damian Sassower speak with NFL Hall of Famer and one of the all time GOATs, Jerry Rice and his daughter/CEO Jacqui Rice Gold on their energy drink Goat Fuel Sports Energy.  Plus Italian soccer powerhouse AC Milan's Chief Revenue Officer Casper Stylsvig talks about how the team is generating revenue via marketing campaigns, new players, and an updated stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.