Bloomberg Business of Sports

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Damian Sassower as they discuss the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Bloomberg reporter Randall Williams interviews Ulysses 'Junior' Bridgeman, a former NBA pro who became a successful entrepreneur. They talk about Bridgeman's business journey, including owning franchises and becoming a leading bottler for Coca-Cola. They also discuss Alex Rodriguez's new big money deal with Lynk Global, a satellite communications provider. Plus, they cover the naming rights deal for the Orlando Magic's stadium with Kia.

Rich Paul, founder of Klutch Sports Group and author of "Lucky Me," shares insights on his unique bond with LeBron James and the hurdles faced by athletes today. Vince Gennaro discusses the implications of Shohei Ohtani's record-breaking $700 million contract, touching on its financial intricacies and future player contracts. Gillian Tan highlights a potentially groundbreaking investment deal involving the PGA Tour and Saudi finance. The conversation underscores the changing dynamics in sports, athlete representation, and the importance of strategic partnerships.

David Abrams, founding partner at Velocity Capital Management, joins to discuss his firm's latest investments in sports, media, and entertainment. They also talk about the new proposal from NCAA President Charlie Baker to pay D1 student-athletes. Bloomberg News reporter Ira Boudway breaks down the NBA's Utah Jazz entering an experimental 'post-cable' phase after its regional sports network closed.

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.

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.