Bloomberg Business of Sports

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Atlanta Braves CEO Derek Schiller and Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei from the Nasdaq floor about the Braves' spin-off from Liberty Media into a separate public company. The move makes the 2021 World Series champions the only MLB team that is publicly traded team. Plus, Bloomberg News sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to detail the rise in foreign investment interest in UK Premier League clubs, and recent insider trading headlines about British billionaire Joe Lewis, who controls the Tottenham Hotspur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest edition of Next in Sports on Bloomberg Television, hosts Jason Kelly and Vanessa Perdomo explore the world of women's pro soccer. The US National Women’s Soccer League is expanding faster than any other major sports league in North America. It's added four new franchises in just two years, with the latest selling for $53 million—10 times the amount of the last sale. Now, the NWSL is trying to capitalize on the hype of the women's World Cup, leveraging the US women’s national team to bring fans into American stadiums. Host Scarlet Fu sits down with Jason and Vanessa to dicuss the latest episode in their series, and how the NWSL can continue to grow. Next in Sports premieres Wednesdays on Bloomberg Television at 10 pm eastern and is available via YouTube and bloomberg.com the following day, where you can also catch previous installments.  Catch full episodes of Next in Sports: https://www.bloomberg.com/originals/series/next-in-sportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower talk soccer this weekend. They speak with  Miami Bureau Chief Felipe Marquez on the arrival of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami and how his presence will affect the growth of MLS globally. Plus Venezia FC President Duncan Niederhauer joins the program to discuss more on Messi, and about turning the club around after their Serie A relegation, their new venue, and the FIFA Women's World Cup.  And lastly 1Huddle founder and CEO Sam Caucci closes the show with an overview of his company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest edition of Next in Sports on Bloomberg Television, hosts Jason Kelly and Vanessa Perdomo explore the world of Kabaddi. Known for thousands of years as an informal rural pastime, the Indian game of Kabaddi has become the second-most popular sport in the world's most populous nation. Now, billionaire businessman Anand Mahindra wants to make it number one in a nation where cricket is king.  Host Scarlet Fu sits down with Jason and Vanessa to discuss the latest episode in their series, and how Mahindra plans to get Kabaddi into the Olympics. Next in Sports premieres Wednesdays on Bloomberg Television at 10 pm eastern and is available via YouTube and bloomberg.com the following day, where you can also catch previous installments. Catch full episodes of Next in Sports: https://www.bloomberg.com/originals/series/next-in-sportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown knows something about the US motorsports market, having raced cars himself growing up in America. In this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, Brown speaks with Bloomberg’s Jason Kelly about the Formula One boom in the States, his management style and the future of the sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower welcome Bloomberg Editor-at-Large and Bloomberg Surveillance co-host Tom Keene. They discuss the latest installment of Chief Future Office, profiling Fenway Sports Group CFO, Julie Swinehart and her plans for FSG’s growth. Watch the full episode of Chief Future Office on Bloomberg Television and at Bloomberg.com. They also speak with Bloomberg News legal reporter Malathi Nayak to break down the latest in the PGA-LIV golf legal saga, including this week’s hearing in Washington. Plus, longtime sportscaster Howard David joins to discuss the changing sports media landscape, including the big talent layoffs at ESPN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone says they want to change the game, but Athletes Unlimited is taking that idea quite literally -- building a whole new women’s pro sports league (four of them, in fact) from the ground up. Two years into existence, AU has a radical approach -- and founders Jon Patricof and Jonathan Soros think their new vision could change how all of us think about sports. Join Scarlet Fu for a conversation with Next in Sports hosts Jason Kelly and Vanessa Perdomo as they discuss the latest from their series, featuring Athletes Unlimited. Next in Sports premieres Wednesdays on Bloomberg Television at 10 pm eastern and is available via YouTube and bloomberg.com the following day, where you can also catch previous installments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a midseason check in on baseball ahead of the MLB All Star Break. Miami Marlins President of Business Operations Caroline O'Connor joins to give a behind the scenes look at her team's second-best start in franchise history. Plus, they discuss how women are leading the way in Miami's C-suite.  Then, they speak with John Smoltz, MLB Hall of Famer and Lead MLB Analyst for FOX Sports. They discuss some of baseball's biggest headlines, including how new rules are impacting play, what two-way star Shohei Ohtani's next contract might look like, and the Mets struggles this season. They also discuss Smoltz competing in the upcoming American Century Championship golf event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joins hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower as they follow the stories making big money in the world of sports.  This week we feature conversations with Stu Halberg, CEO at ticketing platform Logitix on dynamic pricing for sporting events and how ticket costs are priced. Plus NFL Legend Joe Theismann joins the program to discuss NIL, the sale of the Washington Commanders, a preview of the NFL season, his Fantasy Golf Event, and the NFL's gambling crackdown. And the hosts of Next in Sports, Jason Kelly and Vanessa Perdomo, discuss the most exciting 20 seconds in sports ... World Chase Tag. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a game we probably all played as kids on the playground ... but this sport has grown to feature some of the most athletic people in the world. Join Scarlet Fu as she sits down with Jason Kelly and Vanessa Perdomo to discuss the latest from their series and how Chase Tag is becoming the most exciting 20 seconds in sports.  Next in Sports premieres Wednesdays on Bloomberg Television at 10 pm eastern and is available via YouTube and bloomberg.com the following day, where you can also catch previous installments.  Catch full episodes of Next in Sports: https://www.bloomberg.com/originals/series/next-in-sportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.