Bloomberg Business of Sports

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Apr 24, 2023 • 17min

USL Soccer Team Doubling Down on Oakland

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Michael Hytha, Bloomberg News Editor for the Deals team, about the USL's Oakland Roots plan to build a stadium next to the ballpark the Oakland A's are leaving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 20, 2023 • 12min

Josh Harris Sealing $6 Billion Commanders Deal

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower talk with Bloomberg Wealth Editor Tom Maloney about the Josh Harris-led group working out a deal to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders for $6 billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 19, 2023 • 19min

NJ Devils President Jake Reynolds on Youth-Led Surge

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Jake Reynolds, President of the New Jersey Devils as they look to make a deep playoff run led by their young core. They discuss the team's massive turnaround and what it means for the fanbase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 21min

Getting Future NFL Stars Ready for Draft Day Windfall

With the NFL Draft around the corner, hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Noel LaMontagne, former NFL pro athlete and now a Director at Verdence Capital Advisors. They talk about how his firm gets college athletes ready for the big money they'll come into when they enter the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 7min

Mat Ishbia and the Alleged Toxic Workplace at UWM

Phoenix Sun's owner, Mat Ishbia, runs a mortgage company where former and current employees complain of alleged racial disparities, sexual harassment and bullying by managers. Host Damian Sassower speaks with Bloomberg Investigative Reporter Polly Mosendz for more on this developing story... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 12, 2023 • 25min

Cavs Talk with Cleveland Cavaliers CEO Nic Barlage

Nic Barlage, CEO of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers joins the podcast to talk about the newest renovations for their home arena, the revitalization of the team as they enter the NBA playoffs, and his thoughts on local broadcasting rights after the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 10, 2023 • 13min

Is the RSN Model Collapsing?

Hosts Michael Barr and Damian Sassower welcome Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Credit Analyst Philip Brendel to discuss the future of the Regional Sports Network model amid a series of issues, including Diamond Sports Group going bankrupt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 7, 2023 • 22min

Catching a Wave with World Surf League CEO Erik Logan

Hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu are joined by Erik Logan, CEO of the World Surf League. They talk about the WSL's history of events and experiences dating back to 1976, and how climate change has impacted the surf community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 16min

WWE-Endeavor Deal Deep Dive

Hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu welcome Mintz law firm Chair of Sports & Entertainment Practice Steve Olenick, and Bloomberg Intelligence Technology and Media Analyst Geetha Ranganathan for a roundtable discussion about the massive WWE-Endeavor deal and some of the potential legal issues surrounding it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Apr 3, 2023 • 16min

Henrik Lundqvist Previews NHL Playoffs, New Media Role

Future NHL Hall of Famer and New York Rangers icon Henrik Lundqvist sat down for an exclusive conversation with Scarlet Fu to talk about his new career in media and to preview the upcoming Stanley Cup playoffs. Lundqvist will be a part of MSG Networks' Rangers playoff coverage, which includes full-game coverage in the opening round and post-game coverage throughout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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