Bloomberg Business of Sports

On this bonus podcast for Bloomberg Business of Sports, hosts Michael Barr and Dan Schwartzmann speak with Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson on his fantastic win, the differences between IndyCar and Formula 1, and what he sees in the future of racing around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Damian Sassower speak with Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations for the Seattle Mariners. They discuss logistics behind organizing the 2023 MLB All-Star Game and 2024 NHL Winter Classic, ways that ballparks are enhancing the fan experience, and how the new baseball rules affect operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Michael Barr and guest host Dan Schwartzmann speak with Bloomberg Technology and Media Analyst Geetha Ranganathan on the numerous obstacles WWE may face as it seeks a potential sale, starting with its high asking price of $9 billion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower  and guest host Dan Schwartzmann speak with Bloomberg Law reporter Jacklyn Wille on former NFL running back Michael Cloud's court win for receiving increased amounts of disability benefits he sustained from concussions during his career that the NFL appealed to reversed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower welcome Bloomberg UK Business reporter David Hellier to discuss two big soccer headlines. They discuss the latest in Manchester United's sale, and the allegations faced by Manchester City. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower welcome Sportradar Founder and CEO, Carsten Koerl. With sports betting on the rise across the US, Koerl discusses how his firm is leading the way in providing data to fans, teams, leagues, sportsbooks and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, host Michael Barr presents a conversation with Earl Patton, Managing Partner of Rumble Ventures. Patton discusses his career and why he believes in investing in Africa's growing sports and entertainment industries. He speaks to Bloomberg Business of Sports contributor Dawn Kissi.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower welcome Anna Sainsbury, Co-Founder & CEO of GeoComply to the show to recap the rise of sports betting during this NFL season, including a potentially recording setting Super Bowl. She discusses her firm’s findings and some of the cybersecurity concerns in online betting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASM Global CEO Ron Bension and Doug Thornton, the company's Global EVP of Arenas, Stadiums and Theaters join Bloomberg Business of Sports ahead of Super Bowl LVII. ASM Global operates State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, the site of Super Bowl LVII (57) between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. The two discuss the massive effort that goes into hosting America's biggest sporting event and how economic conditions are impacting their sprawling portfolio of venues. Plus, Bloomberg News Wealth Team Leader Brian Chappatta discusses the significance of LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's all-time NBA scoring record.  He also breaks down how Kevin Durant being traded to the Phoenix Suns presents an immediate windfall for new Suns owner Mat Ishbia, while dashing Nets owner Joe Tsai's championship dreams in Brooklyn for the near-term.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leigh Steinberg, founder and chairman of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, joins hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower to preview the Super Bowl this weekend. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of a franchise QB, and where some of the bigger QB names might head in the offseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.