

Bloomberg Business of Sports
Bloomberg
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry. From media and technology to finance and real estate, leagues and teams across the globe have matured into far more than just back-page entertainment. The show explains the money behind the final score.
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Dec 22, 2022 • 10min
NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 16
It's the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Football Podcast! Hosts Michael Barr and Damian Sassower recap Week 15 action and look forward to Week 16, which features a lot of games with bad weather. They make their picks and predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 20, 2022 • 39min
Eagles' Lurie: Grind, Risk and...Movies?
The NFL-leading Philadelphia Eagles are having a moment, and longtime owner Jeffrey Lurie chalks it up to taking risks and grinding. Once the youngest owner in the league, he's now a prominent voice -- among his fellow owners, and in the future of football. But that's usually behind closed doors. Jason Kelly sat down with Lurie for a rare, wide-ranging interview about building a team, empowering players and his other job: making Academy Award-winning documentaries, including the Questlove-directed "Summer of Soul."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 2022 • 22min
Senator Tuberville on NIL Legislation
Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama joins hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower to talk about his work on bipartisan name, image and likeness legislation for college athletes and how it differs from other legislation on the matter. The former college coach also discusses the state of college sports, and responds to how his work on NIL has been impacted by the controversial remarks he made about reparations earlier this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 15, 2022 • 18min
Soccer Hall of Famer Bruce Murray on World Cup Final
Hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower welcome National Soccer Hall of Famer Bruce Murray to recap this year's FIFA World Cup and get his prediction for the final. They also discuss the sport's growth in the US and look ahead to the next World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2022 • 16min
NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 15
It's the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Football Podcast! Hosts Richard Trueman and Damian Sassower recap Week 14 action that saw a number of important injuries. They discuss how to manage late season games with some teams out of contention, and make picks and predictions for Week 15.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 12, 2022 • 13min
Tim Tebow on Investing in Your Health
Former NFL QB and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow joins hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower to talk about his latest book, "Mission Possible: Go Create a Life That Counts" and his partnership with Restore Hyper Wellness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 2022 • 17min
Brittney Griner Freed and Aaron Judge's New Deal
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by MLB Network Insider JP Morosi to discuss Aaron Judge's massive new deal to remain a New York Yankee, plus some of the other big deals happening in baseball. They also talk about the significance of Brittney Griner's release as part of a prisoner swap with Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 7, 2022 • 12min
NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 14
It's the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Football Podcast! Hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Richard Trueman break down Week 13 action and preview Week 14, which sees six teams on bye. They break down a few tough backfield options and make their picks and predictions. *Edited to correct week of the NFL season. Previously version listed this coming week as Week 13.*See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 5, 2022 • 27min
38 At The Garden: Linsanity Retrospective with Dave Lu
Jeremy Lin captivated sports fans everywhere during the 2012 season, when he came seemingly out of nowhere for a New York Knicks team dealing with injuries. He put up impressive numbers and won big games - none bigger than his 38 point performance against the Kobe Bryant-led LA Lakers at MSG in New York. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by Dave Lu, executive producer of the recently released HBO documentary, "38 At The Garden". They look back at Lin's stereotype-defying run, and discuss his lasting cultural impact, particularly for Asian Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2022 • 19min
Developing a New Home for the Philadelphia 76ers with David Adelman
Billionaire entrepreneur David Adelman, in partnership with Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment, have their sights set on developing a new $1.3 billion arena for the Philadelphia 76ers in downtown Philly. Join hosts Michael Bar, Scarlet Fu, and Damian Sassower as he talks about this major project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.