Bloomberg Business of Sports

The United Soccer League (USL) is the largest professional soccer organization in North America - and it's ready to grow more. It's the first and only soccer organization in the US to build a youth-to-pro pathway for both women and men within one ecosystem. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak to USL's COO and Chief Real Estate Officer Justin Papadakis on the soccer talent pipeline they're building, and how they plan to grow the USL with a focus on local communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Football Podcast! Hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Richard Trueman break down Week 9 action, discuss how to navigate multiple teams on bye weeks and Bills QB Josh Allen's injury status. They make their picks and predictions for Week 10. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by the President of 888, Howard Mittman. 888 recently entered a partnership with Authentic Brands Group, which owns Sports Illustrated. Their goal is to reach a slightly older sports fan with their sports betting platform. It's part of a strategy that Mittman explains positions them to grow as the sports betting market in the US matures from "Betting 1.0" to "Betting 2.0". Mittman discuss that and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Washington Commanders, an NFL team plagued with controversial history and owners, are seeking "potential transactions" including a sale of the team. Current owners, Dan and Tanya Synder, have hired Bank of America to assist with the sale. Join Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Damian Sassower as they speak with Bloomberg Reporter Kamaron Leach on this major developing story and who the interested parties are for this sale.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Football Podcast! Hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Richard Trueman recap Week 8 and discuss their picks and predictions for Week 9. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was a highly touted basketball prospect, selected third overall in the 1990 NBA Draft. His career included an appearance in the 1993 Slam Dunk Contest, and he led the league in free throw percentage twice. In 1996, he chose not to stand for the National Anthem and feels that his decision led to a decline in his NBA career. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower talk to Abdul-Rauf about his career and journey, and his new book "In the Blink of an Eye: An Autobiography" which covers it all. He shares his thoughts on player activism when he played and where it is now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 39th Annual Breeder's Cup World Championship Horse Racing Series takes place November 4th and 5th at the Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Damian Sassower speak with Breeder's Cup CEO Drew Fleming on the growth and future of the race, the costs to breed and maintain a race horse, and the explosion in betting now taking place in horse racing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Football Podcast! Hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Richard Trueman recap Week 7 and discuss their picks and predictions for Week 8. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer superstars in the sport, is quickly thinking about life after retirement with the launch of a new VC firm. Hosts Michael Barr and Damian Sassower are joined by Bloomberg's Buenos Aires Bureau Chief Carolina Millan and Quicktake Correspondent Alex Webb on their thoughts on this new venture and a preview for next month's World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA's number one overall draft pick, Paolo Banchero, signed a deal with Nike's Jordan Brand, putting him in company with some of the sport's greats. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by Bloomberg's Kim Bhasin to discuss the new deal. Plus, they talk about Kevin Durant's pickleball plans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.