

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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Sep 13, 2022 • 43min
Athlete | Empire: Azzi Fudd
Azzi Fudd's building an empire that until last year was completely against the rules. The 19-year-old University of Connecticut basketball star has an enviable platform to take advantage of a long-awaited and seismic change for college athletes: Getting paid for use of their name, image and likeness. Fudd has been among the most successful in drawing endorsements, from the likes of Chipotle, American Eagle and Steph Curry's SC30 brand. For the latest installment in our "Athlete|Empire" series, Bloomberg's Jason Kelly sat down with Fudd in Los Angeles, where she was shooting a commercial with Curry before the new school year and basketball season got underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2022 • 9min
U.S Open Crowns a New Champion
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by Bloomberg News Senior reporter Gillian Tan on an upcoming wrap of who on Wall Street attended the US Open plus reactions to the championship matches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2022 • 20min
Wealth Management with Jacob Turner
Hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with former MLB pitcher turned JL Strategic Wealth Management Founder Jacob Turner on how athletes can better manage their wealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2022 • 18min
NFL Fantasy Football Season Kickoff
The Business of Sports Fantasy Football podcast is back. Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Richard Trueman as they preview the upcoming season, talk about the players and games they're looking forward to in Week 1, and give a few predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2022 • 13min
The Big Money at the US Open
The US Tennis Association is expecting to generate over $50 million in revenue during this year's US Open. A combination of new ticket packages, exclusive experiences and special corporate packages take the action beyond the courts. Host Michael Barr presents a conversation the Bloomberg Businessweek team had with USTA Chief Commercial Officer Kirsten Corio live from the Open, then speaks with Bloomberg Senior Reporter Gillian Tan about what sets this year's US Open apart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 2022 • 25min
NBC's Cris Collinsworth Previews the NFL Season
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by NBC Sunday Night Football Lead Game Analyst Cris Collinsworth to preview the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2022 • 24min
Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger on Equity and Advocacy
Hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu present a conversation Scarlet had with soccer champions Ashlyn Harris and Ali Krieger, discussing their careers, their roles as adoptive mothers and their advocacy work for maternal health, the LGBTQ community and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 29, 2022 • 13min
HBCU Football Teams Getting Big Matchups
HBCU football teams are getting a rare opportunity to play in games against major NCAA football powerhouses in two early season matchups. Hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu welcome Bloomberg's Janet Lorin to discuss the pros and cons these games have for HBCUs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 25, 2022 • 14min
DraftKings and Chicago Cubs Partner on New Venue
In the latest issue of Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Projects and Investigations Reporter Peter Robison details a new partnership between DraftKings and the MLB's Chicago Cubs. The two plan to build a new sportsbook right outside of Wrigley Field, in a move they hope will be mutually beneficial. Hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu welcome Robison on the show to discuss the partnership, and what it could mean for the future of sports betting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 2022 • 18min
Arthur Ashe Stadium Turns 25
This year's US Open Tennis Championship marks the 25th anniversary of the world's largest tennis venue, Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by Sid Davidoff, founding partner at Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, to talk about his role in getting the stadium built, and the incredible economic impact it has on the NYC area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.