

Bloomberg Business of Sports
Bloomberg
Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo 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 games.
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Oct 10, 2022 • 10min
Suns Owner Looking for Buyers with Advisory Firm
Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver is working with an advisory firm for help on a deal to sell his teams amid allegations of racist and sexist behavior. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Bloomberg's Kamaron Leach, who's been covering the story. Plus, they hear from Bloomberg's Crystal Tse to learn about a potential ESPN-DraftKings deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2022 • 16min
The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by Amy Perko, CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics as they discuss the ever-changing landscape of college sports. Plus what's next for NIL regulations, College Football conferences, and whether schools are prioritizing education of their athletes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 6, 2022 • 12min
NFL Concussion Protocol Boils Down to the Pressure to Play
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by Bloomberg Reporter Sri Taylor as they discuss Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa's apparent head injury, the NFL's Concussion Protocols, and how the team handled his medical evaluation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 5, 2022 • 13min
NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 5
It's the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Football Podcast. As the NFL season heads into Week 5, hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Richard Trueman recap Week 4 action, which featured several close games, a few surprising wins, and a double-doink in London. They discuss their picks and predictions for Week 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 3, 2022 • 12min
Nike's Stock Plunge, Kim K, and Pickleball
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by Bloomberg Editorial's Kim Bhasin to discuss Nike's dramatic stock plunge plus Kim Kardashian pays a hefty fine to the SEC for touting crypto, and what is pickleball? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 2022 • 11min
Women's Pro Sports Startup Looking to Grow
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower are joined by Jonathan Soros, co-founder of Athletes Unlimited, a growing network of professional sports leagues for women that recently gained $30 million in funding. Soros discusses how they're planning to serve athletes and fans that tend to be overlooked, and their unique model that gives athletes a voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2022 • 26min
New York Yankees President Randy Levine
It's New York Yankees President Randy Levine on the Business of Sports. Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower as they have a wide-ranging conversation with Levine on Judge's historic home run chase and looming contract negotiation, his thoughts on the future of baseball and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2022 • 12min
NFL Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 4
It's the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Football Podcast. As the NFL season heads into Week 4, hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Richard Trueman recap Week 3 and make their picks for Week 4. They discuss some underperforming position groups, and how some teams might respond to big Week 3 injuries. Plus, which QBs could be the real deal and who you should be looking to dump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2022 • 41min
Kicking the Stigma with Indianapolis Colts Owner/CEO Jim Irsay
Host Scarlet Fu, joined by Bloomberg Deals reporter Kamaron Leach, speak with Indianapolis Colts Owner/CEO Jim Irsay on topics ranging from his family's Mental Health Awareness fundraiser "Kicking the Stigma", the changing Media Rights landscape for live sports, and business challenges an NFL owner faces with their team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 22, 2022 • 12min
Suns Owner Robert Sarver Set to Sell Teams Amid Harassment Scandal
Hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu are joined by Bloomberg Deals reporter Kamaron Leach to discuss the announcement of Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver selling his stake in the teams after an investigation found a history of using racist slurs and harassing female employees and what's next for Sarver and the Suns Organization See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


