

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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May 12, 2022 • 39min
Chris Cabott, CEO of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment
Join Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch as they speak with CEO of Steinberg Sports & Entertainment, Chris Cabott, about his role as CEO and how he was involved in negotiating Patrick Mahomes' contract extension leading to the largest deal in sports history. All that and more on Business of Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 11, 2022 • 18min
Tom Brady...The Analyst, Richest Athletes in Sports
Join Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch on Business of Sports as they discuss Tom Brady's record deal with Fox Sports and the richest athletes in sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 9, 2022 • 20min
Adam Graves on the NHL
Join Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch as they discuss the NHL playoffs and future of the sport with two-time Stanley Cup champion and former All-Star, Adam Graves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 2022 • 54min
Talking Derby and Dallas Mavericks CEO, Cynt Marshall
Join Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch as they discuss the Kentucky Derby with Churchill Downs' CEO, Bill Carstanjen, then stick around for a chat with Dallas Mavericks' CEO, Cynt Marshall, as they talk about the playoffs, working with Mark Cuban and franchise star, Luka Doncic. All that and more on Business of Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2022 • 17min
Bill Carstanjen and The Kentucky Derby
Join Mike Lynch and Michael Barr as they chat with Churchill Downs' CEO Bill Carstanjen about the upcoming Kentucky Derby, betting in horse racing and more on Business of Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 2, 2022 • 13min
Military's New Recruitment Plan and Trevor Bauer's Penalty
Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss a new recruitment plan the U.S. military is considering to enlist college athletes. They also talk about Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Trevor Bauer's two-year ban from Major League Baseball. Plus, they take a look at Giannis Antetokounmpo's self-assist in the NBA Playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 28, 2022 • 43min
Economics of Name, Image and Likeness
Join Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch as they discuss the economics behind Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) and the changing landscape of collegiate athletics with Kurt Rotthoff, a professor of economics and finance at Seton Hall University. All that and more on Business of Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 27, 2022 • 12min
Winning Time, MLB Signage, Boston on the Bus
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch discuss Jerry West's distaste with HBO's Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, sign stealing in the MLB and how the Boston Red Sox plan to avoid Canadian Covid-19 protocols. All that and more on Business of Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 25, 2022 • 13min
Netflix, Duke Keeps Losing, Women's Barcelona
Scarlet Fu returns joining Michael Barr and Mike Lynch as they discuss Netflix's recent plunge with no intent on getting into live sports streaming, Duke University losing players to the draft and transfer portal following Mike Krzyzewski's retirement and final four loss to North Carolina and women's Barcelona soccer dominating the league and seeing record high attendance numbers. All that and more on Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2022 • 39min
Mike Tannenbaum on the NFL
Join Michael Barr and Mike Lynch as they chat with former New York Jets General Manager and former Miami Dolphins Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Mike Tannenbaum, about the NFL and his co-founding of the 33rd Team, the premier football think tank. All that and more on Thursday's Business of Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


