

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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Apr 20, 2022 • 13min
Oakland A's, Wimbledon Bans, Jerry West
On this episode of Business of Sports join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball as they discuss his legacy with 13-time All Star and Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2022 • 15min
Religion of Sports
Today on Business of Sports, Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch speak with Religion of Sports' CEO, Ameeth Sankaran, and co-founder, Gotham Chopra, as they discuss storytelling through sports and working with Tom Brady and Michael StrahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 2022 • 39min
75th Anniversary of Jackie Robinson MLB Debut
On this episode of Business of Sports join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch as they celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball as they discuss his legacy with 13-time All Star and Hall of Famer, Ken Griffey Jr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 13, 2022 • 8min
Suni Lee, Chelsea Bid, Alyssa Nakken
On Wednesday's Business of Sports, Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch discuss the rising interest and viewership in gymnastics as Olympic gold medalist, Suni Lee shines on the collegiate level, the owner of the Boston Celtics teaming up with Larry Tanenbaum and John Terry to bid for Chelsea, and San Francisco Giants' Alyssa Nakken becoming the first female to coach on field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 11, 2022 • 15min
Golf Masters, New Stadium in Buffalo, Broncos Bid
On Monday's Business of Sports, Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch discuss the return of Tiger Woods and 2022 Masters champion, Scottie Scheffler, the approval of a new Bills stadium in Buffalo and the potential front runner for the Denver Broncos, Walmart heir, Rob Walton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 2022 • 46min
MLB is Back with Noah Garden
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch discuss the return of Tiger Woods, the longevity of the NBA season, issues within the NFL and the beginning of the Major League Baseball season. The hosts are joined by Noah Garden, MLB Chief Revenue Officer as they talk about the upcoming season, partnerships and more on Thursday's Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 6, 2022 • 25min
Sportradar CEO, Carsten Koerl
This Wednesday on Business of Sports, Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch discuss sports data and technology with Carsten Koerl, founder and CEO of Sportradar, a global company that provides real-time sports data and betting odds to major sports leagues and sportsbooks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 4, 2022 • 15min
Gamecocks Win Title, UNC & Kansas Advance, Tiger
South Carolina women's basketball wins their second national title, UNC and Kansas advance to NCAA men's basketball championship, and Tiger Woods will make a "game-time decision" on whether he competes in the 86th Masters. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch discuss all that and more on this Monday edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 31, 2022 • 42min
Discovering Innovation in Sports Technology
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with Jenna Kurath, Head of the Comcast NBC Universal Sports Tech Accelerator and Vice President of Startup Partnerships. They discuss the exciting innovations driving the world of sports technology, and the potential partnerships and investment opportunities given to startups shaping the media landscape. All that and more on this weekend edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 30, 2022 • 12min
Head of NBA Union, Tamika Tremaglio
Business of Sports hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch chat with Tamika Tremaglio, executive director of the NBA Players Association. They discuss the goals and future of the NBA, the role of cryptocurrency and legalized betting in sports, and more women obtaining leadership positions within the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


