

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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Mar 5, 2022 • 33min
Wealth Management for Professional Athletes
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with Noel LaMontagne Director of the PRO Team at Verdence Capital Advisors, and a former offensive lineman for the Cleveland Browns about wealth management for professional athletes.. We also speak with MLB Network's Jon Morosi on the state of the MLB lockout.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2022 • 15min
GreenPark Welcomes MLS to its Sports Metaverse
Major League Soccer is teaming up with GreenPark Sports, a mobile game and digital experience developer, to enhance the fan experience in GreenPark's new virtual world. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with Chris Schlosser, MLS Senior Vice President of Media, and Ken Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPark Sports, to discuss the partnership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2022 • 11min
Kyrie & NYC Vaccine Mandates, Russia Sports Ban
Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss New York City's private sector vaccine mandates and Kyrie Irving's ability to play home games, the international reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the consequences of Phil Mickelson's comments about the nascent Saudi golf league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2022 • 41min
NHL's Youngest GM in History
Former Arizona Coyotes General Manager John Chayka joins Michael Barr and Mike Lynch to discuss his rise to the team's front office at the age of 26. Plus, U.S. Soccer reaches a $24 million agreement with the women’s national team, and the 2022 Beijing Olympics draw the lowest U.S. ratings ever. All that and more on this weekend edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 23, 2022 • 10min
MLB Lockout, Mickelson Apology Over Super League
Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss the latest on the MLB lockout and the controversy over Phil Mickelson's comments about the organizers of the Saudi-financed breakaway Super League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2022 • 25min
Atlanta Falcons Owner Arthur Blank
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Feb 18, 2022 • 38min
Big East Commissioner on NIL
Big East Basketball is back in the hunt for both men's and women's national titles. Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch are joined by Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman, they discuss how the league sets itself apart, and where name, image and likeness rights go from here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2022 • 15min
Super Bowl Delivers Huge Ratings, Super Golf League
The numbers are in for Super Bowl LVI viewership; Rams-Bengals had the largest audience for a Super Bowl in five seasons. Plus, some high profile PGA Tour players have been considering offers from the rumored Saudi-backed Super League. Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch discuss all that and more on this Wednesday edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2022 • 15min
Ads More Expensive Than Ever on Superbowl Sunday
Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch are joined by Hive Enterprise AI President Dan Calpin. They break down the big winners of Superbowl Sunday, where ads were more expensive than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 2022 • 39min
Rams vs Bengals for Football’s Ultimate Prize
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch catch up with SoFi Stadium Managing Director Jason Gannon. They discuss the long preparation that goes into hosting Super Bowl LVI, and the challenges of hiring and retaining staff. Plus, they speak with Martin Edel, Goulston & Storrs Sports Law Practice Co-Chair and Columbia Law Professor, about former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores and his discrimination lawsuit with the NFL. All that and more on this weekend edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


