Bloomberg Business of Sports

The 147th iteration of the Kentucky Derby kicked off over the weekend with Medina Spirit leading trainer Bob Baffert to a record-breaking win. The SEC dominated the selections at the NFL Draft, and Manchester United's U.S. owners find themselves facing more fallout from the failed Super League plan. Jason, Lynch, and a fired-up Barr discuss all that and more on this Monday morning podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Kentucky Derby kicks off this weekend and you can bet on seeing fans in the stands. Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen joins Jason, Barr, and Lynch to talk about the business of horse racing, how sports wagering helps the industry, and the importance of the Derby for local business. Bill describes the impact the pandemic has had on the racing economy, and when he sees a full return to normalcy. Plus, we hear from Endeavor Group Holdings CEO Ari Emanuel, discussing the company's initial public offering, and why he thinks Endeavor represents the reopening story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You won't flag down an Uber with your Whoop, but founder and CEO Will Ahmed says if you want health monitoring, it's the best game in town. Will joins Jason, Barr, and Lynch to talk about the booming industry of fitness tracking, the major investors and athletes involved in the business, and how "I feel pretty good today" isn't actually a winning strategy for peak performance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's rumbling of an ownership shakeup across the pond, as Spotify’s billionaire founder Daniel Ek is working on a bid to take control of Arsenal F.C. The former owners of the New York Mets, are considering a sale of regional sports network SNY, according to Sportico. Plus, you can expect to see Roger Goodell's famous hugs back at the NFL Draft this year. Jason, Barr, and Lynch give you the hot takes on this Monday morning podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A plan by some of Europe’s biggest soccer clubs to form their own breakaway "Super League" inflamed fans, and sent the world's richest sport into a frenzy. Jason, Barr, and Lynch get the inside scoop with FC Helsingor Chairman & Co-Owner Jordan Gardner, and NBC Sports Premier League Analyst Robbie Mustoe. Plus, Bloomberg UK Finance Reporter Tom Metcalf joins the podcast to break down the role played by JPMorgan Chase & Co.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are few sports that can match the sheer intensity and pure competition of mixed martial arts. The Professional Fighters League is capitalizing on that excitement with some innovative technology to capture and distribute real-time fighter data and analytics. PFL CEO Peter Murray joins Jason, Barr, and Lynch to discuss using Smart Cage and biometric data to enhance the viewing experience, the new partnership with DraftKings, and the process of reaching a global audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Kelly, Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss the biggest stories this week in the Business of Sports. On today’s podcast, the trio discusses the implications of a proposed soccer “Super League”. The controversial plan already has 12 teams committed to playing weekday fixtures this August. From our crew to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, everyone seems to have a strong opinion on what this means in the world of soccer.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Reagins, MLB Chief Baseball Development Officer, joins Jason Kelly, Michael Barr, and Mike Lynch to discuss the economics behind the access to youth sports, the legacy of Jackie Robinson and his impact on professional sports and society at large, and the league's decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game out of Atlanta in response to a new Georgia voting law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss the biggest stories this week in the Business of Sports. On today’s podcast, they duo discusses the last 100 days to Tokyo 2020. We also learn why the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale may have even more excitement in the near future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sacramento Republic FC is on its way to becoming an expansion Major League Soccer team. Jason, Barr, and Lynch speak with the President and General Manager of Sacramento Republic FC, Todd Dunivant, about the hurdles to achieving that goal, the business opportunities behind professional sports in the city, the logistics of building a new stadium and finding investors, and what's next for Major League Soccer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.