

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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Jan 4, 2021 • 15min
New Year, Same Team. And Jason's Got an NCAA Beef
Football dominates the conversation as the trio reunites for the first time in 2021. The NFL limped to the finish of its regular season, and Jason, Michael and Mike muse about how head coaching vacancies may be filled in light of the social justice issues reckoned with throughout 2020. And Barr and Lynchie sit back and watch as Jason goes off about the nearly $25 million the University of Texas is paying to get rid of its winning coaching staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 2020 • 35min
From Oakmont Regional to Harvard University (Podcast)
Michael Barr and Mike Lynch sit down with Harvard University athletic director Erin McDermott. We talk about what it’s like to switch jobs during a pandemic, how her on the court experience influences her new role and the many “hats” a modern athletic director must wear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2020 • 13min
The Fantasy Championship Is In The Books! (Podcast)
Bloomberg’s Michael Barr, Rich Trueman, Damian Sassower and special guest Charlie Vollmer, discuss the results of the 2020 Fantasy football championships. We break down the booms and busts from week 16 and the effect those had on the final week of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 28, 2020 • 16min
Are your ready for more NFL football in 2021? (Podcast)
Michael Barr and Mike Lynch break down some of the biggest sports business stories of the week. Today the duo chats about the first week of NBA action, the AP’s athletes of the year and the NFL’s plan to expand the season to a 17 game schedule in 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 2020 • 35min
NCAA, NHL 2020-21 Season, Peloton
Bloomberg Opinion columnist (plus bestselling author and podcaster extraordinaire) Joe Nocera stops by to talk NCAA, plus Jason, Michael, and Mike Lynch discuss the Rose Bowl, the upcoming NHL season, and Peloton’s acquisition of Precor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2020 • 16min
Fantasy Playoffs Championship Round
Michael Barr, Rich Trueman, and Damian Sassower reflect on week 15 of NFL action, and look ahead to week 16. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 21, 2020 • 22min
The Other Side of the USWNT Fight for Equality
The U.S. Soccer Federation has agreed to revise its policies on working conditions for members of the National Women's Soccer team, after part of a long-running legal battle was settled early this month. Following last week's conversation with USWNT lawyer Cardelle Spangler, this week we catch up with Jamie Wine, partner at Latham and Watkins, which represents U.S. Soccer in the litigation. We discuss the details of the settlement, arguments over fair pay, and common misconceptions associated with the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 17, 2020 • 39min
NBA Makes Fast Break Toward a 'Regular' Season
The NBA returns next week, just two short months after the Lakers captured the 2020 title in the Orlando bubble. Jason and Mike get a sneak peak with NBA Deputy Commissioner, Mark Tatum. They discuss the importance of a quick turnaround for the business of basketball, the organization's relationship with corporate sponsors, and the challenges ahead for a season with teams at home and on the road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2020 • 16min
Fantasy Football Semifinals
Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower reflect on week 14 of NFL action, and look ahead to week 15. Check out Rich’s fantasy football column every Thursday on the Bloomberg Terminal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 2020 • 18min
An Insider's Look at the USWNT Fight for Equality
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