Bloomberg Business of Sports

 Michael Barr, Rich Trueman, and Damian Sassower look ahead to week 11 action. Rich proposed trading one of the most coveted players in fanasty football this season. Want to find out who? You gotta listen to the podcast. And check back in next week to see if Barr has advanced in his survivor pool. It's down to 35 teams and he's getting antsy. Check out Rich’s fantasy football column every Thursday on the Bloomberg Terminal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The basics of the modern Patriots story are well-known -- six rings, Hall of Famers all around and one of the world's most valuable sports franchises. But Jeff Benedict's "The Dynasty" goes deeper than anyone has before on the Beatles-esque collaboration among an owner, a coach, and a star player. Benedict dives in and compares notes with Lynchie and Jason, bringing the Pats' business story to the fore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Managing a major Division I, public university athletic department through a global pandemic -- as part of one of the most powerful conferences in the NCAA -- is pushing Patrick Hobbs to use everything he's learned as an administrator, lawyer and dealmaker. The former law school dean talks to Jason and Mike about negotiating apparel deals, the power of a conference television network and getting back to the football field (and soon, the basketball court).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Kelly, Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower previewed week 10 of the NFL Season as Michael Barr was out this week.Can you figure out who is your league's most valuable fantasy player? Well look no further as Rich gives you a couple of candidates.The team also looks into possible trade targets as the playoffs are just around the corner.As always check out Rich’s fantasy football column every Thursday on the Bloomberg Terminal all season long. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBD is getting a hard look from professional sports leagues seeking pain management alternatives. Jason Kelly and Mike Lynch speak with the co-founder and CEO of the CBD sports drink company DEFY, Megan Bushell. The business is co-founded by former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis. They discuss the future for CBD products in sports, the difficulties the pandemic pose for DEFY, and the impact of recent legal triumphs for the marijuana industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports betting is back in the headlines after a trio of states voted in favor of ballot measures aimed at legalizing gaming initiatives. Jason Kelly, Michael Barr, and Mike Lynch speak with Nigel Eccles, co-founder & CEO of sports app, Flick, and co-founder and former CEO of fantasy sports and betting platform FanDuel, about the gaming industry, and the path forward for his new sports chat platform, Flick. The app has drawn investments from several top-tier venture capital firms. They discuss Flick's deal with BetMGM in the U.S., the transformation of fan engagement during the pandemic, and why Flick is targeting sports influencers for the platform. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman, and Damian Sassower reflect on week 8 of NFL action, and look ahead to week 9. Check out Rich’s fantasy football column every Thursday on the Bloomberg Terminal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nothing against "Dancing With The Stars," but Monday Night Football needs to return to network television. At least if you ask Michael Barr. He's joined by Jason Kelly and Mike Lynch for a wide-ranging chat around NFL ratings, NY Mets ownership, and the Wynn Resorts-NASCAR betting partnership. They also discuss the Supreme Court's refusal to stop an antitrust suit against the NFL and DirecTV over the cost of Sunday Ticket package of out-of-market football games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's a Rhodes Scholar, a former professional football player and now a neurosurgeon on the front lines of a global pandemic. What can't Myron Rolle do? The former Florida State standout joins for a candid and personal conversation about the state of the game and the state of the worldwide health crisis. He talks about his family -- the extended one for whom football is the family business, and his own growing brood, including his twins born just a couple months back.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr and Rich Trueman had to do the heavy lifting this week as Damian Sassower was away on jury duty.However they still were able to give you some nuggets for your fantasy team as they look ahead to week 8 action.Check out Rich’s fantasy football column every Thursday on the Bloomberg Terminal.Rich made a couple picks that could keep your team going strong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.