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Mar 15, 2024 • 38min

Caitlin Clark's Meteoric Rise, Mountain West's Ready for March Madness

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Noel LaMontagne, former NFL player and now Director at Verdence Capital Advisors focusing on high-net-worth clients in sports and entertainment joins to break down the early big signings and moves in NFL free agency. Then, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adam Minter talks about his latest piece on Iowa women's basketball superstar Caitlin Clark's meteoric rise and what it means for her future, as Fox Sports mulls making her an NIL deal if she stays in college an extra year. Plus, Mountain West Conference commissioner Gloria Nevarez joins to discuss the state of her league and college sports in general ahead of this year's NCAA basketball tournament, where a lot of her teams have high hopes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 40min

College Athletes Unionizing, Karl-Anthony Towns

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. First, Bloomberg News US Sports Reporter Randall Williams on Lebron James's latest business ventures and the renovation plans for Arrowhead stadium.  Then, Marty Edel, co-chair at Goulston and Storrs Sports Law Practice and adjunct professor at Columbia University, talks about the Dartmouth men's basketball team voting to unionize and the impact that may have on the NCAA's overall business model. And NBA All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns joins the show to talk about the team's current season success and his thoughts on the Timberwolves's new ownership group.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 39min

Billionaire Athletes, CEO of Bridgestone Golf

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. First, Bloomberg News reporter Kim Bhasin on how it's become easier than ever for athletes to becoming billionaires plus Steph Curry's quest for sneaker stardom.  Then, Bloomberg Originals Chief Correspondent Jason Kelly talks about his newest show that he co-hosts with Alex Rodriguez called The Deal.  And the CEO of Bridgestone Golf, Dan Murphy, stops by to talk about the company's partnership with golf legend Tiger Woods and the growth of the sport internationally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 2min

Introducing: The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly

The Deal, hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, features intimate conversations with business titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs who reveal their investment philosophies, pivotal career moves and the ones that got away. From Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals, The Deal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Bloomberg Carplay, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Television, and Bloomberg Originals on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 38min

What is Jet Suit Racing, Stories from Super Bowl 58

Join hosts Michael Barr and guests hosts Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. First, Marquell Martin, Founder and CEO of 3point0 Labs on the future of combat sports and what's in stored for his client Francis Ngannou Then, Richard Browning, founder of chief test pilot for Gravity Industries discusses what it takes to fly a Jet Suit and then race them! Plus, Vanessa and Randall break down their experiences from radio row at the MGM Resorts International in Las Vegas for Super Bowl 58 and their conversations with former San Francisco 49ers Tony Gladney and current NFL player Saquon Barkley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 16, 2024 • 44min

NBA All Star Weekend Hits Indy, Tiger Wood's New TaylorMade Deal

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. First, a recap of the Super Bowl, which was the most watched program in US television history. They break down one of the biggest nights for sports betting with Anna Sainsbury, CEO and co-founder of GeoComply, a cybersecurity and data collection firm. They also hear from Kevin Krim, CEO at EDO for a look at some of the most impactful Super Bowl commercials. Then, they break down the new partnership between TaylorMade Golf and Tiger Woods with Bloomberg business of sports reporter Maxwell Adler. Plus, Indiana Pacers President and COO Mel Raines joins to talk about how her team and Indianapolis got ready to host NBA All Star Weekend and how she's preparing to take over as chief executive officer once longtime team executive Rick Fuson retires.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 44min

Super Bowl 58 Preview with Chiefs, 49ers Presidents

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. In this special Big Game edition of the show, the team speaks with presidents from both teams competing for this year's Lombardi trophy. Kansas City Chiefs president Mark Donovan speaks with Scarlet and Alix Steel about Taylor Swift's impact on the Chiefs' fanbase, and whether or not he's ready to call their current run with head coach Andy Reid and superstar QB Patrick Mahomes a dynasty. Michael, Scarlet and Damian speak with San Francisco 49ers president Al Guido for his team's perspective on the game, including his thoughts on Mr. Irrelevant, Brock Purdy appearing in his first Super Bowl. He also discusses his global talent advisory firm, Elevate. Then, former Raiders CEO and current CBS analyst Amy Trask joins from Las Vegas to talk about some of the top offseason headlines and to set the scene for the first-ever Las Vegas Super Bowl.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Feb 3, 2024 • 38min

Carlyle's Rubenstein Buying Orioles, BetMGM CEO on First Vegas Super Bowl

Join hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.  Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to break down some big money headlines from this last week, including a new $3 billion dollar investment in the PGA Tour, and a group led by Carlyle Group co-founder David Rubenstein reaching a deal to buy the Baltimore Orioles.  Then, Milwaukee Bucks president Peter Feigin talks through another winning season for his team, and the economic impact his team and arena are having on the community. He also talks about the surprising decision to replace their head coach midseason. Plus, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt joins to share his insight into the US sports betting landscape ahead of the first-ever Las Vegas Super Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 26, 2024 • 38min

Netflix Lands WWE, Former NFL MVP Joe Theismann's Big Game Picks

Join hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.Bloomberg News athletes and celebrities reporter Kim Bhasin joins to break down Netflix’s $5 billion dollar acquisition of the exclusive rights to WWE’s “Raw”, marking the streamer’s first big move into live events.Then, they welcome Alex Beckman, co-founder and CEO of AI chat platform ON for a behind scenes look at how his firm is enhancing the fan experience, and creating new revenue streams for sports teams.Plus, hear a conversation with former NFL MVP quarterback Joe Theismann about how NIL deals are reshaping colleges sports, his thoughts on NFL Championship weekend and more, as heard live on Bloomberg Surveillance on Bloomberg Radio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 44min

Amazon and Diamond Sports Strike a Deal, Jay Williams on Documenting Athletes

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Bloomberg News Distressed Debt reporter Erin Hudson talks about Diamond Sports Group reaching a restructuring deal with its debt holders and Amazon. Plus, Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway on the NBA's new national TV contract and why everyone is looking to get a piece of the action. And longtime ESPN basketball analyst, radio host and now co-founder of Improbable Media, Jay Williams talks about his partnership with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the state of NCAA Basketball. CORRECTION: Initially uploaded a shortened version of Jay Williams interview. Edited to include the full conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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