Bloomberg Business of Sports

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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.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Big Viewership for MLB's Fall Classic; Briana Scurry Talks Goalies

    Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.  An average of 51 million people across the US, Canada and Japan tuned in to see the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in the final game of baseball’s World Series on last Saturday.The entire seven-game series had an average of 34 million viewers across the three countries, marking the largest audience for the championship since 1992 and a 19% increase from last year, according to Major League Baseball. The series was an international contest between Canada’s only MLB team and the Dodgers, whose roster includes Japanese baseball stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. On this episode, hear from: Sara Gotfredson, founder and CEO of Trailblazing Sports Group, a boutique firm specializing in the creation of women’s sports marketing initiatives and partnerships Briana Scurry, former USWNT goalkeeper, National Soccer Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic gold-medalist and member of the iconic 1999 Women’s World Cup champions sits down for a one-on-one with Vanessa Perdomo on goalies and more as part of our new Business of Soccer series Al Leiter, MLB Network Analyst, and a 19-year Major League veteran and two-time World Series champion talks a wild finish to the MLB season with a highly watched World Series and looks ahead to a busy offseason See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Business of Soccer Ep. 4: Soccer’s Scapegoat Or Heroic Champion; Dissecting Goalkeepers 

    On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports: The Business of Soccer, host Vanessa Perdomo steps back into her old world and breaks down the goalkeeper position through the lens of two superstars.  Briana Scurry, former USWNT goalkeeper, National Soccer Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic gold-medalist and member of the iconic 1999 Women’s World Cup champions, speaks to us about what it was like being the goalkeeper of the most famous women’s team in the world, being a trailblazer in women’s sports and the marketability of goalkeepers.  Maarten Paes, FC Dallas goalkeeper and 2024 MLS All-star, discussed with us how he works to bring his leadership and competitive mentality from the field into his business deals, as well as discussing the growth he’s seen in soccer in the US and how he expects it to skyrocket after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    48 min

  3. 31 OCT

    A Trip to Nike's Headquarters, Changes in College Sports and ESPN's 'Vibe Check'

    Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. -Bloomberg News Senior Reporter Kim Bhasin was able to visit Nike's headquarters in Beavertown, Oregon for an up-close-look at some of the sportswear company's latest innovations....and he's here to take us through them - ESPN has a new show streaming on Disney+ called 'Vibe Check'...hosted by Elle Duncan, Chiney Ogwumike and Ari Chambers. Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly got a chance to sit down with Elle, Chiney and Ari from the sidelines of the USC Next Level Sports conference in LA and they spoke about their new show, the WNBA and more.  - The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics is an independent group of thought leaders that have played an active role in shaping collegiate sports. Recently, the commission did a survey of Division I leaders nationwide to take thei temperature on all the big changes in college sports over the last few years. For key takewaways we hear from Knight Commssion on Intercollegiate Athletics CEO Amy Privette Perko See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    51 min

  4. 30 OCT

    Special Edition: A Vibe Check on ESPN's 'Vibe Check'

    On this special edition of the show, Bloomberg Original chief correspondent Jason Kelly speaks with Elle Duncan, Chiney Ogwumike and Ari Chambers, hosts of 'Vibe Check' - a new show from ESPN, streaming on Disney+ with a focus on women's sports. They spoke about their new show, the WNBA, and the landscape for women's sports from the sidelines of the USC Next Level Sports conference in LA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 min

  5. 24 OCT

    FBI Arrests NBA Players, Coaches in Sports Gambling Scheme

    Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.Professional basketball player Terry Rozier told a friend in 2023 that he planned to take himself out of a game early with a minor injury. The friend, Deniro Laster, used the tip to place more than $200,000 in bets predicting Rozier would fall short of his usual point total.By the next morning, federal prosecutors say, the two men were counting their winnings together in Rozier’s home. The athlete, who was a guard for the National Basketball Association’s Charlotte Hornets at the time, played just nine minutes against the New Orleans Pelicans and checked out. That incident, described in a federal indictment unsealed on Thursday in Brooklyn, now sits at the center of one of the most sweeping sports gambling cases ever brought by the US Justice Department — one that stretches from locker rooms to underground poker clubs controlled by New York’s biggest mafia families.Rozier, now with the NBA’s Miami Heat, and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested Thursday morning and charged as part of two separate criminal schemes related to illegal sports betting, federal prosecutors said.Soon after the arrests, Rozier and Billups were placed on immediate leave from their teams. FBI Director Kash Patel and Brooklyn federal prosecutors said at least 30 people were arrested across 11 states, including current and former NBA players and coaches.On this episode, hear from: Bloomberg News senior reporter Myles Miller for more on the massive NBA gambling scandal Bloomberg News global business of sports reporter Ira Boudway on another NBA controversy in which the LA Clippers might have found ways to circumvent the league's salary cap rules Bloomberg TV anchor Dani Burger for a portion of her conversation with Carlyle CEO Harvey Schwartz and Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Laurent Mekies on their new partnership See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min

  6. 20 OCT

    Business of Soccer Ep. 3: Mexico's Passion For The Game And Turning It Into Profits

    On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports: The Business of Soccer, Vanessa Perdomo breaks down the landscape of the sport in Mexico, as the host nation of the World Cup that has the closest ties to the game but that is still looking to capitalize on their fans' passion. On this episode hear from:  Sam Porter, owner and co-managing member of Club Necaxa in Liga MX, on the potential upside for the business side of soccer in Mexico, coming in as an American investor into the industry and his recent appointment as Chief Strategy Officer for Apollo Sports Capital.  Bloomberg’s Gonzalo Soto on how Mexico is preparing to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, why certain cities were chosen diving into their deep roots in soccer and their club’s storied past and why Mexico’s LigaMX is so closely tied to Major League Soccer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 3m

  7. 17 OCT

    Trump Warns Boston, LA of Relocating Major Events, TeamSnap CEO Peter Frintzilas

    Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Bloomberg's Sri Taylor on President Trump's comments that he could seek to move the 2026 FIFA World Cup games out of Boston and shift the 2028 Olympics from Los Angeles if he thought those cities weren't properly prepared or if conditions weren't safe. Bloomberg News global business of sports reporter Ira Boudway on his recent Bloomberg Businessweek piece on Dick's Sporting Goods recent success relatively to its competition driven by spending on youth sports Peter Frintzilas, the CEO of TeamSnap, a leading management platform for youth sports and coaches, on his company and private equity's push into the space See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  8. 11 OCT

    Ronaldo Hits Billionaire Status, Former NFL Pro Bowler Greg Olsen Talks Football

    Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Bloomberg Wealth reporter Dylan Sloan on Cristiano Ronaldo officially becoming a billionaire this week Bloomberg Businessweek contributor Michael Croley on MLB slugger Mike Trout's plans to build a high-end and high-tech golf course in New Jersey Former NFL Pro Bowler and Fox Sports NFL analyst Greg Olsen on the NFL season so far and Youth Inc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    38 min
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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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