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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.
On a special, all Olympics edition of the show, Bloomberg News reporter Hugo Miller joins from Paris to break down his recent Bloomberg Big Take story about how the city is facing a high-stakes test to rein in the cost of the Games. Special guest host Bloomberg Originals correspondent Vanessa Perdomo also joins for a conversation previewing the Games this year.
France's Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, Trade, Crafts and Tourism Olivia Gregoire joins to talk about ticket demand for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the economic impact of hosting the Olympics.
And US Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland discusses the excitement around Team USA, the global growth of women's sports, America's appeal as a host nation and new opportunities in the Paralympic Games.
Plus, a special conversation from our team on the ground in Paris. Bloomberg TV correspondent Caroline Connan from our Paris bureau sits down with Medef Paris President Charles Znaty to examine the difficulties some Parisian businesses are facing during the Games.  
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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Scarlet Fu and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
First, Bloomberg News national reporter Michael Smith examines the fallout from last Sunday's Copa America final in Miami, where gate crashers stormed Hard Rock Stadium in waves at multiple points during the night in an attempt to enter without tickets. The soccer showdown between Argentina and Colombia was meant to be Miami's dress rehearsal for the 2026 World Cup tournament in the US. Then Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo reports on the WNBA's new $2.2 billion media rights agreement and the New York Liberty's pursuit of the franchise's first championship. She also discusses the news of Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife, Willow Bay, buying a controlling stake in the Los Angeles women’s soccer team, Angel City Football Club. Angel City competes in the National Women’s Soccer League and the $250 million deal makes it the world’s most valuable women’s sports team. Roku Media President Charlie Collier discusses Roku's recent deal with Major League Baseball to broadcast Sunday MLB games for free on The Roku Channel, as well as the growing market for live sports content among streamers.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Scarlet Fu and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
We begin talking about the NBA's new media rights deal with Bloomberg Originals correspondent, Jason Kelly. Next, Peter Sibner, President, ESMG North America of Elite Prospects explains the technological advances happening in the NHL draft.  Finally, Todd duBoef, president of boxing promoter Top Rank , discusses boxing's recent gains in market share and the importance of the Olympics for the sport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join hosts Michael Barr and Scarlet Fu for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
Fresh off of winning the NBA championship, the Boston Celtics are going up for sale. Bloomberg News global business and sports editor Matthew Townsend discusses the potential sale, plus the NFL getting hit with nearly $5 billion in damages after losing a jury trial over anticompetitive features of the NFL Sunday Ticket package.
Then, special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins for a conversation with Goldman Sachs executive Dave Dase. He's co-head of the Wall Street giant's sports franchise division. He talks about the evolution of institutional and outside capital in sports, franchise valuations and investing in the fan experience both in venues and at home.
Plus, a portion of a conversation with Eldridge Industries chairman and CEO Todd Boehly. He's owner of Chelsea FC, and part of ownership teams for the LA Lakers, Sparks and LA Dodgers. He discusses the future of the Dodgers, and the changing landscape and growing opportunities in sports.
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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.
We break down the hockey finals with Keith Wachtel, the Chief Business/Revenue Officer of the NHL
Plus, we hear from Greg Norman and Phil Mickelson about the rise of LIV Golf. It's from the latest edition of Bloomberg's Latitudes with Haslinda Amin.
And we take you to the Bloomberg Invest Summit and bring you conversations with Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner, Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio and Josh Harris, the owner of the Washington Commanders.  
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