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Bloomberg Business of Sports

Bloomberg Business of Sports

Bloomberg 1056 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams 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.

Episodes

Yankees President Randy Levine on College Sports; Washington Commanders Co-Owner Mark Ein
Yankees President Randy Levine on College Sports; Washington Commanders Co-Owner Mark Ein Sep 18, 2026 2319 Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. This week's show features: Janet Lorin, Bloomberg news higher education reporter discusses her panel discussion with New York Yankees President Randy Levine and Candice Storey Lee, Vice Chancellor of Athletics & University Affairs and Athletic Directo
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell; Growing Pro Volleyball & USMNT's Matt Freese
NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell; Growing Pro Volleyball & USMNT's Matt Freese Sep 12, 2026 2312 Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. This week's show features: Steve O'Donnell, CEO of NASCAR on the sport's growth Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist and former professional beach volleyball player on her investment in pro volleyball and the upcoming 2028 Olympics Matt
LA Rams President Kevin Demoff on Building NFL Footprint Overseas
LA Rams President Kevin Demoff on Building NFL Footprint Overseas Sep 4, 2026 2335 Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.They include a conversation on the NBA stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year after finding the team had circumvented salary cap rules.This week's show features:- Kevin Demoff, Pres
UEFA Pursues Infantino Criminal Case, Unrivaled, the Laver Cup
UEFA Pursues Infantino Criminal Case, Unrivaled, the Laver Cup Aug 28, 2026 2897 Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features: Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league. Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for pri
ESPN Digital's Chris Jason Sees Growth in ESPN Fantasy Football Space
ESPN Digital's Chris Jason Sees Growth in ESPN Fantasy Football Space Aug 21, 2026 2331 Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.They include a conversation on Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners and owner of the LA Dodgers flipping control of the Lakers within a year. He has explored other steps to pay down loans from his insurers.This week's show also features:- Chris Jason
Private Money Flex for Lakers, Yankees; President of DAZN US on Regional Broadcasts
Private Money Flex for Lakers, Yankees; President of DAZN US on Regional Broadcasts Aug 14, 2026 2243 Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. This week's show features: Hannah Miller, Bloomberg News Media Industry Reporter  Walker Jacobs, Chief Revenue Officer of DAZN and President of DAZN US, on the company's expansion in regional sports media rights Evan Dabby CEO of NJ Youth Soccer, on
BONUS: PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Ends Talks of LIV Golf Tie-Up
BONUS: PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp Ends Talks of LIV Golf Tie-Up Aug 7, 2026 818 In an exclusive interview, PGA Tour boss Brian Rolapp said there's no merger and no conversations with LIV Golf, stating the PGA Tour has been concentrated on its own product. Speaking to Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Money, Rolapp said the PGA Tour has been mainly focused on improving its product, introducing a new format with a two-tier series and increased player compensation to counter
Novig's New York Mets Partnership & Growing Sports Prediction Markets
Novig's New York Mets Partnership & Growing Sports Prediction Markets Aug 7, 2026 2344 Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. This week's show features: Jake Paul, professional fighter and celebrity influencer on his combat fighting company Most Valuable Promotions partnering with the PFL in a conversation along with MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, PFL CEO John Martin and Bloomb
BONUS: Jake Paul's Plan To Challenge the UFC
BONUS: Jake Paul's Plan To Challenge the UFC Aug 6, 2026 1623 On this bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, Vanessa is joined by Bloomberg TV's Romaine Bostick for a conversation with fighter and celebrity influencer Jake Paul. Paul's combat-sports company Most Valuable Promotions is merging with the Professional Fighters League, aiming to take on the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Romaine & Vanessa speak with Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-f
Athletes Unlimited CEO Jon Patricof Talks Softball, Washington Commanders President Mark Clouse
Athletes Unlimited CEO Jon Patricof Talks Softball, Washington Commanders President Mark Clouse Jul 31, 2026 2309 Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. This week's show features: Mark Clouse, president of the NFL's Washington Commanders in a fireside chat with Randall Williams Jon Patricof, co-founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited on the latest season of its Unlimited Softball League & the sport's gr
BONUS: Fireside Chat with Washington Commanders President Mark Clouse
BONUS: Fireside Chat with Washington Commanders President Mark Clouse Jul 30, 2026 2084 Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.On this special, bonus edition of the show, we hear Randall's conversation with Washington Commanders president Mark Clouse. He stopped by the Bloomberg Washington DC bureau for a Bloomberg Newsmakers fireside conversation before a live audience to discuss
Business of Soccer: Liverpool FC Is On a US Tour After World Cup
Business of Soccer: Liverpool FC Is On a US Tour After World Cup Jul 28, 2026 1257 Join host Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione and special guest host, Business of Sports reporter Kaitlyn Pohly for an interview with the CEO of Liverpool FC and Fenway Sports Group International, Billy Hogan. Liverpool is currently on an international friendly tour in the US hitting Nashville, New York and Chicago looking to build on the summer of soccer in the US and get in front of as many of their 26 mil

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