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Bloomberg Business of Sports

Bloomberg Business of Sports

Bloomberg 1056 Episodes Jul 3, 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

LeBron's Exit, Tech-Driven Leagues, Rise of Pro Flag Football Jul 3, 2026 2337 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.Mike McCarley, founder and CEO of TMRW Sports, discusses the intersection of sports, media, and technology, detailing how the company is redefining the fan experience with high-tech ventures like the TGL golf league. McCarley talks about what it takes to bu
MLS Next Pro Tries to Build Off World Cup Momentum Jun 26, 2026 2315 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.Ali Curtis, President of MLS Next Pro, discusses how MLS Next pro is going to try to build off the momentum of the World Cup once it ends.Curtis talks about how MLS Next Pro will help get the next generation ready to compete at the highest level. This
BONUS: MLB Takes Over South Of France, With CC Sabathia, Jimmy Rollins & More  Jun 25, 2026 3964 On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, host Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione is reporting from Cannes, France for the Cannes Lion festival. Over the last few years it has become a hotbed for athletes, teams and leagues to come and get some face time with brands in the hopes of increasing brand deals and partnerships to grow revenue.  New to the scene this year was Major Lea
Special Edition: How Niche Sports Built The Culture That Mainstream Follows Jun 24, 2026 1719 On this special bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, host Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione ventured to Cannes, France for the Cannes Lion festival where she moderated a panel at Stagwell’s Sport Beach about how smaller sports build culture moments. The sports that shape taste, drive fashion, and influence what's cool rarely start at the center. They start at the edges, built by athlete
Knicks Unite New York City in Finals Win, Draws Massive TV Audience Jun 19, 2026 2251 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.The New York Knicks ended one of the longest championship droughts in the NBA, bringing relief to their long-suffering fans.Last Saturday night, the franchise won its first title since 1973, and third all-time, with a 94-90 win at the San Antonio Spurs in G
BONUS: FC Dallas President & Co-Chair Dan Hunt on Hosting World Cup Games Jun 14, 2026 959 On this special bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, we hear a conversation with Bloomberg News Texas bureau chief Julie Fine and Dallas FC president and co-owner Dan Hunt about how Texas is preparing to host nine FIFA World Cup matches, its economic impact and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FIFA World Cup in North America Kicks Off Jun 12, 2026 2339 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 as the FIFA World Cup kicks off across America.This week's show features: Gonzalo Soto, Bloomberg's Mexico City bureau chief for a look at how Mexico is preparing to host games amid unrest. Alan Rothenberg, former US Soccer president, chairman and CEO of t
Knicks-Spurs Finals Clash Elevates Jalen Brunson to NYC Royalty Jun 5, 2026 2338 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. The New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals for the first time this century and facing emerging superstar Victor Wembanyama promises to become one of the most-watched championships in league history. In his second season, the 22-year-old Wembanyama is maki
Business of Soccer: Napoli Potentially Becoming Next $2 Billion Sports City Jun 4, 2026 2023 Join host Vanessa Perdomo for a special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Soccer as she speaks with Matt Rizzetta, the founder and managing partner of Underdog Global Partners. He is the owner of multiple sports franchises across Italy including Campobosso FC, Donna Roma and Napoli Basketball. Rizzetta has had conversations with the owners of SSC Napoli about building the brand of Napoli into a
'The Messi Effect' with The Athletic's Paul Tenorio & SailGP's Andrew Thompson May 29, 2026 2342 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: Paul Tenorio, senior writer at The Athletic and author of "The Messi Effect" on how soccer superstar Lionel Messi changed the sport & how the upcoming FIFA World Cup could boost the sport even more in the US Andrew Thompson,
Indy 500, The 'Double', First Women's Sports Franchise to Hit $1 Billion May 22, 2026 2261 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: Indycar President Doug Boles on the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.  Professional auto racing driver Katherine Legge on becoming the first woman to attempt the racing double this weekend Golden State Valkyries preside
MLB Legend Mariano Rivera & LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman May 15, 2026 2341 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: Mariano Rivera, five-time World Series Champion, World Series MVP and New York Yankees legend from the Latinos in Sports event in Miami Tom Glick, CEO of Hometown Soccer Holdings, a joint venture between MLS and KKR to accelerat

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