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Bloomberg Business of Sports

Bloomberg Business of Sports

Bloomberg 1056 Episodes Aug 21, 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

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
Spain's Win Caps Big World Cup for Media; Seattle Sounders CMO Ro Vega
Spain's Win Caps Big World Cup for Media; Seattle Sounders CMO Ro Vega Jul 24, 2026 2324 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.Spain’s defeat of Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final scored a record US TV audience of more than 62 million viewers, including 38.9 million fans for Fox Corp.’s English-language broadcast, according to Nielsen ratings.The global soccer c
The World Cup Is Officially Over: Reporting Live From MetLife Stadium 
The World Cup Is Officially Over: Reporting Live From MetLife Stadium  Jul 19, 2026 1312 Join hosts Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione and Randall Williams as they record minutes after the final whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from MetLife Stadium. This was the end to the biggest World Cup in history and it ended in an epic way: Spain are World champions after winning in extra time which was bad news for the tens of thousands of Argentina fans in the audience.See omnystudio.com/listene
World Cup Final Preview, Olympic Cross Country Skier Jessie Diggins
World Cup Final Preview, Olympic Cross Country Skier Jessie Diggins Jul 17, 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. The 2026 World Cup final is set, capping off a tournament that’s delivered plenty of memorable moments for football fans around the globe. The tournament, which concludes on Sunday with the final between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey, has been a
US Loses in World Cup Match Marred by Controversy; KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer
US Loses in World Cup Match Marred by Controversy; KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer Jul 10, 2026 2258 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. Team USA’s run in the World Cup came to an end on Monday as it failed to make the quarterfinals, while outrage over FIFA’s decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play continued to simmer. Belgium pounced early with a goal about nine minut

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