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.Apple is expected to win the rights to stream Formula 1 races on Apple TV+ in the United States thanks to a $150 million bid, rights currently held by Disney’s ESPN, according to a report by Business Insider. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Media Analyst Geetha Ranganathan breaks down what this means for Apple moving forward. Then, Bloomberg News Global Business of Sports reporter Randall Williams on NBA officially beginning the process to expand for the first time in more than two decades. Why Las Vegas and Seattle are favoredPlus, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi on the pending sale of the Tampa Bay Rays, the upcoming trade deadline and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NYC Casinos Could Become World's Biggest; Atlanta Embraces Soccer
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.Bidders for three New York City-area casino licenses are projecting revenue that would place them among the most lucrative resorts in the world, according to an analysis of their proposals.In Manhattan, the Freedom Plaza project is expected to generate $2.2 billion in annual revenue in its first year of operation, rising to $4.2 billion by year 10, while billionaire Steve Cohen’s project near Citi Field in Queens is forecast to produce $3.9 billion annually by year three, according to executive summaries the bidders filed with the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board. Bloomberg News New York City and State reporter Laura Nahmias joins to discuss the big money prospects for gaming in the NYC-area.Then, Bloomberg News global business of sports reporter Ira Boudway discusses the latest as college athletes begin to receive pay from their schools following the NCAA's settlement.Plus, Vanessa Perdomo sits down with Dan Corso, President of the Atlanta Sports Council and head of the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, along with Tim Zulawski, President of AMB Sports and Entertainment, which owns Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the Atlanta Falcons. They discuss Atlanta hosting the FIFA Club World Cup, how they're both looking forward to the city hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup and how they're hoping to build Atlanta into a major hub for soccer in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Special Edition: The Business of Soccer Ep. 2: Andres Cantor & Atlanta Sports
Join host Vanessa Perdomo as she speaks to some of the key players, leaders and newsmakers in the world of soccer ahead of the FIFA World Cup coming to the US in 2026. On this edition, Vanessa speaks with:- Legendary broadcaster Andres Cantor- Dan Corso, President of the Atlanta Sports Council and head of the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee and Tim Zulawski, President of AMB Sports and EntertainmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WNBA Plans Expansion; Rich Paul's New Masterclass
Join hosts Michael Barr 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 joins to do a check in on the sneaker industry. He discusses his reporting on New Balance relaunching its basketball business with new NBA top draft selection Cooper Flagg as a big part of its efforts, plus how Nike's latest upbeat forecast suggests that CEO Elliott Hill's plans for the brand might be starting to work. Then, Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss the WNBA's plans to add three teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia with a record expansion fee. Plus, a special conversation with Klutch Sports founder and CEO Rich Paul about his latest project with Masterclass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Oklahoma City Celebrates First NBA Title
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. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 7 win Sunday over the Indiana Pacers delivered the most-watched NBA finals game in six years, Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN said. The Thunder’s 103-91 victory averaged 16.4 million viewers, the network said in a statement Monday, citing Nielsen data. The entire series averaged 10.3 million viewers per game, the least since 2021. Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss this year’s finals and some of the other big headlines in the NBA, including Cooper Flagg going first in the NBA Draft. Then, Michael Israel, Chief Information & Technology Officer of the Kraft Group joins to discuss some of the innovations he’s helping to spearhead across the company and including at Gillette Stadium and how Kraft Group is using artificial intelligence. Then, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joins to talk about the Thunder bringing an NBA championship to his town, what it took to bring an NBA franchise there to begin with and what the team’s success means going forward. Plus, we hear a portion of the latest episode of “The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly”, featuring Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio and legendary football coach Bill Belichick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu 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 final score.
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