Eli Manning Eyes NY Giants Stake; WNBA Star Jewell Loyd
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. Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is putting together an investment group to bid for a piece of the National Football League team, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to break down Manning's reported bid and who else might be involved. WNBA star and Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd joins to talk about her recent acquisition of lending platform Help With My Loan through her single-family office, Loyd & Co., plus her mission-driven financial firm co-founded with her brother, Jarryd Loyd. Plus, a check in on pickleball's growth with Major League Pickleball commissioner Samin Odhwani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Braves' 19 Million Dollar Tax Battle, Fight Night in NYC
Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. The Atlanta Braves, the country’s only publicly traded Major League Baseball team, is facing off against the US tax code in a lonely battle that threatens to cost the franchise millions. Bloomberg News Finance reporter Bill Allison on the Atlanta Brave’s tax-hike battle over player pay. Then, David Abrams, founding partner of private equity firm Velocity Capital Management, and Unique Sports Group CEO Will Salthouse on Velocity's recently announced investment into USG, a leading football (soccer) talent representation agency based in the UK. Plus, Matchroom Boxing Chairman Eddie Hearn on the state of the sweet science, his promotion's big event next week in NYC, as well as the emergence of one of the world's top fighter's, Jaron "Boots" EnnisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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WNBA Welcomes Paige Bueckers; Dallas Stars CEO Brad Alberts
Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. The WNBA's Dallas Wings drafted rising star Paige Bueckers on draft night this past week. Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams was at the draft and joined to talk about the WNBA's bright future - and how players are still working to get a pay raise. Then, Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison was part of a media-only event and talked about the team's choice to trade away fan favorite Luka Doncic. Bloomberg Dallas bureau chief Julie Fine was in attendance and shared her reaction to the press event. We also hear her conversation with Dallas Stars President and CEO Brad Alberts . Plus, former NFL pro, executive director of NFL FLAG and RCX Sports CEO Izell Reese joins to discuss the future of flag football and participation in youth sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MLB's Growing Wealth Gap; Bloomberg's Brackets for a Cause Winners
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. For the first time in the 10-year history of Bloomberg's March Madness bracket challenge, there is a back-to-back winner: dating app Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd. Vanessa discusses this year's challenge that sees entrants donate money to charity. Plus, we recap this year's NCAA tournament. Then, Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway joins to break down his reporting on the growing divide between the MLB's wealthiest franchises and those with smaller payrolls and how it impacts play on the field. Finally, VOW founder and CEO Jennifer Brisman joins to discuss her company's BSB event and guest management platform, the "experience economy" and how they use technology geared at improving the live sports experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NFL Owners Meetings, Previewing 2025 Masters
Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and guest host Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Bloomberg News global business of sports reporter Randall Williams reports on the biggest developments to come out of the annual NFL owners meetings, including the league's plans to launch men’s and women’s pro flag football leagues as early as next year. Then, Bloomberg News business of sports reporter Vanessa Perdomo sits down with Learfield President and CEO Cole Gahagan to discuss his leadership plans and broader vision for one of the largest sports media and technology companies in college athletics. Plus, Sports journalist and author Ann Liguori looks ahead to the 2025 Masters and discusses the state of golf as the saga between the PGA and the Saudi-backed LIV tour continues on an uncertain path. 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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