• Bloomberg Business of Sports

  • By: Bloomberg
  • Podcast

Bloomberg Business of Sports

By: Bloomberg
  • Summary

  • 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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Episodes
  • Bill Belichick's Next Phase At UNC; The NBA's Economics Problem
    Dec 27 2024

    Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and guest hosts Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

    Former New York Times bestselling author and Emmy-winning film and television producer Jeff Benedict shares his thoughts on NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick's decision to coach at the University of North Carolina and how it impacts the college landscape and his legacy.

    With the NBA's recent early season ratings coming in lower, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Tyler Cowen discusses why he believes the decline could be a symptom of a larger problem for the league.

    Plus, we dive into the business of air travel for professional teams and athletes with Elevate Aviation Group CEO Greg Raiff.

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    39 mins
  • BONUS: Texas Permanent Bets Big on Sports Ventures With Velocity CM
    Dec 21 2024

    On this special bonus edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, Velocity Capital Management founding partner David Abrams and Texas Permanent School Fund CEO and CIO Robert "Bob" Borden detail the latter's recent anchor investment of $200 million into Velocity’s flagship Opportunity Fund. They also react to the news of legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick agreeing to terms with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels, and what it signals about future investments in the college sports landscape.

    They speak with hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower.

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    23 mins
  • Former NFL Head Coach Brian Billick On Playoff Picture; How LIV Pushed PGA To Pay Up
    Dec 20 2024

    Join hosts Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and guest hosts Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

    Former Super Bowl winning NFL head coach and NFL Network analyst Brian Billick joins to share his thoughts on the NFL season as we head closer to the playoffs, with players like Josh Allen and teams like the Philadelphia Eagles playing their best at the right time.

    Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adam Minter joins to discuss his latest piece on how Saudi-backed LIV Golf has pressured the PGA to boost player pay and more.

    Plus, hear a portion of a special conversation Jason Kelly had with former NBA All Star Jamal Mashburn.

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    39 mins

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