Bloomberg Business of Sports
Bloomberg Business of Sports
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.Social links:
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Spain's Win Caps Big World Cup for Media; Seattle Sounders CMO Ro Vega
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 f…
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The World Cup Is Officially Over: Reporting Live From MetLife Stadium
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 w…
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World Cup Final Preview, Olympic Cross Country Skier Jessie Diggins
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,…
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US Loses in World Cup Match Marred by Controversy; KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer
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 Folar…
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LeBron's Exit, Tech-Driven Leagues, Rise of Pro Flag Football
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 fa…
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MLS Next Pro Tries to Build Off World Cup Momentum
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 a…
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BONUS: MLB Takes Over South Of France, With CC Sabathia, Jimmy Rollins & More
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 increas…
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Special Edition: How Niche Sports Built The Culture That Mainstream Follows
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, …
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Knicks Unite New York City in Finals Win, Draws Massive TV Audience
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 fra…
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BONUS: FC Dallas President & Co-Chair Dan Hunt on Hosting World Cup Games
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.
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