Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Atlanta Braves CEO Derek Schiller and Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei from the Nasdaq floor about the Braves' spin-off from Liberty Media into a separate public company. The move makes the 2021 World Series champions the only MLB team that is publicly traded team.

Plus, Bloomberg News sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to detail the rise in foreign investment interest in UK Premier League clubs, and recent insider trading headlines about British billionaire Joe Lewis, who controls the Tottenham Hotspur.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Atlanta Braves CEO Derek Schiller and Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei from the Nasdaq floor about the Braves' spin-off from Liberty Media into a separate public company. The move makes the 2021 World Series champions the only MLB team that is publicly traded team.
Plus, Bloomberg News sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to detail the rise in foreign investment interest in UK Premier League clubs, and recent insider trading headlines about British billionaire Joe Lewis, who controls the Tottenham Hotspur.

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.

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.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Damian Sassower follow the money in the world of sports, taking listeners inside decisions that power the multibillion dollar industry.

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A Stock Market First for the First-Place Braves

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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 as the FIFA World Cup kicks off across America.This week's show features:
Gonzalo Soto, Bloomberg's Mexico City bureau chief for a look at how Mexico is preparing to host games amid unrest.
Alan Rothenberg, former US Soccer president, chairman and CEO of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, chairman of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup and author of "The Big Bounce"
Alexi Lalas, former soccer player and member of the US national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, and current FOX Sports soccer analyst

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 as the FIFA World Cup kicks off across America.This week's show features:
<ul>
<li>Gonzalo Soto, Bloomberg's Mexico City bureau chief for a look at how Mexico is preparing to host games amid unrest.</li>
<li>Alan Rothenberg, former US Soccer president, chairman and CEO of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, chairman of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup and author of "The Big Bounce"</li>
<li>Alexi Lalas, former soccer player and member of the US national team in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, and current FOX Sports soccer analyst</li>
</ul>

FIFA World Cup in North America Kicks Off 

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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 reaching the NBA Finals for the first time this century and facing emerging superstar Victor Wembanyama promises to become one of the most-watched championships in league history.


In his second season, the 22-year-old Wembanyama is making a case to be the next face of the league, Kosner said. His unique mix of size and skill — he’s the league’s best shot-blocker while also a skilled shooter and ballhandler — has led him to be nicknamed “The Alien.”


The Knicks have their own superstar in Jalen Brunson, a crafty 6-foot-2 guard who could make a claim on being the league’s biggest star by leading New York to its first title in more than 50 years.
This week's show features:
Randall Williams on the road as he travels to cover the NBA Finals firsthand
Joe Perello, former New York City Chief Marketing Officer

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 reaching the NBA Finals for the first time this century and facing emerging superstar Victor Wembanyama promises to become one of the most-watched championships in league history.
 In his second season, the 22-year-old Wembanyama is making a case to be the next face of the league, Kosner said. His unique mix of size and skill &mdash; he&rsquo;s the league&rsquo;s best shot-blocker while also a skilled shooter and ballhandler &mdash; has led him to be nicknamed &ldquo;The Alien.&rdquo;
 The Knicks have their own superstar in Jalen Brunson, a crafty 6-foot-2 guard who could make a claim on being the league&rsquo;s biggest star by leading New York to its first title in more than 50 years. This week's show features:
<ul>
<li>Randall Williams on the road as he travels to cover the NBA Finals firsthand</li>
<li>Joe Perello, former New York City Chief Marketing Officer</li>
</ul>

Knicks-Spurs Finals Clash Elevates Jalen Brunson to NYC Royalty

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Join host Vanessa Perdomo for a special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Soccer as she speaks with Matt Rizzetta, the founder and managing partner of Underdog Global Partners. He is the owner of multiple sports franchises across Italy including Campobosso FC, Donna Roma and Napoli Basketball. Rizzetta has had conversations with the owners of SSC Napoli about building the brand of Napoli into a true global juggernaut.

Join host Vanessa Perdomo for a special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Soccer as she speaks with Matt Rizzetta, the founder and managing partner of Underdog Global Partners. He is the owner of multiple sports franchises across Italy including Campobosso FC, Donna Roma and Napoli Basketball. Rizzetta has had conversations with the owners of SSC Napoli about building the brand of Napoli into a true global juggernaut.

Business of Soccer: Napoli Potentially Becoming Next $2 Billion Sports City

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A Stock Market First for the First-Place Braves

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