Join host Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Baseball Hall of Famer and Fox Sports analyst John Smoltz breaks down the MLB playoffs and shares his thoughts on the recent passing of Pete Rose. Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly also joins to talk about the new season of "The Deal With Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly" and the latest episode featuring tennis legend Billie Jean King.

Plus, Bloomberg News legal reporter Chris Dolmetsch dives into why a former Jacksonville Jaguars executive, who admitted to stealing more than $22 million dollars from the club, is suing FanDuel. 

Join host Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
Baseball Hall of Famer and Fox Sports analyst John Smoltz breaks down the MLB playoffs and shares his thoughts on the recent passing of Pete Rose. Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly also joins to talk about the new season of "The Deal With Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly" and the latest episode featuring tennis legend Billie Jean King.
Plus, Bloomberg News legal reporter Chris Dolmetsch dives into why a former Jacksonville Jaguars executive, who admitted to stealing more than $22 million dollars from the club, is suing FanDuel.

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.

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.

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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Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz on MLB Postseason

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Join host Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Bloomberg investigative reporters Peter Robison and Noah Buhayar detail their Bloomberg Businessweek feature story and recent Bloomberg Big Take on how college athletes who aren't in the upper echelon of their respective sports are growing vulnerable to boosters who make promises they can't keep.

Then, Michael, Damian and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo speak with Southern Utah University economics professor David Berri about a book he recently co-authored, "Slaying The Trolls!" - about how women in sports have historically been marginalized, the gender pay gap and some of the common misconceptions about women's sports.

Plus, a conversation with Playfly CEO Michael Schreiber on the impact of private equity in the NFL, and how his firm is navigating the changing sports media landscape.

Join host Michael Barr and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
Bloomberg investigative reporters Peter Robison and Noah Buhayar detail their Bloomberg Businessweek feature story and recent Bloomberg Big Take on how college athletes who aren't in the upper echelon of their respective sports are growing vulnerable to boosters who make promises they can't keep.
Then, Michael, Damian and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo speak with Southern Utah University economics professor David Berri about a book he recently co-authored, "Slaying The Trolls!" - about how women in sports have historically been marginalized, the gender pay gap and some of the common misconceptions about women's sports.
Plus, a conversation with Playfly CEO Michael Schreiber on the impact of private equity in the NFL, and how his firm is navigating the changing sports media landscape.

"Slaying The Trolls": A Look At Gender Inequality In Sports

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Join host Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Nike ousted beleaguered CEO John Donahoe and will replace him with former executive Elliot Hill. Bloomberg's Kim Bhasin and Lily Meier speak with Michael and Damian to break down where things went wrong with Donahoe's tenure after a promising start. Then, we listen in on a conversation with Gensler studio director and designer Elizabeth Pritchett about the firm's work to help close the gender gap in sports by building advanced training centers designed for women athletes. She spoke with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly, Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo and Damian.

Plus, Scarlet and Damian gear up for the next NHL season with Florida Panthers CEO Matt Caldwell. They talk about the appetite for hockey in Florida, and the Panthers first-ever Stanley Cup win.

Join host Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
Nike ousted beleaguered CEO John Donahoe and will replace him with former executive Elliot Hill. Bloomberg's Kim Bhasin and Lily Meier speak with Michael and Damian to break down where things went wrong with Donahoe's tenure after a promising start. Then, we listen in on a conversation with Gensler studio director and designer Elizabeth Pritchett about the firm's work to help close the gender gap in sports by building advanced training centers designed for women athletes. She spoke with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly, Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo and Damian.
Plus, Scarlet and Damian gear up for the next NHL season with Florida Panthers CEO Matt Caldwell. They talk about the appetite for hockey in Florida, and the Panthers first-ever Stanley Cup win.

How Ousted Nike CEO John Donahoe's Plan Backfired

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On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, host Scarlet Fu presents several conversations from Bloomberg Power Players New York - a live event from Bloomberg World Headquarters that brought together some of the top names at the intersection of sports, business and technology. 

Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo sits down with National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman and star player Midge Purce to talk about how women’s soccer is growing, and about Purce’s new reality TV series. 

We also hear Vanessa’s panel discussion with NBA superstar Steph Curry and Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank about Curry’s experience at the Paris Summer Olympics and his relationship with Under Armour. 

Then, we hear Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly conversation with former NBA star and Team USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill about his investments in basketball. 

Plus, this past week, celebrities, including several big name athletes, commemorated the anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a day of fundraising on the trading floor at Cantor Fitzgerald. We hear from former New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz, former New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher, NHL Hall of Famer Henrik Lundqvist, and multi-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski.

On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, host Scarlet Fu presents several conversations from Bloomberg Power Players New York - a live event from Bloomberg World Headquarters that brought together some of the top names at the intersection of sports, business and technology. 
Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo sits down with National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Jessica Berman and star player Midge Purce to talk about how women’s soccer is growing, and about Purce’s new reality TV series. 
We also hear Vanessa’s panel discussion with NBA superstar Steph Curry and Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank about Curry’s experience at the Paris Summer Olympics and his relationship with Under Armour. 
Then, we hear Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly conversation with former NBA star and Team USA Basketball managing director Grant Hill about his investments in basketball. 
Plus, this past week, celebrities, including several big name athletes, commemorated the anniversary of the September 11th attacks with a day of fundraising on the trading floor at Cantor Fitzgerald. We hear from former New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz, former New York Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher, NHL Hall of Famer Henrik Lundqvist, and multi-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski.

Steph Curry And More From Power Players Event, Athletes Mark 9/11

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Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz on MLB Postseason

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