Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway about how some of baseball's highest spending clubs fell flat this year. They also discuss NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum's recent comments suggesting the league could be open to investments from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

New LA Galaxy President of Business Operations and chief operating officer Tom Braun joins to talk about his club's efforts to build a unique fan experience through their "Fan Council". 

Plus, a special conversation with NHL legend Mark Messier about his new venture with veteran entertainment executive Mat Vlasic. They spoke with Scarlet Fu and Romaine Bostick.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway about how some of baseball's highest spending clubs fell flat this year. They also discuss NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum's recent comments suggesting the league could be open to investments from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
New LA Galaxy President of Business Operations and chief operating officer Tom Braun joins to talk about his club's efforts to build a unique fan experience through their "Fan Council". 
Plus, a special conversation with NHL legend Mark Messier about his new venture with veteran entertainment executive Mat Vlasic. They spoke with Scarlet Fu and Romaine Bostick.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo 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 games.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo 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 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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Baseball's Big Spenders Fall Flat, LA Galaxy's New Fan Council

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

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman speaks with host Vanessa Padermo.

They discussed her thoughts on this year’s March Madness tournament.

Val also talked about UConn men’s and women’s basketball and how she hopes to see a double national title. 

On this episode, we also hear from:

- Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire owner, on the WNBA and a new collective bargaining agreement.

- Korey Dropkin, Olympic Silver medalist and Nic Sulsky, founder of the Rock League, on the winter Olympics and about how to grow the sport of curling.

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman speaks with host Vanessa Padermo. They discussed her thoughts on this year&rsquo;s March Madness tournament.
Val also talked about UConn men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s basketball and how she hopes to see a double national title. On this episode, we also hear from: - Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire owner, on the WNBA and a new collective bargaining agreement. - Korey Dropkin, Olympic Silver medalist and Nic Sulsky, founder of the Rock League, on the winter Olympics and about how to grow the sport of curling.

Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman on March Madness and UConn Basketball

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Los Angeles Host Committee President and CEO Kathryn Schloessman joins to speak about how the city is preparing for the World Cup with just over 2 months left to go. 
On this episode:
What LA has to offer for visitors outside of the games at the stadium
How impactful it is to have the opening match for the US
How the city is preparing for hosting matches with Iran

Los Angeles Host Committee President and CEO Kathryn Schloessman joins to speak about how the city is preparing for the World Cup with just over 2 months left to go. On this episode:
<ul>
<li>What LA has to offer for visitors outside of the games at the stadium</li>
<li>How impactful it is to have the opening match for the US</li>
<li>How the city is preparing for hosting matches with Iran</li>
</ul>

Business of Soccer: LA Is Preparing To Be Major World Cup Hub 

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

Former MLB All-Star and World Series champion Nick Swisher spoke with Vanessa and Guest Host Randall Williams.

They discussed Nick’s partnership with Ford.

Nick gave his insights into the start of the 2026 MLB season.

Nick also talked about collective bargaining and what it means for Major League Baseball moving forward in terms of a potential work stoppage.

On this episode, we also hear from:

Chip Paucek the CEO and founder of Pro Athlete Community and former NFL player and PAC board member Terron Armstead. They spoke with Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr on their flagship summit Pac Accelerate. The summit will gather over 400 professional athletes and executives to create intentional momentum. 

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Former MLB All-Star and World Series champion Nick Swisher spoke with Vanessa and Guest Host Randall Williams. They discussed Nick&rsquo;s partnership with Ford.
Nick gave his insights into the start of the 2026 MLB season. Nick also talked about collective bargaining and what it means for Major League Baseball moving forward in terms of a potential work stoppage. On this episode, we also hear from: Chip Paucek the CEO and founder of Pro Athlete Community and former NFL player and PAC board member Terron Armstead. They spoke with Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr on their flagship summit Pac Accelerate. The summit will gather over 400 professional athletes and executives to create intentional momentum.

Former MLB All-Star Nick Swisher on Ford Partnership 

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Baseball's Big Spenders Fall Flat, LA Galaxy's New Fan Council

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