Chuck Baker, co-chair of the sports industry group at O'Melveny, joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including how sports transactions have changed over the years. Baker also talks about the investment climate in sports, who is buying professional franchises and why they're doing it. Also discussed is why valuations across the major pro sports landscape are rising, and why they'll continue to do so in the future. Baker also touches on how media and real estate are becoming tent poles for sports investment, and how the breadth of his firm helps complete deals. 

Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams 

Producer: Bob Bragg

Chuck Baker, co-chair of the sports industry group at O'Melveny, joins Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams to discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including how sports transactions have changed over the years. Baker also talks about the investment climate in sports, who is buying professional franchises and why they're doing it. Also discussed is why valuations across the major pro sports landscape are rising, and why they'll continue to do so in the future. Baker also touches on how media and real estate are becoming tent poles for sports investment, and how the breadth of his firm helps complete deals. Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams Producer: Bob Bragg

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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Billion-Dollar Sports Transactions: The Who and Why

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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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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.

We celebrate the start of the NFL's regular season with an inside look at arguably the league's top team: the Kansas City Chiefs. We listen to portions of a conversation with Chiefs co-owners Dan and Clark Hunt as they sit down with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly for a look at the brothers' $6.5 billion sports portfolio. 

Then, Damian, along with Jason Kelly and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo chat with Chiefs president Mark Donovan to talk about how his team is looking to engage with fans around the world and grow its footprint - all while the team seeks what would be an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl win.

Plus, Goldman Sachs executive Nicole Pullen Ross provides insight into the NFL's decision to allow private equity stakes in teams and discusses her firm's growing interest in sports-related finance. 

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.
We celebrate the start of the NFL's regular season with an inside look at arguably the league's top team: the Kansas City Chiefs. We listen to portions of a conversation with Chiefs co-owners Dan and Clark Hunt as they sit down with Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent Jason Kelly for a look at the brothers' $6.5 billion sports portfolio. 
Then, Damian, along with Jason Kelly and Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo chat with Chiefs president Mark Donovan to talk about how his team is looking to engage with fans around the world and grow its footprint - all while the team seeks what would be an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl win.
Plus, Goldman Sachs executive Nicole Pullen Ross provides insight into the NFL's decision to allow private equity stakes in teams and discusses her firm's growing interest in sports-related finance.

Surveying Chiefs Kingdom: A Look Inside the NFL's Top Team

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Billion-Dollar Sports Transactions: The Who and Why

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