With the college football season just getting underway, hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Amy Privette Perko. She's CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, an independent group that advocates for college athletes. Perko reacts to the recent conference realignment upheaval and how it impacts the Knight Commission's proposal for a better structure for college sports. She also provides a state of play on NIL rights.

ONE Championship founder, chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong also joins the show to talk about his journey from sudden childhood poverty, to Wall Street, to building one of the world's top combat sports platforms.

Plus, Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams breaks down two new legal battles, as the New York Knicks sue a division rival and former NFL and USC star running back Reggie Bush takes on the NCAA.

With the college football season just getting underway, hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower speak with Amy Privette Perko. She's CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, an independent group that advocates for college athletes. Perko reacts to the recent conference realignment upheaval and how it impacts the Knight Commission's proposal for a better structure for college sports. She also provides a state of play on NIL rights.
ONE Championship founder, chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong also joins the show to talk about his journey from sudden childhood poverty, to Wall Street, to building one of the world's top combat sports platforms.
Plus, Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams breaks down two new legal battles, as the New York Knicks sue a division rival and former NFL and USC star running back Reggie Bush takes on the NCAA.

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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College Football Kicks Off Amid Conference Shake-Ups

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

City Football Group’s Chief Marketing Officer Nuria Tarre spoke with Vanessa from SXSW in Austin.

They discussed the attention and new fans that the World Cup is going to bring particularly to the US market.

City Football Group owns Manchester City and New York City Football clubs, so they have a double interest in trying to gain more fans in the US both on the MLS and Premier League side. 

On this episode, we also hear from:

-David Carlock, founder and managing partner of Machete Group, on why owners are willing to spend so much money on stadium development and how they get their money back. 



-Elizabeth Rembert, Municipal Finance and Higher Education Reporter for Bloomberg News, on how the UConn women’s basketball team is generating big bucks for the school. 

Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. City Football Group&rsquo;s Chief Marketing Officer Nuria Tarre spoke with Vanessa from SXSW in Austin. They discussed the attention and new fans that the World Cup is going to bring particularly to the US market. City Football Group owns Manchester City and New York City Football clubs, so they have a double interest in trying to gain more fans in the US both on the MLS and Premier League side.&nbsp; On this episode, we also hear from:
-David Carlock, founder and managing partner of Machete Group, on why owners are willing to spend so much money on stadium development and how they get their money back. 
-Elizabeth Rembert, Municipal Finance and Higher Education Reporter for Bloomberg News, on how the UConn women&rsquo;s basketball team is generating big bucks for the school.&nbsp;

City Football Group CMO Nuria Tarre on Business of Soccer

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Jessica Berman, Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League, joins Bloomberg's Vanessa Perdomo before kicking off the new season.

On this episode:
What fans can expect from an expanded NWSL with two new teams and additional media partners
The High Impact Player Rule and its impact on the league
How the NWSL is working towards global recognition

Jessica Berman, Commissioner of the National Women's Soccer League, joins Bloomberg's Vanessa Perdomo before kicking off the new season. On this episode:
<ul>
<li>What fans can expect from an expanded NWSL with two new teams and additional media partners</li>
<li>The High Impact Player Rule and its impact on the league</li>
<li>How the NWSL is working towards global recognition</li>
</ul>

The Business of Soccer: NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman

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

Kendall Coyne Schoenfeld, Minnesota Frost hockey player, discusses the growth of women’s hockey. Kendall is a professional women’s hockey player, and was part of the U.S Women’s hockey team that won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She was also not only a player in the PWHL but she is essentially the reason it exists.  Kendall put in the call to Billie Jean King that put the league into motion.

On this episode, we also hear from:
Justin Marks, Founder and Owner of Trackhouse Entertainment Group, who discusses how he went from driver to team owner
Justin Giangrande, Founder and CEO of Network, who discusses the evolution of college sports, and  how Name, Image, and Likeness keeps changing the way schools pay their athletes

Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
Kendall Coyne Schoenfeld, Minnesota Frost hockey player, discusses the growth of women&rsquo;s hockey.&nbsp;Kendall is a professional women&rsquo;s hockey player, and was part of the U.S Women&rsquo;s hockey team that won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics.&nbsp;She was also not only a player in the PWHL but she is essentially the reason it exists. &nbsp;Kendall put in the call to Billie Jean King that put the league into motion.
On this episode, we also hear from:
<ul>
<li>Justin Marks, Founder and Owner of Trackhouse Entertainment Group, who discusses how he went from driver to team owner</li>
<li>Justin Giangrande, Founder and CEO of Network, who discusses the evolution of college sports, and &nbsp;how Name, Image, and Likeness keeps changing the way schools pay their athletes</li>
</ul>

Olympic Gold Medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield Talks Growth of Women’s Hockey

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College Football Kicks Off Amid Conference Shake-Ups

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