Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including NFL quarterback Andrew Luck's shocking decision to retire after just six pro seasons. The 29-year-old is stepping away from the game due to complications from a number of injuries, including a lingering lower leg problem that had cast his 2019 season in doubt. Colts owner Jim Irsay said a healthy Luck could have earned another $500 million in his career. Also discussed is the recent launch of the Atlantic Coast Conference's new cable channel -- the ACC Network -- which is owned by ESPN. The ACC is the fourth major college conference to launch a league-specific network. Also talked about is the U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam on the annual tennis calendar, which starts this week in New York.

<p>Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including NFL quarterback Andrew Luck's shocking decision to retire after just six pro seasons. The 29-year-old is stepping away from the game due to complications from a number of injuries, including a lingering lower leg problem that had cast his 2019 season in doubt. Colts owner Jim Irsay said a healthy Luck could have earned another $500 million in his career. Also discussed is the recent launch of the Atlantic Coast Conference's new cable channel -- the ACC Network -- which is owned by ESPN. The ACC is the fourth major college conference to launch a league-specific network. Also talked about is the U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam on the annual tennis calendar, which starts this week in New York.</p>

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.

<p>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.</p>

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.

Bloomberg Business of Sports

Did Andrew Luck's Retirement Cost Him $500 Million?

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