Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the dearth of programming available to sports networks like ESPN amid the virus-related shutdown of professional leagues like the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball, which would normally be celebrating opening day. The hosts also offer ESPN some unsolicited advice on what kinds of programming would be attractive to much its audience stuck at home. Also discussed is how some pro sports teams owners, many of them billionaires, are handling the shutdown in terms of their workforces. Most recently, Delaware North, which is controlled by Boston Bruins billionaire owner Jeremy Jacobs, said it was putting 68 full-time salaried associates on temporary leave with one week of paid leave and eight weeks of benefits. Other employees would be required to take an indefinite salary reduction.

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




Producer: Tim Herro




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Michael Barr in New York at mbarr18@bloomberg.net




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Scott Soshnick at ssoshnick@bloomberg.net

Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the dearth of programming available to sports networks like ESPN amid the virus-related shutdown of professional leagues like the National Basketball Association, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball, which would normally be celebrating opening day. The hosts also offer ESPN some unsolicited advice on what kinds of programming would be attractive to much its audience stuck at home. Also discussed is how some pro sports teams owners, many of them billionaires, are handling the shutdown in terms of their workforces. Most recently, Delaware North, which is controlled by Boston Bruins billionaire owner Jeremy Jacobs, said it was putting 68 full-time salaried associates on temporary leave with one week of paid leave and eight weeks of benefits. Other employees would be required to take an indefinite salary reduction.Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr Producer: Tim Herro To contact the reporters on this story:Scott Soshnick in New York at <a href="mailto:ssoshnick@bloomberg.net">ssoshnick@bloomberg.net</a>;Eben Novy-Williams in New York at <a href="mailto:enovywilliam@bloomberg.net">enovywilliam@bloomberg.net</a>;Michael Barr in New York at <a href="mailto:mbarr18@bloomberg.net">mbarr18@bloomberg.net</a> To contact the editor responsible for this story:Scott Soshnick at <a href="mailto:ssoshnick@bloomberg.net">ssoshnick@bloomberg.net</a>

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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