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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was a highly touted basketball prospect, selected third overall in the 1990 NBA Draft. His career included an appearance in the 1993 Slam Dunk Contest, and he led the league in free throw percentage twice. In 1996, he chose not to stand for the National Anthem and feels that his decision led to a decline in his NBA career. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower talk to Abdul-Rauf about his career and journey, and his new book "In the Blink of an Eye: An Autobiography" which covers it all. He shares his thoughts on player activism when he played and where it is now.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf was a highly touted basketball prospect, selected third overall in the 1990 NBA Draft. His career included an appearance in the 1993 Slam Dunk Contest, and he led the league in free throw percentage twice. In 1996, he chose not to stand for the National Anthem and feels that his decision led to a decline in his NBA career. Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower talk to Abdul-Rauf about his career and journey, and his new book "In the Blink of an Eye: An Autobiography" which covers it all. He shares his thoughts on player activism when he played and where it is now.

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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Former NBA Player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on Player Activism

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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.

New York City Football Club CEO Brad Sims speaks with Vanessa Padermo.

They discussed his thoughts on the World Cup.

Brad also talked about new developments for his team’s upcoming brand new stadium.

On this episode, we also hear from:

- Ann Liguori, Award-winning sports broadcaster and host of Talking Golf, on The Masters.

- Randall Williams, Bloomberg US Sports Business Reporter, on women’s basketball and what we should be looking out for ahead of the WNBA draft on Monday

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. New York City Football Club CEO Brad Sims speaks with Vanessa Padermo. They discussed his thoughts on the World Cup.
Brad also talked about new developments for his team&rsquo;s upcoming brand new stadium. On this episode, we also hear from: - Ann Liguori, Award-winning sports broadcaster and host of Talking Golf, on The Masters. - Randall Williams, Bloomberg US Sports Business Reporter, on women&rsquo;s basketball and what we should be looking out for ahead of the WNBA draft on Monday

New York City FC CEO Brad Sims on the World Cup

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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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Former NBA Player Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on Player Activism

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