Muhammad Ali didn't just revolutionize the world of sports. He changed the way we think about athletes, race, politics and economics. In "Muhammad Ali" (premiering this week on PBS) another great -- legendary documentarian Ken Burns -- shows the champ like we've never seen before. Burns talks to Jason Kelly about the process of making the film, Ali's impact and the echoes of the boxer's activism in today's sports figures.

Muhammad Ali didn't just revolutionize the world of sports. He changed the way we think about athletes, race, politics and economics. In "Muhammad Ali" (premiering this week on PBS) another great -- legendary documentarian Ken Burns -- shows the champ like we've never seen before. Burns talks to Jason Kelly about the process of making the film, Ali's impact and the echoes of the boxer's activism in today's sports figures.

Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams 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 Randall Williams 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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Ken Burns on Ali: The Roots of The Greatest

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

This week's show features:
Steve O'Donnell, CEO of NASCAR on the sport's growth
Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist and former professional beach volleyball player on her investment in pro volleyball and the upcoming 2028 Olympics
Matt Freese, goalkeeper for the MLS New York City FC and the US mens national team on playing in this summer's FIFA World Cup and soccer's growth in the US - as heard live on stage at Power Players at Bloomberg World Headquarters in New York

 

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
This week's show features:
<ul>
<li>Steve O'Donnell, CEO of NASCAR on the sport's growth</li>
<li>Kerri Walsh Jennings, three-time Olympic gold medalist and former professional beach volleyball player on her investment in pro volleyball and the upcoming 2028 Olympics</li>
<li>Matt Freese, goalkeeper for the MLS New York City FC and the US mens national team on playing in this summer's FIFA World Cup and soccer's growth in the US - as heard live on stage at Power Players at Bloomberg World Headquarters in New York</li>
</ul>
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NASCAR CEO Steve O'Donnell; Growing Pro Volleyball & USMNT's Matt Freese

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
They include a conversation on the NBA stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year after finding the team had circumvented salary cap rules.

This week's show features:

- Kevin Demoff, President of the Los Angeles Rams and President of Team & Media Operations for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, discusses the NFL expanding overseas ahead of the LA Rams trip to Melbourne.

- Valerie Camillo, Chair of the Women’s Tennis Association, discusses the impact of the US Open in making stars, and how the WTA is working to get equal pay.

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. They include a conversation on the NBA stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year after finding the team had circumvented salary cap rules. This week's show features: - Kevin Demoff, President of the Los Angeles Rams and President of Team &amp; Media Operations for Kroenke Sports &amp; Entertainment, discusses the NFL expanding overseas ahead of the LA Rams trip to Melbourne. - Valerie Camillo, Chair of the Women&rsquo;s Tennis Association, discusses the impact of the US Open in making stars, and how the WTA is working to get equal pay.

LA Rams President Kevin Demoff on Building NFL Footprint Overseas

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features:
Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league.
Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup

Join hosts Michael Barr, Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.This week's show features:
<ul>
<li>Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league.</li>
<li>Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup</li>
</ul>

UEFA Pursues Infantino Criminal Case, Unrivaled, the Laver Cup

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Ken Burns on Ali: The Roots of The Greatest

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