Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including whether the NCAA should play its annual college basketball tournaments without fans due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ramogi Huma, who leads the National College Players Association, in a statement said there should be “a serious discussion” about holding the competitions without an audience present. Also talked about is retired quarterback Tony Romo’s $17 million annual contract to remain with CBS, which is showing its commitment to the NFL as networks prepare to bid on future broadcast contracts. And also discussed is the owners of Los Angeles Football Club partially buying out a stake held by Vincent Tan in a deal that values the MLS club at more than $700 million.




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

Producer: Tim Herro




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Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including whether the NCAA should play its annual college basketball tournaments without fans due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ramogi Huma, who leads the National College Players Association, in a statement said there should be “a serious discussion” about holding the competitions without an audience present. Also talked about is retired quarterback Tony Romo’s $17 million annual contract to remain with CBS, which is showing its commitment to the NFL as networks prepare to bid on future broadcast contracts. And also discussed is the owners of Los Angeles Football Club partially buying out a stake held by Vincent Tan in a deal that values the MLS club at more than $700 million. Hosts: Scott Soshnick, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael BarrProducer: 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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March Madness Without the Fans Is a Real Possibility

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