UFC President Dana White says the Aug. 26 megafight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will smash records in revenue and viewership. White also discusses the league's next television contract, which may include a nontraditional broadcast partner such as Facebook or Amazon. White took over as president of UFC when his friend Lorenzo Fertitta bought the company in 2001 for $2 million. The company was sold to a group led by WME/IMG last year for $4 billion.

UFC President Dana White says the Aug. 26 megafight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will smash records in revenue and viewership. White also discusses the league's next television contract, which may include a nontraditional broadcast partner such as Facebook or Amazon. White took over as president of UFC when his friend Lorenzo Fertitta bought the company in 2001 for $2 million. The company was sold to a group led by WME/IMG last year for $4 billion.

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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Mayweather Vs. McGregor Aims at $500 Million TV Revenue

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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:
Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development on Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft
Greg Ryan, Bloomberg News Boston money and power reporter on the city's transformation in anticipation of hosting the FIFA World Cup
Tom Coughlin, two-time Super Bowl winning former New York Giants head coach on the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund.

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:
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<li>Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development on Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft</li>
<li>Greg Ryan, Bloomberg News Boston money and power reporter on the city's transformation in anticipation of hosting the FIFA World Cup</li>
<li>Tom Coughlin, two-time Super Bowl winning former New York Giants head coach on the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund.</li>
</ul>

The NFL Draft Hits Pittsburgh, Boston Prepares for the World Cup 

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Landon Donovan was the star player for the US Men’s National soccer team for almost 15 years playing across three FIFA World Cups and he is the highest-scoring male American player in World Cup history. He is now retired and ready to tell the story of his life that were marked by these incredible feats in soccer, in his new memoir Landon.

Landon Donovan was the star player for the US Men&rsquo;s National soccer team for almost 15 years playing across three FIFA World Cups and he is the highest-scoring male American player in World Cup history. He is now retired and ready to tell the story of his life that were marked by these incredible feats in soccer, in his new memoir Landon.

Business of Soccer Special: Former USMNT Captain Landon Donovan

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Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Willliams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

Senior Radio Producer Sebastian Escobar chats his converation with WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair as she prepares for Wrestlemania.

Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, on how he championed the development of T-Mobile Arena and Las Vegas’ growth as a sports city.

Lou DiBella, Managing Partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, on the Double A minor league baseball team's newest ballpark and growth in minor league sports. 

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Willliams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Senior Radio Producer Sebastian Escobar chats his converation with WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair as she prepares for Wrestlemania. Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, on how he championed the development of T-Mobile Arena and Las Vegas&rsquo; growth as a sports city. Lou DiBella, Managing Partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, on the Double A minor league baseball team's newest ballpark and growth in minor league sports.&nbsp;

WrestleMania, Las Vegas as Sports City, Richmond Flying Squirrels

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Mayweather Vs. McGregor Aims at $500 Million TV Revenue

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