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 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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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:
Jess Smith, president of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries to discuss her team's WNBA Finals appearance against the Atlanta Dream, coming in just its second full season.
Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg Businessweek contributor on her recent piece on the WNBA's rapid growth: The WNBA’s Biggest Teams Are Sharing a Playbook for Mega-Growth 

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>Jess Smith, president of the WNBA's Golden State Valkyries to discuss her team's WNBA Finals appearance against the Atlanta Dream, coming in just its second full season.</li>
<li>Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg Businessweek contributor on her recent piece on the WNBA's rapid growth: <a data-destination="bb:NSN TMUY95N3N08Y">The WNBA&rsquo;s Biggest Teams Are Sharing a Playbook for Mega-Growth </a></li>
</ul>

WNBA Finals Appearance Lifts Upstart Golden State Valkyries

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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:
David Hellier, Bloomberg News UK reporter on Manchester City appealing the decision of an independent commission that found the football club had breached Premier League financial rules.
Brett Yormark, Commissioner of the Big 12 conference on his conference and the latest in college sports

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>David Hellier, Bloomberg News UK reporter on Manchester City appealing the decision of an independent commission that found the football club had breached Premier League financial rules.</li>
<li>Brett Yormark, Commissioner of the Big 12 conference on his conference and the latest in college sports</li>
</ul>

Manchester City Claims Innocence; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark

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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: 
-Rachel Epstein, Chief Marketing Officer for the National Women’s Soccer League. She discusses capitalizing on the popularity of soccer in the men’s World Cup, and also looks ahead to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. 
-Janet Lorin, Bloomberg News Higher Education Reporter. She discusses the U.S Senate officially voting to pass the Protect College Sports Act, which addresses issues happening across college athletics. 
-Mark Ashton, Chairman and CEO of Ipswich Town FC. He discusses Ipswich being promoted back into the Premier League this year, and how the club has managed the transition.

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.&nbsp; This week&rsquo;s show features:&nbsp; -Rachel Epstein, Chief Marketing Officer for the National Women&rsquo;s Soccer League. She discusses capitalizing on the popularity of soccer in the men&rsquo;s World Cup, and also looks ahead to the 2027 Women&rsquo;s World Cup.&nbsp; -Janet Lorin, Bloomberg News Higher Education Reporter. She discusses the U.S Senate officially voting to pass the Protect College Sports Act, which addresses issues happening across college athletics.&nbsp; -Mark Ashton, Chairman and CEO of Ipswich Town FC. He discusses Ipswich being promoted back into the Premier League this year, and how the club has managed the transition.

Rachel Epstein, NWSL Chief Marketing Officer, on Women’s Soccer

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Mayweather Vs. McGregor Aims at $500 Million TV Revenue

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