Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and guest host Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. 

Former MLB All Star and MLB Network lead studio analyst Harold Reynolds joins to help celebrate the return of big league baseball. He shares his thoughts on some of the top storylines heading into the year. 

Then, we dive into the latest research from Bloomberg Intelligence with Bloomberg Intelligence technology and media analysts Geetha Ranganathan and Kevin Near on the value of NCAA Tournament programming and StubHub’s recently announced IPO plans. 

Plus, ImpactX Sports Group chairman and CEO Xavier Gutierrez details some of the biggest projects at his private investment and strategic advisory firm and where he sees the biggest moves in sports-related investing.

Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, Damian Sassower and guest host Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.&nbsp;
Former MLB All Star and MLB Network lead studio analyst Harold Reynolds joins to help celebrate the return of big league baseball. He shares his thoughts on some of the top storylines heading into the year.&nbsp;
Then, we dive into the latest research from Bloomberg Intelligence with Bloomberg Intelligence technology and media analysts Geetha Ranganathan and Kevin Near on the value of NCAA Tournament programming and StubHub&rsquo;s recently announced IPO plans.&nbsp;
Plus, ImpactX Sports Group chairman and CEO Xavier Gutierrez details some of the biggest projects at his private investment and strategic advisory firm and where he sees the biggest moves in sports-related investing.

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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MLB Network's Harold Reynolds Previews 2025 MLB Season

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Join Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. 

On this episode, hear from:
Bloomberg News municipal finance reporter Maxwell Adler his reporting on the son of one-time bond king Bill Gross joining NBA star Russell Westbrook in backing a new entertainment district in Oklahoma City anchored by a new soccer stadium.
Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Ira Boudway on his story detailing the enormous growth of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket in the world of sports - and why sports leagues and regulators should be wary.
Dr. James Borchers, President and CEO of the US Council for Athletes' Health and the first Chief Medical Officer for the Big Ten Conference on the challenges in keeping athletes healthy while they face pressure to perform

Join Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg News municipal finance reporter Maxwell Adler his reporting on the son of one-time bond king Bill Gross joining NBA star Russell Westbrook in backing a new entertainment district in Oklahoma City anchored by a new soccer stadium.</li>
<li>Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Ira Boudway on his story detailing the enormous growth of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket in the world of sports - and why sports leagues and regulators should be wary.</li>
<li>Dr. James Borchers, President and CEO of the US Council for Athletes' Health and the first Chief Medical Officer for the Big Ten Conference on the challenges in keeping athletes healthy while they face pressure to perform</li>
</ul>

Why Prediction Markets Should Scare Sports Leagues 

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

 
NASCAR on Thursday settled an antitrust lawsuit brought by Michael Jordan’s racing team alleging that the organization holds a monopoly over premier stock car racing in the US and that its charter agreements are unlawful.

As a condition of the proposed deal, which came on the ninth day of a trial, NASCAR will amend the terms for existing charter holders, which will include a form of “evergreen” charters. Jordan’s team, 23XI Racing, and another plaintiff team, Front Row Motorsports Inc., will have chartered-team status for the 2026 season under the deal, according to a statement from the teams’ lead attorney, Jeffrey Kessler of Winston & Strawn LLP.

Chartered teams are guaranteed racing slots in NASCAR’s elite Cup Series. The parties declined to disclose financial terms of the deal.
On this episode, hear from:
Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins for a conversation with Martin Edel, co-chair of the sports law practice at Goulston & Storr and adjunct professor of law at Columbia University
Bloomberg News US sports business reporter discusses a new, unique deal between private equity firm Otro Capital and the University of Utah
Sports Business Journal NFL reporter Ben Fischer on SBJ's newly released Influence 125 - its annual list of the most influential figures in sports

Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
&nbsp; NASCAR on Thursday settled an antitrust lawsuit brought by Michael Jordan&rsquo;s racing team alleging that the organization holds a monopoly over premier stock car racing in the US and that its charter agreements are unlawful.
As a condition of the proposed deal, which came on the ninth day of a trial, NASCAR will amend the terms for existing charter holders, which will include a form of &ldquo;evergreen&rdquo; charters. Jordan&rsquo;s team, 23XI Racing, and another plaintiff team, Front Row Motorsports Inc., will have chartered-team status for the 2026 season under the deal, according to a statement from the teams&rsquo; lead attorney, Jeffrey Kessler of Winston &amp; Strawn LLP.
Chartered teams are guaranteed racing slots in NASCAR&rsquo;s elite Cup Series. The parties declined to disclose financial terms of the deal. On this episode, hear from:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins for a conversation with Martin Edel, co-chair of the sports law practice at Goulston &amp; Storr and adjunct professor of law at Columbia University</li>
<li>Bloomberg News US sports business reporter discusses a new, unique deal between private equity firm Otro Capital and the University of Utah</li>
<li>Sports Business Journal NFL reporter Ben Fischer on SBJ's newly released Influence 125 - its annual list of the most influential figures in sports</li>
</ul>

NASCAR, Michael Jordan’s Racing Team Settle Antitrust Suit

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.

On this episode, hear from:
Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins for a conversation with Sports Business Journal college sports reporter Ben Portnoy on Lane Kiffin's dramatic departure from Ole Miss to join LSU and other headlines in college sports
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt on the explosion of prediction markets in sports and the recent play prop bet fraud allegations
Cain Co-Founder and CEO Jonathan Goldstein on the growing presence of private capital interest in sports investments

Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins for a conversation with Sports Business Journal college sports reporter Ben Portnoy on Lane Kiffin's dramatic departure from Ole Miss to join LSU and other headlines in college sports</li>
<li>BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt on the explosion of prediction markets in sports and the recent play prop bet fraud allegations</li>
<li>Cain Co-Founder and CEO Jonathan Goldstein on the growing presence of private capital interest in sports investments</li>
</ul>

Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Exit; Cain CEO Jonathan Goldstein Talks Sports Investing 

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MLB Network's Harold Reynolds Previews 2025 MLB Season

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