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


Cleveland Guardians all-star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty to charges he participated in an alleged scheme to rig bets based on pitches he threw during Major League Baseball games.
Michael Ferrara, a lawyer for Clase, entered the plea on his behalf at a federal court hearing on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York. US Magistrate Judge Joseph Marutollo released Clase on $600,000 bond and restricted his travel to New York and Ohio.

Federal prosecutors charged Clase, 27, and teammate Luis Ortiz, 26, last week of conspiring with bettors to throw specific types and speeds of pitches in exchange for bribes. On some occasions, Clase allegedly bet on his own pitches.

On this episode, hear from:
Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for the latest on the MLB betting scandal
Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and co-owner of the Red Bull Italy SailGP team
Bloomberg TV anchor Dani Burger on her conversation with tennis superstar Serena Williams at the American Business Forum in Miami

Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.&nbsp;
 Cleveland Guardians all-star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty to charges he participated in an alleged scheme to rig bets based on pitches he threw during Major League Baseball games. Michael Ferrara, a lawyer for Clase, entered the plea on his behalf at a federal court hearing on Thursday in Brooklyn, New York. US Magistrate Judge Joseph Marutollo released Clase on $600,000 bond and restricted his travel to New York and Ohio.
Federal prosecutors charged Clase, 27, and teammate Luis Ortiz, 26, last week of conspiring with bettors to throw specific types and speeds of pitches in exchange for bribes. On some occasions, Clase allegedly bet on his own pitches.
On this episode, hear from:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for the latest on the MLB betting scandal</li>
<li>Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and co-owner of the Red Bull Italy SailGP team</li>
<li>Bloomberg TV anchor Dani Burger on her conversation with tennis superstar Serena Williams at the American Business Forum in Miami</li>
</ul>

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 Pitchers Charged in a New Betting Scheme; Serena Williams at the American Business Forum

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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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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:
Sudeep Ramnani, Founder & Managing Partner of 885 Capital & Donn Davis, Founder and Chairman of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on 885's stake in the PFL and why venture capital firms are looking to new and emerging sports leagues
André Eanes, Co-Head of 3Arts Sports for a look at his firm's unique approach to building brands for athletes and how he's helping NFL star Travis Kelce become a cultural and business powerhouse
Rich Paul, founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group, on the business of sports apparel and his new partnership with New Balance in a conversation with Bloomberg TV's Romaine Bostick

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;
On this episode, hear from:
<ul>
<li>Sudeep Ramnani, Founder &amp; Managing Partner of 885 Capital &amp; Donn Davis, Founder and Chairman of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) on 885's stake in the PFL and why venture capital firms are looking to new and emerging sports leagues</li>
<li>Andr&eacute; Eanes, Co-Head of 3Arts Sports for a look at his firm's unique approach to building brands for athletes and how he's helping NFL star Travis Kelce become a cultural and business powerhouse</li>
<li>Rich Paul, founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group, on the business of sports apparel and his new partnership with New Balance in a conversation with Bloomberg TV's Romaine Bostick</li>
</ul>

Super Agent Rich Paul's Push Into Athletic Wear; VC Firms Eye New Leagues

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MLB Pitchers Charged in a New Betting Scheme; Serena Williams at the American Business Forum

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