Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including plans by some sports teams in Asia and Europe to put mannequins in their stands as replacements for fans. Germany soccer club Borussia Monchengladbach is letting fans buy cardboard cutouts with their own photos, to show their support from afar. The efforts serve two purposes -- to keep fans engaged, and to liven the atmosphere if games resume without spectators. Also discussed is President Donald Trump's new 'Opening the Country' council, which is full of sports commissioners and owners, and an ugly incident over the weekend involving Nascar driver Kyle Larson, who used a racial slur on an open mic while competing in an iRacing event.




Hosts: Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr

Producer: Charles Vollmer

Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including plans by some sports teams in Asia and Europe to put mannequins in their stands as replacements for fans. Germany soccer club Borussia Monchengladbach is letting fans buy cardboard cutouts with their own photos, to show their support from afar. The efforts serve two purposes -- to keep fans engaged, and to liven the atmosphere if games resume without spectators. Also discussed is President Donald Trump's new 'Opening the Country' council, which is full of sports commissioners and owners, and an ugly incident over the weekend involving Nascar driver Kyle Larson, who used a racial slur on an open mic while competing in an iRacing event. Hosts: Eben Novy-Williams and Michael BarrProducer: Charles Vollmer

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.

Bloomberg Business of Sports

Sports Teams Are Using Mannequins To Replace Real Fans

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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. 

KKR agreed to acquire Arctos Partners in a deal that would value the sports and secondaries investor at about $1 billion and keep existing management in place, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The firms are seeking approval for the transaction from the major US professional sports leagues, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information.

On this episode, hear from:
Bloomberg News private equity reporter Allison McNeely  
JB Mackenzie, VP and General Manager of Futures and International with Robinhood Markets on his company's big push into the prediction markets space
Bloomberg News global sports business reporter Ira Boudway on his prediction for the sports world in 2026

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;
KKR agreed to acquire Arctos Partners in a deal that would value the sports and secondaries investor at about $1 billion and keep existing management in place, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The firms are seeking approval for the transaction from the major US professional sports leagues, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information.
On this episode, hear from:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg News private equity reporter Allison McNeely &nbsp;</li>
<li>JB Mackenzie, VP and General Manager of Futures and International with Robinhood Markets on his company's big push into the prediction markets space</li>
<li>Bloomberg News global sports business reporter Ira Boudway on his prediction for the sports world in 2026</li>
</ul>

KKR To Buy Sports Investor Arctos; Robinhood's Prediction Markets 

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Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
Sports journalist Ann Liguori reacts to Brooks Koepka's departure from LIV Golf
Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Adam Minter on American sports leagues now prioritizing global expansion
Jordy Lesier, Co-Founder and CEO of Jump, a fan experience and ticketing platforms built for sports teams. 

Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
<ul>
<li>Sports journalist Ann Liguori reacts to Brooks Koepka's departure from LIV Golf</li>
<li>Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Adam Minter on American sports leagues now prioritizing global expansion</li>
<li>Jordy Lesier, Co-Founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.jump.com/">Jump</a>, a fan experience and ticketing platforms built for sports teams.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Brooks Koepka Quits LIV Golf, US Sports Global Expansion

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

The Kansas City Chiefs announced that they are moving across the Missouri border to Kansas after lawmakers there approved a public financing package to build a new stadium on Monday.

The public-private partnership will fund a $3 billion stadium in Wyandotte County, which will open at the start of the 2031 National Football League season, and a new Chiefs headquarters and a training facility in neighboring Johnson County. Both sites will be surrounded by mixed-use entertainment districts, according to a statement from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly.
On this episode, hear from:
Bloomberg News municipal finance reporter Maxwell Adler on his reporting on the Chiefs move from Kansas City, Missouri to Kansas.
Brandon Steiner, founder and CEO of Steiner Sports on the collectibles business and a new deal with the Buffalo Bills to sell pieces of their stadium when it's demolished
Soccer legend Michelle Akers and Laura Gentile, Co-Founder of Storied Sports, Founder of ESPNW and former CMO of ESPN on their new project to help the 1985 US Women's National Team share their story through the first athlete-owned LLC

Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. The Kansas City Chiefs announced that they are moving across the Missouri border to Kansas after lawmakers there approved a public financing package to build a new stadium on Monday. The public-private partnership will fund a $3 billion stadium in Wyandotte County, which will open at the start of the 2031 National Football League season, and a new Chiefs headquarters and a training facility in neighboring Johnson County. Both sites will be surrounded by mixed-use entertainment districts, according to a statement from Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. On this episode, hear from:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg News municipal finance reporter Maxwell Adler on his reporting on the Chiefs move from Kansas City, Missouri to Kansas.</li>
<li>Brandon Steiner, founder and CEO of Steiner Sports on the collectibles business and a new deal with the Buffalo Bills to sell pieces of their stadium when it's demolished</li>
<li>Soccer legend Michelle&nbsp;Akers&nbsp;and Laura Gentile, Co-Founder of Storied Sports, Founder of ESPNW and former CMO of ESPN on their new project to help the 1985 US Women's National Team share their story through the first athlete-owned LLC</li>
</ul>

NFL's Kansas City Chiefs Announce Move to Kansas; The 85ers Tell Their Story

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Sports Teams Are Using Mannequins To Replace Real Fans

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