There's nothing quite like seeing a suplex along with thousands of roaring fans by your side. Well, the pandemic may have quashed that for awhile, but WWE WrestleMania 37 promises to bring some of that excitement back. Jason, Barr, and Lynch caught up with Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer, to discuss the business of sports entertainment during a health crisis, the new streaming deal with Peacock, and what's next for the wrestling organization under Vince McMahon's leadership. Plus, the NFL signs a $105 Billion television deal with various networks and Amazon takes Thursday night football. The team was joined by co-host of Bloomberg Markets and Bloomberg Surveillance Paul Sweeney to discuss this massive deal.

There's nothing quite like seeing a suplex along with thousands of roaring fans by your side. Well, the pandemic may have quashed that for awhile, but WWE WrestleMania 37 promises to bring some of that excitement back. Jason, Barr, and Lynch caught up with Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer, to discuss the business of sports entertainment during a health crisis, the new streaming deal with Peacock, and what's next for the wrestling organization under Vince McMahon's leadership. Plus, the NFL signs a $105 Billion television deal with various networks and Amazon takes Thursday night football. The team was joined by co-host of Bloomberg Markets and Bloomberg Surveillance Paul Sweeney to discuss this massive deal.

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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Stephanie McMahon on WWE’s Heritage, Peacock and Covid

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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.
They include a conversation on the NBA stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year after finding the team had circumvented salary cap rules.

This week's show features:

- Kevin Demoff, President of the Los Angeles Rams and President of Team & Media Operations for Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, discusses the NFL expanding overseas ahead of the LA Rams trip to Melbourne.

- Valerie Camillo, Chair of the Women’s Tennis Association, discusses the impact of the US Open in making stars, and how the WTA is working to get equal pay.

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. They include a conversation on the NBA stripping the Los Angeles Clippers of five first-round draft picks and suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year after finding the team had circumvented salary cap rules. This week's show features: - Kevin Demoff, President of the Los Angeles Rams and President of Team &amp; Media Operations for Kroenke Sports &amp; Entertainment, discusses the NFL expanding overseas ahead of the LA Rams trip to Melbourne. - Valerie Camillo, Chair of the Women&rsquo;s Tennis Association, discusses the impact of the US Open in making stars, and how the WTA is working to get equal pay.

LA Rams President Kevin Demoff on Building NFL Footprint Overseas

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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:
Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league.
Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup

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>Alex Bazzel, President, CEO and co-founder of Unrivaled, the groundbreaking women's professional basketball league.</li>
<li>Tony Godsick, longtime agent of Roger Federer and co-founder of the Laver Cup</li>
</ul>

UEFA Pursues Infantino Criminal Case, Unrivaled, the Laver Cup

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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.

They include a conversation on Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners and owner of the LA Dodgers flipping control of the Lakers within a year. He has explored other steps to pay down loans from his insurers.

This week's show also features:

- Chris Jason, Executive Director of Product Management at The Walt Disney Company. He discusses the cultural impact that Fantasy Football has and the continued growth of the space.

- Amna Al Qubaisi, Professional Motorsport driver. Amna has been breaking barriers for women in racing being the first female driver to compete in the Pro class of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. And she was also the first Arab woman to win a race in the Formula 4 UAE Championship. 

CORRECT: Fixed typo in name

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. They include a conversation on Mark Walter, the CEO of Guggenheim Partners and owner of the LA Dodgers flipping control of the Lakers within a year. He has explored other steps to pay down loans from his insurers. This week's show also features: - Chris Jason, Executive Director of Product Management at The Walt Disney Company. He discusses the cultural impact that Fantasy Football has and the continued growth of the space. - Amna Al Qubaisi, Professional Motorsport driver. Amna has been breaking barriers for women in racing being the first female driver to compete in the Pro class of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. And she was also the first Arab woman to win a race in the Formula 4 UAE Championship.&nbsp; CORRECT: Fixed typo in name

ESPN Digital's Chris Jason Sees Growth in ESPN Fantasy Football Space

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Stephanie McMahon on WWE’s Heritage, Peacock and Covid

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