On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss the National Football League’s growing cheerleader problem. For years the NFL has let individual franchises dictate their own policy towards cheer squads. Now, in the wake of a New York Times report that said Washington Redskins cheerleaders were made to pose topless for season ticket holders back in 2013, there’s increased scrutiny for the NFL’s policy. They also discuss the Kentucky Derby -- which drew 150,000 fans in the pouring rain -- and the Pac-12 Conference passing $500 million in annual revenue. 

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss the National Football League’s growing cheerleader problem. For years the NFL has let individual franchises dictate their own policy towards cheer squads. Now, in the wake of a New York Times report that said Washington Redskins cheerleaders were made to pose topless for season ticket holders back in 2013, there’s increased scrutiny for the NFL’s policy. They also discuss the Kentucky Derby -- which drew 150,000 fans in the pouring rain -- and the Pac-12 Conference passing $500 million in annual revenue.

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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The NFL's Cheerleader Problem; Pac-12 Revenue Hits $500M

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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:
Indycar President Doug Boles on the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. 
Professional auto racing driver Katherine Legge on becoming the first woman to attempt the racing double this weekend
Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith on becoming the first woman’s sports franchise in history to be valued at a $1 billion. 

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>Indycar President Doug Boles on the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Professional auto racing driver Katherine Legge on becoming the first woman to attempt the racing double this weekend</li>
<li>Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith on becoming the first woman&rsquo;s sports franchise in history to be valued at a $1 billion.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Indy 500, The 'Double', First Women's Sports Franchise to Hit $1 Billion

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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:
Mariano Rivera, five-time World Series Champion, World Series MVP and New York Yankees legend from the Latinos in Sports event in Miami
Tom Glick, CEO of Hometown Soccer Holdings, a joint venture between MLS and KKR to accelerate the growth of pro soccer in the US through MLS NEXT Pro
Larry Freedman, LAFC President and co-chair of the Los Angeles Host Committee on preparations for the FIFA World 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:
<ul>
<li>Mariano Rivera, five-time World Series Champion, World Series MVP and New York Yankees legend from the Latinos in Sports event in Miami</li>
<li>Tom Glick, CEO of Hometown Soccer Holdings, a joint venture between MLS and KKR to accelerate the growth of pro soccer in the US through MLS NEXT Pro</li>
<li>Larry Freedman, LAFC President and co-chair of the Los Angeles Host Committee on preparations for the FIFA World Cup</li>
</ul>

MLB Legend Mariano Rivera & LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman

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

WNBA Legend and Future Hall of Famer Candance Parker speaks with Vanessa Padermo and Randall Williams.

They discussed the start of the WNBA season, after a contentious offseason regarding the CBA that created a lot of uncertainty if the season would start on time.

Candace also talked about her career traveling back and forth between playing in the WNBA and overseas where they were given private jets, private drivers and paid seven figure salaries, while back in the US the conditions weren’t even close. Now under a new CBA, players are getting the treatment they’ve been fighting for.

On this episode, we also hear from:

- Rog Bennett, Founder of Men In Blazers and Author of ‘We Are the World Cup’ on his new book. The Men in Blazers network is the one of the biggest independently run soccer media networks.

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. WNBA Legend and Future Hall of Famer Candance Parker speaks with Vanessa Padermo and Randall Williams. They discussed the start of the WNBA season, after a contentious offseason regarding the CBA that created a lot of uncertainty if the season would start on time.
Candace also talked about her career traveling back and forth between playing in the WNBA and overseas where they were given private jets, private drivers and paid seven figure salaries, while back in the US the conditions weren&rsquo;t even close. Now under a new CBA, players are getting the treatment they&rsquo;ve been fighting for. On this episode, we also hear from: - Rog Bennett, Founder of Men In Blazers and Author of &lsquo;We Are the World Cup&rsquo; on his new book. The Men in Blazers network is the one of the biggest independently run soccer media networks.

WNBA Legend and Future Hall of Famer Candance Parker on New Season

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The NFL's Cheerleader Problem; Pac-12 Revenue Hits $500M

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