Prelim ratings for the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony were down 36% compared to 2016. Meantime, The 2021 NBA Finals averaged 9.9 million viewers per game, the lowest since 2007. Jason, Barr, and Lynch break down the numbers, and discuss whether TV ratings are still the best way of measuring fan engagement. Plus, the NFL announced it will fine unvaccinated players for violating COVID protocols, and, SEC takeover - the Longhorns and Sooners have announced their intent to leave the Big 12. All that and more on this Monday edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.

Prelim ratings for the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony were down 36% compared to 2016. Meantime, The 2021 NBA Finals averaged 9.9 million viewers per game, the lowest since 2007. Jason, Barr, and Lynch break down the numbers, and discuss whether TV ratings are still the best way of measuring fan engagement. Plus, the NFL announced it will fine unvaccinated players for violating COVID protocols, and, SEC takeover - the Longhorns and Sooners have announced their intent to leave the Big 12. All that and more on this Monday edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.

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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Tokyo Opening Ceremony, NBA Ratings, NFL Fines

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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, including the latest as the Winter Olympic Games wrap up from Italy. 

On this episode, hear from:
Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of US Ski and Snowboard
Aron McGuire, CEO of USA Bobsled and Skeleton
Amy Scheer, executive vice president of business operations for the Professional Women's Hockey League and Jayna Hefford, executive vice president of the PWHL and a four-time Olympic gold medalist

Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports, including the latest as the Winter Olympic Games wrap up from Italy. 
On this episode, hear from:
<ul>
<li>Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of US Ski and Snowboard</li>
<li>Aron McGuire, CEO of USA Bobsled and Skeleton</li>
<li>Amy Scheer, executive vice president of business operations for the Professional Women's Hockey League and Jayna Hefford, executive vice president of the PWHL and a four-time Olympic gold medalist</li>
</ul>

Special Edition: Winter Olympic Games Wrap Up

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Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.’s board of directors approved a plan to explore spinning off the NBA’s New York Knicks and NHL’s New York Rangers, a move that would make it easier to attract investors to the teams. 

Bloomberg's Randall Williams has the details and joined Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney on Bloomberg Surveillance.

Randall notes that few sports conglomerates are worth more than the combined value of the Knicks and Rangers, who both play at Madison Square Garden, one of the most famous arenas in the world. Sportico values the Knicks at $9.85 billion, third in the NBA. The Rangers are worth $3.65 billion, second in the NHL behind the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.&rsquo;s board of directors approved a plan to explore spinning off the NBA&rsquo;s New York Knicks and NHL&rsquo;s New York Rangers, a move that would make it easier to attract investors to the teams.&nbsp;
Bloomberg's Randall Williams has the details and joined Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney on Bloomberg Surveillance.
Randall notes that few sports conglomerates are worth more than the combined value of the Knicks and Rangers, who both play at Madison Square Garden, one of the most famous arenas in the world. Sportico values the Knicks at $9.85 billion, third in the NBA. The Rangers are worth $3.65 billion, second in the NHL behind the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Instant Reaction: MSG Sports Considering Spinning Off New York Knicks, Rangers

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On this special bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, Vanessa Perdomo sits down with WWE pro and social media celebrity Logan Paul, along with Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of Goldin and star of 'King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch' on Netflix. They spoke about the collectibles business and about Paul selling his rare Pokemon card - valued in the millions. 

On this special bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, Vanessa Perdomo sits down with WWE pro and social media celebrity Logan Paul, along with Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of Goldin and star of 'King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch' on Netflix. They spoke about the collectibles business and about Paul selling his rare Pokemon card - valued in the millions.&nbsp;

BONUS: WWE's Logan Paul & Goldin CEO Ken Goldin

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