ben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the XFL shuttering operations after less than one full season. The professional football league launched this year by Vince McMahon got about halfway through its inaugural season before it stopped playing games due to the coronavirus outbreak. It was hit doubly by the virus -- with games being unplayable and McMahon's main asset, WWE, also falling under financial stress. Also talked about is Walt Disney Co.'s role in the UFC abandoning its plans to hold upcoming events on tribal land in California, and reports about NBA executives and medial personnel discussing a potential 25-day program for getting players ready to play once games can be held again.




Hosts: Eben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr

Producer: Charlie Vollmer




Running time 15:07

ben Novy-Williams and Michael Barr discuss a host of issues related to the business of sports, including the XFL shuttering operations after less than one full season. The professional football league launched this year by Vince McMahon got about halfway through its inaugural season before it stopped playing games due to the coronavirus outbreak. It was hit doubly by the virus -- with games being unplayable and McMahon's main asset, WWE, also falling under financial stress. Also talked about is Walt Disney Co.'s role in the UFC abandoning its plans to hold upcoming events on tribal land in California, and reports about NBA executives and medial personnel discussing a potential 25-day program for getting players ready to play once games can be held again. Hosts: Eben Novy-Williams and Michael BarrProducer: Charlie Vollmer Running time 15:07

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

XFL Reboot Doomed By Virus, WWE's Financial Problems (Podcast)

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