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.
Episodes
Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
Kendall Coyne Schoenfeld, Minnesota Frost hockey player, discusses the growth of women’s hockey. Kendall is a professional women’s hockey player, and was part of the U.S Women’s hockey team that won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. She was also not only a player in the PWHL but s...
Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
Chicago Bulls legend and six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen has hired Sotheby’s auction house to sell a selection of his personal memorabilia, including the jersey he wore during the championship-clinching game of the 1998 NBA Finals.
Dubbed “The Scottie Pippen Collection,” ...
The FIFA 2026 World Cup officially kicks off in 100 days across the US, Canada and Mexico. Host Vanessa Perdomo speaks to Amy Hopfinger, Chief Business and Strategy Officer at FIFA about how the 16 host cities are preparing for the tournament this summer.
On this episode:
- How do cities get ready to host the World Cup and what needs to be done over the next 100 days
- How is the US-Israeli war with Iran affec...
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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.
Despite assurances from President Claudia Sheinbaum and her security minister this week that Mexico was returning to normal after a weekend of cartel violence, many vacationers to Puerto Vallarta and other cities still faced canceled flights and shelter-in-place warnings.
The travel disruptions began...
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 Le...
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 ...
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.
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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.
Kalshi said it registered over $1 billion in trades related to the Super Bowl, a record surge that underscored the threat that booming prediction markets pose to traditional gambling companies.
The New York-based startup hosted $871 million in trading on Sunday alone, topping its previous busie...
Live from Super Bowl 60 Radio Row in San Francisco California. Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Williams sits down with:
Ryan Fitzpatrick, American sports commentator and former NFL Quarterback
Demario Marcus, New Orleans Saints linebacker
NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice
San Francisco 49ers Running Back Christian McCaffery
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Join hosts Vanessa Perdomo and US Sports Reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
Live from radio row in San Francisco for Super Bowl LX
On this episode, hear from:
- Zaileen JanMohamed, Bay Area Host Committee CEO on prepping the area for the Big Game
- Christian Genetski, FanDuel President on betting this year for the Big Game
- NFL Hall of Famer Jerr...
Live from Super Bowl 60 Radio Row in San Francisco California. Vanessa Perdomo sits down with:
- Michael Irvin, American sports commentator and former NFL wide receiver
- Terrell Owens, former NFL wide receiver
- Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase
- Kyle Rudolph, former NFL tight end
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Join hosts Vanessa Perdomo, Damian Sassower and Michael for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
LIV Golf is looking to sell minority stakes in its teams for the first time, targeting valuations of as much as $300 million, according to people familiar with the situation.
The Saudi-backed golf league is looking to sell stakes to new investors in two teams later this year and has hire...
Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
When the Indiana Hoosiers and Miami Hurricanes took the field to battle for the college football national championship, the most important investment made by either team never took a single snap on the field.
Indiana University had never claimed a national title in football. Until this season, ...
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.
A minority stake in Golden State Group, the holding company for the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, is up for sale, according to people familiar with the matter.The 5% stake values the Warriors’ holding company at above $11 billion, the people said, asking not to be named ...
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 profess...
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.
See o...
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 ...
Join Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
On this episode, hear from:
- Bloomberg News municipal finance reporter Maxwell Adler his reporting on the son of one-time bond king Bill Gross joining NBA star Russell Westbrook in backing a new entertainment district in Oklahoma City anchore...
Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
NASCAR on Thursday settled an antitrust lawsuit brought by Michael Jordan’s racing team alleging that the organization holds a monopoly over premier stock car racing in the US and that its charter agre...
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