Bloomberg Business of Sports
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.
Episodes
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:
- Hannah Miller, Bloomberg News Media Industry Reporter
- Walker Jacobs, Chief Revenue Officer of DAZN and President of DAZN US, on the company's expansion in regional sports media rights
- Evan Dabby CEO of NJ Youth Soccer, on the spike in registration since...
In an exclusive interview, PGA Tour boss Brian Rolapp said there's no merger and no conversations with LIV Golf, stating the PGA Tour has been concentrated on its own product. Speaking to Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Money, Rolapp said the PGA Tour has been mainly focused on improving its product, introducing a new format with a two-tier series and increased player compensation to counter the impact of LIV Golf.
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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:
- Jake Paul, professional fighter and celebrity influencer on his combat fighting company Most Valuable Promotions partnering with the PFL in a conversation along with MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, PFL CEO John Martin and Bloomberg TV's Romaine Bostick
- Novig ...
On this bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, Vanessa is joined by Bloomberg TV's Romaine Bostick for a conversation with fighter and celebrity influencer Jake Paul. Paul's combat-sports company Most Valuable Promotions is merging with the Professional Fighters League, aiming to take on the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Romaine & Vanessa speak with Paul and Nakisa Bidarian, co-founders of Most Valuable Promotions...
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:
- Mark Clouse, president of the NFL's Washington Commanders in a fireside chat with Randall Williams
- Jon Patricof, co-founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited on the latest season of its Unlimited Softball League & the sport's growth
- Peter Bayer, CEO of Visa C...
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.
On this special, bonus edition of the show, we hear Randall's conversation with Washington Commanders president Mark Clouse. He stopped by the Bloomberg Washington DC bureau for a Bloomberg Newsmakers fireside conversation before a live audience to discuss the team's growth strategy,...
Join host Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione and special guest host, Business of Sports reporter Kaitlyn Pohly for an interview with the CEO of Liverpool FC and Fenway Sports Group International, Billy Hogan. Liverpool is currently on an international friendly tour in the US hitting Nashville, New York and Chicago looking to build on the summer of soccer in the US and get in front of as many of their 26 million supporters in the US as they c...
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.
Spain’s defeat of Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final scored a record US TV audience of more than 62 million viewers, including 38.9 million fans for Fox Corp.’s English-language broadcast, according to Nielsen ratings.
The global soccer championship, played...
Join hosts Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione and Randall Williams as they record minutes after the final whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, from MetLife Stadium.
This was the end to the biggest World Cup in history and it ended in an epic way: Spain are World champions after winning in extra time which was bad news for the tens of thousands of Argentina fans in the audience.
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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.
The 2026 World Cup final is set, capping off a tournament that’s delivered plenty of memorable moments for football fans around the globe. The tournament, which concludes on Sunday with the final between Argentina and Spain in New Jersey, has been a success by just about any measure. ...
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.
Team USA’s run in the World Cup came to an end on Monday as it failed to make the quarterfinals, while outrage over FIFA’s decision to allow striker Folarin Balogun to play continued to simmer. Belgium pounced early with a goal about nine minutes into the match in Seattle. The U...
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.
Mike McCarley, founder and CEO of TMRW Sports, discusses the intersection of sports, media, and technology, detailing how the company is redefining the fan experience with high-tech ventures like the TGL golf league. McCarley talks about what it takes to build a new sports league fro...
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.
Ali Curtis, President of MLS Next Pro, discusses how MLS Next pro is going to try to build off the momentum of the World Cup once it ends.
Curtis talks about how MLS Next Pro will help get the next generation ready to compete at the highest level.
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On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, host Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione is reporting from Cannes, France for the Cannes Lion festival. Over the last few years it has become a hotbed for athletes, teams and leagues to come and get some face time with brands in the hopes of increasing brand deals and partnerships to grow revenue.
New to the scene this year was Major League Baseball, due to the fa...
On this special bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, host Vanessa Perdomo-Maglione ventured to Cannes, France for the Cannes Lion festival where she moderated a panel at Stagwell’s Sport Beach about how smaller sports build culture moments. The sports that shape taste, drive fashion, and influence what's cool rarely start at the center. They start at the edges, built by athletes who are as much creators and cult...
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.
The New York Knicks ended one of the longest championship droughts in the NBA, bringing relief to their long-suffering fans.
Last Saturday night, the franchise won its first title since 1973, and third all-time, with a 94-90 win at the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. The Knicks t...
On this special bonus episode of the Bloomberg Business of Sports, we hear a conversation with Bloomberg News Texas bureau chief Julie Fine and Dallas FC president and co-owner Dan Hunt about how Texas is preparing to host nine FIFA World Cup matches, its economic impact and more.
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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 as the FIFA World Cup kicks off across America.This week's show features:
- Gonzalo Soto, Bloomberg's Mexico City bureau chief for a look at how Mexico is preparing to host games amid unrest.
- Alan Rothenberg, former US Soccer president, chairman and CEO of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, chairma...
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.
The New York Knicks reaching the NBA Finals for the first time this century and facing emerging superstar Victor Wembanyama promises to become one of the most-watched championships in league history.
In his second season, the 22-year-old Wembanyama is making a case to be the next fa...
Join host Vanessa Perdomo for a special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Soccer as she speaks with Matt Rizzetta, the founder and managing partner of Underdog Global Partners. He is the owner of multiple sports franchises across Italy including Campobosso FC, Donna Roma and Napoli Basketball. Rizzetta has had conversations with the owners of SSC Napoli about building the brand of Napoli into a true global juggernaut.
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