Bloomberg Business of Sports

Nascar President Brent Dewar discusses a host of topics related to the business of car racing, including this weekend's Daytona 500, which is often referred to as the circuit's Super Bowl. He also discusses whether Monster Energy will re-sign as a sponsor and how the league is trying to drive engagement with its core fan base while attracting new customers. Dewar also talks about establishing a footprint in the New York area and says the sport may be close to adding a new manufacturer. Dewar was promoted to president of Nascar earlier this year after having served as the racing league's chief operating officer and vice chairman. He serves on Nascar's board of directors. Prior to joining Nascar Dewar was an executive with General Motors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick, Michael Barr and Eben Novy-Williams discuss Derek Jeter's latest hire, what to expect from Nascar's Daytona 500 and who might cash in on the Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erika Nardini, chief executive officer of Barstool Sports, discusses a host of topics related to the company that’s controlled by the Chernin Group. She talks about what the investment from Peter Chernin means for the company and how Barstool intends to grow. Barstool content is aimed at a core fan base of 18- to 24-year-old male fans who go by the moniker “stoolies.” She also talks about the company’s reach into a more diverse audi ence and other revenue streams like pay-per-view boxing, clothing and a subscription service.Nardini, Barstool’s first CEO, is a former chief marketing officer at AOL. She also previously worked as president and chief revenue officer at influences-platform Bkstg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast, Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss the best and worst-received Super Bowl ads, television ratings for the big game, and how much of a boon the Winter Olympics could be for NBC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Collins, chief executive officer of On Location Experiences, discusses the business surrounding the high-end hospitality business that surrounds the Super Bowl. On Location, which is part owned by the NFL’s 32 owners through their investment vehicle, 32 Equity, offers luxury travel, accommodations and experiences like on-field, post-game access. It’s offerings include a number of NFL events beyond the title game, including the Pro Bowl, draft and international games in London and Mexico City.Collins joined OLE in 2015 from the National Hockey League, where he served as COO for nine seasons. He spearheaded a number of initiatives at the NHL, including the popular Winter Classic outdoor game. Prior to that Collins was a senior executive at the NFL for 15 years before taking over as president of the Cleveland Browns for the 2004-06 seasons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Tiger Woods’ latest performance give golf viewership a boost? Is heading to the WWE the right move for Ronda Rousey? And how much money can Las Vegas make from Tom Brady and Bill Belichick’s quest to make history? Bloomberg’s Michael Barr, Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams have answers to those questions in this week’s Monday edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg business of sports reporter Eben Novy-Williams joins Michael Barr and Scott Soshnick for a discussion of the week's biggest sports business stories, including news from the Super Bowl-bound New England Patriots. The AFC Champions on Jan. 29 will launch the ``Not Done Network,'' which is a 24-hour video stream from Minneapolis, site of the Super Bowl. The network will be available on several platforms, including the team's website, app and YouTube page. We also discuss Vince McMahon's second attempt at a professional football league after the XFL, which lasted just one season before folding. The venture is being funded through McMahon's personal investment vehicle, Alpha Entertainment. Also discussed are the financial implications of the USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal, David Beckham's soccer team in Miami and what the NBA's framework for legalized sports betting looks like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Basketball Association Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum discusses a host of business-related issues, including how technology is helping to create fans -- and generate revenue -- in China, India and Africa. Tatum also talks about how the league is reaching millennials, and why the NBA, unlike the NFL, isn't dealing with any fallout associated with player protests. Tatum also delves into new owners like Brooklyn's Joe Tsai and why buying into the NBA -- even at more than $2 billion -- is a good investment. Tatum became the league's No. 2 executive in 2014. A 17-year veteran of the league office, he is responsible for the NBA's business operations, including its international efforts. He oversees global partnerships, marketing, communications and team marketing and business operations. Prior to joining the NBA Tatum worked for Major League Baseball in its corporate sponsorship and marketing department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Octagon Senior Vice President of Media Rights Consulting Dan Cohen talks about the business of valuing global sports rights. He talks about the headwinds facing the NFL, why the television is still king and which emerging bidders are most likely to claim major sports rights. He also discusses Nascar, Mexican soccer and what goes into placing a value on sports rights. Cohen also talks about ESPN and how sports leagues are divvying up their content. Octagon in August began its media rights practice, which provides consultation to U.S. and international rights holders, broadcasters, emerging distribution platforms and the sports investment community. Prior to joining Octagon, Cohen was senior vice president of the Americas for MP & Silva.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg sports business reporter Eben Novy-Williams, Michael Barr and Scott Soshnick look ahead to some of the biggest sports business stories of 2018, including what to expect from the National Football League. The trio also utilize the special extended conversation to discuss the New York Yankees with Giancarlo Stanton, who came from the Miami Marlins, where new investor Derek Jeter is already feeling the heat. Also talked about are legalized sports betting and the future of the Olympic Games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Hancock is the first executive director of the College Football Playoff, a four-team format that was created in 2012 as a way to crown a champion that's determined on the field and not by polls. Hancock discusses the business behind this year's championship match-up, an all-Southeastern Conference affair between the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama, the third and fourth seeds, respectively. The game is scheduled for Jan. 8 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Hancock also discusses the media contracts and sponsorship that drive the revenue of college athletics, and whether there's a widening gap between the marquee programs in the so-called Power 5 conferences and the others. Hancock was the first full-time director of the NCAA Final Four, the first executive director of the Bowl Championship Series and, currently, the first executive director of the College Football Playoff. He led the conference commissioners and university presidents in creating the playoff. He spent 16 years with the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, 13 as its director. He's also served on the U.S. Olympic Committee staff at 12 OlympicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Leonsis, senior Vice President of strategic initiatives for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, discusses a host of sports business-related topics, including the value and future of esports, digital distribution of sports content and what legalized sports betting would mean for established U.S. sports leagues and teams. Leonsis, son of former AOL executive Ted Leonsis, helps to oversee a company whose assets include the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals and their arena, Capital One Arena. He also talks about why the NBA could surpass the NFL for global dominance. Leonsis is also general manager of Monumental Sports Network, a first-of-its-kind regional sports network for digital, mobile and over-the-top platforms. In 2016, Leonsis led the transformation of Monumental Sports Network – co-owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment and NBC Sports Group – from an ad-based blogging platform into a direct-to-fan service content provider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Cohen, Global Head of Media Banking at Barclays PLC, discusses the rapidly changing landscape of sports media -- including Walt Disney Co.’s purchase of a portion of 21st Century Fox’s sports assets, declining TV ratings for the National Football League and the value of regional sports networks. The media banker also discusses the resignation of ESPN President John Skipper, and the emergence of tech companies like Amazon and Twitter as bidders for future media rights. That’s helping fuel the skyrocketing valuations of sports franchises like the NFL’s Carolina Panthers, who will be sold during the off season by embattled owner Jerry Richardson.Cohen has run Barclays’s media banking division since 2015. Prior to joining Barclays, Cohen ran the Media and Entertainment division at Blackstone Group, where he advised on the $2.15 billion sale of baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers in 2012, then a record for a franchise transaction. Cohen also represented the Tribune Co. on its 2009 sale of the Chicago Cubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milwaukee Bucks President Peter Feigin discusses a bevy of topics related to his National Basketball Association team, which is owned by private equity investors Marc Lasry, Wes Edens and Jamie Dinan. The former Madison Square Garden executive talks about the financial effect of the team’s new, yet-to-be-named arena, as well as the impact his star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo -- aka the Greek Freak -- has on negotiations with prospective sponsors seeking a global audience. He also talks about the team’s entry in the NBA 2K, a joint esports venture between the NBA and Take-Two Interactive.Feigin was named president of the Bucks in 2014, and was charged with spearheading the growth of the franchise’s business operations. He has worked to build the team’s season ticket base, sponsorship and presided over the effort to build a new $500 million-plus arena. The building is scheduled to open in the fall of 2018. Feigin previously was president and COO of Marquis Jet and helped lead its acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway-controlled NetJets in 1998.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber discusses a host of topics related to the business of the U.S.’s top soccer league, including the mushrooming valuations of franchises and the decision to expand by another two clubs. Garber also answers, as Deadspin asked in an August article, whether MLS is a Ponzi Scheme. The commissioner also talks about implications of the U.S. men’s team missing the World Cup and whether team owners in his league will ever have to worry about the financial risk that accompanies relegation. He also touches on new media and whether soccer’s millennial-heavy audience puts MLS in an enviable position when its broadcast contracts expire in 2022.Garber was named commissioner of Major League Soccer in 1999. During his tenure, the league has expanded to 23 teams (for now), added 20 new owners and inked broadcast deals with ESPN, Fox and Univision. His teams have also developed more than 15 soccer-specific stadiums in North America. Prior to joining MLS, Garber spent 16 years in a variety of roles at the National Football League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pac-12 Commissioner Larry Scott discusses a host of topics related to the business of college athletics, including the effect the Department of Justice's bribery investigation is having throughout the NCAA and its member institutions. Scott also talks about his push to rebrand a conference whose membership includes UCLA, USC and Stanford. He also touches on the changing media landscape -- like the conference's deal with Alibaba -- and the opportunities presented by digital and mobile platforms.Scott has spent the past eight years as the Pac-12 commissioner, stressing the advantages of a West Coast location. He also led the conference through an expansion for the first time since 1978 by adding Colorado and Utah. He’s also focused on increasing exposure for women’s and Olympics sports, and has created digital and mobile platforms to distribute content throughout the world. A former captain of the Harvard tennis team, Scott is a former professional tennis player and CEO of the Women’s Tennis Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Gaming Association President and Chief Executive Officer Geoff Freeman discusses the status, outlook and implications for federally regulated, legalized sports betting in the U.S. Freeman discusses the upcoming case before the Supreme Court, the timeline for sports betting and why the U.S. sports leagues and television networks seem to have embraced the idea. He also talks about how much money is at stake and who stands to gain. In his role with the AGA, Freeman is the leading advocate for the commercial and Tribal gaming industry. He's responsible for positioning the association to address regulatory, political and educational challenges and opportunities. Prior to joining the AGA Freeman was the COO of the U.S. Travel Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Golden State Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts discusses an array of topics related to the defending National Basketball Association champions, including the team's plan for a new arena in San Francisco (the Chase Center), and what the franchise is worth today. Welts, who oversees all business-related activity for the team, also discusses how the business and basketball sides of the franchise work in concert. Prior to joining the Warriors in 2011, Welts spent nine years with the Phoenix Suns, the last two as president and CEO. Before that, he spent 17 years at the NBA office, rising to become third in command as chief marketing officer and president of NBA properties. In 2011, in a front page story in the New York Times, Welts became the highest-ranking executive in men's professional team sports to publicly acknowledge he is gay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If anyone is privy to the inner workings of the National Football League it's sports industry consultant Marc Ganis, who regularly advises Commissioner Roger Goodell and the 32 owners on an array of business matters. Ganis talks about a number of issues related to the business of the NFL, including whether Roger Goodell is in jeopardy of losing his job because of a squabble with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. Ganis also talks about the business problems created by players kneeling during the National Anthem and what the league's next broadcast contracts might look like. Ganis is the founder of Chicago-based consulting firm Sportscorp Ltd. Because of his close ties to the NFL, he has been dubbed the NFL's 33rd owner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former National Football League player and union President Domonique Foxworth discusses a host of topics related to the business of the game, including President Trump's criticism of the league and its commissioner, Roger Goodell, who thus far hasn't mandated that players stand for the National Anthem. A graduate of Harvard Business School, Foxworth also recounts lessons learned at the bargaining table. He also touches on displeased NFL sponsors, the relationship between owners and players, and whether the NFL is still the best investment in U.S. pro sports. Foxworth, 34, played for the Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens from 2005-2011. While an active player, he served as president of the NFLPA during labor talks with the owners. The University of Maryland graduate previously worked as chief operating officer of the National Basketball Players Association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane discusses a host of topics surrounding baseball, including his team’s trip to the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Crane, who played baseball at Central Missouri State University, also talks about mushrooming team valuations, his club’s focus on data analytics, globalization, the rise of digital media and how the Astros have helped Houston to recover in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.Crane, a native of St. Louis, grew up rooting for the Cardinals. MLB approved Crane as owner of the Astros in 2011, when the group he led bought the club from Drayton McLane for about $680 million. The Astros are now worth $1.45 billion, 13th among the 30 major-league clubs, according to Forbes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All-Star Keith Hernandez, a postseason analyst for Fox Sports, discusses a host of topics related to Major League Baseball, including the mental effect of being traded for the first time and how the New York Yankees would be better served by dropping Aaron Judge in the lineup. The former New York Mets' first baseman also discusses his beloved plasma television, baseball's attempts to win millennials and speed up the game, and how the ballpark experience has changed over the years ... and not for the better. Hernandez, who is also an analyst on Mets' telecasts on SNY in New York, spent 17 seasons in the big leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals, Mets and Cleveland Indians. He was selected to five All-Star teams and along with Willie Stargell was the National League Most Valuable Player in 1979. He hit .296 with 162 home runs and 1,071 runs batted in over his career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newly minted Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta talks about a host of topics related to his record-setting $2.2 billion purchase of the NBA’s Houston Rockets, including why -- for this asset -- he disregarded EBITDA. He also talks about the synergies with his other business interests, the promise of legalized sports betting and why he’d be willing to sell a tiny piece of the team to pop superstar Beyonce. Fertitta also gives a host of reasons why the team will be worth $3 billion in a few years. Fertitta has a net worth of about $3 billion. He’s the sole owner of Landry’s Inc., one of the largest restaurant chains in the U.S., and also owns all of Golden Nugget Inc. He is also the host of CNBC’s Billion Dollar Buyer program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Duke University basketball player and ESPN analyst Jay Bilas discusses the most recent college basketball scandal, including whether hall of famer and Louisville coach Rick Pitino should lose his job. Bilas talks about how college sports has mushroomed into a multibillion-dollar industry that doesn't allow its players to share in the revenue that they help to generate. He also touches on how the universities and sneaker companies created a system whereby players are paid under the table, and suggests a course of action for the student-athletes. Bilas, who is also an attorney, joined ESPN in 1995 and is one of the best-known analysts in the game. A four-year starter at Duke under Mike Krzyzewski from 1982-86, Bilas helped the Blue Devils to the 1986 title game. While at Duke, Bilas was only of only two student athletes appointed to the NCAA's long-range planning committee, serving from 1984-86. Since 1992, he has been an attorney with Moore & Van Allen, where he specializes in commercial litigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apollo's Josh Harris and Blackstone's David Blitzer this week established Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a holding company that'll guide their sports investments. The man in charge at HBSE is Chief Executive Officer Scott O'Neil, who talks about a host of topics, including cable television and new media, what presiding over ``Linsanity'' taught him and whether the Philadelphia 76ers strategy of stockpiling draft picks was a good one. O'Neil also discusses esports and his penchant for being first. O'Neil oversees HBSE, which includes the 76ers, NHL's New Jersey Devils, the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, where the hockey team plays, English Premier League team Crystal Palace and an eSports team. He joined the 76ers as CEO in 2013, and was charged with rejuvenating the franchise's business operations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New England Patriots President Jonathan Kraft talks about the business of the National Football League, including whether owners are concerned about declining television ratings. The chairman of the league's digital committee, Kraft discusses how Amazon, Facebook, Yahoo, Twitter and other companies are disrupting the traditional media model and what it means for the bottom line. The son of Robert Kraft also talks about working the early shift, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and the growth potential of Major League Soccer. Jonathan Kraft is president of the Kraft Group, the holding company that includes the NFL's Patriots and MLS's Revolution. As president of the football team, he oversees the management and strategic planning of each department. He also works with his father to represent the Patriots in all league matters and serves on multiple owner committees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Froelich, global head of sports partnerships at Twitter, covers a host of topics, including her global search for content -- and the accompanying frequent flyer miles. She also discusses Twitter's portfolio of sports assets, how the company monetizes sports and whether the platform is a friend or foe to linear TV. Froelich also talks about social media's place in enhancing traditional sports broadcasts and why a younger demographic is appealing to advertisers. Froelich joined Twitter in 2014 and became global director of sports partnerships early this year. Prior to that she spent five years at CBS Interactive, developing marketing programs for advertisers. The native New York also touches on her affinity for the New York Jets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Football League Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice discusses a host of topics, including what he calls the league's mismanagement of player discipline for members like Tom Brady and Ezekiel Elliott. Smith also talks about the league's declining television audience, whether there's too much football on TV and, of course, the issue of head trauma and player safety. He also touches on the biggest myths about the NFL, which is the most-watched U.S. sports league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Red Sox Chief Executive Officer Sam Kennedy talks about the business behind the Major League Baseball team, including how management has sought to make historic Fenway Park not only more welcoming, but profitable. He also discusses the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry and how the baseball team fits into owner John Henry's global sports and entertainment holdings: Liverpool FC, the New England Sports Network and Roush Fenway Racing. Kennedy also talks about diversifying the events at Fenway, and what it was like going to high school with former Red Sox executive Theo Epstein.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Clark, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, talks about Players Weekend, during which his membership will wear nicknames on the back of their jerseys. They'll sport alternate jerseys inspired by youth league designs. MLB has also allowed the players to wear custom-designed flashy equipment that shows personality in the sport's latest attempt to reach and connect with a younger audience. Clark also talks about his union's history of labor strife, technology and, of course, his too-hard, not-hard-enough hit in the ninth inning of Game 5 of the 2004 American League Championship Series at Fenway Park. Clark is the first former player to head the MLB Players Association. A former player representative while active, Clark joined the union in 2010 after a 15-year playing career in which he hit .262 with 251 home runs and 824 runs batted in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UFC President Dana White says the Aug. 26 megafight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor will smash records in revenue and viewership. White also discusses the league's next television contract, which may include a nontraditional broadcast partner such as Facebook or Amazon. White took over as president of UFC when his friend Lorenzo Fertitta bought the company in 2001 for $2 million. The company was sold to a group led by WME/IMG last year for $4 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andre Iguodala of the NBA's Golden State Warriors talks about how professional athletes are more than ever seeking to become successful investors off the field or court. A number of active athletes have taken their cues from retired jocks like Magic Johnson and Michael Jordan, who both joined the ownership ranks. Iguodala also discusses how playing near Silicon Valley has helped him to become an investor in a number of technology-related companies. He also delves into next week’s The Players Technology Summit by Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry, which will bring together leaders in technology, venture capital and sports to share ideas and expertise. The event in San Francisco is presented by Bloomberg.Iguodala has spent 13 seasons in the National Basketball Association, the last four with the defending champion Warriors. A 2012 All-Star, he was also the Most Valuable Player of the 2015 NBA Finals. He recently re-signed with the Warriors for three years and $48 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casey Wasserman, chairman of the bid group that brought the 2028 Olympics to Los Angeles, addresses the International Olympic Committee's changing approach to awarding the Games. He also addresses a host of financial issues surrounding the Olympics, including how L.A.'s existing infrastructure will prevent the kinds of white elephants and exploding spending that has marred previous bids. He also talks about the city's privately financed Games, and how the Olympics will actually help to ease the city's much-maligned traffic. Wasserman is the founder and chairman of Wasserman Media Group, a sports and entertainment agency he founded in 2002.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FC Barcelona President Josep Bartomeu discusses how the club is trying to gain traction in the U.S., buoyed by stars like Lionel Messi and Neymar, whom reports say may leave Spain for Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Bartomeu, who took over in 2014, has held a number of positions at Barcelona, including the top post in the club’s handball and basketball sections.Prior to that, Major League Soccer Deputy Commissioner Mark Abbott talks about expansion, revenue growth and team valuations as the league heads toward its Aug. 2 All-Star game in Chicago, where MLS’s best will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid.Abbott, a native of England, was MLS’s first employee in 1993. He runs the league’s expansion plans and is also spearheading MLS’s video review, which debuts Aug. 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Houston Rockets Chief Executive Officer Tad Brown addresses his role overseeing the sale of the National Basketball Association franchise owned by Les Alexander. Brown says there's been a groundswell of interest from around the globe, including China, where thanks to former All-Star Yao Ming, the Rockets are the most popular NBA team. Brown says it took Yao about 60 seconds to call after hearing the Rockets were on the market. He also talks about what drives the team's valuation and whether the eventual sale price could eclipse the record $2 billion that Steve Ballmer paid for the Los Angeles Clippers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hal Steinbrenner, managing general partner of the New York Yankees, talks about the meteoric rise of rookie right fielder Aaron Judge, dubbed the face of baseball after his standout performance in the Home Run Derby. Steinbrenner also addresses the team's change in philosophy from parting with prospects for short-term gain to developing a minor-league system aimed at sustained success. He also discusses his father, George; management's globalization efforts; how much the team is worth; and how winning games fuels everything from attendance to television ratings. And, no, the Steinbrenners have no plans to sell the world's second-most valuable club.Steinbrenner officially took over control of the team in 2008, two years before his father's death. The Steinbrenner family has majority control of the team, which includes a host of limited partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Bowman, Major League Baseball's president of business and media, talks about the changing landscape of the game's audience, the challenge of courting millennials and how the league's experiment with a pay-one-price monthly pass seems to be working. He also talks about baseball's technology arm and why he can't get a decent meal in his office. Bowman is charged with overseeing revenue-generating and media rights activities across MLB's array of assets, including MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network. Bowman created BamTech, a $3.5 billion spinoff one-third owned by The Walt Disney Company. Last year, The Sporting News named Bowman as the 14th most influential person in sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turner Sports President David Levy talks about the future of sports media, including escalating rights fees and extracting value from live, unscripted events like sports. He discusses television's future in a world where cord-cutters, cord-shavers and cord-nevers consume content -- including sports -- on their on mobile phones and tablets. Levy also addresses the Mayweather-McGregor fight and the future of Disney's ESPN, the dominant brand in sports that has lost millions of subscribers. \u0010\u0010Levy oversees Turner's portfolio of networks and businesses, including TNT, TBS and Cartoon Network. On the sports front, he recently led Turner's expansion of its media rights partnership with the NBA. Turner Sports also includes the NCAA men's basketball tournament, Major League Baseball, the PGA of America and an eSports league run in conjunction with WME/IMG.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan Kasten, president and chief executive of the Los Angeles Dodgers, speaks with Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams (filling in for Michael Barr) about the Dodgers brand, his outlook on sports and technology and when, oh, when, will fans around L.A. be able to watch their Dodgers on TV. Kasten, part of the Guggenheim-led group that bought the Dodgers in 2012, was previously president of the Washington Nationals. Back in 1999, he became the first sports executive to hold the title of president of three different teams in three different leagues: baseball's Braves, basketball's Hawks and hockey's Thrashers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Hill is one of the most recognized and decorated players in basketball history. A two-time NCAA champion at Duke and later a seven-time National Basketball Association All-Star, Hill remains in the game as a part owner of the Atlanta Hawks. He also started a private equity mezzanine fund, investing in well-capitalized, high-profitable business. Hill speaks with Bloomberg Business of Sports co-hosts Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr about the long-term prospects of the Golden State Warriors, what's next for LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers, how to prepare for life after professional sports and the time his mother, Janet, a member of The Carlyle Group's Board of Directors, fixed his broken toys, wrapped them, and put them under the Christmas tree.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As president of the Los Angeles Lakers, Jeanie Buss is one of the most powerful women in global sports. In her 18th season with the club, Buss leads all aspects of the franchise's business operations, which includes marketing, sponsorship and media relationships. Buss also oversees basketball operations, which she recently entrusted to former Lakers great Magic Johnson after firing not only her brother, Jim, but longtime general manager Mitch Kupchak after what would be described in business as a hostile takeover attempt. Buss is a member of the NBA's powerful finance and labor committees, and is now charged with getting the Lakers past Slowtime and back to Showtime. Buss speaks with Business of Sports co-hosts Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr about seizing control of the team, Magic, resurrecting the Lakers and, of course, whether she'd pick Lonzo Ball with the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Bettman has presided over the National Hockey League since 1993, making him the longest-tenured commissioner among the four major U.S. sports. He is the architect of the league's media strategy, which includes an ownership stake in BAMTech, the digital media company spun off by Major League Baseball. According to Forbes, NHL teams in 2016 were worth an average $517 million, which is about what Bill Foley paid to put an expansion team in Las Vegas. Bettman speaks with Bloomberg Business of Sports co-hosts Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr about the business of hockey, sitting out the Olympics and where, oh, where, will the New York Islanders call home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Lasry is co-owner of the National Basketball Association’s Milwaukee Bucks. He’s also the chairman and chief executive officer of Avenue Capital Management, the investment management company he co-founded more than a decade ago. Lasry speaks with Bloomberg Business of Sports co-hosts Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr about the business of basketball and his 2014 purchase of the team for a record $550 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft Corp. from 2000-2014, is the owner of the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Clippers. Ballmer speaks about the cost of sports franchises and the future of technology and sports with Bloomberg Business of Sports co-hosts Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After seven years as a general partner at Highland Capital Partners, Wyc Grousbeck transitioned from venture capitalist to owner of the National Basketball Association's Boston Celtics. Grousbeck speaks with Bloomberg Business of Sports co-hosts Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr about the current state of the Celtics, N.B.A. player salaries, and basketball's popularity in Europe and Asia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr speak with Golden State Warriors owner Joe LacobSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr speak with former Texas Rangers CEO Chuck Greenberg, and Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, Michele Roberts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr cover the week’s top stories in the sports industry, talk about sports law with Jeffrey Kessler, a partner at Winston and Strawn, and discuss the first professional team to come to Las Vegas with Gavin Maloof, owner of the Vegas Golden Knights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr cover the week’s top stories in the sports industry and talk about the business of basketball with former National Basketball Commissioner David Stern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg’s Scott Soshnick and Michael Barr cover the week’s top stories in the sports industry and talk about the business of baseball with Sal Galatiato, the founder of Galatiato Sports Partners, and Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.