Bloomberg Business of Sports

Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch speak with WNBA star and Associate Attorney for Labor & Employment at Hall & Estill, Iciss Tillis. She gives her expertise on the NCAA's NIL policies, and the challenges former athletes face after retirement from sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch recap an incredible weekend in the National Football League, and discuss the future for Tom Brady and Aaroon Rodgers. Plus, Fenway Sports Group climbs the ladder in Forbes’ latest rankings of sports empires. All that and more on this Monday edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Candy Digital is a next generation digital collectible company offering digital assets for fans and collectors. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with CEO Scott Lawin about the company's partnership with Major League Baseball, the competitive landscape for NFTs, and Candy's foray into the NIL market. All that and more on this Thursday edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Premier Hockey Federation has announced a commitment from the Board of Governors to invest over $25 million in direct payments and benefits to its players over the next three years. Join Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch as they discuss the implications for women's hockey in North America, the 'Joker'-less Australian Open, and more... On this Wednesday edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Basketball Association is expanding in Africa through a deal that values its operations on the continent at $1 billion. Mike Lynch and Scarlet Fu catch up with NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams and find out where he sees the growth of the league in 3-5 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NFL quarterback Eli Manning is joining private equity firm, Brand Velocity Partners, as he enters a new stage of his career. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with the two-time Superbowl winning MVP about his new role with the firm, his thoughts on the playoffs, and his other business endeavors. All that and more on this weekend edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a blockbuster deal in the world of golf...The USGA and ProMedica have announced a long-term partnership that includes presenting partner rights for the U.S. Women's Open, which means more eyeballs on the sport, and bigger checks for the athletes involved. Hosts Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch discuss with U.S. Golf Association CEO Mike Whan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of the Business of Sports: One of the most successful, and controversial, athletes of his generation, Alex Rodriguez quietly built a real estate empire over two decades. Now, five years after retiring from baseball, he's accelerating his transformation from former athlete to investor and owner — with an eye on his legacy, and maybe a dose of redemption. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak to the biggest names in the business of sports. Who better to talk to this week than SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. Hell help us break down the College Football National Champions between the SEC powerhouse Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide, as well walking us though how the conference was able to keep all its athletics during Covid-19.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower and bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio reflects on the final fantasy week of the 2021 NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss Antonio Brown's departure from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the upcoming SEC dominated College Football Playoff title game, and unbelievable temperatures from the NHL's Winter Classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He has a new book about the Celtics during the Larry Bird era called “Wish It Lasted Forever: Life with the Larry Bird Celtics.” How has the NBA business changed from the then to today? Mike Lynch and Michael Barr speak with Boston Globe Sports Columnist and Associate Editor Dan Shaughnessy. They also touch on the impact of the omicron variant on pro sports and the legacy of the late John Madden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower and bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 17 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Mike Lynch and Richard Truman talk to the biggest names in sports. Today we assess the latest covid-19 cancellations in the sports world and the effects on this weekend’s college football. We also talk about what’s next for Tiger Woods after his performance alongside son Charlie Woods at the PNC Championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch talk to the biggest names in sports. This week were joined by Former San Francisco 49er legend and NFL Hall Of Famer, Steve Young. He tells us about his involvement with Integrity Marketing Group and why they decided to reward all their employees with an equity stake in the firm. Something he’d like to see in the NFLSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower and bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 16 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss the spike of covid-19 positivity in the world of sports. Many athletes and teams find themselves sidelined during the most important time of the seasons. Well talk about how the leagues are responding to rise in cases and what effect they may have on post season play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York City FC's CEO Brad Sims and MLS Cup MVP Sean Johnson join Scarlet Fu, Mike Lynch, and Michael Barr to talk about the club's recent MLS cup victory, the impact the win can have on recruiting top athletes, and the timeline for developing its own soccer-specific stadium. All that and more on this weekend edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Trueman Damian Sassower and Bailey Lipschultz bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 15 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the boom of sports gambling in the United States there has been a lack of innovation in how America wages. Sporttrade plans to shake things up in 2022 and come to market with a product that better resembles a stock exchange than a sportsbook. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with Sporttrade founder and CEO, Alexander Kane about what makes his platform stand out against tradition sports books and how you an lock in a profit or limit your losses during play. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with New Jersey Devils President Jake Reynolds about the recent signing of 2019 top overall draft pick Jack Hughes to an 8-year contract extension, the catalyst behind the team's new black sweater, and the league's broadcast rights deals with ESPN and Turner Sports. Plus, Jake breaks down the Devils' and Prudential Financial's program to amplify business opportunities for Black entrepreneurs. All that and more on this weekend edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 14 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch catch up with Super League Gaming Chairman & CEO Ann Hand. They discuss the burgeoning metaverse market and the powerful opportunities for commerce, digital fashion products, the what the future holds for esports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the first time in 26 years Baseball entered a work stoppage this week. MLB locked out its players Thursday morning, setting the stage for a tough round of negotiations with the players union. Michael Barr and Mike Lynch sit down MLB network insider Jon Morosi and Goulston & Storrs Sports Law Chair Martin Edel to lean what issues dived the two sides and if well see baseball in 2022.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Bailey Lipschultz and Damian Sassower bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 12 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr and Mike Lynch are joined by Bloomberg Businessweek Host Carol Massar to discuss her recent broadcast from the brand new UBS Arena. We hear from New York Islanders Owner Jon Ledecky and Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke. Also, Tom Naratil, President Americas at UBS, shares his market thoughts and what the UBS Arena naming rights mean for the firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 12 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr and Mike Lynch speak with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman, about the explosive growth of professional sports in Las Vegas, and the evolution of legal sports betting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scarlet Fu, Mike Lynch and Damien Sassower speak with Mike Aresco, the commissioner of the American Athletic Conference. The conversation touches on the College Football Playoffs and Name, Image and Likeness laws. All that and more in this weekend edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 11 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss the biggest stories in the Business of Sports. Today the trio talks about the possibility of a New England Patriot game played in Germany. Former Patriot and German national Sebastian Vollmer was back at Foxborough to call yesterday’s game on ProSieben. With the NFL looking to expand globally, Vollmer looks to bring his team to his homeland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with Professional Golfer Bubba Watson on his new book “Up and Down: Victories and Struggles in the Course of Life”. We talk to the two time Masters champion about the mental pressures facing today’s athletes and why he chose to put his family first. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Mike Lynch, and Scarlet Fu speak with LPGA golfer Michelle Wie West, and Wale Ogunleye, NFL veteran and Head of Sports and Entertainment at UBS, about PlayersTV, an athlete-owned and culture-powered media and entertainment network home to a diverse collection of original series, co-produced by athletes and brand partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 10 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch discuss the fallout from the Aaron Rodgers vaccination saga, the Ben Simmons return-to-play process, and the drop in Penn National stock after a report on Barstool's Dave Portnoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pistons may be at the beginning of a rebuilding cycle on the court, but downtown Detroit is already a success story. Michael Barr, Mike Lynch and Scarlet Fu speak with Pistons Chief Business Officer Mike Zavodsky. We talk about their strategy to returning the team to greatness and how the move to Little Caesars Arena has been a key part of reviving the city of Detroit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman and Damian Sassower bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 9 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch discuss last week's Thursday Night Football ratings, Peyton Manning denying involvement in Denver Broncos ownership groups, and NY Mets owner Steve Cohen in talks on Sands casino near Citi Field. All that and more on this Monday edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with future Hall-of-Fame QB Drew Brees, about his partnership with bookmaker PointsBet, and the growth of legal sports betting. Plus, Vinik Sports Group CEO Steve Griggs joins the trio. That's the parent company of two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss the growth of hockey in Florida and the Sun Belt, and how their success has added value to the franchise. All that and more in this weekend edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich Trueman, Damian Sassower, and Bailey Lipschultz bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 8 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Atlanta Braves advance to the World Series, the U.S. House of Representative’s Oversight Committee gets involved with the Washington Football Team email scandal, and the American Athletic Conference adds six teams. Join Mike Lynch and Scarlet Fu for this Monday edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu, and Mike Lynch speak with Top Rank President Todd duBoef, just weeks after the heavyweight classic between Top Rank's Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. Todd and the trio discuss the boxing media landscape, competition for eyeballs, the viability of pay-per-view, and the future for champions like Terence Crawford. All that and more on this weekend edition of Bloomberg Business of Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman, and Damian Sassower bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 7 of the NFL season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss DraftKings and FanDuel pulling back on advertising, while Thursday Night Football ratings continue to climb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a trilling walk off finish at Fenway Park this week the Boston Red Sox are back in the ALCS. Who better than Red Sox president Sam Kennedy to walk us through how they got here and what’s in store for the storied franchise. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch sit down with Sam for a conversation about the economic impact this playoff run has on the local economy and we find out if Sam will get his elusive “high Five” from Mike Lynch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss the biggest stories in the Business of Sports. Today were joined by Premier Hockey Federation Commissioner Tyler Tumminia. We talk the leagues rebranding, Increase in salary cap and what’s in store for the 21-22 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of year, the MLB post season is here and who better to help us break it down than MLB Network lead analyst Harold Reynolds. Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Mike Lynch discuss the 2021 season that was and we get some insight into why Cal Ripken Jr might have been one of the smartest players to play the game. Don’t forget to check out Harold this Sunday, during MLB Networks exclusive broadcast of the Rays and Lynchies Sox. You can also catch him throughout the post season on MLB tonight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Rich Trueman, and Damian Sassower bring you the Bloomberg Business of Sports Fantasy Podcast. The trio breaks down week 5 of the NFL season with special guest Bailey Lipschultz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scarlet Fu, Michael Barr and Mike Lynch discuss the biggest stories in the Business of Sports. Tom Brady has made his triumphant return to Foxborough, locking up all time accolades in the process. We get immediate reaction from the Patriot fanbase. We also dive into the NWSL harassment scandal that’s rocked the league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.