Juan Soto Inks Record-Breaking Deal; Velocity Capital Gets Big Investment From Texas
December 13, 202438m 37s
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Show Notes
Join hosts Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports.
- Juan Soto signs a record-breaking 15 year, $765 million dollar contract from the New York Mets. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Conor Sen argues why the deal is good for the game of baseball.
- Velocity Capital Management founding partner David Abrams and Texas Permanent School Fund CEO and CIO Bob Borden talk the future of alternative investment in sports as several NFL teams announce selling stakes to private equity firms. Plus the Texas Permanent School Fund's anchor investment of $200 million into Velocity's flagship Opportunity Fund.
- Plus, Bloomberg Originals sports correspondent Vanessa Perdomo introduce us to the newest WNBA franchise, the Golden State Valkyries. They have a conversation with Valkyries' general manager Ohemma Nyanin and head coach Natalie Nasake.
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