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Bloomberg Business of Sports

Bloomberg Business of Sports

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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.

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  • 'The Messi Effect' with The Athletic's Paul Tenorio & SailGP's Andrew Thompson

    'The Messi Effect' with The Athletic's Paul Tenorio & SailGP's Andrew Thompson
    May 29 2026

    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:

    • Paul Tenorio, senior writer at The Athletic and author of "The Messi Effect" on how soccer superstar Lionel Messi changed the sport & how the upcoming FIFA World Cup could boost the sport even more in the US
    • Andrew Thompson, managing director at SailGP on the upcoming Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix

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    39 mins
  • Indy 500, The 'Double', First Women's Sports Franchise to Hit $1 Billion

    Indy 500, The 'Double', First Women's Sports Franchise to Hit $1 Billion
    May 22 2026

    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:

    • Indycar President Doug Boles on the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500.
    • Professional auto racing driver Katherine Legge on becoming the first woman to attempt the racing double this weekend
    • Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith on becoming the first woman’s sports franchise in history to be valued at a $1 billion.

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    38 mins
  • MLB Legend Mariano Rivera & LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman

    MLB Legend Mariano Rivera & LAFC Co-President Larry Freedman
    May 15 2026

    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:

    • Mariano Rivera, five-time World Series Champion, World Series MVP and New York Yankees legend from the Latinos in Sports event in Miami
    • Tom Glick, CEO of Hometown Soccer Holdings, a joint venture between MLS and KKR to accelerate the growth of pro soccer in the US through MLS NEXT Pro
    • Larry Freedman, LAFC President and co-chair of the Los Angeles Host Committee on preparations for the FIFA World Cup

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    39 mins
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