Bloomberg Business of Sports

Salt Lake City Sports Growth, Multi-Billion Dollar Venues

Join hosts Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. With the NFL Draft coming up, former pro linebacker and Athletes.org co-founder Brandon Copeland joins to talk about how his firm helps college athletes better understand their finances, plus shares his predictions for the draft. Real Salt Lake President John Kimball discusses the growth of soccer in the US and the growth of sports in Salt Lake City, as the world reacts to the NHL's Coyotes relocating from Arizona to Utah's capital. Oak View Group chairman and CEO Tim Leiweke joins to discuss the opening of his company's newest venue in Manchester, UK and the massive live entertainment venue industry. Plus, a look at the latest episode of "The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly", featuring former NFL star receiver, Larry Fitzgerald. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Michael Barr, Scarlet Fu and Damian Sassower 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 final score.