Business of Sports

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Michael Barr for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. WNBA Legend and Future Hall of Famer Candance Parker speaks with Vanessa Padermo and Randall Williams. They discussed the start of the WNBA season, after a contentious offseason regarding the CBA that created a lot of uncertainty if the season would start on time. Candace also talked about her career traveling back and forth between playing in the WNBA and overseas where they were given private jets, private drivers and paid seven figure salaries, while back in the US the conditions weren’t even close. Now under a new CBA, players are getting the treatment they’ve been fighting for. On this episode, we also hear from: - Rog Bennett, Founder of Men In Blazers and Author of ‘We Are the World Cup’ on his new book. The Men in Blazers network is the one of the biggest independently run soccer media networks.

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: Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Inc., on how the Kentucky Derby has evolved past the race itself. Ayao Komatsu, Haas F1 Team Principal, on the Formula 1 Grand Prix's return to Miami and the sport's rising popularity in the US. Alberto Perlman, CEO of Zumba Fitness, on the longevity of the largest branded fitness program in the world.

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: Matt Smith, Chief Growth Officer of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development on Pittsburgh hosting the NFL draft Greg Ryan, Bloomberg News Boston money and power reporter on the city's transformation in anticipation of hosting the FIFA World Cup Tom Coughlin, two-time Super Bowl winning former New York Giants head coach on the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund.

Landon Donovan was the star player for the US Men’s National soccer team for almost 15 years playing across three FIFA World Cups and he is the highest-scoring male American player in World Cup history. He is now retired and ready to tell the story of his life that were marked by these incredible feats in soccer, in his new memoir Landon.

Join host Vanessa Perdomo and Randall Willliams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Senior Radio Producer Sebastian Escobar chats his converation with WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair as she prepares for Wrestlemania. Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts International, on how he championed the development of T-Mobile Arena and Las Vegas’ growth as a sports city. Lou DiBella, Managing Partner of the Richmond Flying Squirrels, on the Double A minor league baseball team's newest ballpark and growth in minor league sports.