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On this episode, hear from:

• Seth Wickersham, ESPN senior writer and author of the book, "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback". They discuss how the NFL QB is one of the sports world's most important people and how they've become like American royalty
• Alex Palou, four-time IndyCar Series champion and winner of this year's Indianapolis 500 about the state of racing and his career
• Karl-Anthony Towns, multi-time NBA All Star and New York Knicks star forward on his second second in New York and his business interests outside of basketball live from Bloomberg Power Players New York earlier this month

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On this special edition of the show, we present a few of our favorite conversations from Bloomberg Power Players New York from earlier this week. It's an annual event hosted at Bloomberg World Headquarters in New York, that brings together influential voices from the business behind sports to help you identify what's coming next.
On this episode, hear from:

• Sylvia Fowles, Two-Time WNBA Champion; Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist; 2025 Naismith & Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee & Terri Carmichael Jackson, Executive Director, WNBPA in a live panel discussion moderated by Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams
• Ross Bjork, Senior Vice President & Wolfe Foundation-Eugene Smith Endowed Athletics Director, The Ohio State University, Martin Jarmond, The Alice & Nahum Lainer Family Director of Athletics, UCLA & Nina King, Vice President, King-Compton Families Director of Athletics; Adjunct Professor of Business Administration, Duke University in a live panel moderated by Bloomberg News higher education finance reporter Janet Lorin
• Michael Arougheti, Co-Founder & CEO, Ares Management Corporation & Tom Garfinkel, Vice Chairman, President & CEO, Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium; Managing Partner, Formula 1® Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix in a live panel moderated by Bloomberg Originals chief correspondent and Power Players executive producer Jason Kelly

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This week we focus on how streamer continue to look to live sports programming to boost their platforms. Recently, Netflix picked up the rights to show the 2026 World Baseball Classic to viewers in Japan in a deal announced Monday by the streaming service and Major League Baseball. Plus, ESPN said a package bundling its new online service with the RedZone highlights program and NFL Network games will debut on Sept. 3 and cost $40 a month. Bloomberg News media and entertainment reporter Hannah Miller joins to discuss these new deals and how streaming platforms are leaning into sports.

Then, we take a deep dive on streamers and sports with Bloomberg Intelligence senior media analyst Geetha Ranganathan.

Plus, we speak with RotoWire's founder and president Peter Schoenke on the rise of fantasy sports and some of the latest emerging trends ahead of the new NFL season.

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President Donald Trump’s Miami area golf course will host the PGA Tour in 2026, the first time in about a decade that the league will hold an event at a Trump property.

The Professional Golfers’ Association 2026 Miami Championship will descend on Trump National Doral from April 30 to May 3, according to a statement Tuesday. It’s a sign the league is again embracing Trump’s golf courses after a relationship that strained after he moved into politics, and adds to a pattern of businesses that once distanced themselves but are doubling back and thawing relationships in his second term.

Bloomberg News wealth reporter Annie Massa joins to discuss her reporting on the the PGA's big return to one of Trump's signature golf courses.

This week's show also features:
- Bloomberg News global business of sports reporter Ira Boudway on his latest reporting on how leagues are handling player betting scandals
- Rich "Big Daddy" Salgado on his Big Daddy Celebrity Golf Classic

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Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss his latest reporting on the turmoil surrounding the NFL Players Association, including new word that former leaders were working on a secret venture capital fund project. Former NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell hoped that one day it would raise enough money to invest in a stake in an NFL franchise.

Also on this week's show:

• Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adam Minter on his latest column: America Is Undermining Its Soft Power in Sports
• Kelleigh Irwin Fagan, former collegiate athlete and now partner at CCHA Law discusses the latest in the NCAA

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Bloomberg Originals Chief Correspondent Jason Kelly joins to discuss the latest episode of "The Deal," which will feature DeMaurice Smith, former executive director of the NFL players association.

Then, Matt Winkelried, owner of Bleecker Trading, on this week's National Sports Collector Convention and boom in trading cards.

Plus, Sam Renouf, the founding CEO of Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) discusses the need for financial compensation and safety for triathletes. As well as the $40 investment it received from SURJ, the sports arm of the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

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The former football player who fatally shot four people and himself in Midtown Manhattan claimed to have a poorly understood brain disease, putting a renewed focus on the link between head injuries in sports and irreversible brain damage. Shane Tamura was targeting the National Football League’s headquarters when he entered 345 Park Avenue, a skyscraper that’s also home to offices of private equity giant Blackstone Inc. and consultant KPMG. One NFL employee was injured in the shooting.

In 2015, the league reached a $765 million settlement with over 4,500 players who claimed in a lawsuit that the NFL had hidden the dangers of concussions. The league denied any wrongdoing. Years after the settlement, the NFL is still grappling with issues related to head injuries. Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins to discuss his reporting on the aftermath of the shooting and why getting answers on CTE has proven so difficult for the NFL.

Also on this week's show:

• Bloomberg News global business reporter Ira Boudway on the WNBA's growth
• Morgan Shaw Parker, President and Chief Operating Officer for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream about her team's recent success and growth.

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New York and New Jersey officials are projecting a $3.3 billion economic boost to the region from hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026. The region will hold eight matches at Metlife Stadium in New Jersey, including the final on July 19, 2026, expecting to bring in over 1.2 million fans and tourists, according to an economic impact summary released Monday by the NYNJ Host Committee, the local body responsible for organizing the games. Bloomberg News reporter Sri Taylor joins to discuss her reporting on what the highly anticipated games could mean for local economies.

Then, Australian yachtsman and CEO of Red Bull Italy's SailGP team discusses the rise of competitive sailing and an upcoming documentary.

Plus, the NFL's players association recently found itself embroiled in controversy that led to the resignation of NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell as well as at least one other executive. Martin Edel, Goulston & Storrs Sports Law Practice co-chair and adjunct professor at Columbia University joins to discuss the latest headlines and potential fallout.

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