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Bloomberg Business of Sports

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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.

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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.

On a special, all Olympics edition of the show, Bloomberg News reporter Hugo Miller joins from Paris to break down his recent Bloomberg Big Take story about how the city is facing a high-stakes test to rein in the cost of the Games. Special guest host Bloomberg Originals correspondent Vanessa Perdomo also joins for a conversation previewing the Games this year.

France's Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, Trade, Crafts and Tourism Olivia Gregoire joins to talk about ticket demand for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the economic impact of hosting the Olympics.

And US Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland discusses the excitement around Team USA, the global growth of women's sports, America's appeal as a host nation and new opportunities in the Paralympic Games.

Plus, a special conversation from our team on the ground in Paris. Bloomberg TV correspondent Caroline Connan from our Paris bureau sits down with Medef Paris President Charles Znaty to examine the difficulties some Parisian businesses are facing during the Games.

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