e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1 bb206c16-f1de-4f47-98d8-ae3e014137a3 92687887-1579-4735-82a3-b111010ae02e bc3f3409-f4d9-4fca-be2a-b111010b5c5f en-US The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly https://iheart.com/podcast/153153570 When sports, business and culture collide, there’s often a deal to be made. Join Alex Rodriguez and Bloomberg correspondent Jason Kelly as they get the inside track from corporate titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs on investing, strategy, reinvention and the ones that got away. The Deal is a Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals series that’s passionate, relaxed, insightful and inspirational. If you think you know these icons, prepare to be surprised.

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Alex Rodriguez is chairman and chief executive of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm that backs startups and partners with global companies across real estate, sports and entertainment. While best known as a fourteen-time All-Star and World Series champion with the New York Yankees, Rodriguez is now an owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx sports teams and an on-air analyst for Major League Baseball.

Jason Kelly is the chief correspondent of Bloomberg Originals. During his two decades at Bloomberg, Kelly has served as executive editor of Bloomberg Television, hosted Bloomberg Businessweek on television and radio, and also hosted Power Players and Next in Sports series. He’s also the author of two books, The New Tycoons, about the global private equity industry, and Sweat Equity, an inside look at the business of fitness.

]]> episodic When sports, business and culture collide, there’s often a deal to be made. Join Alex Rodriguez and Bloomberg correspondent Jason Kelly as they get the inside track from corporate titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs on investing, strategy, reinvention and the ones that got away. The Deal is a Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals series that’s passionate, relaxed, insightful and inspirational. If you think you know these icons, prepare to be surprised. Hosts: Alex Rodriguez is chairman and chief executive of A-Rod Corp, an investment firm that backs startups and partners with global companies across real estate, sports and entertainment. While best known as a fourteen-time All-Star and World Series champion with the New York Yankees, Rodriguez is now an owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx sports teams and an on-air analyst for Major League Baseball. Jason Kelly is the chief correspondent of Bloomberg Originals. During his two decades at Bloomberg, Kelly has served as executive editor of Bloomberg Television, hosted Bloomberg Businessweek on television and radio, and also hosted Power Players and Next in Sports series. He’s also the author of two books, The New Tycoons, about the global private equity industry, and Sweat Equity, an inside look at the business of fitness. iHeartPodcasts applepodcast@howstuffworks.com Bloomberg 2026 Bloomberg no https://www.omnycontent.com/d/programs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/92687887-1579-4735-82a3-b111010ae02e/image.jpg?t=1707938072&size=Large The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly https://iheart.com/podcast/153153570 Alex Rodriguez on MLB’s CBA Negotiations Alex Rodriguez on MLB’s CBA Negotiations With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the Major League Baseball season is officially entering its final innings. So in this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly break down some of the latest headlines, including what is happening with the negotiations over a collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players, the trade that may have guaranteed the Los Angeles Dodgers another World Series win, and why Alex is still bullish on his New York Yankees. Plus, Alex previews a very special 50th anniversary celebration for the Seattle Mariners. 

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]]> With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the Major League Baseball season is officially entering its final innings. So in this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly break down some of the latest headlines, including what is happening with the negotiations over a collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players, the trade that may have guaranteed the Los Angeles Dodgers another World Series win, and why Alex is still bullish on his New York Yankees. Plus, Alex previews a very special 50th anniversary celebration for the Seattle Mariners. 

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]]> full Bloomberg 6bd67dc5-4202-49fd-a983-b49c01269a77 6bd67dc5-4202-49fd-a983-b49c01269a77 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1194 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/alex-rodriguez-on-mlb-s-cba-negotiations Andy Campion’s Unrivaled Approach to Youth Sports Andy Campion’s Unrivaled Approach to Youth Sports Investors have poured money into youth sports in recent years, with some reports saying the industry is worth as much as $40 billion. It’s no surprise, then, that renowned investors David Blitzer and Josh Harris partnered with The Chernin Group in 2024 to start Unrivaled Sports, a growing portfolio of youth sports investments across baseball, softball, flag football, and more. Unrivaled’s chairman and CEO Andy Campion says they’re only just getting started. 

In this episode of The Deal, Andy tells Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly why he left Nike to go all in on youth sports. From the sidelines of a youth baseball tournament at Cooperstown All-Star Village, he explains the business model making youth sports more accessible while also offering premier experiences. 

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]]> Investors have poured money into youth sports in recent years, with some reports saying the industry is worth as much as $40 billion. It’s no surprise, then, that renowned investors David Blitzer and Josh Harris partnered with The Chernin Group in 2024 to start Unrivaled Sports, a growing portfolio of youth sports investments across baseball, softball, flag football, and more. Unrivaled’s chairman and CEO Andy Campion says they’re only just getting started. 

In this episode of The Deal, Andy tells Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly why he left Nike to go all in on youth sports. From the sidelines of a youth baseball tournament at Cooperstown All-Star Village, he explains the business model making youth sports more accessible while also offering premier experiences. 

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]]> full Bloomberg 0befc532-8967-4c4f-9667-b496010e961c 0befc532-8967-4c4f-9667-b496010e961c Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1433 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/andy-campion-s-unrivaled-approach-to-youth-sports World Cup 2026 Recap World Cup 2026 Recap The 2026 World Cup is done and the numbers are astounding. FIFA reportedly expects to bring in $15 billion in revenue, blowing past their original projection of $12 billion. This number isn’t surprising considering that almost 7 million people attended the tournament’s 104 games and 60 million people in North America tuned into Sunday’s final. 

In this episode of The Deal, we dig into the stories beyond these record-smashing numbers. First up, Jason talks to Fox Soccer broadcaster Melissa Ortiz about how this World Cup compared to the others she has covered as a broadcaster and played in as a member of the Colombian national team. She also explains what made the officiating so frustrating and why she is already looking forward to next summer’s women’s World Cup. 

Next, Jason is joined by Bloomberg News sports reporter and Business of Sports co-host Vanessa Perdomo about what makes this World Cup such an incredible business story and why FIFA will likely be eager to host another major tournament in the U.S. She also gives her take on how the World Cup’s momentum will impact the MLS and predicts the future of hydration breaks.

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]]> The 2026 World Cup is done and the numbers are astounding. FIFA reportedly expects to bring in $15 billion in revenue, blowing past their original projection of $12 billion. This number isn’t surprising considering that almost 7 million people attended the tournament’s 104 games and 60 million people in North America tuned into Sunday’s final. 

In this episode of The Deal, we dig into the stories beyond these record-smashing numbers. First up, Jason talks to Fox Soccer broadcaster Melissa Ortiz about how this World Cup compared to the others she has covered as a broadcaster and played in as a member of the Colombian national team. She also explains what made the officiating so frustrating and why she is already looking forward to next summer’s women’s World Cup. 

Next, Jason is joined by Bloomberg News sports reporter and Business of Sports co-host Vanessa Perdomo about what makes this World Cup such an incredible business story and why FIFA will likely be eager to host another major tournament in the U.S. She also gives her take on how the World Cup’s momentum will impact the MLS and predicts the future of hydration breaks.

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]]> full Bloomberg ee3e7ee8-8fc4-4e68-adb7-b4900036e872 ee3e7ee8-8fc4-4e68-adb7-b4900036e872 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 2979 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/world-cup-2026-recap Hoyt McGarity on the State of Golf Hoyt McGarity on the State of Golf 8AM Golf is a holding company whose portfolio includes 15 companies that touch nearly every aspect of golf. Started in 2018 by Howard Milstein, 8AM’s umbrella includes Golf Magazine, Miura Golf and a newly constructed course in Nashville built in partnership with Justin Timberlake. So, there is no one better to talk to about what is going on in the world of golf than the company’s CEO, Hoyt McGarity.

In this episode of The Deal, Hoyt dials in from St. Andrews to give Alex and Jason the inside scoop on running a holding company, including: what companies 8AM chooses to invest in, which ones they don’t and when they know it’s time to sell. Hoyt also shares his perspective on making golf more accessible to a new generation of golfers while also respecting the traditions of the old heads and what existential threats the sport is facing. Finally, Hoyt tells us why a golf course must be a “good hang” and about his personal trajectory from caddie to CEO.

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]]> 8AM Golf is a holding company whose portfolio includes 15 companies that touch nearly every aspect of golf. Started in 2018 by Howard Milstein, 8AM’s umbrella includes Golf Magazine, Miura Golf and a newly constructed course in Nashville built in partnership with Justin Timberlake. So, there is no one better to talk to about what is going on in the world of golf than the company’s CEO, Hoyt McGarity.

In this episode of The Deal, Hoyt dials in from St. Andrews to give Alex and Jason the inside scoop on running a holding company, including: what companies 8AM chooses to invest in, which ones they don’t and when they know it’s time to sell. Hoyt also shares his perspective on making golf more accessible to a new generation of golfers while also respecting the traditions of the old heads and what existential threats the sport is facing. Finally, Hoyt tells us why a golf course must be a “good hang” and about his personal trajectory from caddie to CEO.

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]]> full Bloomberg 7daa9f60-a117-4c53-8aa4-b4870111e0f8 7daa9f60-a117-4c53-8aa4-b4870111e0f8 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1883 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/hoyt-mcgarity-on-the-state-of-golf The PWHL is Just Getting Started With Hilary Knight The PWHL is Just Getting Started With Hilary Knight If you know nothing else about women’s hockey, you probably know Hilary Knight. The 5-time Olympic medalist has played the most games in U.S. Women’s Hockey history. She has also served as the captain of two PWHL teams and is one of the reasons the league exists in the first place. In 2019, Hilary was among several players who vowed to boycott any North American league that was not financially sustainable. In 2022, the players entered into a partnership with Mark Walter and Billie Jean King to launch the PWHL. Four years later, the league is selling out games at MSG and accepting a $100 million investment. 

In this episode of The Deal, Hilary details for Jason and Alex the process of starting a league where players were partners from the jump and why Mark Walter and Billie Jean King were the right people to work with. She also explains how the momentum from this year’s Olympics bled into the PWHL season and why Heated Rivalry is one of the best things to ever happen to hockey. Finally, she shares her hopes for her post-playing career (spoiler alert! she wants to own a team) and the responsibility of being the face of her sport. Plus, Alex shares a business idea and tells Hilary why she reminds him of NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill.

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]]> If you know nothing else about women’s hockey, you probably know Hilary Knight. The 5-time Olympic medalist has played the most games in U.S. Women’s Hockey history. She has also served as the captain of two PWHL teams and is one of the reasons the league exists in the first place. In 2019, Hilary was among several players who vowed to boycott any North American league that was not financially sustainable. In 2022, the players entered into a partnership with Mark Walter and Billie Jean King to launch the PWHL. Four years later, the league is selling out games at MSG and accepting a $100 million investment. 

In this episode of The Deal, Hilary details for Jason and Alex the process of starting a league where players were partners from the jump and why Mark Walter and Billie Jean King were the right people to work with. She also explains how the momentum from this year’s Olympics bled into the PWHL season and why Heated Rivalry is one of the best things to ever happen to hockey. Finally, she shares her hopes for her post-playing career (spoiler alert! she wants to own a team) and the responsibility of being the face of her sport. Plus, Alex shares a business idea and tells Hilary why she reminds him of NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill.

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]]> full Bloomberg 362396f5-203f-4505-8e9f-b48101023557 362396f5-203f-4505-8e9f-b48101023557 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1873 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-pwhl-is-just-getting-started-with-hilary-knight Portland is the Epicenter of Women’s Sports with Lisa Bhathal Merage Portland is the Epicenter of Women’s Sports with Lisa Bhathal Merage Lisa Bhathal Merage is very busy cementing Portland’s reputation as the global epicenter of women’s sports. In partnership with her brother Alex and their RAJ Sports venture, Lisa is the owner and governor of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns and the WNBA’s Portland Fire. They came to own both teams under pretty unusual circumstances. The Thorns were in turmoil after their previous owner was ousted and RAJ Sports acquired the W’s latest expansion team after the initial deal fell through- giving them only 15 months to build a franchise from scratch. During Lisa’s tenure, the Thorns and the Fire have maintained some of the highest attendance numbers and most lucrative sponsorship deals in their respective leagues. 

In this episode of The Deal, Lisa tells Alex and Jason how running the Thorns and the Fire led her to her purpose. She details the unique challenges of starting an expansion franchise in one league while also running a turnaround effort in another. She also shares how she splits her time as a governor in both the NWSL and the WNBA and how her background in fashion shapes her perspective on women’s sports.

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]]> Lisa Bhathal Merage is very busy cementing Portland’s reputation as the global epicenter of women’s sports. In partnership with her brother Alex and their RAJ Sports venture, Lisa is the owner and governor of the NWSL’s Portland Thorns and the WNBA’s Portland Fire. They came to own both teams under pretty unusual circumstances. The Thorns were in turmoil after their previous owner was ousted and RAJ Sports acquired the W’s latest expansion team after the initial deal fell through- giving them only 15 months to build a franchise from scratch. During Lisa’s tenure, the Thorns and the Fire have maintained some of the highest attendance numbers and most lucrative sponsorship deals in their respective leagues. 

In this episode of The Deal, Lisa tells Alex and Jason how running the Thorns and the Fire led her to her purpose. She details the unique challenges of starting an expansion franchise in one league while also running a turnaround effort in another. She also shares how she splits her time as a governor in both the NWSL and the WNBA and how her background in fashion shapes her perspective on women’s sports.

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]]> full Bloomberg c1864d58-68ad-47d0-8a59-b47a012ee0e9 c1864d58-68ad-47d0-8a59-b47a012ee0e9 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1962 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/portland-is-the-epicenter-of-women-s-sports-with-lisa-bhathal-merage Is There a Future for LIV Golf? Is There a Future for LIV Golf? LIV Golf is known for doing it big: big player contracts, big worldwide events and big prize purses (an average of $460 million annually). It has also received big funding from one particular source. As of February 2026, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has pumped $5.3 billion into LIV. But this past April, the PIF announced that it would halt its funding of the league at the end of this year. The PIF’s exit leaves one big question mark hanging over the league: Can LIV Golf survive?

In this episode of The Deal, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil joins Alex and Jason to address the skeptics. He tells us where LIV is cutting costs and how it is maintaining relationships with its big name golfers. O’Neil also explains why he is confident LIV will survive and how it will look different post-PIF. He also shares his pitch to investors and spells out the types of investors who are already interested in LIV 2.0.

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]]> LIV Golf is known for doing it big: big player contracts, big worldwide events and big prize purses (an average of $460 million annually). It has also received big funding from one particular source. As of February 2026, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has pumped $5.3 billion into LIV. But this past April, the PIF announced that it would halt its funding of the league at the end of this year. The PIF’s exit leaves one big question mark hanging over the league: Can LIV Golf survive?

In this episode of The Deal, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil joins Alex and Jason to address the skeptics. He tells us where LIV is cutting costs and how it is maintaining relationships with its big name golfers. O’Neil also explains why he is confident LIV will survive and how it will look different post-PIF. He also shares his pitch to investors and spells out the types of investors who are already interested in LIV 2.0.

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]]> full Bloomberg fb57985b-b599-47d8-8741-b47101520c2c fb57985b-b599-47d8-8741-b47101520c2c Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1926 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/is-there-a-future-for-liv-golf Alex and Jason’s Kids Join Us For a Father’s Day Special! Alex and Jason’s Kids Join Us For a Father’s Day Special! Here on The Deal we have interviewed  some of the world’s most famous athletes and some of the most powerful people in sports. But today we welcome our most important guests and probably our hosts’ biggest critics: their children.

In this special Father’s Day episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason’s kids join us to share some perspective on who their dads are off the air. First up, Natasha and Ella Rodriguez give us the inside scoop on Alex’s past as a musical theatre star and which TikTok trends he struggled to master. They also offer him some style advice and share their favorite family memories. Next, we hear from Jason’s sons, Henry and Will, about their dad’s level of Knicks fandom, who is the Josh Hart of the Kelly family and what Jason taught them about appreciating sports. Our closer is Alice Kelly, who asks Alex Rodriguez one of the most pressing questions of his career… does he like Pokémon?

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]]> Here on The Deal we have interviewed  some of the world’s most famous athletes and some of the most powerful people in sports. But today we welcome our most important guests and probably our hosts’ biggest critics: their children.

In this special Father’s Day episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason’s kids join us to share some perspective on who their dads are off the air. First up, Natasha and Ella Rodriguez give us the inside scoop on Alex’s past as a musical theatre star and which TikTok trends he struggled to master. They also offer him some style advice and share their favorite family memories. Next, we hear from Jason’s sons, Henry and Will, about their dad’s level of Knicks fandom, who is the Josh Hart of the Kelly family and what Jason taught them about appreciating sports. Our closer is Alice Kelly, who asks Alex Rodriguez one of the most pressing questions of his career… does he like Pokémon?

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]]> full Bloomberg 611be87f-9a4b-4f57-bf73-b46d012a8b58 611be87f-9a4b-4f57-bf73-b46d012a8b58 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:17:33 +0000 2497 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/alex-and-jason-s-kids-join-us-for-a-father-s-day-special The Knicks Won Big. New York's Economy Won Bigger. The Knicks Won Big. New York's Economy Won Bigger. Not only have the Knicks brought New York City its first NBA title in 53 years, the team also brought their hometown a lot of money. An estimate by the New York City Economic Development Corporation puts the economic impact of the Knicks’ postseason run at $380 million. In this special NBA Finals episode of The Deal, NYC EDC Interim CEO Jeanny Pak joins Jason to break down the methodology behind the organization’s estimate and why the real number is probably much larger. She also talks about why sports are such a big economic engine for the city and how the EDC is supporting the development of Willet's Point as a sports and entertainment district. And Jeanny shares some numbers about the economic impact of sporting events like the World Cup, the MLB season and the U.S. Open. 

Also in this episode, Alex and Jason marvel at the magic of the Knicks’ playoff run and discuss how the NBA can capitalize on this momentum. Plus, Alex welcomes the 2026 Knicks to New York City’s champion's circle and shares a special message for former Timberwolf Karl Anthony Towns.

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]]> Not only have the Knicks brought New York City its first NBA title in 53 years, the team also brought their hometown a lot of money. An estimate by the New York City Economic Development Corporation puts the economic impact of the Knicks’ postseason run at $380 million. In this special NBA Finals episode of The Deal, NYC EDC Interim CEO Jeanny Pak joins Jason to break down the methodology behind the organization’s estimate and why the real number is probably much larger. She also talks about why sports are such a big economic engine for the city and how the EDC is supporting the development of Willet's Point as a sports and entertainment district. And Jeanny shares some numbers about the economic impact of sporting events like the World Cup, the MLB season and the U.S. Open. 

Also in this episode, Alex and Jason marvel at the magic of the Knicks’ playoff run and discuss how the NBA can capitalize on this momentum. Plus, Alex welcomes the 2026 Knicks to New York City’s champion's circle and shares a special message for former Timberwolf Karl Anthony Towns.

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]]> full Bloomberg 38e35aa1-58c1-4d2e-9c86-b46b00ed4876 38e35aa1-58c1-4d2e-9c86-b46b00ed4876 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:32:37 +0000 1961 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-knicks-won-big-new-yorks-economy-won-bigger The "Americanization" of the World Cup, Plus Alex on the MLB CBA The "Americanization" of the World Cup, Plus Alex on the MLB CBA It’s the first day of the 2026 World Cup! Ticket prices, transportation, security, visas, Attorneys General investigations and water bottles are just a few of the issues threatening to distract from the play on the pitch. Now that it's time for the football to actually be played, we will finally get some answers to the biggest outstanding questions: Will FIFA’s controversial ticketing strategy mean empty seats? Will host cities actually make back their investment? Will the legacy of this World Cup be its challenges or its triumphs?

Athletic Senior Writer Henry Bushnell joins The Deal to discuss all the above and more. Henry tells Alex and Jason how FIFA may have misjudged the American market. He also shares his thoughts on why the MLS has already missed the moment to capitalize on this summer’s soccer momentum, which American city will “win” the tournament and how the 2026 World Cup will be remembered. 

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]]> It’s the first day of the 2026 World Cup! Ticket prices, transportation, security, visas, Attorneys General investigations and water bottles are just a few of the issues threatening to distract from the play on the pitch. Now that it's time for the football to actually be played, we will finally get some answers to the biggest outstanding questions: Will FIFA’s controversial ticketing strategy mean empty seats? Will host cities actually make back their investment? Will the legacy of this World Cup be its challenges or its triumphs?

Athletic Senior Writer Henry Bushnell joins The Deal to discuss all the above and more. Henry tells Alex and Jason how FIFA may have misjudged the American market. He also shares his thoughts on why the MLS has already missed the moment to capitalize on this summer’s soccer momentum, which American city will “win” the tournament and how the 2026 World Cup will be remembered. 

Want more World Cup? Tune in to Bloomberg's Big Take episode Who's Really Paying for the World Cup?

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]]> full Bloomberg 0c054064-bce5-4d7a-b7eb-b465012a9d67 0c054064-bce5-4d7a-b7eb-b465012a9d67 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 2150 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-americanization-of-the-world-cup-plus-alex-on-the-mlb-cba FIFA’s Jill Ellis Says the World Cup Will be “Magical” FIFA’s Jill Ellis Says the World Cup Will be “Magical” Jill Ellis has seen soccer from every angle: as an elite player, as the two-time World Cup champion coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team and as an NWSL team president. She is bringing this expertise to FIFA as the organization’s first Chief Football Officer. As one of the chief architects of the global game, she is the ultimate World Cup insider.

In this episode of The Deal, Jill tells Jason and Alex what is worrying and exciting her leading up to the kick off of the 2026 World Cup on June 11th (yes, we talk about ticket prices). She shares some facts and figures around what FIFA is expecting in terms of viewership and revenue. Jill also has her eye toward next summer’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil, telling us about a monumental deal with Netflix and why she is anticipating unprecedented interest in the event.

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]]> Jill Ellis has seen soccer from every angle: as an elite player, as the two-time World Cup champion coach of the U.S. Women’s National Team and as an NWSL team president. She is bringing this expertise to FIFA as the organization’s first Chief Football Officer. As one of the chief architects of the global game, she is the ultimate World Cup insider.

In this episode of The Deal, Jill tells Jason and Alex what is worrying and exciting her leading up to the kick off of the 2026 World Cup on June 11th (yes, we talk about ticket prices). She shares some facts and figures around what FIFA is expecting in terms of viewership and revenue. Jill also has her eye toward next summer’s Women’s World Cup in Brazil, telling us about a monumental deal with Netflix and why she is anticipating unprecedented interest in the event.

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]]> full 4 6 Bloomberg 278d862c-7a98-4793-8698-b45e015b305e 278d862c-7a98-4793-8698-b45e015b305e Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1403 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/fifa-s-jill-ellis-says-the-world-cup-will-be-magical Tracy McGrady Always Wanted to Be an Owner Tracy McGrady Always Wanted to Be an Owner Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is considered one of the best shooting guards to ever play the game of basketball. His post-playing career is one of a multifaceted businessperson. T-Mac is one of the lead studio analysts on NBC’s nostalgic return to NBA coverage. And in December 2024, Tracy and his cousin Vince Carter were among 10 limited partners who joined the Buffalo Bills ownership group. Oh, and he started his own league, Ones Basketball.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason sit down with Tracy to walk through his journey from the court to the boardroom. He shares how the Bills deal fulfilled one of his longtime goals and Alex and Tracy compare notes on lessons they’ve learned in the transition from athlete to owner. Tracy also explains how the 90s revolutionized the business of basketball, the joy of doing business alongside his cousin Vince and why he is going all-in on one-on-one. 

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]]> Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is considered one of the best shooting guards to ever play the game of basketball. His post-playing career is one of a multifaceted businessperson. T-Mac is one of the lead studio analysts on NBC’s nostalgic return to NBA coverage. And in December 2024, Tracy and his cousin Vince Carter were among 10 limited partners who joined the Buffalo Bills ownership group. Oh, and he started his own league, Ones Basketball.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason sit down with Tracy to walk through his journey from the court to the boardroom. He shares how the Bills deal fulfilled one of his longtime goals and Alex and Tracy compare notes on lessons they’ve learned in the transition from athlete to owner. Tracy also explains how the 90s revolutionized the business of basketball, the joy of doing business alongside his cousin Vince and why he is going all-in on one-on-one. 

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]]> full 4 5 Bloomberg 41242ab2-10e4-4775-8fb6-b45801466471 41242ab2-10e4-4775-8fb6-b45801466471 Thu, 28 May 2026 19:56:10 +0000 1470 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/tracy-mcgrady-always-wanted-to-be-an-owner-1 Jess Pegula on the Business of Tennis Jess Pegula on the Business of Tennis Jess Pegula has spent her life around elite sports — both as one of the best tennis players in the world and as part of the family behind the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. Beyond competing at the highest level, she’s become an influential voice in the future of professional tennis through her role as a player representative for the Women’s Tennis Association, giving her a rare window into both the business and competitive sides of the industry.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit down with Jess to talk about lobbying for change in professional tennis, balancing the interests of players and management, and what she’s learned from growing up around major sports franchises. Jess shares lessons from her parents Terry and Kim Pegula on leadership, team building and adapting to different personalities. She also discusses the unique culture of Buffalo sports and how her experiences in tennis and sports ownership have shaped the way she approaches business and competition.

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]]> Jess Pegula has spent her life around elite sports — both as one of the best tennis players in the world and as part of the family behind the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres. Beyond competing at the highest level, she’s become an influential voice in the future of professional tennis through her role as a player representative for the Women’s Tennis Association, giving her a rare window into both the business and competitive sides of the industry.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit down with Jess to talk about lobbying for change in professional tennis, balancing the interests of players and management, and what she’s learned from growing up around major sports franchises. Jess shares lessons from her parents Terry and Kim Pegula on leadership, team building and adapting to different personalities. She also discusses the unique culture of Buffalo sports and how her experiences in tennis and sports ownership have shaped the way she approaches business and competition.

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]]> full 4 4 Bloomberg 0ca18986-c05e-46c5-b6b8-b45000e7982e 0ca18986-c05e-46c5-b6b8-b45000e7982e Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1458 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/jess-pegula-on-the-business-of-tennis Alan Waxman is a Sports Superinvestor Alan Waxman is a Sports Superinvestor Alan Waxman’s Sixth Street Partners has a deep conviction in sports. Over the past five years, Alan and his firm have taken a minority stake in teams in most major professional leagues, including: the Boston Celtics, the San Antonio Spurs, the San Francisco Giants and FC Barcelona. In 2024, Sixth Street became the first investment fund to take a controlling interest in an American pro team with the NWSL’s Bay FC. And as of September 2025, Sixth Street owns a 3% stake in one of the biggest names in sports- the New England Patriots.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason sit down with Alan live at Bloomberg Invest. Alan tells the story of getting the call from Robert Kraft and why Sixth Street is one of only a handful of PE firms approved to invest in the NFL. He also shares his view on international growth opportunities in the NBA, why a historic NWSL expansion fee paid off and how far away we are from institutional capital taking a controlling stake in an NFL or NBA team. Finally, Alex and Alan give their takes on how to “fix” professional baseball.

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]]> Alan Waxman’s Sixth Street Partners has a deep conviction in sports. Over the past five years, Alan and his firm have taken a minority stake in teams in most major professional leagues, including: the Boston Celtics, the San Antonio Spurs, the San Francisco Giants and FC Barcelona. In 2024, Sixth Street became the first investment fund to take a controlling interest in an American pro team with the NWSL’s Bay FC. And as of September 2025, Sixth Street owns a 3% stake in one of the biggest names in sports- the New England Patriots.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason sit down with Alan live at Bloomberg Invest. Alan tells the story of getting the call from Robert Kraft and why Sixth Street is one of only a handful of PE firms approved to invest in the NFL. He also shares his view on international growth opportunities in the NBA, why a historic NWSL expansion fee paid off and how far away we are from institutional capital taking a controlling stake in an NFL or NBA team. Finally, Alex and Alan give their takes on how to “fix” professional baseball.

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]]> full 4 3 Bloomberg 128021d1-cb5b-4c8d-b6a6-b44901158ce1 128021d1-cb5b-4c8d-b6a6-b44901158ce1 Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1470 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/alan-waxman-is-a-sports-superinvestor AJ Andrews on What's Next for Baseball and Softball AJ Andrews on What's Next for Baseball and Softball Baseball and softball are both having a moment. The 2025 Women’s College World Series was the most watched ever, with 2.4 million people tuning in to game 3. On the baseball side, almost 11 million people watched Venezuela beat the U.S. to take the 2026 World Baseball Classic title. The audience for both sports is growing, and LSU softball star and baseball media analyst AJ Andrews is one of their most enthusiastic ambassadors.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk to AJ about how the MLB must embrace player authenticity in order to flourish. She also shares how a conversation with ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza changed her career trajectory and why the future of softball lies in storytelling. Finally, AJ and Alex compare notes about the benefits of being an athlete turned broadcaster.

 

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]]> Baseball and softball are both having a moment. The 2025 Women’s College World Series was the most watched ever, with 2.4 million people tuning in to game 3. On the baseball side, almost 11 million people watched Venezuela beat the U.S. to take the 2026 World Baseball Classic title. The audience for both sports is growing, and LSU softball star and baseball media analyst AJ Andrews is one of their most enthusiastic ambassadors.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk to AJ about how the MLB must embrace player authenticity in order to flourish. She also shares how a conversation with ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza changed her career trajectory and why the future of softball lies in storytelling. Finally, AJ and Alex compare notes about the benefits of being an athlete turned broadcaster.

 

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]]> full 4 2 Bloomberg b0963dcf-1342-44d2-ab38-b4420110d995 b0963dcf-1342-44d2-ab38-b4420110d995 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1488 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-future-of-baseball-and-softball-with-aj-andrews How NFL Legend Steve Young Built a $10 Billion Fund How NFL Legend Steve Young Built a $10 Billion Fund Steve Young has created a playbook for so many athletes looking to make their way in business and spends a lot of his time paying it forward. HGGC, the private equity firm he started in 2007 with Rich Lawson, currently has an AUM above $10 billion. He also happens to be one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game of football. 

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly hit the road to talk to Steve Young at his Palo Alto office. Steve shares why making a clean break from football was one of the best decisions he’s made in his career, why he considers himself “highly fireable” and how he built a fund with a spirit of abundance. He also shares some stories about Roger Staubach, Bill Walsh and his dad, Grit Young.

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]]> Steve Young has created a playbook for so many athletes looking to make their way in business and spends a lot of his time paying it forward. HGGC, the private equity firm he started in 2007 with Rich Lawson, currently has an AUM above $10 billion. He also happens to be one of the best quarterbacks to ever play the game of football. 

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly hit the road to talk to Steve Young at his Palo Alto office. Steve shares why making a clean break from football was one of the best decisions he’s made in his career, why he considers himself “highly fireable” and how he built a fund with a spirit of abundance. He also shares some stories about Roger Staubach, Bill Walsh and his dad, Grit Young.

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]]> full 4 1 Bloomberg e350ab6f-4801-4a7a-b757-b43b013ac483 e350ab6f-4801-4a7a-b757-b43b013ac483 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1394 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-nfl-legend-steve-young-built-a-10-billion-fund The WNBA's Expansion into Cleveland is Powered by Private Equity The WNBA's Expansion into Cleveland is Powered by Private Equity Kara Nortman bets big on women’s sports, and it’s paying off. She is the co-owner of Angel City FC, an NWSL team with a $335 million valuation. She is also the managing partner of Monarch Collective, the first investment platform exclusively dedicated to women’s sports. Monarch is now investing a $250 million fund with a stake in three NWSL teams and a European football club. In March, Monarch acquired a minority stake in Cleveland’s WNBA expansion team, becoming the first private equity firm to invest in the league.

In this episode of The Deal, Kara breaks down for Alex and Jason how Monarch became the first private equity firm approved to invest in the WNBA and why they chose Cleveland as their team. She also explains why she considers this moment the “third inning” of women’s sports investment and why she is willing to waste time with the right people. Kara also breaks down her belief that the key to derisking women’s sports is putting butts in seats. 

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]]> Kara Nortman bets big on women’s sports, and it’s paying off. She is the co-owner of Angel City FC, an NWSL team with a $335 million valuation. She is also the managing partner of Monarch Collective, the first investment platform exclusively dedicated to women’s sports. Monarch is now investing a $250 million fund with a stake in three NWSL teams and a European football club. In March, Monarch acquired a minority stake in Cleveland’s WNBA expansion team, becoming the first private equity firm to invest in the league.

In this episode of The Deal, Kara breaks down for Alex and Jason how Monarch became the first private equity firm approved to invest in the WNBA and why they chose Cleveland as their team. She also explains why she considers this moment the “third inning” of women’s sports investment and why she is willing to waste time with the right people. Kara also breaks down her belief that the key to derisking women’s sports is putting butts in seats. 

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]]> full Bloomberg 604b2a2a-ed36-4324-a111-b43400e93280 604b2a2a-ed36-4324-a111-b43400e93280 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1936 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-wnbas-expansion-into-cleveland-is-powered-by-private-equity How Kenny Beecham Became the New Face of NBA Media How Kenny Beecham Became the New Face of NBA Media NBA fans, you’re about to see a whole lot more of Kenny Beecham. The founder of basketball media brand Enjoy Basketball first broke through in 2011 streaming NBA 2k games on Twitch. Since then, he has built a YouTube channel with over 700,000 followers, hosted altcasts on NBA TV and ESPN and interviewed Adam Silver. In October 2025, Kenny and Enjoy signed their biggest deal yet: a partnership with NBC Sports to produce original NBA programming, the network’s first partnership with a creator-led media company.

In this episode of The Deal, Kenny tells Jason and Alex why his appeal is based in the fact that he is “just a guy from Chicago.” He also shares how a cold email and getting stranded in a blizzard helped him close the deal with NBC. Kenny also explains how the YouTube “Adpocalypse” helped him build a basketball media juggernaut, how Allen Iverson changed the culture of basketball and why a show about NBA wives and girlfriends is such a hit.

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]]> NBA fans, you’re about to see a whole lot more of Kenny Beecham. The founder of basketball media brand Enjoy Basketball first broke through in 2011 streaming NBA 2k games on Twitch. Since then, he has built a YouTube channel with over 700,000 followers, hosted altcasts on NBA TV and ESPN and interviewed Adam Silver. In October 2025, Kenny and Enjoy signed their biggest deal yet: a partnership with NBC Sports to produce original NBA programming, the network’s first partnership with a creator-led media company.

In this episode of The Deal, Kenny tells Jason and Alex why his appeal is based in the fact that he is “just a guy from Chicago.” He also shares how a cold email and getting stranded in a blizzard helped him close the deal with NBC. Kenny also explains how the YouTube “Adpocalypse” helped him build a basketball media juggernaut, how Allen Iverson changed the culture of basketball and why a show about NBA wives and girlfriends is such a hit.

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]]> full Bloomberg 8e7b551d-0741-4031-8c02-b42d0117ec46 8e7b551d-0741-4031-8c02-b42d0117ec46 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 2027 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-kenny-beecham-became-the-new-face-of-nba-media Elle Duncan Says It’s Too Early to Write Off Netflix Sports Elle Duncan Says It’s Too Early to Write Off Netflix Sports Elle Duncan has heard your criticism of Netflix’s MLB Opening Day Coverage. And as the streamer’s first sports anchor, she has something to say about it.

In this episode of The Deal, Elle explains to Alex and Jason that there is a difference between constructive criticism and saying something is “too Netflix” and there’s a balance between "eventizing" sports and covering them. She also shares why she left ESPN after a decade and what it’s like to be on a desk with the notoriously anti-media Barry Bonds. Then, Elle talks about her other new role hosting USA Network’s 2026 WNBA coverage and why the growth of women’s sports depends on investing in coverage and giving ourselves permission to admit that some players are just better than others

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]]> Elle Duncan has heard your criticism of Netflix’s MLB Opening Day Coverage. And as the streamer’s first sports anchor, she has something to say about it.

In this episode of The Deal, Elle explains to Alex and Jason that there is a difference between constructive criticism and saying something is “too Netflix” and there’s a balance between "eventizing" sports and covering them. She also shares why she left ESPN after a decade and what it’s like to be on a desk with the notoriously anti-media Barry Bonds. Then, Elle talks about her other new role hosting USA Network’s 2026 WNBA coverage and why the growth of women’s sports depends on investing in coverage and giving ourselves permission to admit that some players are just better than others

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]]> full Bloomberg fd384763-0a8b-45ce-949e-b42601299057 fd384763-0a8b-45ce-949e-b42601299057 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 2286 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/elle-duncan-says-it-s-too-early-to-write-the-legacy-of-netflix-sports How Jesse Cole Turned the Savannah Bananas Into a $500 Million Business How Jesse Cole Turned the Savannah Bananas Into a $500 Million Business Jesse Cole is the Walt Disney of baseball. As the founder and CEO of the Savannah Bananas and its parent company Fans First Entertainment, Jesse rewrote the rules of baseball to build an entertainment juggernaut. There are no bunts, walks or mound visits in Banana Ball, but there are dancing umpires, trick plays and choreographed dance numbers. But the Savannah Bananas are more than just a zany take on America’s past time, they are a $500 million business. 

In this episode of The Deal, Jesse tells Alex and Jason the tale of how the Bananas went from a struggling Coastal Plain League team to a multi-team league that sells out NFL stadiums. He also shares why he doesn’t charge his fans taxes or ticket fees and why Bananas games stream free on YouTube- despite the league having a deal with ESPN. Jesse also explains the details of a mistake that cost him $6 million and why he is inspired by both Dana White and Lorne Michaels.

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]]> Jesse Cole is the Walt Disney of baseball. As the founder and CEO of the Savannah Bananas and its parent company Fans First Entertainment, Jesse rewrote the rules of baseball to build an entertainment juggernaut. There are no bunts, walks or mound visits in Banana Ball, but there are dancing umpires, trick plays and choreographed dance numbers. But the Savannah Bananas are more than just a zany take on America’s past time, they are a $500 million business. 

In this episode of The Deal, Jesse tells Alex and Jason the tale of how the Bananas went from a struggling Coastal Plain League team to a multi-team league that sells out NFL stadiums. He also shares why he doesn’t charge his fans taxes or ticket fees and why Bananas games stream free on YouTube- despite the league having a deal with ESPN. Jesse also explains the details of a mistake that cost him $6 million and why he is inspired by both Dana White and Lorne Michaels.

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]]> full Bloomberg 2525b3da-9031-4cf2-a61c-b41f012c9726 2525b3da-9031-4cf2-a61c-b41f012c9726 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1668 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-jesse-cole-turned-the-savannah-bananas-into-a-500-million-business MLB Opening Day Preview with Alex Rodriguez MLB Opening Day Preview with Alex Rodriguez Today is Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season. The season kicks off with a coast-to-coast showdown (on Netflix!) between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. But it’s the off-the-diamond news that’s making the biggest waves. Beyond a streaming service partnership, baseball's also now in business with Polymarket, and facing labor strife that could lead to an offseason lockout going into 2027. So, yeah, there's a lot to talk about. 

In this special episode of The Deal, Alex breaks it all down for Jason, reflecting on his own participation in the 1995 MLB lockout and responds to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred saying off-season lockouts “should be the new norm.” He also explains what he sees as the MLBPA’s non-negotiables, his thoughts on the MLB having a salary cap and why now is the best time to invest in baseball. Finally, Alex shares the baseball storylines he is most looking forward to and his prediction of who will be facing off to win it all in October.

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]]> Today is Opening Day of the 2026 MLB season. The season kicks off with a coast-to-coast showdown (on Netflix!) between the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants. But it’s the off-the-diamond news that’s making the biggest waves. Beyond a streaming service partnership, baseball's also now in business with Polymarket, and facing labor strife that could lead to an offseason lockout going into 2027. So, yeah, there's a lot to talk about. 

In this special episode of The Deal, Alex breaks it all down for Jason, reflecting on his own participation in the 1995 MLB lockout and responds to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred saying off-season lockouts “should be the new norm.” He also explains what he sees as the MLBPA’s non-negotiables, his thoughts on the MLB having a salary cap and why now is the best time to invest in baseball. Finally, Alex shares the baseball storylines he is most looking forward to and his prediction of who will be facing off to win it all in October.

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]]> full Bloomberg 6a795064-e956-49ee-989b-b41801316866 6a795064-e956-49ee-989b-b41801316866 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:49:58 +0000 1984 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/mlb-opening-day-preview-with-alex-rodriguez David Levy is the Reason You’re Watching March Madness David Levy is the Reason You’re Watching March Madness It’s brackets season! And you can watch all 67 games of both the women’s and men’s NCAA tournament on national TV, thanks to David Levy. Levy spent 33 years at Turner Broadcasting, eventually serving as its president, where he expanded the network’s NBA coverage. Levy is probably best known for brokering a $10.8 billion rights agreement that made every March Madness game available nationally across CBS and the Turner networks for the very first time.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason talk to Levy about the ins and outs of the March Madness deal. He also tells the story of how he got Shaq to fill Inside the NBA’s fourth chair and why the key to that show’s success is letting Charles Barkley talk. Finally, Levy shares more about his current venture, Horizon Sports & Experiences, and why he’s betting big on women’s sports and pickleball.

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]]> It’s brackets season! And you can watch all 67 games of both the women’s and men’s NCAA tournament on national TV, thanks to David Levy. Levy spent 33 years at Turner Broadcasting, eventually serving as its president, where he expanded the network’s NBA coverage. Levy is probably best known for brokering a $10.8 billion rights agreement that made every March Madness game available nationally across CBS and the Turner networks for the very first time.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason talk to Levy about the ins and outs of the March Madness deal. He also tells the story of how he got Shaq to fill Inside the NBA’s fourth chair and why the key to that show’s success is letting Charles Barkley talk. Finally, Levy shares more about his current venture, Horizon Sports & Experiences, and why he’s betting big on women’s sports and pickleball.

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]]> full Bloomberg 486803b1-7c65-4aac-bdf5-b411011f6b1f 486803b1-7c65-4aac-bdf5-b411011f6b1f Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1539 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/david-levy-is-the-reason-you-re-watching-march-madness Reaction: Alex Rodriguez Says the MLB Needs to Act on the World Baseball Classic’s Momentum Reaction: Alex Rodriguez Says the MLB Needs to Act on the World Baseball Classic’s Momentum Tonight, the United States and Venezuela face off in the finals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. And chances are, a lot of you will be watching. Based only on pool play, this year’s WBC viewership is up 142% from the 2023 tournament. 35,000 people have bought tickets to tonight’s final and over 100 million Japanese fans tuned in to watch Shohei Ohtani. Aaron Judge called the crowd at the U.S.-Mexico game on March 10th, “bigger and better than the World Series.”

In this special episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez shares his reaction to the phenomenon that is the 2026 World Baseball Classic with his co-host Jason Kelly. Rodriguez talks about the national pride his fellow Dominicans felt over the past few weeks and explains why MLB commissioner Rob Manfred needs to capitalize on this momentum leading into what Rodriguez calls “the most important season in the history of the sport.”

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]]> Tonight, the United States and Venezuela face off in the finals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. And chances are, a lot of you will be watching. Based only on pool play, this year’s WBC viewership is up 142% from the 2023 tournament. 35,000 people have bought tickets to tonight’s final and over 100 million Japanese fans tuned in to watch Shohei Ohtani. Aaron Judge called the crowd at the U.S.-Mexico game on March 10th, “bigger and better than the World Series.”

In this special episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez shares his reaction to the phenomenon that is the 2026 World Baseball Classic with his co-host Jason Kelly. Rodriguez talks about the national pride his fellow Dominicans felt over the past few weeks and explains why MLB commissioner Rob Manfred needs to capitalize on this momentum leading into what Rodriguez calls “the most important season in the history of the sport.”

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]]> full Bloomberg 7676d308-fd32-4884-8fc9-b41001569b46 7676d308-fd32-4884-8fc9-b41001569b46 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:51:09 +0000 936 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/reaction-alex-rodriguez-says-the-mlb-needs-to-act-on-the-world-baseball-classic-s-momentum How NFL Star Bobby Wagner is Modeling his Career on Michael's and Magic's How NFL Star Bobby Wagner is Modeling his Career on Michael's and Magic's Bobby Wagner is one of three NFL Linebackers to ever record 2,000 tackles. But his biggest goal is ownership, whether that’s of a team or his own contract negotiations. Following the lead of his mentors Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, Wagner has spent the last decade diversifying his business interests, including investments in tech start-ups and taking a minority stake in the WNBA’s Seattle Storm.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason talk to Wagner about what he saw as an NFL rookie that motivated him to be his own agent and explains the ins and outs of how an NFL contract comes to be. Wagner also shares how Larry Johnson and a cartoon based on Magic shaped his views on athletes and ownership. He also explains why writing a check to the Seattle Storm was his easiest investment decision. 

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]]> Bobby Wagner is one of three NFL Linebackers to ever record 2,000 tackles. But his biggest goal is ownership, whether that’s of a team or his own contract negotiations. Following the lead of his mentors Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson, Wagner has spent the last decade diversifying his business interests, including investments in tech start-ups and taking a minority stake in the WNBA’s Seattle Storm.

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason talk to Wagner about what he saw as an NFL rookie that motivated him to be his own agent and explains the ins and outs of how an NFL contract comes to be. Wagner also shares how Larry Johnson and a cartoon based on Magic shaped his views on athletes and ownership. He also explains why writing a check to the Seattle Storm was his easiest investment decision. 

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]]> full Bloomberg 09bf65d2-d5d9-43ca-b1ad-b40a012a713c 09bf65d2-d5d9-43ca-b1ad-b40a012a713c Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 1605 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-nfl-star-bobby-wagner-is-modeling-his-career-on-michaels-and-magics Men in Blazers’ Roger Bennett Says America Already Loves Soccer Men in Blazers’ Roger Bennett Says America Already Loves Soccer Can Americans really embrace the rest of the world's favorite sport? According to Roger Bennett, the founder and CEO of soccer media powerhouse Men in Blazers, we don't have to wait for this summer's World Cup -- the love affair with soccer is in full swing across the United States. In fact, Roger breaks the news to Alex that soccer has surpassed baseball as the country’s third most popular sport after (American) football and basketball. 

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason talk to Bennett about soccer’s ascent into the hearts of American sports fans and into the portfolios of American investors. He also explains why the MLS will never be as popular as the Premier League, why soccer ownership is a great investment and why the World Cup is the pinnacle of athletic competition.

Check out Roger’s new memoir We Are the World (Cup)

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]]> Can Americans really embrace the rest of the world's favorite sport? According to Roger Bennett, the founder and CEO of soccer media powerhouse Men in Blazers, we don't have to wait for this summer's World Cup -- the love affair with soccer is in full swing across the United States. In fact, Roger breaks the news to Alex that soccer has surpassed baseball as the country’s third most popular sport after (American) football and basketball. 

In this episode of The Deal, Alex and Jason talk to Bennett about soccer’s ascent into the hearts of American sports fans and into the portfolios of American investors. He also explains why the MLS will never be as popular as the Premier League, why soccer ownership is a great investment and why the World Cup is the pinnacle of athletic competition.

Check out Roger’s new memoir We Are the World (Cup)

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]]> full Bloomberg 3a383718-332e-479c-9567-b403014baef9 3a383718-332e-479c-9567-b403014baef9 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 1775 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/3-5-26-tdl-roger-bennet-v2 Power Players: How F1's Pierre Gasly Built a Brand Outside of Racing Power Players: How F1's Pierre Gasly Built a Brand Outside of Racing In this special episode, Jason Kelly speaks with Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly about how drivers aren't just racers in today's Formula 1 – they're global brand ambassadors, technical consultants, and brands unto themselves. Gasly discussed how he is building his empire through partnerships with fashion brands, an investment group, and an ownership stake in FC Versailles, on top of competing in 24 races every year around the world. 

This interview was part of the first episode of Bloomberg Originals' documentary mini-series, Power Players. 

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]]> In this special episode, Jason Kelly speaks with Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly about how drivers aren't just racers in today's Formula 1 – they're global brand ambassadors, technical consultants, and brands unto themselves. Gasly discussed how he is building his empire through partnerships with fashion brands, an investment group, and an ownership stake in FC Versailles, on top of competing in 24 races every year around the world. 

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]]> full Bloomberg b391388b-e905-4d58-8d69-b3a801002a65 b391388b-e905-4d58-8d69-b3a801002a65 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1939 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/power-players-how-f1s-pierre-gasly-built-a-brand-outside-of-racing Power Players: How CEO Stefano Domenicali is Growing F1's Legacy Power Players: How CEO Stefano Domenicali is Growing F1's Legacy In this special episode, Jason Kelly speaks with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali about how F1 is bringing its booming business to Miami, why he's excited about the addition of Cadillac to the F1 grid, how he's pushing to bring more women into racing through F1 Academy, and why he teamed up with the folks behind the Brad Pitt movie "F1." 

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]]> In this special episode, Jason Kelly speaks with Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali about how F1 is bringing its booming business to Miami, why he's excited about the addition of Cadillac to the F1 grid, how he's pushing to bring more women into racing through F1 Academy, and why he teamed up with the folks behind the Brad Pitt movie "F1." 

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]]> full Bloomberg 3f0fe575-2221-409c-b6cc-b3a800ff80ef 3f0fe575-2221-409c-b6cc-b3a800ff80ef Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1637 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/power-players-how-ceo-stefano-domenicali-is-growing-f1s-legacy Why Willow Bay Invested in Angel City FC Why Willow Bay Invested in Angel City FC In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk to Angel City FC controlling owner Willow Bay about how she sees her investment giving back to the community. They discuss how Bay helped change sports media culture when she hosted “NBA Inside Stuff,” how her work as dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism inspired her to acquire a team in the National Women's Soccer League and why team ownership is unlike anything she ever imagined.

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]]> full 3 13 Bloomberg 6c00f483-e50e-4fec-bda3-b38a0147c1c7 6c00f483-e50e-4fec-bda3-b38a0147c1c7 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1541 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/why-willow-bay-invested-in-angel-city-fc Reaction: Best World Series Ever? Plus, the "Alex vs. A-Rod" Premiere Reaction: Best World Series Ever? Plus, the "Alex vs. A-Rod" Premiere In this special bonus episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly hop on the mic to talk about the thrilling seven-game World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. They discuss why it was the best World Series Rodriguez has ever seen, how Dodgers owner Mark Walter's vision and checkbook have fueled the team, and why they see potential for a Dodgers three-peat next year. The hosts also talk about the premiere of the new HBO documentary series, "Alex vs. A-Rod," and the lessons Rodriguez hopes younger athletes learn from his mistakes.

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]]> In this special bonus episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly hop on the mic to talk about the thrilling seven-game World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. They discuss why it was the best World Series Rodriguez has ever seen, how Dodgers owner Mark Walter's vision and checkbook have fueled the team, and why they see potential for a Dodgers three-peat next year. The hosts also talk about the premiere of the new HBO documentary series, "Alex vs. A-Rod," and the lessons Rodriguez hopes younger athletes learn from his mistakes.

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]]> full Bloomberg 668268b0-fa88-4307-adf8-b38b01611d91 668268b0-fa88-4307-adf8-b38b01611d91 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:47:57 +0000 1289 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/reaction-best-world-series-ever-plus-the-alex-vs-a-rod-premiere Why Emmanuel Acho Left the NFL to Create a New Kind of Platform Why Emmanuel Acho Left the NFL to Create a New Kind of Platform In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk to the former football player and award-winning producer Emmanuel Acho about why he rejected the NFL and rebranded as a media influencer. In this conversation, they discuss the business of the NFL, why Acho’s “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” video series became a viral success and how he’s revitalizing sports media with his new show “Speakeasy.”

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk to the former football player and award-winning producer Emmanuel Acho about why he rejected the NFL and rebranded as a media influencer. In this conversation, they discuss the business of the NFL, why Acho’s “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man” video series became a viral success and how he’s revitalizing sports media with his new show “Speakeasy.”

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]]> full 3 12 Bloomberg 5794a266-e77e-4959-a6fc-b3830144b0b8 5794a266-e77e-4959-a6fc-b3830144b0b8 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2935 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/why-emmanuel-acho-left-the-nfl-to-create-a-new-kind-of-platform How Jerry Jones Turned the Cowboys Into a Global Brand How Jerry Jones Turned the Cowboys Into a Global Brand In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk to Dallas Cowboys owner, President & General Manager Jerry Jones about how he turned “America’s Team” into a global brand. In this conversation, they discuss the risks Jones took to redefine the role of National Football League teams, how he faces criticism and the high-stakes deals that have shaped his legacy, including the controversial trade of Micah Parson.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk to Dallas Cowboys owner, President & General Manager Jerry Jones about how he turned “America’s Team” into a global brand. In this conversation, they discuss the risks Jones took to redefine the role of National Football League teams, how he faces criticism and the high-stakes deals that have shaped his legacy, including the controversial trade of Micah Parson.

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]]> full 3 11 Bloomberg 1dd4047b-fc4e-44ce-8105-b37d00ea04a1 1dd4047b-fc4e-44ce-8105-b37d00ea04a1 Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2984 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-jerry-jones-turned-the-cowboys-into-a-global-brand How Barstool's Ex-CEO Built a Brand Amid Controversy How Barstool's Ex-CEO Built a Brand Amid Controversy In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Erika Ayers Badan, the former chief executive of Barstool Sports and current CEO of Food52, about what she’s learned from leading two “turnaround” companies. Badan tells the hosts how she led a company often laden with controversy, why she’s happy to grow talent that leaves and why she thinks it’s important to fail.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Erika Ayers Badan, the former chief executive of Barstool Sports and current CEO of Food52, about what she’s learned from leading two “turnaround” companies. Badan tells the hosts how she led a company often laden with controversy, why she’s happy to grow talent that leaves and why she thinks it’s important to fail.

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]]> full 3 10 Bloomberg ab0e4401-96a1-45e6-943b-b37000e12248 ab0e4401-96a1-45e6-943b-b37000e12248 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2909 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-barstools-ex-ceo-built-a-brand-amid-controversy How NFL Legend Justin Tuck Tackled Goldman Sachs How NFL Legend Justin Tuck Tackled Goldman Sachs In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with two-time Super Bowl champion Justin Tuck about how he transitioned to a career at Goldman Sachs. In this conversation, which was taped in front of an audience at the Bloomberg Power Players conference, Tuck tells the hosts about the pressures and opportunities of being a professional athlete in New York City, how private equity is poised to revolutionize both the NFL and college football and why he thinks fans shouldn’t give up on the New York Giants this season.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with two-time Super Bowl champion Justin Tuck about how he transitioned to a career at Goldman Sachs. In this conversation, which was taped in front of an audience at the Bloomberg Power Players conference, Tuck tells the hosts about the pressures and opportunities of being a professional athlete in New York City, how private equity is poised to revolutionize both the NFL and college football and why he thinks fans shouldn’t give up on the New York Giants this season.

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]]> full 3 9 Bloomberg be5c12e6-9494-4479-a55b-b36e01262246 be5c12e6-9494-4479-a55b-b36e01262246 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1487 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-nfl-legend-justin-tuck-tackled-goldman-sachs How Peloton’s Robin Arzón Built a Successful Brand How Peloton’s Robin Arzón Built a Successful Brand In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with entrepreneur and Peloton head instructor Robin Arzón about how she built her own brand while also growing Peloton’s. In this conversation, Arzón tells the hosts why she decided to leave her law career to dive into the world of fitness, how she decides which deals to pursue as one of the top fitness influencers and why she thinks it’s important to treat every day like she’s re-auditioning for her job. 

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with entrepreneur and Peloton head instructor Robin Arzón about how she built her own brand while also growing Peloton’s. In this conversation, Arzón tells the hosts why she decided to leave her law career to dive into the world of fitness, how she decides which deals to pursue as one of the top fitness influencers and why she thinks it’s important to treat every day like she’s re-auditioning for her job. 

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]]> full 3 8 Bloomberg e8b033fe-c67d-44ef-ad1c-b367013d015e e8b033fe-c67d-44ef-ad1c-b367013d015e Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2872 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-peloton-s-robin-arz-n-built-a-successful-brand The Ultimate NIL Primer with College Sports Company’s Adam Breneman The Ultimate NIL Primer with College Sports Company’s Adam Breneman In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly speak with Adam Breneman, founder of The College Sports Company, about the huge amount of money flowing into the business of college football. Breneman tells the hosts all about the new rules around revenue sharing and name, image, and likeness deals in college sports, how student athletes are stepping up to earn their big paydays, and why the future of this lucrative business requires the players to be at the negotiating table.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly speak with Adam Breneman, founder of The College Sports Company, about the huge amount of money flowing into the business of college football. Breneman tells the hosts all about the new rules around revenue sharing and name, image, and likeness deals in college sports, how student athletes are stepping up to earn their big paydays, and why the future of this lucrative business requires the players to be at the negotiating table.

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]]> full Bloomberg 955904ad-4ff5-43e4-979b-b3620103086b 955904ad-4ff5-43e4-979b-b3620103086b Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2155 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-ultimate-nil-primer-with-college-sports-company-s-adam-breneman The Business of Baseball with Orioles President Catie Griggs The Business of Baseball with Orioles President Catie Griggs In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his experience watching his Minnesota Lynx during the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Then, they speak with Catie Griggs about how she thinks about the business of baseball as President of Business Operations of the Baltimore Orioles. Griggs – who, like Alex, did a stint with the Seattle Mariners – tells the hosts what she thinks her team and Commissioner Rob Manfred need to do to continue to grow the MLB as a league, why she sees the city’s urban center and the team’s legendary history as strategic assets, and what she’s learned by working with Orioles owners David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his experience watching his Minnesota Lynx during the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Then, they speak with Catie Griggs about how she thinks about the business of baseball as President of Business Operations of the Baltimore Orioles. Griggs – who, like Alex, did a stint with the Seattle Mariners – tells the hosts what she thinks her team and Commissioner Rob Manfred need to do to continue to grow the MLB as a league, why she sees the city’s urban center and the team’s legendary history as strategic assets, and what she’s learned by working with Orioles owners David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti.

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]]> full Bloomberg e5fa7260-ad0f-4fe5-b775-b35b0111195e e5fa7260-ad0f-4fe5-b775-b35b0111195e Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2298 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-business-of-baseball-with-orioles-president-catie-griggs How Jozy Altidore Moved from MLS Star to NFL Owner How Jozy Altidore Moved from MLS Star to NFL Owner In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly speak with Jozy Altidore about his transition from legendary soccer player to entrepreneur and investor. Altidore tells the hosts why he loved FIFA’s Club World Cup this year and what he’s looking forward to at the FIFA World Cup next year, how he leveraged his own World Cup experience to develop his brand, and why he’s excited about his recent investments in the Buffalo Bills and TMRW Golf League.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly speak with Jozy Altidore about his transition from legendary soccer player to entrepreneur and investor. Altidore tells the hosts why he loved FIFA’s Club World Cup this year and what he’s looking forward to at the FIFA World Cup next year, how he leveraged his own World Cup experience to develop his brand, and why he’s excited about his recent investments in the Buffalo Bills and TMRW Golf League.

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]]> full Bloomberg 0aac34cb-246d-4119-be72-b35400dcf371 0aac34cb-246d-4119-be72-b35400dcf371 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1802 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-jozy-altidore-moved-from-mls-star-to-nfl-owner Hall of Famer Pau Gasol on Basketball Going Global Hall of Famer Pau Gasol on Basketball Going Global In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly speak with Pau Gasol about his Hall of Fame basketball career, both in the US and in Spain. Gasol tells the hosts how he sees the growth of basketball internationally, the power of the Olympics to grow the game, why he saw value in investing in the WNBA via Gasol16 Ventures, and what he learned both on and off the court from his friend and teammate Kobe Bryant.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly speak with Pau Gasol about his Hall of Fame basketball career, both in the US and in Spain. Gasol tells the hosts how he sees the growth of basketball internationally, the power of the Olympics to grow the game, why he saw value in investing in the WNBA via Gasol16 Ventures, and what he learned both on and off the court from his friend and teammate Kobe Bryant.

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]]> full Bloomberg d90207d5-e6ba-4064-8e10-b3460121c4de d90207d5-e6ba-4064-8e10-b3460121c4de Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1794 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/hall-of-famer-pau-gasol-on-basketball-going-global How Laura Correnti is Selling Women’s Sports How Laura Correnti is Selling Women’s Sports In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about Bryce Underwood's $12.5M NIL deal. Then, they speak with Laura Correnti about how she came to found Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, the first firm dedicated to commercial investment and growth opportunities in women's sports. Correnti tells the hosts how the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team inspired her to start her business, why she’s torn up her five-year plan so many times amidst the growth of women’s sports, and what needs to be done to create more “multi-hyphenates” amongst female athletes.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about Bryce Underwood's $12.5M NIL deal. Then, they speak with Laura Correnti about how she came to found Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment, the first firm dedicated to commercial investment and growth opportunities in women's sports. Correnti tells the hosts how the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team inspired her to start her business, why she’s torn up her five-year plan so many times amidst the growth of women’s sports, and what needs to be done to create more “multi-hyphenates” amongst female athletes.

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]]> full Bloomberg f6ab0915-72fa-4a3a-a262-b3450154ffa2 f6ab0915-72fa-4a3a-a262-b3450154ffa2 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2786 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-laura-correnti-is-selling-women-s-sports Why FOX Sports’ Greg Olsen Wants to Shake Up Youth Sports Why FOX Sports’ Greg Olsen Wants to Shake Up Youth Sports In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly cover expansion and realignment in Major League Baseball. Later, they speak with Greg Olsen about his company, Youth Inc., and its mission to transform organized sports for kids. Olsen explains how his football career informs his work as a FOX Sports commentator, why the broader sports landscape is due for innovation, and the financial hurdles now confronting families involved in baseball.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly cover expansion and realignment in Major League Baseball. Later, they speak with Greg Olsen about his company, Youth Inc., and its mission to transform organized sports for kids. Olsen explains how his football career informs his work as a FOX Sports commentator, why the broader sports landscape is due for innovation, and the financial hurdles now confronting families involved in baseball.

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]]> full Bloomberg ec1c5b9e-f5b0-458c-90a0-b33f011c4627 ec1c5b9e-f5b0-458c-90a0-b33f011c4627 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2699 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/why-fox-sports-greg-olsen-wants-to-shake-up-youth-sports How Allyson Felix Took on Nike and Built an Empire How Allyson Felix Took on Nike and Built an Empire In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about the state of baseball (including the sorry state of the Yankees) and break down Paramount's massive new deal with the UFC. Then, they speak with Allyson Felix about how she parlayed her legendary track and field career into unexpected activism in the world of business. Felix tells the hosts why it was important for her to stand up for mothers' rights in her fight against Nike and how speaking up – and changing the company's policies – ignited an entrepreneurial zeal to change the business of shoes (via her company Saysh) and talent management (her firm Always Alpha).

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about the state of baseball (including the sorry state of the Yankees) and break down Paramount's massive new deal with the UFC. Then, they speak with Allyson Felix about how she parlayed her legendary track and field career into unexpected activism in the world of business. Felix tells the hosts why it was important for her to stand up for mothers' rights in her fight against Nike and how speaking up – and changing the company's policies – ignited an entrepreneurial zeal to change the business of shoes (via her company Saysh) and talent management (her firm Always Alpha).

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]]> full Bloomberg e461c5b0-641d-4f24-b52f-b3380109f197 e461c5b0-641d-4f24-b52f-b3380109f197 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2519 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-allyson-felix-took-on-nike-and-built-an-empire Ex-NFLPA’s DeMaurice Smith on Fighting for Change in the NFL Ex-NFLPA’s DeMaurice Smith on Fighting for Change in the NFL In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about Stanford’s surprising pick for its new athletic director, and the drama taking place at the NFL Players Association. Then, they speak with DeMaurice Smith about his time as the Executive Director of the NFLPA and his new book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game," which gives an inside look at the league. Smith dishes on the NFL’s 2011 lockout, lessons learned about leadership and negotiation from other union bosses, and what it was like sitting across the negotiating table from giants like NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about Stanford’s surprising pick for its new athletic director, and the drama taking place at the NFL Players Association. Then, they speak with DeMaurice Smith about his time as the Executive Director of the NFLPA and his new book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game," which gives an inside look at the league. Smith dishes on the NFL’s 2011 lockout, lessons learned about leadership and negotiation from other union bosses, and what it was like sitting across the negotiating table from giants like NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.

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]]> full Bloomberg af47c839-87b1-4854-a1d5-b33100f32bbc af47c839-87b1-4854-a1d5-b33100f32bbc Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2752 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/ex-nflpa-s-demaurice-smith-on-fighting-for-change-in-the-nfl Highlighting 'Just Women's Sports,' with Founder Haley Rosen Highlighting 'Just Women's Sports,' with Founder Haley Rosen In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly speak with Haley Rosen about why she founded “Just Women’s Sports,” the media company focused solely on – you guessed it – women's sports. Rosen tells the hosts how she got investors to see the coverage as a real business and not a charity, how she is both creating and leveraging this moment of fandom for women’s sports, and why she thinks the media industry needs to “feel incredible urgency” to keep this moment going.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly speak with Haley Rosen about why she founded “Just Women’s Sports,” the media company focused solely on – you guessed it – women's sports. Rosen tells the hosts how she got investors to see the coverage as a real business and not a charity, how she is both creating and leveraging this moment of fandom for women’s sports, and why she thinks the media industry needs to “feel incredible urgency” to keep this moment going.

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]]> full Bloomberg e968ba74-bb15-4871-b1a6-b32901499c9e e968ba74-bb15-4871-b1a6-b32901499c9e Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1724 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/highlighting-just-womens-sports-with-founder-haley-rosen How D.C Mayor Muriel Bowser is Closing the Commanders, RFK Stadium Deal How D.C Mayor Muriel Bowser is Closing the Commanders, RFK Stadium Deal In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his plans for celebrating his 50th birthday. Then, they speak with Mayor Muriel Bowser about the biggest sports deal in Washington, D.C.’s history. Bowser tells the hosts what lies ahead for a D.C. Council vote on the deal to bring the Washington Commanders to RFK Stadium, how she got Ted Leonsis to keep the Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics in the nations’ capital, and why sports and politics go together. 

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his plans for celebrating his 50th birthday. Then, they speak with Mayor Muriel Bowser about the biggest sports deal in Washington, D.C.’s history. Bowser tells the hosts what lies ahead for a D.C. Council vote on the deal to bring the Washington Commanders to RFK Stadium, how she got Ted Leonsis to keep the Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics in the nations’ capital, and why sports and politics go together. 

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]]> full Bloomberg 6ae0a322-b723-4da9-ba3e-b322010f2f7f 6ae0a322-b723-4da9-ba3e-b322010f2f7f Thu, 24 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2114 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-d-c-mayor-muriel-bowser-is-closing-the-commanders-rfk-stadium-deal How Sam Kennedy’s Bold Moves Shape the Red Sox, Plus Alex on the MLB All-Star Game How Sam Kennedy’s Bold Moves Shape the Red Sox, Plus Alex on the MLB All-Star Game In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his experience at the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. Then, they speak with Sam Kennedy about his “bold decision making” as President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox. Kennedy tells the hosts how he handles tough decisions like trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, why buying Liverpool FC is proof that “there's really no bad ideas,” and why he decided to invest in the PGA Tour.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his experience at the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta. Then, they speak with Sam Kennedy about his “bold decision making” as President and CEO of the Boston Red Sox. Kennedy tells the hosts how he handles tough decisions like trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants, why buying Liverpool FC is proof that “there's really no bad ideas,” and why he decided to invest in the PGA Tour.

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]]> full Bloomberg 971d5ca1-774a-4b3a-b665-b31c012d294a 971d5ca1-774a-4b3a-b665-b31c012d294a Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2493 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-sam-kennedy-s-bold-moves-shape-the-red-sox-plus-alex-on-the-mlb-all-star-game How Whoop’s Will Ahmed Built a $3.6B Business Tracking Fitness How Whoop’s Will Ahmed Built a $3.6B Business Tracking Fitness In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly how he’s feeling leading up to his first press conference as the owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx at the NBA’s Summer League, and what he’s looking forward to at the MLB All-Star Game next week. Then, they speak with Will Ahmed about how he came to found the fitness tracker Whoop. Ahmed tells the hosts the unique way he got early adapters Michael Phelps and LeBron James to try his product, which investor he was most excited to bring on board, and what it’s like competing with giants like Nike and Apple.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly how he’s feeling leading up to his first press conference as the owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx at the NBA’s Summer League, and what he’s looking forward to at the MLB All-Star Game next week. Then, they speak with Will Ahmed about how he came to found the fitness tracker Whoop. Ahmed tells the hosts the unique way he got early adapters Michael Phelps and LeBron James to try his product, which investor he was most excited to bring on board, and what it’s like competing with giants like Nike and Apple.

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]]> full Bloomberg d68951af-9130-47b8-ab04-b315010796a1 d68951af-9130-47b8-ab04-b315010796a1 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2084 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-whoop-s-will-ahmed-built-a-3-6b-business-tracking-fitness Michelle Wie West on Golf Dealmaking, and Alex Closes His Deal Michelle Wie West on Golf Dealmaking, and Alex Closes His Deal In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly how he has felt since finalizing his ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. Then, they speak with Michelle Wie West about what she learned during her impressive golf career. West tells the hosts why she was excited to invest in Togethxr to promote women’s golf, why she sees potential in the new simulator golf league TGL, and what she learned from her father-in-law, the late NBA great Jerry West.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly how he has felt since finalizing his ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. Then, they speak with Michelle Wie West about what she learned during her impressive golf career. West tells the hosts why she was excited to invest in Togethxr to promote women’s golf, why she sees potential in the new simulator golf league TGL, and what she learned from her father-in-law, the late NBA great Jerry West.

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]]> full Bloomberg fa25df38-d69d-4305-8635-b30e01141e80 fa25df38-d69d-4305-8635-b30e01141e80 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2190 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/michelle-wie-west-on-golf-dealmaking-and-alex-closes-his-deal Bill Belichick and Ray Dalio on What It Takes to Win Bill Belichick and Ray Dalio on What It Takes to Win In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with iconic football coach Bill Belichick and Bridgewater's legendary founder Ray Dalio about their guiding principles for success. Belichick tells the hosts how he was inspired by Dalio’s book “Principles” to write “The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football,” and why he’s excited for a new challenge coaching at the University of North Carolina. Dalio meanwhile recounts how his principles have become tools that can be applied across industries.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with iconic football coach Bill Belichick and Bridgewater's legendary founder Ray Dalio about their guiding principles for success. Belichick tells the hosts how he was inspired by Dalio’s book “Principles” to write “The Art of Winning: Lessons from My Life in Football,” and why he’s excited for a new challenge coaching at the University of North Carolina. Dalio meanwhile recounts how his principles have become tools that can be applied across industries.

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]]> full 3 7 Bloomberg 7a62860d-da17-4cd9-a0a3-b30500cbb39a 7a62860d-da17-4cd9-a0a3-b30500cbb39a Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2721 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/bill-belichick-and-ray-dalio-on-what-it-takes-to-win How Blackstone’s David Blitzer Invested in Every Major Sport How Blackstone’s David Blitzer Invested in Every Major Sport In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with David Blitzer, Blackstone’s chairman and the co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, about how his teams use data and analytics to improve fan experience. In this conversation, which was taped in front of an audience at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Blitzer tells the hosts how a “failed athlete” came to be the first person to own teams in all five major American sports leagues, what he’s doing to invest in the “massively fragmented” world of youth sports and why having a favorite sports team is like having a favorite child. 

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with David Blitzer, Blackstone’s chairman and the co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, about how his teams use data and analytics to improve fan experience. In this conversation, which was taped in front of an audience at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Blitzer tells the hosts how a “failed athlete” came to be the first person to own teams in all five major American sports leagues, what he’s doing to invest in the “massively fragmented” world of youth sports and why having a favorite sports team is like having a favorite child. 

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]]> full 3 6 Bloomberg ba832b71-93cd-4af3-9934-b2ff00dd64d7 ba832b71-93cd-4af3-9934-b2ff00dd64d7 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2705 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-blackstone-s-david-blitzer-invested-in-every-major-sport How Magic Johnson Went From NBA Legend to Billionaire How Magic Johnson Went From NBA Legend to Billionaire In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Magic Johnson, the iconic point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. In their conversation, taped in front of a live audience at the Milken Global Conference, Johnson reveals what he’s learned from his “greatest deal,” becoming part of the Washington Commanders ownership group. He also explains why pitching himself as a partner to the Starbucks board was the hardest thing he’s ever done, and how much it meant to win an Olympic gold medal alongside Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Magic Johnson, the iconic point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. In their conversation, taped in front of a live audience at the Milken Global Conference, Johnson reveals what he’s learned from his “greatest deal,” becoming part of the Washington Commanders ownership group. He also explains why pitching himself as a partner to the Starbucks board was the hardest thing he’s ever done, and how much it meant to win an Olympic gold medal alongside Michael Jordan and Larry Bird.

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]]> full 3 5 Bloomberg 1619e8b0-1ce6-4435-bc00-b2f800d9c2b8 1619e8b0-1ce6-4435-bc00-b2f800d9c2b8 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1478 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-magic-johnson-went-from-nba-legend-to-billionaire How Susie Wolff Is Driving Change in F1 How Susie Wolff Is Driving Change in F1 In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Susie Wolff, the managing director of F1 Academy, about how she’s helping more female racers try to advance into the ranks of Formula One. In this conversation, Wolff tells the hosts how she got all ten F1 teams to support cars in F1 Academy, why she wanted to sign makeup brand Charlotte Tilbury and what she hopes viewers will learn from watching Netflix’s new docuseries, “F1: The Academy.”

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Susie Wolff, the managing director of F1 Academy, about how she’s helping more female racers try to advance into the ranks of Formula One. In this conversation, Wolff tells the hosts how she got all ten F1 teams to support cars in F1 Academy, why she wanted to sign makeup brand Charlotte Tilbury and what she hopes viewers will learn from watching Netflix’s new docuseries, “F1: The Academy.”

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]]> full 3 4 Bloomberg 37ee0d88-24f6-4853-b1c6-b2f100e03aeb 37ee0d88-24f6-4853-b1c6-b2f100e03aeb Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2957 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-susie-wolff-is-driving-change-in-f1 Inside the Commanders DC Deal with Owner Josh Harris Inside the Commanders DC Deal with Owner Josh Harris In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Washington Commanders Owner Josh Harris about how he was able to bring the team back to the RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. In this conversation, Harris tells the hosts how he was also able to negotiate a deal with Comcast for the Philadelphia 76ers’ new arena, why his team was able to perform so much better on the NFL Players Association report card this year, and what he’s learned from owning teams in different markets. 

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Washington Commanders Owner Josh Harris about how he was able to bring the team back to the RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. In this conversation, Harris tells the hosts how he was also able to negotiate a deal with Comcast for the Philadelphia 76ers’ new arena, why his team was able to perform so much better on the NFL Players Association report card this year, and what he’s learned from owning teams in different markets. 

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]]> full 3 3 Bloomberg 2547b4e7-316e-40b3-993a-b2ea013b3cff 2547b4e7-316e-40b3-993a-b2ea013b3cff Thu, 29 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2878 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/inside-the-commanders-dc-deal-with-owner-josh-harris Mellody Hobson's Game-Changing Investment in Women's Sports Mellody Hobson's Game-Changing Investment in Women's Sports In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, about her firm’s newly launched fund, “Project Level,” devoted to investing in women’s sports. In this conversation, which was taped in front of an audience at Bloomberg’s Invest conference, Hobson tells the hosts why she decided to personally invest in the Chicago White Sox and the Denver Broncos, how F1 racer Lewis Hamilton taught her to speak more positively to herself and what she learned from a specific seat at the table of the Starbucks Board of Directors.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, about her firm’s newly launched fund, “Project Level,” devoted to investing in women’s sports. In this conversation, which was taped in front of an audience at Bloomberg’s Invest conference, Hobson tells the hosts why she decided to personally invest in the Chicago White Sox and the Denver Broncos, how F1 racer Lewis Hamilton taught her to speak more positively to herself and what she learned from a specific seat at the table of the Starbucks Board of Directors.

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]]> full 3 2 Bloomberg a4d6d286-4fa8-4f34-9ef8-b2e201097812 a4d6d286-4fa8-4f34-9ef8-b2e201097812 Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2791 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/mellody-hobsons-game-changing-investment-in-womens-sports Why College Sports Will Never Be the Same, With Georgia Tech's J Batt Why College Sports Will Never Be the Same, With Georgia Tech's J Batt In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit down with Georgia Tech Athletics Director J Batt to discuss the current upheaval in college athletics. In their conversation, taped in front of a live audience during March Madness, Batt explains how his athletics department is helping students navigate new rules around “name, image and likeness,” the transfer portal and potential revenue-sharing opportunities. 

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit down with Georgia Tech Athletics Director J Batt to discuss the current upheaval in college athletics. In their conversation, taped in front of a live audience during March Madness, Batt explains how his athletics department is helping students navigate new rules around “name, image and likeness,” the transfer portal and potential revenue-sharing opportunities. 

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]]> full 3 1 Bloomberg cf9ab5d0-1924-4052-b4c1-b2dc00ee4a94 cf9ab5d0-1924-4052-b4c1-b2dc00ee4a94 Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1483 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/why-college-sports-will-never-be-the-same-with-georgia-techs-j-batt How McLaren’s Zak Brown Wins with a Pair of Rivals How McLaren’s Zak Brown Wins with a Pair of Rivals In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about McLaren Racing’s success at the Miami Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finishing first and second on the podium. Then, they speak with Zak Brown about how McLaren Racing came back from the brink of bankruptcy to be a winning team. Brown tells the hosts how he and his drivers deal with media scrutiny, why Netflix and Brad Pitt are crucial to Formula One’s growth, and he turns the tables for a lightning round of questions for A-Rod.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about McLaren Racing’s success at the Miami Grand Prix, with Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris finishing first and second on the podium. Then, they speak with Zak Brown about how McLaren Racing came back from the brink of bankruptcy to be a winning team. Brown tells the hosts how he and his drivers deal with media scrutiny, why Netflix and Brad Pitt are crucial to Formula One’s growth, and he turns the tables for a lightning round of questions for A-Rod.

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]]> full Bloomberg e3d99ded-632d-454a-8e44-b2d6014882a1 e3d99ded-632d-454a-8e44-b2d6014882a1 Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2543 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-mclaren-s-zak-brown-wins-with-a-pair-of-rivals How Jennifer Epstein Leveraged Celtics into Soccer, Plus a Miami GP Preview How Jennifer Epstein Leveraged Celtics into Soccer, Plus a Miami GP Preview In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about the new Washington Commanders stadium deal and the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. Then, they speak with Jennifer Epstein about what it’s like to build a team from scratch with the NWSL’s latest expansion team: Boston Legacy FC. Epstein tells the hosts what she learned from her family’s ownership of the Boston Celtics, how she’s inspired by the passion of Boston sports fans, and why it’s too early to take a victory lap celebrating her investment in the NWSL.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about the new Washington Commanders stadium deal and the upcoming Miami Grand Prix. Then, they speak with Jennifer Epstein about what it’s like to build a team from scratch with the NWSL’s latest expansion team: Boston Legacy FC. Epstein tells the hosts what she learned from her family’s ownership of the Boston Celtics, how she’s inspired by the passion of Boston sports fans, and why it’s too early to take a victory lap celebrating her investment in the NWSL.

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]]> full Bloomberg 6c7ecfde-5b22-4d55-acb8-b2ce015f6f76 6c7ecfde-5b22-4d55-acb8-b2ce015f6f76 Thu, 01 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2090 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-jennifer-epstein-leveraged-celtics-into-soccer-plus-a-miami-gp-preview NFL CFO Christine Dorfler on the Draft, and Alex's NBA Playoff Report NFL CFO Christine Dorfler on the Draft, and Alex's NBA Playoff Report In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about the potential #1 pick in the NFL draft and Alex's report from sitting court-side in LA at a star-studded Timberwolves/Lakers Game 1 of the NBA playoffs. Then, they speak with Christine Dorfler about how she’s rising to the economy’s challenges as the NFL’s chief financial officer. Dorfler tells the hosts how a recession could affect the NFL’s media deal, why she sees so much potential in introducing private equity into team investments, and what she learned about resilience from being a military intelligence officer in the Army.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about the potential #1 pick in the NFL draft and Alex's report from sitting court-side in LA at a star-studded Timberwolves/Lakers Game 1 of the NBA playoffs. Then, they speak with Christine Dorfler about how she’s rising to the economy’s challenges as the NFL’s chief financial officer. Dorfler tells the hosts how a recession could affect the NFL’s media deal, why she sees so much potential in introducing private equity into team investments, and what she learned about resilience from being a military intelligence officer in the Army.

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]]> full Bloomberg 2c1e7405-88a0-49c5-9132-b2c8013994e2 2c1e7405-88a0-49c5-9132-b2c8013994e2 Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2020 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/nfl-cfo-christine-dorfler-on-the-draft-and-alexs-nba-playoff-report ESPN’s Richard Jefferson on Money Mistakes, Plus McIlroy’s Miracle Masters Win ESPN’s Richard Jefferson on Money Mistakes, Plus McIlroy’s Miracle Masters Win In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about Rory McIlroy’s historic win at the 2025 Masters at Augusta National. Then, they speak with Richard Jefferson about how he made the transition from NBA star forward to ESPN analyst. Jefferson tells the hosts why work ethic is important to him, the lessons he learned from being robbed by his former manager, and why he’s never been more nervous than at the 2004 slam dunk contest with Amar'e Stoudemire.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about Rory McIlroy’s historic win at the 2025 Masters at Augusta National. Then, they speak with Richard Jefferson about how he made the transition from NBA star forward to ESPN analyst. Jefferson tells the hosts why work ethic is important to him, the lessons he learned from being robbed by his former manager, and why he’s never been more nervous than at the 2004 slam dunk contest with Amar'e Stoudemire.

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]]> full Bloomberg 33692666-4352-4405-975a-b2c10122b1f1 33692666-4352-4405-975a-b2c10122b1f1 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2729 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/espn-s-richard-jefferson-on-financial-literacy-plus-mcilroy-s-masters-win Jessica Berman on the NWSL’s Good Vibes, Plus Ovechkin and UConn Make History Jessica Berman on the NWSL’s Good Vibes, Plus Ovechkin and UConn Make History In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about two big records: Alex Ovechkin topping Wayne Gretzky’s legendary scoring record in the NHL, and Geno Auriemma’s 12th NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship win as coach at the University of Connecticut. Then, they speak with Jessica Berman about how she has helped revolutionize the National Women’s Soccer League for the last three years as commissioner. Berman tells the hosts why the NWSL decided to get rid of the draft, how she’s making the most of her media rights deal with Amazon, ESPN, CBS, and Scripps ION, and whether she thinks expansion teams are getting too expensive too fast.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about two big records: Alex Ovechkin topping Wayne Gretzky’s legendary scoring record in the NHL, and Geno Auriemma’s 12th NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship win as coach at the University of Connecticut. Then, they speak with Jessica Berman about how she has helped revolutionize the National Women’s Soccer League for the last three years as commissioner. Berman tells the hosts why the NWSL decided to get rid of the draft, how she’s making the most of her media rights deal with Amazon, ESPN, CBS, and Scripps ION, and whether she thinks expansion teams are getting too expensive too fast.

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]]> full Bloomberg 05a0e5fc-13ee-442e-bd2a-b2ba0150b339 05a0e5fc-13ee-442e-bd2a-b2ba0150b339 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2430 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/jessica-berman-on-the-nwsl-s-good-vibes-plus-ovechkin-and-uconn-make-history Tom Garfinkel on Miami's Sports and Entertainment Boom Tom Garfinkel on Miami's Sports and Entertainment Boom In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about Major League Baseball’s opening weekend and the new torpedo bat everyone is talking about. Then, they speak with Tom Garfinkel about the business empire he leads as President and CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium. Garfinkel tells the hosts why his partnership with Dolphins owner, Stephen Ross, is so special, how he was able to negotiate a 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 racing to his stadium, and how his work is impacting the city of Miami.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about Major League Baseball’s opening weekend and the new torpedo bat everyone is talking about. Then, they speak with Tom Garfinkel about the business empire he leads as President and CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium. Garfinkel tells the hosts why his partnership with Dolphins owner, Stephen Ross, is so special, how he was able to negotiate a 10-year deal to bring Formula 1 racing to his stadium, and how his work is impacting the city of Miami.

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]]> full Bloomberg 61c7e2e8-e82f-440c-a3cf-b2b30142837b 61c7e2e8-e82f-440c-a3cf-b2b30142837b Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2626 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/tom-garfinkel-on-miamis-sports-and-entertainment-boom Why Entrepreneur Mike Repole Wants Young People to Learn Grit Why Entrepreneur Mike Repole Wants Young People to Learn Grit In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Mike Repole about how he built two beverage empires with Vitamin Water and BodyArmor. Repole tells the hosts why it’s important for him to share equity with everyone at his company, how he worked with huge investors like Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady, and why he thinks it’s important for entrepreneurs to fail.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Mike Repole about how he built two beverage empires with Vitamin Water and BodyArmor. Repole tells the hosts why it’s important for him to share equity with everyone at his company, how he worked with huge investors like Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady, and why he thinks it’s important for entrepreneurs to fail.

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]]> full Bloomberg e9a7a8d2-f0a6-491d-8728-b2ac00f31665 e9a7a8d2-f0a6-491d-8728-b2ac00f31665 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2777 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/why-entrepreneur-mike-repole-wants-young-people-to How Yankees Assistant GM Jean Afterman Changed Baseball for Japanese Players How Yankees Assistant GM Jean Afterman Changed Baseball for Japanese Players In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with the New York Yankees’ Assistant General Manager, Jean Afterman. Afterman explains how she helped change the game by helping to introduce Japanese players to the MLB, what she learned from legendary Yankees owner, George Steinbrenner, and the advice her mother gave her to start off every negotiation on the strongest foot.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with the New York Yankees’ Assistant General Manager, Jean Afterman. Afterman explains how she helped change the game by helping to introduce Japanese players to the MLB, what she learned from legendary Yankees owner, George Steinbrenner, and the advice her mother gave her to start off every negotiation on the strongest foot.

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]]> full Bloomberg 0707ce41-9da2-4b75-b694-b2a50158d7d9 0707ce41-9da2-4b75-b694-b2a50158d7d9 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2125 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-yankees-assistant-gm-jean-afterman-changed-bas How Mike McCarley is Revolutionizing Golf with TGL How Mike McCarley is Revolutionizing Golf with TGL In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Mike McCarley about how he built TMRW Sports and the TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League). McCarley explains the pitch that got legendary golfer Tiger Woods on board, how his team navigated setbacks and delays in launching the league for its inaugural season, and where TGL is already looking to expand.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Mike McCarley about how he built TMRW Sports and the TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League). McCarley explains the pitch that got legendary golfer Tiger Woods on board, how his team navigated setbacks and delays in launching the league for its inaugural season, and where TGL is already looking to expand.

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]]> full Bloomberg 2b683cba-1f22-4ac0-b60d-b29e01431d97 2b683cba-1f22-4ac0-b60d-b29e01431d97 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 2716 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-mike-mccarley-is-revolutionizing-golf-with-tgl Why Volleyball is the Next Big Pro Sports League, with Katlyn Gao Why Volleyball is the Next Big Pro Sports League, with Katlyn Gao In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Katlyn Gao about how she founded a whole new women's professional sports league: League One Volleyball. Gao tells the hosts why LOVB chose their six inaugural team markets, how she got investors like Jayson Tatum and Candace Parker on board, and why women’s volleyball is uniquely situated to take off in the United States.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Katlyn Gao about how she founded a whole new women's professional sports league: League One Volleyball. Gao tells the hosts why LOVB chose their six inaugural team markets, how she got investors like Jayson Tatum and Candace Parker on board, and why women’s volleyball is uniquely situated to take off in the United States.

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]]> full Bloomberg 2bf9a958-ac60-4528-b4cb-b29700fdd1ac 2bf9a958-ac60-4528-b4cb-b29700fdd1ac Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2034 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/why-volleyball-is-the-next-big-pro-sports-league-w How Former MLB Star Johnny Damon is Still Bringing His A-Game How Former MLB Star Johnny Damon is Still Bringing His A-Game In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Johnny Damon about his career highlights with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Damon tells the hosts the surprising reason why he doesn't agree with the Yankees' new facial hair policy, the reason it’s important to really know your teammates if you want to win a World Series, and what he’s learned about running a business since founding A-Game Beverages.

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]]> full Bloomberg 32185170-99d1-4468-823a-b290016d79ff 32185170-99d1-4468-823a-b290016d79ff Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2420 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-former-mlb-star-johnny-damon-is-still-bringing How ESPN's Laura Rutledge Thinks NIL Will Affect the NFL How ESPN's Laura Rutledge Thinks NIL Will Affect the NFL In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Laura Rutledge about how she built a career as a host for ESPN and the SEC Network. Rutledge tells the hosts about how the new name, image, and likeness rules are affecting when college football players are ready to go pro, how she organizes herself covering football and golf, and what she thought about Tom Brady's turn on the mic calling games.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Laura Rutledge about how she built a career as a host for ESPN and the SEC Network. Rutledge tells the hosts about how the new name, image, and likeness rules are affecting when college football players are ready to go pro, how she organizes herself covering football and golf, and what she thought about Tom Brady's turn on the mic calling games.

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]]> full Bloomberg bb06dfbe-ec63-49a6-a542-b289014d28fd bb06dfbe-ec63-49a6-a542-b289014d28fd Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2417 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-espns-laura-rutledge-thinks-nil-will-affect-th Why Ted Leonsis Wants to Build a 'Super City' of Sports Teams Why Ted Leonsis Wants to Build a 'Super City' of Sports Teams In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with Ted Leonsis, founder of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, to discuss how he came to dominate the Washington DC sports scene. Leonsis shares what he learned from the “world’s worst deal” at AOL and how he’s helping the US capital become a “super city” by investing in its teams.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with Ted Leonsis, founder of Monumental Sports and Entertainment, to discuss how he came to dominate the Washington DC sports scene. Leonsis shares what he learned from the “world’s worst deal” at AOL and how he’s helping the US capital become a “super city” by investing in its teams.

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]]> full 2 12 Bloomberg a2a2ce05-8888-4891-b9cf-b28300bbf951 a2a2ce05-8888-4891-b9cf-b28300bbf951 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:34:09 +0000 2844 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/why-ted-leonsis-wants-to-build-a-super-city-of-spo Reaction: Super Bowl LIX Reaction: Super Bowl LIX In this special bonus episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly hop on the mic to talk about the biggest night in sports. They discuss the pressures of being a quarterback at the Super Bowl, how FOX must feel about the game's ratings, the best sports-related ads of the night, and what it all means for the business of football.

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]]> In this special bonus episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly hop on the mic to talk about the biggest night in sports. They discuss the pressures of being a quarterback at the Super Bowl, how FOX must feel about the game's ratings, the best sports-related ads of the night, and what it all means for the business of football.

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]]> full Bloomberg 6321062c-6981-4d15-8ba9-b2800163f960 6321062c-6981-4d15-8ba9-b2800163f960 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:51:57 +0000 1330 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/reaction-super-bowl-lix What Sports Teams Can Learn from Tiktok Star Josh Richards What Sports Teams Can Learn from Tiktok Star Josh Richards In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with entrepreneur Josh Richards to discuss his social media empire. Richards explains how he cracked the algorithm to make a name for himself on TikTok, what he’s learned from his partnerships with Dave Portnoy and Mark Wahlberg and why sports teams and star athletes should follow his lead in creating content that can meet target demographics where they are. 

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with entrepreneur Josh Richards to discuss his social media empire. Richards explains how he cracked the algorithm to make a name for himself on TikTok, what he’s learned from his partnerships with Dave Portnoy and Mark Wahlberg and why sports teams and star athletes should follow his lead in creating content that can meet target demographics where they are. 

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]]> full 2 11 Bloomberg 64be19cb-3b0c-4909-949f-b27b015edb07 64be19cb-3b0c-4909-949f-b27b015edb07 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2910 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/what-sports-teams-can-learn-from-tiktok-star-josh Carolyn Tisch Blodgett’s Journey From Peloton to Gotham FC Carolyn Tisch Blodgett’s Journey From Peloton to Gotham FC In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, CEO and founder of Next 3 and the governor of Gotham FC. Blodgett explains why she wanted to invest in women’s professional soccer, what Peloton taught her about marketing and brand development and how her family’s ownership of the New York Giants has affected her work with Gotham.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, CEO and founder of Next 3 and the governor of Gotham FC. Blodgett explains why she wanted to invest in women’s professional soccer, what Peloton taught her about marketing and brand development and how her family’s ownership of the New York Giants has affected her work with Gotham.

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]]> full 2 10 Bloomberg 22c4163a-e58c-4282-9972-b274015b81b7 22c4163a-e58c-4282-9972-b274015b81b7 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2973 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/carolyn-tisch-blodgett-s-journey-from-peloton-to-g How Steve Pagliuca Brought Bain’s Playbook to the Celtics How Steve Pagliuca Brought Bain’s Playbook to the Celtics In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with Steve Pagliuca to discuss his ownership principles for the Boston Celtics and Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio. Pagliuca explains how he ended up with a successful career as an investor at Bain Capital, what lessons he applied to growing sports teams and why he’s proud to be called the Italian Ted Lasso.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with Steve Pagliuca to discuss his ownership principles for the Boston Celtics and Atalanta Bergamasca Calcio. Pagliuca explains how he ended up with a successful career as an investor at Bain Capital, what lessons he applied to growing sports teams and why he’s proud to be called the Italian Ted Lasso.

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]]> full 2 9 Bloomberg 94ac548c-d541-4b61-bcee-b26d00f3cbf3 94ac548c-d541-4b61-bcee-b26d00f3cbf3 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 1503 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-steve-pagliuca-brought-bain-s-playbook-to-the How Paul Rabil Is Transforming Lacrosse Into a Major League Sport How Paul Rabil Is Transforming Lacrosse Into a Major League Sport In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with former professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil to discuss the evolving business of the sport. Rabil tells the hosts how he managed to develop a new lacrosse league, why he's investing in its digital media presence and how he plans for the league's future growth.

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]]> full 2 8 Bloomberg 6a15eb3e-f7f1-4cce-aa8d-b26600fdd54e 6a15eb3e-f7f1-4cce-aa8d-b26600fdd54e Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 2973 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-paul-rabil-is-transforming-lacrosse-into-a-maj Reaction: Juan Soto's Record-Breaking Deal with the Mets Reaction: Juan Soto's Record-Breaking Deal with the Mets In this special bonus episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly hop on the mic to talk about Juan Soto's record-breaking $765 million deal to play for the Mets over the next 15 years. They discuss the details of Soto's deal, how it compares to Rodriguez's own record-breaking contract back in 2000, and what it all means for the business of baseball.

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]]> In this special bonus episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly hop on the mic to talk about Juan Soto's record-breaking $765 million deal to play for the Mets over the next 15 years. They discuss the details of Soto's deal, how it compares to Rodriguez's own record-breaking contract back in 2000, and what it all means for the business of baseball.

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]]> full Bloomberg f79046b0-05ff-4d71-bfa3-b2420163590b f79046b0-05ff-4d71-bfa3-b2420163590b Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:07:31 +0000 1516 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/reaction-juan-sotos-record-breaking-deal-with-the Why Sue Bird Thinks Women’s Sports Has Finally Broken Through Why Sue Bird Thinks Women’s Sports Has Finally Broken Through In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit down with former WNBA player and Seattle Storm co-owner Sue Bird to discuss her growing media empire and the explosion of women's sports. Bird tells the hosts how she has built her investment portfolio, why her company’s viral t-shirt is about more than just a meme and why timing is so important for her big decisions on and off the court.

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]]> full 2 7 Bloomberg 7b1d021b-482b-41c4-ad8e-b22700caa18d 7b1d021b-482b-41c4-ad8e-b22700caa18d Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2887 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/why-sue-bird-thinks-women-s-sports-has-finally-bro How Basketball Legend Candace Parker is Shaping the Game How Basketball Legend Candace Parker is Shaping the Game In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with former WNBA player Candace Parker about how she’s making a name for herself off the court. Parker shares how she got into the business side of basketball by working closely with Adidas, her former sponsor, why she loves being an NBA broadcaster and what she’s looking for in her investments.

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]]> full 2 6 Bloomberg 449b619b-9fe3-4f2c-aeda-b220014d9e6b 449b619b-9fe3-4f2c-aeda-b220014d9e6b Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2916 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/deal-cp-master-2 How Bruin Capital’s George Pyne Capitalizes on Sports How Bruin Capital’s George Pyne Capitalizes on Sports In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Bruin Capital Founder and CEO George Pyne about how he reinvented institutions like NASCAR and IMG before pivoting to investing. Pyne explains what he looks for in a founder, why the risk-reward ratio is important in deal-making and the opportunities he sees for growth in college sports.

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]]> full 2 5 Bloomberg e2ae04a6-fdd2-4719-89ca-b21901271008 e2ae04a6-fdd2-4719-89ca-b21901271008 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2951 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/deal-george-pyne-master Why Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman Says Sports Teams Should Go Public Why Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman Says Sports Teams Should Go Public In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman about the value of letting fans own a part of their team by having teams enter the public market. Friedman tells the hosts about her competitive deal-making mindset, how she’s transformed Nasdaq and the current sports business landscape. 

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman about the value of letting fans own a part of their team by having teams enter the public market. Friedman tells the hosts about her competitive deal-making mindset, how she’s transformed Nasdaq and the current sports business landscape. 

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]]> full 2 4 Bloomberg 7c70a1ba-e15b-42ce-8ffc-b21201425639 7c70a1ba-e15b-42ce-8ffc-b21201425639 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2962 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/deal-adena-master How Jay Williams Reinvented His Brand After Basketball How Jay Williams Reinvented His Brand After Basketball In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Jay Williams, the co-founder and CEO of Improbable Media, about how athletes can build their brands using media. Williams tells the hosts how he made a major career pivot after an accident ended his professional basketball dreams, the lessons he's learned from his personal board of advisors (which includes Duke's legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski), and how athletes today are taking advantage of NIL deals. 

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with Jay Williams, the co-founder and CEO of Improbable Media, about how athletes can build their brands using media. Williams tells the hosts how he made a major career pivot after an accident ended his professional basketball dreams, the lessons he's learned from his personal board of advisors (which includes Duke's legendary Coach Mike Krzyzewski), and how athletes today are taking advantage of NIL deals. 

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]]> full 2 3 Bloomberg 0d0ddf9b-9525-4184-93a2-b20b014c34a6 0d0ddf9b-9525-4184-93a2-b20b014c34a6 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2883 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/deal-jw-master Why Wall Street Giant David Rubenstein Bought the Baltimore Orioles Why Wall Street Giant David Rubenstein Bought the Baltimore Orioles In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, about his recent purchase of the Baltimore Orioles. Rubenstein tells the hosts about why he bought his hometown baseball team, how he assembled the ownership group and what the Orioles mean for the city of Baltimore.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk with David Rubenstein, co-founder of The Carlyle Group, about his recent purchase of the Baltimore Orioles. Rubenstein tells the hosts about why he bought his hometown baseball team, how he assembled the ownership group and what the Orioles mean for the city of Baltimore.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly sit with tennis champions Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss to discuss the current buzz around women’s sports. King and Kloss, the dreamer and builder (respectively) behind Billie Jean King Enterprises, King says, tell the hosts about their investments in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angel City FC, the story behind how they helped launch the Professional Women's Hockey League and the lessons they think athletes should learn about the business of sports. 

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]]> full 2 1 Bloomberg ccb02e1a-811e-47f4-a616-b1fd0179b07e ccb02e1a-811e-47f4-a616-b1fd0179b07e Thu, 03 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2910 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/tennis-legend-billie-jean-king-is-still-fighting-f How Kevin Warren Is Changing Chicago – and the Bears How Kevin Warren Is Changing Chicago – and the Bears In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly discuss the state of Big Ten football after Rodriguez visits his daughter for a University of Michigan game. The hosts then interview Kevin Warren, president and chief executive of the Chicago Bears and the former commissioner of the Big Ten Conference, about lessons he’s learned from professional and college sports. Warren also shares the latest on a proposed new Bears stadium and the importance of relationships in business.

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]]> full Bloomberg ec0584a6-79b6-4896-ac80-b1f60136099a ec0584a6-79b6-4896-ac80-b1f60136099a Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1773 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-kevin-warren-is-changing-chicago-and-the-bears Xavier Gutierrez, ImpactX Sports Group CEO, Is Investing in Sports Xavier Gutierrez, ImpactX Sports Group CEO, Is Investing in Sports In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly discuss the influence of Latinos in the world of sports and how the Boys and Girls Club changed Rodriguez’ life. The hosts then interview ImpactX Sports Group CEO Xavier Gutierrez about the growing business of investing in sports. Gutierrez also shares the results of a Nielson report co-produced by his organization, Latinos in Sports, and why it’s important for teams and leagues to pay attention to this important demographic.

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]]> full Bloomberg 8fbbe7bd-a60b-4329-8d0c-b1e801687a2e 8fbbe7bd-a60b-4329-8d0c-b1e801687a2e Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1911 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/mike-francesa-s-legacy-in-new-york-sports-media Exploring The Offseason With US Soccer Star Midge Purce Exploring The Offseason With US Soccer Star Midge Purce In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly and Alex Rodriguez discuss private equity’s move into the National Football League. The hosts then interview Midge Purce, a forward for Gotham FC, about how she’s taking on the world of business while navigating a soccer career. Purce tells the hosts why she wanted to launch a new reality show that follows the lives of players in the offseason, how she sees the National Women’s Soccer League gaining ground and why her dad’s advice never failed her.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly and Alex Rodriguez discuss private equity’s move into the National Football League. The hosts then interview Midge Purce, a forward for Gotham FC, about how she’s taking on the world of business while navigating a soccer career. Purce tells the hosts why she wanted to launch a new reality show that follows the lives of players in the offseason, how she sees the National Women’s Soccer League gaining ground and why her dad’s advice never failed her.

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]]> full Bloomberg 53ad6c49-dea3-49de-8ef1-b1e10118da2a 53ad6c49-dea3-49de-8ef1-b1e10118da2a Thu, 05 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2001 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/exploring-the-offseason-with-us-soccer-star-midge Telling the Story of the Yankees with YES Broadcaster Michael Kay Telling the Story of the Yankees with YES Broadcaster Michael Kay In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly and Alex Rodriguez discuss the 15th anniversary of the 2009 New York Yankees World Championship and why it was an emotional day. The hosts then interview Michael Kay, a Yankees play-by-play announcer for the YES Network and host of The Michael Kay Show. Kay tells the hosts how he doubled his salary as a sports writer, how he got involved with YES and the one fellow sports broadcaster he wishes he could work with.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly and Alex Rodriguez discuss the 15th anniversary of the 2009 New York Yankees World Championship and why it was an emotional day. The hosts then interview Michael Kay, a Yankees play-by-play announcer for the YES Network and host of The Michael Kay Show. Kay tells the hosts how he doubled his salary as a sports writer, how he got involved with YES and the one fellow sports broadcaster he wishes he could work with.

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]]> full Bloomberg b0fd87fc-7700-4add-b06e-b1da01293b86 b0fd87fc-7700-4add-b06e-b1da01293b86 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1970 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/telling-the-story-of-the-yankees-with-yes-broadcas How Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl Changed the Sports Betting Game How Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl Changed the Sports Betting Game In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly discusses his recent interview with the owners of the Kansas City Chiefs, Clark and Dan Hunt, as well as the burgeoning sports betting industry. Kelly and Alex Rodriguez then interview Carsten Koerl, founder and CEO of Sportradar, about how his sports betting technology company partners with leagues and wagering platforms around the world. Koerl tells the hosts about how Ted Leonsis set him up with all-star investors like Michael Jordan and Mark Cuban, and how integrity in sports is at the center of the work he does.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly discusses his recent interview with the owners of the Kansas City Chiefs, Clark and Dan Hunt, as well as the burgeoning sports betting industry. Kelly and Alex Rodriguez then interview Carsten Koerl, founder and CEO of Sportradar, about how his sports betting technology company partners with leagues and wagering platforms around the world. Koerl tells the hosts about how Ted Leonsis set him up with all-star investors like Michael Jordan and Mark Cuban, and how integrity in sports is at the center of the work he does.

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]]> full Bloomberg 2e395816-021e-49d6-a5ef-b1d400c91d17 2e395816-021e-49d6-a5ef-b1d400c91d17 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:27:40 +0000 2028 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-sportradar-ceo-carsten-koerl-changed-the-sport Rebuilding the Harlem Globetrotters With Keith Dawkins Rebuilding the Harlem Globetrotters With Keith Dawkins In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly discuss the conclusion of the Paris Olympics and the big wins for USA basketball. They also interview Keith Dawkins, president of the Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios, about how he is reinvigorating the 98-year-old exhibition basketball icon. Dawkins also tells the hosts about how he’s pivoting from a tour-based to media-based business model, how he quickly negotiated the first-ever residency for a sports team and why having the right people on your bench makes all the difference.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly discuss the conclusion of the Paris Olympics and the big wins for USA basketball. They also interview Keith Dawkins, president of the Harlem Globetrotters and Herschend Entertainment Studios, about how he is reinvigorating the 98-year-old exhibition basketball icon. Dawkins also tells the hosts about how he’s pivoting from a tour-based to media-based business model, how he quickly negotiated the first-ever residency for a sports team and why having the right people on your bench makes all the difference.

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]]> full Bloomberg ebb507e7-e8c5-48d5-94a5-b1cc014aa475 ebb507e7-e8c5-48d5-94a5-b1cc014aa475 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2158 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/rebuilding-the-harlem-globetrotters-with-keith-daw Fox Sports’ Kevin Burkhardt’s MLB and NFL Broadcasting Success Fox Sports’ Kevin Burkhardt’s MLB and NFL Broadcasting Success In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his experience in Paris during the Olympics. They also interview Kevin Burkhardt, Fox Sports’ National Football League play–by-play announcer and lead Major League Baseball studio host, about his journey in broadcasting and what it’s like to now work with Rodriguez. Burkhardt also tells the hosts about how he prepares for broadcasts, his approach to negotiating for himself and what he thinks about the current state of baseball.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez tells Jason Kelly about his experience in Paris during the Olympics. They also interview Kevin Burkhardt, Fox Sports’ National Football League play–by-play announcer and lead Major League Baseball studio host, about his journey in broadcasting and what it’s like to now work with Rodriguez. Burkhardt also tells the hosts about how he prepares for broadcasts, his approach to negotiating for himself and what he thinks about the current state of baseball.

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]]> full Bloomberg 3edae00f-0558-4cef-96ba-b1c50147d5d4 3edae00f-0558-4cef-96ba-b1c50147d5d4 Thu, 08 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2503 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/fox-sports-kevin-burkhardt-s-mlb-and-nfl-broadcast NBA Team President Masai Ujiri Is Changing Basketball and Africa NBA Team President Masai Ujiri Is Changing Basketball and Africa On this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez shares his excitement for attending the Olympics as a fan, reminisces about historic moments of the Games and analyzes their impact on athletes’ careers and brands. The conversation then shifts to Masai Ujiri, founder of Giants of Africa and president of the Toronto Raptors. Ujiri tells Jason Kelly about his journey from scouting talent in Africa to leading social and economic development on the continent through basketball.

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]]> On this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez shares his excitement for attending the Olympics as a fan, reminisces about historic moments of the Games and analyzes their impact on athletes’ careers and brands. The conversation then shifts to Masai Ujiri, founder of Giants of Africa and president of the Toronto Raptors. Ujiri tells Jason Kelly about his journey from scouting talent in Africa to leading social and economic development on the continent through basketball.

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]]> full Bloomberg 2b83186e-0751-47ec-8421-b1be00e8b58f 2b83186e-0751-47ec-8421-b1be00e8b58f Thu, 01 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2162 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/nba-team-president-masai-ujiri-is-changing-basketb Cal Ripken Jr.'s Baseball and Business Legacy Cal Ripken Jr.'s Baseball and Business Legacy In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly and Alex Rodriguez reflect on baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and his influence on Rodriguez and the broader baseball community. Then Ripken tells Kelly about his business partnership with Josh Harris and David Blitzer, and their effort to expand youth sports. He also discusses the effect his father had on his career and the challenges of building a business that remains true to the Ripken family’s core values.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Jason Kelly and Alex Rodriguez reflect on baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. and his influence on Rodriguez and the broader baseball community. Then Ripken tells Kelly about his business partnership with Josh Harris and David Blitzer, and their effort to expand youth sports. He also discusses the effect his father had on his career and the challenges of building a business that remains true to the Ripken family’s core values.

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]]> full Bloomberg 95f7a379-deb4-4463-893d-b1b700f66915 95f7a379-deb4-4463-893d-b1b700f66915 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2129 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/cal-ripken-jr-s-baseball-and-business-legacy Going All In on Women's Sports with Monarch Collective's Jasmine Robinson Going All In on Women's Sports with Monarch Collective's Jasmine Robinson In this episode of The Deal, Monarch Collective's Jasmine Robinson tells Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly about the business case for investing in women's sports leagues. Jasmine explains how her $150 million fund decided to invest in the NWSL and how she sees future growth opportunities for women's sports.

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]]> full Bloomberg f1564726-995d-4636-a9ea-b1b001346a63 f1564726-995d-4636-a9ea-b1b001346a63 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1964 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/going-all-in-on-womens-sports-with-monarch-collect The Investment Case for Youth Sports with TCG's Jesse Jacobs The Investment Case for Youth Sports with TCG's Jesse Jacobs In this episode of The Deal, The Chernin Group's Jesse Jacobs tells Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly about a few of his notable deals, including Barstool Sports, the Professional Lacrosse League and his recent venture in Unrivaled Sports alongside Josh Harris and David Blitzer. Jesse shares his unique approach to business, the impact of digital media on sports and his thoughts on the evolving landscape of college and youth sports markets.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, The Chernin Group's Jesse Jacobs tells Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly about a few of his notable deals, including Barstool Sports, the Professional Lacrosse League and his recent venture in Unrivaled Sports alongside Josh Harris and David Blitzer. Jesse shares his unique approach to business, the impact of digital media on sports and his thoughts on the evolving landscape of college and youth sports markets.

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]]> full Bloomberg edb60478-1739-4417-8d4b-b1a9011d24b7 edb60478-1739-4417-8d4b-b1a9011d24b7 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1906 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-investment-case-for-youth-sports-with-tcgs-jes Inside Joe Pompliano's Sports Media Playbook Inside Joe Pompliano's Sports Media Playbook In this episode of The Deal, entrepreneur Joe Pompliano tells hosts Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly about his rise in the sports media landscape, potential directions for sports valuations and future trends in sports media.

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]]> full Bloomberg 63124303-a00a-4016-9046-b1a2011180c5 63124303-a00a-4016-9046-b1a2011180c5 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1855 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/inside-joe-pomplianos-sports-media-playbook A Deep Dive Into Analytics With KAGR's Jessica Gelman A Deep Dive Into Analytics With KAGR's Jessica Gelman In this episode of The Deal, Jessica Gelman, chief executive of Kraft Analytics Group, tells Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly how she navigates the intersection of business and sports with a special focus on the transformative impact of data analytics. Alex and Jason also discuss Willie Mays' legacy and the lessons they learned from Reggie Jackson at a celebration of the Negro League.

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]]> In this episode of The Deal, Jessica Gelman, chief executive of Kraft Analytics Group, tells Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly how she navigates the intersection of business and sports with a special focus on the transformative impact of data analytics. Alex and Jason also discuss Willie Mays' legacy and the lessons they learned from Reggie Jackson at a celebration of the Negro League.

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]]> full Bloomberg 11dfad11-dbf5-4fd1-bbad-b19b0143e373 11dfad11-dbf5-4fd1-bbad-b19b0143e373 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1979 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/a-deep-dive-into-analytics-with-kagrs-jessica-gelm Marc Lore Sees Sports Deals as a Path to ‘Collective Happiness’ Marc Lore Sees Sports Deals as a Path to ‘Collective Happiness’ With all the money pouring into sports these days, big-time investor Marc Lore says he has an additional metric for success: happiness. On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, Lore lays out his thinking on some of his deals, including a few with Rodriguez. 

Lore and Rodriguez initially tried to buy the New York Mets, a race they ultimately lost to billionaire hedge fund manager Steven Cohen. Then came the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, and the pair jumped. There’s currently a lot of happiness in Minnesota about the Timberwolves’ performance, given their initial success in the NBA playoffs.

The 52-year-old Lore made his fortune as an entrepreneur through a series of startups, including Diapers.com and Jet.com, which he and his partners sold to Amazon and Walmart, respectively. Those experiences pushed him toward a near-obsession with company culture and mission. He’s created a framework he dubs VCP—which stands for “vision, capital and people.”

The capital in Lore’s equation has come quickly and seemingly easily. Diapers was sold to Amazon for more than $500 million and Jet.com was acquired by Walmart for about $3.3 billion. Yet, Lore insists the drive was about more than the cash, a lesson he learned with the Diapers deal.

“After the money was wired to our bank account, we sort of said, ‘We should be celebrating right now,’” Lore says. “And we’re like, depressed. And it just goes to show you, it wasn’t about the money. Like the mission that we had set out was kind of crushed with the sale to Amazon.”

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]]> With all the money pouring into sports these days, big-time investor Marc Lore says he has an additional metric for success: happiness. On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, Lore lays out his thinking on some of his deals, including a few with Rodriguez. 

Lore and Rodriguez initially tried to buy the New York Mets, a race they ultimately lost to billionaire hedge fund manager Steven Cohen. Then came the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx, and the pair jumped. There’s currently a lot of happiness in Minnesota about the Timberwolves’ performance, given their initial success in the NBA playoffs.

The 52-year-old Lore made his fortune as an entrepreneur through a series of startups, including Diapers.com and Jet.com, which he and his partners sold to Amazon and Walmart, respectively. Those experiences pushed him toward a near-obsession with company culture and mission. He’s created a framework he dubs VCP—which stands for “vision, capital and people.”

The capital in Lore’s equation has come quickly and seemingly easily. Diapers was sold to Amazon for more than $500 million and Jet.com was acquired by Walmart for about $3.3 billion. Yet, Lore insists the drive was about more than the cash, a lesson he learned with the Diapers deal.

“After the money was wired to our bank account, we sort of said, ‘We should be celebrating right now,’” Lore says. “And we’re like, depressed. And it just goes to show you, it wasn’t about the money. Like the mission that we had set out was kind of crushed with the sale to Amazon.”

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]]> full 1 12 Bloomberg c61ee2ad-531e-48cb-b782-b171015fed42 c61ee2ad-531e-48cb-b782-b171015fed42 Thu, 16 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2761 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/marc-lore-sees-sports-deals-as-a-path-to-collectiv Stephen A. Smith’s Hot Take on Being Sports Media’s Biggest Name Stephen A. Smith’s Hot Take on Being Sports Media’s Biggest Name Stephen A. Smith says he’s always been ambitious, but nothing fueled a burning drive to succeed like being fired from ESPN. His exit from the sports network in 2009 radically changed how he felt about himself, Smith says—and how he wanted to make a living.

After ESPN and Smith parted ways, he began the long road back, starting on radio and leveraging his experience as a print journalist to develop sharp points of view. He eventually built a following whose size effectively made his return to TV inevitable. 

After resuming his position in front of the camera, Smith quickly helped remake the modern sports media landscape. Now 56, he’s widely credited (or derided) for the “hot take” version of sportscasting that now dominates ESPN, Fox Sports and social media. It’s literally in the name of his flagship ESPN morning show, “First Take,” which he initially popularized with Skip Bayless. It now features Smith with a rotating cast of sparring partners, as well as moderator Molly Qerim. 

Yet Smith has constantly stretched himself beyond ESPN—and sports—most notably through his podcast, The Stephen A. Smith Show, which he created and runs through his own production company. With more than 600,000 subscribers to its YouTube feed alone, Smith says he’s more convinced of his ability to flex that popularity for another record contract with ESPN (his current deal is up next year).

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]]> Stephen A. Smith says he’s always been ambitious, but nothing fueled a burning drive to succeed like being fired from ESPN. His exit from the sports network in 2009 radically changed how he felt about himself, Smith says—and how he wanted to make a living.

After ESPN and Smith parted ways, he began the long road back, starting on radio and leveraging his experience as a print journalist to develop sharp points of view. He eventually built a following whose size effectively made his return to TV inevitable. 

After resuming his position in front of the camera, Smith quickly helped remake the modern sports media landscape. Now 56, he’s widely credited (or derided) for the “hot take” version of sportscasting that now dominates ESPN, Fox Sports and social media. It’s literally in the name of his flagship ESPN morning show, “First Take,” which he initially popularized with Skip Bayless. It now features Smith with a rotating cast of sparring partners, as well as moderator Molly Qerim. 

Yet Smith has constantly stretched himself beyond ESPN—and sports—most notably through his podcast, The Stephen A. Smith Show, which he created and runs through his own production company. With more than 600,000 subscribers to its YouTube feed alone, Smith says he’s more convinced of his ability to flex that popularity for another record contract with ESPN (his current deal is up next year).

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]]> full 1 11 Bloomberg 636dd946-4436-421a-af0b-b169014945dc 636dd946-4436-421a-af0b-b169014945dc Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3045 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/stephen-a-smith-s-hot-take-on-being-sports-media-s Serena Williams Wants to Conquer Wall Street Serena Williams Wants to Conquer Wall Street Serena Williams revolutionized tennis—that much is unquestioned. With her sister and fellow superstar Venus beside her and father Richard behind them both, Williams went on to transform the way the world looks at tennis stars. Having now put her racket down, she has moved on to the world of finance and started her own venture capital firm, Serena Ventures. But this time, she’s doing it all on her own. On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, Williams explains just how these early financial lessons formed the basis of success in her second act.

In tennis, Williams is widely regarded as the greatest of all time. In business, she exudes similar ambition for her growing business empire. Williams says she’s built a team that she trusts while staying intimately involved with every major decision. Diving into the details is something she’s known for—Williams was literally at the table for her first big shoe endorsement deal, with Puma.

Serena Ventures has invested in more than 20 companies in its first fund, and that’s in addition to the dozens of angel investments Williams has made. She’s also focused much of the firm’s energy on investing in companies run by traditionally underrepresented founders, especially women and people of color. (Only 2% of venture capital goes to companies led solely by women, while just 1% goes to firms with Black founders.)

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]]> Serena Williams revolutionized tennis—that much is unquestioned. With her sister and fellow superstar Venus beside her and father Richard behind them both, Williams went on to transform the way the world looks at tennis stars. Having now put her racket down, she has moved on to the world of finance and started her own venture capital firm, Serena Ventures. But this time, she’s doing it all on her own. On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, Williams explains just how these early financial lessons formed the basis of success in her second act.

In tennis, Williams is widely regarded as the greatest of all time. In business, she exudes similar ambition for her growing business empire. Williams says she’s built a team that she trusts while staying intimately involved with every major decision. Diving into the details is something she’s known for—Williams was literally at the table for her first big shoe endorsement deal, with Puma.

Serena Ventures has invested in more than 20 companies in its first fund, and that’s in addition to the dozens of angel investments Williams has made. She’s also focused much of the firm’s energy on investing in companies run by traditionally underrepresented founders, especially women and people of color. (Only 2% of venture capital goes to companies led solely by women, while just 1% goes to firms with Black founders.)

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]]> full 1 10 Bloomberg ae83dfa8-b210-45f3-b780-b16201584353 ae83dfa8-b210-45f3-b780-b16201584353 Thu, 02 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2974 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/serena-williams-wants-to-conquer-wall-street How Mark Shapiro and Endeavor Reinvented Sports Dealmaking How Mark Shapiro and Endeavor Reinvented Sports Dealmaking Mark Shapiro has a habit of making the unlikely happen. From marrying Ultimate Fighting Championship with World Wrestling Entertainment to making the call to hire Stephen A. Smith at ESPN, Shapiro finds a way to get deals done. Now, as president and COO of Endeavor and TKO—the publicly traded combination of WWE and UFC—he and Ari Emanuel are reshaping sports, media and entertainment. On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, Shapiro reveals their guiding principle: Even in the most turbulent of media worlds, people love to watch games.

Shapiro made his name as the brash young head of programming at ESPN, greenlighting some of its most iconic programs, including Pardon the Interruption, the long-running talk and debate show hosted by Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. It was also Shapiro who overruled his direct reports by bringing in Stephen A. Smith for an audition, a decision that catapulted Smith to the very top of the sports media pyramid and redefined the medium around hot takes. (Smith is a guest on an upcoming episode of The Deal).

The pair work together still, with Smith now represented by Endeavor’s talent arm. Shapiro and his partner Emanuel (made famous by the fictional Ari Gold on Entourage) have built Endeavor into a multifaceted entertainment company heavily invested in sports. Its biggest deal was creating TKO, which went public last fall and now has a market capitalization of $16 billion.

Amid all the dealmaking, Shapiro—who in between ESPN and Endeavor ran Six Flags—says he’s focused on creating situations where talent inside his shop and out can keep moving forward.

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]]> Mark Shapiro has a habit of making the unlikely happen. From marrying Ultimate Fighting Championship with World Wrestling Entertainment to making the call to hire Stephen A. Smith at ESPN, Shapiro finds a way to get deals done. Now, as president and COO of Endeavor and TKO—the publicly traded combination of WWE and UFC—he and Ari Emanuel are reshaping sports, media and entertainment. On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, Shapiro reveals their guiding principle: Even in the most turbulent of media worlds, people love to watch games.

Shapiro made his name as the brash young head of programming at ESPN, greenlighting some of its most iconic programs, including Pardon the Interruption, the long-running talk and debate show hosted by Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon. It was also Shapiro who overruled his direct reports by bringing in Stephen A. Smith for an audition, a decision that catapulted Smith to the very top of the sports media pyramid and redefined the medium around hot takes. (Smith is a guest on an upcoming episode of The Deal).

The pair work together still, with Smith now represented by Endeavor’s talent arm. Shapiro and his partner Emanuel (made famous by the fictional Ari Gold on Entourage) have built Endeavor into a multifaceted entertainment company heavily invested in sports. Its biggest deal was creating TKO, which went public last fall and now has a market capitalization of $16 billion.

Amid all the dealmaking, Shapiro—who in between ESPN and Endeavor ran Six Flags—says he’s focused on creating situations where talent inside his shop and out can keep moving forward.

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]]> full 1 9 Bloomberg c8c40929-0981-477b-b49f-b15b01470b04 c8c40929-0981-477b-b49f-b15b01470b04 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2379 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-mark-shapiro-and-endeavor-reinvented-sports-de How a Legendary NFL Receiver Became a Wall Street Player How a Legendary NFL Receiver Became a Wall Street Player Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald said he always expected to be coached. Just not by a Wall Street banker. So when Frank Bisignano—then a senior JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive and now CEO of Fiserv—pushed a twentysomething Fitzgerald to think about life beyond the National Football League, it changed his trajectory.

That led to a series of internships between football seasons, touching on everything from venture capital to real estate and mezzanine financing. Fitzgerald played football for more than a decade after his run-in with Bisignano, spending his entire pro career with the Arizona Cardinals. But thanks in part to that first internship (at JPMorgan), he’s since invested in more than 160 companies, ranging from tech firms to an Indian cricket team. One of his breakthrough business moments came in 2020, when he joined the board of Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc., a publicly traded retailer that now has a market capitalization of about $16 billion.

Arguably among Fitzgerald’s most interesting deals is one tied to his oldest passion: chess. He started playing as a kid, an effort by his parents to focus a restless young mind. His public affinity for the game led to a meeting with Danny Rensch, the “chief chess officer” of Chess.com. Fitzgerald invested in the company and played in a celebrity tournament. He even allowed Chess.com to create a bot trained on his previous matches.

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]]> Future Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald said he always expected to be coached. Just not by a Wall Street banker. So when Frank Bisignano—then a senior JPMorgan Chase & Co. executive and now CEO of Fiserv—pushed a twentysomething Fitzgerald to think about life beyond the National Football League, it changed his trajectory.

That led to a series of internships between football seasons, touching on everything from venture capital to real estate and mezzanine financing. Fitzgerald played football for more than a decade after his run-in with Bisignano, spending his entire pro career with the Arizona Cardinals. But thanks in part to that first internship (at JPMorgan), he’s since invested in more than 160 companies, ranging from tech firms to an Indian cricket team. One of his breakthrough business moments came in 2020, when he joined the board of Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc., a publicly traded retailer that now has a market capitalization of about $16 billion.

Arguably among Fitzgerald’s most interesting deals is one tied to his oldest passion: chess. He started playing as a kid, an effort by his parents to focus a restless young mind. His public affinity for the game led to a meeting with Danny Rensch, the “chief chess officer” of Chess.com. Fitzgerald invested in the company and played in a celebrity tournament. He even allowed Chess.com to create a bot trained on his previous matches.

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]]> full 1 8 Bloomberg f9b77329-adcc-4f09-9c03-b154014d3450 f9b77329-adcc-4f09-9c03-b154014d3450 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2575 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-a-legendary-nfl-receiver-became-a-wall-street How Private Equity Is Making Brandi Chastain’s Dream Come True How Private Equity Is Making Brandi Chastain’s Dream Come True Twenty-five years later than expected and following several false starts, women’s professional soccer looks to finally be planting long-term roots. And at the center of it all is one of the icons of a US championship team.

Brandi Chastain, whose electrifying penalty kick in front of more than 90,000 screaming fans at the Rose Bowl sealed the 1999 Women’s World Cup, is a co-owner of Bay FC, the latest franchise to join the fast-growing National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). So what’s the difference with this league, this time, after two earlier failures? Solid investment for the long haul. 

The moment seems to have arrived for women’s soccer, as it has for the broader profile of women in American sports. Bay FC was taking the field this spring just as the women’s edition of NCAA March Madness kept breaking its own records, driven by outsized performances and personalities like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. This new era of attention and support for women’s sports hasn’t seen its equal since Chastain’s famous, jersey-shedding celebration of her World Cup victory. That team—and its successors—produced stars that broke through into the broader public consciousness: Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe among them.

But all that excitement needed money to sustain it. These days, Chastain has linked up with Sixth Street Partners, a global investment firm that’s developed a business case for women’s sports. 

Now, Chastain says, it’s up to her and her fellow owners to leverage not just the money, but the expertise. That means blending her experience as a World Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist and coach with the analytics generated across reams of Sixth Street spreadsheets to produce a winning team.

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]]> Twenty-five years later than expected and following several false starts, women’s professional soccer looks to finally be planting long-term roots. And at the center of it all is one of the icons of a US championship team.

Brandi Chastain, whose electrifying penalty kick in front of more than 90,000 screaming fans at the Rose Bowl sealed the 1999 Women’s World Cup, is a co-owner of Bay FC, the latest franchise to join the fast-growing National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). So what’s the difference with this league, this time, after two earlier failures? Solid investment for the long haul. 

The moment seems to have arrived for women’s soccer, as it has for the broader profile of women in American sports. Bay FC was taking the field this spring just as the women’s edition of NCAA March Madness kept breaking its own records, driven by outsized performances and personalities like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. This new era of attention and support for women’s sports hasn’t seen its equal since Chastain’s famous, jersey-shedding celebration of her World Cup victory. That team—and its successors—produced stars that broke through into the broader public consciousness: Carli Lloyd, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe among them.

But all that excitement needed money to sustain it. These days, Chastain has linked up with Sixth Street Partners, a global investment firm that’s developed a business case for women’s sports. 

Now, Chastain says, it’s up to her and her fellow owners to leverage not just the money, but the expertise. That means blending her experience as a World Cup winner, Olympic gold medalist and coach with the analytics generated across reams of Sixth Street spreadsheets to produce a winning team.

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]]> full 1 7 Bloomberg ec0cd181-10ed-49c4-967e-b14d01557816 ec0cd181-10ed-49c4-967e-b14d01557816 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2944 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-private-equity-is-making-brandi-chastain-s-dre The Goldman Alum Who Reimagined the Yankees and AC Milan The Goldman Alum Who Reimagined the Yankees and AC Milan From George Steinbrenner to Jerry Jones, Gerry Cardinale has done deals with some of the biggest names in sports.

These days, the Goldman Sachs alum is making moves under the auspices of RedBird Capital, the firm he created in 2014. His purchase of the AC Milan soccer franchise and the resurrection of American football’s XFL stem from two decades spent at the intersection of sports, finance and media.

At Goldman, Cardinale got a chance to give advice to none other than Steinbrenner, aka “The Boss,” most notably about the 2002 launch of the YES Network. That debut brought its own made-for-TV drama, pitting Steinbrenner against New York Knicks and New York Rangers owner James Dolan (who also controls Madison Square Garden). Cardinale was in the middle of that fight as a key adviser to Steinbrenner—and his work took him deep into the Yankees front office.

Cardinale and Rodriguez recall a Manhattan dinner they shared with Yankees President Randy Levine where they mapped out the roster that would ultimately deliver the 2009 World Series championship to the Bronx. Around the same time, Cardinale and Goldman teamed up with the Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys to create the hospitality company Legends, born in part out of Cardinale’s desire to link the ambition of Steinbrenner to the only other owner who could match him: Jerry Jones.

Leaving the lucrative confines of his Goldman partnership also opened up more opportunity for Cardinale to be an investor. He teamed with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia to restart the XFL, and the trio subsequently engineered its merger with the USFL, the other big springtime pro-football league, to create the UFL. The new-look league played its first game earlier this week. Cardinale then went a step further in soccer, buying AC Milan, one of the best-known clubs in the world.

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]]> From George Steinbrenner to Jerry Jones, Gerry Cardinale has done deals with some of the biggest names in sports.

These days, the Goldman Sachs alum is making moves under the auspices of RedBird Capital, the firm he created in 2014. His purchase of the AC Milan soccer franchise and the resurrection of American football’s XFL stem from two decades spent at the intersection of sports, finance and media.

At Goldman, Cardinale got a chance to give advice to none other than Steinbrenner, aka “The Boss,” most notably about the 2002 launch of the YES Network. That debut brought its own made-for-TV drama, pitting Steinbrenner against New York Knicks and New York Rangers owner James Dolan (who also controls Madison Square Garden). Cardinale was in the middle of that fight as a key adviser to Steinbrenner—and his work took him deep into the Yankees front office.

Cardinale and Rodriguez recall a Manhattan dinner they shared with Yankees President Randy Levine where they mapped out the roster that would ultimately deliver the 2009 World Series championship to the Bronx. Around the same time, Cardinale and Goldman teamed up with the Yankees and the Dallas Cowboys to create the hospitality company Legends, born in part out of Cardinale’s desire to link the ambition of Steinbrenner to the only other owner who could match him: Jerry Jones.

Leaving the lucrative confines of his Goldman partnership also opened up more opportunity for Cardinale to be an investor. He teamed with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Dany Garcia to restart the XFL, and the trio subsequently engineered its merger with the USFL, the other big springtime pro-football league, to create the UFL. The new-look league played its first game earlier this week. Cardinale then went a step further in soccer, buying AC Milan, one of the best-known clubs in the world.

You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Originals, YouTube or Bloomberg TV.

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]]> full 1 6 Bloomberg 77967dcb-8eb3-4078-a616-b14601634618 77967dcb-8eb3-4078-a616-b14601634618 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3045 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-goldman-alum-who-reimagined-the-yankees-and-ac Hannah Storm’s Front-Row Seat to the NBA’s Rise Hannah Storm’s Front-Row Seat to the NBA’s Rise Hannah Storm’s analysis of how pro basketball got so big is pretty simple: That guy from North Carolina.

“What happened was Michael Jordan,” Storm said on the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly. She should know, since the pioneering television broadcaster and ESPN anchor was there from before the beginning. She had a front-row seat—literally—to basketball’s popular explosion in the 1980s, when Jordan electrified not just the sport but the broader culture. Storm witnessed how basketball came to compete with and eventually usurp baseball in the national conversation. 

One of Storm’s key assets when it came to explaining basketball and other sports to viewers was her familiarity with the inner workings of the industry. Her father, the late Mike Storen, was the commissioner of the American Basketball Association (which ultimately merged with the National Basketball Association), as well as the first general manager of the Indiana Pacers. (In case you’re wondering, Hannah Storen became “Hannah Storm” thanks to a stint as a hard-rock deejay in the 1980s).

These days, basketball feels like it’s at another catalytic moment, as one generation (LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant) edges toward the end of long careers and make way for a new wave. That younger cohort includes players like Nikola Jokic and reigning most-valuable-player Joel Embiid.

As a sports broadcaster, Storm said her profession faces a challenge in covering the NBA. She explained that her colleagues must redouble their efforts to search out less obvious stories and characters rather than falling back on marquee names and teams.

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]]> Hannah Storm’s analysis of how pro basketball got so big is pretty simple: That guy from North Carolina.

“What happened was Michael Jordan,” Storm said on the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly. She should know, since the pioneering television broadcaster and ESPN anchor was there from before the beginning. She had a front-row seat—literally—to basketball’s popular explosion in the 1980s, when Jordan electrified not just the sport but the broader culture. Storm witnessed how basketball came to compete with and eventually usurp baseball in the national conversation. 

One of Storm’s key assets when it came to explaining basketball and other sports to viewers was her familiarity with the inner workings of the industry. Her father, the late Mike Storen, was the commissioner of the American Basketball Association (which ultimately merged with the National Basketball Association), as well as the first general manager of the Indiana Pacers. (In case you’re wondering, Hannah Storen became “Hannah Storm” thanks to a stint as a hard-rock deejay in the 1980s).

These days, basketball feels like it’s at another catalytic moment, as one generation (LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant) edges toward the end of long careers and make way for a new wave. That younger cohort includes players like Nikola Jokic and reigning most-valuable-player Joel Embiid.

As a sports broadcaster, Storm said her profession faces a challenge in covering the NBA. She explained that her colleagues must redouble their efforts to search out less obvious stories and characters rather than falling back on marquee names and teams.

You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Originals, YouTube or Bloomberg TV.

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]]> full 1 5 Bloomberg 851096c5-643a-4a1f-8bc6-b13f013aa780 851096c5-643a-4a1f-8bc6-b13f013aa780 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2947 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/hannah-storm-s-front-row-seat-to-the-nba-s-rise Listen Now: The Big Take Listen Now: The Big Take The Big Take from Bloomberg News brings you inside what’s shaping the world's economies with the smartest and most informed business reporters around the world. The context you need on the stories that can move markets. Every afternoon.

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]]> full Bloomberg 8824273b-e48f-4e35-855d-b13e0132f381 8824273b-e48f-4e35-855d-b13e0132f381 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +0000 73 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/listen-now-the-big-take Derek Jeter on the Power of Being a Yankee Derek Jeter on the Power of Being a Yankee George Steinbrenner’s decision back in 2004 to pair Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez—two generationally talented baseball players—turned out to be one of the biggest and arguably most successful deals in New York Yankees history. Or all of sports history for that matter.

The results that sprang from the Boss’s machinations became clear: a perennially contending team, a 2009 World Series championship and yes—a lot of headlines. For Jeter, all of that on-field success—and his ability to manage it so gracefully—made him one of the most sought-after athletes both during and after his baseball career. On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, he tells the backstory of how Michael Jordan made him the first baseball player to be endorsed by a then-nascent Jordan Brand, and reveals some never-before-heard details of his tumultuous, three decade-long relationship with A-Rod.

Jeter distinguished himself during a 20-year career played entirely for the Yankees, winning five World Series rings during that time. The last of the titles (and the last time the Yankees won it all) was accomplished with Rodriguez just a few feet away at third base. The pair had known each other since they were teenagers and even shared a 1997 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Jeter was a first-ballot Hall of Famer, inducted into Cooperstown in 2020 with 99.7 percent of the vote. Shortly after retiring, he joined the ownership group of the Miami Marlins and served as the team’s chief executive (the first Black man to hold such a position in Major League Baseball), overseeing both the business and operations of the club. He resigned in 2022, citing strategic differences with his fellow Marlins owners.

Of late, Jeter has been splitting his time between his young family, investing, endorsements and broadcasting—reuniting with Rodriguez to provide on-air baseball commentary. 

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]]> George Steinbrenner’s decision back in 2004 to pair Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez—two generationally talented baseball players—turned out to be one of the biggest and arguably most successful deals in New York Yankees history. Or all of sports history for that matter.

The results that sprang from the Boss’s machinations became clear: a perennially contending team, a 2009 World Series championship and yes—a lot of headlines. For Jeter, all of that on-field success—and his ability to manage it so gracefully—made him one of the most sought-after athletes both during and after his baseball career. On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, he tells the backstory of how Michael Jordan made him the first baseball player to be endorsed by a then-nascent Jordan Brand, and reveals some never-before-heard details of his tumultuous, three decade-long relationship with A-Rod.

Jeter distinguished himself during a 20-year career played entirely for the Yankees, winning five World Series rings during that time. The last of the titles (and the last time the Yankees won it all) was accomplished with Rodriguez just a few feet away at third base. The pair had known each other since they were teenagers and even shared a 1997 cover of Sports Illustrated.

Jeter was a first-ballot Hall of Famer, inducted into Cooperstown in 2020 with 99.7 percent of the vote. Shortly after retiring, he joined the ownership group of the Miami Marlins and served as the team’s chief executive (the first Black man to hold such a position in Major League Baseball), overseeing both the business and operations of the club. He resigned in 2022, citing strategic differences with his fellow Marlins owners.

Of late, Jeter has been splitting his time between his young family, investing, endorsements and broadcasting—reuniting with Rodriguez to provide on-air baseball commentary. 

You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Originals, YouTube or Bloomberg TV.

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]]> full 1 4 Bloomberg db950e98-805e-44c7-8890-b138015340fb db950e98-805e-44c7-8890-b138015340fb Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3078 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/derek-jeter-on-the-power-of-being-a-yankee The Mastermind Behind the Success of ‘Coach Prime,’ Snoop Dogg and Michael Strahan The Mastermind Behind the Success of ‘Coach Prime,’ Snoop Dogg and Michael Strahan Back in the day, a professional athlete played, maybe made some money and then hung it up. When they retired, there was sometimes a chance to work for a local company to leverage whatever fame they had accrued. But a few players have realized there was much more to be done both before and after that final whistle blew. They also recognized it would be a good idea to get some help. That’s where Constance Schwartz-Morini comes in.


On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, we speak with this National Football League executive-turned-manager who’s worked with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Erin Andrews.

Schwartz-Morini explains how she’s created one of the most successful playbooks for second acts—two high-profile examples of which are former football stars Deion Sanders and Michael Strahan. She says that Strahan embodies what she’s trying to do with athletes and entertainers: help them transcend sports into the broader culture.

One of her most prominent current projects is happening not in New York (her hometown) or Los Angeles (her current home), but in the Rockies. Schwartz-Morini is a primary architect of the post-NFL phenomenon that is Sanders, aka Coach Prime. A man who pushed himself into the zeitgeist as “Prime Time” back when he played for both the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons, Schwartz-Morini managed to guide Sanders toward coaching, first at Jackson State and then now at the University of Colorado Boulder.

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]]> Back in the day, a professional athlete played, maybe made some money and then hung it up. When they retired, there was sometimes a chance to work for a local company to leverage whatever fame they had accrued. But a few players have realized there was much more to be done both before and after that final whistle blew. They also recognized it would be a good idea to get some help. That’s where Constance Schwartz-Morini comes in.


On the latest episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, we speak with this National Football League executive-turned-manager who’s worked with everyone from Snoop Dogg to Erin Andrews.

Schwartz-Morini explains how she’s created one of the most successful playbooks for second acts—two high-profile examples of which are former football stars Deion Sanders and Michael Strahan. She says that Strahan embodies what she’s trying to do with athletes and entertainers: help them transcend sports into the broader culture.

One of her most prominent current projects is happening not in New York (her hometown) or Los Angeles (her current home), but in the Rockies. Schwartz-Morini is a primary architect of the post-NFL phenomenon that is Sanders, aka Coach Prime. A man who pushed himself into the zeitgeist as “Prime Time” back when he played for both the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons, Schwartz-Morini managed to guide Sanders toward coaching, first at Jackson State and then now at the University of Colorado Boulder.

You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Originals, YouTube or Bloomberg TV.

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]]> full 1 3 Bloomberg 21a86754-1ca9-44b7-8671-b1310125b057 21a86754-1ca9-44b7-8671-b1310125b057 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2976 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/the-mastermind-behind-the-success-of-coach-prime-s How Michael Strahan Made It in New York How Michael Strahan Made It in New York Was Michael Strahan always going to be a ubiquitous presence—from Good Morning America host to NFL commentator to having his own line of clothing at Men’s Wearhouse? Maybe—but if you ask him, he would tell you it wouldn’t have happened were it not for his move from Texas to New York. There was also another thing: winning a Super Bowl.

On this episode of The Deal, the ex-football Giant says trial by fire in the most unforgiving of sports towns set him on the path to success in everything else.


Strahan has put together a post-NFL career that’s unique for its simultaneous proximity and distance from the game. On one hand, there he is every Sunday during the season, jawing with a coterie of ex-players and coaches on Fox NFL Sunday. But during the week, he’s a co-host of Good Morning America, alongside Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. Then there are the apparel lines with JCPenney and Men’s Wearhouse, and an annual collaboration with Starter for the Super Bowl.

His co-architect in all of this is Constance Schwartz-Morini, a former NFL executive-turned-manager who’s also worked with Snoop Dogg, Erin Andrews and Deion Sanders. Much of that work has come under the auspices of SMAC Entertainment, the firm Strahan and Schwartz-Morini created in 2011. We also got a chance to sit down with Schwartz-Morini, who is our guest on episode three of The Deal, dropping March 15.

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]]> Was Michael Strahan always going to be a ubiquitous presence—from Good Morning America host to NFL commentator to having his own line of clothing at Men’s Wearhouse? Maybe—but if you ask him, he would tell you it wouldn’t have happened were it not for his move from Texas to New York. There was also another thing: winning a Super Bowl.

On this episode of The Deal, the ex-football Giant says trial by fire in the most unforgiving of sports towns set him on the path to success in everything else.


Strahan has put together a post-NFL career that’s unique for its simultaneous proximity and distance from the game. On one hand, there he is every Sunday during the season, jawing with a coterie of ex-players and coaches on Fox NFL Sunday. But during the week, he’s a co-host of Good Morning America, alongside Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. Then there are the apparel lines with JCPenney and Men’s Wearhouse, and an annual collaboration with Starter for the Super Bowl.

His co-architect in all of this is Constance Schwartz-Morini, a former NFL executive-turned-manager who’s also worked with Snoop Dogg, Erin Andrews and Deion Sanders. Much of that work has come under the auspices of SMAC Entertainment, the firm Strahan and Schwartz-Morini created in 2011. We also got a chance to sit down with Schwartz-Morini, who is our guest on episode three of The Deal, dropping March 15.

You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Originals, YouTube, or Bloomberg TV.

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]]> full 1 2 Bloomberg b7ccb0b3-fab3-4dbb-819d-b12a01541ea1 b7ccb0b3-fab3-4dbb-819d-b12a01541ea1 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3088 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/how-michael-strahan-made-it-in-new-york Maria Sharapova on the Secret to Winning Maria Sharapova on the Secret to Winning Maria Sharapova, the global tennis icon who spent her career defeating the sport’s best, is looking for some losers. On the premiere episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, she tells us exactly what she means.

For many, Sharapova is a figure frozen in time. It was 2004 when she stunned Serena Williams on Centre Court to win her first Wimbledon and first Grand Slam. Sharapova would go on to become (like Williams) one of the most recognized tennis players of her generation. These days, however, she’s turned her laser focus to dealmaking. 

Even as she was climbing to the top of the tennis world, the Russian-born star was already building a business resume—these days she’s reportedly worth in excess of $200 million. 

Now with her tennis career behind her, all of those off-court projects have become a full-time job. With an attitude forged in the highest-pressure sporting arenas, she approaches a range of partnerships with a sly worldliness. One thing she’s keen to find? People who have seen it all go sideways. Sharapova says that only those who have lost can eventually win.

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]]> Maria Sharapova, the global tennis icon who spent her career defeating the sport’s best, is looking for some losers. On the premiere episode of The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, she tells us exactly what she means.

For many, Sharapova is a figure frozen in time. It was 2004 when she stunned Serena Williams on Centre Court to win her first Wimbledon and first Grand Slam. Sharapova would go on to become (like Williams) one of the most recognized tennis players of her generation. These days, however, she’s turned her laser focus to dealmaking. 

Even as she was climbing to the top of the tennis world, the Russian-born star was already building a business resume—these days she’s reportedly worth in excess of $200 million. 

Now with her tennis career behind her, all of those off-court projects have become a full-time job. With an attitude forged in the highest-pressure sporting arenas, she approaches a range of partnerships with a sly worldliness. One thing she’s keen to find? People who have seen it all go sideways. Sharapova says that only those who have lost can eventually win.

Listen to The Deal now. You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Originals, YouTube, or Bloomberg TV.

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]]> full 1 1 Bloomberg 60478fd5-358e-4f2a-a55b-b12400f11c3e 60478fd5-358e-4f2a-a55b-b12400f11c3e Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3209 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/maria-sharapova Introducing: The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly Introducing: The Deal with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly The Deal, hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, features intimate conversations with business titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs who reveal their investment philosophies, pivotal career moves and the ones that got away. From Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals, The Deal launches on February 29, 2024. The Deal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Bloomberg Carplay, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Television, and Bloomberg Originals on YouTube.

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]]> The Deal, hosted by Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly, features intimate conversations with business titans, sports champions and game-changing entrepreneurs who reveal their investment philosophies, pivotal career moves and the ones that got away. From Bloomberg Podcasts and Bloomberg Originals, The Deal launches on February 29, 2024. The Deal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Bloomberg Carplay, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also watch The Deal on Bloomberg Television, and Bloomberg Originals on YouTube.

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]]> trailer Bloomberg d9318735-c95a-44fa-bbe8-b111010b8082 d9318735-c95a-44fa-bbe8-b111010b8082 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:19:00 +0000 97 https://omny.fm/shows/the-deal-with-alex-rodriguez-and-jason-kelly/placeholder-trailer