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Sports is big business. Here"s your daily brief.Front Office Sports Today is your morning briefing on the deals, decisions and cultural moments shaping the industry. Hosted by Baker Machado, with reporting from the Front Office Sports newsroom.Weekdays in under 12 minutes, ready at 6 a.m. ET. Plus longform conversations throughout the week with athletes, analysts, and executives shaping the game.Subscribe now and turn on notifications.

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14:06

9/17/26 - CFB Ratings Surge, Joe Buck’s $108M Deal,...

Front Office Sports Today ·

2026/09/17

14 million viewers watched Ohio State–Texas on Saturday, the most-watched Week 2 college football game on recordJoe Buck reportedly to sign six-year, $108M extension to stay at ESPN Lane Kiffin’s return this weekend to Oxford for LSU–Ole Miss is the most anticipated and tense game in memory WTA relocates Finals and headquarters to Charlotte starting in 2027 Single-game tickets went on sale for the Knicks, as get-in price to watch Oct. 20 opener vs. 76ers start at $1,300 Make sure to

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28:20

A Conversation with Ndamukong Suh & Jay Williams on...

Front Office Sports Today ·

2026/09/16

Jay Williams and Ndamukong Suh discuss life beyond the playing field, their friendship and business ventures, and where they see sports heading next. The conversation covers NBA expansion, NFL, NIL, sports media, youth sports, and the evolving role of athletes as investors.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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13:47

9/16/26 - Silver Talks Clippers Fallout, Ole Miss...

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2026/09/16

Adam Silver addresses Clippers punishment, WNBA search, EuroLeague, and Portland’s futureExtra police presence ahead of Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss vs. LSU Men’s leagues unite against betting threats but leave out WNBA Novig CEO says Sydney Sweeney drove the direction of the company's nude ad The most-talked-about moments from FOS’s Asset Class event in NYC Stephen A. Smith says Pat McAfee has a different set of rules at ESPN Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office

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13:41

9/15/26 - NFL Kickoff Ratings Dip, Ballmer Accepts...

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2026/09/15

NBC’s NFL kickoff game draws 25.1M viewers, Netflix’s Australia game draws 18.5M viewersSteve Ballmer says Clippers will accept NBA’s $30M fine, as Kawhi Leonard is traded back to Toronto NBA Board of Governors to discuss Seattle, Vegas, and NBA Europe expansion Top tennis players pause public prize-money fight after $30M Grand Slam win Sydney Sweeney–Novig sports betting ad draws backlash from female athletes Ben Horney previews FOS’s Asset Class event Make sure to subscribe and

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13:28

9/14/26 - US Open Crowns Champs, ESPN’s Ted Cruz...

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2026/09/14

Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev win first US Open titles, record $5.5M eachESPN draws criticism for giving Sen. Ted Cruz nine minutes on College GameDay Steve Sarkisian’s brushed-off ESPN interviews spark controversy after Texas win Myles Garrett out at least four weeks after knee surgery Host Matt Iseman joins to chat Front Office Sports Tonight, which premieres nationwide today Texas freshman wins $1.2M during College GameDay kicking contest Make sure to subscribe and follow

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13:49

A Conversation with NFL RedZone Host Scott Hanson on...

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2026/09/12

NFL RedZone Host Scott Hanson joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss:• Returning for year two of the Lowe's Earn Your Sunday campaign • RedZone hitting its 300th episode milestone this season • How the Octobox segment actually gets produced each week • What fans can expect from commercials on RedZone this year • How the NFL and ESPN merger affects RedZone's production Chapters 00:00 Intro and the Lowe's Earn Your Sunday campaign 03:07 Preparing for season 18 of RedZone 03:57

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24:16

A Conversation with Kirk Herbstreit on Pat McAfee,...

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2026/09/11

College GameDay Analyst Kirk Herbstreit joins Ellyn Briggs of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Surviving the season on little sleep with new partner Celsius • Launching a merch line for his dog Peter with his sons • The legal chaos around LSU rostering former NFL players • Whether college football needs clearer instant replay rules • What people get wrong about Pat McAfee Chapters 00:00 Intro and his new partnership with Celsius 02:12 How much sleep he gets during football season 03:45 Launching

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15:51

9/11/26 - LSU-SEC Standoff Cools, LIV Golf’s $495M...

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2026/09/11

LSU reportedly avoids expulsion vote after locking its roster without ex-NFL players LIV Golf bankruptcy reveals PIF’s $495M post-exit loan, Jon Rahm tops creditors Australian Open reaffirms best-of-five format after CEO suggested considering shorter matches Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless tape surprise reunion New book “The Playbook” breaks down why NFL front-office strategy is more important than X’s and O’s Netflix exec admits streamer greenlit “too many” sports

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13:55

A Conversation with Noah Eagle on Calling the 49ers...

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2026/09/10

Netflix NFL Announcer Noah Eagle joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss:• Calling the 49ers and Rams game live from Melbourne, Australia • Broadcasting to a mix of diehard fans and first time viewers • His dream broadcast partner and working alongside Luke Kuechly • Why viral clips like his dad impression happen organically • His summer routine with broadcasting legend Ian Eagle Chapters 00:00 Intro and the 49ers vs Rams matchup in Australia 03:30 Calling a game for a global

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13:21

9/10/26 - LSU Won’t Add NFL Players, CFP Talks...

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2026/09/10

LSU finalizes roster without ex-NFL players Wright and Harris, cooling SEC standoffCollege Football Playoff opens 30-day exclusive negotiating window with ESPN on 24-team expansion Lionel Messi reaches agreement to buy Spain’s Eldense, his second Spanish club Ben Shelton outlasts Carlos Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish, ending at 3:34 AM NFL season preview with FOS Tonight host Matt Iseman Jalen Brunson to host SNL’s season 52 premiere on September 26 Make sure to subscribe

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14:34

9/9/26 - SEC Seeks Right to Expel LSU, MAC Appeals...

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2026/09/09

SEC amends lawsuit, seeking legal authority to expel LSU from the conferenceMAC formally appeals Western Michigan's controversial loss to Michigan LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tennis Australia CEO floats shorter men's matches at Grand Slams Georgia football puts highlights behind a new $20 monthly paywall Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of

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12:46

9/8/26 - Big Ten Replay Controversy, Goodell's...

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2026/09/08

Western Michigan questions the Big Ten's replay process after Michigan's controversial finish Bill Belichick stays quiet on UNC's ongoing staff conduct investigation NFL owners extend commissioner Roger Goodell's contract for four more years LeBron James signs a new football focused deal with prediction market Polymarket Kirk Herbstreit's dog Peter gets his own merchandise line Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest

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14:24

9/4/26 - Judge Clears Pros for College, Good Good CEO...

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2026/09/04

Louisiana judge clears 42 players to return to college, including ex-pros headed to LSUGood Good Golf CEO and president resign after Callaway ad backlash NFL RedZone’s Scott Hanson promises fewer commercials this season Dianna Russini “absolutely” planning a sports media return, Barstool the front-runner FOS Tonight host Matt Iseman chats with Lane Kiffin and the current state of college football Hugh Jackman in talks to buy a stake in Norwich City Make sure to subscribe and

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14:20

9/3/26 - Clippers-Kawhi Penalized, Tiger’s DUI Plea,...

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2026/09/03

The NBA fines the Clippers $30 million and strips five draft picks over Kawhi Leonard’s dealsTiger Woods pleads no contest, loses his driver’s license for five years Stan Kroenke closes in on $4 billion deal to buy the Angels ESPN hands Peter Schrager a daily 2 p.m. show starting Sept. 10 Pat McAfee lands his Hollywood debut in Netflix’s “The Mosquito Bowl” Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the

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7:51

Breaking: NBA Finds Clippers Violated Salary Cap,...

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2026/09/02

FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts joins Baker to discuss the breaking news from the NBA.The NBA released its findings in the Clippers–Kawhi Leonard case Wednesday afternoon, saying the team illegally circumvented the league’s salary cap by funneling millions of dollars to Leonard through third parties. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been banned from the league for a year, and the team has been stripped of five first-round picks and fined $30 million. The draft penalties begin in 2029. Learn

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13:37

9/2/26 - Kroenke Buys Angels, LSU-SEC Court Showdown,...

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2026/09/02

Stan Kroenke agrees to buy the Angels in a deal that could break MLB’s sale recordLSU and the SEC head to court Thursday over ex-NFL players’ eligibility UCLA fires AD after record deficits for seven consecutive years Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI, hints at eventual CBS return Cubs launch scripted TikTok rom-com series “Nine Innings to Love” Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and

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13:24

9/1/26 - LIV Golf’s Bankruptcy Bet, Messi Retires,...

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2026/09/01

LIV Golf may file for bankruptcy protection as soon as next weekLionel Messi announces his retirement from Argentina’s national team First at FOS: Seahawks runners-up offered ownership stake in $9.6 billion sale Scottie Scheffler breaks Tiger Woods’s PGA Tour career earnings record Good Good Golf looks to recover after controversial ad with Callaway Venus Williams sets record for latest start time in US Open history at 12:13 a.m. Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports

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9:58

A Conversation with Hall of Fame Coach Geno Auriemma...

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2026/08/31

Hall of Fame Coach Geno Auriemma joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • The new Apple TV docuseries on UConn's 40 year dynasty • How his coaching style has evolved over four decades • Managing stars like Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Paige Bueckers • Watching former players reshape the WNBA and its new CBA • Why he thinks NIL and the transfer portal are killing mid-majors Chapters 00:00 Intro and the new UConn dynasty documentary 00:38 Why he agreed to do the docuseries 01:42 How

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14:13

8/31/26 - US Open Pay Fight, NFL's Olympic Push,...

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2026/08/31

US Open sets record player pay, but sidesteps the revenue share players are demanding NFL and NFLPA finalizing terms for players to compete in flag football at LA 28 Olympics Natasha Cloud calls the WNBA culture war an "intentional distraction" and asks the league to ban Enes Kanter Freedom A federal court ruling puts a chunk of Kalshi's sports betting business in jeopardy Aaron Donald comes out of retirement on a $20 million deal with the Rams Make sure to subscribe and follow Front

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10:05

A Conversation with Bengals Star Tee Higgins on...

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2026/08/29

Tee Higgins joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • What it was like playing a full season on the franchise tag before his four year, $150 million extension with the Bengals • Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals 2026 playoff chances • His new Express fall campaign alongside Tinashe • College football and NIL • Debate around grass vs. Turf and 18th NFL game Chapters 00:37 Inside the Express "Too Easy to Look Good" campaign with Tinashe 01:16 Why tunnel fits matter in the

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