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Front Office Sports Today

Front Office Sports

Sports is big business - and there is no offseason to the major moves, groundbreaking deals and culture-shifting moments happening across the world of sports. Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture. Join our host, Baker as he offers insightful commentary on breaking news and engages in conversations surrounding the biggest headlines, with guest appearances from athletes, executives, experts and more.

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56:17

College Football Coaches On the Hot Seat

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/17

The state of football in the state of Florida has seen better days, and two marquee programs may have to cut ties with their respective head coaches soon, which would cost them a pretty penny. College Football Today host Joe Lisi joins the show to discuss why Mike Norvell and Billy Napier could both be out in the upcoming weeks. Plus, Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt discusses NIL-induced changes to the Big 12, Tech's new emphasis on the transfer portal, and the forgotten secret sauce

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46:09

Jay Williams Wants to Own Half of Duke Basketball

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/16

ESPN analyst Jay Williams opens up about ESPN, the NIL era, and his desire to buy 49% of Duke basketball in a conversation with Front Office Sports editor-in-chief Dan Roberts at the Tuned-In summit. Plus, Matt Schwimmer, CEO of Playmaker HQ and GM of Action Network, joins to discuss the new era of high-profile athlete-led podcasts in light of the Kelce brothers signing a reported $100 million deal with Amazon. Also, the weekend put a number of high-profile quarterbacks in the spotlight for very

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39:35

How the Pac-12 Is Bouncing Back

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/13

The Pac-12 is adding four teams, and seems likely to survive conference realignment as an FBS school. Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich provides the latest on what’s happening, and what it means for college football. Plus, we hear about what it’s like to start a sports league with Premier Lacrosse League CEO Paul Rabil, and we get a live report from the Solheim Cup. Also, not all is well with the A’s and White Sox, and superstar players encourage fans to vote.

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48:29

Stephen A. Wants the Biggest Deal in Sports Media

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/12

Stephen A. Smith joined Front Office Sports TunedIn summit and was very candid about his negotiations with ESPN. The “First Take” host wants the biggest contract in sports media. We also hear from ESPN reporter Marty Smith on the uncertain future of college football as schools scramble for more funds and donors feel maxed out. Plus, Steph Curry wants to own an NBA team, Chelsea could leave its home of 120 years, and the Manningcast was a low point in an otherwise stellar first NFL week.

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42:14

ESPN Eyeing Barkley for Next NBA Deal

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/11

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus admitted that he has hopes of signing Charles Barkley after TNT loses NBA media rights. He joined Front Office Sports’ Tuned-In event to discuss the network’s approach in the shifting world of sports media.Plus, Brian Murphy, CEO of Athletes First, joins to explain how his agency secured the highest average annual value with Dak Prescott’s new deal, and what it is like representing Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa, and Aaron Rodgers. We also have bodycam footage

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39:05

Why NFL Star Contracts Are Getting Shorter

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/10

Dak Prescott’s record-breaking four-year, $240 million deal underscored a recent trend: star contracts are getting shorter. Doug Hendrickson, executive vice president of Wasserman Football joins the show to discuss how player and team desires have shifted, the evolving role of the agency, the dynamics of contract holdouts, and how he ended up starting a podcast with Gavin Newsom and Marshawn Lynch. Plus, we have the latest on Tyreek Hill’s detainment, ESPN’s AI recap generator fell down on the

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30:47

Tyreek Hill Detained; Inside 49ers Front Office

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/09

The NFL saw its big opening week clouded by the detention of Dolphins’ star receiver Tyreek Hill on the way to his game. Prior to that the league broke records for its kickoff game between the Chiefs and Ravens, with major returns as well for the Friday matchup in Brazil. Plus, we get a look inside the 49ers front office with chief revenue officer Brent Shoeb and a perspective on the ticketing market amid threats to Ticketmaster’s dominance with Sports Illustrated Tickets CEO David Lane. Also,

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31:49

Drew Brees, Dexter Lawrence Talk NFL Changes

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/06

The NFL is rolling out big changes this season, including a revamped kickoff and a ban on the “hip drop” tackle. New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II and New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees join the show to discuss how the league is shifting and what keeps them busy off the field.Plus, Memphis dismissed four staff members from its basketball team, the Big 12 is putting its talks with UConn on hold, Alex Morgan is retiring, and Tom Brady has his highly anticipated broadcasting debut

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48:27

Inside the Chiefs Front Office

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/05

The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the NFL season amid talks of relocation and the constant buzz around their generational quarterback and tight end who is half of one of America’s most famous couples. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey spoke to Chiefs president Mark Donovan about life inside one of the NFL’s most intriguing teams.Plus, Action Network chief content officer Chad Millman joins to discuss the state of sports betting, Deion Sanders and Caitlin

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45:27

How Roger Federer is Changing Tennis, Even in Retirement

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/04

Roger Federer changed tennis on the court, and now he’s looking to make his mark off it. His agent, and the chairman of the Laver Cup, Tony Godsick sits down with Front Office Sports editor-in-chief Dan Roberts to discuss his and Federer’s vision for tennis.Plus, we delve into college football’s big first weekend, the uncertain future of the Pac-12 with following its failure to reach a new deal with the Mountain West, and we hear from Cheta Emba, a rugby player working to improve girls’ access to

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31:49

NFL Prepares for Massive Season

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/09/03

The NFL is implementing new rules and also preparing for a Super Bowl that seeks to include everyone. Disability advocate Mark Raymond Jr. explains how he is working with New Orleans to improve access to the Big Game and discusses how stadiums and arenas are doing these days when it comes to inclusion. Plus, some college programs are struggling to adapt to the modern era, Scottie Scheffler adds to his unprecedented season, the Seine is causing problems at the Paralympics, and we hear from TOCA

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31:52

Tom Brady's Choice: $375M or NFL Ownership

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/08/30

Tom Brady is looking to become both the top TV analyst at Fox Sports and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, but the league has already imposed certain restrictions on his media access that make this an uphill climb. FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey thinks Brady may have to pick one pursuit and give up the other.Plus, we speak to Forbes' data analyst Justin Teitelbaum to understand what goes into NFL valuations, and why some franchises have quadrupled their value in the past decade. We

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31:22

Why NFL Players Say DraftKings Owes Them $65M

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/08/29

The NFLPA is suing DraftKings for $65 million, alleging that the sports betting operator is reneging on an NFT name, image and likeness deal from 2021. Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Margaret Fleming joins the show to explain why DraftKings might actually benefit from a judge ruling they broke the law.USA Swimming enjoyed new levels of attention this summer. Shana Ferguson, the organization’s COO, discusses what they learned from the Paris Games and from holding Olympic trials at an

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24:16

How the NFL Private Equity Talks Went Down

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/08/28

NFL owners voted to allow private equity money into the league, opening up a new funding source and altering the league’s ownership rules. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher provides a report from the meetings that will likely soon reshape NFL ownership groups.Plus, we also look at the present and future of the Washington Commanders, one year into the Josh Harris era, as the team names their current stadium and eyes a new one.

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40:11

How and Why UConn Could Go to the Big 12

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/08/27

UConn is in talks with the Big 12 about a move to the conference, promising bigger spending on football if it makes the switch. Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins to explain the proposal and what it’s going to take. Plus, FOS reporter Colin Salao explains the implications of Cooper Flagg aligning with New Balance before his first college game and Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan, who oversaw the viral Pop Tarts Bowl, joins to discuss how the expanded College Football Playoff

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36:08

How College Football is Changing Today’s NFL

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/08/26

With college football stars often becoming major NFL contributors and athletes developing business and financial interests while still in school, the NFL is starting to see the effects of college’s NIL era. ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller joins the show to discuss how starting rookie quarterbacks are here to stay, the implications of players like Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. entering the league with established brand relationships, and why Deion Sanders is likely serious about controlling

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33:16

College Football’s Post-Realignment Era Begins

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/08/23

Week 0 of college football is here. Ben Stevens of SportsGrid joins the show to explore the major narratives of the first season with a conference map reshaped by realignment. We also look at how the 12-team College Football Playoff format could shift how teams operate and check in on the news of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz receiving a one-game suspension.Plus, Front Office Sports reporter Margaret Fleming breaks down the NWSL’s new CBA, which improves player pay, partially ties the salary cap to

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36:01

WNBA Hits New Heights with TD Garden Sellout

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/08/22

The WNBA showed its growth goes well beyond the star power of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese with the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks selling out the Celtics’ TD Garden. Sun play-by-play announcer Brendan Glasheen joins the show to give a first-hand account of the game and what it says about the league’s rise. He also chimes in on comments by the Sun’s DiJonai Carrington that the league failed to properly promote the game.Plus, there is movement in the lawsuits seeking to unionize

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43:04

American Tennis Star Taylor Fritz Talks US Open

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/08/21

Top-ranked American male tennis player Taylor Fritz joins the show to discuss the stage of the US Open and the Americans' tournament outlook. Fritz also says that tennis players “absolutely” should have a union, opines on the need for replay in tennis and reacts to the news of top-ranked Jannik Sinner failing a drug test. Plus, we check in on some of the big news in sports media, including Mike Greenberg taking over as host of ESPN’s “Sunday NFL Countdown” and we hear from FanDuel cofounder Nigel

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41:14

Man City Goes for Five-Peat as Penalty Looms

Front Office Sports Today ·

2024/08/20

Manchester City looks to extend its incredible run of Premier League dominance, but there may be one opponent they can’t stop: the Premier League’s judicial system. City is facing an investigation into its financial dealings with the potential outcomes ranging from no consequences to relegation. Men in Blazers founder Roger Bennett joins the show to discuss all the biggest EPL stories and what it could mean for the USMNT to bring on head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Plus, Jeff Bezos could be mulling

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