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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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24:42

Sinner/Alcaraz Rivalry Intensifies | Was the FIFA...

Front Office Sports Today ·

2025/07/14

The hottest rivalry in tennis continues to be one for the ages after Jannik Sinner finally defeated his archrival Carlos Alcaraz to win his first Wimbledon title and fourth Grand Slam, just a month after the duo gave us the longest French Open final ever. Tennis writer Giri Nathan, whose new book Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis chronicles the rise of Alcaraz and Sinner, tells Baker Machado and Renee Washington what makes this rivalry so special and opines about the

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24:59

Gareth Bale’s Offer to Buy Cardiff City |...

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2025/07/11

Soccer superstar Gareth Bale and his investment group have been in talks to buy League One club Cardiff City FC. The Welsh all-time leader in international caps and goals, also weighs in on the FIFA Club World Cup, 2026 FIFA men’s World Cup, Premier League, MLS as a retirement league, and other soccer topics from around the big slate of tournaments.Plus, two of the biggest names in boxing, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, take the ring at Madison Square Garden in the final chapter of their

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24:54

MLB’s 'Robo Ump' to debut at All-Star Game | When...

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2025/07/10

Major League Baseball’s Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system that's been tested in the minor leagues and spring training is ready to make its big league debut at the All-Star game next Tuesday in Atlanta. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher explains how the technology will be used to challenge ball-strike calls and why some pitchers are on the fence about its presence. Plus MLBPA union leaders say commissioner Rob Manfred is pushing for a salary cap in his meetings with players ahead of what will be

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25:05

Apple to Bid for ‘F1’ U.S. Broadcast Rights | OKC...

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2025/07/09

Fresh off its box office success of the film F1, Apple is reportedly in talks to acquire U.S. broadcast rights for Formula One racing when they become available next year after ESPN's exclusive window to negotiate a new contract will expire. FOS’s “Tuned In” writer Michael McCarthy explains how much the tech giant might pay for the racing rights and why F1 would fit seamlessly into Apple’s growing collection of sports, including MLB and MLS. Plus, a big shake-up at Red Bull as team president

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25:00

Could Daily Fantasy Sports Be Illegal in California?...

Front Office Sports Today ·

2025/07/08

As one of 10 states where sports gambling is still not legal, California Attorney General Rob Bonta said in a recent legal filing that draft and pick’em-style daily fantasy games could be considered sports betting and therefore illegal in the state. While companies like DraftKings that have operated in the state for 13 years say fantasy contests involve skill and should not be considered gambling, FOS deals reporter Ben Horney tells Baker Machado and Renee Washington the legal aspects of the filing

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24:43

Inside the $5.1M College Football NIL Deal | Bradley...

Front Office Sports Today ·

2025/07/07

Less than a week has passed since NCAA Division I schools could start directly paying players, and we're already seeing historic deals across all sports. Five-star football offensive tackle Felix Ojo spurned offers from Texas and Ohio State to sign a historic, fully guaranteed three-year, $5.1 million revenue-sharing contract with Texas Tech. It is believed to be one of the largest agreements in college football history. Ojo's agents, Derrick Shelby, and Rashad Phillips of Prestige Management Group,

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31:41

Rashaun Williams’s Portfolio: Startups, Shark Tank...

Front Office Sports Today ·

2025/07/05

On a special Saturday drop, we're bringing you a conversation from our Portfolio Players series. In the this episode of Portfolio Players, Presented by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, FOS Editor-in-Chief Dan Roberts interviews Atlanta Falcons limited partner & venture capitalist Rashaun Williams. Rashaun talks about his investment strategy & how it led him to becoming a limited partner in the Atlanta Falcons ownership as well as investor in multiple NBA teams. In the interview, the Shark Tank guest

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24:52

A ‘Slap in the Face’ for WNBA Players | Jerome Bettis...

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2025/07/02

The dust has settled after a wild start to NBA free agency, with insiders questioning the moves made by Milwaukee in dumping star Damian Lillard and replacing him with Myles Turner. Did the team do enough to keep star Giannis Antetokounmpo happy? Plus, after reportedly discussing a $42 million contract with the Pistons, Malik Beasley is in limbo as he faces a federal investigation over allegations of sports betting. FOS reporter Ben Horney details the latest in the investigation and why Beasley’s

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24:59

NBA Free Agent Frenzy Tips Off | Why Did The Bucks...

Front Office Sports Today ·

2025/07/01

The NBA’s official start to the offseason started with a bang, as teams could finally sign free agents and trade players. Some of the biggest moves include Oklahoma City signing MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a new supermax contract, the Nuggets making a big trade, and the Bucks shocking the NBA world by releasing star Damian Lillard to sign Myles Turner away from the Pacers. Spotrac’s Keith Smith crunches the numbers and explains how these new deals will work under the league’s new salary cap and

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25:12

Inside the WNBA's Expansion to Philly, Cleveland, and...

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2025/06/30

The WNBA will undergo major expansion to 18 teams by the end of the decade, announcing new teams in Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029, and Philadelphia in 2030. They join new franchises in Portland and Toronto in 2026. FOS women's sports reporter Annie Costabile was at the news announcement and breaks down how NBA owners helped bring the new teams to the W. Plus, LeBron James opted in to the final year of his $52.6 million deal with the Lakers in what could be the final NBA contract for the

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25:09

NBA Insider Bobby Marks Gives Draft Winners and...

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2025/06/27

The dust has settled from the NBA draft, and No. 5 pick Ace Bailey still doesn't seem that jazzed to be in Utah. Will the former Rutgers star even play for his new team, and what are his options if he doesn't show up? Also, which teams made great selections and which dropped the ball? ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks joins Baker Machado and Derryl Barnes to give his draft winners and losers, as well as answer whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will return to the Bucks next season.Plus, after three

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25:08

NBA Draft: Good, Bad, and Ugly | Inside Ace Bailey's...

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2025/06/26

The first round of the NBA draft saw six trades, opposite crowd reactions for Adam Silver and Cooper Flagg, and Shams Charania (mostly) staying off social media to avoid spoilers for the broadcast. FOS multimedia reporter Derryl Barnes was at the draft, and he gives his thoughts on how the environment compares to the TV product. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher also discusses how draft-night trades impact the viewership experience for the fans.Plus, we are joined by Andrew Witlieb of Ace Bailey's

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24:10

New NBA Era: Draft, Trades, and Luxury Tax | Why...

Front Office Sports Today ·

2025/06/25

The NBA draft is Wednesday night, and more trades are expected as teams sell off parts to navigate CBA restrictions and avoid the luxury tax. FOS reporter Colin Salao says the free-agency craze from the 2010s is something of the past, and because of that, drafting and trading players matter more than ever, especially in light of the Celtics trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis.Four-time NBA champ John Salley also joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to discuss the evolution of the draft

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24:09

ESPN's Jay Bilas on Cooper Flagg, NBA Draft Format |...

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2025/06/24

The NBA offseason started with a bang as the Celtics began their roster strip down Monday night, but the real fireworks could come ahead of Wednesday's NBA draft. ESPN draft analyst Jay Bilas joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington with the latest insight on teams moving picks and players, the “new” two-day format that launched last year, and why Cooper Flagg could be the best freshman to ever come out of Duke.Plus, the NFL is attempting to cover up collusion against guaranteed contracts,

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25:11

What Happens Next for Thunder and Pacers? | Kevin...

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2025/06/23

The Thunder pulled off a Game 7 victory to win the NBA Finals, but their future could be even more exciting. FOS writer Colin Salao joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to discuss the OKC model that the rest of the league should be trying to emulate. On the other side, the Pacers face difficult decisions in the wake of Tyrese Haliburton's torn Achilles. With basketball fever rampant in Indiana behind the success of the Pacers and Fever, FOS reporter Alex Schiffer says the joint team ownership

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25:09

What New Lakers Owner Mark Walter Does for NBA's...

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2025/06/20

The Lakers have new ownership incoming, with a valuation of $10 billion. How will it affect team operations going forward, and what does this record valuation mean for the rest of the league and sports world at large? FOS deals reporter Ben Horney joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to explain.Plus, the Finals have struggled from a ratings perspective, but if previous trends hold, Game 7 on Sunday could bring the boom that the league needs. Also, boxing promoter and Matchroom chairman Eddie

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24:08

How the Florida Panthers Went Back-to-Back & What's...

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2025/06/18

The Florida Panthers completed their second consecutive Stanley Cup Final run in dominant fashion, thanks largely to savvy moves by their front office. But the formula to keep up their winning ways could get complicated in this offseason, says FOS editor Meredith Turits.Plus, NBA Meme King Josiah Johnson joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to explain how NBA Twitter has influenced the league's decisions, especially during these Finals, and how fake news account NBACentel factors into it

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25:08

Can New PGA Commissioner Get LIV Deal Done?

Front Office Sports Today ·

2025/06/17

Key Moments:0:44 - NBA Twitter, NHL Ratings, Ohtani and Mizuhara 4:46 - New PGA commissioner and LIV merger 9:51 - 5x Pro Bowler Terron Armstead 17:31 - Inside Red Sox dysfunction 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in the business and culture of sports — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture, with insightful commentary and appearances from athletes, executives, and

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24:58

Luka Trade of Baseball? Insider Discusses Devers Deal...

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2025/06/16

The Red Sox shocked the baseball world Sunday when they shipped top slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants in what some are calling MLB's Luka Dončić moment. Robert Murray, the insider who broke this story, joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to explain how this shocking trade came together and what's next for both teams. Plus, WNBA Hall of Famer Sylvia Fowles joins Front Office Sports Today just days after her induction, and she gives her take on the ongoing CBA discussions and the marketability

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23:17

Roger Goodell’s Rumored Successor Jumps to the PGA...

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2025/06/13

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell’s longtime rumored successor, Brian Rolapp (the architect of the NFL’s $111 billion in media deals), is jumping over to become the first-ever CEO of the PGA Tour. FOS reporter David Rumsey explains what Rolapp’s hiring means for future LIV/PGA Tour merger talks and if he still could eventually succeed Goodell for the NFL’s top job when Goodell decides to retire.Plus, Hornets legend Dell Curry joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to chat about his son Steph

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