Front Office Sports Today
Front Office Sports Today is a daily morning briefing that covers the business side of sports, including deals, decisions, and cultural moments. Hosted by Baker Machado, the podcast features reporting from the Front Office Sports newsroom. Episodes are under 12 minutes and are released weekdays at 6 a.m. ET, with longer interviews throughout the week.
Episodes
7/3/26 - USMNT Round of 16 Ticket Frenzy, NBA Tests New Free Throw Rule, Ovechkin Returns, Country Roads Takes Over
Included in today's episode:
USMNT round of 16 tickets soar to $2,500
NBA tests a one free throw rule at Summer League
ESPN closes in on deal to keep Mike Garafolo
Alex Ovechkin signs for a 22nd NHL season
Celtics-Sixers trade debate breaks down the new NBA
John Denver's Country Roads becomes the USMNT's anthem
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7/2/26 - Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown, World Cup Ratings Smash Records, Serena Knee Scare, Bobby Bonilla Day
Included in today's episode:
Celtics ship Jaylen Brown to the 76ers
World Cup group stage averages 5 million viewers on Fox
Serena Williams tweaks knee after Wimbledon singles loss
Alyssa Thomas receives death threats after Clark incident
LeBron's Lakers exit explained by insider reporting
MLB owners want to ban salary deferrals entirely
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7/1/26 - LeBron Leaves the Lakers, Kawhi to Toronto, Sorsby Drops NFL Fight, Serena Falls at Wimbledon
Included in today's episode:
LeBron James leaves the Lakers after eight seasons
Kawhi Leonard headed back to Toronto in a trade
Sorsby drops NFL legal fight, targets 2027 draft
World Cup knockout round ticket prices fall sharply
Serena Williams loses singles return match at Wimbledon
A castle is being built inside MSG for Taylor Swift's wedding
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A Conversation with Mia Hamm on the World Cup, NWSL Growth, Angel City Ownership, and Women's Sports Narratives
Mia Hamm joins Ellyn Briggs of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Her Tylenol PainTalk campaign and women's health conversations
• The World Cup's lasting impact on U.S. soccer fandom and participation
• Her take on the USMNT's run and what comes next in the knockout stage
• What it’s like as one of over 100 investors in Angel City FC
• The 2031 Women's World Cup coming to the U.S.
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6/30/26 - Comcast Splits in Two, NBA Gambling Probe Grows, NBA Free Agency Opens, Serena Returns at Wimbledon
Included in today's episode:
Comcast spins off NBCUniversal into a standalone company
Two more ex-NBA players indicted in gambling probe
Tennis players pause media boycott ahead of Wimbledon
NBA free agency opens with major trade rumors swirling
Atlanta serves the cheapest food at the World Cup
Serena Williams returns to singles play at Wimbledon
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A Conversation with Netflix's Elle Duncan on the Home Run Derby, 'Field of Dreams’ Game & more
Elle Duncan joins Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Hosting Netflix's first Home Run Derby presentation in Philadelphia
• How Netflix is making baseball curious fans out of casual viewers
• What she would change about the Netflix opening day broadcast
• What she would change about the Netflix Opening Night broadcast
• The “Field of Dreams” game in Iowa and the Kevin Costner qu
6/29/26 - South Korea's World Cup Crisis, Brandon Aiyuk Holdout, Alyssa Thomas Suspended, Jaylen Brown Fires Back
Included in today's episode:
South Korea's president calls for investigation after World Cup exit
Aiyuk says he fired his agent, won't report to camp
WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas one game over Clark incident
World Cup group stage wraps with a format debate
Jaylen Brown blasts analytics amid Celtics trade rumors
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A Conversation with Tracy McGrady on Buying ABCD Camp, Investing in the Bills & More.
Tracy McGrady on Reviving ABCD Camp, Owning the Bills, OBL League, and Giannis to Miami
• Bringing the legendary ABCD basketball camp back after 20 years
• Becoming a minority owner of the Buffalo Bills alongside Vince Carter
• His one-on-one basketball league OBL and global expansion plans
• Whether the NBA should bring back the straight-from-high-school pipeline
• Giannis going to Miami and wha
A Conversation with Jay Williams About the Awkward Draft Night with Richard Jefferson
Jay Williams joins Ben Horney of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• NBA draft night 1’s biggest surprises and standout picks
• The viral on-set moment with Richard Jefferson and Kenny Smith
• His investments and plans to combine media with private deal flow
• Private equity and naming rights opportunities in college sports
• Attending the UFC White House event and the controversy that followed
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6/26/26 - MLB Labor War Heats Up, Fanatics Bans Bettor Harassment, Tracy McGrady Revives ABCD Camp
Included in today's episode:
MLB owners propose capping free agent contracts at $202M
Fanatics uses AI to ban athlete-harassing bettors
Blazers owner wants taxpayers to fund arena renovation
Tracy McGrady revives the legendary ABCD basketball camp
Zuckerberg builds a prediction market app called Arena
A boot company blocks Caleb Williams' "Iceman" trademark
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6/25/26 - Austin Reaves's Record Deal, IOC to Pay Every Olympian, Taylor Swift's MSG Wedding, College Eligibility Lawsuits
Included in today's episode:
Austin Reaves signs richest undrafted NBA contract ever
IOC will pay every Olympian $10,000 for first time
Michele Kang buys French soccer club Olympique Lyonnais
Brian Kelly heads to the CBS Sports broadcast booth
Several college basketball players sue over eligibility rules
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce rumored to wed at MSG
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6/24/26 - NBA Draft Recap, NFL Rejects Sorsby, PGA Tour Restructures, NHL Eyes Texas Expansion
Included in today's episode from the NBA Draft in Brooklyn:
BYU's AJ Dybantsa goes number one to Washington
NFL denies Sorsby's supplemental draft request
NCAA eliminates the redshirt year across college sports
PGA Tour approves promotion and relegation format
Tiger Woods resurfaces at PGA Tour announcement
NHL explores expansion into Houston or Austin
Zuckerberg builds "Aren
A Conversation with Tight End University's Greg Olsen
Greg Olsen joins David Rumsey of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Tight End University's sixth year with 90-plus NFL tight ends in Nashville
• How young is too young for competitive youth sports separation
• Whether the World Cup could push NFL stadiums toward permanent natural grass
• Tight End University's sixth year with 90-plus NFL tight ends in Nashville
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6/23/26 - Giannis Traded, NBA Draft Night, Dusty May to Dallas, Messi Breaks World Cup Record
Included in today's episode:
Miami trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo
Michigan coach Dusty May bolts for the Mavericks
Panthers reunite the Tkachuk brothers in Florida
Linda Cohn is retiring after 6,000 SportsCenter episodes
NBA draft is tonight at Barclays Center
Lionel Messi becomes all-time World Cup scoring leader
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6/22/26 - USMNT Wins the Group, Serena Gets Wimbledon Wild Card, UFC White House Ratings, Wyndham Clark Wins US Open
Included in today's episode:
US men win group stage for first time since 2014
Round of 32 tickets soar past $3,000
Wyndham Clark wins US Open at Shinnecock Hills
UFC White House event draws 17 million viewers
Serena Williams earns Wimbledon singles wild card
Scotland's Tartan Army brings $35M to Boston
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A Conversation with WNBA Expansion Team Portland Fire's GM Vanja Černivec
Vanja Černivec joins Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Building the Fire roster under extreme CBA timeline pressure
• Why she doesn’t believe in copying and pasting from the Valkyries model
• Portland as an emerging epicenter of women's sports
• The international player pipeline and new CBA changes
• Coaching through constraints and the playoff push in Year 1
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6/19/26 - Knicks Parade Draws 2 Million, Protect College Sports Act Advances, Home Run Derby Revamp
Included in today's episode:
Two million fans pack the Knicks parade
Protect College Sports Act clears Senate committee
NHL clears Mike Babcock to return to coaching
Netflix's Home Run Derby gets a new format
Ben Stiller makes an A24 Knicks documentary
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6/18/26 - Knicks Championship Parade, Scheffler Chases Grand Slam, WNBA Expansion, Caitlin Clark's Signature Shoe
Included in today's episode:
Knicks hold first-ever championship ticker tape parade
WNBA expands to 50 games starting in 2027
NHL Stanley Cup Finals post best ratings since 2019
Jimmie Johnson joins TNT as NASCAR studio analyst
Scheffler eyes career Grand Slam at US Open
Nike reveals Caitlin Clark's first signature sneaker
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A Conversation with Jayson Tatum on His New Duke Role, WNBA St. Louis, and Face of the NBA
Jayson Tatum joins Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Investing in St. Louis and a potential WNBA expansion team
• Becoming chief basketball officer at Duke University
• The new Celtics ownership group under Bill Chisholm
• Who is the face of the NBA right now
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1:53 What Interests Him in Business and Investing Off the Court
2:48 The WNBA Expansion Team in St. Louis: Any Upd
6/17/26 - NBA Finals Hit Best Ratings Since '98, Iran's World Cup Ordeal, Sorsby Enters NFL Supplemental Draft
Included in today's episode:
Knicks-Spurs Finals averages 20.6 million viewers
Iran calls itself the World Cup's most oppressed team
Serena and Venus Williams get Wimbledon wild card
Vegas Golden Knights part ways with John Tortorella
Sorsby drops NCAA lawsuit, enters NFL supplemental draft
Fox set to make $250M from World Cup water breaks
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A Conversation with Gareth Bale on a New Sports Fund, Cardiff City Offer, World Cup Ticket Prices
Gareth Bale and John Shulman join Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Launching Juggernaut Capital's new dedicated sports investment fund
• Why this is more than just an athlete putting his face on a fund
• Cardiff City and the search for the right soccer club to acquire
• A professional women's sports team purchase coming within 60 days
• World Cup 2026 ticket prices and the accessi
6/16/26 - World Cup Opens Strong, NBA Draft Drama, UFC White House Event, Tunisia Fires Coach
Included in today’s episode:
World Cup opening weekend draws massive TV numbers
Top NBA draft prospect refuses to meet Jazz
Big 12 sues Texas Tech over Brendan Sorsby eligibility
Gareth Bale eyes Cardiff City ownership bid
UFC loses $30M on White House fight card
Tunisia fires coach after just one World Cup match
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A Conversation with Fernando Mendoza on Tom Brady, NFL Transition, and Life As No. 1 Pick
Fernando Mendoza joins David Rumsey of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Transitioning from college football to the Raiders
• Learning directly from Tom Brady as a minority Raiders owner
• Deleting social media and building his LinkedIn network instead
• His Royal Canin partnership and approach to off-field branding
• The Mendoza Family Fund and his fight against MS
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6/15/26 - Knicks Are NBA Champions, World Cup Ratings Records, Hamilton Wins for Ferrari
Included in today's episode:
The Knicks win their first title since 1973
NBA Finals ratings hit best numbers since 1998
US vs. Paraguay draws 25 million viewers
Somali referee denied US entry gets FIFA pay
Lewis Hamilton finally wins in Ferrari red
Knicks championship parade set for Thursday
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6/12/26 - World Cup Opens, Mahomes' $500M Deal, Sorsby Fallout, Wimbledon Prize Pool
Included in today's episode:
World Cup ticket prices hold firm at kickoff
Big 12 schools weigh boycotting Texas Tech over Sorsby
Wimbledon announces a record $85.7M prize pool
Serena Williams teased for a Wimbledon return
Mahomes signs a record-breaking $500M+ extension
Knicks one win away from first title since 1973
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A World Cup Conversation with US Soccer Legends Landon Donovan & Tim Howard
Tim Howard and Landon Donovan join Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Garbage narratives surrounding the USMNT heading into the World Cup
• How far the U.S. needs to advance for the tournament to be considered a success
• MLS growth opportunities from hosting the World Cup
• Who could be the next Messi-level star in MLS
• World Cup 2026 finalist predictions from both legends
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6/11/26 - World Cup Kicks Off, NBA Finals Ratings Surge, Sorsby Appeal, Sports Ticket Affordability
Included in today's episode:
The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins today
NBA Finals Game 3 draws 23.8 million viewers
Texas Tech coach publicly addresses the Sorsby gambling case
Illinois governor eyes special session for Bears stadium
A think tank expert breaks down skyrocketing sports ticket prices
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6/10/26 - NBA Finals Ticket Swings, Pat McAfee's Record Deal, Sorsby Appeal, Josh Allen Tops NFLPA Sales
Included in today's episode:
NBA Finals ticket prices at MSG drop sharply after the Knicks lose Game 3, while a potential Game 6 get-in price approaches $12,000
FIFA scrambles to fill World Cup seats through corporate giveaways and pulls Iranian supporters' ticket allocations days before kickoff
LIV Golf's CEO sidesteps questions about whether the league's remaining events will happen as
A Conversation with USWNT Alum Ashlyn Harris on Her Roku Documentary, NWSL Growth, World Cup Ticket Prices, and Life After Soccer
Ashlyn Harris joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Her new Roku documentary
• Life after retiring and chasing purpose over success
• NWSL franchise valuations and player-pay milestones
• The FIFA rule mandating female coaches in women’s tournaments
• World Cup 2026 ticket prices and fan accessibility concerns
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0:00 Introduction and Game Changers Documentary on Roku
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6/9/26 - Trump at the NBA Finals, World Cup Visa Crisis, NCAA Gambling Ruling, $1M Courtside Seats
Included in today's episode:
Donald Trump becomes the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game as security shuts down five blocks around MSG
Visa denials and delays threaten World Cup participants just days before the tournament kicks off
A Texas judge grants a temporary injunction allowing a quarterback banned for gambling to play this season
Vince McMahon settles a
6/8/26 - Trump at Knicks Game, LIV Golf Outlook, AI Slop In Sports
Included in today's episode:
Knicks welcome President Donald Trump to Game 3, leading to a cancellation of the outdoor watch party outside Madison Square Garden and increased security measures for fans
LIV Golf may not have enough funding to make it through this season, reports David Rumsey of Front Office Sports
How sports is becoming ground zero for AI slop and misinformation
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A Conversation with Rich Eisen on the Golden Age of ESPN, His New Show & More
Rich Eisen has a new podcast called “This Was SportsCenter,” and it is exactly what it sounds like. He is sitting down one-on-one with the anchors who defined an era of sports media, going deep into what it was actually like behind the scenes, and pairing every conversation with archival footage and photographs that turn each episode into a nonstop ride down memory lane. The first episode with Dan
6/5/26 - World Cup Ticket Scramble, NBA Europe Bids, NFL vs. Congress, NBA Finals Frenzy
Front Office Sports Today is back. Join host Baker Machado for your quick daily insight into everything happening around the business and culture of sports.In today's episode: FIFA scrambles to offload tens of thousands of unsold World Cup tickets as transparency questions swirl, the NBA's European league draws bids worth up to $1 billion ahead of a 2027 launch, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell decl
6/4/26 - Knicks Championship Value, New College Sports Bill, Curry Shoe Deal Details
Front Office Sports Today is back. Join host Baker Machado for your quick daily insight into everything happening around the business and culture of sports.In today's episode: what a Knicks championship would pay team owner James Dolan, new bipartisan college sports legislation gains traction, and the unique details of Stephen Curry's lifetime shoe deal with Li-Ning.Make sure to subscribe and foll
A Conversation with Deion Sanders on NFL Coaching Rumors, CFP Expansion & More
Deion Sanders joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss his partnership with Depends ahead of Men's Health Month, his son Shedeur Sanders's $17 million payday, and the state of college football in the NIL era.
Deion gives his take on the College Football Playoff expansion debate and how the Big 12 is competing with the SEC and Big Ten. He also discusses potential changes to the eligib
6/3/26 - Bettman Succession Plan, ESPN's New Stars, NBA Finals Walkup - FOS Today
Front Office Sports Today is back. Join host Baker Machado for your quick daily insight into everything happening around the business and culture of sports.
In today's episode: the Stanley Cup Final begins as Gary Bettman's succession plan looms, ESPN adds two huge names, and MLB's growing labor dispute could get ugly. Plus: will the NBA Finals deliver on huge expectations?
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6/2/26 - NFL Blockbusters, Pat McAfee's ESPN Future, Bears Relocation - FOS Today
Front Office Sports Today is back. Join host Baker Machado for your quick daily insight into everything happening around the business and culture of sports.In today's episode: Myles Garrett and A.J. Brown head to Super Bowl contenders, Pat McAfee engages with ESPN on contract discussions, and Illinois fails at its latest attempt to keep the Bears inside state lines.
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6/1/26 - NBA Finals, Shedeur's Payday, World Cup Issues - FOS Today
Front Office Sports Today is back. Join host Baker Machado for your quick daily insight into everything happening around the business and culture of sports.
In today's episode: Spurs surge to the NBA Finals behind a huge series from Victor Wembanyama, Shedeur Sanders earns a massive payday from a group licensing deal, and the World Cup still has thousands of unsold tickets with just 10 days befo
A Conversation with Allyson Felix, 7-time Olympic Gold Medalist Turned Investor,
Allyson Felix, 7-time Olympics gold medalist turned investor, joins Portfolio Players for a conversation on the future of women’s sports, athlete-led investing, and the evolving business of track and field.
Felix breaks down:
• Her role shaping the vision for the LA28 Summer Olympics
• Why track and field is at a pivotal moment globally
• How athlete investors are becoming a more influential v
A Conversation with Kofie Yeboah on the "New Media Landscape" of Sports
The lines between legacy sports media and independent creators have never been more blurred, and few people are navigating that shift more thoughtfully than Kofie Yeboah. He has built a loyal audience around deep dives into obscure sports moments and milestones that most people have forgotten, and the way he thinks about content creation is fundamentally different from how traditional media operat
A Conversation with Mina Kimes on Hosting the Spelling Bee, Sports Emmy Nom, ESPN NFL Merger, and the Seahawks Sale
Mina Kimes is an Emmy nominated NFL analyst, a Celebrity Jeopardy champion, and now the host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee airing on Ion on May 27th and 28th. It is one of the more unexpected and genuinely delightful career pivots in sports media right now, and the story of how it came together runs directly through her time on Celebrity Jeopardy.
She also just received a Sports Emmy nomin
Mark Cuban Explains The Business of Owning an NBA Team
Mark Cuban joins Portfolio Players for a wide-ranging conversation on NBA ownership, NIL, sports betting, media rights, and the future of professional sports.
Cuban breaks down:
• Why he sold the Dallas Mavericks and whether he’d buy them again
• How he helped bring Fernando Mendoza to Indiana and his approach to NIL
• Why owning an NBA team today is completely different than 20 years ago
• H
Golden State Valkyries President Jess Smith on Billion Dollar Valuation, WNBA Growth, Championship Promise
The Golden State Valkyries are in just their second WNBA season and are already being called the most valuable women's sports franchise in the world. The team generated $78 million in revenue in year one, has sold out every home game across two seasons, and holds a valuation that outpaces expansion fees that were set less than two years ago. Jess Smith, the team's president and winner of the WNBA'
Jay Bilas on AJ Dybantsa at No. 1, NCAA Tournament Expansion, NIL Costs, and the CBB's Future
Jay Bilas has thoughts on everything happening in college basketball right now, and none of them are softened for comfort. The Wizards hold the number one pick, AJ Dybantsa is the consensus choice, but the draft is deeper than any in recent memory and the decision Washington faces is genuinely hard. Jay breaks down every name worth knowing before June.
The NCAA tournament is expanding to 76 teams,
Enhanced Games CEO on Embracing Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports, $25M Prize Pool & More
The Enhanced Games just began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr., with a $25 million prize pool for 50 athletes and a $50 million total budget for an event built around one radical idea: athletes should be allowed to use performance-enhancing substances in a safe and supervised environment. The CEO Max Martin joins Front Office Sports on the day the
PGA Championship 2026: Prize Money Questions, LIV Golf Drama, Free Food, and More
The PGA Championship is underway in Pennsylvania with 156 of the world's best golfers, but the event long nicknamed the fourth major has a prize money problem that no one in golf is ignoring. FOS reporter David Rumsey is on the ground at Aronimink and the business storylines surrounding this tournament are as compelling as anything happening on the course.
The PGA of America has a new CEO who jus
Legendary NBA Exec Dave Checketts Dishes on Michael Jordan, David Stern, Running the Knicks & More
Dave Checketts, veteran sports executive and investor, joins Portfolio Players for a conversation on ownership, expansion, and the evolving economics of global sports.
Checketts breaks down:
• Why scarcity is the single biggest driver of franchise value
• The investment strategy behind his fund and why cash flow matters
• Michael Jordan/Knicks stories, lessons from Utah & New York
• The real
MLB Lockout, ESPN-NFL Merger, Trump’s World Cup—2026 Sports Predictions
In our last show of 2025, FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts and senior editor Dennis Young talk through the biggest storylines to watch for in 2026, including a potential lockout in both MLB and the WNBA. They also discuss the megadeal between ESPN and the NFL that has yet to clear regulatory hurdles and could still be blocked by President Donald Trump, who is also trying to assert his influence on
What Will Be the Top Sports Event of 2026?
2026 has a packed sports schedule, including the Winter Olympics, FIFA men’s World Cup, World Baseball Classic, and more—plus big expectations around the Super Bowl, expanded College Football Playoff, and a potential UFC fight on the White House lawn. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher takes us through his expectations for the 2026 tentpoles across sports and what could boom or bust.
Plus, FOS
Pablo Torre, Diana Taurasi, and More—Best Conversations from 2025
After 165 episodes in 2025, Front Office Sports Today takes you back through some of the best conversations throughout this year, from hard-hitting journalism with Pablo Torre, to dildo tossing with Diana Taurasi and plenty more. We chat with MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr., Tony Reali from ESPN's Around the Horn, and an inside look at what to expect from Caitlin Clark's new Nike signature shoe
ESPN RedZone, Barstool's Big Change, Michael Jordan Returns: Biggest Sports Media Stories of the Year
2025 saw major shifts in the sports media and broadcasting landscapes, including ESPN acquiring NFL RedZone, the NBA returning to NBC, and Barstool Sports moving its top shows to Netflix. FOS Tuned In writers Michael McCarthy and Ryan Glasspiegel join Baker Machado to discuss the biggest changes around the media world and their winners and losers of 2025. They also discuss their biggest questions
Gambling Scandals, Trump, and NCAA Changes: How 2025 Shaped Future of Sports
2025 had massive impacts on the fabric of sports, with pivotal moments around athlete gambling, President Donald Trump's unprecedented engagement with numerous teams and leagues, and the status of college athletes. FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts and senior editor Dennis Young join Baker Machado to discuss the biggest stories from this year and what questions still remain.
There are risks when
College Sports 2025 Roundup and 2026 Look-Ahead
2025 was the year of coaches on the move, as buyouts reached almost $200 million thanks to big-name firings like Brian Kelly and James Franklin. Not to mention Lane Kiffin's big jump to LSU and Bill Belichick's dramatic struggles in his first year with North Carolina.
Meanwhile, major legislative questions loom about the employment status for college athletes, as that congressional decision now
CFP Preview: Is this DeBoer’s Last Game at Alabama? | WNBA Players Vote to Authorize Strike
The College Football Playoff is finally here, as Friday night’s first round gives us a prime SEC rematch between Oklahoma and Alabama. Yet with constant rumors of him fleeing to Michigan, could this be head coach Kalen DeBoer's last game at Alabama? FOS reporter David Rumsey joins host Baker Machado to break down the first-round matchups and talk about whether the ratings for the games on Saturday
Explaining Kalshi’s Transfer Portal Market | More Michigan Firings Coming After Moore Scandal?
Kalshi has begun its self-certification process for launching markets around the collegiate transfer portal, and the NCAA is not happy. FOS reporter Ben Horney and editor-in-chief Dan Roberts join Baker Machado to explain how these markets will work ... if they ever get posted to begin with.
Plus, FOS college sports reporter Amanda Christovich talks through the latest around Michigan's scandal, a
Why Barstool Moved ‘Pardon My Take’ to Netflix | Silver: NBA Targeting Vegas and Seattle Expansion
Barstool has made the decision to move three of its largest podcasts, including Pardon My Take, off YouTube and exclusively to Netflix. Jack Settleman, founder of Snapback Sports, joins Baker Machado to break down why this makes sense from a business perspective, why it hurts from a fan perspective, and what the deal tells us about the direction of sports media.
Plus, NBA commissioner Adam Silver
Arch Manning Returns to Texas: Right Decision? | Why the NBA Cup Could Leave Las Vegas
College football enters a pivotal stretch as numerous quarterbacks hit the transfer portal, but Arch Manning is not one of them. FOS writer David Rumsey joins to assess Manning's decision to run it back with Steve Sarkisian and talk through the first weekend of the College Football Playoff.
Plus, the NBA Cup reaches its season finale with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs facing the Knicks, but alt
What Does the End of the Chiefs Dynasty Mean for NFL? | Will Giannis Get Traded?
For the first time since 2014, the defending AFC champion Chiefs will miss the playoffs, a run that included three Super Bowl wins, two conference titles, and seven straight trips to the AFC championship game. And to make matters worse, Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL, leaving some of next season in doubt. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher explains how the Chiefs’ remaining primetime games, including
Could Dave Portnoy Help Decide Michigan’s Next Head Coach? | Can a Mentalist Beat the Sportsbooks?
In the aftermath of Sherrone Moore’s dismissal as head football coach at the University of Michigan, Barstool Sports CEO and infamous school alum Dave Portnoy has become the face of Michigan fandom, utilizing his mega-platform to discuss the scandal that has engulfed the school while pitching current Barstool employee and former NFL head coach Jon Gruden for the head coach position. In a world whe
Everything We Know About the Sherrone Moore Situation
Sherrone Moore is in police custody and out of a job at Michigan after an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press joins Front Office Sports Today live from a Michigan courthouse ahead of Moore's arraignment, answering all of our questions and sifting through some of the misinformation going around social media.
Meanwhile, FOS college sports reporter Amanda
MLB Hot Stove Check-In With ESPN's Paul Hembekides | Notre Dame’s Press Tour Is Killing CFP Case
The MLB offseason is rapidly heating up, with numerous key free-agent moves this week, including Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz leaving the Mets. ESPN's Paul Hembekides joins the show to explain how the Dodgers have likely already won the offseason, and how they could be in the mix for Kyle Tucker and/or Tarik Skubal in the coming weeks.
Plus, FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts joins to discuss the late
The Complicated Relationship of CFB and Media Partners | Ken Goldin on Sports Collectibles Craze
Notre Dame went scorched earth after missing the 2026 College Football Playoff, slamming the selection committee, the ACC, and ESPN in light of the Irish's snub. FOS writers Michael McCarthy and Eric Fisher join to explain what could happen as a result of Notre Dame's tirade and how the school can use its independent status to retaliate.
Plus, collector and auctioneer Ken Goldin of Netflix's King
College Football Playoff Chaos: Is the System Already Broken?
The first official 12-team College Football Playoff field is set. College football analyst Ben Stevens joins to evaluate the committee's selections and Notre Dame's controversial decision to opt out of its bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff, which could become more normalized in the era of playoff expansion.
Plus, FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts discusses the difficult situation
Tom Brady’s Backup Brian Hoyer Explains Patriots’ Secret Sauce | Inside CFB Conference Championship Weekend
The Patriots are the best team in the NFL this year with an 11–2 record, returning to familiar territory at the top of the league. Former Pats quarterback and Tom Brady backup Brian Hoyer joins Baker Machado to put this new success into context and explain the mentality behind New England’s magic on the field. He also discusses the Pat Fitzgerald era for his alma mater, Michigan State.
Plus, wit
Netflix Just Acquired Warner Bros. Discovery - What Does That Mean for Sports?
Netflix has reached an $82.7 billion agreement to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of TNT Sports, beating out bids from Paramount and Comcast. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher and editor-in-chief Dan Roberts join to explain the parameters of this deal and what it signifies about Netflix's sports ambitions, as this latest deal does not include sports programming from TNT or TBS.
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Which Teams Could Actually Trade for Giannis? | Inside the Combat Sports Rights Arms Race
Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly reevaluating his future with the Bucks and has expressed interest in joining the Knicks. But does New York have the assets and financial flexibility to pull this off? Keith Smith of Spotrac joins Baker Machado to assess. He also talks through the Clippers' impending roster decision with Chris Paul after their ugly breakup, and whether he expects Los Angeles to s
Inside the Rise of Prediction Markets | Chris Paul’s Clippers Exit
Prediction markets are suddenly everywhere, and Baker Machado sits down with Dan Roberts to break down why platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are exploding. With huge valuations, bold marketing tactics, and league partnerships, these companies are reshaping how fans interact with sports outcomes, political events, and cultural moments.
Plus, the team discusses the social media strategies that h
Lane Kiffin’s LSU Move & The New Fencing League Changing an Old Sport
FOS reporter Amanda Christovich discusses Lane Kiffin’s introduction at LSU, which has sent ripples through the SEC, and his emotional press conference raised new questions about loyalty, timing, and how powerhouse programs shape the future of college football. As debates swirl around agent influence, contract negotiations, and fan reactions, it is another reminder of how high-stakes this coaching
How Kiffin’s LSU Jump Impacts the CFB Landscape | Inside the WNBA’s Second CBA Extension
Lane Kiffin's $91 million coaching move from Ole Miss to LSU has profound effects on the entire college football landscape, even outside of the SEC's power shift. FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey and college sports reporter Amanda Christovich join Baker Machado to talk through Kiffin's big decision from all angles and evaluate the changing coaching dynamics of college football, including a new p
NFL Looks to Feast on Record Thanksgiving Expectations | Inside Return of Golf's 'Skins Game'
The NFL has long owned Thanksgiving and expects big viewership numbers in its tripleheader this year, as FOS Tuned In columnist Michael McCarthy predicts the Chiefs-Cowboys game could average 50 million viewers and break the all-time record for a regular-season game. He and FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher join Baker Machado to debate viewership expectations and explain how this day has become on
Netflix’s Big Sports Play: Elle Duncan Hire, ESPN Fallout & NBA Gambling Updates
Lane Kiffin is the hottest name in college football, with potential offers from LSU, Florida, and a new deal at Ole Miss that would all likely position him as the NCAA's highest-paid coach. FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey explains what will factor into Kiffin's decision and how it will change the SEC and college football as a whole.
Plus, the Dallas Wings have won the WNBA draft lottery for th
Should Lane Kiffin Leave Ole Miss? | Wings Could Draft Paige Bueckers’s Girlfriend Azzi Fudd at No.1
Lane Kiffin is the hottest name in college football, with potential offers from LSU, Florida, and a new deal at Ole Miss that would all likely position him as the NCAA's highest-paid coach. FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey explains what will factor into Kiffin's decision and how it will change the SEC and college football as a whole.
Plus, the Dallas Wings have won the WNBA draft lottery for th
Is This Trinity Rodman’s Last NWSL Match? | Puck Drops on Third PWHL Season
Since the College Football Playoff began in 2015, data from the Knight-Newhouse College Athletics Database says severance pay for fired football coaches has nearly quadrupled and is expected to exceed $169 million for just 10 head football coaches this year. Amy Privette Perko, the CEO of the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics, joins to explain whether football buyout money is impactin
Did MLB Hit a Home Run With New TV Deal? | Fitness Instructor Kendall Toole on Leaving Peloton
Coming off a highly rated World Series and a regular season that saw increased attendance and viewership, Major League Baseball formally unveiled its new media deals for the 2026–28 seasons, where NBC and Netflix will now join ESPN, TNT, and Fox as broadcast partners. This announcement comes as commissioner Rob Manfred said the league will cooperate with a congressional inquiry relating to the gam
Is the NBA’s Fast Pace Injuring Its Players? | Why Was Ronaldo at the White House?
Amid their contentious labor negotiations with players, the WNBA’s latest proposal would, for the first time, include a player max salary exceeding $1 million. FOS women's sports reporter Annie Costabile breaks down the latest offer and whether players might be satisfied with the offer before the Nov. 30 deadline.
Meanwhile, in the past week, NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wemban
James Franklin’s Virginia Tech Hire Saves Penn State Millions | Inside Hockey’s New Player Pipeline
James Franklin is heading to Virginia Tech, and although the details of his new contract aren't yet known, Penn State will reportedly have to pay only $9 million of the $49 million in his contract buyout. FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey joins to explain the significance of this move, as well as the alleged deadline issued to Lane Kiffin to decide his coaching future. He also talks through the m
How YouTube TV and ESPN Settled Dispute | Caitlin Clark Gives LPGA an Assist
YouTube TV and ESPN ended their two-week-plus standoff late Friday, just in time for a big slate of college football Saturday. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins to explain how the two sides reached an agreement and what ESPN's new unlimited YouTube TV package will look like.
Meanwhile, FOS Asset Class author Ben Horney joins to break down everything we know about the NBA's ongoing gambling
Steph Curry and Under Armour’s Big Breakup | Inside Overtime’s Rapid Evolution
Steph Curry and Under Armour are ending their 12-year partnership, as one of the biggest names in sports is set to become a sneaker free agent. FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts joins Baker Machado to explain why this divorce was a long time in the making and what could be next for Curry.
Plus, Overtime CEO and cofounder Dan Porter explains how his business has grown from a social media company to
Explaining Sports Betting’s Latest Craze: Prediction Markets | Can NWSL Sustain Rapid Growth?
FanDuel is the latest major sportsbook operator to enter the prediction-markets landscape, which offers a legal loophole for users to essentially bet on non-sports events, including the weather, political outcomes, and the price of cryptocurrencies. FOS deals reporter Ben Horney joins to explain how prediction markets work, why FanDuel and DraftKings are leaning in to them, and how we are just at
Nico Harrison Firing Doesn’t Solve Mavs’ Issues | Could Project B Take Down Unrivaled?
The Mavericks have fired Nico Harrison, but he's just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Dallas's struggles under its new ownership group. FOS reporter Alex Schiffer joins to explain how a team that was in the NBA Finals just two years ago has so quickly fallen from grace and why everything starts with the owners.
Meanwhile, new upstart European league Project B is looking like a major threa
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