Front Office Sports Today
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 hosts, Baker and Renee as they offer insightful commentary on breaking news and engage in conversations surrounding the biggest headlines, with guest appearances from athletes, executives, experts and more.
Episodes
November 27, 2024 • 31 mins
The NFL is gearing up for a big holiday weekend with its annual slate of Thanksgiving games, and its second rendition of a Black Friday game with Amazon. Front Office Sports writers Alex Schiffer, Margaret Fleming, and Amanda Christovich join the show for a roundtable discussion about the NFL's legacy Thanksgiving games, plus a little Thanksgiving trivia.
Also, Front Office Sports Today is going on hiatus during the Holiday seaso...
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November 26, 2024 • 33 mins
We dive into the FOS-exclusive story behind Michigan's recruitment of No. 1 prospect Bryce Underwood, largely facilitated by billionaire Larry Ellison's involvement in the Wolverines' NIL offseason.
Plus, the Washington Commanders could benefit greatly from a proposed bill that would grant a new lease to their former home of RFK Stadium in D.C.. Front Office Sports reporter AJ Perez joins to discuss the outlook for the Commanders'...
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November 25, 2024 • 28 mins
Santa Clara University is a women's soccer powerhouse, but faces challenges to survive in a world dominated by college football. Front Office Sports reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to discuss how Santa Clara is adapting to the NIL era, and getting by without its own football program.
Also, Chris Myers, a longtime analyst with FOX Sports, has covered Super Bowls, Final Fours, World Series, and more. Myers joins the show to sh...
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November 23, 2024 • 21 mins
Colorado and Oregon are both expected to make waves in each of their respective conference championships, despite 2024 being each of their inaugural seasons with the Big 10 and Big 12. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey joins the show to discuss how conference expansion has allowed newcomers to shine, and some usual powerhouses to underperform.
Plus, Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich takes a look at ...
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November 22, 2024 • 25 mins
The New York Jets are trending in the wrong direction, and Aaron Rodgers’s future with the team is up in the air because of it. Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Alex Schiffer joins to discuss where the Jets problems truly originate, and why the solution might not be as simple as parting ways with Rodgers.
Plus, we hear from SailGP CRO Ben Johnson on recent developments in pro sailing, Caitlin Clark has turned down Unriva...
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November 21, 2024 • 28 mins
Juan Soto has been taking meetings with a slew of suitors, but only a few can truly afford him—for now. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins the show to assess which owners are capable and willing to break the bank for Soto, and how MLB is counting on its new CBA to balance things out.
Plus, Cleveland has emerged as the latest suitor for a WNBA team, joining ... just about everyone else. FOS reporter Colin Salao...
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November 20, 2024 • 30 mins
The Knicks are on the verge of another NBA investigation, this time over the details of Rick Brunson's promotion to a top assistant role in the same offseason his son, Jalen, took a huge pay cut. Front Office Sports reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to explain why the Knicks view a potential investigation as "harassment" by the league and how this situation could play out.
We also hear from former Knicks GM Scott Perry, who we...
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November 19, 2024 • 32 mins
NBA ratings have been low this season, but there is a moment of respite coming: The 15–0 Cavaliers take on the reigning champion Celtics in arguably the biggest 2024 Emirates NBA Cup game to date. It will be a litmus test for the tournament’s gravitas in terms of TV viewership, says writer Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao, who joins the show to discuss.
Plus, the Lions are Super Bowl favorites for the first time. We hear f...
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November 18, 2024 • 29 mins
The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery have settled their lawsuit, and 'Inside the NBA' is now heading to ESPN. Tuned In columnist Mike McCarthy has learned that TNT will maintain "complete editorial control" as Disney licenses the award-winning program. Mike joins the show to reveal how this settlement came together and why it is likely to be a win-win scenario.
Plus, we hear from Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski about ...
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November 16, 2024 • 25 mins
Entering a pivotal Week 12, the Big Ten and SEC occupy eight of the twelve spots in the College Football Playoff rankings. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey joins the show discuss why these conferences hold the keys to a successful 12-team CFP, especially as it relates to TV audiences.
Plus, we hear from CFB analyst Adam Breneman on the evolutions of the transfer portal, revenue sharing model, and coaching expect...
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November 15, 2024 • 20 mins
The NBA and TNT could be approaching a legal settlement, according to Front Office Sports senior reporters A.J. Perez and Michael McCarthy. Perez joins the show with the latest in this rights saga and an expected timeline for its resolution.
Plus, we speak with Bills pass rusher Greg Rousseau ahead of the anticipated matchup against the unbeaten Chiefs this Sunday. Also, Diamond Sports Group emerges from bankruptcy, the Rays have ...
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November 14, 2024 • 27 mins
Drew Brees hadn't called an NFL game since 2022, until Monday night when he joined as a guest analyst. Is his second stint in the booth imminent? “Tuned In” columnist Michael McCarthy spoke to sources about Brees's potential return and joins the show to discuss what he knows.
Plus, we hear from ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks about the second iteration of the NBA in-season tournament, the new media-rights landscape, and how ...
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November 13, 2024 • 28 mins
Jerry Jones says Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is unlikely to get fired during the season, despite the team's 3–6 record so far. But according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the problems with Dallas start with its notorious owner. Schultz joins the show with the latest with the Cowboys, the Chiefs, and more.
Plus, we speak with Annika Sörenstam ahead of the celebrity pro-am LPGA event in her namesake, The Annika driven by Gainb...
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November 12, 2024 • 32 mins
The second edition of the NBA’s in-season tournament begins Tuesday, now branded as the NBA Emirates Cup. We sit down with longtime league executive Scott Perry to discuss the process of the tournament coming together and how the NBA can continue building on last year's major success.
Plus, we discuss how SMU's move to the ACC has been wildly profitable, Jerry Jones’s comments about Mike McCarthy, and we hear the story of a boxing...
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November 11, 2024 • 28 mins
Roger Goodell announced there will be eight international NFL games next year, the most ever for a single season. We assess the game's rapid globalization with former Giants receiver Victor Cruz.
Plus, FC Dallas forward Bernard Kamungo joins the show to discuss his journey from a refusee of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the American soccer pitch as well as the rapid rise of MLS. Also, Vanderbilt's QB is suing the NCAA, Bron...
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November 9, 2024 • 23 mins
The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff rankings were released earlier this week, but they are noticeably different than the AP Top 25. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey explains the different factors behind each list and which is more important more than halfway through the season.
Plus, FOS college sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins with insight on the election’s impact on the NCAA landscape.
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November 8, 2024 • 29 mins
Ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship this Sunday, Joey Logano, one of four drivers competing for this season’s title, joins the show to discuss his preparation for the race, recent fines issued by NASCAR, and the sport's evolution.
Plus, we hear from Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao about why the NBA's ratings continue to decline and how much they actually matter.
Also, Florida addresses Billy Napier's future, the ...
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November 7, 2024 • 37 mins
The election will have a slew of implications on the sports world, which could even include owners joining Donald Trump's cabinet. Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Margaret Fleming joins to discuss the connections between billionaire sports owners and the GOP.
Also, Justin Pugh, who played in 11 NFL seasons, joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on what locker rooms are like before the trade deadline, negotiatin...
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November 6, 2024 • 30 mins
Saints center Connor McGovern may actually be losing money by playing in the NFL instead of pursuing a career in the family business. The McGoverns own R.D. Offutt, the largest potato producer in the U.S. Front Office Sports reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to peel back his reporting on McGovern and his family.
Plus, longtime NBA executive Scott Perry discusses the Philadelphia 76ers, who are off to a rocky start and are now ...
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November 5, 2024 • 29 mins
The NFL is at its pivotal halfway point and teams have to make crucial decisions about their season's trajectory. Ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, the Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen after their seventh consecutive loss. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey joins the show with insights on the NFL's coaching carousel and the looming trade deadline.
Plus, regional sports network deals are going to play a major r...
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