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The previous matchup between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky set a ratings record as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese got into it. But even with Clark not suiting up for Indiana this weekend, Chicago still hopes to set an attendance record when it hosts the Fever at the Bulls' United Center for the rematch.  FOS reporter Colin Salao will be at the game and tells Baker Machado and Renee Washington what to anticipate.Plus, former NFL linebacker Brandon Copeland gives advice on the new world of NIL (name, image, and likeness) and how collegiate and professional players can avoid predatory financial situations. We also hear about the importance of data in MLB, and David Beckham receives England’s highest recognition. Key Moments: 0:44 - Aaron Rodgers, Michael Jordan, College World Series 5:46 - Fever-Sky rematch 9:43 - Former NFL LB Brandon Copeland 17:18 - Data in baseball 20:52 - David Beckham 📈 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 more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/  📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

After owning the White Sox for almost 50 years, chairman Jerry Reinsdorf says he plans to sell the controlling interest in the baseball team to the Ishbia family after 2029. And MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says robo umps might get called up to the big leagues in 2026. FOS’s Eric Fisher explains how the automated ball-strike system would work next season. Plus, NBA reporter Jared Greenberg joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to preview Game 1 of the Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton drops his new Puma Hali 1 sneakers, and soccer analyst Susannah Collins previews the FIFA Club World Cup.

The Knicks are the talk of the town after they fired coach Tom Thibodeau after their best season in 25 years. So whom might owner James Dolan replace him with? And could this be Doris Burke’s and Richard Jefferson’s first and only season on ESPN’s primary NBA play-by-play team? FOS reporter Ryan Glasspiegel discusses who could replace them. Plus, Stephen A. Smith gets a new show that won’t be about sports, and hockey commentator Jeff Marek joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to preview the rematch of the Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers. Key Moments: 0:40 - Suns new coach, WNBA ratings without Clark, USA vs World ASG 4:35 - Tom Thibs out in New York 9:40 - Stanley Cup Final preview 17:37 - ESPN replacing Burke and RJ? 21:22 - Stephen A Smith new gig 📈 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 more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/  📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

Behind the pitching of its $1 million transfer NiJaree Canady, Texas Tech softball ended the powerhouse Oklahoma Sooners’ season Monday night. FOS reporter Amanda Christovich joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington on FOS Today to explain the NIL arms race and how the House v. NCAA settlement could throw a wrench in it. Plus, Bussin' With the Boys co-creator and host Will Compton explains his decision to leave Barstool for FanDuel, why it makes sense for some NFL players to retire early, and how his new podcast For the Dads came to life. FOST also examines the importance of baseball managers and roasts the Orlando Magic’s new logo. Key Moments: 0:51 – Ticket Prices for the Masters 4:05 – NiJaree’s NIL Valuation 9:45 – Will Compton Talks leaving Barstool 17:39 – Scott Miller joins FOS Today 21:23 – Orlando Magic’s New Logo 📈 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 more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/  📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

After 35 years, TNT has officially bid adieu to the NBA, with NBC and Amazon Prime Video taking over the network’s coverage next season. So what will Inside the NBA look like now that it moves to ESPN? FOS Tuned In reporter Mike McCarthy joins the show to chat about how Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley will coexist alongside Scott Van Pelt and other ESPN personalities. Plus, is Paul George responsible for both the Pacers and Thunder making the NBA Finals? Baker Machado and Renee Washington break down how both teams built their current championship rosters from trades involving someone who doesn’t even play for either team anymore. Also, NFL global ambassador Diana Flores talks about the league's move into flag football. Key Moments: 0:42 - Champions League, Scottie Scheffler, Madden Cover 4:47 - What's next for NBA on TNT? 9:53 - NFL Flag Football 17:30 - NHL vs NBA Finals 21:13 - Six Degrees of Paul George 📈 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 more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

Owen Wilson and Peter Dager make their Front Office Sports debut to chat about their new show on Apple TV+, Stick. It's a heartfelt, feel-good sports comedy about a found family and their relationships set within the world of golf as it has never been shown before. Plus, Roger Bennett of Men in Blazers joins Renee Washington and Baker Machado to talk Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup, while FOS reporter Colin Salao joins the conversation to discuss the controversy around the promotion of women's matches at Roland-Garros. Key Moments: 0:42 – Big fines for rushing the field 3:46 – Roger Bennett discusses the FIFA Club World Cup 9:54 – Owen Wilson and Peter Dager talk “Stick” 17:36 – Colin Salao on the promotion of women at Roland Garros 22:15 – Is Ovechkin retiring? 📈 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 more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/  📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2WciHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

A 12-time gold medalist, Michael Johnson joins Front Office Sports Today to discuss the upcoming Philadelphia Slam and securing better salaries for track athletes. Could we see bigger names join the league in the near future?Plus, Candace Parker is having her jersey retired not once, but twice, while MLB spends big money investing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of its inaugural season beginning in June. 📈 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 more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

After becoming the first Spaniard to win the Indy 500 this past weekend, champion Álex Palou joins the show to talk about the crazy finish to the event, preparing a car for a 500-mile trek, and racing's potential for international growth. Plus, the WNBA has found no substantial evidence of alleged racist remarks made toward Angel Reese, but this chapter isn't over; Baker Machado and Renee Washington break down the league's efforts to curb this issue before it gets worse. Key Moments 0:42 - CFP model, Ohtani pitching, PGA format change 5:52 - WNBA racism investigation concludes 9:54 - Indy 500 winner Alex Palou 17:32 - NBA draft pool decline 22:10 - Fun NHL and NBA playoff stat 📈 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 more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/  📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

Caitlin Clark's injury absence for the next two weeks will be a litmus test for the WNBA's momentum at large. Baker Machado and Renee Washington discuss whether ticket sales and ratings can keep up without Clark, and why the league must demonstrate its success independently of its biggest star. Plus, Tom Brady is back with another crypto investment after the FTX fiasco, Cristiano Ronaldo is done with his Saudi club, and USMNT legend Clint Dempsey joins with his thoughts on the future of American soccer. Key Moments: 0:40 - Indy 500, Ronaldo, SportsCenter 4:07 - Caitlin Clark injury 10:02 - Clint Dempsey joins 17:30 - Tom Brady in crypto 21:21 - Indy 500 driver soils pants 📈 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 more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

The NBA playoffs are delivering big numbers, largely thanks to new faces making up the final four and the stunning comebacks from the Indiana Pacers. Ahead of Game 2 against the Knicks, FOS reporter Colin Salao joins to discuss how the late-season stories are rejuvenating the NBA product, with the ratings to back it up. Plus, No. 1–ranked NASCAR driver Kyle Larson joins us in the studio ahead of attempting the historic "double,” racing in the Indy 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Key Moments: 0:38 – CFP seeding, MLB at Olympics, Celtics sale 4:53 – NBA Conference Finals 9:49 – Kyle Larson joins the show 17:33 – Knicks ratings and ticket price boom 22:22 – Mike Malone's MVP vote 📈 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 more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/