Front Office Sports Today

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 from Tyreek Hill’s detainment and the latest mishap from the Oakland A’s.

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 job, and the PWHL picked team names.

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, the Mavericks have a new broadcaster, the NFL is cracking down on safety violations, and we may see Bill Belichick back on the sidelines before too long.

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 on Sunday.

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 Clark continue to have huge effects, and an NFL executive was suspended over controversial statements made to a controversial source.

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 the sport with her Gainbridge Parity Week grant.

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 founder Eddie Lewis on why he’s leaning into the women’s game.

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 also hear about exciting new stadium developments and controversy over the Paralympics social media accounts with FOS multimedia reporter Derryl Barnes.

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 NFL stadium. Plus, the NCAA is considering eliminating a transfer window and an NBA job posting hints at technology taking a greater role in the on-court action.

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.