

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.
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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May 21, 2025 • 24min
Tush Push Stays, What's Next? | Ken Griffey Jr. on Golf and Photography
The NFL owners voted against the ban on the Tush Push, but by only a small margin. Although it won't be outlawed this season, it is likely to be revisited, according to FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher. We discuss that and more from the owners meetings.
Plus, 10-time Gold Glove winner Ken Griffey Jr. has experienced a prolific post-baseball career that's only about to get better. He and Michael Collins of ESPN join to discuss their new show Caddie & The Kid, and Griffey's second act as a sports photographer.
Key Moments:
0:47 – NBA ratings, Scott Hanson, Tom Brady museum
3:56 – Tush Push ban and NFL changes
9:47 – Ken Griffey Jr. and Michael Collins
17:30 – Phoenix Suns allegations
21:13 – Rockies fan suing team
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May 20, 2025 • 24min
WNBA Can Maximize Clark vs. Reese AND Protect Players | Giannis and Durant Trades Coming?
The WNBA's response to the alleged racist comments made toward Angel Reese in Saturday's matchup against Caitlin Clark and the Fever will set an important precedent for women's sports going forward. FOS reporter Annie Costabile weighs in on the league's investigation and the role WNBA media plays with its coverage.
Plus, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant could be on the move this summer. NBA insider Chris Haynes joins with the latest insight on superstar movement, and what to expect from the meeting between Giannis and the Bucks this week.
Key Moments:
0:39 - NFL flag football, Fred Warner + Shedeur, Juan Soto
4:55 - WNBA investigating racism towards Angel Reese
9:55 - NBA Insider Chris Haynes on Giannis and Durant
17:28 - NBA Conference Finals ticket prices
20:54 - NBA + WWE crossover
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May 16, 2025 • 24min
Biggest WNBA Season Ever Begins; Why High School Star Chose China Over NIL
The WNBA season tips off Friday with substantial momentum from last year, but a CBA negotiation looms that could shape women's sports going forward. FOS reporter Annie Costabile explains where negotiations stand ahead of this pivotal year that could see Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever win a championship.
Plus, high school basketball star Noah Neumann joins the show to explain his viral decision to play in China instead of the NCAA, and breaks some big news about his overseas career. There's also a secret SuperSonics museum in Seattle, and Knicks ticket prices are jaw-dropping once again.
0:35 - Caleb Williams, NWSL, WNBA tip
4:24 - WNBA storylines
9:46 - Noah Nuemann explains China decision
17:14 - Secret Sonics museum
20:53 - NYC sports moment

May 15, 2025 • 24min
2025 NFL Schedule Breakdown, Should Giannis Stay or Go, and More
The NFL schedule release has become a must-see event, but this year's was even more significant because of changes in the streaming landscape. Baker Machado and Renee Washington bring you up to speed on this season's schedule, including primetime appearances and where you can watch.
Plus, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s former teammate John Henson joins the show to weigh in on where the two-time MVP will end up next season. We also hear from the PGA Championship regarding its controversy, and Nicolas Cage leads a star-studded cast for the John Madden movie.

May 14, 2025 • 24min
Why the Celtics and Cavs Could Doom NBA Parity
With the top-seeded Cavaliers eliminated and the Celtics on the brink following Jayson Tatum’s Achilles surgery, the Eastern Conference could be in trouble for the next few seasons—especially if Giannis Antetokounmpo heads West. Baker Machado and Renee Washington break down the NBA’s looming parity problem.
Plus, legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard explains how MLS can continue to grow the game during the Lionel Messi era, Pete Rose has controversially been unbanned from MLB, and the Pope’s fake White Sox jersey is flying off shelves.
Key Moments:
Key Moments:
0:32 – NFL schedule, Trey Hendrickson, Phil Knight and Blazers
5:02 – NBA conference parity is doomed
9:47 – Legendary USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard
17:27 – Pete Rose reinstatement
22:06 – Pope Leo XIV + White Sox
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May 13, 2025 • 24min
The NBA Lottery Is Definitely Not Rigged
The Mavericks won the NBA draft lottery with a 1.8% chance of doing so, launching a sea of conspiracy accusations against the league office. Nic Barlage, CEO of the 4-time lottery-winning Cavaliers says Cooper Flagg to Dallas is a lucky draw, not a setup. He also unpacks Cleveland’s best regular season since 2009, despite facing a 3–1 playoff deficit to the Pacers.
Plus, Jayson Tatum’s injury could end this era of Celtics basketball as the team sale is completed, pricing details of ESPN’s flagship streaming service emerge, and the Connecticut Sun are seeking new ownership.
Key Moments:
0:40 – Tatum Injury, international NFL games, ESPN flagship streaming service
4:26 – NBA draft lottery fallout
9:47 – Cavaliers CEO Nic Barlage
17:26 – Women’s sports new ownership
21:29 – Chiefsaholic prison sentence
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May 12, 2025 • 24min
NBA Draft Lottery: Cooper Flagg Will Change Everything
The winner of the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery will receive a golden ticket for the next 'sure thing' in Cooper Flagg... or perhaps Giannis Antetokounmpo? Baker and Renee discuss the implications of tonight's event and why some teams with the top odds may be better off using Flagg as a trade chip for an established superstar.
Plus, ESPN's Matt Miller explains why mock drafts in the NFL mean just as much to teams as they do to fans. Also, Michael Jordan is joining NBC's NBA coverage, the NFL season starts with a bang, and Trump agrees to temporarily slash tariffs on Chinese goods.
0:40 - NFL opening game, Derek Carr retirement by the numbers, Giannis trade request
5:25 - NBA Draft Lottery implications
9:47 - NFL Draft with ESPN's Matt Miller
17:27 - Tariff adjustment impact on sports
21:05 - Knicks-Celtics Game 4 ticket numbers
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May 9, 2025 • 24min
Malcolm Jenkins Talks NFL Ownership and Art Auctions, ‘Da Pope’ Sports Loyalties, and Manny Pacquiao Is Back
Two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins joins Front Office Sports Today to break down The Game of Art—his curated contemporary art auction benefiting his foundation. We also dive into his growing investment portfolio, including potential NFL ownership.
Plus, Manny Pacquiao is out of retirement, what's in the water over in Pittsburgh, correspondent Derryl Barnes goes on assignment, and Pope Leo XIV dominates the convo over at the watercooler.
Key Moments:
0:41 – NFL on YouTube, Manny Pacquiao is back, Jayden Higgins’ record setting contract
4:40 – Uncertainty in Pittsburgh9:49 – Malcolm Jenkins talks about his art auction, The Game of Art, investments in sports, and NFL ownership17:31 – FOS Multimedia Reporter, Derryl Barnes
20:46 – White Sox’s Holiest Fan, Paul Pierce completes his walk
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May 8, 2025 • 24min
Why the NBA’s CBA Could Doom Superteams
The Celtics and Cavaliers are both down 2–0 and face huge financial decisions this offseason. ESPN's Bobby Marks joins to explain how the CBA has laid the groundwork for this year's electric NBA playoffs.
Plus, the House v. NCAA settlement approaches a resolution, Nick Saban is appointed by the Trump Administration, and Paul Pierce takes an eight-hour walk to work in slippers.
Key Moments:
0:41 – WNBA ratings, Rams head to Hawaii, Saban is appointed by the Trump Administration
4:40 – House vs. NCAA Updates with Amanda Christovich
9:49 – Bobby Marks talks NBA Playoffs
17:31 – The Big Ticket - NBA Game 3 Ticket Prices
20:46 – Paul Pierce takes an eight-hour walk to work
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May 7, 2025 • 24min
Carli Lloyd: ‘It's No Longer a Charity... It's a Business’ | USWNT Legend on Career & Growth of Game
Carli Lloyd was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame last weekend, telling the audience she wished she were less of "an emotionless machine" when she played. She joins the show to discuss her legendary career on the field and how she's building something entirely new off it.
Plus, the NBA sees a surge in its first-round ratings behind the next generation of stars, NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney joins to discuss the new season of Full Speed on Netflix, and an NFL fan is suing the league over Shedeur Sanders's draft slide.
Key Moments:
0:37 – Big Ten and Big 12 updates, Stafford turns down big $$$, Utah Hockey’s new name
4:27 – NBA playoff ratings surge
10:00 – Carli Lloyd interview on women’s soccer and hall-of-fame career
17:38 – Ryan Blaney interview on 'Full Speed' new season
21:26 – Shedeur Sanders lawsuit
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