Front Office Sports Today

The Olympics are experiencing a huge bump in viewership, and Scott Hanson’s ‘Gold Zone’ could be a big reason why. We broke down NBC’s new flagship show with Senior Reporter Michael McCarthy, who had the chance to speak with Hansen about the program’s early success.Plus, Bella Hadid speaks up about Adidas’ ad campaign, Joel Embiid doubles down, and organizing Olympic surfing takes a village – literally. We discuss the unique format of the sport with big wave surfer Maya Gabeira.

Jaylen Brown and Grant Hill exchanged comments about the “conspiracy” behind USA Basketball. We sat down with FOS Reporter Colin Salao to discuss the invisible forces of Team USA and what’s next in this saga.Plus, the negative effects of legalized gambling in the US is starting to rear its head. Alex Schiffer has the latest on a new study that details bankruptcy, low credit scores, and poor financial health.Later in the show, Chicago Sky Owner Nadia Rawlinson joins to discuss a massive facilities upgrade in this loaded episode of FOS Today.

The Olympics got underway on Friday with record-setting viewership for its opening ceremony along the Seine. We sat down with Bill Kirk, CEO of Weather Trends International, to discuss the dangers of the river and how climate patterns are among the most important factors for the IOC’s planning process.Plus, we peel back the curtain in a sit down with new Editor-In-Chief Dan Roberts to discuss the future of sports business and what’s on the horizon for Front Office Sports.

The Olympics opening ceremony officially kicks off the Games, and we look into how the competition can alter an athlete’s career trajectory with Rio medalist Fitzroy Dunkley.Plus, the WNBA will see drastic changes to its media landscape under its new deals, Warner Bros. Discovery is still fighting for NBA rights, and Fanatics is denying reports about a stake sale amid multiple legal battles.

The reigning gold medalist Canadian soccer team has excused two employees after they were caught flying a drone over opponent practices. Front Office Sports Breaking News Reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to discuss the decision and its implications on Canada’s hopes to repeat in 2024.Plus, the NBA has announced the winner of its TV rights sweepstakes, Mat Ishbia pledges to bring an NHL team back to Phoenix, and Brett Favre’s business partner has pleaded guilty. FOS Senior Reporter A.J. Perez reveals what he’s learned about that case, and what could be in line for Favre.

The NFL has begun talks on adding an extra game to its season. Andrew Brandt, former NFL executive, joins the show to explain how the coming negotiations will be a test of the NFLPA’s power. We also look into the limited power of players holding out for a better contract.Plus, Snoop Dogg is an Olympic torch-bearer, there are plans for a $7 billion development around the Bulls and Blackhawks arena, and breakdancing is making its Olympics debut. Steezy co-founder Evan Zhou joins to explain how the sport rose from the dance floor to the Summer Games.

TNT has elected to match Amazon’s offer for NBA media rights, throwing chaos into a long process that appeared to be nearing its conclusion. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins the show to break down what we know and what happens next.Plus, we explore the big narratives of the Paris Olympics with former IOC executive Aneesh Madani, the host city is drastically ramping up security, New Jersey could lure the 76ers, and Norwegian soccer fans shut down a game with fishcakes.

Despite their loss to the WNBA All-Stars, the USA Women’s Basketball team is the favorite to take gold in Paris. Meanwhile, the WNBA is set to add teams and regular season games on the heels of its new media deal. USA Today’s Lindsay Schnell joins the show to break down all the biggest narratives in women’s basketball.Plus, we explore the interlocking histories of NIL and “EA College Football 25,” the USA Men’s Basketball Team narrowly escaped a massive upset, and Ralph Lauren is supplying the US some very pricy outfits for the opening ceremony.

‘EA College Sports 25’ is expected to be enormously popular and that provides a new avenue for schools and athletes to interact with fans. Matt Brown of Extra Points joins the show to discuss how the game’s impact will go beyond the screen.Plus, freelance reporter Lindsay Gibbs joins to explore the implications of Angel City FC’s record-breaking sale, the mayor of Paris swam in the Seine to show it’s ready for the Olympics, and MLS saw its youngest player in history take the field.

New York Knicks Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart join the show to discuss how the NBA’s new media deals and CBA could change their playing careers, and their big plans for a live event.Plus, Angel City FC is set to break the record for a women’s team sale, the WNBA will be transformed by its new media deal, the Packers provide a peak into the NFL’s finances, and Knicks’ owner James Dolan disagrees with his players on the merits of the NBA’s media deal.