
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 23, 2024 • 22min
How Conference Expansion Has Changed College Football
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 how the upcoming Trump Administration could impact college athletics and Title IX.

Nov 22, 2024 • 26min
What's Next for Hapless Jets?
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 Unrivaled, and Joel Embiid is livid over leaks from the 76ers team meeting.

Nov 21, 2024 • 28min
Who Can Actually Afford Juan Soto?
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 explains the craze to secure the final WNBA expansion spot.Also, the NFL saw its biggest TV audience of the season, the Bruins fired their coach, and the LPGA will have a major increase in prize money next year.

Nov 20, 2024 • 31min
Why the Knicks Are Accusing the NBA of Harassment
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 weighs in on drama in the Eastern Conference and the rise of mid-market teams under the new CBA.Also, the Jets fired their GM, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson set records at the gate, and the NFL gets boxed in by the Simpsons.

Nov 19, 2024 • 32min
Does Anyone Care About the NBA Cup?
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 from cornerback Kerby Joseph on the team's season so far and how it is navigating the NFC North, the toughest division in football.

Nov 18, 2024 • 29min
How 'Inside the NBA' Ended Up on ESPN
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 the influence of the NBA's business side on players' day-to-day, and how his hall-of-fame teammates are inspiring him on and off the court.Also, Netflix struggles in front of a 65M audience, Kirby Smart rips the College Football Playoff committee, and the Rays stadium deal may be dead.

Nov 16, 2024 • 25min
The SEC and Big Ten Are Driving College Football
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 expectations.

Nov 15, 2024 • 20min
NBA and TNT Want to Make It Work
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 a new home, and there's a billion-dollar lifeline for Houston’s iconic Astrodome.

Nov 14, 2024 • 28min
Will Drew Brees Return to Broadcasting?
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 the new CBA is helping small market teams like the Cavaliers thrive.Also, the PLL launches the Women's Lacrosse League and Unrivaled announces a new arena in Miami.

Nov 13, 2024 • 28min
Is Jerry Jones Holding the Cowboys Back?
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 Gainbridge.