Front Office Sports Today

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert visited Denver to explore the city as a potential site for league expansion. We take a look at which cities could add a team, when that might happen — and whether WNBA players are buying in.Plus, Major League Rugby CEO and commissioner Nic Benson joins to discuss how his league is stoking fan interest and participation in the sport ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the U.S.

Negotiations in Milwaukee have become acrimonious enough that the Milwaukee Brewers are at least floating the idea of relocation. Eric Fisher joins guest host Doug Greenberg to discuss whether relocation is a real possibility and where they might go in that scenario.Plus, we hear from Upper Deck President Jason Masherah on how a leading trading card and collectibles company is riding and nurturing the revival in the industry.

A new book by Billy Walters claims that golfing legend Phil Mickelson placed over $1 billion in bets over three decades on football, baseball, and basketball, losing over $100 million. Walters also claims that Mickelson attempted to bet $400,000 on the 2012 Ryder Cup, which he was participating in.Plus, we look into the rapidly growing world of sports documentaries with the co-directors of the Religion of Sports’ documentary “Destination NBA: A G-League Odyssey.”

ESPN has entered the sports betting market and its partner, PENN Entertainment, is staking much of its future value on the deal paying off. Eric Fisher joins the show to discuss why claiming a big share of the sports betting market is of existential importance to PENN.Plus, Comcast takes issue with comments made by David Adelman in a previous episode and we explore the evolving world of ticketing and how teams are working to keep up with fan expectations.

ESPN made its long-awaited move into the sports betting space, inking a deal with Penn Entertainment. Penn will rebrand its sportsbook to ESPN Bet and sell previous sports betting partner Barstool back to its founder, Dave Portnoy. The move represents a huge pivot for all three companies, as ESPN pushes aside concerns over associating sports betting with parent company Disney’s family-friendly image.Plus, we’re joined by IOC sports director Kit McConnell, who is working to elevate esports to the highest stage — the Olympics.

Fanatics and Panini are suing each other — and the fate of the collectibles market could be at stake. Panini is alleging that Fanatics has spent its way into an illegal monopoly, while Fanatics claims that Panini’s weaknesses as a company left an opening for a new player. We give you the latest on what could be an epic legal battle.Plus, we hear from David Adelman, a partner at Harris Blitzer Entertainment, which owns the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Washington Commanders. Adelman, who is heading the controversial project to build a new arena for the 76ers in downtown Philadelphia, makes his case for why the arena would be a big asset for the city.

Over the past week, six Pac-12 schools announced their intentions to leave the conference — leaving it bereft of universities and facing its end. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins FOS Today to explain how we got this point, as well as what this means for the remaining four schools in the Pac-12 and college sports as a whole.Plus, we have an interview with Andrea Pagnanelli, CEO of the National Cycling League. The League is in the midst of experimenting with the structure of cycling races in an attempt to turn them into a spectator sport.

The USWNT has advanced to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup, but many fans aren't pleased with the team's performance. Newsletter co-author David Rumsey explains why the pressure is on for the United States, and how Jamaica crowdfunded their women's team out of the group stage.Plus, FOX Sports Digital's SVP Michael Bucklin joins us to share what it takes to broadcast the Women's World Cup across the world to the United States.

Running backs across the NFL have been vocal about their desire for longer contract extensions and higher-paid salaries, but the league isn't budging. Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst for ESPN, joins FOS Today to break down why he thinks today's NFL market isn't built for running backs — and why it won't change anytime soon.Plus, the Pac-12 looks to be in jeopardy — but could Apple be its saving grace? Newsletter co-author David Rumsey explains how a deal with Apple TV could keep the Pac-12 together.

From buyers and sellers to prospect swaps and blockbuster trades, the MLB trade deadline represents the last chance for teams to bolster their rosters ahead of a World Series run — or tear it all down for a rebuild. Newsletter co-author Eric Fisher joins senior writer Owen Poindexter to break down the biggest deals and surprises coming out of this year's trade deadline.Plus, we have an interview with former USWNT goalkeeper Briana Scurry, who has seen the sport change and evolve firsthand as a player, coach, and investor in the NWSL's Washington Spirit. Scurry discusses the growth of the women's game in the U.S. and abroad.