Front Office Sports Today

Earlier this year, the University of Miami became the first school to receive NIL-related sanctions — and now one of their top donors, John Ruiz and his company LifeWallet, are reportedly under criminal investigation. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins to give some insight on the troubles in Coral Gables.Plus, we are joined by NBA legend Tracy McGrady to talk about his new business venture designed to highlight the best one-on-one basketball players in the world: Ones Basketball League.

Joe Lewis, the majority owner of Tottenham Hotspurs, has been charged with insider trading in the United States, casting a shadow over the club just weeks before the Premier League season kicks off. Newsletter co-author David Rumsey joins FOS Today to break down what this means for the club — and whether it could even trigger a potential sale.We also have an interview with USC quarterback Caleb Williams, who's coming off a Heisman Trophy-winning season and a vast portfolio of NIL deals. Williams talks with us about his goals and ambitions for the year to come — including winning a national championship and being drafted first overall.

Colorado was already making headlines when they signed Deion Sanders as their head football coach, and now they appear to be making news again as they are headed for the Big 12. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins FOS Today to break down why Colorado is making moves to jump ship from the Pac-12.We also have an interview Zaire Wade — son of NBA hall-of-famer Dwyane Wade and a guard in the Basketball Africa League. Wade joins writer Doug Greenberg to talk about what it was like playing with Bronny James at Sierra Canyon, choosing to go pro over going to college, and how he ended up playing in the Basketball Africa League.

Senior Reporter AJ Perez investigated Minnesota's football program and found unsettling allegations suggesting a "cult-like atmosphere" under head coach P.J. Fleck. Perez joins Front Office Sports Today to dive into what he uncovered at the University of Minnesota, and how this — along with the allegations of hazing at Northwestern University — could be the beginning of a new wave of unearthing toxic culture within college sports.Plus, we hear from MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Lauren Shehadi, and Robert Flores as they celebrate their 750th episode hosting "MLB Central." They share their thoughts on the long-running show, as well as their take on the new rules and potential landing spots for Shohei Ohtani.

Tomorrow afternoon, Barstool Sports will broadcast the Korn Ferry Tour NV5 Invitational with commentary from the hosts of its "Fore Play" podcast. Co-host Sam "Riggs" Bozoian joins newsletter co-author David Rumsey to break down how this deal came together and why the Korn Ferry Tour is a good fit for Barstool Sports.Plus, we have an interview with Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who has lived with type-1 diabetes since childhood and found a way to perform at the highest level despite his illness. Hear how Andrews manages his diabetes while playing football, as well as his thoughts on the NFL going overseas and Lamar Jackson's new contract.

Kylian Mbappé, widely regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world, has received an offer worth over $1 billion to play in Saudia Arabia — for just a single year. Soccer journalist Ben Jacobs joins Front Office Sports Today to break down what the earth-shaking offer means for Mbappé, PSG, and the soccer world in general.Plus, Premier League CEO Richard Masters shares his thoughts on the Mbappé deal, the Premier League's U.S. tour, and financing a system built around promotion and relegation.

Disney has held talks with the NFL and NBA on a potential stake sale and integration of the companies, but questions are rising about other media partners and journalistic ethics. CNBC media reporter Alex Sherman provides the latest on the talks.Later, we hear from MLS legend Cobi Jones on his experience playing in the last US World Cup and playing with David Beckham, and what those moments tell us about Lionel Messi’s impact and the 2026 World Cup.

The day has finally arrived. After 19 years of playing professionally in Europe, Lionel Messi is set to make his MLS debut tonight with Inter Miami CF. Dan Courtemanche, EVP of Communications at MLS, joins us to give an inside look at how Messi came to play in the States — as well as MLS' streaming deal with Apple and Messi's impact on viewership.We've also got newsletter co-author Eric Fisher, who shares his thoughts on how Messi Mania is going to impact Miami, MLS, and American soccer.

The Women's World Cup kicked off this morning in Australia and New Zealand, and the USWNT is attempting to do something unprecedented — win three World Cups in a row. Front Office Sports writer Doug Greenberg joins us to take a look at America's chances to make history, as well as the record amount of money invested into this year's tournament.Next, we're joined by USWNT captain Lindsey Horan — a focal point on the team that won the 2019 Women's World Cup. Horan gives some insight into what it's like to play for a World Cup, the state of professional women's soccer internationally, and how the NWSL can keep up with European Leagues.

This week alone, Lionel Messi is set to play his first MLS game, Premier League teams are flooding the United States, and the USWNT begins its quest for a third consecutive Women’s World Cup. Men In Blazers’ Roger Bennett joins FOS Today to make his case that this is the biggest moment in American soccer history — and why it’s only the beginning for the sport.