Front Office Sports Today

Amanda Vandervort is the president of the USL Super League, a professional women's soccer league coming to the United States in fall of 2024. Vandervort has been tasked with the operations and growth of the league. She joins senior writer Owen Poindexter to talk through the process of starting a professional sport's league, the USL Super League's place in American Sports, and the rising interest in women's sports.We also hear from our newsletter co-authors David Rumsey and Eric Fisher on the Arizona Diamondbacks unusual dealings with Diamond Sports, and the bright future that is ahead for the Chicago Blackhawks after landing prized prospect Connor Bedard in the NHL Draft.

Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds joins Front Office Sports Today to talk through the ins and outs of the all-electric racing league. Hear what separates Formula E from Formula 1, why zero-emissions racing is the future of motorsports, and insights from the CEO himself on what's next for the league.First, newsletter co-authors David Rumsey and Eric Fisher break down Fanatics' acquisition of PointsBets' U.S. operations and the hunt for the Chicago Bears future home.

Just because he stopped playing football doesn't mean Eli Manning is done with the New York Giants. He hosts "The Eli Manning Show," a weekly video series interviewing New York celebrities about their connection to the team. Giants CBO Pete Guelli and Manning himself join us to talk about the production of the show, Eli's rivalry with brother Peyton, and his continued presence within the organization.But first, writer Doug Greenberg and reporter Amanda Christovich discuss how EA Sports' new NCAA Football game may define the future of NIL regulation.

Marc Riccio, CEO at USA Lacrosse, foresees exponential growth for the sport in the U.S. and internationally. Riccio joins Front Office Sports Today and explains how he expects a lacrosse boom and the push for lacrosse to become an Olympic sport in 2028.Today's host, Front Office Sports writer Doug Greenberg, breaks down the news of the day, including how Ryan Reynolds is teaming up with the Alpine Formula 1 team and the Fenway Sports Group is adding a Boston team to TGL.

The Pac-12, Big 12, and Big Ten are all seeing significant changes to their school memberships, and that's just scratching the surface of the changing NCAA landscape. Barrett Sallee, college football writer and analyst at CBS Sports, joins us to break down the ground-shaking changes coming to the NCAA's Power Five.Also, FOS newsletter co-author Eric Fisher on Qatar's sovereign wealth fund investing in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics.

Just because the NBA season is over doesn't mean Damian Lillard takes his summers off. The NBA superstar joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about his offseason endeavors — including his music career, the insole company he co-founded, and his Toyota car dealership.

The 2023 NBA Draft begins tonight with San Antonio Spurs getting the opportunity to draft presumed generational talent Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick. ESPN's NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins us to share some insight on the Draft Process, contract negotiations, and Phoenix's blockbuster trade for Bradley Beal.But first we hear from Front Office Sports newsletter co-author Eric Fisher on MASN's payment to the Washington Nationals as part of a long-drawn legal dispute between the two.

Victor Wembanyama is set to take the NBA by storm, but in the past, a 19-year-old French athlete would have no place in the league. We explore how the NBA has become younger and more international over the last several decades with a Hall of Fame player who helped make that happen.

Sports is one of society’s great unifiers, but can that unity help bring us together on other issues? The non-profit Rise believes the answer is yes. CEO Diahann Billings-Burford joins the show to discuss how sports can build bridges in discussions of race and racism.

Seattle Mariners legend and MLB Hall-of-Famer Ken Griffey Jr. joins us to talk about America's favorite pastime. Hear stories from Griffey about playing with his dad in the major leagues, taking batting practice at the world baseball classic, and how Griffey is trying to grow the game of baseball.But first, we round up our picks for news of the week — including two uncanny championships in the NBA and NHL, sports gambling coming to North Carolina, and the Oakland A's "reverse boycott" game.