Front Office Sports Today
Front Office Sports
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.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 18min
Inside the NFL Owner's Meetings
We hear from Senior Reporter AJ Perez from the NFL owner's meetings in Phoenix, Arizona. He gives an update on the Dan Snyder saga and Roger Goodell's salary. We're also joined by Professional Fighters League founder Donn Davis to hear about the innovative new MMA league.
Mar 24, 2023 • 18min
Kicking off the 2023 NWSL Season
The 2023 NWSL season kicks off tomorrow, and there's some lofty hopes for the league. Owen breaks down quotes from the commissioner, and then we hear from our own Amanda Christovich on the Sweet Sixteen and what's made Princeton's run so special.
Mar 23, 2023 • 19min
The Folly of the Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno is meeting with Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken, and while we don’t know exactly what they’re going to say, we do know there's a lot to talk about between the two. We break down the saga that has unfolded between the MLB team and the city of its namesake. We also hear from MLS NEXT Pro president Charles Altchek on the developmental soccer league.
Mar 22, 2023 • 26min
Jay Williams Knows Ball
After breaking down the madness that happened in the first two rounds of the men's and women's NCAA Tournament, we are joined by ESPN analyst Jay Williams to talk about his playing career, his time on ESPN (especially with Stephen A. Smith), and his thoughts on the current landscape of sports media.
Mar 21, 2023 • 18min
Mike Tyson and the Business of Cannabis
Mike Tyson joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about his new cannabis company 'Tyson 2.0.' We dive into the legendary boxer's business, how he benefits from cannabis, and what his life has been like since he stepped out of the ring.
Mar 20, 2023 • 19min
The Hornets are Up for Sale
Michael Jordan is in serious talks to share his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. We break down the potential sale, including how Jordan got the team and who the new owner might be. We also hear from former MLB catcher AJ Pierzynski on his time in the major leagues and his new show Foul Territory.
Mar 17, 2023 • 16min
Let the Madness Begin
The first round of March Madness began yesterday, and the tournament is already living up to its name. We break down the odds of getting the perfect bracket and our favorite picks for Cinderella teams. We also hear from Jon Cohen on the economic impact that the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group will have on professional sports teams.
Mar 16, 2023 • 19min
Microsoft's $69 Billion Aquisition
Microsoft is in the midst of acquiring Activision Blizzard while facing scrutiny from trade regulators. We dive into their record-breaking merger, and we also hear from Andrew Hawkins on the metaverse and his virtual reality football game NFL Pro Era.
Mar 15, 2023 • 20min
FIFA vs. The People
FIFA received a petition with over a million signatures calling for the compensation of migrant workers and their families for abuses prior to and during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. We break down what that means for the soccer entity, and we also hear from Adam Jones on his playing career for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
Mar 14, 2023 • 17min
Breaking Down the Bracket
Selection Sunday has come and gone and the brackets for the men's and women's NCAA tournaments are set. Our own Doug Greenberg joins to share his thoughts on this year's brackets.
