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.
Episodes
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Feb 13, 2023 • 18min
The Big Game is Coming to Vegas
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII less than 24 hours ago, and we are already looking ahead to next year's big game in Vegas. We also have some news on the ongoing saga with the Washington Commanders, and CNBC Reporter Alex Sherman joins us to talk about the big changes happening inside Disney.
Feb 10, 2023 • 14min
Rodger Goodell's State of the Union
Rodger Goodell made his annual speech on the state of the NFL. Senior Reporter AJ Perez joins us from Phoenix to take a look at what the commissioner had to say. There's also a controversial proposal for a new 80-team super league in European soccer.
Feb 9, 2023 • 15min
The King has been Crowned
LeBron James stands alone as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's nearly 40-year-old record.Two of our reporters also give us an update from Phoenix leading up to Super Bowl LVII.
Feb 8, 2023 • 19min
The Biggest Sports Betting Day in U.S. History
Americans are expected to make $16 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. We spoke to American Gaming Association executive Casey Clark on what it means for the industry. Also, the Phoenix Suns sale is official, but the Timberwolves sale is suddenly in doubt.
Feb 7, 2023 • 20min
Manchester City is in Hot Water
Manchester City has been charged with over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules in the past decade, MLB is considering reclaiming local rights of 14 teams from the near-bankrupt Bally Sports, and our own Amanda Christovich hops on to talk about what happens to a company when a Super Bowl ad flops.
Feb 6, 2023 • 19min
Austin Ekeler is Finding New Ways to Connect with Fans
Austin Ekeler hopped on the show to talk about his new platform called Eksperience, where he's innovating new ways to connect with his fans. We also look into Ford's reentry into Formula 1, and the creation of Fanatics' new live-streaming service.
Feb 3, 2023 • 20min
A Brand New Pro Bowl
We dive into the NFL’s major Pro Bowl pivot and how it’s designed to target youth athletes. Plus the drama around Madison Square Garden’s future heats up, and the Baltimore Orioles seek a big commitment from Maryland while the Angelos family roils through a succession battle.
Feb 2, 2023 • 14min
Gronk Kicks Off Front Office Sports Today
Our debut episode! Super Bowl ticket prices skyrocket, private equity closes in on top European soccer leagues, and Rob Gronkowski stops in to say hi.
Feb 1, 2023 • 6min
The Future of the Rays Ballpark is Still Up in the Air
Hurdles remain for Rays future ballpark despite mayor's approval, Ohio State and Michigan are driving profits for the Big Ten, the cost of attending the super bowl is through the roof, and cricket might be coming to the 2028 Olympics.
Jan 31, 2023 • 6min
Bundesliga Revisits Media Rights Sale
Bundesliga considers selling a stake in a media rights subsidiary, the Australian Open draws better-than-expected attendance, Goldman Sachs eyes an investment in Serie A's media business, and Michael Jordan's deal with Nike pays off.
