Front Office Sports Today

The NBA Western Conference Finals tip off tonight, but the biggest drama will be off the court. Fourteen teams have a chance at the number one pick in the NBA Draft Lottery and the right to select French phenom Victor Wembanyama. We dive into what the hype is all about and who has the best odds.Later, we hear from NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams on the unique connections the NBA is creating through the Basketball Africa League.

Tom Brady is in "deep discussions" to acquire a minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Front Office Sports senior writer Owen Poindexter raises questions about the deal, including how it will impact Brady's broadcast deal with FOX and if he will truly ever step away from the game of football.Next, we hear from Barrett Sallee, Analyst at CBS Sports HQ and host at Sirius XM, on how Deion Sanders' tenure at Colorado is impacting college football as a whole.

The sale of Manchester United is finally reaching a conclusion as the Glazers appear to have selected a preferred bidder. Plus, we take a look at the latest with Adidas, Peloton, and the Oakland A’s.After that we hear from Lanny Smith, retired NBA player and founder of Actively Black. He discusses how he sought to fill a gap with his company and saw sales soar. We also get into representation in the apparel market, and what activates social movements.

The NFL is releasing the schedule for the 2023-24 season tonight at 8 p.m. ET, and with it comes a litany of changes. Mike McCarthy, Senior Writer at Front Office Sports, breaks down the biggest innovations coming to next season's schedule.Next, we hear from Bob Lynch, founder and CEO of SponserUnited. Lynch gives us an inside look at innovations coming to the world of branding and sponsorships within sports leagues and franchises.

Just when it looked like the Oakland A's situation was clearing up, the team threw another curveball into the mix. Former Miami Marlins president and CEO David Samson joins to add some clarity to the A's saga, as well as other news around the league.But first, we hear from Front Office Sports Reporter Amanda Christovich on the recent reports involving college sports and gambling.

The Arizona Coyotes search for a new home may finally be coming to an end. After taking up temporary residence at Arizona State's Mullet Arena, approval for a new arena is on the ballet in Tempe this week. Arizona Coyotes President and CEO Xavier Guterriez joins us to break down their proposal to the city of Tempe, their plan to gain voter approval, and how (if approved) they are going to build the first privately-funded sports stadium in the history of Arizona.

Alabama's baseball coach was fired after his alleged connections to suspicious betting activity. Action Network's Darren Rovell joins us to discuss exactly what went down in Tuscaloosa, and the drama unfolding between Penn and Barstool Sports.Next, we hear from Ben Johnson, Sail GP's Senior VP of Strategy & Commercial Development. Johnson describes the high-tech sailboats you'll have to see to believe, and what they're doing to grow Sail GP's audience.

It's a big weekend for races as the Kentucky Derby kicks off tomorrow, followed up by the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. First up, we hear from Senior Writer Mike McCarthy on Ian Rapoport's foray into horse racing. He gives us all the details on Rapoport's horse in the derby, and how he got involved with Churchill Downs in the first place.Next, we're joined by the Miami Dolphins' Chief Revenue Officer Jeremy Walls to give us an inside look on the Miami Grand Prix. He lets us know what's new to this year's event, how Miami is bringing its own cultural flavor to Formula 1, and the city's expected economic impact from the race.

The classic horse race at Churchill Downs is taking place for the 149th time this weekend. We're joined by Churchill Downs VP of Sales & Strategy Sarah Contardo to talk about the Kentucky Derby's history and the innovations they're bringing to the race this year.Afterward, we hear from FanDuel TV Anchor Todd Schrupp - a horse-racing romantic. He breaks down what makes the Kentucky Derby so special, the experience of attending the derby at Churchill Downs, and what's happening over at FanDuel TV. 

ONE Championship is a first-of-its-kind martial arts league based out of Singapore. Created by Chatri Sityodtong, the league has dominated the Asian sports market and is looking to break into the United States. Sityodtong describes how he grew ONE Championship into the powerhouse it is today, his plan for cracking into the American sports landscape, and how he overcame incredible personal challenges to get where he is today.