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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Nov 30, 2022 • 6min
World Cup Bets Expected to Hit $35B
Analysts expect a significant increase in World Cup bets, Manchester United's stock is surging on sale news, the Portland Thorns owner looks to sell, and Candy Digital lays off employees.
Nov 29, 2022 • 6min
Paris Saint-Germain Seeking Record $4B Valuation
Paris Saint-Germain's owners seek a valuation of more than $4.1 billion, Iran and the U.S. create more tension ahead of Tuesday's match, the FTC is concerned over Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and Adidas has been discussing the risks of its relationship with Ye for years.
Nov 28, 2022 • 6min
Everything Heading to Vegas: Add the Final Four To List
Another sporting event heads to Vegas, Paris Saint-Germain wants a new stadium, F1 prepares to remove Shanghai from its calendar, and the list for Man United's potential buyers is short.
Nov 23, 2022 • 6min
Dubai Benefitting from Lack of Qatar Accommodations
Dubai benefits from the World Cup, an American investment fund is interest in PSG, a Meta deal could be blocked, and Dick's Sporting Goods reports record earnings.
Nov 22, 2022 • 6min
FIFA's Record $7.5B in Revenue
FIFA banks $7.5 billion for the current World Cup cycle, Max Verstappen tops Forbes' highest-paid drivers list, World Cup matches compete with American football, and Drive Shack releases earnings.
Nov 21, 2022 • 6min
Top-Earning Players Chase World Cup
The World Cup features several of the world's highest-paid soccer players, F1's final race takes place, NFL Sunday Ticket rights are still up for grabs, and the World Series generates $78 million in economic impact for Philadelphia.
Nov 18, 2022 • 6min
Sports Agencies Dominated by Five Giants
CAA leads Forbes most-valuable sports agencies list, the Royals' move could keep the Chiefs in place, NASCAR starts a division in Brazil, and Liberty Media splits off the Atlanta Braves.
Nov 17, 2022 • 6min
FIFA Wary of Match-Fixing with $100B Expected World Cup Bets
FIFA's concerned with match-fixing, the NFL strikes a deal with Skydance Media, Warner Bros. cuts its sports division's workforce, and NYCFC gets a sports stadiums.
Nov 16, 2022 • 6min
FIFA’s World Cup Gender Gap
The Men's World Cup sees a much higher purse than the women's, Nike plans to launch a trading plaform in the metaverse, Rock Hill agrees to a settlement with the Carolina Panthers, and Wynn offers a $1 million Formula 1 package.
Nov 15, 2022 • 6min
Liverpool Could Spark Bidding War
The richest sports team owner want Liverpool FC, Jeff Bezos doesn't deny interest in the Commanders, the Los Angeles Angels could have $300 million in repairs, and it could be years for the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights move to be approved.
