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 host, Baker as he offers insightful commentary on breaking news and engages in conversations surrounding the biggest headlines, with guest appearances from athletes, executives, experts and more.
Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture. Join our host, Baker as he offers insightful commentary on breaking news and engages in conversations surrounding the biggest headlines, with guest appearances from athletes, executives, experts and more.
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Mar 7, 2023 • 17min
The NFL Combine Special with ESPN's Matt Miller
We recap some of the most eye-catching performances from the NFL Scouting Combine, and how they might impact some athletes bank accounts. ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller joins to chat about the biggest news coming out of this year's combine.
Mar 6, 2023 • 17min
The PGA Tour Swings Big
The PGA Tour announced big changes coming to some of its high-profile events, and not everyone is pleased. PGA Superstore CEO Dick Sullivan joins the show to give an update on the state of golf.
Mar 3, 2023 • 20min
Troy Aikman Joins to Talk Beer; New Era Begins for F1
Formula 1 kicks off its 2023 season at a time when the sport is growing fast in America. The league and many of its teams are racing to capture the U.S. audience. Plus, a conversation with Troy Aikman on his new career brewing beer, his new job at ESPN, and more.
Mar 2, 2023 • 20min
Cannabis in the NBA with 'All the Smoke' and Paul Pierce
Former NBA players Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, and Paul Pierce join to discuss their thoughts on cannabis and the NBA. Senior Writer Mike McCarthy hops on to talk about his exclusive reporting on the one company that might be a lifeline for nearly bankrupt RSNs.
Mar 1, 2023 • 18min
The Michael Irvin Saga Explained
Michael Irvin has filed a defamation suit against Marriott Hotels for $100 million. We dive into how we got here and Irvin’s media strategy. Later, we hear from Chris Canetti, who is heading Houston’s efforts to prepare for the World Cup on what it takes to get ready for what might be the biggest sporting event in history.
Feb 28, 2023 • 18min
NCAA Cracks Down on NIL
The NCAA handed down a first-of-its-kind infraction to the University of Miami's women's basketball team. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins us to break down what that means for NIL regulation going forward. Senior reporter AJ Perez joins to give an update on the Washington Commanders sale.
Feb 27, 2023 • 19min
Steve Cohen Plays by his Own Rules
Steve Cohen has spent an astronomical amount of money on the payroll for the New York Mets - so much so that they invented a new tax threshold specifically because of him called "The Cohen Tax." In today's episode, we look into how the MLB is planning to tackle record spending on team's payrolls. We also hear from LG Doucet, the founder of The First Mint, on the NFT craze that's facing a lawsuit that could upend the entire industry.
Feb 24, 2023 • 18min
Kicking Off the 2023 MLS Season
The MLS season begins tomorrow, and there's been a lot of changes to the league over the offseason. A new team, a new playoff format, and more are in store for the MLS this season. We also bring on Attorney Brett Ward to talk through the life of being a lawyer for high profile athletes in court.
Feb 23, 2023 • 16min
The Manchester United Bidding War
The Glazer family is sifting through final bids for Manchester United, and it seems to have come down to two names: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and a group of Qatari investors led by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani. We dive into the renowned football club's sale, as well as how Major League Rugby is planning to grow the sport in the United States.
Feb 22, 2023 • 15min
The NBA Slam Dunk Contest, presented by Mac McClung
Mac McClung got a perfect score on all but one of his dunks at the NBA Slam Dunk Contest (and on that dunk he got a 49 out of 50 possible points). It's been said that he's singlehandedly revived the competition. We dive into how McClung got here, and what was so special about his performance over All-Star Weekend. We also hear an update on the Washington Commanders saga from our own AJ Perez.
