Front Office Sports Today

Mark Messier and Danny DeVito, executive producers on Prime Video’s “Game 7,” join the show to discuss the biggest moments in sports and the art of retelling those stories.Also, three-time gold medalist Gabby Thomas discusses the reverberations in the track world following the Olympics and how new leagues such as Athlos and Duael can help keep the momentum going.Plus, bidders for the Celtics are emerging (including Jeff Bezos’s half-brother), a carriage dispute in Chicago is denying Blackhawks and Bulls fans access to games, and the NBA patched over its weakest point when it comes to preventing betting-related corruption.

Ahead of October 19th's "Battle of the Giants", Professional Fighters League founder Donn Davis joins FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts to discuss the business model of the league, recruiting premiere talent like Francis Ngannou, and the league's relationship with Saudia Arabia's PIF fund.

Chiney Ogwumike inked a new contract with ESPN, as did Kendrick Perkins, Monica McNutt, and Tim Legler. The deal makes her the first female broadcaster to work full-time across “NBA Countdown” and “WNBA Countdown.” She joins the show to discuss her work at ESPN, the WNBA finals, and the growth of the league.Plus, Indianopolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor discusses life on an up-and-coming NFL team, reporter Colin Salao breaks down the coming CBA negotiations likely on the horizon for the WNBA, James Dolan strikes a deal with Abu Dhabi, and an NWSL team flubs its rollout.

Tropicana Field, home of the Rays, likely won’t be ready for Opening Day of 2025, and the team faces tough questions about where they will play and how much they are willing to invest in repairing a stadium they ultimately plan to leave.Plus, WNBA players are expected to opt out of their collective bargaining agreement by the Nov. 1 deadline, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones attempted to explain the threats he made to media members, and we hear from former NFL players Jamaal Charles and Anthony “Spice” Adams on the league and which positions have the best quality of life.

The Raiders made two sets of headlines Tuesday, starting the day off by trading Davante Adams to the Jets, and ending it with Tom Brady's official approval to become a minority team owner. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher was on-site at the NFL owners’ meetings and takes us behind the scenes of Brady's approval.We also hear from The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt on the Jets’ side of the Adams trade, plus the latest on Haason Reddick and the team's midseason coaching change.Also, Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery joins the show to discuss her surprise retirement, the WNBA’s rapid growth, and what she learned by going from the court to the front office.

Haason Reddick was let go by agency CAA Sports amid his holdout with the New York Jets. Now, Reddick has a new representative negotiating his status with the team—NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus. Front Office Sports reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to discuss why CAA Sports moved on from Reddick and whether Rosenhaus can find a light at the end of this tunnel.Plus, the NHL's season is firmly underway with its newest team, the Utah Hockey Club, off to a red-hot start. ESPN hockey reporter Emily Kaplan breaks down the hype around Utah HC and what to expect from the league as the season progresses.Finally, the Texans are off to a blazing 5–1 start this season. Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. explains why he thinks Houston is off to such a strong start, what it was like transitioning from Alabama to the NFL, and his thoughts on the NFL's new rule changes.

Hockey is back, and for the Professional Women's Hockey League, that means a very important second season. Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield joins the show to explain why the success of the PWHL is essential for the future of hockey and other women's sports.Plus, we check in on developing sports media offerings for Latino consumers, and why increasing representation and reach to that demographic will underline the future of broadcasting.Also, the Haason Reddick situation gets worse, Tom Brady gets ready to be an NFL team owner, and the Super Bowl could go international.

Just one day after she was announced as the first Valkyries head coach, Natalie Nakase sits down with reporter Colin Salao to discuss her move to the expansion franchise, the relationships that have helped her get here, and the overall trajectory of the WNBA behind promising rookies like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink.

Saturday is set to be the biggest day of the college football regular season, and ticket prices for marquee matchups are skyrocketing.Plus, Hurricane Milton tore off part of the Tampa Bay Rays stadium, raising questions about the venue’s viability for the 2025 season. The incident also raises question about their plans for a new stadium in the same area.Also, the Minnesota Twins are for sale, the Mets are seeing dividends from their big spending, and TBS is facing heavy criticism for its Yankees-Royals broadcasts.

The Patriots have reached a low point in the post–Tom Brady era, with team captain Jabrill Peppers in serious legal trouble and a quarterback change five weeks into the season. George Balekji of NESN joins the show to discuss the six-time Super Bowl champions' fall from grace and how this latest version of the team is being perceived in Boston.Plus, the WNBA Finals begin Thursday, and the two teams squaring off have been built for long-term success but in very different ways. Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao sets the stage for Game 1.Also, Wimbledon has dropped its line judges, Aaron Rodgers speaks out, and the NFL reveals new statistics on the number of player arrests.