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 14, 2022 • 6min
Controversy vs. Cash at World Cup
The World Cup is expected to deliver record revenue for FIFA, plans for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are in motion, Tennis Australia secures its biggest media deal ever, and the fate of the Arizona Coyotes rests in the hands of the public.
Nov 11, 2022 • 6min
Amazon Bounces Back After Record Breaking Losses
Amazon bounces back, Formula 1's U.S. popularity grows, Michael Andlauer is a frontrunner for the Ottawa Senators, and Endeavor reports earnings.
Nov 10, 2022 • 6min
A’s $12B Oakland Plan Still Alive
The Oakland A's continue searching for a new ballpark, Newcastle United gets an injection, Teqball looks to join the Olympics, and California rejects sports betting.
Nov 9, 2022 • 6min
Bears One Step Closer to New Stadium
The Chicago Bears clear another stadium hurdle, Nintendo and Planet Fitness report earnings, and Matthew McConaughey is reportedly joining Jeff Bezos' bid for the Washington Commanders.
Nov 8, 2022 • 6min
Manchester City Posts Record Year Boosted By Full Crowds
Manchester City and Take-Two Interactive report earnings, Apple builds an ad network ahead of its MLS deal, and Kevin Durant is interested in buying the Washington Commanders.
Nov 7, 2022 • 6min
FIFA: Keep ‘Political Battles’ Out of World Cup
FIFA urges fans to avoid politics at the World Cup, FuboTV reports earnings, Gonzaga could join the Big 12, and Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z look at the Washington Commanders.
Nov 4, 2022 • 5min
NASCAR Races Back With 4% TV Growth in 2022
NASCAR is poised to wrap up its 2022 season with a bounce back year, WWE generates $304.6 million in revenue in Q3, Kevin Durant and Joe Tsai get ready for the MLS Cup final, and Under Armour gets back on track after lackluster results earlier this fiscal year.
Nov 3, 2022 • 6min
MLB Jumps Into Dispute Hindering Nationals’ Sale
MLS is trying to answer questions around a Washington Nationals sale, Paramount+ adds subscribers, Formula 1 strikes deals with U.S. companies, and TMRW Sports announces a list of "strategic investors."
Nov 2, 2022 • 6min
Premier League Replaces $459M NFT Deal Frozen by Crypto Winter
The Premier League signs a deal with Sorare, Electronic Arts reports earnings, the Ottawa Senators are on the market, and multiple groups are interested in an NWSL expansion franchise.
Nov 1, 2022 • 6min
Women’s Soccer Continues to Grow, Drawing More Investors
Women's soccer gets more investment, the Nashville Predators near a $775 million valuation, an unnamed SPAC is nearing a stake in Udinese, and MLB's commissioner doesn't believe Oakland will keep its team.
