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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Feb 6, 2023 • 19min
Austin Ekeler is Finding New Ways to Connect with Fans
Austin Ekeler hopped on the show to talk about his new platform called Eksperience, where he's innovating new ways to connect with his fans. We also look into Ford's reentry into Formula 1, and the creation of Fanatics' new live-streaming service.
Feb 3, 2023 • 20min
A Brand New Pro Bowl
We dive into the NFL’s major Pro Bowl pivot and how it’s designed to target youth athletes. Plus the drama around Madison Square Garden’s future heats up, and the Baltimore Orioles seek a big commitment from Maryland while the Angelos family roils through a succession battle.
Feb 2, 2023 • 14min
Gronk Kicks Off Front Office Sports Today
Our debut episode! Super Bowl ticket prices skyrocket, private equity closes in on top European soccer leagues, and Rob Gronkowski stops in to say hi.
Feb 1, 2023 • 6min
The Future of the Rays Ballpark is Still Up in the Air
Hurdles remain for Rays future ballpark despite mayor's approval, Ohio State and Michigan are driving profits for the Big Ten, the cost of attending the super bowl is through the roof, and cricket might be coming to the 2028 Olympics.
Jan 31, 2023 • 6min
Bundesliga Revisits Media Rights Sale
Bundesliga considers selling a stake in a media rights subsidiary, the Australian Open draws better-than-expected attendance, Goldman Sachs eyes an investment in Serie A's media business, and Michael Jordan's deal with Nike pays off.
Jan 30, 2023 • 6min
Formula 1 Strikes Media Deal Covering Southeast Asia, Other Territories
Formula 1 strikes a deal with BeIN Sports, Switzerland faces pushback over FIFA loans, JPMorgan Chase & Co. expresses interest in Serie A's media business, and the NCAA's revenue reaches $1.14 billion for 2021-22.
Jan 27, 2023 • 6min
Largest RSN Owner in U.S. Prepares for Bankruptcy
Diamond Sports Group prepares for bankruptcy, English teams spent more than $2 billion on player contracts in 2022, the San Diego Padres cap season-ticket sales, and AC Milan's sale is under investigation.
Jan 26, 2023 • 6min
Baltimore Orioles Feud Intensifies With New Legal Filing
The Baltimore Orioles' family feud heightens, the Women's Premier League teams are revealed, Sapphire Sport raises $181 million, and Manchester United bidders are learning toward a full takeover.
Jan 25, 2023 • 6min
European Soccer Team Owners Seek Foreign Investments
Middle East consortiums force Man Utd and Liverpool owners to consider full and partial sales, charter travel discussions in the WNBA heat up, Niantic launches "NBA All-World," and Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix anticipates double economic impact of the Super Bowl.
Jan 24, 2023 • 6min
Glazers Could Maintain Control of Manchester United
The Glazers could keep a part of Manchester United, two Pac-12 senior executives are fired, a new high school athletics facility could generate $65 million in annual revenue, and the Association of Pickleball Professionals announce TV deals.
