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 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.
Oct 31, 2022 • 6min
World Cup Could Make November Biggest Betting Month in History
November could be the biggest sports betting month in U.S. history, Comcast considers selling Sky DE, Columbia reports Q3 earnings, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India is equalizing men's and women's pay.
Oct 28, 2022 • 6min
Phillies Could Become Big Draw Again with World Series Win
The Phillies' have a lot at stake in their World Series appearance, Amazon's sales climb, Apple's revenue falls, and the NWSL's championship game highlights the league's growth.
Oct 27, 2022 • 6min
MLB Brand Value Grows with Jersey Patches on Horizon
MLB's brand strength grows, tension around the 2022 FIFA World Cup intensifies, China wants to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, and LeBron is among the athletes investing in Mitchell & Ness.
Oct 26, 2022 • 6min
[Air:2022.10.26] Serena Williams Claims She’s ‘Not Retired’ from Tennis
Serena Williams' chances of returning to tennis are "very high," the NWSL has "ammo" for its next media rights negotiations, Porsche is finalizing a deal to buy 50% of the Williams racing taem, and Adidas is ending it relationship with Ye.
Oct 25, 2022 • 6min
NBA Explored European-Style Promotion/Relegation System
The NBA explores a new format to combat tanking, fans aren't going to the World Cup because of expenses, Formula 1 is exploring an all-female racing series, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.
Oct 24, 2022 • 6min
The Big 12 Is Reportedly Nearing New Media Deal
The Big 12 is reportedly close to a new media deal, NFL owners vote on who covers legal bills for the Rams' move, Serie A looks to expand its overseas reach, and Jon Gruden's lawsuit survives another legal challenge.
Oct 21, 2022 • 6min
Titans Stadium Could Get Most Public Money Ever for An NFL Project
The Tennessee Titans could receive the most public money ever for an NFL project, new data released by the NCAA reveals the extent of pandemic budget declines during the 2020-21 season, FIFA rejects several bids for media rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and the Professional Fights League links up with DAZN.
Oct 20, 2022 • 7min
Thirty Five Ventures Latest to Invest in Major League Pickleball
Thirty Five Ventures purchases a Major League Pickleball expansion team, Memphis is ramping up its sports investments with a $684 million project, FIFA receives backlash for failing to commit to creating a compensation fund for migrant workers, and Inter Milan is the latest soccer club to land on the market.
Oct 19, 2022 • 6min
Venetian Plans $1B in Renovations Ahead of Vegas F1 Race
The Venetian is investing billions in renovations ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights proposal could be rejected, Fox and News Corp. are considering a merger, and SiriusXM is looking to invest in more live sports.
