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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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.
Oct 18, 2022 • 7min
World Cup Ticket Sales Near 3M, Residents Kicked Out of Homes
Qatar is nearing its population in World Cup ticket sales, Comcast shutters G4 TV, Roblox reports favorable user growth, and the Tennessee Titans are one step closer to a domed stadium.
Oct 17, 2022 • 6min
Eli Manning Interested in NFL Ownership if ‘Right Fit’
Eli Manning is interested in NFL ownership with the right team, Apple is believed to be the frontrunner for NFL Sunday Ticket, Bang Energy has been given a lifeline, and FC Barcelona sports Drake's owl.
Oct 14, 2022 • 6min
MLS Draws Record Attendance for 2022 Season
MLS has a record-breaking regular season, Chelsea FC's owners think the club could be the top-earning soccer team in the world, Vuori continues to expand, and NFL owners are in a standoff.
Oct 13, 2022 • 6min
FIFA to Pay Clubs $209M for Players’ World Cup Participation
Soccer teams will make millions from November's World Cup, the Glazer family doesn't want to sell Manchester United, four Nordic countries want to host the Women's Euro, and Tom Brady is an owner of a Major League Pickleball expansion team.
Oct 12, 2022 • 6min
Fanatics Making Sports Betting Push into 15 to 20 States
Fanatics' CEO says sports betting will start launching in January, Qatar is still making arrangements for the World Cup, gambling company's are pulling back on their California bet, and Puttshack has completed a $150 million growth capital round.
Oct 11, 2022 • 6min
Goodell Floats Permanent NFL Teams in London, European Division
Roger Goodell believes London could support full-time NFL teams, Saudi Arabia's soccer club agreements total around $2.3 billion, Alaska Airlines is redirecting money from the Portland Thorns and Timbers, and Mercedes' profits rise by $60.7 million in 2021.
Oct 10, 2022 • 6min
Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia Called 'Aberrant Project'
World Cup skiers decried the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2029 Asian Winter Games, Kylian Mbappé tops Forbes' highest-paid soccer players list, Take-Two Interactive could see its shares surge, and MLB's attendance is down from 2019.
Oct 6, 2022 • 6min
Everton in Takeover Talks With Soros-Led SPAC
Everton has received takeover interest from a blank-check company, Manchester United is believed to have offered the Public Investment Fund a stake, Connor McDavid tops Forbes' highest-paid NHL players list, and LIV Golf believes its players will be able to earn world rankings points through the MENA Tour.
Oct 5, 2022 • 6min
MLB Revenue to Top Pre-Pandemic Levels
MLB is set to eclipse its 2019 revenue, the Supreme Court declined to hear Oakland's appeal regarding damages from the Raiders' relocation, MY.GAMES has been sold to Leta Capital, and Spain and Portugal are reportedly adding Ukraine to their joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.
