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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jan 23, 2023 • 6min
WNBA Set to Test Its Popularity, Weigh Expansion in Canada
The WNBA schedules a game in Canada, Big 12 legacy schools forgo revenue, Nintendo plans to increase production on Switch units, and LAFC secures the country's largest naming rights deal for a soccer-specific stadium.
Jan 20, 2023 • 6min
NBA’s European Presence Grows With BBC Deal
The NBA inks a U.K. broadcasting deal, Courtside Ventures closes its third fund, Anheuser-Busch buys three minutes of national air time for the Super Bowl, and Microsoft announces plans to cut 10,000 jobs.
Jan 19, 2023 • 6min
Chicago Bears ‘Focused’ Only on New Stadium in Arlington Heights
The Bears focus on their move, Olympique Lyonnais' owner explores going public, the world's five top-grossing mobile games generate $7.2 billion, and Miami Grand Prix organizers announce changes.
Jan 18, 2023 • 6min
Apple Making Move for Premier League Domestic Rights
Apple considers bidding for domestic Premier League rights, Paris Saint-Germain is set to leave its home stadium, TaylorMade Golf invests in PopStroke, and the FIFA Women's World Cup has already sold more than 500,000 tickets.
Jan 17, 2023 • 6min
MLB Looking to Move Into Streaming Era with New Hire
MLB hires a Sinclair executive, Old Trafford could be demolished, Technogym's owner hangs on to his shares, and the NWSL raises its salary cap.
Jan 13, 2023 • 6min
Saudi Club Reportedly Ready to Offer Messi $300M Per Year
Lionel Messi receives offers from several clubs, Lewis Hamilton could be a Manchester United owner, LAFC condenses its ownership, and the Boston Red Sox are not up for sale.
Jan 12, 2023 • 6min
FTX Bankruptcy Hits Tom Brady
Tom Brady owns more than 1.1 million common shares in now-bankrupt FTX, Formula 1 teams disagree on entrance fees, Conventry City FC is acquired, and plans to build 32 esports stadiums are revealed.
Jan 11, 2023 • 6min
Man City’s Revenue First Among European Domestic Champs
Manchester City generates the most revenue of European domestic soccer champions, Cleveland's mayor wants any new or renovation stadium to be a community asset, FC Barcelona announced plans to upgrade Spotify Camp Nou, and Patrick Mahomes becomes a part owner of an NWSL team.
Jan 10, 2023 • 6min
Formula 1 Aiming for $500M Haul from Vegas GP
Formula 1 targets $500 million for its Las Vegas race, Bowlero has its best year yet, Landmark Development proposes upgrades to Soldier Field, and New York sets another sports betting record.
Jan 9, 2023 • 6min
FIFA Caps Agents’ Pay After $623M Year
FIFA introduces commission caps, the IIHF wants a decision from the NHL on whether it'll play in the 2026 Olympics, Cadillac teams up with Andretti Global to enter Formula 1, and Peloton agrees to a $19 million fine.
