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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Sep 20, 2022 • 6min
NHL Owner in Exclusive Talks to Buy AFC Bournemouth
An NHL owner is an exclusive talks to acquire AFC Bournemouth, Formula 1 will sell "affordable" tickets for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Comcast is eyeing Warner Bros. Discovery, and an athlete stock market launches.
Sep 19, 2022 • 6min
Suns Co-Owner Calls for Sarver to Resign
A Phoenix Suns co-owner is calling for the resignation of the team's majority owner, the NFL is teaming up with the Bundesliga, Bowlero exceeds expectations in its latest earnings report, and Silver Lake increases its stake in City Football Group.
Sep 16, 2022 • 6min
Minor League Players Make History
Minor League players unionize, LIV Golf is drawing interest from major U.S. broadcasters, Serena Williams hints at a possible return, and athletic directors prefer to keep FBS under the NCAA.
Sep 15, 2022 • 6min
ESPN Open to Sharing CFP Rights After Expansion
Media companies may be able to join in on the College Football Playoff, Todd Boehly is interested in buying more soccer teams, LIV Golf will have the richest prize purse in golf history, and David Beckham's Inter Miami project wins a key vote.
Sep 14, 2022 • 6min
Disney Could Grab $700M from College Football Ads
Disney could generate more than $700 million for college football, a judge says Peloton and Lululemon have infringed patents, Olympia Sports files for bankruptcy, and a new World Cup stadium garners poor reviews.
Sep 13, 2022 • 6min
Peloton Makes Sweeping Changes As Co-Founders Exit
Peloton shakes up its executive team, Saudi Arabia wants to host the World Cup, Tonal looks to raise $100 million, and Real Salt Lake reportedly secures a $100 million deal.
Sep 12, 2022 • 6min
Porsche Still Interested in F1 After Red Bull Deal Breaks Down
Porsche will not be entering Formula 1 through Red Bull, the Big 12 wants to expand out West, the Arizona Coyotes' have generated 50% more ticket revenue, and "Axie Infinity" has recovered funds.
Sep 9, 2022 • 6min
NFL Dominates World’s Most Valuable Sports Teams Rankings
The NFL The NFL has reasserted its prowess over global sports by once again dominating the ranks of the world’s most valuable sports teams, Disney isn't interested in an ESPN spinoff, Cricket Australia is increasing the asking price for it next domestic media rights contract, and Fanatics launches what is likely the largest customizable jersey program in the country.
Sep 8, 2022 • 6min
NFL Kicks Off With Eye on Growth
The NFL is looking to international fans and streamers, women's sports rockets in popularity, Aston Martin raises a huge sum, and Ubisoft takes a hit as Tencent invests.
Sep 7, 2022 • 6min
CFP Could Command $2.2B Rights Deal
The College Football Playoff could score a huge set of media deals, the Glazers appear more ready than ever to sell Manchester United, Porsche prepares for a massive IPO, and La Liga is making moves in North Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent.
