Front Office Sports Today

NBA ratings have been low this season, but there is a moment of respite coming: The 15–0 Cavaliers take on the reigning champion Celtics in arguably the biggest 2024 Emirates NBA Cup game to date. It will be a litmus test for the tournament’s gravitas in terms of TV viewership, says writer Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao, who joins the show to discuss. Plus, the Lions are Super Bowl favor...

The NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery have settled their lawsuit, and 'Inside the NBA' is now heading to ESPN. Tuned In columnist Mike McCarthy has learned that TNT will maintain "complete editorial control" as Disney licenses the award-winning program. Mike joins the show to reveal how this settlement came together and why it is likely to be a win-win scenario. Plus, we hear from Golden State Warrio...

Entering a pivotal Week 12, the Big Ten and SEC occupy eight of the twelve spots in the College Football Playoff rankings. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey joins the show discuss why these conferences hold the keys to a successful 12-team CFP, especially as it relates to TV audiences. Plus, we hear from CFB analyst Adam Breneman on the evolutions of the transfer portal, revenue s...

The NBA and TNT could be approaching a legal settlement, according to Front Office Sports senior reporters A.J. Perez and Michael McCarthy. Perez joins the show with the latest in this rights saga and an expected timeline for its resolution. Plus, we speak with Bills pass rusher Greg Rousseau ahead of the anticipated matchup against the unbeaten Chiefs this Sunday. Also, Diamond Sports Group emerg...

Drew Brees hadn't called an NFL game since 2022, until Monday night when he joined as a guest analyst. Is his second stint in the booth imminent? “Tuned In” columnist Michael McCarthy spoke to sources about Brees's potential return and joins the show to discuss what he knows. Plus, we hear from ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks about the second iteration of the NBA in-season tournament, the ne...

Jerry Jones says Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is unlikely to get fired during the season, despite the team's 3–6 record so far. But according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the problems with Dallas start with its notorious owner. Schultz joins the show with the latest with the Cowboys, the Chiefs, and more. Plus, we speak with Annika Sörenstam ahead of the celebrity pro-am LPGA event in her na...

The second edition of the NBA’s in-season tournament begins Tuesday, now branded as the NBA Emirates Cup. We sit down with longtime league executive Scott Perry to discuss the process of the tournament coming together and how the NBA can continue building on last year's major success. Plus, we discuss how SMU's move to the ACC has been wildly profitable, Jerry Jones’s comments about Mike McCarthy,...

Roger Goodell announced there will be eight international NFL games next year, the most ever for a single season. We assess the game's rapid globalization with former Giants receiver Victor Cruz. Plus, FC Dallas forward Bernard Kamungo joins the show to discuss his journey from a refusee of the Democratic Republic of Congo to the American soccer pitch as well as the rapid rise of MLS. Also, Vande...

The first ever 12-team College Football Playoff rankings were released earlier this week, but they are noticeably different than the AP Top 25. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey explains the different factors behind each list and which is more important more than halfway through the season. Plus, FOS college sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins with insight on the election’s i...

Ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship this Sunday, Joey Logano, one of four drivers competing for this season’s title, joins the show to discuss his preparation for the race, recent fines issued by NASCAR, and the sport's evolution. Plus, we hear from Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao about why the NBA's ratings continue to decline and how much they actually matter. Also, Florida addr...

The election will have a slew of implications on the sports world, which could even include owners joining Donald Trump's cabinet. Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Margaret Fleming joins to discuss the connections between billionaire sports owners and the GOP. Also, Justin Pugh, who played in 11 NFL seasons, joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on what locker rooms are like bef...

Saints center Connor McGovern may actually be losing money by playing in the NFL instead of pursuing a career in the family business. The McGoverns own R.D. Offutt, the largest potato producer in the U.S. Front Office Sports reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to peel back his reporting on McGovern and his family. Plus, longtime NBA executive Scott Perry discusses the Philadelphia 76ers, who are...

The NFL is at its pivotal halfway point and teams have to make crucial decisions about their season's trajectory. Ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, the Saints fired head coach Dennis Allen after their seventh consecutive loss. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey joins the show with insights on the NFL's coaching carousel and the looming trade deadline. Plus, regional sports network...

A top international MLB prospect had his offer from the Padres rescinded after an investigation revealed he was five years older than his paperwork indicated. Plus, Gerrit Cole opted out for the Yankees, throwing another potential wrench into an already pivotal offseason for the pinstripes.  Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins with the latest in MLB.  Also, Colts defensive end...

This college football season has been defined by conference realignment and a looming 12-team College Football Playoff at the year's end. More than halfway through the regular season, we are joined by Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey to discuss who has been affected most by realignment so far, good or bad. Also, presidential candidates are using college football to appeal to new...

Cal Ripken watched the Los Angeles Dodgers win a World Series, and now he is hoping to bring a championship to Baltimore as part-owner of the Orioles. He joined the show to discuss the series, Juan Soto’s free agency, building a successful MLB roster, and how the new Orioles ownership will be different from the previous one. Plus, Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher analyzes the MLB...

The 2024 presidential election is just five days away, and some of the most notable owners in sports have made significant financial contributions to candidates. Front Office Sports breaking news reporters Margaret Fleming and Alex Schiffer dove into the largest donations from sports team owners, and they join the show to reveal their findings. Plus, Blake Griffin might be the next big name to lau...

Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to discuss Cooper Flagg's celebrity and the renaissance of U.S. basketball stars. Plus, as MLB's dream World Series concludes, we hear from Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, on the rise of black MLB stars like Mookie Betts. Also, Lions center Frank Ragnow joins to discuss what it’s like to be at the...

More than half of the WNBA is officially without a head coach. The Connecticut Sun parted ways with Stephanie White on Monday afternoon, becoming the seventh WNBA franchise with a vacancy. Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao joins the show to discuss the reasons for the open positions and why the recent TV deal is a big part of this. Plus, former Knicks GM Scott Perry joins the show to discus...

The World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers has delivered on the field and off, with game 1 ending in a walkoff grand slam, and an average of 15.2 million people tuning in. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins the show to discuss his trip to Los Angeles for the first two games and the unique star power of Shohei Ohtani. Plus, Reggie Jackson discusses the A’s legends...

Ahead of the Straight Talk Wireless 400, Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey speaks with NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on the state of NASCAR and the impact that the media is having on the racing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB is getting its wish of its two biggest markets facing off in the World Series. The presence of Shohei Ohtani in the Fall Classic could lead to viewership in Japan above that of the US audience. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher explains how big this series could get. Plus, multimedia reporter Derryl Barnes reports from Los Angeles to contrast the Lakers and Clippers’ home opene...

The Unrivaled league is preparing a “Messi-Like” offer for Caitlin Clark before its inaugural season in January, according to Front Office Sports “Tuned-In” columnist Mike McCarthy. He joins the show to explain how Clark could get more than a salary from the league. Plus, the Timberwolves begin the NBA season as title contenders despite being in the midst of an ownership dispute. Newsletter writer...

The MLS playoffs begin, with Lionel Messi set to play his first-ever U.S. postseason game Friday. We hear from Apple TV lead MLS analyst Taylor Twellman about how MLS is taking advantage of this moment. Plus, the Los Angeles Clippers make their debut at the Intuit Dome tonight. Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao is on the scene and tells us what he's expecting for the opening game. Also, the...

The NBA is back! Longtime NBA executive and former Knicks GM Scott Perry joins the show to get us primed for what is going to be a pivotal NBA season, featuring his former Knicks squad squaring off against the defending champion Celtics on Tuesday night. Plus, the WNBA set records in arguably its best Finals series in history, both in terms of ratings and attendance. Front Office Sports reporter M...