Front Office Sports Today

Mark Messier and Danny DeVito, executive producers on Prime Video’s “Game 7,” join the show to discuss the biggest moments in sports and the art of retelling those stories. Also, three-time gold medalist Gabby Thomas discusses the reverberations in the track world following the Olympics and how new leagues such as Athlos and Duael can help keep the momentum going. Plus, bidders for the Celtics are...

Ahead of October 19th's "Battle of the Giants", Professional Fighters League founder Donn Davis joins FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts to discuss the business model of the league, recruiting premiere talent like Francis Ngannou, and the league's relationship with Saudia Arabia's PIF fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chiney Ogwumike inked a new contract with ESPN, as did Kendrick Perkins, Monica McNutt, and Tim Legler. The deal makes her the first female broadcaster to work full-time across “NBA Countdown” and “WNBA Countdown.” She joins the show to discuss her work at ESPN, the WNBA finals, and the growth of the league. Plus, Indianopolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor discusses life on an up-and-coming N...

Tropicana Field, home of the Rays, likely won’t be ready for Opening Day of 2025, and the team faces tough questions about where they will play and how much they are willing to invest in repairing a stadium they ultimately plan to leave. Plus, WNBA players are expected to opt out of their collective bargaining agreement by the Nov. 1 deadline, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones attempted to explain the thr...

The Raiders made two sets of headlines Tuesday, starting the day off by trading Davante Adams to the Jets, and ending it with Tom Brady's official approval to become a minority team owner. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher was on-site at the NFL owners’ meetings and takes us behind the scenes of Brady's approval. We also hear from The Athletic’s Zack Rosenblatt on the Jets’ side of...

Haason Reddick was let go by agency CAA Sports amid his holdout with the New York Jets. Now, Reddick has a new representative negotiating his status with the team—NFL agent Drew Rosenhaus. Front Office Sports reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to discuss why CAA Sports moved on from Reddick and whether Rosenhaus can find a light at the end of this tunnel. Plus, the NHL's season is firmly underw...

Hockey is back, and for the Professional Women's Hockey League, that means a very important second season. Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield joins the show to explain why the success of the PWHL is essential for the future of hockey and other women's sports. Plus, we check in on developing sports media offerings for Latino consumers, and why increasing representation and reach to tha...

Just one day after she was announced as the first Valkyries head coach, Natalie Nakase sits down with reporter Colin Salao to discuss her move to the expansion franchise, the relationships that have helped her get here, and the overall trajectory of the WNBA behind promising rookies like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday is set to be the biggest day of the college football regular season, and ticket prices for marquee matchups are skyrocketing. Plus, Hurricane Milton tore off part of the Tampa Bay Rays stadium, raising questions about the venue’s viability for the 2025 season. The incident also raises question about their plans for a new stadium in the same area. Also, the Minnesota Twins are for sale, th...

The Patriots have reached a low point in the post–Tom Brady era, with team captain Jabrill Peppers in serious legal trouble and a quarterback change five weeks into the season. George Balekji of NESN joins the show to discuss the six-time Super Bowl champions' fall from grace and how this latest version of the team is being perceived in Boston. Plus, the WNBA Finals begin Thursday, and the two tea...

Tuesday began with a bombshell as the 2-3 Jets announced they were firing head coach Robert Saleh, who was “blindsided” by the announcement. Former NFL executive Andrew Brandt joins the show to discuss what this means for the Jets, Aaron Rodgers, and Davante Adams. Plus, Allyson Felix joins the show to discuss some major developments in the world of track and women’s sports at large. Felix is addi...

Shams Charania is headed to ESPN to replace Adrian Wojnarowski, who retired just weeks before the start of the NBA season. Front Office Sports senior writer Michael McCarthy has been following this one since the beginning, and he had the scoop that the deal was “on the 5-yard line.” McCarthy joins the show to discuss how this deal came together.  Plus, the NFL continues to push games outside of it...

A ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU declared FIFA bylaws related to player transfers illegal in the European Union. The decision could reshape global soccer. Ben Jacobs of GiveMeSport joins the show to explain the potentially massive implications. Plus, Ironman Group CEO Scott DeRue joins to discuss how the company is working to grow one of the most intense competitions in existence as a pa...

Welcome to the weekend edition of FOS Today, where we take you through exclusive, extended conversations with biggest athletes and executives in the business of sports. This week, FOS reporter Colin Salao sits down with NBA champion Matt Barnes, who has found a second career as the CEO of "All the Smoke Productions", just ahead of the company's five-year anniversary next week. Matt gives his takes...

Four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Joe Montana and Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat join the show for interviews on how the NFL has changed on and off the field. Sweat discusses what it was like to have HBO cameras following him around throughout training camp for the “Hard Knocks” series, and Montana weighs in on the ascendance of his two former teams, the 49ers and Chiefs. Plus, CB...

Domantas Sabonis is one of five NBA stars featured in the new Netflix docuseries, “Starting 5.” He joins the show to discuss how the NBA is changing and what it was like to have a camera following him at all times. We also hear from NFL insider Jordan Schultz on constantly chasing scoops and how the lifestyle can lead to burnout. He also opines on whether Adam Schefter could hold his own job and a...

A new name has emerged in the search for Adrian Wojnarowski’s replacement as ESPN’s top NBA insider: Adam Schefter. Front Office Sports Tuned-In columnist Michael McCarthy is reporting that there is mutual interest for the top NFL reporter to become the network’s ultimate insider. He joins the show to explain what he’s been hearing from within ESPN. Conference realignment continues with Gonzaga jo...

The MLB playoffs arrive after a regular-season finish that essentially produced an extra playoff day and plenty of finger-pointing around Monday’s Mets-Braves doubleheader. The league, meanwhile, could see a dream World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers, which would feature its biggest markets and most marketable stars. We also hear from MLB legend Tommy John about his 26-year career,...

The Karl Anthony-Towns trade to the Knicks signaled both the change in how many teams operate under the new CBA and a shift in NBA-news breaking after the retirement of Adrian Wojnarowski. There’s also a surprising rumor about who could replace Woj at ESPN. Meanwhile, Pat McAfee made his latest surprising move by inking a deal with the NFL Network. Plus, we speak with EA Sports president Cam Weber...

The A's played their final game in Oakland yesterday, with fans pouring out to the Coliseum for one last time. Owen was on the scene, speaking to fans for some first-hand opinions on the move. He also spoke with A's broadcaster Brodie Brazil about the team's departure, and what it means for the city of Oakland. Plus, we hear from the Detroit Tigers as Ilitch Sports + Entertainment CEO Ryan Gustafs...

Gordon Hayward retired from the NBA after last season. He joins the show to discuss playing for the Charlotte Hornets while Michael Jordan sold the team, watching another former team, the Celtics, win an NBA championship, and his plans for his post-playing career. Plus, UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka stepped away from the team, citing unfulfilled “commitments.” He leaves as many questions as answe...

Brett Favre told congress on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, adding another potential wrinkle into his ongoing legal battle over Mississippi welfare fraud and abuse. AJ Perez of FOS has been locked into the case, and joins to explain where things go from here. Plus, Amanda Christovich joins to discuss a crazy week conference realignment as the Pac-12 fights for relevan...

Ending a saga that spanned many months and featured numerous bidders, Everton FC is officially being sold to the The Friedkin Group. GiveMeSport Senior Football Correspondent Ben Jacobs joins the show with the details of the sale, and what the deal means for a club in massive debt. Plus, we hear from Evolution of the Black QB Director Anthony Smith on Colin Kaepernick, Michael Vick, and the other...

Kendrick Perkins has found a second career as an NBA analyst – one that has changed his perspective on the league and its relationship to the media. He joins the show to discuss what he’s learned by seeing the game from both sides, the growing impact of college NIL on the NBA, and which teams could dethrone the Celtics. We also get the story of Trevor Reilly, the Colorado staffer who sought NIL mo...

The WNBA postseason begins on Sunday after its largest regular season ever. Host of The Ringer WNBA Show Seerat Sohi joins Owen to reflect on the monumental year and what we can expect in the playoff battles ahead. Plus, we hear from Monica McNutt on her relationship with Stephen A. Smith, her viral moments in the past year, and whether the WNBA and NBA should stick together. Also, the Sixers make...