Front Office Sports Today

Adrian Wojnarowski, legendary breaker of NBA news, is leaving ESPN to be the GM of Saint Bonaventure’s basketball program. Front Office Sports Tuned-In columnist Michael McCarthy joins the show to discuss Woj’s legacy and who ESPN may be eyeing to replace him. Plus, the WNBA is coming to Portland, FSU and Clemson are reportedly in talks with the ACC on a deal that could redistribute conference fun...

The MLBPA is suing multiple sportsbook operators for unauthorized use of baseball players’ NIL (name, image, and likeness) in their promotions. Front Office Sports contributor Jeff Benson joins the show to explain what we know so far and where things are headed in a potentially ugly saga. Plus, we hear from American tennis star Ben Shelton about his performance in the US Open, controversy in the t...

The state of football in the state of Florida has seen better days, and two marquee programs may have to cut ties with their respective head coaches soon, which would cost them a pretty penny. College Football Today host Joe Lisi joins the show to discuss why Mike Norvell and Billy Napier could both be out in the upcoming weeks. Plus, Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt discusses NIL-induced...

ESPN analyst Jay Williams opens up about ESPN, the NIL era, and his desire to buy 49% of Duke basketball in a conversation with Front Office Sports editor-in-chief Dan Roberts at the Tuned-In summit. Plus, Matt Schwimmer, CEO of Playmaker HQ and GM of Action Network, joins to discuss the new era of high-profile athlete-led podcasts in light of the Kelce brothers signing a reported $100 million dea...

The Pac-12 is adding four teams, and seems likely to survive conference realignment as an FBS school. Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich provides the latest on what’s happening, and what it means for college football. Plus, we hear about what it’s like to start a sports league with Premier Lacrosse League CEO Paul Rabil, and we get a live report from the Solheim Cup. Also, not all is...

Stephen A. Smith joined Front Office Sports TunedIn summit and was very candid about his negotiations with ESPN. The “First Take” host wants the biggest contract in sports media. We also hear from ESPN reporter Marty Smith on the uncertain future of college football as schools scramble for more funds and donors feel maxed out. Plus, Steph Curry wants to own an NBA team, Chelsea could leave its hom...

ESPN president of content Burke Magnus admitted that he has hopes of signing Charles Barkley after TNT loses NBA media rights. He joined Front Office Sports’ Tuned-In event to discuss the network’s approach in the shifting world of sports media. Plus, Brian Murphy, CEO of Athletes First, joins to explain how his agency secured the highest average annual value with Dak Prescott’s new deal, and what...

Dak Prescott’s record-breaking four-year, $240 million deal underscored a recent trend: star contracts are getting shorter. Doug Hendrickson, executive vice president of Wasserman Football joins the show to discuss how player and team desires have shifted, the evolving role of the agency, the dynamics of contract holdouts, and how he ended up starting a podcast with Gavin Newsom and Marshawn Lynch...

The NFL saw its big opening week clouded by the detention of Dolphins’ star receiver Tyreek Hill on the way to his game. Prior to that the league broke records for its kickoff game between the Chiefs and Ravens, with major returns as well for the Friday matchup in Brazil. Plus, we get a look inside the 49ers front office with chief revenue officer Brent Shoeb and a perspective on the ticketing mar...

The NFL is rolling out big changes this season, including a revamped kickoff and a ban on the “hip drop” tackle. New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II and New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees join the show to discuss how the league is shifting and what keeps them busy off the field. Plus, Memphis dismissed four staff members from its basketball team, the Big 12 is putting its talks w...

The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs will kick off the NFL season amid talks of relocation and the constant buzz around their generational quarterback and tight end who is half of one of America’s most famous couples. Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey spoke to Chiefs president Mark Donovan about life inside one of the NFL’s most intriguing teams. Plus, Action Network chief co...

The NFL is implementing new rules and also preparing for a Super Bowl that seeks to include everyone. Disability advocate Mark Raymond Jr. explains how he is working with New Orleans to improve access to the Big Game and discusses how stadiums and arenas are doing these days when it comes to inclusion. Plus, some college programs are struggling to adapt to the modern era, Scottie Scheffler adds to...

Tom Brady is looking to become both the top TV analyst at Fox Sports and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, but the league has already imposed certain restrictions on his media access that make this an uphill climb. FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey thinks Brady may have to pick one pursuit and give up the other. Plus, we speak to Forbes' data analyst Justin Teitelbaum to understand what...

The NFLPA is suing DraftKings for $65 million, alleging that the sports betting operator is reneging on an NFT name, image and likeness deal from 2021. Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Margaret Fleming joins the show to explain why DraftKings might actually benefit from a judge ruling they broke the law. USA Swimming enjoyed new levels of attention this summer. Shana Ferguson, the organi...

NFL owners voted to allow private equity money into the league, opening up a new funding source and altering the league’s ownership rules. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher provides a report from the meetings that will likely soon reshape NFL ownership groups. Plus, we also look at the present and future of the Washington Commanders, one year into the Josh Harris era, as the team n...

UConn is in talks with the Big 12 about a move to the conference, promising bigger spending on football if it makes the switch. Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins to explain the proposal and what it’s going to take. Plus, FOS reporter Colin Salao explains the implications of Cooper Flagg aligning with New Balance before his first college game and Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve...

With college football stars often becoming major NFL contributors and athletes developing business and financial interests while still in school, the NFL is starting to see the effects of college’s NIL era. ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller joins the show to discuss how starting rookie quarterbacks are here to stay, the implications of players like Caleb Williams and Marvin Harrison Jr. entering the...

Week 0 of college football is here. Ben Stevens of SportsGrid joins the show to explore the major narratives of the first season with a conference map reshaped by realignment. We also look at how the 12-team College Football Playoff format could shift how teams operate and check in on the news of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz receiving a one-game suspension. Plus, Front Office Sports reporter Marga...

The WNBA showed its growth goes well beyond the star power of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese with the Connecticut Sun and Los Angeles Sparks selling out the Celtics’ TD Garden. Sun play-by-play announcer Brendan Glasheen joins the show to give a first-hand account of the game and what it says about the league’s rise. He also chimes in on comments by the Sun’s DiJonai Carrington that the league fail...

Top-ranked American male tennis player Taylor Fritz joins the show to discuss the stage of the US Open and the Americans' tournament outlook. Fritz also says that tennis players “absolutely” should have a union, opines on the need for replay in tennis and reacts to the news of top-ranked Jannik Sinner failing a drug test. Plus, we check in on some of the big news in sports media, including Mike Gr...

Manchester City looks to extend its incredible run of Premier League dominance, but there may be one opponent they can’t stop: the Premier League’s judicial system. City is facing an investigation into its financial dealings with the potential outcomes ranging from no consequences to relegation. Men in Blazers founder Roger Bennett joins the show to discuss all the biggest EPL stories and what it...

Venu Sports faces a temporary injunction that is expected to prevent it from launching before the NFL season. However, the long-term picture may be more dire for the media company co-owned by Fox, Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery. Front Office Sports contributor Daniel Kaplan explains the implications of the news. With the NFL season on the horizon, the fantasy football world has kicked into hig...

The US Men’s National Team has reportedly hired a new coach: Mauricio Pochettino, formerly of Chelsea FC. We sit down with ‘Yanks Abroad’ host Will Balsam, who provides insight into the decision and what we should expect with Pochettino at the helm, as the US looks forward to hosting the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Colin Kaepernick has a coaching offer on the table, baseball’s biggest dumpster fire is...

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport joins the show to discuss the holdouts of Haason Reddick, CeeDee Lamb, and Brandon Aiyuk, plus major changes to the NFL as we know it. RapSheet gives his take on new gameplay rules, private equity in the NFL, and the league’s gambling integration. We also get a breakdown of USA Gymnastics’ options regarding Jordan Chiles’ disputed bronze medal from Howard Jacobs, a...

The US could appeal the tenth of a point that denied Jordan Chiles a bronze medal all the way to the Swiss Supreme Court. However it ultimately resolves, both the US and IOC are setting new precedents regarding disputed medals. Meanwhile, FIBA shut down a potential game between Big3 All-Stars and Netherlands’ gold medal-winning 3-on-3 basketball team. Big3 owner Ice Cube had some tough words for t...