Front Office Sports Today

Negotiations in Milwaukee have become acrimonious enough that the Milwaukee Brewers are at least floating the idea of relocation. Eric Fisher joins guest host Doug Greenberg to discuss whether relocation is a real possibility and where they might go in that scenario. Plus, we hear from Upper Deck President Jason Masherah on how a leading trading card and collectibles company is riding and nurturin...

A new book by Billy Walters claims that golfing legend Phil Mickelson placed over $1 billion in bets over three decades on football, baseball, and basketball, losing over $100 million. Walters also claims that Mickelson attempted to bet $400,000 on the 2012 Ryder Cup, which he was participating in. Plus, we look into the rapidly growing world of sports documentaries with the co-directors of the Re...

ESPN has entered the sports betting market and its partner, PENN Entertainment, is staking much of its future value on the deal paying off. Eric Fisher joins the show to discuss why claiming a big share of the sports betting market is of existential importance to PENN. Plus, Comcast takes issue with comments made by David Adelman in a previous episode and we explore the evolving world of ticketin...

ESPN made its long-awaited move into the sports betting space, inking a deal with Penn Entertainment. Penn will rebrand its sportsbook to ESPN Bet and sell previous sports betting partner Barstool back to its founder, Dave Portnoy. The move represents a huge pivot for all three companies, as ESPN pushes aside concerns over associating sports betting with parent company Disney’s family-friendly ima...

Fanatics and Panini are suing each other — and the fate of the collectibles market could be at stake. Panini is alleging that Fanatics has spent its way into an illegal monopoly, while Fanatics claims that Panini’s weaknesses as a company left an opening for a new player. We give you the latest on what could be an epic legal battle. Plus, we hear from David Adelman, a partner at Harris Blitzer Ent...

Over the past week, six Pac-12 schools announced their intentions to leave the conference — leaving it bereft of universities and facing its end. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins FOS Today to explain how we got this point, as well as what this means for the remaining four schools in the Pac-12 and college sports as a whole. Plus, we have an interview with Andrea Pagnanelli, CEO of the National Cy...

The USWNT has advanced to the knockout round of the Women's World Cup, but many fans aren't pleased with the team's performance. Newsletter co-author David Rumsey explains why the pressure is on for the United States, and how Jamaica crowdfunded their women's team out of the group stage. Plus, FOX Sports Digital's SVP Michael Bucklin joins us to share what it takes to broadcast the Women's World C...

Running backs across the NFL have been vocal about their desire for longer contract extensions and higher-paid salaries, but the league isn't budging. Matt Miller, NFL draft analyst for ESPN, joins FOS Today to break down why he thinks today's NFL market isn't built for running backs — and why it won't change anytime soon. Plus, the Pac-12 looks to be in jeopardy — but could Apple be its saving gr...

From buyers and sellers to prospect swaps and blockbuster trades, the MLB trade deadline represents the last chance for teams to bolster their rosters ahead of a World Series run — or tear it all down for a rebuild. Newsletter co-author Eric Fisher joins senior writer Owen Poindexter to break down the biggest deals and surprises coming out of this year's trade deadline. Plus, we have an interview...

Earlier this year, the University of Miami became the first school to receive NIL-related sanctions — and now one of their top donors, John Ruiz and his company LifeWallet, are reportedly under criminal investigation. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins to give some insight on the troubles in Coral Gables. Plus, we are joined by NBA legend Tracy McGrady to talk about his new business venture designe...

Joe Lewis, the majority owner of Tottenham Hotspurs, has been charged with insider trading in the United States, casting a shadow over the club just weeks before the Premier League season kicks off. Newsletter co-author David Rumsey joins FOS Today to break down what this means for the club — and whether it could even trigger a potential sale. We also have an interview with USC quarterback Caleb W...

Colorado was already making headlines when they signed Deion Sanders as their head football coach, and now they appear to be making news again as they are headed for the Big 12. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins FOS Today to break down why Colorado is making moves to jump ship from the Pac-12. We also have an interview Zaire Wade — son of NBA hall-of-famer Dwyane Wade and a guard in the Basketball...

Senior Reporter AJ Perez investigated Minnesota's football program and found unsettling allegations suggesting a "cult-like atmosphere" under head coach P.J. Fleck. Perez joins Front Office Sports Today to dive into what he uncovered at the University of Minnesota, and how this — along with the allegations of hazing at Northwestern University — could be the beginning of a new wave of unearthing to...

Tomorrow afternoon, Barstool Sports will broadcast the Korn Ferry Tour NV5 Invitational with commentary from the hosts of its "Fore Play" podcast. Co-host Sam "Riggs" Bozoian joins newsletter co-author David Rumsey to break down how this deal came together and why the Korn Ferry Tour is a good fit for Barstool Sports. Plus, we have an interview with Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who has...

Kylian Mbappé, widely regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world, has received an offer worth over $1 billion to play in Saudia Arabia — for just a single year. Soccer journalist Ben Jacobs joins Front Office Sports Today to break down what the earth-shaking offer means for Mbappé, PSG, and the soccer world in general. Plus, Premier League CEO Richard Masters shares his thoughts on th...

Disney has held talks with the NFL and NBA on a potential stake sale and integration of the companies, but questions are rising about other media partners and journalistic ethics. CNBC media reporter Alex Sherman provides the latest on the talks. Later, we hear from MLS legend Cobi Jones on his experience playing in the last US World Cup and playing with David Beckham, and what those moments tell...

The day has finally arrived. After 19 years of playing professionally in Europe, Lionel Messi is set to make his MLS debut tonight with Inter Miami CF. Dan Courtemanche, EVP of Communications at MLS, joins us to give an inside look at how Messi came to play in the States — as well as MLS' streaming deal with Apple and Messi's impact on viewership. We've also got newsletter co-author Eric Fisher, w...

The Women's World Cup kicked off this morning in Australia and New Zealand, and the USWNT is attempting to do something unprecedented — win three World Cups in a row. Front Office Sports writer Doug Greenberg joins us to take a look at America's chances to make history, as well as the record amount of money invested into this year's tournament. Next, we're joined by USWNT captain Lindsey Horan — a...

This week alone, Lionel Messi is set to play his first MLS game, Premier League teams are flooding the United States, and the USWNT begins its quest for a third consecutive Women’s World Cup. Men In Blazers’ Roger Bennett joins FOS Today to make his case that this is the biggest moment in American soccer history — and why it’s only the beginning for the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

The Atlanta Braves are going public on Wednesday morning. Newsletter co-author Eric Fisher gives us some insight on the deal, plus the latest on the Arizona Diamondbacks' move from Bally Sports. Then, SlamBall makes its return to television this weekend on ESPN after two decades off-the-air. Mason Gordon, founder and CEO of SlamBall, comes on to share the sports' comeback story. Learn more about y...

In the few days since its release, Netflix's NFL docuseries "Quarterback" has garnered rave reviews and is one of the top shows on the streaming platform — raising speculation that the new series will overtake HBO's 'Hard Knocks' as the leading NFL reality show. Newsletter co-author David Rumsey shares his thoughts on whether or not Netflix can top HBO. We also have an interview with executives fr...

In an era of cord-cutting, Disney CEO Bob Iger is exploring selling stakes in Disney's linear and digital channels — including ESPN. Senior writer Mike McCarthy joins us to break down Iger's position — and why he thinks Iger is showing his hand with the announcement. We also hear from Senior Reporter A.J. Perez on a potential holdup with the Washington Commanders sale. Plus, ESPN Tennis commentato...

With the MLB All-Star Game behind us, we are officially at the midway point of the baseball season. Senior writer Owen Poindexter and newsletter co-author Eric Fisher take a look at how the new rule changes have affected the game, an unexpected connection between teams' payrolls and success, and what Shohei Ohtani's next contract could look like. Next, we are joined by USMNT and Fulham F.C. defend...

The U.S. Senate held a hearing on the proposed deal between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and FOS senior reporter AJ Perez spoke to leading senators on how the government could impact a defining deal for the future of golf. FOS reporter Amanda Christovich joins to discuss the bizarre situations involving Northwestern football coach Pat Fitzgerald and West Virginia basketba...

Religion of Sports is a media production company with one key tenet: sports matter. Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra wanted to tell stories of how sports impact humanity, and CEO Ameeth Sankaran gives us an inside look at what the production company is up to with Brady and Strahan, plus a new deal with FOX Sports. We also hear from senior reporter A.J. Perez on the sudden disbandment...