Front Office Sports Today

Everton narrowly escaped relegation from the English Premier League, and in their stead falls Leicester City, Leeds United, and Southampton F.C. Senior Writer Owen Poindexter breaks down what relegation could mean for each of the clubs. Next, we hear from CBS Sports Golazo Network's Susannah Collins and Jeff Gerttula of CBS Sports on the emerging soccer network. We discussed why they felt a 24/7 s...

In today's episode, we spoke with two U.S. veterans and Para-sport gold medalists Jen Lee and Christy Gardner. Both Lee and Gardner suffered injuries that led to amputation, but they did not let that stop them from competing in sports at the highest level. Hear their inspiring stories of how they overcame their injuries, what led them to Para-sports, and how they continue to serve outside the unif...

We look back on the week’s top stories, including Michael Block’s miracle shot, the Oakland A’s saga, and ESPN layoffs. Then Jim Courier joins to look ahead to the French Open. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we get an update from Front Office Sports senior writer Michael McCarthy on life at ESPN. McCarthy talks about the most recent round of layoffs, the troubles around their business model, and ESPN's role in the upcoming NBA media rights negotiations. Next, we are joined by Irwin Kishner — a lawyer with over three decades of experience helping teams negotiate major deals. He shar...

In 2017, NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a spinal-cord injury that temporarily paralyzed him from the waist-down, bringing his once-promising career to a sudden halt. Shazier has regained the use of his legs, and while his football days are over — his career is just getting started. Shazier joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about his amazing personal triumph, his continued love for the...

Over the last decade, ESPN's Mike Greenberg has established himself as one of the most central gravitational forces in sports media. Greeny joins Senior Writers Mike McCarthy and Owen Poindexter to talk about the ins and outs of his morning show 'Get Up,' layoffs at ESPN, and the NBA Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NHL sideline reporter Emily Kaplan joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about what it's like working on the sidelines of an NHL game. She shares her thoughts on being a female in a male-dominated industry, the high-pressure situations of reporting NHL games, gives her pick for who takes home the Stanley Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The WNBA returns tonight! To kick off the season, we are joined by the New York Liberty’s new forward Breanna Stewart. Before coming to New York, Stewart spent six years with the Seattle Storm where she won two WNBA Championships, two finals MVPs, four all-star bids, and a regular season MVP award. Stewart talks about the transition from Seattle to New York, her new signature show with Puma, and w...

Voters in Arizona rejected all three propositions for the Arizona Coyotes to build an entertainment district in Tempe. Senior Reporter AJ Perez joins us to give an update on the future of the Coyotes, as well as a look into the ongoing sale of the Ottawa Senators. Next, we are joined by Donald De La Haye — Creator of the YouTube channel Deestroying. De La Haye shares his journey from being forced...

Robert Griffin III's time as an NFL quarterback may have come to an end, but that doesn't mean he's done with the game of football. RGIII joins us to talk about his journey from the gridiron to the broadcast booth with ESPN. Tune in to hear how RGIII got started as an analyst (even though he didn't want the job), his aspirations as a media professional, and his thoughts on the Commanders sale. Lea...

The NBA Western Conference Finals tip off tonight, but the biggest drama will be off the court. Fourteen teams have a chance at the number one pick in the NBA Draft Lottery and the right to select French phenom Victor Wembanyama. We dive into what the hype is all about and who has the best odds. Later, we hear from NBA Africa CEO Victor Williams on the unique connections the NBA is creating throug...

Tom Brady is in "deep discussions" to acquire a minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Front Office Sports senior writer Owen Poindexter raises questions about the deal, including how it will impact Brady's broadcast deal with FOX and if he will truly ever step away from the game of football. Next, we hear from Barrett Sallee, Analyst at CBS Sports HQ and host at Sirius XM, on how Deio...

The sale of Manchester United is finally reaching a conclusion as the Glazers appear to have selected a preferred bidder. Plus, we take a look at the latest with Adidas, Peloton, and the Oakland A’s. After that we hear from Lanny Smith, retired NBA player and founder of Actively Black. He discusses how he sought to fill a gap with his company and saw sales soar. We also get into representation in...

The NFL is releasing the schedule for the 2023-24 season tonight at 8 p.m. ET, and with it comes a litany of changes. Mike McCarthy, Senior Writer at Front Office Sports, breaks down the biggest innovations coming to next season's schedule. Next, we hear from Bob Lynch, founder and CEO of SponserUnited. Lynch gives us an inside look at innovations coming to the world of branding and sponsorships w...

Just when it looked like the Oakland A's situation was clearing up, the team threw another curveball into the mix. Former Miami Marlins president and CEO David Samson joins to add some clarity to the A's saga, as well as other news around the league. But first, we hear from Front Office Sports Reporter Amanda Christovich on the recent reports involving college sports and gambling. Learn more about...

The Arizona Coyotes search for a new home may finally be coming to an end. After taking up temporary residence at Arizona State's Mullet Arena, approval for a new arena is on the ballet in Tempe this week. Arizona Coyotes President and CEO Xavier Guterriez joins us to break down their proposal to the city of Tempe, their plan to gain voter approval, and how (if approved) they are going to build th...

Alabama's baseball coach was fired after his alleged connections to suspicious betting activity. Action Network's Darren Rovell joins us to discuss exactly what went down in Tuscaloosa, and the drama unfolding between Penn and Barstool Sports. Next, we hear from Ben Johnson, Sail GP's Senior VP of Strategy & Commercial Development. Johnson describes the high-tech sailboats you'll have to see to be...

It's a big weekend for races as the Kentucky Derby kicks off tomorrow, followed up by the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. First up, we hear from Senior Writer Mike McCarthy on Ian Rapoport's foray into horse racing. He gives us all the details on Rapoport's horse in the derby, and how he got involved with Churchill Downs in the first place. Next, we're joined by the Miami Dolphins' Chief Revenue Offic...

The classic horse race at Churchill Downs is taking place for the 149th time this weekend. We're joined by Churchill Downs VP of Sales & Strategy Sarah Contardo to talk about the Kentucky Derby's history and the innovations they're bringing to the race this year. Afterward, we hear from FanDuel TV Anchor Todd Schrupp - a horse-racing romantic. He breaks down what makes the Kentucky Derby so specia...

ONE Championship is a first-of-its-kind martial arts league based out of Singapore. Created by Chatri Sityodtong, the league has dominated the Asian sports market and is looking to break into the United States. Sityodtong describes how he grew ONE Championship into the powerhouse it is today, his plan for cracking into the American sports landscape, and how he overcame incredible personal challeng...

Green Bay could host the 2025 NFL Draft, the Ottawa Senators have another celebrity interested in buying the team, and the Oakland A's owner is facing protests from fans but MLB highlight replays appeared to have covered them up — temporarily. After we hit on the biggest news heading into today, we hear from Bay Frazier — the president and CEO of VaynerSports' new basketball division. Frazier hits...

After his all-american season with the University of Houston, Marcus Sasser is gearing up for a career in the NBA. We talked with Sasser about his future in basketball, his time with the University of Houston and what he's doing to prepare for this year's NBA Draft. But first, we catch up with Action Network's Darren Rovell to take a look back at the 2023 NFL Draft. From the Texans picking second...

The NBA ratified its new collective bargaining agreement with big changes to its investing rules, drug testing, contract rules, and a new mid-season tournament. We break down the five biggest changes, then hear from Supercross star Ken Roczen on the thrilling and dangerous life of a motorcycle racer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The day NFL fans have been waiting for since the Super Bowl is finally here. The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft starts tonight, impacting the future of all 32 NFL teams. To give us a preview of what to expect tonight, we are joined by ESPN's NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. We also hear from our senior writer Mike McCarthy on ESPN's role in popularizing the NFL Draft. Long before ESPN came around...

Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of collectibles marketplace Goldin, joins Front Office Sports Today! Goldin dives deep into the collectibles landscape: Hear how he received a handful of extremely rare vintage baseball cards for just $1 per card, his take on today’s collectibles market, and his new Netflix show — ‘King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...