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ESPN is being hit with hundreds of layoffs. Senior writer Mike McCarthy joins to explain why the job cuts are happening, and why there was nothing the sports media giant could have done to avoid downsizing. We also have breaking news from Yahoo Sports' Senior Vice President Jon Shaw that Yahoo is acquiring peer-to-peer betting app Wagr. Shaw breaks down why peer-to-peer could be the future of spor...

Former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel joins the show to discuss what it's like being a quarterback with first round expectations, who he likes in this year's draft class, and how he would make a selection if he were in the room. We also get the latest on how the A's potential move to Las Vegas went down and the next steps in Nevada to making a deal happen. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

After agreeing to buy land for a new stadium in Las Vegas and Oakland mayor Sheng Thao ending negotiations with the MLB club, it seems that the Athletics' tenure in Oakland could be coming to an end. Former baseball executive David Samson joins the podcast to explain what he thinks is going on with the A's, and why a move to Las Vegas isn't exactly a done deal. Also, professional boxer Ryan Garcia...

It's 4/20, a day typically associated with one thing — cannabis. Weed. Ganja. Pot, if you will. In observance of the unofficial holiday, we brought on former NFL running back Ricky Williams to talk about the role cannabis has played not only on his career, but his life. Williams chats about cannabis improving his ability to play football, taking time to appreciate the things life has given him (wh...

David Samson saw a lot in his time as president of the Miami Marlins. He won a world series ring, hosted the all-star game, built a new baseball park, and was fired shortly after Derek Jeter took over as CEO. Samson shares his thoughts on the organization, the city of Miami, and the Yankees' legendary shortstop-turned-baseball-executive. We also get an update on the Washington Commanders sale from...

For months, the Glazer family has been considering bids from various suiters to buy Manchester United. After a lengthy process and several potentially record-breaking bids, the Glazers could be taking the legendary club off the market and settling on minority investments instead. Writer Doug Greenberg joins us to break down the latest with the legendary Premier League club. We also hear from Lawre...

Action Network's Darren Rovell makes his Front Office Sports Today debut talking about the rise of legalized sports betting in the United States and MLB teams selling alcohol into the eighth inning of baseball games. We also hear from Pamela Duckworth, Head of networks and originals at Fubo, on the future of how we watch sports in the era of cord-cutting. She shares her experience of how she came...

After a years-long saga, Dan Snyder has tentatively agreed on a deal to sell the Washington Commanders to private equity investor Josh Harris. Senior Reporter A.J. Perez joins the show to break down the details of that transaction. We then hear from ESPN's NBA analyst Doris Burke just in time for the NBA playoffs. Burke gives us all her takes for the playoffs, as well as some insight on her career...

Mat Ishbia has owned the Phoenix Suns for just over two months, and he is already facing some of the same allegations that forced former owner Robert Sarver to sell the team. Also, Editor-in-Chief Ernest Baker traveled to Akron, Ohio to get a first-hand look at LeBron James' I PROMISE program. He joins the show to detail what he saw, and how James is impacting the community of Akron. Learn more ab...

The NBA Play-in Tournament, which kicked off last night, is a relatively new concept meant to discourage NBA teams from tanking. We explain why that isn't necessarily the case, and why some teams are tanking harder this year than ever before. Afterwards, Gene Cook, eBay's VP of Global Collectibles, joins our Editor-in-Chief Ernest Baker to talk through how eBay helped skyrocket the collectibles in...

For today's episode, we decided to take a look into mental health and how it can impact the performance of professional athletes across a variety of sports. From Michael Phelps to Naomi Osaka, there have been a multitude of athletes that have spoken out to raise awareness for people struggling with their mental health. David Chadwick is the founder of RealResponse, an organization that provides to...

Robots are calling the strike zone across Triple-A baseball, and they could be coming to the major leagues soon. Sports Illustrated writer Emma Baccellieri joins us to talk about the implications robot umpires could have on the game, and what exactly constitutes a "perfect strike zone." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Arizona Coyotes are suing the city of Phoenix for $2.3 billion in damages, which is "coincidentally" how much they plan to spend on their new arena development in Tempe. Owen breaks down that story, and then we hear from Intersport Global President Brian Greybill on turning big sporting events like the Masters into full-fledged fan experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Today begins a tradition unlike any other. The Masters kicks off in Augusta, Georgia and we've got Senior Writer Mike McCarthy joining us to give us all the details we need to know for the hallowed event. PGA Tour commentator and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman gives us an inside look at the acclaimed tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sabrina Ionescu joins our Editor-in-Chief Ernest Baker to share a look on her journey as a basketball player, as well as the growth of her personal brand. We also hear Reporter Amanda Christovich's takeaways from UConn's national championship, and how the women's side of the tournament has skyrocketed in popularity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Endeavor merged two of the largest sports entertainment companies in WWE and the UFC to create a sports media juggernaut. Senior Reporter AJ Perez joins to break down that heavyweight deal. We also hear from Seattle Mariners President of Business Operations Catie Griggs on what it takes to run a baseball organization from behind-the-scenes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Doug Greenberg fills in for Owen to give an update on MLB after the league's opening weekend. We also hear from Belinda Oakley, CEO of Sodexo Live! to hear a behind-the-scenes look of what it's like feeding the fans of a major league stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening Day has come and gone, but there's still big news for baseball! The MiLB has reached a deal on a collective bargaining agreement for the first time in history, and we've brought on the man who broke the news himself - Athletic Senior Writer Evan Drellich. We also don't want you to forget about the final four coming up this weekend, so stay tuned for one last preview of the big dance. Learn...

Opening Day is here! The Athletic National Writer Eno Sarris joins us to take a look at the first day of the Major League Baseball regular season. He breaks down the new rule changes for the sport, and speculates on the best teams in the league division-by-division. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Final Four for the Women's NCAA Tournament is set, featuring one of the most anticipated matchups in college basketball between reigning champion South Carolina and offensive powerhouse Iowa. Amanda Christovich joins to break down the matchup and give all her takes on the upcoming Final Four. We also hear from our senior reporter AJ Perez with an update on the NFL owner's meetings in Phoenix,...

Reporter Amanda Christovich joins the pod to break down the unusual Final Four we find ourselves with in this year's Men's NCAA Tournament. We're also joined by Jim Cavale, the founder and CEO of INFLCR (think of LinkedIn for NIL athletes). Cavale shares his thoughts on the landscape of NIL, and how the NCAA could go about regulating it in the future. 00:00:45 - Why there is such an unusual Final...

We hear from Senior Reporter AJ Perez from the NFL owner's meetings in Phoenix, Arizona. He gives an update on the Dan Snyder saga and Roger Goodell's salary. We're also joined by Professional Fighters League founder Donn Davis to hear about the innovative new MMA league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2023 NWSL season kicks off tomorrow, and there's some lofty hopes for the league. Owen breaks down quotes from the commissioner, and then we hear from our own Amanda Christovich on the Sweet Sixteen and what's made Princeton's run so special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno is meeting with Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken, and while we don’t know exactly what they’re going to say, we do know there's a lot to talk about between the two. We break down the saga that has unfolded between the MLB team and the city of its namesake. We also hear from MLS NEXT Pro president Charles Altchek on the developmental soccer league. Learn more about...

After breaking down the madness that happened in the first two rounds of the men's and women's NCAA Tournament, we are joined by ESPN analyst Jay Williams to talk about his playing career, his time on ESPN (especially with Stephen A. Smith), and his thoughts on the current landscape of sports media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices