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Sports is big business. Here's your daily brief. Front Office Sports Today is your morning briefing on the deals, decisions and cultural moments shaping the industry. Hosted by Baker Machado, with reporting from the Front Office Sports newsroom. Weekdays in under 12 minutes, ready at 6 a.m. ET. Plus longform conversations throughout the week with athletes, analysts, and executives shaping the game. Subscribe now and turn on notifications.

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The Big Game is Coming to Vegas 13.02.2023 18:51

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII less than 24 hours ago, and we are already looking ahead to next year's big game in Vegas. We also have some news on the ongoing saga with the Washington Commanders, and CNBC Reporter Alex Sherman joins us to talk about the big changes happening inside Disney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rodger Goodell's State of the Union 10.02.2023 14:05

Rodger Goodell made his annual speech on the state of the NFL. Senior Reporter AJ Perez joins us from Phoenix to take a look at what the commissioner had to say. There's also a controversial proposal for a new 80-team super league in European soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The King has been Crowned 09.02.2023 15:06

LeBron James stands alone as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's nearly 40-year-old record. Two of our reporters also give us an update from Phoenix leading up to Super Bowl LVII. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Biggest Sports Betting Day in U.S. History 08.02.2023 19:32

Americans are expected to make $16 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. We spoke to American Gaming Association executive Casey Clark on what it means for the industry. Also, the Phoenix Suns sale is official, but the Timberwolves sale is suddenly in doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester City is in Hot Water 07.02.2023 20:45

Manchester City has been charged with over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules in the past decade, MLB is considering reclaiming local rights of 14 teams from the near-bankrupt Bally Sports, and our own Amanda Christovich hops on to talk about what happens to a company when a Super Bowl ad flops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Ekeler is Finding New Ways to Connect with Fans 06.02.2023 20:04

Austin Ekeler hopped on the show to talk about his new platform called Eksperience, where he's innovating new ways to connect with his fans. We also look into Ford's reentry into Formula 1, and the creation of Fanatics' new live-streaming service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Brand New Pro Bowl 03.02.2023 21:15

We dive into the NFL’s major Pro Bowl pivot and how it’s designed to target youth athletes. Plus the drama around Madison Square Garden’s future heats up, and the Baltimore Orioles seek a big commitment from Maryland while the Angelos family roils through a succession battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gronk Kicks Off Front Office Sports Today 02.02.2023 14:18

Our debut episode! Super Bowl ticket prices skyrocket, private equity closes in on top European soccer leagues, and Rob Gronkowski stops in to say hi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Future of the Rays Ballpark is Still Up in the Air 01.02.2023 6:13

Hurdles remain for Rays future ballpark despite mayor's approval, Ohio State and Michigan are driving profits for the Big Ten, the cost of attending the super bowl is through the roof, and cricket might be coming to the 2028 Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bundesliga Revisits Media Rights Sale 31.01.2023 6:12

Bundesliga considers selling a stake in a media rights subsidiary, the Australian Open draws better-than-expected attendance, Goldman Sachs eyes an investment in Serie A's media business, and Michael Jordan's deal with Nike pays off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formula 1 Strikes Media Deal Covering Southeast Asia, Other Territories 30.01.2023 6:14

Formula 1 strikes a deal with BeIN Sports, Switzerland faces pushback over FIFA loans, JPMorgan Chase & Co. expresses interest in Serie A's media business, and the NCAA's revenue reaches $1.14 billion for 2021-22. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Largest RSN Owner in U.S. Prepares for Bankruptcy 27.01.2023 6:00

Diamond Sports Group prepares for bankruptcy, English teams spent more than $2 billion on player contracts in 2022, the San Diego Padres cap season-ticket sales, and AC Milan's sale is under investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baltimore Orioles Feud Intensifies With New Legal Filing 26.01.2023 5:59

The Baltimore Orioles' family feud heightens, the Women's Premier League teams are revealed, Sapphire Sport raises $181 million, and Manchester United bidders are learning toward a full takeover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

European Soccer Team Owners Seek Foreign Investments 25.01.2023 5:48

Middle East consortiums force Man Utd and Liverpool owners to consider full and partial sales, charter travel discussions in the WNBA heat up, Niantic launches "NBA All-World," and Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix anticipates double economic impact of the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glazers Could Maintain Control of Manchester United 24.01.2023 6:00

The Glazers could keep a part of Manchester United, two Pac-12 senior executives are fired, a new high school athletics facility could generate $65 million in annual revenue, and the Association of Pickleball Professionals announce TV deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA Set to Test Its Popularity, Weigh Expansion in Canada 23.01.2023 5:34

The WNBA schedules a game in Canada, Big 12 legacy schools forgo revenue, Nintendo plans to increase production on Switch units, and LAFC secures the country's largest naming rights deal for a soccer-specific stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA’s European Presence Grows With BBC Deal 20.01.2023 5:56

The NBA inks a U.K. broadcasting deal, Courtside Ventures closes its third fund, Anheuser-Busch buys three minutes of national air time for the Super Bowl, and Microsoft announces plans to cut 10,000 jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chicago Bears ‘Focused’ Only on New Stadium in Arlington Heights 19.01.2023 5:45

The Bears focus on their move, Olympique Lyonnais' owner explores going public, the world's five top-grossing mobile games generate $7.2 billion, and Miami Grand Prix organizers announce changes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple Making Move for Premier League Domestic Rights 18.01.2023 5:47

Apple considers bidding for domestic Premier League rights, Paris Saint-Germain is set to leave its home stadium, TaylorMade Golf invests in PopStroke, and the FIFA Women's World Cup has already sold more than 500,000 tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Looking to Move Into Streaming Era with New Hire 17.01.2023 5:40

MLB hires a Sinclair executive, Old Trafford could be demolished, Technogym's owner hangs on to his shares, and the NWSL raises its salary cap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saudi Club Reportedly Ready to Offer Messi $300M Per Year 13.01.2023 5:46

Lionel Messi receives offers from several clubs, Lewis Hamilton could be a Manchester United owner, LAFC condenses its ownership, and the Boston Red Sox are not up for sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FTX Bankruptcy Hits Tom Brady 12.01.2023 5:51

Tom Brady owns more than 1.1 million common shares in now-bankrupt FTX, Formula 1 teams disagree on entrance fees, Conventry City FC is acquired, and plans to build 32 esports stadiums are revealed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Man City’s Revenue First Among European Domestic Champs 11.01.2023 5:57

Manchester City generates the most revenue of European domestic soccer champions, Cleveland's mayor wants any new or renovation stadium to be a community asset, FC Barcelona announced plans to upgrade Spotify Camp Nou, and Patrick Mahomes becomes a part owner of an NWSL team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formula 1 Aiming for $500M Haul from Vegas GP 10.01.2023 6:03

Formula 1 targets $500 million for its Las Vegas race, Bowlero has its best year yet, Landmark Development proposes upgrades to Soldier Field, and New York sets another sports betting record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA Caps Agents’ Pay After $623M Year 09.01.2023 5:43

FIFA introduces commission caps, the IIHF wants a decision from the NHL on whether it'll play in the 2026 Olympics, Cadillac teams up with Andretti Global to enter Formula 1, and Peloton agrees to a $19 million fine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices