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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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Top-Earning Players Chase World Cup 21.11.2022 5:42

The World Cup features several of the world's highest-paid soccer players, F1's final race takes place, NFL Sunday Ticket rights are still up for grabs, and the World Series generates $78 million in economic impact for Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Agencies Dominated by Five Giants 18.11.2022 5:40

CAA leads Forbes most-valuable sports agencies list, the Royals' move could keep the Chiefs in place, NASCAR starts a division in Brazil, and Liberty Media splits off the Atlanta Braves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA Wary of Match-Fixing with $100B Expected World Cup Bets 17.11.2022 5:46

FIFA's concerned with match-fixing, the NFL strikes a deal with Skydance Media, Warner Bros. cuts its sports division's workforce, and NYCFC gets a sports stadiums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA’s World Cup Gender Gap 16.11.2022 5:38

The Men's World Cup sees a much higher purse than the women's, Nike plans to launch a trading plaform in the metaverse, Rock Hill agrees to a settlement with the Carolina Panthers, and Wynn offers a $1 million Formula 1 package. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Liverpool Could Spark Bidding War 15.11.2022 5:42

The richest sports team owner want Liverpool FC, Jeff Bezos doesn't deny interest in the Commanders, the Los Angeles Angels could have $300 million in repairs, and it could be years for the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights move to be approved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Controversy vs. Cash at World Cup 14.11.2022 6:03

The World Cup is expected to deliver record revenue for FIFA, plans for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are in motion, Tennis Australia secures its biggest media deal ever, and the fate of the Arizona Coyotes rests in the hands of the public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon Bounces Back After Record Breaking Losses 11.11.2022 6:02

Amazon bounces back, Formula 1's U.S. popularity grows, Michael Andlauer is a frontrunner for the Ottawa Senators, and Endeavor reports earnings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A’s $12B Oakland Plan Still Alive 10.11.2022 5:58

The Oakland A's continue searching for a new ballpark, Newcastle United gets an injection, Teqball looks to join the Olympics, and California rejects sports betting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bears One Step Closer to New Stadium 09.11.2022 6:15

The Chicago Bears clear another stadium hurdle, Nintendo and Planet Fitness report earnings, and Matthew McConaughey is reportedly joining Jeff Bezos' bid for the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester City Posts Record Year Boosted By Full Crowds 08.11.2022 5:56

Manchester City and Take-Two Interactive report earnings, Apple builds an ad network ahead of its MLS deal, and Kevin Durant is interested in buying the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIFA: Keep ‘Political Battles’ Out of World Cup 07.11.2022 5:53

FIFA urges fans to avoid politics at the World Cup, FuboTV reports earnings, Gonzaga could join the Big 12, and Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z look at the Washington Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASCAR Races Back With 4% TV Growth in 2022 04.11.2022 4:55

NASCAR is poised to wrap up its 2022 season with a bounce back year, WWE generates $304.6 million in revenue in Q3, Kevin Durant and Joe Tsai get ready for the MLS Cup final, and Under Armour gets back on track after lackluster results earlier this fiscal year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Jumps Into Dispute Hindering Nationals’ Sale 03.11.2022 5:46

MLS is trying to answer questions around a Washington Nationals sale, Paramount+ adds subscribers, Formula 1 strikes deals with U.S. companies, and TMRW Sports announces a list of "strategic investors." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Premier League Replaces $459M NFT Deal Frozen by Crypto Winter 02.11.2022 5:48

The Premier League signs a deal with Sorare, Electronic Arts reports earnings, the Ottawa Senators are on the market, and multiple groups are interested in an NWSL expansion franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Women’s Soccer Continues to Grow, Drawing More Investors 01.11.2022 6:01

Women's soccer gets more investment, the Nashville Predators near a $775 million valuation, an unnamed SPAC is nearing a stake in Udinese, and MLB's commissioner doesn't believe Oakland will keep its team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Cup Could Make November Biggest Betting Month in History 31.10.2022 6:12

November could be the biggest sports betting month in U.S. history, Comcast considers selling Sky DE, Columbia reports Q3 earnings, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India is equalizing men's and women's pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phillies Could Become Big Draw Again with World Series Win 28.10.2022 6:00

The Phillies' have a lot at stake in their World Series appearance, Amazon's sales climb, Apple's revenue falls, and the NWSL's championship game highlights the league's growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Brand Value Grows with Jersey Patches on Horizon 27.10.2022 5:54

MLB's brand strength grows, tension around the 2022 FIFA World Cup intensifies, China wants to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, and LeBron is among the athletes investing in Mitchell & Ness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Air:2022.10.26] Serena Williams Claims She’s ‘Not Retired’ from Tennis 26.10.2022 5:45

Serena Williams' chances of returning to tennis are "very high," the NWSL has "ammo" for its next media rights negotiations, Porsche is finalizing a deal to buy 50% of the Williams racing taem, and Adidas is ending it relationship with Ye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Explored European-Style Promotion/Relegation System 25.10.2022 5:42

The NBA explores a new format to combat tanking, fans aren't going to the World Cup because of expenses, Formula 1 is exploring an all-female racing series, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big 12 Is Reportedly Nearing New Media Deal 24.10.2022 6:05

The Big 12 is reportedly close to a new media deal, NFL owners vote on who covers legal bills for the Rams' move, Serie A looks to expand its overseas reach, and Jon Gruden's lawsuit survives another legal challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Titans Stadium Could Get Most Public Money Ever for An NFL Project 21.10.2022 6:05

The Tennessee Titans could receive the most public money ever for an NFL project, new data released by the NCAA reveals the extent of pandemic budget declines during the 2020-21 season, FIFA rejects several bids for media rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and the Professional Fights League links up with DAZN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thirty Five Ventures Latest to Invest in Major League Pickleball 20.10.2022 6:50

Thirty Five Ventures purchases a Major League Pickleball expansion team, Memphis is ramping up its sports investments with a $684 million project, FIFA receives backlash for failing to commit to creating a compensation fund for migrant workers, and Inter Milan is the latest soccer club to land on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venetian Plans $1B in Renovations Ahead of Vegas F1 Race 19.10.2022 6:08

The Venetian is investing billions in renovations ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights proposal could be rejected, Fox and News Corp. are considering a merger, and SiriusXM is looking to invest in more live sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Cup Ticket Sales Near 3M, Residents Kicked Out of Homes 18.10.2022 6:42

Qatar is nearing its population in World Cup ticket sales, Comcast shutters G4 TV, Roblox reports favorable user growth, and the Tennessee Titans are one step closer to a domed stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices