Front Office Sports Today

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  NFL Ratings Dip, Steve Belichick Resigns, Knicks Ticket Refunds 18.09.2026 11mnt

  NFL Week 1 ratings fall 13% despite a reshuffled broadcast schedule across networks Steve Belichick resigns from UNC as investigation into program culture closes Knicks suspend ticket sales after pricing error, refunds coming for fans LeBron James to earn $15 million a year in a new Polymarket endorsement deal Hawks bring back “Single AF Night" as part of 15 themed nights this season. Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/17/26 - CFB Ratings Surge, Joe Buck’s $108M Deal, Knicks Ticket Shock 17.09.2026 14mnt

  14 million viewers watched Ohio State–Texas on Saturday, the most-watched Week 2 college football game on record Joe Buck reportedly to sign six-year, $108M extension to stay at ESPN Lane Kiffin’s return this weekend to Oxford for LSU–Ole Miss is the most anticipated and tense game in memory WTA relocates Finals and headquarters to Charlotte starting in 2027 Single-game tickets went on sale for the Knicks, as get-in price to watch Oct. 20 opener vs. 76ers start at $1,300 Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A Conversation with Ndamukong Suh & Jay Williams on the Business of Life After Sports 16.09.2026 28mnt

  Jay Williams and Ndamukong Suh discuss life beyond the playing field, their friendship and business ventures, and where they see sports heading next. The conversation covers NBA expansion, NFL, NIL, sports media, youth sports, and the evolving role of athletes as investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/16/26 - Silver Talks Clippers Fallout, Ole Miss Braces for Kiffin Return, Novig CEO on Sweeney Backlash 16.09.2026 13mnt

  Adam Silver addresses Clippers punishment, WNBA search, EuroLeague, and Portland’s future Extra police presence ahead of Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss vs. LSU Men’s leagues unite against betting threats but leave out WNBA Novig CEO says Sydney Sweeney drove the direction of the company's nude ad The most-talked-about moments from FOS’s Asset Class event in NYC Stephen A. Smith says Pat McAfee has a different set of rules at ESPN Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/15/26 - NFL Kickoff Ratings Dip, Ballmer Accepts Punishment, Sweeney Ad Backlash 15.09.2026 13mnt

  NBC’s NFL kickoff game draws 25.1M viewers, Netflix’s Australia game draws 18.5M viewers Steve Ballmer says Clippers will accept NBA’s $30M fine, as Kawhi Leonard is traded back to Toronto NBA Board of Governors to discuss Seattle, Vegas, and NBA Europe expansion Top tennis players pause public prize-money fight after $30M Grand Slam win Sydney Sweeney–Novig sports betting ad draws backlash from female athletes Ben Horney previews FOS’s Asset Class event Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/14/26 - US Open Crowns Champs, ESPN’s Ted Cruz Controversy, FOS Tonight Premieres 14.09.2026 13mnt

  Elena Rybakina and Alexander Zverev win first US Open titles, record $5.5M each ESPN draws criticism for giving Sen. Ted Cruz nine minutes on College GameDay Steve Sarkisian’s brushed-off ESPN interviews spark controversy after Texas win Myles Garrett out at least four weeks after knee surgery Host Matt Iseman joins to chat Front Office Sports Tonight, which premieres nationwide today Texas freshman wins $1.2M during College GameDay kicking contest Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A Conversation with NFL RedZone Host Scott Hanson on Season 18, Ads and the ESPN Merger 12.09.2026 13mnt

  NFL RedZone Host Scott Hanson joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Returning for year two of the Lowe's Earn Your Sunday campaign • RedZone hitting its 300th episode milestone this season • How the Octobox segment actually gets produced each week • What fans can expect from commercials on RedZone this year • How the NFL and ESPN merger affects RedZone's production Chapters 00:00 Intro and the Lowe's Earn Your Sunday campaign 03:07 Preparing for season 18 of RedZone 03:57 RedZone hitting its 300th episode 05:43 How the Octobox segment actually works 07:23 Concerns about too many primetime games 09:19 What fans can expect from ads this season 11:10 How the NFL and ESPN merger affects RedZone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A Conversation with Kirk Herbstreit on Pat McAfee, Lane Kiffin's LSU Chaos and His Dog Peter 11.09.2026 25mnt

  College GameDay Analyst Kirk Herbstreit joins Ellyn Briggs of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Surviving the season on little sleep with new partner Celsius • Launching a merch line for his dog Peter with his sons • The legal chaos around LSU rostering former NFL players • Whether college football needs clearer instant replay rules • What people get wrong about Pat McAfee Chapters 00:00 Intro and his new partnership with Celsius 02:12 How much sleep he gets during football season 03:45 Launching a merch line for his dog Peter 08:36 The LSU rostering controversy and Lane Kiffin 13:15 The controversial call in the Western Michigan game 16:20 Content creators taking over major sporting events 20:42 What people get wrong about Pat McAfee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/11/26 - LSU-SEC Standoff Cools, LIV Golf’s $495M Exit, Netflix’s Sports Doc Fatigue 11.09.2026 15mnt

  LSU reportedly avoids expulsion vote after locking its roster without ex-NFL players LIV Golf bankruptcy reveals PIF’s $495M post-exit loan, Jon Rahm tops creditors Australian Open reaffirms best-of-five format after CEO suggested considering shorter matches Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless tape surprise reunion New book “The Playbook” breaks down why NFL front-office strategy is more important than X’s and O’s Netflix exec admits streamer greenlit “too many” sports documentaries Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A Conversation with Noah Eagle on Calling the 49ers vs Rams Netflix Game in Australia 10.09.2026 13mnt

  Netflix NFL Announcer Noah Eagle joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Calling the 49ers and Rams game live from Melbourne, Australia • Broadcasting to a mix of diehard fans and first time viewers • His dream broadcast partner and working alongside Luke Kuechly • Why viral clips like his dad impression happen organically • His summer routine with broadcasting legend Ian Eagle Chapters 00:00 Intro and the 49ers vs Rams matchup in Australia 03:30 Calling a game for a global streaming audience 05:22 His dream broadcast analyst to work with 06:38 New tech elements Netflix could bring to the broadcast 07:29 What non sporting event he would want to call 09:09 Do viral clips happen organically or by design 10:22 His dad Ian Eagle's summer routine 11:44 Looking ahead to the next FOS Tuned In event Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/10/26 - LSU Won’t Add NFL Players, CFP Talks 24-Team Format With ESPN, Alcaraz-Shelton Ends at 3 A.M. 10.09.2026 13mnt

  LSU finalizes roster without ex-NFL players Wright and Harris, cooling SEC standoff College Football Playoff opens 30-day exclusive negotiating window with ESPN on 24-team expansion Lionel Messi reaches agreement to buy Spain’s Eldense, his second Spanish club Ben Shelton outlasts Carlos Alcaraz in latest-ever US Open finish, ending at 3:34 AM NFL season preview with FOS Tonight host Matt Iseman Jalen Brunson to host SNL’s season 52 premiere on September 26 Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/9/26 - SEC Seeks Right to Expel LSU, MAC Appeals WMU Loss, LIV Golf Files for Bankruptcy 09.09.2026 14mnt

  SEC amends lawsuit, seeking legal authority to expel LSU from the conference MAC formally appeals Western Michigan's controversial loss to Michigan LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tennis Australia CEO floats shorter men's matches at Grand Slams Georgia football puts highlights behind a new $20 monthly paywall Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/8/26 - Big Ten Replay Controversy, Goodell's Four-Year Extension, LeBron Picks Polymarket 08.09.2026 12mnt

  Western Michigan questions the Big Ten's replay process after Michigan's controversial finish Bill Belichick stays quiet on UNC's ongoing staff conduct investigation NFL owners extend commissioner Roger Goodell's contract for four more years LeBron James signs a new football focused deal with prediction market Polymarket Kirk Herbstreit's dog Peter gets his own merchandise line Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/4/26 - Judge Clears Pros for College, Good Good CEO Out, Russini Plots Comeback 04.09.2026 14mnt

  Louisiana judge clears 42 players to return to college, including ex-pros headed to LSU Good Good Golf CEO and president resign after Callaway ad backlash NFL RedZone’s Scott Hanson promises fewer commercials this season Dianna Russini “absolutely” planning a sports media return, Barstool the front-runner FOS Tonight host Matt Iseman chats with Lane Kiffin and the current state of college football Hugh Jackman in talks to buy a stake in Norwich City Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/3/26 - Clippers-Kawhi Penalized, Tiger’s DUI Plea, Schrager’s ESPN Show 03.09.2026 14mnt

  The NBA fines the Clippers $30 million and strips five draft picks over Kawhi Leonard’s deals Tiger Woods pleads no contest, loses his driver’s license for five years Stan Kroenke closes in on $4 billion deal to buy the Angels ESPN hands Peter Schrager a daily 2 p.m. show starting Sept. 10 Pat McAfee lands his Hollywood debut in Netflix’s “The Mosquito Bowl” Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  Breaking: NBA Finds Clippers Violated Salary Cap, Bans Ballmer for a Year 02.09.2026 7mnt

  FOS editor-in-chief Dan Roberts joins Baker to discuss the breaking news from the NBA. The NBA released its findings in the Clippers–Kawhi Leonard case Wednesday afternoon, saying the team illegally circumvented the league’s salary cap by funneling millions of dollars to Leonard through third parties. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been banned from the league for a year, and the team has been stripped of five first-round picks and fined $30 million. The draft penalties begin in 2029. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/2/26 - Kroenke Buys Angels, LSU-SEC Court Showdown, Cubs’ TikTok Rom-Com 02.09.2026 13mnt

  Stan Kroenke agrees to buy the Angels in a deal that could break MLB’s sale record LSU and the SEC head to court Thursday over ex-NFL players’ eligibility UCLA fires AD after record deficits for seven consecutive years Tony Romo pleads no contest to OWI, hints at eventual CBS return Cubs launch scripted TikTok rom-com series “Nine Innings to Love” Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  9/1/26 - LIV Golf’s Bankruptcy Bet, Messi Retires, Seahawks $9.6B Sale 01.09.2026 13mnt

  LIV Golf may file for bankruptcy protection as soon as next week Lionel Messi announces his retirement from Argentina’s national team First at FOS: Seahawks runners-up offered ownership stake in $9.6 billion sale Scottie Scheffler breaks Tiger Woods’s PGA Tour career earnings record Good Good Golf looks to recover after controversial ad with Callaway Venus Williams sets record for latest start time in US Open history at 12:13 a.m. Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  A Conversation with Hall of Fame Coach Geno Auriemma on the UConn Dynasty and NIL Chaos 31.08.2026 9mnt

  Hall of Fame Coach Geno Auriemma joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • The new Apple TV docuseries on UConn's 40 year dynasty • How his coaching style has evolved over four decades • Managing stars like Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Paige Bueckers • Watching former players reshape the WNBA and its new CBA • Why he thinks NIL and the transfer portal are killing mid-majors Chapters 00:00 Intro and the new UConn dynasty documentary 00:38 Why he agreed to do the docuseries 01:42 How his coaching style has evolved 02:47 Managing stars with different personalities 04:03 Former players reshaping the WNBA 05:27 Moments he considered leaving UConn 06:45 Why NIL and the portal are killing mid-majors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  8/31/26 - US Open Pay Fight, NFL's Olympic Push, Aaron Donald Returns 31.08.2026 14mnt

  US Open sets record player pay, but sidesteps the revenue share players are demanding NFL and NFLPA finalizing terms for players to compete in flag football at LA 28 Olympics Natasha Cloud calls the WNBA culture war an "intentional distraction" and asks the league to ban Enes Kanter Freedom A federal court ruling puts a chunk of Kalshi's sports betting business in jeopardy Aaron Donald comes out of retirement on a $20 million deal with the Rams Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices