Front Office Sports Today
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Front Office Sports Today is a daily morning briefing that covers the business side of sports, including deals, decisions, and cultural moments. Hosted by Baker Machado, the podcast features reporting from the Front Office Sports newsroom. Episodes are under 12 minutes and are released weekdays at 6 a.m. ET, with longer interviews throughout the week.
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A Conversation with Randy Levine on the Yankees' $2.6B Apollo Deal and the Protect College Sports Act 02.10.2026 20минRandy Levine joins Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports to discuss: •The Yankees' outlook after sweeping the Red Sox in the Wild Card series •How the Yankees' $2.6 billion Apollo financing deal came together •The Senate's bipartisan vote on the Protect College Sports Act •Pushback from agents, athletes and the Congressional Black Caucus •Possible House amendments and Trump's role in getting the bill passed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
10/2/26 - ‘Inside the NBA’ Expands, CFP Nears 24 Teams, Wemby Rejects Betting Deals 02.10.2026 13минCFP leaders move closer to a 24-team Playoff as ESPN talks continue Victor Wembanyama says he’ll never promote sports betting companies WTA announces equal prize money at all combined 1000 events in 2027 Rebecca Lowe joins Netflix for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil FOS reporter Ryan Glasspiegel chats about ESPN expanding Inside the NBA to 25 dates in Charles Barkley’s announced final season Caitlin Clark’s first Nike signature shoe nearly sells out in two hours 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 -
A Conversation with Senator Ted Cruz about the Protect College Sports Act 01.10.2026 23минSenator Ted Cruz joins Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports to discuss: •The Senate passing the Protect College Sports Act 77 to 22 •How the bill addresses the transfer portal and eligibility rules •Preserving women's and Olympic sports at smaller schools •The Lane Kiffin rule restricting in-season coaching moves •Getting the House to vote before Election Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices -
10/1/26 - MLB Playoff Empty Seats, CFB Viewership Down 11%, Tomlin Unveils ‘Minecraft’ City 01.10.2026 14минDaytime MLB playoff games draw thousands short of sellouts in Atlanta and Houston WNBA playoff format criticized after No. 8 Liberty upsets No. 1 Lynx College football viewership down 11% through September according to Nielsen Kirk Herbstreit reportedly re-signs with TNF, with outs if Sean McVay becomes available ASU hockey coach placed on leave amid calls for investigation into training program that caused player to collapse Mike Tomlin unveils his 12-year Minecraft city on YouTube 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 -
9/30/26 - Man City Found Guilty, NBA’s $12B Vegas Race, College Sports Bill Passes 30.09.2026 14минCBS draws 24.9M for Ravens-Cowboys in Rio, most-watched international NFL game ever Premier League confirms Manchester City guilty of all serious financial charges NBA reviewing three finalist bids for Las Vegas team at $12B to $13B price Trail Blazers say they’re committed to staying in Portland amid arena talks Senate passes Protect College Sports Act 77–22, bill heads to the House LeBron James commutes from Sixers practice to NYC by helicopter 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 -
9/29/26 - Giants Land McCarthy, MLB Wild Card Begins, LeBron’s Knicks Dream 29.09.2026 13минGiants trade a 2027 fifth-round pick for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy MLB attendance grows for fourth straight year as playoffs begin Jalen Duren skips Pistons media day, rejects $200M offer Nikola Jokić plans to sign with Denver next summer, possibly record deal FOS reporter Eric Fisher previews MLB wild-card round on NBC/Peacock LeBron James says he envisioned joining the Knicks before their title 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 -
9/28/26 - College Sports Bill Vote, Man City Found Guilty, Phillies Survive Collapse 28.09.2026 14минSenate holds final vote Monday on the Protect College Sports Act USC suspends linebacker one game after hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore UT’s Steve Sarkisian's Trump headset claim sparks White House denial Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges Phillies and Astros clinch final MLB playoff spots MLB and White House discuss playing a game at Grand Teton National Park 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 -
9/25/26 - Trump Skips ‘GameDay,’ Sun Leave Connecticut, Juszczyk’s ‘Juice’ Fine 25.09.2026 14минTrump not expected on College GameDay but will attend Texas-Tennessee Carlos Alcaraz calls for an end to late-night Grand Slam finishes Connecticut Sun play final game in the state before moving to Houston Albert Pujols tells FOS his group was outbid to purchase two MLB teams Eric Fisher on the nor’easter scrambling Cubs–Red Sox and MLB’s playoff format NFL fines Kyle Juszczyk nearly $15K for fake-chugging celebration 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 -
9/24/26 - NFL Ratings Rebound, Dart’s Season Over, Haliburton Flies Southwest 24.09.2026 13минFox’s Commanders-Cowboys draws 27.2M, the NFL’s most-watched game this season Stephen A. Smith returns for three or four Monday Night Countdown appearances this season NHL in no rush on $3.5B Texas expansion decision Steph Curry says “no drama” over his unsigned $136.7M extension as Warriors camp a week away FOS NFL reporter Mark Maske on Jaxson Dart’s season-ending surgery and NFL’s QB injury wave Tyrese Haliburton explains why he still flies Southwest on a $244M contract 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 -
9/23/26 - NFL QB Injuries Pile Up, Seahawks’ Scouting Cold War, Aikman's Contract Limbo 23.09.2026 14минGiants QB Jaxson Dart faces possible season-ending knee surgery Seahawks scouted 100 Broncos plays from fans’ social media posts Nor’easter threatens Cubs–Red Sox series and the NL playoff race Kawhi Leonard signs two-year, $115M extension with the Raptors Dan Roberts on why Troy Aikman still has no new ESPN deal Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac buy Wrexham’s historic Turf pub 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 -
9/22/26 - Aikman Waits on ESPN, Paramount Clears Hurdle, Doc Rivers Returns to Booth 22.09.2026 12минTroy Aikman still has no new ESPN deal, even after Joe Buck signed his Amazon’s Thursday Night Football opener draws 18.6 million viewers, up 5% from last year NFL pushes ahead with its Brazil game despite players calling out playing surface Doc Rivers retires from coaching and heads back to the NBA broadcast booth for good Paramount settles its antitrust fight, clearing the way for a $110 billion deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, creating sports media behemoth Taylor Swift’s tank, designed by Erin Andrews, sells out everywhere 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 -
9/21/26 - WPBL Boardroom Battle, Jed York Discipline Looms, LeBron's $15M Polymarket Deal 21.09.2026 13минExclusive: internal infighting and financial disputes threaten the future of the Women's Pro Baseball League NFL still weighing discipline for 49ers owner Jed York after his arrest and no-contest plea last month League presses ahead with Cowboys-Ravens game in Brazil despite concerns over Maracanã Stadium's field Kylian Mbappé leaves Nike for On as the Swiss brand launches its new football division LeBron James earning $15 million a year in Polymarket endorsement deal — with no equity stake 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 -
9/18/26 - NFL Ratings Dip, Steve Belichick Resigns, Knicks Ticket Refunds 18.09.2026 11минNFL 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 -
9/17/26 - CFB Ratings Surge, Joe Buck’s $108M Deal, Knicks Ticket Shock 17.09.2026 14мин14 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 -
A Conversation with Ndamukong Suh & Jay Williams on the Business of Life After Sports 16.09.2026 28минJay 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 -
9/16/26 - Silver Talks Clippers Fallout, Ole Miss Braces for Kiffin Return, Novig CEO on Sweeney Backlash 16.09.2026 13минAdam 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 -
9/15/26 - NFL Kickoff Ratings Dip, Ballmer Accepts Punishment, Sweeney Ad Backlash 15.09.2026 13минNBC’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 -
9/14/26 - US Open Crowns Champs, ESPN’s Ted Cruz Controversy, FOS Tonight Premieres 14.09.2026 13минElena 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 -
A Conversation with NFL RedZone Host Scott Hanson on Season 18, Ads and the ESPN Merger 12.09.2026 13минNFL 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 -
A Conversation with Kirk Herbstreit on Pat McAfee, Lane Kiffin's LSU Chaos and His Dog Peter 11.09.2026 25минCollege 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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