Front Office Sports Today

Front Office Sports Today

Sports is big business - and there is no offseason to the major moves, groundbreaking deals and culture-shifting moments happening across the world of sports. Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture. Join our hosts, Baker and Renee as they offer insightful commentary on breaking news and engage in conversations surrounding the biggest headlines, with guest appearances from athletes, executives, experts and more.

Episodes

Adam Silver Addresses Clippers Scandal | Jozy Altidore on World Cup, USMNT Outlook, Bills in Canada

September 11, 2025 • 25 mins
Adam Silver spoke to media members Wednesday about a number of topics, including the ongoing investigation into the Clippers for their alleged circumvention of the salary cap to re-sign Kawhi Leonard. FOS reporter Alex Schiffer joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington with the latest from Silver, and yet another damning update from Pablo Torre. Plus, we are joined in studio by former MLS and USMNT player Jozy Altidore, who gives h...
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NFL & US Open Deliver Huge Ratings | 'Cocaine Quarterback' Owen Hanson: NIL Would've Changed Path

September 10, 2025 • 25 mins
Description: The NFL delivered some of its best ratings ever for Week 1, despite going head-to-head against the US Open final—which also had its best TV performance in 10 years and likely its best attendance ever. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher gives context to the big numbers in both football and tennis, and what it means for other major sports trying to go up against the NFL. Plus, Front Office Sports Today is joined by Owen ...
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What Week 1 Revealed About NFL Broadcasts | Ex-ESPN Host Stan Verrett: 'SportsCenter' Not What It Was

September 9, 2025 • 25 mins
Week 1 of the NFL season featured four great primetime games, but ratings for Friday night's Brazil contest seriously underdelivered. FOS columnist Mike McCarthy joins Renee Washington and Ben Horney to weigh in on whether the NFL needs to stay in its Monday/Thursday/Sunday lane, and assess second-year Tom Brady, Eli and Peyton's ManningCast, and the new age of RedZone that includes commercials. Plus, longtime SportsCenter host St...
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Jake Paul on Upcoming Netflix Fight, 'Saving' Women’s Boxing, and ‘Boring’ Mayweather-Tyson Match

September 8, 2025 • 24 mins
Jake Paul is ready for his next big Netflix match, this one against reigning WBA world champ Gervonta “Tank” Davis on Nov. 14 in Atlanta. How ready? "I'm more athletic and stronger, and I'm going to be able to knock him out." Paul also tells Baker Machado that Mike Tyson’s exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be “boring” and responds to claims his “Most Valuable Promotions” has saved women's boxing. Paul is joined by ...
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2025 US Open: Among Best Ever? | Chiefs Legend Priest Holmes on Brazil Game, Super Bowl Aspirations

September 5, 2025 • 24 mins
The 2025 US Open concludes this weekend, and despite players complaining about crowd noise, the matches have been exceptional on both the men's and women's sides. ESPN's Pam Maldonado joins Baker Machado and Derryl Barnes to talk through the women's semifinals results, tonight's highly anticipated (and expensive) matchup between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, and the impressive runs for Amanda Anisimova and Naomi Osaka. Plus, ...
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How Eagles Built Super Bowl Roster for Long Run | Stan Smith Chats Legendary Adidas Sneaker

September 4, 2025 • 24 mins
The 2025 NFL season has finally arrived as the Eagles defend their Super Bowl title against the Cowboys. ESPN Eagles reporter Tim McManus joins the show to explain how the Eagles have been able to construct a roster full of superstars like Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley by using smart accounting practices, plus their chances of repeating as champions. Meanwhile, Stan Smith might be known to tennis fans for his wins at Wimbledon an...
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Ohio State AD Talks ‘Ideal’ CFP Format | Was Kawhi Leonard Paid $28M In Secret Clippers Deal?

September 3, 2025 • 24 mins
It’s good to be Ohio State, as the defending national champions are back at the top of the polls after beating then-top-ranked Texas in Week 1. As head of one of the most valuable athletic departments in the country, Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork has a lot of sway over the future of college athletics. Bjork tells Baker Machado and Dan Roberts how the Buckeyes have successfully navigated the current NIL (name, image, and l...
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Top-Paid College Football Coaches Lose Big | Insider on Caitlin Clark's New Shoe: Most Hyped Since LeBron's

September 2, 2025 • 24 mins
College football's first full weekend saw a slew of upsets, but the real story was five of the 10 highest-paid coaches losing outright. FOS college sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins Baker Machado and editor-in-chief Dan Roberts to discuss the first-week flops, including Bill Belichick, Kalen DeBoer, and Deion Sanders. Plus, Caitlin Clark's first signature shoe is set to be released in 2026 as she becomes just the fifth acti...
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Micah Parsons Trade: Terrible Look for NFL? | Bubba Wallace Talks Michael Jordan, NASCAR Playoffs

August 29, 2025 • 24 mins
Micah Parsons is heading to Green Bay, but the saga around his trade request and Jerry Jones's comments throughout the process may be indicative of a larger problem in the NFL around the dynamics between ownership and players. Plus, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace joins us to preview the Cup Series playoffs, which start this weekend. He also talks about his relationship with 23XI team owner Michael Jordan, the status of the team’s ong...
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Doris Burke Demoted, Ryen Russillo to Barstool | Darren Rovell Talks $13M Jordan-Kobe Card

August 28, 2025 • 24 mins
Doris Burke is out from ESPN's NBA Finals crew, with Tim Legler replacing her on the first team. FOS Tuned In reporter Ryan Glasspiegel gives us the latest on that, plus his scoop on Ryen Russillo going to Barstool and more. Plus, Darren Rovell joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to chat the highest selling piece of sports memorabilia ever, a Jordan-Kobe dual logoman card that sold for nearly $13M earlier this week to Kevin O...
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NFL Lifts Broadcast Restrictions for Tom Brady | Inside the USMNT's Feud

August 27, 2025 • 23 mins
The ”Brady Rules” could be no more, as the NFL has lifted a major restriction placed on Tom Brady and will allow him to join production meetings with teams, sources tell FOS. Editor-in-chief Dan Roberts joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to explain the new rules and the precedent they set for other broadcasters around the NFL. Plus, the feud between Christian Pulisic and former USMNT players has been ugly, but head coach Mau...
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Dave Portnoy Banned From Ohio State? | WNBA Lockout Could Be Coming

August 26, 2025 • 24 mins
Dave Portnoy will not be allowed inside the Horseshoe during Fox's Big Noon Kickoff for Ohio State vs. Texas this weekend, but nobody wants to take responsibility for the ban. Ohio State says it was Fox's decision, Portnoy says it was the Buckeyes. FOS media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel had the scoop on this and explains what it means for Portnoy and Barstool during this upcoming CFB season. Plus, the WNBA seems to be headed for a lo...
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Inside the Rough Start for US Open | NFL Season Primer with Devin McCourty

August 25, 2025 • 23 mins
The US Open changed to its first 15-day schedule, but players are not happy about it, says FOS reporter Colin Salao. He joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to explain the scheduling situation and the brutal moment in Daniil Medvedev's opener where a photographer mistakenly walked onto the court and caused an uproar in the crowd that delayed the match. Plus, former Patriots cornerback and NBC football analyst Devin McCourty gi...
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Victor Cruz on Big 12 Kickoff, CFB Parity, Giants QB Room | Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones Double Down

August 22, 2025 • 24 mins
Giants legend Victor Cruz is part of TNT's upcoming Big 12 coverage. He joins the show to give thoughts on the Saturday opener in Ireland between Kansas State and Iowa State. He also talks through the changing college football landscape that now has a sizable gap between the two powerhouses in the Big Ten and SEC versus everyone else. Plus, Jerry Jones says he offered Micah Parsons the highest non-quarterback deal in the NFL, but ...
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Paige Bueckers, WNBA Stars Carrying Without Caitlin Clark | PFL Owner Donn Davis: $7.7B UFC Deal a "Huge Win"

August 21, 2025 • 23 mins
Paige Bueckers exploded for 44 points on Wednesday night, the most ever for a rookie. As Caitlin Clark continues nursing an injury, Bueckers is just the latest display of the deep stardom that exists around the league outside of Clark. FOS reporter Colin Salao joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to explain how the WNBA is still poised for success outside of its most notable name. Plus, Donn Davis joins the show to talk throug...
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A First Look at ESPN’s New Streaming App | Tony Hawk: Skateboarding Is ‘Hotter Than Ever’

August 20, 2025 • 23 mins
We are just a day away from ESPN’s new highly anticipated $29.99 a month direct-to-consumer streaming service, which ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro calls “industry shaping.” FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher got a first look at the new service and breaks down all the features, including a TikTok-style vertical video experience called Verts, as well as a personalized daily version of SportsCenter, tailored to each user’s favorite teams ...
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Alcaraz vs. Sinner: Greatest Tennis Rivalry Ever? | Julian Edelman on Pats Dynasty, Mike Vrabel Era

August 19, 2025 • 24 mins
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz met head-to-head this week for the 14th time, with Sinner retiring early from the Cincinnati Open due to illness. Despite that, there's a very real chance these two meet in the final for the U.S. Open, which begins next week. Giri Nathan, author of Changeover, explains where this rivalry ranks in the history of tennis and what to expect going forward. Plus, Patriots legend Julian Edelman gives his ...
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Explaining Michigan's NCAA Sanctions | Johnny Manziel on Missing NIL Era, Conference Realignment, Drake Friendship

August 18, 2025 • 23 mins
The NCAA issued the University of Michigan a $20 million fine and other recruiting penalties over its sign-stealing scandal, but notably did not include any postseason ban. FOS reporter Amanda Christovich explains what this means for the Wolverines and the next steps in the appeals process. Plus, Johnny Manziel joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to talk about missing the NIL (name, image, and likeness) era, where things stan...
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Moneyball 2.0: The Brewers? | U.S. Owners and Record Transfers Headline EPL

August 14, 2025 • 24 mins
The Brewers are the top team in baseball by a sizable margin, and they are doing it all with a bottom-third payroll in the league. FOS reporter and Brewers superfan Ryan Glasspiegel explains Milwaukee's magical moment and how it could inspire other teams in MLB. Plus, the English Premier League season begins Saturday after a record-setting transfer window, but the league now has 10 American owners—which completely changes how thos...
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Twins No Longer For Sale | Could the WNBA’s Sun Move to Houston?

August 13, 2025 • 24 mins
In a shocking twist, after announcing the Twins were up for sale in October 2024, the Pohlad family, who has owned the team since 1984, announced it will keep the team instead and sell a significant minority stake to two groups. FOS deals reporter and author of the Asset Class newsletter Ben Horney has the latest intel on how the new framework is intended to help the Twins pay down $425 million in debt. Also, more on the Portland T...
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