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Front Office Sports Today

Front Office Sports Today

Front Office Sports

Welcome to our daily show: Front Office Sports Today. Join senior writer Owen Poindexter for breakdowns of the biggest stories across sports and business, commentary on cultural trends in the space, and guest appearances from influential athletes, executives, and the FOS editorial team. The only show you need to start your day right.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Front Office Sports Today episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Front Office Sports Today for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Front Office Sports Today episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Front Office Sports Today - NBA Hits Peak Drama with Finals, Rights, and Draft
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06/10/24 • 19 min

The NBA is having one of its most dramatic periods in recent memory with a historic rights deal expected to be announced in the same month as its finals and draft. ESPN’s Bobby Marks joins the show to explain how each of those will shape how teams build toward a future in which the salary cap is set to reach enormous heights.

Plus, bids are coming in for Everton, two non-MLB events drew huge crowds at historic MLB stadiums, and the French Open wrapped up.

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Front Office Sports Today - Designing Niche Social Media-Driven Sports
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06/11/24 • 23 min

The Pro League Network is carving out a unique space in the sports landscape with properties such as Slap Fight, Putt Putt, and Carjitsu. These novel sports are produced as digital-first properties to catch the attention of social media users among others. PLN founders Mike Salvaris and Bill Yucatonis join the show to discuss how they are building a sports media company for today’s fans.

Plus, NBA commissioner Adam Silver floated potential expansion cities, and the Oilers run to the Stanley Cup Final has caused a strange political fight in Canada.

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Front Office Sports Today - 'EA Sports College Football 25’: It’s More Than a Game
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07/19/24 • 24 min

‘EA College Sports 25’ is expected to be enormously popular and that provides a new avenue for schools and athletes to interact with fans. Matt Brown of Extra Points joins the show to discuss how the game’s impact will go beyond the screen.

Plus, freelance reporter Lindsay Gibbs joins to explore the implications of Angel City FC’s record-breaking sale, the mayor of Paris swam in the Seine to show it’s ready for the Olympics, and MLS saw its youngest player in history take the field.

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Front Office Sports Today - Lawmakers Strike Back Against Arena Funding
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03/08/24 • 27 min

A planned $2 billion development, centered around a new arena for the Washington Wizards and Capitals, appears to be dead, after Virginia lawmakers killed a budget item that would have provided funding. The move could signal a turning point in the attitude toward public funding for sports venues.

Plus, Netflix will show a live fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul ... as long as it can avoid potential legal issues, the PWHL altered its jerseys to better accommodate women, and we explore the evolution of sports talk shows with New York Times Magazine writer Jonathan Mahler.

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Front Office Sports Today - Chiney Ogwumike: “Living My Dream” with New ESPN Deal
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10/18/24 • 43 min

Chiney Ogwumike inked a new contract with ESPN, as did Kendrick Perkins, Monica McNutt, and Tim Legler. The deal makes her the first female broadcaster to work full-time across “NBA Countdown” and “WNBA Countdown.” She joins the show to discuss her work at ESPN, the WNBA finals, and the growth of the league.

Plus, Indianopolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor discusses life on an up-and-coming NFL team, reporter Colin Salao breaks down the coming CBA negotiations likely on the horizon for the WNBA, James Dolan strikes a deal with Abu Dhabi, and an NWSL team flubs its rollout.

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Front Office Sports Today - Will Drew Brees Return to Broadcasting?
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11/14/24 • 27 min

Drew Brees hadn't called an NFL game since 2022, until Monday night when he joined as a guest analyst. Is his second stint in the booth imminent? “Tuned In” columnist Michael McCarthy spoke to sources about Brees's potential return and joins the show to discuss what he knows.

Plus, we hear from ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks about the second iteration of the NBA in-season tournament, the new media-rights landscape, and how the new CBA is helping small market teams like the Cavaliers thrive.

Also, the PLL launches the Women's Lacrosse League and Unrivaled announces a new arena in Miami.

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Front Office Sports Today - The FOS Interview: Golden State Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase
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10/12/24 • 23 min

Just one day after she was announced as the first Valkyries head coach, Natalie Nakase sits down with reporter Colin Salao to discuss her move to the expansion franchise, the relationships that have helped her get here, and the overall trajectory of the WNBA behind promising rookies like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Cameron Brink.

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Front Office Sports Today - Masters Champ Dustin Johnson's LIV Life
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04/10/24 • 23 min

The Masters will bring together golfers from LIV Golf and the PGA Tour, as a deal to define the future of the sport is still in negotiations. Dustin Johnson joins the show to discuss how playing for LIV has changed his lifestyle, how he’s preparing for the Masters, and what future golf competitions could look like.

Plus, the founder of an Oakland fan group discusses how they are aiding efforts to block the team’s funding in Nevada, and why that could be the first of many such initiatives. Also, the WNBA is already feeling the Caitlin Clark effect and Dude Perfect secures over $100 million.

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Front Office Sports Today - Why the Kentucky Derby is Still a Hot Ticket, 150 Races Later
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05/02/24 • 18 min

The Kentucky Derby will become the rare event that has run annually for 150 years with Saturday’s race. Churchill Downs underwent a $200 million renovation prior to the event, which leans into its history as much as anything in sports. FanDuel TV anchor Todd Schrupp joins the show to discuss the significance of this race, recent issues in horse safety, and the controversial figure of Bob Baffert.

Plus, an NFL team owner turned down a $10 billion offer and Fox plans to seek record prices for ad space during the Super Bowl LIX broadcast.

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Front Office Sports Today - Australian Open Becomes the Anti-Wimbledon
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01/17/24 • 22 min

Tennis has long been one of the more most buttoned-up of professional sports. Most major tournaments prize civility and discourage noise during play. However, the Australian Open is tacking in the opposite direction with live music and a two-story bar by one of the courts. Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated joins us to discuss the changing face of tennis, a potential merger between the men’s and women’s tours, and how money from Saudi Arabia could change things.

Plus, the Detroit Lions’ first playoff win in 32 years is bringing a surge of excitement and a spike in ticket prices, and the busy NFL coaching carousel could see even more spots open up.

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How many episodes does Front Office Sports Today have?

Front Office Sports Today currently has 576 episodes available.

What topics does Front Office Sports Today cover?

The podcast is about News, Marketing, Podcasts, Business and Sports News.

What is the most popular episode on Front Office Sports Today?

The episode title 'How Stadium Deals Come Together' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Front Office Sports Today?

The average episode length on Front Office Sports Today is 21 minutes.

How often are episodes of Front Office Sports Today released?

Episodes of Front Office Sports Today are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Front Office Sports Today?

The first episode of Front Office Sports Today was released on Aug 16, 2022.

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