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Front Office Sports Today
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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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7/31/26 - UEFA’s FIFA Boycott, LeBron’s ‘Last Dance’ Doc, Tush Push Stays
3d ago00:14:24Tap to summarizeUEFA and CONCACAF both reject FIFA’s private investment plan LeBron and ESPN nearing a “Last Dance”–style documentary deal NBA cancels Middle East preseason games amid Iran conflict NFL has no plans to crack down on the Tush Push WNBA deletes video of Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese betting on a game Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →7/30/26 - USMNT Nearing Pochettino Return, FIFA Draws UEFA Criticism, Yankees and Knicks to DAZN
4d ago00:12:15Tap to summarizeMauricio Pochettino close to a four-year USMNT extension for 2030 World Cup Macklin Celebrini sets a new NHL salary record at age 20 F1 may move its season finale out of the Middle East over Iran War Yankees and Knicks are ditching Gotham app for DAZN FIFA's $20B commercial plan draws a UEFA boycott threat Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →7/29/26 - FIFA's $20B Profit Machine, Record NCAA Jersey Patch Deals, LIV Golf Cancels Another Event
5d ago00:13:20Tap to summarizeFIFA plans to launch new $20 billion subsidiary Ohio State and Notre Dame land historic jersey patch deals NFL owners quietly discuss Roger Goodell successors Steve Smith lands a recurring role across ESPN programming LIV Golf cancels another event with only two remaining for the year Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →7/28/26 - 76ers’ Huge TV Boost, UNC GM Investigation, Stanford’s Unionization Process
6d ago00:12:57Tap to summarizeLeBron’s effect on the 76ers’ national TV schedule UNC’s top-paid college football GM placed on leave Democrats summon Infantino over FIFA-Trump relationship Stanford athletes take first steps in collective bargaining process Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →7/27/26 - LeBron’s 76ers Decision, WNBA Officiating Overhaul, Michigan AD Buyout
1w ago00:14:13Tap to summarizeLeBron James decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers WNBA invests tens of millions in a new replay center WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's future remains uncertain Michigan pays AD Warde Manuel over $7 million to leave College basketball rosters now cost at least $10 million Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →7/24/26 - Mark Cuban Buys Into A's, Raiders Sign Mendoza, Sophie Cunningham's Meteoric Rise
1w ago00:13:05Tap to summarizeLane Kiffin regrets his messy Ole Miss departure Raiders lock up top pick Fernando Mendoza for $57M Mark Cuban joins the Athletics' ownership group as minority investor ESPN launches a new college football talk show featuring Josh Pate Sophie Cunningham adds millions of social followers in just one month Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A Conversation with Chris Bosh on LeBron's Next Team, Athlete Contract Taxes, and Returning to Court for Charity
2w ago00:13:27Tap to summarizeChris Bosh joins Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Why he thinks LeBron James should go to Miami and team up with Giannis • His health update and the growing awareness of blood clots in the NBA • His return to the court for the USA Basketball & RX3 charity 3-on-3 tournament • NBA expansion to Seattle and Vegas and Europe and what it means for the game • Why former NBA players are right to warn young athletes about contract money • NIL in college sports and whether he felt like he missed out at Georgia Tech CHAPTERS 0:00 Chris Bosh Health Update and the Blood Clot Awareness Conversation in the NBA 1:29 The RX3 USA Basketball Tournament and the Aaron Rodgers Connection 3:34 Where Does LeBron James Go: Why Bosh Says Miami Makes the Most Sense 5:15 Is LeBron Chasing a Title or Just Living His Best Life Now 6:01 NBA Expansion to Seattle Vegas and Europe: What Chris Bosh Thinks 8:14 Why NBA Players Are Right to Warn Young Athletes About Big Contracts 10:09 NIL in College Sports and Whether He Missed Out Playing at Georgia Tech 11:55 Would He Ever Take an Unofficial GM Role at Georgia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →7/23/26 - SEC Breakaway Talks, Bezos Eyes Liverpool, Miami’s LeBron Error
2w ago00:12:49Tap to summarizeSEC commissioner says breakaway from NCAA is being discussed Jeff Bezos linked to a Liverpool ownership stake Heat accidentally post link to LeBron introductory press conference Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose named NBA 2K27 cover athletes Pat McAfee announces his debut music album Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →7/22/26 - World Cup Final Ratings, ESPN Layoffs, LeBron Waits, WFAN to SiriusXM
2w ago00:13:38Tap to summarizeWorld Cup Final draws nearly 40 million viewers on Fox; most watched soccer match in U.S. history ESPN cuts 10+ on-air talent in major layoffs Rich Paul says LeBron won't rush decision on where he plays next WFAN and 22 local sports radio stations head to SiriusXM Aaron Rodgers reunites with estranged family before final season Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →A Conversation with Jake Paul on Women's Sports, Prediction Markets & $100M Investment Fund
2w ago00:12:38Tap to summarizeJake Paul and Geoff Woo join Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Anti Fund's investment thesis in prediction markets and Polymarket Buying Bitcoin at 15 years old and his long-term thesis on crypto and DeFi • How AI will change sports and why human competition is irreplaceable • Whether athlete team ownership is actually a smart investment at today's valuations • What the general public gets wrong about Jake Paul and his business legacy CHAPTERS 0:00 Anti Fund's Investment in Poly Market and Prediction Markets 1:27 The Regulatory Future of Prediction Markets and Sports Betting 2:49 Jake Paul Bought Bitcoin at Age 15 and Still Holds It 3:47 How AI Will Change Sports Competition and Business 5:58 What Anti Fund Is Not Invested In and Why Access Hasn't Been the Problem 7:43 Should Athletes Buy Stakes in Sports Teams at Today's Valuations 9:23 What Has Most Surprised Jake Paul About Sports Business in the Last Year 10:45 What the General Public Gets Wrong About Jake Paul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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