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How the PWHL is Changing Hockey Oct 14, 2024

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Hockey is back, and for the Professional Women's Hockey League, that means a very important second season. Minnesota Frost captain Kendall Coyne Schofield joins the show to explain why the success of the PWHL is essential for the future of hockey and other women's sports.

Plus, we check in on developing sports media offerings for Latino consumers, and why increasing representation and reach to that demographic will underline the future of broadcasting.

Also, the Haason Reddick situation gets worse, Tom Brady gets ready to be an NFL team owner, and the Super Bowl could go international.

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The FOS Interview: Golden State Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase Oct 12, 2024

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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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Inside CFB's Biggest Day of the Year Oct 11, 2024

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Saturday is set to be the biggest day of the college football regular season, and ticket prices for marquee matchups are skyrocketing.

Plus, Hurricane Milton tore off part of the Tampa Bay Rays stadium, raising questions about the venue’s viability for the 2025 season. The incident also raises question about their plans for a new stadium in the same area.

Also, the Minnesota Twins are for sale, the Mets are seeing dividends from their big spending, and TBS is facing heavy criticism for its Yankees-Royals broadcasts.

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Patriots Hit Rock Bottom; WNBA Finals Begin Oct 10, 2024

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The Patriots have reached a low point in the post–Tom Brady era, with team captain Jabrill Peppers in serious legal trouble and a quarterback change five weeks into the season. George Balekji of NESN joins the show to discuss the six-time Super Bowl champions' fall from grace and how this latest version of the team is being perceived in Boston.

Plus, the WNBA Finals begin Thursday, and the two teams squaring off have been built for long-term success but in very different ways. Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao sets the stage for Game 1.

Also, Wimbledon has dropped its line judges, Aaron Rodgers speaks out, and the NFL reveals new statistics on the number of player arrests.

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Brandt on Saleh, Watson; Allyson Felix on Changing Women's Sports Oct 09, 2024

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Tuesday began with a bombshell as the 2-3 Jets announced they were firing head coach Robert Saleh, who was “blindsided” by the announcement. Former NFL executive Andrew Brandt joins the show to discuss what this means for the Jets, Aaron Rodgers, and Davante Adams.

Plus, Allyson Felix joins the show to discuss some major developments in the world of track and women’s sports at large. Felix is adding a new chapter to her legacy with the launch of the first ever sports management firm completely focused on female athletes.

Also, the MLB postseason continues to turn heads, the USMNT coach is already looking at coaching in Argentina, and Kyler Murray leans into criticisms over his video game hobby.

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Shams to ESPN; NHL Drops Puck Oct 08, 2024

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Shams Charania is headed to ESPN to replace Adrian Wojnarowski, who retired just weeks before the start of the NBA season. Front Office Sports senior writer Michael McCarthy has been following this one since the beginning, and he had the scoop that the deal was “on the 5-yard line.” McCarthy joins the show to discuss how this deal came together.

Plus, the NFL continues to push games outside of its typical viewing hours, and international play is a big reason why. FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey offers his assessment of the league’s increasing TV time.

We also hear from Pete Jensen of NHL.com as the puck gets ready to drop for a new season, the ugly side of baseball fandom rears its head, and there is a huge development in the House vs. NCAA legal case.

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FIFA Business Model Threatened; Inside IRONMAN Racing Oct 07, 2024

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A ruling by the Court of Justice of the EU declared FIFA bylaws related to player transfers illegal in the European Union. The decision could reshape global soccer. Ben Jacobs of GiveMeSport joins the show to explain the potentially massive implications.

Plus, Ironman Group CEO Scott DeRue joins to discuss how the company is working to grow one of the most intense competitions in existence as a participation and spectator sport.

Meanwhile, college football upsets ruled the weekend, Davante Adams creatively stoked trade intrigue, and Formula 1 and the Savannah Bananas are anticipating big ticket sales.

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The FOS Interview: NBA Champion Matt Barnes Oct 05, 2024

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Welcome to the weekend edition of FOS Today, where we take you through exclusive, extended conversations with biggest athletes and executives in the business of sports.

This week, FOS reporter Colin Salao sits down with NBA champion Matt Barnes, who has found a second career as the CEO of "All the Smoke Productions", just ahead of the company's five-year anniversary next week.

Matt gives his takes on Stephen A's potential 100M contract at ESPN, the growth curve of the WNBA compared to the NBA, the wide openness of sports media, and more.

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Joe Montana, Montez Sweat on Evolution of NFL Oct 04, 2024

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Four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Joe Montana and Chicago Bears defensive end Montez Sweat join the show for interviews on how the NFL has changed on and off the field. Sweat discusses what it was like to have HBO cameras following him around throughout training camp for the “Hard Knocks” series, and Montana weighs in on the ascendance of his two former teams, the 49ers and Chiefs.

Plus, CBS Sports and Yahoo Sports analyst Adam Breneman discusses the structural changes in college football and why it should move toward a nationally organized system, such as the recently proposed super conference idea.

Also, the Miami Dolphins are selling shares at a huge valuation, MLB helmet ads turn heads, and the NHL season begins in Prague.

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Domantas Sabonis on Life Behind Scenes of NBA Stars Oct 03, 2024

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Domantas Sabonis is one of five NBA stars featured in the new Netflix docuseries, “Starting 5.” He joins the show to discuss how the NBA is changing and what it was like to have a camera following him at all times.

We also hear from NFL insider Jordan Schultz on constantly chasing scoops and how the lifestyle can lead to burnout. He also opines on whether Adam Schefter could hold his own job and also replace Adrian Wojnarowski at ESPN, the difficult relationship between the Raiders and Davante Adams, and how Hassan Reddick ended up in his increasingly expensive holdout.

Plus, MLB broadcasts could look very different after Diamond Sports dropped all but one team, Michael Jordan is suing NASCAR, and NIL is coming to North Carolina high schools.

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