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WNBA ASG, Paris Olympics Continue Rise of Women’s Basketball Jul 22, 2024

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Despite their loss to the WNBA All-Stars, the USA Women’s Basketball team is the favorite to take gold in Paris. Meanwhile, the WNBA is set to add teams and regular season games on the heels of its new media deal. USA Today’s Lindsay Schnell joins the show to break down all the biggest narratives in women’s basketball.

Plus, we explore the interlocking histories of NIL and “EA College Football 25,” the USA Men’s Basketball Team narrowly escaped a massive upset, and Ralph Lauren is supplying the US some very pricy outfits for the opening ceremony.

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'EA Sports College Football 25’: It’s More Than a Game Jul 19, 2024

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‘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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Knicks’ Hart, Brunson Like New NBA Media Deals, Owner Disagrees Jul 18, 2024

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New York Knicks Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart join the show to discuss how the NBA’s new media deals and CBA could change their playing careers, and their big plans for a live event.

Plus, Angel City FC is set to break the record for a women’s team sale, the WNBA will be transformed by its new media deal, the Packers provide a peak into the NFL’s finances, and Knicks’ owner James Dolan disagrees with his players on the merits of the NBA’s media deal.

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A First Hand Report of the Copa America Chaos Jul 17, 2024

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Security issues around the Copa America final at Hard Rock Stadium prevented many fans with tickets from getting in while others climbed fences and even went into air ducts to gain entry. Filippo Silva, host of the Tactical Manager YouTube channel, joins the show to offer his first-hand account of the disarray, and his thoughts on what’s next for the USMNT.

Plus, a top South American soccer official was arrested at the Copa final, Jaylen Brown believes Nike kept him out of the Olympics, and many questions remain after the Angels reached a settlement with Anaheim.

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MLB Draft, ASG Highlight Teams’ Shifting Approach Jul 16, 2024

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The ascent of National League starting All-Star pitcher Paul Skenes is unprecedented in modern times, but teams are already for the next insta-star. That change in mentality was on display at the MLB Draft as teams showed a marked preference for MLB-ready talent. Front Office Sports newsletter co-author Eric Fisher joins the show to explain that phenomenon, the rising stature of the Home-Run Derby, and Juan Soto’s next contract.

Plus, Ligue 1 may have narrowly avoided a crisis, a minor league team is relocating after seven decades, and Spain had one of its best sporting days in history.

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Formula E is Powering Its Own Future Jul 15, 2024

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Like Formula 1, Formula E is a high-speed, international motorsport racing series with a twist — Formula E's cars are exclusively powered with electric engines. CEO Jeff Dodds joins the show to discuss how the electric racing league is faring in a time where racing is more popular than ever, and how their forward-thinking strategy has grown a unique audience.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Faces Final Decision on NBA Rights Jul 12, 2024

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The NBA is on the cusp of signing media deals worth $76 billion over 11 years. Front Office Sports Tuned-In columnist Michael McCarthy breaks down the implications of the massive deals and how they could still change, with TNT facing a major decision.

Plus, the USMNT finally fired their head coach as they look ahead to the 2026 World Cup and the Oakland Ballers are allowing fans to buy voting shares of the team.

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College Sports’ Newest Insiders Jul 11, 2024

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A small group of people who help college and high school athletes announce the schools they are going to or considering have become major information hubs. Freelance writer Jake Kring-Schreifels joins the show to expand on his Front Office Sports feature article on these unlikely insiders, and what they mean for college sports and the media that covers it.

Plus, Manchester United is in danger of violating Premier League financial rules, a four-person team pulled off a major baseball card heist, and the WNBA rookie class is taking the league to new heights.

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Nike's Swoosh Bends Downward Jul 10, 2024

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Nike announced major layoffs this week, punctuating a steady decline for the leading apparel brand. Front Office Sports newsletter co-author Eric Fisher joins the show to explain how the dominant company fell from its lofty perch.

Plus, Arch Manning will be part of EA College Football 25 after all and two NFL Hall of Famers are battling in court.

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Simone Biles and the Balance of Power in US Gymnastics Jul 09, 2024

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The Paris Olympics represent more than just a chance for Simone Biles to add to her singular career – she is looking to lead the US on a comeback after winning silver in the Tokyo Games. Journalist Ari Saperstein joins the show to discuss what’s at stake for Biles and a US gymnastics team that has been reshaped by injuries just before the Olympics begin.

Plus, Paramount and Skydance struck a deal, the Dallas Stars are launching a free streaming service, a PED-friendly Olympics alternative is looking to raise $300 million, and Dan Hurley signed a $50M deal with UConn.

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