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'Rebuilding' Clubs Dominate MLB Playoff Field Oct 02, 2023

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The MLB regular season is over, and the playoff picture is finally clear for 2023. Newsletter co-authors Eric Fisher and David Rumsey take a look at which teams made the cut, and how the new rules will affect the postseason. Fisher and Rumsey also discuss the scenes in Boulder after Colorado played USC, and the takeaways from this year's Ryder Cup.

Plus, senior writer Owen Poindexter sat down with Joel Beckerman — composer of some of the most iconic theme songs in sports.

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Donovan McNabb and the State of Football Sep 29, 2023

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From the Prime Effect on college football to the NFL potentially going international, there's a lot of change happening on and off the gridiron. Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb, and host of The Five Spot on Outkick, joins Owen Poindexter to discuss the state of the NFL, college football, and where he sees the sport going in the future.

Plus, newsletter co-authors Eric Fisher and David Rumsey tells us why Deion Sanders still has a hold on college football despite a big loss last week, as well as gauge Taylor Swift's impact on the NFL.

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Bucks Go All-In on Giannis Era Sep 28, 2023

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The Milwaukee Bucks altered the balance of power in the NBA — and possibly the course of their franchise — by swinging a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard. We also check in on the woeful Chicago Bears, who are still in search of a new stadium and identity.

Plus, with the Ryder Cup starting, PGA of America chief commercial officer Jeff Price tells us how his organization is leveraging this moment to grow the game of golf.

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Taylor Swift Takes NFL to New Heights (w/ Andrew Brandt) Sep 27, 2023

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Just when you thought the NFL couldn’t get any bigger, pop star Taylor Swift and her rumored relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce has brought in a new, more female-heavy audience.

Plus, executive director of sports law and business at Villanova, Andrew Brandt, joins to discuss private equity and sovereign wealth fund money potentially entering the NFL, the league’s grievance against the NFLPA, what ails the New York Jets and what to expect from this year’s trade deadline.

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Writer’s Strike End a Boon for Sports Networks, Agencies Sep 26, 2023

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With the writer’s strike ending, major sports broadcasters such as Disney, Comcast, and Warner Bros. Discovery are breathing a sigh of relief, as are top agencies. We delve into the potential long-term impact of the five-month strike.

Also, the PGA Tour and LIV Golf are still acting like rivals, and Ken Griffey Jr. is enjoying a second career as a sports photographer.

Plus, legendary soccer broadcaster Ray Hudson joins to discuss Lionel Messi’s impact on U.S. soccer and much more.

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How Jamie Erdahl Made Good Morning Football Her Own Sep 25, 2023

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The NFL is exploring Spain, Brazil, and Australia as potential sites for regular season games. The league also announced the main act for the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show, and the Jaguars are threatening relocation if they don’t get around $1 billion in public funding.

Plus the NFL Network’s Jamie Erdahl joins to discuss her career, the growth of “Good Morning Football,” and which people in the NFL are the best interviews.

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How Rupert Murdoch Changed Sports Media Forever Sep 22, 2023

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Rupert Murdoch has been arguably the most influential figure in sports media over the last three decades. As he steps down as chair of Fox and News Corp., we discuss his monumental and ongoing impact.

Plus, MLB’s top three spenders are missing the playoffs for the first time in 15 years, the Milwaukee Bucks are at the mercy of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, and we hear from Topgolf chief brand officer Geoff Cottrill on how his company has upended the sport's image.

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Could Promotion-Relegation work in College Football? Sep 21, 2023

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Boise State associate athletic director Michael Walsh has proposed a promotion and relegation system for college football among western U.S. schools. The proposal aims to create an exciting media product while reducing travel for non-football sports. Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins to explain what she’s hearing on the idea from school and conference administrators.

Plus FOS senior reporter A.J. Perez joins from the U.S. capitol for a report on Washington, D.C.’s, push to bring the Commanders back to RFK Stadium.

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NFL Accuses NFLPA of Telling RBs to Exaggerate Injuries Sep 20, 2023

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The NFL has accused its players association of encouraging running backs to exaggerate injuries to gain leverage in contract negotiations — something that NFLPA president JC Tretter hinted at earlier this summer. Also, Colorado football has now sold out all its home games for the first time ever, and the XFL and USFL are nearing a merger.

Plus, we hear from Washington Mystics star Elena Delle Donne on her career and the state of the WNBA amid a surge of interest in women’s sports.

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Rays to Stay in Tampa Bay Sep 19, 2023

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After decades of discussion and negotiations, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to announce a deal for a new stadium. The team will stay in St. Petersburg and develop the surrounding Gas Plant District, potentially freeing up MLB to focus on further expansion.

Plus, we hear from Learfield president and CEO Cole Gahagan on what a new round of investments in the company will mean for its efforts in NIL and college sports.

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