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Kansas City Royals Plan New $2B Stadium Aug 18, 2023

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The Kansas City Royals are looking for a new home to replace Kaufman Stadium. We get the latest on the sites they have in mind, how much it will cost, and what will be there other than a stadium.

Plus, we hear from MLB legend Tino Martinez on his work with the PBX pickleball league and his thoughts on MLB today and the state of the New York teams.

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Why Michael Oher is Rewriting “The Blind Side” Aug 17, 2023

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Michael Oher, who became nationally known as the subject of “The Blind Side” book and movie, is suing the Tuohy family that he lived with for years. New York Times reporter Santul Nerkar and attorney Nick Soltman join the show to explore the narrative and legal implications of what Oher is doing, and why he is taking action years after his retirement.

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Is Skip Bayless’ Ego Sabotaging Fox’s Future? Aug 16, 2023

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“Undisputed” host Skip Bayless has torn up his winning formula and is now emulating Stephen A. Smith. Front Office Sports senior writer Mike McCarthy stops by to explain the perplexing and ego-filled dilemma facing Fox — and why not everyone there is happy with the changes.

Plus, Comcast has a unique program connecting sports tech startups with some of the biggest sports properties in the world. Jenna Kurath, who runs the media giant’s program, joins the show to explain the initiative and how it can be a win for all parties.

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WNBA Eyes Denver for Expansion Aug 15, 2023

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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert visited Denver to explore the city as a potential site for league expansion. We take a look at which cities could add a team, when that might happen — and whether WNBA players are buying in.

Plus, Major League Rugby CEO and commissioner Nic Benson joins to discuss how his league is stoking fan interest and participation in the sport ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup in the U.S.

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Could the Brewers Leave Milwaukee? Aug 14, 2023

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Negotiations in Milwaukee have become acrimonious enough that the Milwaukee Brewers are at least floating the idea of relocation. Eric Fisher joins guest host Doug Greenberg to discuss whether relocation is a real possibility and where they might go in that scenario.

Plus, we hear from Upper Deck President Jason Masherah on how a leading trading card and collectibles company is riding and nurturing the revival in the industry.

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Book Claims Phil Mickelson Bet $1B Aug 11, 2023

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A new book by Billy Walters claims that golfing legend Phil Mickelson placed over $1 billion in bets over three decades on football, baseball, and basketball, losing over $100 million. Walters also claims that Mickelson attempted to bet $400,000 on the 2012 Ryder Cup, which he was participating in.

Plus, we look into the rapidly growing world of sports documentaries with the co-directors of the Religion of Sports’ documentary “Destination NBA: A G-League Odyssey.”

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ESPN’s Huge Sports Betting Ambitions Aug 10, 2023

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ESPN has entered the sports betting market and its partner, PENN Entertainment, is staking much of its future value on the deal paying off. Eric Fisher joins the show to discuss why claiming a big share of the sports betting market is of existential importance to PENN.

Plus, Comcast takes issue with comments made by David Adelman in a previous episode and we explore the evolving world of ticketing and how teams are working to keep up with fan expectations.

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ESPN Jumps Into Sports Betting Aug 09, 2023

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ESPN made its long-awaited move into the sports betting space, inking a deal with Penn Entertainment. Penn will rebrand its sportsbook to ESPN Bet and sell previous sports betting partner Barstool back to its founder, Dave Portnoy. The move represents a huge pivot for all three companies, as ESPN pushes aside concerns over associating sports betting with parent company Disney’s family-friendly image.

Plus, we’re joined by IOC sports director Kit McConnell, who is working to elevate esports to the highest stage — the Olympics.

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The Legal Drama That Could Shape the Collectibles Market Aug 08, 2023

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Fanatics and Panini are suing each other — and the fate of the collectibles market could be at stake. Panini is alleging that Fanatics has spent its way into an illegal monopoly, while Fanatics claims that Panini’s weaknesses as a company left an opening for a new player. We give you the latest on what could be an epic legal battle.

Plus, we hear from David Adelman, a partner at Harris Blitzer Entertainment, which owns the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Devils, and Washington Commanders. Adelman, who is heading the controversial project to build a new arena for the 76ers in downtown Philadelphia, makes his case for why the arena would be a big asset for the city.

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The Pac-12 Meets Its Demise Aug 07, 2023

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Over the past week, six Pac-12 schools announced their intentions to leave the conference — leaving it bereft of universities and facing its end. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins FOS Today to explain how we got this point, as well as what this means for the remaining four schools in the Pac-12 and college sports as a whole.

Plus, we have an interview with Andrea Pagnanelli, CEO of the National Cycling League. The League is in the midst of experimenting with the structure of cycling races in an attempt to turn them into a spectator sport.

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