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Why Threads Isn’t Ready to Take Over Twitter’s Role in Sports Jul 07, 2023

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Threads is a serious threat to Twitter, but it is not set up to take on Twitter as a co-watching platform for sports and other live events — not yet anyway.

We also check in on the Atlanta Braves’ plan to go public and speak to the founder and CEO of The Basketball Tournament and The Soccer Tournament on their innovations within those sports.

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Cornhole’s Path from a Taco Stand to ESPN Jul 06, 2023

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When John Karayan started The Throwdown cornhole tournament, the casual sport had little presence on the West Coast. Now the tournament draws talent and fans from around the country and is televised on ESPN.

We also check on how the weather has thrown off Wimbledon’s schedule.

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Adam Duvall's Fight Against Diabetes Jul 05, 2023

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Early in his baseball career, Adam Duvall was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes. In the 11 years since his diagnosis, Duvall made his way into the majors, won a World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 2021, and now plays for the Boston Red Sox. Duvall joins the show to talk about his journey through MLB with type-1 diabetes — and the work he is doing now to help those diagnosed with the disease.

We also hear from Senior Writer Michael McCarthy on the time-honored — and somewhat infamous — Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. McCarthy joins newsletter co-author Eric Fisher to take a deep dive into the legendary speed-eating event.

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How to Start a Professional Sports League Jun 30, 2023

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Amanda Vandervort is the president of the USL Super League, a professional women's soccer league coming to the United States in fall of 2024. Vandervort has been tasked with the operations and growth of the league. She joins senior writer Owen Poindexter to talk through the process of starting a professional sport's league, the USL Super League's place in American Sports, and the rising interest in women's sports.

We also hear from our newsletter co-authors David Rumsey and Eric Fisher on the Arizona Diamondbacks unusual dealings with Diamond Sports, and the bright future that is ahead for the Chicago Blackhawks after landing prized prospect Connor Bedard in the NHL Draft.

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Will Formula E Overtake Motorsports? Jun 29, 2023

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Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds joins Front Office Sports Today to talk through the ins and outs of the all-electric racing league. Hear what separates Formula E from Formula 1, why zero-emissions racing is the future of motorsports, and insights from the CEO himself on what's next for the league.

First, newsletter co-authors David Rumsey and Eric Fisher break down Fanatics' acquisition of PointsBets' U.S. operations and the hunt for the Chicago Bears future home.

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Eli Manning's New Role with the New York Giants Jun 28, 2023

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Just because he stopped playing football doesn't mean Eli Manning is done with the New York Giants. He hosts "The Eli Manning Show," a weekly video series interviewing New York celebrities about their connection to the team. Giants CBO Pete Guelli and Manning himself join us to talk about the production of the show, Eli's rivalry with brother Peyton, and his continued presence within the organization.

But first, writer Doug Greenberg and reporter Amanda Christovich discuss how EA Sports' new NCAA Football game may define the future of NIL regulation.

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USA Lacrosse's Big Plans for Growth Jun 27, 2023

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Marc Riccio, CEO at USA Lacrosse, foresees exponential growth for the sport in the U.S. and internationally. Riccio joins Front Office Sports Today and explains how he expects a lacrosse boom and the push for lacrosse to become an Olympic sport in 2028.

Today's host, Front Office Sports writer Doug Greenberg, breaks down the news of the day, including how Ryan Reynolds is teaming up with the Alpine Formula 1 team and the Fenway Sports Group is adding a Boston team to TGL.

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Conference Realignments Are Changing the NCAA's Landscape Jun 26, 2023

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The Pac-12, Big 12, and Big Ten are all seeing significant changes to their school memberships, and that's just scratching the surface of the changing NCAA landscape. Barrett Sallee, college football writer and analyst at CBS Sports, joins us to break down the ground-shaking changes coming to the NCAA's Power Five.

Also, FOS newsletter co-author Eric Fisher on Qatar's sovereign wealth fund investing in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics.

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Damian Lillard’s Busy Offseason Jun 23, 2023

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Just because the NBA season is over doesn't mean Damian Lillard takes his summers off. The NBA superstar joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about his offseason endeavors — including his music career, the insole company he co-founded, and his Toyota car dealership.

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An NBA Insider's Look At The 2023 Draft Jun 22, 2023

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The 2023 NBA Draft begins tonight with San Antonio Spurs getting the opportunity to draft presumed generational talent Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick. ESPN's NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins us to share some insight on the Draft Process, contract negotiations, and Phoenix's blockbuster trade for Bradley Beal.

But first we hear from Front Office Sports newsletter co-author Eric Fisher on MASN's payment to the Washington Nationals as part of a long-drawn legal dispute between the two.

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