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The Mega-Deal World Tour Jun 06, 2023

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Huge deals for teams and players could or already have gone down in Arizona, Chicago, Portland, Manchester, and Saudi Arabia. We take a tour of each one, then talk to Commonwealth co-founder and CEO Brian Doxtator on the world of fractional investing in sports assets, including player earnings.

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Inside NFL Contract Talks with Andrew Brandt Jun 05, 2023

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Andrew Brandt, formerly a VP of player finance with the Green Bay Packers and now a columnist at Sports Illustrated, joins the show to give us insight on what it's like working in the front office of an NFL organization. Brandt talks about the process of negotiating NFL contracts, what the media often gets wrong, and his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers big move to the New York Jets.

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Previewing the Stanley Cup Final with Jackie Redmond Jun 02, 2023

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The Stanley Cup Final begins Saturday between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers. NHL Network host Jackie Redmond joins us to break down the series.

But before we hit the ice, there is a lot of news that we need to recap this weekend from the Oakland A’s to the NBA to European soccer. FOS senior writer Owen Poindexter rounds up all of the biggest news of the week to make sure you don't miss a thing.

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Breaking Down the Business of Sports with Bloomberg's Jason Kelly Jun 01, 2023

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On today's episode, Senior Writer Michael McCarthy joins us to share his thoughts ahead of tonight's NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat.

Next, we hear from Jason Kelly, Chief Correspondent at Bloomberg and host of Next in Sports. Kelly talks about his experience reporting on Wall Street, how Wall Street money is shaping the sports landscape, and his new show Next in Sports.

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Leicester City Falls from the Premier League May 31, 2023

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Everton narrowly escaped relegation from the English Premier League, and in their stead falls Leicester City, Leeds United, and Southampton F.C. Senior Writer Owen Poindexter breaks down what relegation could mean for each of the clubs.

Next, we hear from CBS Sports Golazo Network's Susannah Collins and Jeff Gerttula of CBS Sports on the emerging soccer network. We discussed why they felt a 24/7 soccer network was the play to make in the current media landscape.

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Veterans Competing at the Highest Level May 30, 2023

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In today's episode, we spoke with two U.S. veterans and Para-sport gold medalists Jen Lee and Christy Gardner. Both Lee and Gardner suffered injuries that led to amputation, but they did not let that stop them from competing in sports at the highest level. Hear their inspiring stories of how they overcame their injuries, what led them to Para-sports, and how they continue to serve outside the uniform.

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Jim Courier on How Federer, Venus Paved Path for Next Generation May 26, 2023

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We look back on the week’s top stories, including Michael Block’s miracle shot, the Oakland A’s saga, and ESPN layoffs. Then Jim Courier joins to look ahead to the French Open.

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How Stadium Deals Come Together May 25, 2023

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On today's episode, we get an update from Front Office Sports senior writer Michael McCarthy on life at ESPN. McCarthy talks about the most recent round of layoffs, the troubles around their business model, and ESPN's role in the upcoming NBA media rights negotiations.

Next, we are joined by Irwin Kishner — a lawyer with over three decades of experience helping teams negotiate major deals. He shares his thoughts on San Diego's record $500 million MLS expansion fee, the Arizona Coyotes failed entertainment district, and whether or not public funds should be used to pay for sports venues.

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Ryan Shazier Chasing Different Dreams Now May 24, 2023

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In 2017, NFL linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a spinal-cord injury that temporarily paralyzed him from the waist-down, bringing his once-promising career to a sudden halt. Shazier has regained the use of his legs, and while his football days are over — his career is just getting started. Shazier joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about his amazing personal triumph, his continued love for the game of football, and his current business ventures — including launching his own medical marijuana line, hosting a podcast — and pursuing a future in the broadcast booth.

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Mike Greenberg on ESPN, NBA Playoffs May 23, 2023

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Over the last decade, ESPN's Mike Greenberg has established himself as one of the most central gravitational forces in sports media. Greeny joins Senior Writers Mike McCarthy and Owen Poindexter to talk about the ins and outs of his morning show 'Get Up,' layoffs at ESPN, and the NBA Playoffs.

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