Front Office Sports Today

Latest Episodes:

Rodger Goodell's State of the Union Feb 10, 2023

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Rodger Goodell made his annual speech on the state of the NFL. Senior Reporter AJ Perez joins us from Phoenix to take a look at what the commissioner had to say. There's also a controversial proposal for a new 80-team super league in European soccer.

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The King has been Crowned Feb 09, 2023

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LeBron James stands alone as the NBA's all-time leading scorer, breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's nearly 40-year-old record.

Two of our reporters also give us an update from Phoenix leading up to Super Bowl LVII.

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The Biggest Sports Betting Day in U.S. History Feb 08, 2023

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Americans are expected to make $16 billion in legal bets on the Super Bowl. We spoke to American Gaming Association executive Casey Clark on what it means for the industry. Also, the Phoenix Suns sale is official, but the Timberwolves sale is suddenly in doubt.

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Manchester City is in Hot Water Feb 07, 2023

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Manchester City has been charged with over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules in the past decade, MLB is considering reclaiming local rights of 14 teams from the near-bankrupt Bally Sports, and our own Amanda Christovich hops on to talk about what happens to a company when a Super Bowl ad flops.

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Austin Ekeler is Finding New Ways to Connect with Fans Feb 06, 2023

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Austin Ekeler hopped on the show to talk about his new platform called Eksperience, where he's innovating new ways to connect with his fans. We also look into Ford's reentry into Formula 1, and the creation of Fanatics' new live-streaming service.

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A Brand New Pro Bowl Feb 03, 2023

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We dive into the NFL’s major Pro Bowl pivot and how it’s designed to target youth athletes. Plus the drama around Madison Square Garden’s future heats up, and the Baltimore Orioles seek a big commitment from Maryland while the Angelos family roils through a succession battle.

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Gronk Kicks Off Front Office Sports Today Feb 02, 2023

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Our debut episode! Super Bowl ticket prices skyrocket, private equity closes in on top European soccer leagues, and Rob Gronkowski stops in to say hi.

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The Future of the Rays Ballpark is Still Up in the Air Feb 01, 2023

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Hurdles remain for Rays future ballpark despite mayor's approval, Ohio State and Michigan are driving profits for the Big Ten, the cost of attending the super bowl is through the roof, and cricket might be coming to the 2028 Olympics.

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Bundesliga Revisits Media Rights Sale Jan 31, 2023

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Bundesliga considers selling a stake in a media rights subsidiary, the Australian Open draws better-than-expected attendance, Goldman Sachs eyes an investment in Serie A's media business, and Michael Jordan's deal with Nike pays off.

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Formula 1 Strikes Media Deal Covering Southeast Asia, Other Territories Jan 30, 2023

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Formula 1 strikes a deal with BeIN Sports, Switzerland faces pushback over FIFA loans, JPMorgan Chase & Co. expresses interest in Serie A's media business, and the NCAA's revenue reaches $1.14 billion for 2021-22.

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