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Sports is big business. Here's your daily brief. Front Office Sports Today is your morning briefing on the deals, decisions and cultural moments shaping the industry. Hosted by Baker Machado, with reporting from the Front Office Sports newsroom. Weekdays in under 12 minutes, ready at 6 a.m. ET. Plus longform conversations throughout the week with athletes, analysts, and executives shaping the game. Subscribe now and turn on notifications.

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A Conversation with Bengals Star Tee Higgins on Contract Negotiations, Turf & More
yesterday · 10:05
Tee Higgins joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • What it was like playing a full season on the franchise tag before his four year, $150 million extension with the Bengals • Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals 2026 playoff chances • His new Express fall campaign alongside Tinashe • College football and NIL • Debate around grass vs. Turf and 18th NFL game Chapters 00:37 Inside the Express "Too Easy to Look Good" campaign with Tinashe 01:16 Why tunnel fits matter in the NFL 01:31 Bengals 2026 season expectations and playoff outlook 01:54 Playing on the franchise tag befo
A Conversation on NBA Europe, the Next NBA CBA & More with NBPA Chief David Kelly
2d ago · 15:34
NBPA Executive Director David Kelly joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Launching PLYRS UNTD to manage NBA players' collective NIL rights and a new centralized training facility for players in LA • Why the union opposes the second apron in the current CBA • Concerns over players not sharing revenue from a potential NBA Europe league • His take on the WNBA's off court controversies overshadowing its season Chapters 00:00 Intro and launching Players United 02:05 The Own the Game ad campaign at Cannes Lions 02:56 The new NBA players training facility in LA 04:10 Where CBA tal
8/28/26 - Good Good’s Sponsor Exodus, UEFA Targets Infantino, NFL Reviews Jed York
2d ago · 15:12
Good Good Golf loses Callaway and its PGA Tour title sponsorship in one day Jeanie Buss petitions court to block her siblings from selling their Lakers stake Roger Goodell confirms NFL reviewing 49ers owner Jed York under personal conduct policy after Ohio arrest NBPA’s David Kelly says players have a “serious problem” with NBA Europe’s revenue UEFA takes FIFA and Gianni Infantino to court over the failed World Cup stake sale Blake Griffin to launch weekly late-night show “The Stepback” on Amazon Prime Video Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-dat
A Conversation with Tennis Star Jess Pegula on WTA Sex Testing & More
3d ago · 13:07
Jessica Pegula joins Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss: •Chasing her first US Open title after her runner up finish •Her partnership with Vital Proteins and choosing brand deals •The recent player protests over Grand Slam prize money •The WTA's new genetic sex testing policy •The flood of influencers at tennis majors like the US Open •Her prediction for the Buffalo Bills this season Chapters 00:00 The US Open and playing in New York 01:03 Chasing her first US Open title 01:51 Her partnership with Vital Proteins 04:01 Athletes she looks to as business role models 05:46 The latest on
8/27/26 - NFL Pro Bowl Eliminated, Walter Not Selling Dodgers, Jordan Skips NBC
3d ago · 13:17
NFL eliminates the Pro Bowl Game entirely, replacing it with an 88-player honor and no alternates UEFA set to drop its FIFA boycott ahead of the U-20 Women’s World Cup Mark Walter’s TWG Global denies fraud claims, insists the Dodgers aren’t for sale Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy pull Good Good Golf merch amid ad backlash NFL owners approve record $9.6 billion Seahawks sale, as Jed York drama looms over the room Michael Jordan not expected to return to NBC’s NBA coverage this season Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest con
A Conversation about Unrivaled's $650M Valuation with Co-Founder Alex Bazzell
4d ago · 19:27
Unrivaled Co-Founder Alex Bazzell joins Colin Salao of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Unrivaled's new $100 million raise at a $650 million valuation • Plans to expand the tour model and find a bigger home arena • Why 95 percent of players hold equity in the league • Comparing Unrivaled to the upcoming Project B league • Building an informal relationship with the WNBA Chapters 00:00 Intro and the new funding announcement 00:59 Why Unrivaled raised again after last year 02:26 The future of Sephora Arena in Miami 03:27 Exploring new cities and arena sizes 04:34 Why the league sticks to one hom
8/26/26 - Big Ten’s NFL Player Ban, NFL’s CTE Study, Callaway’s Ad Apology
4d ago · 13:13
The Big Ten and other power conferences work to ban players who played in the NFL from returning to college RJ Luis Jr. wins injunction, clears path to play for LSU despite NBA contracts New study finds at least 1 in 4 NFL players developed CTE Kalshi signs exclusive deals with 5 MLB teams as baseball volume soars Callaway’s CEO apologizes after approving a controversial Good Good Golf ad LeBron James and the PGA Tour bring a new event to his hometown of Akron Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business
A Conversation with Joy Taylor on WNBA Culture War, NFL Season, Her Next Chapter & More
5d ago · 22:26
Joy Taylor joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Investing in basketball fitness club Crosscourt • Transitioning from sports media into lifestyle and culture commentary • The WNBA's growth colliding with off court culture war noise • Why she thinks the NFL is overexpanding its schedule • Her plans to move into producing and building her next chapter Chapters 00:00 Intro and her Crosscourt investment 02:56 How she chooses brand and business partnerships 03:50 Transitioning from sports to lifestyle commentary 06:26 The WNBA's growth and off court culture war 12:00 Why she is n
8/25/26 - Kanter Freedom Ruled Ineligible for WNBA, 49ers Owner Arrested, Manfred Vows 2027 Season
5d ago · 15:28
Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White ruled ineligible for WNBA 49ers owner Jed York arrested, pleads no contest in Ohio Commissioner Rob Manfred insists MLB will play in 2027 amid tense labor talks Browns cut Dae’Quan Wright, paving path back to college at LSU US Open nearly doubles content-creator credentials for 2026 Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/24/26 - T-Wolves Sold Again, NHL Targets Texas, WNBA Fan Banned
6d ago · 14:54
Marc Lore is selling his stake in the T-Wolves and Lynx at a $4.5 billion valuation, just 14 months after taking control of the franchises The NHL could award its 33rd franchise to Houston or Austin by year’s end An appeals court pauses fifth-year eligibility for college athletes from the freshman class of 2022 A fan is arrested and banned for life after throwing a dildo onto a WNBA court Actress Brenda Song makes her NFL color-commentary debut in a Rams preseason game Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the
8/21/26 - Jeanie Buss’s Ownership Battle, US Open’s Record Purse, Harden Hits $500M
9d ago · 14:32
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss’s path to staying in charge gets tougher as her siblings look to sell their stake The US Open announces a record $108 million prize purse as Carlos Alcaraz confirms his return ESPN in talks to give Pat McAfee his own “Monday Night Football” alt-cast MLS considers a major playoff overhaul, expanding the field to 20 teams An NFL preseason standout could return to college as NCAA eligibility lawsuits spread James Harden re-signs with the Cavs, becomes just the fourth NBA player to top $500 million in career earnings Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports
8/20/26 -McAfee Joins ESPN’s ‘MNC,’ Walter’s $17B Problem, Bueckers-Fudd Go Public
10d ago · 13:51
Pat McAfee joins ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown as part of the network’s Super Bowl LXI buildup At least $17 billion in undisclosed loans are at the center of a federal probe into Mark Walter’s investment empire, a week after his $12.5 billion Lakers sale LIV Golf players react to meeting the tour’s proposed new investor as purses get slashed Nneka Ogwumike announces her WNBA retirement after 15 Hall of Fame–caliber seasons Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd speak publicly for the first time about their relationship in a new Apple TV UConn docuseries Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Spo
8/19/26 - Lakers Family Feud, NFL Eyes Overseas Team, Knicks Embarrass Nets
11d ago · 14:25
Jeanie Buss is fighting her own family over the Lakers’ remaining 17.8% stake NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says a team playing full-time outside the U.S. is coming Venus Williams gets a US Open wild card, with one spot still held for Serena LIV Golf cuts $30 million in prize money and faces a new $1.2 million lawsuit Nets owner Joe Tsai calls the Knicks’ title run “embarrassing” for Brooklyn Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega
8/18/26 - Clippers’ Ballmer Reportedly Cleared, Walter Eyes Chelsea Exit, Jayden Daniels Trolled
12d ago · 14:24
ESPN says the NBA found no evidence Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard Mark Walter in talks to sell Chelsea stake at $5 billion valuation, one week after selling Lakers Padres $3.9 billion sale makes Kwanza Jones the first Black majority owner in MLB history WTA plans vote to cut required tournaments for tennis’s biggest stars Brands and teams troll Jayden Daniels over LSU jersey number dispute Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about
A Conversation with Jessica Pegula on the US Open, WTA Sex Testing, and More.
13d ago · 13:21
Jess Pegula, women's tennis player, joins Front Office Sports Editor-in-Chief Dan Roberts to discuss the US Open, Player Pay Protests and WTA Sex Testing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08/17/26 - Bezos Buys Into Liverpool, Brady Rules Hit Aikman, NFL WAGs Going Viral
13d ago · 12:06
Jeff Bezos buys a 30 percent stake in Liverpool worth $5.9 billion The NFL applies Tom Brady’s team-access restrictions to Troy Aikman MSG scores a major win in Charles Oakley’s nine-year legal battle Cristiano Ronaldo hints his playing career could end after this season Videos of NFL WAGs at training camp are part of a coordinated league strategy LeBron James launches YouTube channel focused on golf Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis
8/14/26 - NBA Owners ‘Stunned’ by Lakers Sale, Knicks’ $67M Run, WTA Sex Testing Starts
16d ago · 14:19
NBA owners are “stunned” after Mark Walter sold the Lakers to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner for a record $12.5B, 14 months after buying the team Knicks’ title run added $67M to MSG Sports’s bottom line in its fiscal Q4 Portland City Council adds $120M toward Blazers’ arena renovations in attempt to keep team in city Jessica Pegula confirms WTA genetic sex testing has begun at the Cincinnati Open Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease and desist letter over team giving former jersey number to another player Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the lat
8/13/26 - Lakers’ Shocking $12.5B Sale, Cuban Drops Mavs Suit, Field of Dreams Tickets Soar
17d ago · 13:08
Lakers sold for a record $12.5 billion to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner, less than 14 months after Mark Walter bought the team CBS Sports says there’s “no timetable” for Tony Romo’s return Mark Cuban withdraws lawsuit against Mavs owner Patrick Dumont but signals more fighting ahead Field of Dreams game tickets push near $1,000 ahead of Thursday’s Netflix game in Iowa The Jonas Brothers will headline NFL’s first regular-season halftime show in Australia Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and cult
8/12/26 – Knicks-LeBron Tickets Soar, Trump Backs Infantino, Romo’s CBS Future Unclear
18d ago · 12:03
Tickets for the Knicks’ championship ring night against LeBron and the Sixers skyrocket President Donald Trump publicly defends FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid a leadership revolt Pro Football Hall of Fame Game draws more viewers than Wimbledon, Home Run Derby, and Stanley Cup Final Bills say they're addressing fan complaints about obstructed seats at their new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium Tony Romo’s future at CBS and what’s next for Fox’s Greg Olsen Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of
8/11/26 - FIFA’s Infantino Under Fire, ESPN’s New 20-Team CFP Play, Bills Fans on New $2.2B Stadium
19d ago · 14:39
Soccer's biggest confederations accuse FIFA president Gianni Infantino of “deception” ESPN is reportedly shopping a new 20-team College Football Playoff format NCAA partners with FBI to protect athletes from sextortion crimes US Open ticket prices surge despite Sinner and Alcaraz injury questions Bills fans sound off on new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/10/26 - WNBA's Weekend of Controversy, Senate Punts on College Sports Bill, Kyle Shanahan's Autopilot Confession
20d ago · 13:39
WNBA commissioner says league will addresses transgender eligibility DiJonai Carrington ejected after flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham Senate punts college sports reform vote to September Kyle Shanahan reveals Tesla autopilot played a role in his car crash Five enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame including Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Conversation with Jason Wright on Investing in Women's Sports.
22d ago · 29:59
Jason Wright, Managing Partner & Head of Investments at Ariel Project Level, joins Ben Horney of Front Office at the 2026 Huddle in the Hamptons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/7/26 - Aikman and Buck Talks, Fox Won’t Renegotiate NFL Rights Until 2028, and Yankees’ Polymarket Deal
23d ago · 14:17
Aikman and Buck enter high-stakes ESPN contract negotiations Fox won’t renegotiate NFL rights until 2028 Yankees sign a team-level deal with Polymarket Influencers are flooding major sports events in growing numbers Akron football’s viral promo is attracting celebrity season-ticket buyers Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/6/26 – LIV’s Funding Promise, Disney Sells Out Super Bowl, Inside Tom Brady’s CardVault
24d ago · 12:25
LIV Golf CEO says the league has locked in an investor to keep it running into 2027 NBC fends off Fox, Netflix, and Amazon to retain Preakness Stakes rights Disney sells out of Super Bowl LXI ad inventory An inside look at Tom Brady's CardVault expansion Dr. Anthony Fauci's lawyer fires back at Aaron Rodgers Cleveland's new WNBA team won’t face a trademark fight Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8/5/26 - UFC Freedom 250’s $30M Loss, Bijan's Record Deal, Infantino Losing Support
25d ago · 10:35
UFC’s White House event lost $30 million despite record revenue England withdraws support for Gianni Infantino's FIFA reelection bid Bijan Robinson becomes the highest-paid running back in NFL history Aaron Rodgers goes on a tangent on “The Pat McAfee Show” Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A Conversation with Bengals Star Tee Higgins on Contract Negotiations, Turf & More

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8/28/26 - Good Good’s Sponsor Exodus, UEFA Targets Infantino, NFL Reviews Jed York

A Conversation with Tennis Star Jess Pegula on WTA Sex Testing & More

8/27/26 - NFL Pro Bowl Eliminated, Walter Not Selling Dodgers, Jordan Skips NBC

A Conversation about Unrivaled's $650M Valuation with Co-Founder Alex Bazzell

8/26/26 - Big Ten’s NFL Player Ban, NFL’s CTE Study, Callaway’s Ad Apology

A Conversation with Joy Taylor on WNBA Culture War, NFL Season, Her Next Chapter & More

8/25/26 - Kanter Freedom Ruled Ineligible for WNBA, 49ers Owner Arrested, Manfred Vows 2027 Season

8/24/26 - T-Wolves Sold Again, NHL Targets Texas, WNBA Fan Banned

8/21/26 - Jeanie Buss’s Ownership Battle, US Open’s Record Purse, Harden Hits $500M

8/20/26 -McAfee Joins ESPN’s ‘MNC,’ Walter’s $17B Problem, Bueckers-Fudd Go Public

8/19/26 - Lakers Family Feud, NFL Eyes Overseas Team, Knicks Embarrass Nets

8/18/26 - Clippers’ Ballmer Reportedly Cleared, Walter Eyes Chelsea Exit, Jayden Daniels Trolled

A Conversation with Jessica Pegula on the US Open, WTA Sex Testing, and More.

08/17/26 - Bezos Buys Into Liverpool, Brady Rules Hit Aikman, NFL WAGs Going Viral

8/14/26 - NBA Owners ‘Stunned’ by Lakers Sale, Knicks’ $67M Run, WTA Sex Testing Starts

8/13/26 - Lakers’ Shocking $12.5B Sale, Cuban Drops Mavs Suit, Field of Dreams Tickets Soar

8/12/26 – Knicks-LeBron Tickets Soar, Trump Backs Infantino, Romo’s CBS Future Unclear

8/11/26 - FIFA’s Infantino Under Fire, ESPN’s New 20-Team CFP Play, Bills Fans on New $2.2B Stadium

8/10/26 - WNBA's Weekend of Controversy, Senate Punts on College Sports Bill, Kyle Shanahan's Autopilot Confession

A Conversation with Jason Wright on Investing in Women's Sports.

8/7/26 - Aikman and Buck Talks, Fox Won’t Renegotiate NFL Rights Until 2028, and Yankees’ Polymarket Deal

8/6/26 – LIV’s Funding Promise, Disney Sells Out Super Bowl, Inside Tom Brady’s CardVault

8/5/26 - UFC Freedom 250’s $30M Loss, Bijan's Record Deal, Infantino Losing Support

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A Conversation with Bengals Star Tee Higgins on Contract Negotiations, Turf & More

A Conversation on NBA Europe, the Next NBA CBA & More with NBPA Chief David Kelly

8/28/26 - Good Good’s Sponsor Exodus, UEFA Targets Infantino, NFL Reviews Jed York

A Conversation with Tennis Star Jess Pegula on WTA Sex Testing & More

8/27/26 - NFL Pro Bowl Eliminated, Walter Not Selling Dodgers, Jordan Skips NBC

A Conversation about Unrivaled's $650M Valuation with Co-Founder Alex Bazzell

8/26/26 - Big Ten’s NFL Player Ban, NFL’s CTE Study, Callaway’s Ad Apology

A Conversation with Joy Taylor on WNBA Culture War, NFL Season, Her Next Chapter & More

8/25/26 - Kanter Freedom Ruled Ineligible for WNBA, 49ers Owner Arrested, Manfred Vows 2027 Season

8/24/26 - T-Wolves Sold Again, NHL Targets Texas, WNBA Fan Banned

8/21/26 - Jeanie Buss’s Ownership Battle, US Open’s Record Purse, Harden Hits $500M

8/20/26 -McAfee Joins ESPN’s ‘MNC,’ Walter’s $17B Problem, Bueckers-Fudd Go Public

8/19/26 - Lakers Family Feud, NFL Eyes Overseas Team, Knicks Embarrass Nets

8/18/26 - Clippers’ Ballmer Reportedly Cleared, Walter Eyes Chelsea Exit, Jayden Daniels Trolled

A Conversation with Jessica Pegula on the US Open, WTA Sex Testing, and More.

08/17/26 - Bezos Buys Into Liverpool, Brady Rules Hit Aikman, NFL WAGs Going Viral

8/14/26 - NBA Owners ‘Stunned’ by Lakers Sale, Knicks’ $67M Run, WTA Sex Testing Starts

8/13/26 - Lakers’ Shocking $12.5B Sale, Cuban Drops Mavs Suit, Field of Dreams Tickets Soar

8/12/26 – Knicks-LeBron Tickets Soar, Trump Backs Infantino, Romo’s CBS Future Unclear

8/11/26 - FIFA’s Infantino Under Fire, ESPN’s New 20-Team CFP Play, Bills Fans on New $2.2B Stadium

8/10/26 - WNBA's Weekend of Controversy, Senate Punts on College Sports Bill, Kyle Shanahan's Autopilot Confession

A Conversation with Jason Wright on Investing in Women's Sports.

8/7/26 - Aikman and Buck Talks, Fox Won’t Renegotiate NFL Rights Until 2028, and Yankees’ Polymarket Deal

8/6/26 – LIV’s Funding Promise, Disney Sells Out Super Bowl, Inside Tom Brady’s CardVault

8/5/26 - UFC Freedom 250’s $30M Loss, Bijan's Record Deal, Infantino Losing Support