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Jul 28, 2023 • 20min

Colorado Heading Back to Big 12

Colorado was already making headlines when they signed Deion Sanders as their head football coach, and now they appear to be making news again as they are headed for the Big 12. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins FOS Today to break down why Colorado is making moves to jump ship from the Pac-12.We also have an interview Zaire Wade — son of NBA hall-of-famer Dwyane Wade and a guard in the Basketball Africa League. Wade joins writer Doug Greenberg to talk about what it was like playing with Bronny James at Sierra Canyon, choosing to go pro over going to college, and how he ended up playing in the Basketball Africa League.
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Jul 27, 2023 • 27min

Allegations of Toxic Culture Under Minnesota’s P.J. Fleck

Senior Reporter AJ Perez investigated Minnesota's football program and found unsettling allegations suggesting a "cult-like atmosphere" under head coach P.J. Fleck. Perez joins Front Office Sports Today to dive into what he uncovered at the University of Minnesota, and how this — along with the allegations of hazing at Northwestern University — could be the beginning of a new wave of unearthing toxic culture within college sports.Plus, we hear from MLB Network's Mark DeRosa, Lauren Shehadi, and Robert Flores as they celebrate their 750th episode hosting "MLB Central." They share their thoughts on the long-running show, as well as their take on the new rules and potential landing spots for Shohei Ohtani.
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Jul 26, 2023 • 23min

Barstool Breaks Into Broadcasting Golf

Tomorrow afternoon, Barstool Sports will broadcast the Korn Ferry Tour NV5 Invitational with commentary from the hosts of its "Fore Play" podcast. Co-host Sam "Riggs" Bozoian joins newsletter co-author David Rumsey to break down how this deal came together and why the Korn Ferry Tour is a good fit for Barstool Sports.Plus, we have an interview with Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews, who has lived with type-1 diabetes since childhood and found a way to perform at the highest level despite his illness. Hear how Andrews manages his diabetes while playing football, as well as his thoughts on the NFL going overseas and Lamar Jackson's new contract.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 23min

Mbappé Recieves Billion-Dollar Offer to Play in Saudi Pro League

Kylian Mbappé, widely regarded as one of the best soccer players in the world, has received an offer worth over $1 billion to play in Saudia Arabia — for just a single year. Soccer journalist Ben Jacobs joins Front Office Sports Today to break down what the earth-shaking offer means for Mbappé, PSG, and the soccer world in general.Plus, Premier League CEO Richard Masters shares his thoughts on the Mbappé deal, the Premier League's U.S. tour, and financing a system built around promotion and relegation.
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Jul 24, 2023 • 27min

Could NFL or NBA Buy ESPN Stake?

Disney has held talks with the NFL and NBA on a potential stake sale and integration of the companies, but questions are rising about other media partners and journalistic ethics. CNBC media reporter Alex Sherman provides the latest on the talks.Later, we hear from MLS legend Cobi Jones on his experience playing in the last US World Cup and playing with David Beckham, and what those moments tell us about Lionel Messi’s impact and the 2026 World Cup.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 27min

Messi Mania Marks New Era for MLS

The day has finally arrived. After 19 years of playing professionally in Europe, Lionel Messi is set to make his MLS debut tonight with Inter Miami CF. Dan Courtemanche, EVP of Communications at MLS, joins us to give an inside look at how Messi came to play in the States — as well as MLS' streaming deal with Apple and Messi's impact on viewership.We've also got newsletter co-author Eric Fisher, who shares his thoughts on how Messi Mania is going to impact Miami, MLS, and American soccer.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 23min

USWNT Looking to Make History in World Cup

The Women's World Cup kicked off this morning in Australia and New Zealand, and the USWNT is attempting to do something unprecedented — win three World Cups in a row. Front Office Sports writer Doug Greenberg joins us to take a look at America's chances to make history, as well as the record amount of money invested into this year's tournament.Next, we're joined by USWNT captain Lindsey Horan — a focal point on the team that won the 2019 Women's World Cup. Horan gives some insight into what it's like to play for a World Cup, the state of professional women's soccer internationally, and how the NWSL can keep up with European Leagues.
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Jul 19, 2023 • 26min

Roger Bennett on the Rise of American Soccer

This week alone, Lionel Messi is set to play his first MLS game, Premier League teams are flooding the United States, and the USWNT begins its quest for a third consecutive Women’s World Cup. Men In Blazers’ Roger Bennett joins FOS Today to make his case that this is the biggest moment in American soccer history — and why it’s only the beginning for the sport.
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Jul 18, 2023 • 22min

The Atlanta Braves Go Public

The Atlanta Braves are going public on Wednesday morning. Newsletter co-author Eric Fisher gives us some insight on the deal, plus the latest on the Arizona Diamondbacks' move from Bally Sports.Then, SlamBall makes its return to television this weekend on ESPN after two decades off-the-air. Mason Gordon, founder and CEO of SlamBall, comes on to share the sports' comeback story.
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Jul 17, 2023 • 23min

Could Netflix's 'Quarterback' overtake 'Hard Knocks'?

In the few days since its release, Netflix's NFL docuseries "Quarterback" has garnered rave reviews and is one of the top shows on the streaming platform — raising speculation that the new series will overtake HBO's 'Hard Knocks' as the leading NFL reality show. Newsletter co-author David Rumsey shares his thoughts on whether or not Netflix can top HBO.We also have an interview with executives from THINK450 — a for-profit organization owned by the NBPA focused solely on maximizing revenues for the collective body of NBA players. Que Gaskins and Keisha Wright, its respective president and senior VP of partnerships, team up with David Spencer, co-founder of the NYC-based Talent Resources Sports marketing agency, for an inside look at how they work to market and promote individual NBA players.

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