Front Office Sports Today

Michael Jordan is in serious talks to share his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. We break down the potential sale, including how Jordan got the team and who the new owner might be. We also hear from former MLB catcher AJ Pierzynski on his time in the major leagues and his new show Foul Territory.

The first round of March Madness began yesterday, and the tournament is already living up to its name. We break down the odds of getting the perfect bracket and our favorite picks for Cinderella teams. We also hear from Jon Cohen on the economic impact that the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group will have on professional sports teams.

Microsoft is in the midst of acquiring Activision Blizzard while facing scrutiny from trade regulators. We dive into their record-breaking merger, and we also hear from Andrew Hawkins on the metaverse and his virtual reality football game NFL Pro Era.

FIFA received a petition with over a million signatures calling for the compensation of migrant workers and their families for abuses prior to and during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. We break down what that means for the soccer entity, and we also hear from Adam Jones on his playing career for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Selection Sunday has come and gone and the brackets for the men's and women's NCAA tournaments are set. Our own Doug Greenberg joins to share his thoughts on this year's brackets.

The WWE is making an argument to legalize gambling on scripted wrestling matches. We dive into that, and hear from Erik Logan, CEO of the World Surf League, on what makes world surfing unique.

Selection Sunday is only 48 hours away, but the madness has already begun this March. We take a look across the conference tournaments leading up to the big dance, hear from our reporter Amanda Christovich on-site at the Big East Tournament, and talk with Silverback Holdings Executive Chairman Ibrahim Sagna on the future of basketball in Africa.

Bomani Jones joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about his show 'Game Theory with Bomani Jones' on HBO, the NFL, NBA and more. We also dive into the conundrum Adidas faces after distancing itself from Yeezy.

The World Baseball Classic returned last night for the first time since 2017, and we break down everything you need to know about the international tournament. The Athletic's Evan Drellich joins to talk about his new book on the Houston Astros cheating scandal, 'Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess.'

We recap some of the most eye-catching performances from the NFL Scouting Combine, and how they might impact some athletes bank accounts. ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller joins to chat about the biggest news coming out of this year's combine.

The PGA Tour announced big changes coming to some of its high-profile events, and not everyone is pleased. PGA Superstore CEO Dick Sullivan joins the show to give an update on the state of golf.

Formula 1 kicks off its 2023 season at a time when the sport is growing fast in America. The league and many of its teams are racing to capture the U.S. audience. Plus, a conversation with Troy Aikman on his new career brewing beer, his new job at ESPN, and more.

Former NBA players Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, and Paul Pierce join to discuss their thoughts on cannabis and the NBA. Senior Writer Mike McCarthy hops on to talk about his exclusive reporting on the one company that might be a lifeline for nearly bankrupt RSNs.

Michael Irvin has filed a defamation suit against Marriott Hotels for $100 million. We dive into how we got here and Irvin’s media strategy. Later, we hear from Chris Canetti, who is heading Houston’s efforts to prepare for the World Cup on what it takes to get ready for what might be the biggest sporting event in history.

The NCAA handed down a first-of-its-kind infraction to the University of Miami's women's basketball team. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins us to break down what that means for NIL regulation going forward. Senior reporter AJ Perez joins to give an update on the Washington Commanders sale.

Steve Cohen has spent an astronomical amount of money on the payroll for the New York Mets - so much so that they invented a new tax threshold specifically because of him called "The Cohen Tax." In today's episode, we look into how the MLB is planning to tackle record spending on team's payrolls. We also hear from LG Doucet, the founder of The First Mint, on the NFT craze that's facing a lawsuit that could upend the entire industry.

The MLS season begins tomorrow, and there's been a lot of changes to the league over the offseason. A new team, a new playoff format, and more are in store for the MLS this season. We also bring on Attorney Brett Ward to talk through the life of being a lawyer for high profile athletes in court.

The Glazer family is sifting through final bids for Manchester United, and it seems to have come down to two names: Sir Jim Ratcliffe and a group of Qatari investors led by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani. We dive into the renowned football club's sale, as well as how Major League Rugby is planning to grow the sport in the United States.

Mac McClung got a perfect score on all but one of his dunks at the NBA Slam Dunk Contest (and on that dunk he got a 49 out of 50 possible points). It's been said that he's singlehandedly revived the competition. We dive into how McClung got here, and what was so special about his performance over All-Star Weekend. We also hear an update on the Washington Commanders saga from our own AJ Perez.

Las Vegas has all-of-a-sudden become a big sports city. Vegas got an NHL team in 2017, a WNBA team in 2018, and the Raiders left Oakland for Vegas in 2020. Now, it seems that the Oakland A's might be making that same transition. We also hear from Team Whistle on the importance of delivering short-form sports content to Gen-Z.

With Diamond Sports Group facing bankruptcy, the MLB is preparing to take over its own broadcasts. Professional Pickleball Player Tyson McGuffin joins the show to talk about the meteoric rise of pickleball, and his experiences from the pro pickleball lifestyle.

FC Barcelona may face relegation after being accused of bribing La Liga's referee committee. Senior Writer Mike McCarthy joins the show to talk about his Super Bowl experience, and the missed opportunity for Super Bowl LVII to be the most watched Super Bowl of all time.

XFL President Russ Brandon joins us to talk about the revamped football league, and how it's looking to make its mark as an innovative spring football league. The World Baseball Classic is coming soon, and we talked to a few Team USA players to hear their thoughts on the global tournament.

The two New York Yankees Superstars are joining forces in-studio on Fox Sports for the upcoming MLB season, the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team are ending a strike after "being forced back to work," and Mason Jones from TruGolf joins us to talk about the booming popularity of off-course golfing.

Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII less than 24 hours ago, and we are already looking ahead to next year's big game in Vegas. We also have some news on the ongoing saga with the Washington Commanders, and CNBC Reporter Alex Sherman joins us to talk about the big changes happening inside Disney.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Diamond Sports Group prepares for bankruptcy, English teams spent more than $2 billion on player contracts in 2022, the San Diego Padres cap season-ticket sales, and AC Milan's sale is under investigation.

The Baltimore Orioles' family feud heightens, the Women's Premier League teams are revealed, Sapphire Sport raises $181 million, and Manchester United bidders are learning toward a full takeover.

Middle East consortiums force Man Utd and Liverpool owners to consider full and partial sales, charter travel discussions in the WNBA heat up, Niantic launches "NBA All-World," and Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix anticipates double economic impact of the Super Bowl.

The Glazers could keep a part of Manchester United, two Pac-12 senior executives are fired, a new high school athletics facility could generate $65 million in annual revenue, and the Association of Pickleball Professionals announce TV deals.

The WNBA schedules a game in Canada, Big 12 legacy schools forgo revenue, Nintendo plans to increase production on Switch units, and LAFC secures the country's largest naming rights deal for a soccer-specific stadium.

The NBA inks a U.K. broadcasting deal, Courtside Ventures closes its third fund, Anheuser-Busch buys three minutes of national air time for the Super Bowl, and Microsoft announces plans to cut 10,000 jobs.

The Bears focus on their move, Olympique Lyonnais' owner explores going public, the world's five top-grossing mobile games generate $7.2 billion, and Miami Grand Prix organizers announce changes.

Apple considers bidding for domestic Premier League rights, Paris Saint-Germain is set to leave its home stadium, TaylorMade Golf invests in PopStroke, and the FIFA Women's World Cup has already sold more than 500,000 tickets.

MLB hires a Sinclair executive, Old Trafford could be demolished, Technogym's owner hangs on to his shares, and the NWSL raises its salary cap.

Lionel Messi receives offers from several clubs, Lewis Hamilton could be a Manchester United owner, LAFC condenses its ownership, and the Boston Red Sox are not up for sale.

Tom Brady owns more than 1.1 million common shares in now-bankrupt FTX, Formula 1 teams disagree on entrance fees, Conventry City FC is acquired, and plans to build 32 esports stadiums are revealed.

Manchester City generates the most revenue of European domestic soccer champions, Cleveland's mayor wants any new or renovation stadium to be a community asset, FC Barcelona announced plans to upgrade Spotify Camp Nou, and Patrick Mahomes becomes a part owner of an NWSL team.

Formula 1 targets $500 million for its Las Vegas race, Bowlero has its best year yet, Landmark Development proposes upgrades to Soldier Field, and New York sets another sports betting record.

FIFA introduces commission caps, the IIHF wants a decision from the NHL on whether it'll play in the 2026 Olympics, Cadillac teams up with Andretti Global to enter Formula 1, and Peloton agrees to a $19 million fine.

Tickets for the CFP Championship are in high demand, Sony and Honda team up on a car with Epic Games' Unreal Engine, Pickleball continues its growth, and LIV Golf is accused of building an intelligence file on the families of 9/11 victims.