Front Office Sports Today

By Front Office Sports

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 repo... more

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The podcast currently has 1,066 episodes available.

Front Office Sports Today episodes:

July 18, 2026 A Conversation with Nate Burleson on Russell Wilson at CBS, Travis Kelce’s Media Future, and Seahawks $9.6B Sale
Nate Burleson joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Travis Kelce's future in broadcasting and which network can afford him
• Russell Wilson joining the “NFL Today” desk and what he brings to CBS
• Whether Burleson wants James Brown's hosting role when JB is ready to leave
• How Burleson almost turned down “Good Morning Football” and what changed his mind
• The Seahawks’ selling for $9.6 billion and skyrocketing NFL valuations
CHAPTERS
0:00 AT&T Connection Cup at Fanatics Fest
1:54 Russell Wilson Joining CBS NFL Today and What He Brings
5:14 Would Nate Burleson Take James Brown's Hosting Chair
6:23 Travis Kelce's Media Future and Which Network Can Pay Him
8:51 Hosting March Madness With Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith
11;48 Good Morning Football Turns Ten: The Story of Almost Saying No
16:18 Youth Sports Costs and Accessibility in America
18:04 The Seahawks Sell for $9.6 Billion and What NFL Valuations Mean
19:55 Nate's Best Career Stats Were Against the Chicago Bears
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July 17, 2026 A Conversation with MLS Commissioner Don Garber on World Cup, Messi, Future & More
Don Garber joins Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• How the 2026 World Cup has transformed soccer fandom in the U.S.
• Messi in the World Cup final and what it means for Inter Miami and MLS
• How MLS plans to convert World Cup fans into lifelong local club supporters
• His relationship with Messi after the suspension controversy last summer
• His succession timeline and reflecting on 28 years as commissioner
CHAPTERS
0:00 How the 2026 World Cup Has Gone for MLS and American Soccer
2:02 How Key Is It That a Current MLS Player Is in the World Cup Final
3:33 Don Garber on His Relationship With Messi After Last Summer's Suspension
4:47 How MLS Keeps the Momentum Going After the World Cup
6:21 Don Garber on His Succession Plan and Reflecting on 28 Years as Commissioner

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10min
July 17, 20267/17/26 - World Cup Final Preview, Bam-Herro Aftermath, LeBron's Waiting Game
Argentina chases back-to-back World Cup titles Sunday

NBA won't punish Bam Adebayo for hitting Tyler Herro

Milwaukee Bucks under investigation for potential cap circumvention on Gary Trent Jr.’s new contract

McGregor's UFC return draws 6.5 million viewers

LeBron still won't reveal his next NBA destination
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11min
July 16, 20267/16/26 - World Cup Final Set, Kawhi Probe, FanDuel VIP Scandal Deepens
Spain and Argentina set for World Cup final

If found guilty, Adam Silver could fine Clippers $7M in Kawhi investigation

NBA local streaming hub could launch in 2027

Manfred addresses Harper video

Fandango lands Bundesliga rights in surprise sports deal
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14min
July 15, 2026 A Conversation With USWNT Alumni Julie Ertz & Kealia Watt
Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt join Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss:
• Their new weekly women's soccer podcast “Style of Play” with Amp Sports
• World Cup fever in the U.S. and what it means for soccer's growth
• The 2027 Women's World Cup on Netflix and the historic equal-pay win
• Breakout NWSL players to watch and Kealia's Amazon broadcasting career
• Whether France or Argentina will win the men's World Cup
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introducing Style of Play Podcast and Why Now
1:37 What the Creation Process Has Been Like for Both of Them
2:18 World Cup Fever in the US Even After the Men's Team Exited
4:06 Will the World Cup Be Rocket Fuel for MLS and NWSL
5:13 Equal Pay and the $16 Million World Cup Prize for US Soccer
6:47 Women's World Cup 2027 on Netflix and the Landscape of Women's Sports
7:43 Which World Cup Player Has Their Kids Most Excited
8:44 Breakout NWSL Players to Watch Including Michelle Cooper
10:08 Kealia on Breaking Into Broadcasting With Amazon and JJ Watt's Influence
13:01 World Cup Final Predictions France vs Argentina

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18min
July 15, 20267/15/26 - England vs Argentina, Michigan Athletics Investigation Latest, MLB Labor War
England and Argentina meet in the World Cup semifinal

Michigan AD reportedly knew about coach’s affair before firing

Paige Bueckers wants WNBA to hire more Black women head coaches

MLB labor talks grow increasingly grim at midseason

Suni Lee announces she's chasing a third Olympics
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14min
July 14, 20267/14/26 - World Cup Semis, Michigan AD Probe, FanDuel VIP Scandal
France and Spain meet in the World Cup semifinal

Michigan's AD job on the line after $12M probe

McGregor heads to surgery but vows to fight again

ESPN ends syndicated version of Good Morning Football

FanDuel VIP program under scrutiny after Bryce Harper video

Ted Lasso star returns to the pitch
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15min
July 13, 20267/13/26 - Seahawks Sell for $9.6B, FIFA Looks to Expand WC to 64 Teams, McGregor's 69-Second Return, Sinner Wins Wimbledon
Included in today's episode:
Seahawks sold for record-breaking $9.6 billion

FIFA considers expanding World Cup to 64 teams

McGregor's UFC comeback ends in 69 seconds

Sinner wins second straight Wimbledon men's title

Netflix hosts the Home Run Derby tonight
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13min
July 10, 20267/10/26 - World Cup Ratings Records, Seahawks Sale Narrows, Kawhi Trade Limbo
Included in today's episode:
England-Mexico World Cup match draws 44.8 million US viewers

Two bidding groups emerge as frontrunners for Seahawks sale

Kawhi Leonard trade to Raptors stalls amid Clippers/Aspiration investigation

ESPN nears contract extension keeping Adam Schefter through 2030

Jalen Brunson's NBA Finals jersey sells for $1.02 million
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14min
July 09, 2026Record Betting on USMNT Loss, U.S. Soccer Splits Payout, Potential LIV Golf Layoffs, Bieber headlines World Cup halftime
Included in today's episode:
U.S.-Belgium becomes most bet soccer game ever according to sportsbooks

U.S. Soccer splits $16M prize money equally between men's and women's teams

LIV Golf warns employees of potential layoffs

Justin Verlander announces retirement after 21 seasons

Justin Bieber headlines the first World Cup halftime show

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