Sir Charles Could Be Hot Free Agent if TNT Loses NBA

Four Bay Area teams have moved are are planning to, with the 49ers and Warriors relocating in the area and the Raiders and A’s going to Las Vegas. Andy Dolich, who was an executive with the A’s, 49ers, Warriors, and other teams, joins the show to examine the fates of each team and explain why going from Oakland to Las Vegas is a downgrade for the A’s. Plus, the NFL schedule could get reconfigured and MLB’s most maligned umpire calls it a career after reaching a settlement with the league.

American youth basketball relies on a talent pipeline funded by sneaker and apparel companies. Filmmaker Mike Nicoll spent years exploring that world for a new documentary, The Spoils. He joins the show to discuss what he learned and the incentives that system creates.

The French Open begins on Sunday in what will be a swan song for Rafael Nadal, who dominated the event like no one before. His exit brings tennis closer to the end of the “Big Three” era, as it looks to kindle fandom in upcoming stars. Catherine Whitaker and David Law, hosts of The Tennis Podcast, join the show to unpack this moment for the sport. Plus, the WNBA is headed north of the border, the Department of Justice could alter the ticketing market, and we may be headed toward the NBA’s first nine-figure annual salary.

Greg Olsen won an Emmy for his work as Fox’s top NFL analyst last season, but now he is being bumped to the second slot by Tom Brady. Olsen joins the show to discuss what his offseason was like, his broadcasting aspirations, and his startup, Youth Inc. Plus, direct revenue sharing with college athletes is on the verge of becoming a reality due to a settlement in the House v. NCAA case. Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich breaks down the massively consequential case.

The Arena Football League is barely holding on a month into its relaunch. Reporter Robert Silverman takes inside the troubled league through discussions with players on the Georgia Force, which recently ceased operations – one of five teams to do so already. Plus, the NFL is moving closer to allowing private equity firms to hold stakes in teams and MLB is tapping former players and softball stars for a new home run derby contest.

The Harlem Globetrotters have been a cultural symbol for generations. As the brand nears its 100th anniversary, it’s taking a hard look at how it can set itself up for another century of sports entertainment. Globetrotters president Keith Dawkins joins the show to talk about the past, present, and future of the iconic team. Plus, the NBA and NHL conference finals are set, and Saudi Arabia pushes further into tennis.

Bare knuckle fighting has long existed as an underground sport. Now, sanctioned fights and more mainstream investors are coming in. Author Stayton Bonner explored that world, gaining trust and access to undisclosed locations and sources connected to organized crime syndicates that funded many fights. He joins the show to peal back the cover. Plus, a deal that more than doubles the earnings of many Las Vegas Aces players is being investigated by the WNBA, Marvin Harrison Jr. is being sued by Fanatics, and someone paid nearly $1 million for the most important napkin soccer history.

The Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy proceedings will have a major impact on the fates of MLB, the NBA, and NHL over the rest of the decade. All three leagues have lawyers present in the courtroom, asking increasingly pointed questions regarding Diamond’s long-term viability. The Athletic’s Evan Drellich takes us inside the court proceedings and what they mean for the future of sports media. Plus, the NFL schedule will be taxing on many teams, but does accommodate the league’s most famous fan, and EA’s College Football 25 marks a new era in NIL.

The PGA Championship marks a rare moment in which LIV golfers and those that stayed with the PGA Tour will be competing side by side. The unity on the course underscores the lack thereof off of it, where negotiators between the Tour and Saudi Arabia have yet to strike a deal. ESPN analyst and golf legend Curtis Strange joins the show to give his take on the situation. Plus, Netflix secured rights to the NFL’s Christmas games, two MLB teams in the NL East could eventually be for sale, and FIFA is moving toward allowing league games overseas.

Paramount is looking for a buyer and now it is weighing very different offers between Sony and Skydance. The choice will radically impact the company’s future. CNBC media reporter Alex Sherman joins the show to detail the choice before Paramount, and delve into the many ways Disney is adapting ESPN to the streaming era. Plus, the Arena Football League lost another team and may be on the verge of collapsing less than a month into its comeback season, and Netflix and Amazon are bidding for the NFL’s Christmas games.