10/1/26 - MLB Playoff Empty Seats, CFB Viewership Down 11%, Tomlin Unveils ‘Minecraft’ City

NFL Legend Rob Gronkowski joins Baker Machado of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Becoming the official game day wingman for Bounty paper towels • His dream concession stand menu at Gillette Stadium • What it takes for an athlete to succeed in brand partnerships • Betting on games and yelling at his TV like a real fan • His reaction to Tom Brady swearing live on television Chapters 00:00 Intro and the Bounty game day wingman partnership 01:19 His dream concession stand menu at Gillette Stadium 02:19 What makes an athlete succeed in brand deals 04:16 The viral Terry Bradshaw and Trey McBride moment 05:26 Whether he deserves credit for Pat McAfee's kicking contest 07:14 Betting on games and yelling at the TV 08:01 Why so many veterans are coming out of retirement 09:38 Which team he would play for tomorrow 10:34 His reaction to Tom Brady's viral swearing moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports will no longer appear on Fox Sports’ “Big Noon Kickoff” Commanders consider making their alternate spear logo the primary mark as soon as 2027 Arizona State hires an independent investigator to review a hockey team workout Brewers opened the roof for Game 2 after a wild non-home run in series FOS NFL reporter Mark Maske on NFL international games and Jed York's six game suspension Colorado's playbook found by Texas Tech fans at the team hotel night before kickoff 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

Randy Levine joins Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports to discuss: •The Yankees' outlook after sweeping the Red Sox in the Wild Card series •How the Yankees' $2.6 billion Apollo financing deal came together •The Senate's bipartisan vote on the Protect College Sports Act •Pushback from agents, athletes and the Congressional Black Caucus •Possible House amendments and Trump's role in getting the bill passed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CFP leaders move closer to a 24-team Playoff as ESPN talks continue Victor Wembanyama says he’ll never promote sports betting companies WTA announces equal prize money at all combined 1000 events in 2027 Rebecca Lowe joins Netflix for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil FOS reporter Ryan Glasspiegel chats about ESPN expanding Inside the NBA to 25 dates in Charles Barkley’s announced final season Caitlin Clark’s first Nike signature shoe nearly sells out in two hours 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

Senator Ted Cruz joins Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports to discuss: •The Senate passing the Protect College Sports Act 77 to 22 •How the bill addresses the transfer portal and eligibility rules •Preserving women's and Olympic sports at smaller schools •The Lane Kiffin rule restricting in-season coaching moves •Getting the House to vote before Election Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daytime MLB playoff games draw thousands short of sellouts in Atlanta and Houston WNBA playoff format criticized after No. 8 Liberty upsets No. 1 Lynx College football viewership down 11% through September according to Nielsen Kirk Herbstreit reportedly re-signs with TNF, with outs if Sean McVay becomes available ASU hockey coach placed on leave amid calls for investigation into training program that caused player to collapse Mike Tomlin unveils his 12-year Minecraft city on YouTube 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

CBS draws 24.9M for Ravens-Cowboys in Rio, most-watched international NFL game ever Premier League confirms Manchester City guilty of all serious financial charges NBA reviewing three finalist bids for Las Vegas team at $12B to $13B price Trail Blazers say they’re committed to staying in Portland amid arena talks Senate passes Protect College Sports Act 77–22, bill heads to the House LeBron James commutes from Sixers practice to NYC by helicopter 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

Giants trade a 2027 fifth-round pick for Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy MLB attendance grows for fourth straight year as playoffs begin Jalen Duren skips Pistons media day, rejects $200M offer Nikola Jokić plans to sign with Denver next summer, possibly record deal FOS reporter Eric Fisher previews MLB wild-card round on NBC/Peacock LeBron James says he envisioned joining the Knicks before their title 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

Senate holds final vote Monday on the Protect College Sports Act USC suspends linebacker one game after hit on Oregon QB Dante Moore UT’s Steve Sarkisian's Trump headset claim sparks White House denial Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges Phillies and Astros clinch final MLB playoff spots MLB and White House discuss playing a game at Grand Teton National Park 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

Trump not expected on College GameDay but will attend Texas-Tennessee Carlos Alcaraz calls for an end to late-night Grand Slam finishes Connecticut Sun play final game in the state before moving to Houston Albert Pujols tells FOS his group was outbid to purchase two MLB teams Eric Fisher on the nor’easter scrambling Cubs–Red Sox and MLB’s playoff format NFL fines Kyle Juszczyk nearly $15K for fake-chugging celebration 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