7/22/26 - World Cup Final Ratings, ESPN Layoffs, LeBron Waits, WFAN to SiriusXM

Lane Kiffin regrets his messy Ole Miss departure Raiders lock up top pick Fernando Mendoza for $57M Mark Cuban joins the Athletics' ownership group as minority investor ESPN launches a new college football talk show featuring Josh Pate Sophie Cunningham adds millions of social followers in just one month Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Bosh joins Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Why he thinks LeBron James should go to Miami and team up with Giannis • His health update and the growing awareness of blood clots in the NBA • His return to the court for the USA Basketball & RX3 charity 3-on-3 tournament • NBA expansion to Seattle and Vegas and Europe and what it means for the game • Why former NBA players are right to warn young athletes about contract money • NIL in college sports and whether he felt like he missed out at Georgia Tech CHAPTERS 0:00 Chris Bosh Health Update and the Blood Clot Awareness Conversation in the NBA 1:29 The RX3 USA Basketball Tournament and the Aaron Rodgers Connection 3:34 Where Does LeBron James Go: Why Bosh Says Miami Makes the Most Sense 5:15 Is LeBron Chasing a Title or Just Living His Best Life Now 6:01 NBA Expansion to Seattle Vegas and Europe: What Chris Bosh Thinks 8:14 Why NBA Players Are Right to Warn Young Athletes About Big Contracts 10:09 NIL in College Sports and Whether He Missed Out Playing at Georgia Tech 11:55 Would He Ever Take an Unofficial GM Role at Georgia Tech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC commissioner says breakaway from NCAA is being discussed Jeff Bezos linked to a Liverpool ownership stake Heat accidentally post link to LeBron introductory press conference Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose named NBA 2K27 cover athletes Pat McAfee announces his debut music album Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

World Cup Final draws nearly 40 million viewers on Fox; most watched soccer match in U.S. history ESPN cuts 10+ on-air talent in major layoffs Rich Paul says LeBron won't rush decision on where he plays next WFAN and 22 local sports radio stations head to SiriusXM Aaron Rodgers reunites with estranged family before final season Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jake Paul and Geoff Woo join Dan Roberts of Front Office Sports to discuss: • Anti Fund's investment thesis in prediction markets and Polymarket Buying Bitcoin at 15 years old and his long-term thesis on crypto and DeFi • How AI will change sports and why human competition is irreplaceable • Whether athlete team ownership is actually a smart investment at today's valuations • What the general public gets wrong about Jake Paul and his business legacy CHAPTERS 0:00 Anti Fund's Investment in Poly Market and Prediction Markets 1:27 The Regulatory Future of Prediction Markets and Sports Betting 2:49 Jake Paul Bought Bitcoin at Age 15 and Still Holds It 3:47 How AI Will Change Sports Competition and Business 5:58 What Anti Fund Is Not Invested In and Why Access Hasn't Been the Problem 7:43 Should Athletes Buy Stakes in Sports Teams at Today's Valuations 9:23 What Has Most Surprised Jake Paul About Sports Business in the Last Year 10:45 What the General Public Gets Wrong About Jake Paul Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michigan fires AD Warde Manuel after ten-year tenure NFL owners moving toward a new Roger Goodell extension Portland Trail Blazers and city at odds over arena deal Zlatan Ibrahimovic calls it quits at the FOS Sports desk Tom Brady and Logan Paul's feud sparks WWE rumors Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Pate joins Dan Roberts on Front Office Sports to discuss: • The fallout at Michigan football and what happens to AD Warde Manuel • Why the college football world was right to draw a hard line on Brendan Sorsby • Whether the NCAA has any real power left in college athletics I• nterviewing President Donald Trump and what the backlash taught him • His path at ESPN and the Pat McAfee road map CHAPTERS 0:00 Michigan Football Chaos and the AD Ward Manuel Situation 2:12 Does the General Fan Base Actually Care About Michigan's Admin Issues 2:49 Brendan Sorsby's Future and Why the Hard Line on Gambling Was Right 5:11 Could Sports Betting Make Gambling Controversies Less Controversial 6:22 Is the NCAA Becoming Less and Less Relevant 7:55 Why Conference Offices Would Struggle to Self-Govern 8:30 Why Josh Pate Interviewed Trump and What the Backlash Taught Him 10:00 Working With ESPN and Is the Pat McAfee Model His Blueprint 12:06 How College Football Went From Regional to Truly National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spain beats Argentina in extra time for World Cup title DeChambeau gets two-stroke penalty at the British Open McGregor has torn ACL, targets UFC return by summer 2027 Telemundo lands three-year Champions League Spanish rights deal FIFA's first-ever World Cup halftime show earns mixed reviews Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Read the full story: https://frontofficesports.com/nate-burleson-pay-cut-cbs-travis-kelce/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices