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The winner of the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery will receive a golden ticket for the next 'sure thing' in Cooper Flagg... or perhaps Giannis Antetokounmpo? Baker and Renee discuss the implications of tonight's event and why some teams with the top odds may be better off using Flagg as a trade chip for an established superstar. Plus, ESPN's Matt Miller explains why mock drafts in the NFL mean just as much to teams as they do to fans. Also, Michael Jordan is joining NBC's NBA coverage, the NFL season starts with a bang, and Trump agrees to temporarily slash tariffs on Chinese goods. 0:40 - NFL opening game, Derek Carr retirement by the numbers, Giannis trade request 5:25 - NBA Draft Lottery implications 9:47 - NFL Draft with ESPN's Matt Miller 17:27 - Tariff adjustment impact on sports 21:05 - Knicks-Celtics Game 4 ticket numbers 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in the business of sports and culture — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture, with insightful commentary and appearances from athletes, executives, and more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

Two-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins joins Front Office Sports Today to break down The Game of Art—his curated contemporary art auction benefiting his foundation. We also dive into his growing investment portfolio, including potential NFL ownership. Plus, Manny Pacquiao is out of retirement, what's in the water over in Pittsburgh, correspondent Derryl Barnes goes on assignment, and Pope Leo XIV dominates the convo over at the watercooler. Key Moments: 0:41 – NFL on YouTube, Manny Pacquiao is back, Jayden Higgins’ record setting contract 4:40 – Uncertainty in Pittsburgh9:49 – Malcolm Jenkins talks about his art auction, The Game of Art, investments in sports, and NFL ownership17:31 – FOS Multimedia Reporter, Derryl Barnes 20:46 – White Sox’s Holiest Fan, Paul Pierce completes his walk 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in the business of sports and culture — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture, with insightful commentary and appearances from athletes, executives, and more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/  📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

The Celtics and Cavaliers are both down 2–0 and face huge financial decisions this offseason. ESPN's Bobby Marks joins to explain how the CBA has laid the groundwork for this year's electric NBA playoffs. Plus, the House v. NCAA settlement approaches a resolution, Nick Saban is appointed by the Trump Administration, and Paul Pierce takes an eight-hour walk to work in slippers. Key Moments: 0:41 – WNBA ratings, Rams head to Hawaii, Saban is appointed by the Trump Administration 4:40 – House vs. NCAA Updates with Amanda Christovich 9:49 – Bobby Marks talks NBA Playoffs 17:31 – The Big Ticket - NBA Game 3 Ticket Prices 20:46 – Paul Pierce takes an eight-hour walk to work 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in the business of sports and culture — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture, with insightful commentary and appearances from athletes, executives, and more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/  📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_TodayInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2WciHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

Carli Lloyd was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame last weekend, telling the audience she wished she were less of "an emotionless machine" when she played. She joins the show to discuss her legendary career on the field and how she's building something entirely new off it. Plus, the NBA sees a surge in its first-round ratings behind the next generation of stars, NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney joins to discuss the new season of Full Speed on Netflix, and an NFL fan is suing the league over Shedeur Sanders's draft slide. Key Moments: 0:37 – Big Ten and Big 12 updates, Stafford turns down big $$$, Utah Hockey’s new name 4:27 – NBA playoff ratings surge 10:00 – Carli Lloyd interview on women’s soccer and hall-of-fame career 17:38 – Ryan Blaney interview on 'Full Speed' new season 21:26 – Shedeur Sanders lawsuit 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in the business of sports and culture — Subscribe now:    / @frontofficesports   Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture, with insightful commentary and appearances from athletes, executives, and more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newslet... 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn:   / front-office-sports   Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram:   / fos_today   🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEur... iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-fr...

Hell yeah brother... Hulk Hogan has a new wrestling league. He joins us in studio alongside Eric Bischoff and Izzy Martinez to discuss. Plus, the NHL has cancelled next year's All Star Weekend, NBC is using A.I. to recreate its 90s nostalgia, and we hear from a familiar voice... in Germany. Key Moments: 01:14 – Federal funding for traumatic brain injury suspended, Justin Tucker is released, Aj’a Wilson drops her first signature sneaker, 04:14 – NHL cancels All Star Weekend 9:44 – Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, and Izzy Martinez 18:38 – Baker Machado in Signal Iduna Park Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/

Flau'jae Johnson is one of NIL's biggest stars, and confirmed to Front Office Sports that she's running it back with the LSU Tigers. But what does that mean for her career aspirations in both music and the WNBA? Plus, Sherrone Moore is issued a two-game suspension for his involvement in Michigan's scouting scandal, LASIK is offering referees free vision correction, and Caitlin Clark does it again. Key Moments: 00:43 – DC hosting the NFL Draft, the Kentucky Derby, NBC makes a big hoops push 05:00 – Sherrone Moore is suspended 9:45 – Flau’jae Johnson talks music career and WNBA 17:22 – Shocked or Not? 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in the business of sports and culture — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture, with insightful commentary and appearances from athletes, executives, and more.  📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram: 🎙️ Listen on Apple, Spotify & iHeart

The Kentucky Derby generated over $3.8 Billion in revenue last year. Churchill Downs President Mike Anderson discusses how the venue became the crown jewel of horse racing. NBC's Randy Moss also offers his perspective on how the Derby has changed in the 45 years he's covered it. Plus, Gregg Popovich retires from coaching, John Haliburton addresses the media after his scuffle with Giannis, and Caitlin Clark's preseason return to Iowa costs as much as an NBA playoff game. 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in sports business — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily sports business talk show breaking down the headlines across media, tech, athletes, NIL, private equity, and the future of sports.  📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram: 🎙️ Listen on Apple, Spotify & iHeart

Shedeur Sanders was one of many players to receive prank phone calls on draft night. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport weighs in on that, and what the Browns new quarterback room could mean for Deshaun Watson, Deion Sanders, and more. Plus, LeBron James weighs in on his playing future as Anthony Edwards is dubbed "The King Slayer" by Adidas, and the $6.1B sale of the Celtics gets an important update. 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in sports business — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily sports business talk show breaking down the headlines across media, tech, athletes, NIL, private equity, and the future of sports.   📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram: 🎙️ Listen on Apple, Spotify & iHeart

Chiney Ogwumike and Ryan Ruocco have both been instrumental to the rise and reach of the WNBA, and in this episode we  hear from both of them on why new media is a major catalyst in expanding its reach. Plus, Tyrese Haliburton's father and Giannis Antetokounmpo get into it, there is a new contender for MLB's worst franchise, and Bill Belichick's girlfriend gets in the way of Hard Knocks. 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in sports business — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily sports business talk show breaking down the headlines across media, tech, athletes, NIL, private equity, and the future of sports.  📧 Newsletter: https://gofos.co/3fDE6xg 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram: 🎙️ Listen on Apple, Spotify & iHeart

Today on the debut episode of Front Office Sports Today, NFLonCBS host Nate Burleson joins the show to discuss massive changes sweeping the NFL and why broadcasting is harder than playing. Plus, Shaq is becoming Sacramento State's GM, WrexhamFC is surging under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McEllheny's ownership, and Shedeur Sanders is already one of the NFL's most marketable rookies despite his draft slide.