WNBA's Much-Hyped Season Tips Off

The 2024 presidential election is just five days away, and some of the most notable owners in sports have made significant financial contributions to candidates. Front Office Sports breaking news reporters Margaret Fleming and Alex Schiffer dove into the largest donations from sports team owners, and they join the show to reveal their findings. Plus, Blake Griffin might be the next big name to launch a a broadcasting career. Tuned In columnist Mike McCarthy discusses Amazon and NBC's interest in the former All-Star. Also, the PIF is cutting international investments, young QBs are struggling more than ever, and Nick Bosa turned heads by wearing a MAGA hat at a press conference.

Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Alex Schiffer joins the show to discuss Cooper Flagg's celebrity and the renaissance of U.S. basketball stars. Plus, as MLB's dream World Series concludes, we hear from Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, on the rise of black MLB stars like Mookie Betts. Also, Lions center Frank Ragnow joins to discuss what it’s like to be at the literal center of one of the best offenses in the league, and living through multiple substantial changes since joining the league.

More than half of the WNBA is officially without a head coach. The Connecticut Sun parted ways with Stephanie White on Monday afternoon, becoming the seventh WNBA franchise with a vacancy. Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao joins the show to discuss the reasons for the open positions and why the recent TV deal is a big part of this. Plus, former Knicks GM Scott Perry joins the show to discuss the latest behind the scenes in the NBA, including Bronny James going to the G League in November.

The World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers has delivered on the field and off, with game 1 ending in a walkoff grand slam, and an average of 15.2 million people tuning in. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher joins the show to discuss his trip to Los Angeles for the first two games and the unique star power of Shohei Ohtani. Plus, Reggie Jackson discusses the A’s legends softball game he is putting on at the Oakland Coliseum before the stadium is converted into a soccer facility. Jackson notes that he had a higher bid for the team when it was sold to current owner John Fisher. We also hear from United Football League president Russ Brandon on the latest attempt to popularize spring football. In other news, Tua Tagovailoa took the field for the first time since his dramatic concussion, Bronny James will spend time in the G League, and the NBA revealed its NBA Cup courts.

Ahead of the Straight Talk Wireless 400, Front Office Sports newsletter writer David Rumsey speaks with NASCAR driver Kyle Busch on the state of NASCAR and the impact that the media is having on the racing world.

MLB is getting its wish of its two biggest markets facing off in the World Series. The presence of Shohei Ohtani in the Fall Classic could lead to viewership in Japan above that of the US audience. Front Office Sports newsletter writer Eric Fisher explains how big this series could get. Plus, multimedia reporter Derryl Barnes reports from Los Angeles to contrast the Lakers and Clippers’ home openers, including some bizarre and futuristic details from the Intuit Dome. Later, we hear from Bloomberg’s Jason Kelly on the rise of the WNBA and the enviable position of the NBA. Also, Unrivaled unveiled team names and logos, MLS could radically change its schedule, and the New York Giants make their case for the status quo.

The Unrivaled league is preparing a “Messi-Like” offer for Caitlin Clark before its inaugural season in January, according to Front Office Sports “Tuned-In” columnist Mike McCarthy. He joins the show to explain how Clark could get more than a salary from the league. Plus, the Timberwolves begin the NBA season as title contenders despite being in the midst of an ownership dispute. Newsletter writer Eric Fisher explains the state of that team.Cincinnati Bengals’ Sam Hubbard joins to discuss this NFL season, playing in the Super Bowl, and being on the field for Deshaun Watson’s season-ending injury. Also, NIL payments for college basketball players are reaching new heights, ESPN had a massive Monday Night Football fail, and a 45-year-old soccer legend plays his first professional tennis match.

The MLS playoffs begin, with Lionel Messi set to play his first-ever U.S. postseason game Friday. We hear from Apple TV lead MLS analyst Taylor Twellman about how MLS is taking advantage of this moment. Plus, the Los Angeles Clippers make their debut at the Intuit Dome tonight. Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao is on the scene and tells us what he's expecting for the opening game. Also, the rise of fake news account "NBACentel" continues to dupe fans and media members, the World Series is expected to break records, and the NFL exercises its first prime-time flex of the year.

The NBA is back! Longtime NBA executive and former Knicks GM Scott Perry joins the show to get us primed for what is going to be a pivotal NBA season, featuring his former Knicks squad squaring off against the defending champion Celtics on Tuesday night. Plus, the WNBA set records in arguably its best Finals series in history, both in terms of ratings and attendance. Front Office Sports reporter Margaret Fleming was at Game 5 and reflects on the W's biggest season. Plus, Tom Brady's dual role as a Fox broadcaster and team owner is receiving scrutiny, Disney looks for a Bob Iger successor, and footballers are criticizing FIFA's partnership with a Saudi Arabian oil company.

Mark Messier and Danny DeVito, executive producers on Prime Video’s “Game 7,” join the show to discuss the biggest moments in sports and the art of retelling those stories. Also, three-time gold medalist Gabby Thomas discusses the reverberations in the track world following the Olympics and how new leagues such as Athlos and Duael can help keep the momentum going. Plus, bidders for the Celtics are emerging (including Jeff Bezos’s half-brother), a carriage dispute in Chicago is denying Blackhawks and Bulls fans access to games, and the NBA patched over its weakest point when it comes to preventing betting-related corruption.