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Welcome to our daily show: Front Office Sports Today. Join senior writer Owen Poindexter for breakdowns of the biggest stories across sports and business, commentary on cultural trends in the space, and guest appearances from influential athletes, executives, and the FOS editorial team. The only show you need to start your day right.
World Cup Bets Expected to Hit $35B
Analysts expect a significant increase in World Cup bets, Manchester United's stock is surging on sale news, the Portland Thorns owner looks to sell, and Candy Digital lays off employees.
05:4430/11/2022
Paris Saint-Germain Seeking Record $4B Valuation
Paris Saint-Germain's owners seek a valuation of more than $4.1 billion, Iran and the U.S. create more tension ahead of Tuesday's match, the FTC is concerned over Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard, and Adidas has been discussing the risks of its relationship with Ye for years.
05:5429/11/2022
Everything Heading to Vegas: Add the Final Four To List
Another sporting event heads to Vegas, Paris Saint-Germain wants a new stadium, F1 prepares to remove Shanghai from its calendar, and the list for Man United's potential buyers is short.
05:4728/11/2022
Dubai Benefitting from Lack of Qatar Accommodations
Dubai benefits from the World Cup, an American investment fund is interest in PSG, a Meta deal could be blocked, and Dick's Sporting Goods reports record earnings.
05:4823/11/2022
FIFA's Record $7.5B in Revenue
FIFA banks $7.5 billion for the current World Cup cycle, Max Verstappen tops Forbes' highest-paid drivers list, World Cup matches compete with American football, and Drive Shack releases earnings.
06:0822/11/2022
Top-Earning Players Chase World Cup
The World Cup features several of the world's highest-paid soccer players, F1's final race takes place, NFL Sunday Ticket rights are still up for grabs, and the World Series generates $78 million in economic impact for Philadelphia.
05:4221/11/2022
Sports Agencies Dominated by Five Giants
CAA leads Forbes most-valuable sports agencies list, the Royals' move could keep the Chiefs in place, NASCAR starts a division in Brazil, and Liberty Media splits off the Atlanta Braves.
05:4018/11/2022
FIFA Wary of Match-Fixing with $100B Expected World Cup Bets
FIFA's concerned with match-fixing, the NFL strikes a deal with Skydance Media, Warner Bros. cuts its sports division's workforce, and NYCFC gets a sports stadiums.
05:4617/11/2022
FIFA’s World Cup Gender Gap
The Men's World Cup sees a much higher purse than the women's, Nike plans to launch a trading plaform in the metaverse, Rock Hill agrees to a settlement with the Carolina Panthers, and Wynn offers a $1 million Formula 1 package.
05:3816/11/2022
Liverpool Could Spark Bidding War
The richest sports team owner want Liverpool FC, Jeff Bezos doesn't deny interest in the Commanders, the Los Angeles Angels could have $300 million in repairs, and it could be years for the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights move to be approved.
05:4215/11/2022
Controversy vs. Cash at World Cup
The World Cup is expected to deliver record revenue for FIFA, plans for the Las Vegas Grand Prix are in motion, Tennis Australia secures its biggest media deal ever, and the fate of the Arizona Coyotes rests in the hands of the public.
06:0314/11/2022
Amazon Bounces Back After Record Breaking Losses
Amazon bounces back, Formula 1's U.S. popularity grows, Michael Andlauer is a frontrunner for the Ottawa Senators, and Endeavor reports earnings.
06:0211/11/2022
A’s $12B Oakland Plan Still Alive
The Oakland A's continue searching for a new ballpark, Newcastle United gets an injection, Teqball looks to join the Olympics, and California rejects sports betting.
05:5810/11/2022
Bears One Step Closer to New Stadium
The Chicago Bears clear another stadium hurdle, Nintendo and Planet Fitness report earnings, and Matthew McConaughey is reportedly joining Jeff Bezos' bid for the Washington Commanders.
06:1509/11/2022
Manchester City Posts Record Year Boosted By Full Crowds
Manchester City and Take-Two Interactive report earnings, Apple builds an ad network ahead of its MLS deal, and Kevin Durant is interested in buying the Washington Commanders.
05:5608/11/2022
FIFA: Keep ‘Political Battles’ Out of World Cup
FIFA urges fans to avoid politics at the World Cup, FuboTV reports earnings, Gonzaga could join the Big 12, and Jeff Bezos and Jay-Z look at the Washington Commanders.
05:5307/11/2022
NASCAR Races Back With 4% TV Growth in 2022
NASCAR is poised to wrap up its 2022 season with a bounce back year, WWE generates $304.6 million in revenue in Q3, Kevin Durant and Joe Tsai get ready for the MLS Cup final, and Under Armour gets back on track after lackluster results earlier this fiscal year.
04:5504/11/2022
MLB Jumps Into Dispute Hindering Nationals’ Sale
MLS is trying to answer questions around a Washington Nationals sale, Paramount+ adds subscribers, Formula 1 strikes deals with U.S. companies, and TMRW Sports announces a list of "strategic investors."
05:4603/11/2022
Premier League Replaces $459M NFT Deal Frozen by Crypto Winter
The Premier League signs a deal with Sorare, Electronic Arts reports earnings, the Ottawa Senators are on the market, and multiple groups are interested in an NWSL expansion franchise.
05:4802/11/2022
Women’s Soccer Continues to Grow, Drawing More Investors
Women's soccer gets more investment, the Nashville Predators near a $775 million valuation, an unnamed SPAC is nearing a stake in Udinese, and MLB's commissioner doesn't believe Oakland will keep its team.
06:0101/11/2022
World Cup Could Make November Biggest Betting Month in History
November could be the biggest sports betting month in U.S. history, Comcast considers selling Sky DE, Columbia reports Q3 earnings, and the Board of Control for Cricket in India is equalizing men's and women's pay.
06:1231/10/2022
Phillies Could Become Big Draw Again with World Series Win
The Phillies' have a lot at stake in their World Series appearance, Amazon's sales climb, Apple's revenue falls, and the NWSL's championship game highlights the league's growth.
06:0028/10/2022
MLB Brand Value Grows with Jersey Patches on Horizon
MLB's brand strength grows, tension around the 2022 FIFA World Cup intensifies, China wants to host the 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup, and LeBron is among the athletes investing in Mitchell & Ness.
05:5427/10/2022
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Serena Williams' chances of returning to tennis are "very high," the NWSL has "ammo" for its next media rights negotiations, Porsche is finalizing a deal to buy 50% of the Williams racing taem, and Adidas is ending it relationship with Ye.
05:4526/10/2022
NBA Explored European-Style Promotion/Relegation System
The NBA explores a new format to combat tanking, fans aren't going to the World Cup because of expenses, Formula 1 is exploring an all-female racing series, and Earvin "Magic" Johnson is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in the Las Vegas Raiders.
05:4225/10/2022
The Big 12 Is Reportedly Nearing New Media Deal
The Big 12 is reportedly close to a new media deal, NFL owners vote on who covers legal bills for the Rams' move, Serie A looks to expand its overseas reach, and Jon Gruden's lawsuit survives another legal challenge.
06:0524/10/2022
Titans Stadium Could Get Most Public Money Ever for An NFL Project
The Tennessee Titans could receive the most public money ever for an NFL project, new data released by the NCAA reveals the extent of pandemic budget declines during the 2020-21 season, FIFA rejects several bids for media rights to the 2023 Women’s World Cup, and the Professional Fights League links up with DAZN.
06:0521/10/2022
Thirty Five Ventures Latest to Invest in Major League Pickleball
Thirty Five Ventures purchases a Major League Pickleball expansion team, Memphis is ramping up its sports investments with a $684 million project, FIFA receives backlash for failing to commit to creating a compensation fund for migrant workers, and Inter Milan is the latest soccer club to land on the market.
06:5120/10/2022
Venetian Plans $1B in Renovations Ahead of Vegas F1 Race
The Venetian is investing billions in renovations ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, the Chicago Bears' Arlington Heights proposal could be rejected, Fox and News Corp. are considering a merger, and SiriusXM is looking to invest in more live sports.
06:0819/10/2022
World Cup Ticket Sales Near 3M, Residents Kicked Out of Homes
Qatar is nearing its population in World Cup ticket sales, Comcast shutters G4 TV, Roblox reports favorable user growth, and the Tennessee Titans are one step closer to a domed stadium.
06:4218/10/2022
Eli Manning Interested in NFL Ownership if ‘Right Fit’
Eli Manning is interested in NFL ownership with the right team, Apple is believed to be the frontrunner for NFL Sunday Ticket, Bang Energy has been given a lifeline, and FC Barcelona sports Drake's owl.
05:5517/10/2022
MLS Draws Record Attendance for 2022 Season
MLS has a record-breaking regular season, Chelsea FC's owners think the club could be the top-earning soccer team in the world, Vuori continues to expand, and NFL owners are in a standoff.
06:0314/10/2022
FIFA to Pay Clubs $209M for Players’ World Cup Participation
Soccer teams will make millions from November's World Cup, the Glazer family doesn't want to sell Manchester United, four Nordic countries want to host the Women's Euro, and Tom Brady is an owner of a Major League Pickleball expansion team.
06:0213/10/2022
Fanatics Making Sports Betting Push into 15 to 20 States
Fanatics' CEO says sports betting will start launching in January, Qatar is still making arrangements for the World Cup, gambling company's are pulling back on their California bet, and Puttshack has completed a $150 million growth capital round.
06:0912/10/2022
Goodell Floats Permanent NFL Teams in London, European Division
Roger Goodell believes London could support full-time NFL teams, Saudi Arabia's soccer club agreements total around $2.3 billion, Alaska Airlines is redirecting money from the Portland Thorns and Timbers, and Mercedes' profits rise by $60.7 million in 2021.
06:0011/10/2022
Asian Winter Games in Saudi Arabia Called 'Aberrant Project'
World Cup skiers decried the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2029 Asian Winter Games, Kylian Mbappé tops Forbes' highest-paid soccer players list, Take-Two Interactive could see its shares surge, and MLB's attendance is down from 2019.
06:0910/10/2022
Everton in Takeover Talks With Soros-Led SPAC
Everton has received takeover interest from a blank-check company, Manchester United is believed to have offered the Public Investment Fund a stake, Connor McDavid tops Forbes' highest-paid NHL players list, and LIV Golf believes its players will be able to earn world rankings points through the MENA Tour.
06:2606/10/2022
MLB Revenue to Top Pre-Pandemic Levels
MLB is set to eclipse its 2019 revenue, the Supreme Court declined to hear Oakland's appeal regarding damages from the Raiders' relocation, MY.GAMES has been sold to Leta Capital, and Spain and Portugal are reportedly adding Ukraine to their joint bid for the 2030 World Cup.
06:1205/10/2022
Real Madrid President Renews Call for Super League
Real Madrid's president still wants the Super League, reports surface that Red Bull exceeded its F1 cost cap, Rock Hill Overlook is on the market, and OneFootball is looking to expand its women's soccer audience.
06:0504/10/2022
Saudi Arabia Plans $37.8B Gaming Investment
Savvy Games Group is planning to invest in gaming, Arctos purchased a stake in the Portland Timbers and Thorns, Nike reports Q1 results, and Lululemon wins the dismissal of a Peloton lawsuit.
06:1903/10/2022
Big Ten, Big 12 Could Raid Pac-12
Concerns of the Pac-12's sustainability are growing, Porsche goes public, Athletes Unlimited raises its first outside capital, and Vail Resorts posts favorable earnings.
06:1430/09/2022
Record Salary Cap Projected for NHL
The NHL salary cap is expected to rise, Lululemon launches a new fitness platform, League One Volleyball scores $16.75 million in funding, and NBA stars invest in pickleball.
06:0229/09/2022
Steve Ballmer Retains Title as Richest US Sports Owner
Steve Ballmer is the richest sports team owner, FTX acquires Voyager Digital's assets, Nautilus is considering a sale, and Qatar is beefing up security at the World Cup.
06:1228/09/2022
Egypt Eyes Historical Bid for Summer Olympics
Egypt is interested in hosting the 2036 Olympics, a senator is vying for a WNBA team in Portland, the Pro Bowl is gone, and Juventus reports a record financial loss.
06:1027/09/2022
Texts Reveal ACC Merger Talk
The ACC has discussed a merger with the Pac-12 or Big 12, the Phoenix Suns sale will likely reach at least $2.5 billion, MLB strikes a broadcast deal with the BBC, and JD Sports posts a strong quarter.
06:1526/09/2022
Brett Favre Tied to Scandal
Brett Favre has been tied to funds intended for Mississippi welfare recipients, Qatar's World Cup infrastructure faces issues shortly before the start of the tournament, a number of well known billionaires are considering a bid for the Phoenix Suns, and Oakland vies for a WNBA team.
05:5523/09/2022
Ares Could Back John Textor’s Bid for Lyon
Ares Management could back John Textor's bid for Olympique Lyonnais, Oakland is looking to secure more money for a stadium, LootMugul secures a $200 million investment, and Robert Sarver is selling the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.
06:1022/09/2022
Abrams, Rees Launch Sports-Focused Investment Firm
Peloton launches its rowing machine, the Chicago Fire could build a soccer-specific stadium, two sports executives launch an investment firm, and Iowa State unveils plans for a $200 million entertainment development.
05:4821/09/2022
NHL Owner in Exclusive Talks to Buy AFC Bournemouth
An NHL owner is an exclusive talks to acquire AFC Bournemouth, Formula 1 will sell "affordable" tickets for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Comcast is eyeing Warner Bros. Discovery, and an athlete stock market launches.
05:5920/09/2022
Suns Co-Owner Calls for Sarver to Resign
A Phoenix Suns co-owner is calling for the resignation of the team's majority owner, the NFL is teaming up with the Bundesliga, Bowlero exceeds expectations in its latest earnings report, and Silver Lake increases its stake in City Football Group.
06:1119/09/2022