Green Bay could host the 2025 NFL Draft, the Ottawa Senators have another celebrity interested in buying the team, and the Oakland A's owner is facing protests from fans but MLB highlight replays appeared to have covered them up — temporarily. After we hit on the biggest news heading into today, we hear from Bay Frazier — the president and CEO of VaynerSports' new basketball division. Frazier hits on partnering with Gary Vaynerchuk, what makes VaynerSports different from other sports representation agencies, and what it's like being the manager of Carmelo Anthony.

After his all-american season with the University of Houston, Marcus Sasser is gearing up for a career in the NBA. We talked with Sasser about his future in basketball, his time with the University of Houston and what he's doing to prepare for this year's NBA Draft. But first, we catch up with Action Network's Darren Rovell to take a look back at the 2023 NFL Draft. From the Texans picking second AND third overall to Will Levis sliding out of the first round, Rovell breaks down his key takeaways from this year's draft.

The NBA ratified its new collective bargaining agreement with big changes to its investing rules, drug testing, contract rules, and a new mid-season tournament. We break down the five biggest changes, then hear from Supercross star Ken Roczen on the thrilling and dangerous life of a motorcycle racer.

The day NFL fans have been waiting for since the Super Bowl is finally here. The first round of the 2023 NFL Draft starts tonight, impacting the future of all 32 NFL teams. To give us a preview of what to expect tonight, we are joined by ESPN's NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller. We also hear from our senior writer Mike McCarthy on ESPN's role in popularizing the NFL Draft. Long before ESPN came around, the draft was conducted in private hotel ballrooms. McCarthy details how we went from secret hotel meetings to one of the most popular sporting events on television.

Ken Goldin, founder and CEO of collectibles marketplace Goldin, joins Front Office Sports Today! Goldin dives deep into the collectibles landscape: Hear how he received a handful of extremely rare vintage baseball cards for just $1 per card, his take on today’s collectibles market, and his new Netflix show — ‘King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch.’

ESPN is being hit with hundreds of layoffs. Senior writer Mike McCarthy joins to explain why the job cuts are happening, and why there was nothing the sports media giant could have done to avoid downsizing. We also have breaking news from Yahoo Sports' Senior Vice President Jon Shaw that Yahoo is acquiring peer-to-peer betting app Wagr. Shaw breaks down why peer-to-peer could be the future of sports betting, and why is the right company to pull it off. 5:18 oh

Former Heisman Trophy winner Danny Wuerffel joins the show to discuss what it's like being a quarterback with first round expectations, who he likes in this year's draft class, and how he would make a selection if he were in the room. We also get the latest on how the A's potential move to Las Vegas went down and the next steps in Nevada to making a deal happen.

After agreeing to buy land for a new stadium in Las Vegas and Oakland mayor Sheng Thao ending negotiations with the MLB club, it seems that the Athletics' tenure in Oakland could be coming to an end. Former baseball executive David Samson joins the podcast to explain what he thinks is going on with the A's, and why a move to Las Vegas isn't exactly a done deal. Also, professional boxer Ryan Garcia, who has a marquee matchup Saturday night against Gervonta Davis, is on the podcast. Garcia gives a preview of the fight, and details how he wants to make an impact on the world with his status as a pro boxer.

It's 4/20, a day typically associated with one thing — cannabis. Weed. Ganja. Pot, if you will. In observance of the unofficial holiday, we brought on former NFL running back Ricky Williams to talk about the role cannabis has played not only on his career, but his life. Williams chats about cannabis improving his ability to play football, taking time to appreciate the things life has given him (whether they seem good or bad), and his thoughts on 4/20.

David Samson saw a lot in his time as president of the Miami Marlins. He won a world series ring, hosted the all-star game, built a new baseball park, and was fired shortly after Derek Jeter took over as CEO. Samson shares his thoughts on the organization, the city of Miami, and the Yankees' legendary shortstop-turned-baseball-executive. We also get an update on the Washington Commanders sale from our own AJ Perez, who details a surprising new bid for the football team.

For months, the Glazer family has been considering bids from various suiters to buy Manchester United. After a lengthy process and several potentially record-breaking bids, the Glazers could be taking the legendary club off the market and settling on minority investments instead. Writer Doug Greenberg joins us to break down the latest with the legendary Premier League club. We also hear from Lawrence D. Mandelker, an attorney from Venable LLP who represents high net-worth individuals just in time for Tax Day. Mandelker spoke to us about how despite receiving generational amounts of wealth, many athletes can find themselves struggling to pay off expenses.

Action Network's Darren Rovell makes his Front Office Sports Today debut talking about the rise of legalized sports betting in the United States and MLB teams selling alcohol into the eighth inning of baseball games. We also hear from Pamela Duckworth, Head of networks and originals at Fubo, on the future of how we watch sports in the era of cord-cutting. She shares her experience of how she came to be an executive at Fubo, and what it's like being a female executive in a male-dominated industry.

After a years-long saga, Dan Snyder has tentatively agreed on a deal to sell the Washington Commanders to private equity investor Josh Harris. Senior Reporter A.J. Perez joins the show to break down the details of that transaction. We then hear from ESPN's NBA analyst Doris Burke just in time for the NBA playoffs. Burke gives us all her takes for the playoffs, as well as some insight on her career as an analyst and the NBA's upcoming media rights deal.

Mat Ishbia has owned the Phoenix Suns for just over two months, and he is already facing some of the same allegations that forced former owner Robert Sarver to sell the team. Also, Editor-in-Chief Ernest Baker traveled to Akron, Ohio to get a first-hand look at LeBron James' I PROMISE program. He joins the show to detail what he saw, and how James is impacting the community of Akron.

The NBA Play-in Tournament, which kicked off last night, is a relatively new concept meant to discourage NBA teams from tanking. We explain why that isn't necessarily the case, and why some teams are tanking harder this year than ever before. Afterwards, Gene Cook, eBay's VP of Global Collectibles, joins our Editor-in-Chief Ernest Baker to talk through how eBay helped skyrocket the collectibles industry.

For today's episode, we decided to take a look into mental health and how it can impact the performance of professional athletes across a variety of sports. From Michael Phelps to Naomi Osaka, there have been a multitude of athletes that have spoken out to raise awareness for people struggling with their mental health. David Chadwick is the founder of RealResponse, an organization that provides tools for collegiate athletes to address and communicate any mental health issues they may be facing. Chadwick joins us to talk about his time as a collegiate athlete and how it led to his creation of RealResponse.

Robots are calling the strike zone across Triple-A baseball, and they could be coming to the major leagues soon. Sports Illustrated writer Emma Baccellieri joins us to talk about the implications robot umpires could have on the game, and what exactly constitutes a "perfect strike zone."

The Arizona Coyotes are suing the city of Phoenix for $2.3 billion in damages, which is "coincidentally" how much they plan to spend on their new arena development in Tempe. Owen breaks down that story, and then we hear from Intersport Global President Brian Greybill on turning big sporting events like the Masters into full-fledged fan experiences.

Today begins a tradition unlike any other. The Masters kicks off in Augusta, Georgia and we've got Senior Writer Mike McCarthy joining us to give us all the details we need to know for the hallowed event. PGA Tour commentator and 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman gives us an inside look at the acclaimed tournament.

Sabrina Ionescu joins our Editor-in-Chief Ernest Baker to share a look on her journey as a basketball player, as well as the growth of her personal brand. We also hear Reporter Amanda Christovich's takeaways from UConn's national championship, and how the women's side of the tournament has skyrocketed in popularity.

Endeavor merged two of the largest sports entertainment companies in WWE and the UFC to create a sports media juggernaut. Senior Reporter AJ Perez joins to break down that heavyweight deal. We also hear from Seattle Mariners President of Business Operations Catie Griggs on what it takes to run a baseball organization from behind-the-scenes.

Doug Greenberg fills in for Owen to give an update on MLB after the league's opening weekend. We also hear from Belinda Oakley, CEO of Sodexo Live! to hear a behind-the-scenes look of what it's like feeding the fans of a major league stadium.

Opening Day has come and gone, but there's still big news for baseball! The MiLB has reached a deal on a collective bargaining agreement for the first time in history, and we've brought on the man who broke the news himself - Athletic Senior Writer Evan Drellich. We also don't want you to forget about the final four coming up this weekend, so stay tuned for one last preview of the big dance.

Opening Day is here! The Athletic National Writer Eno Sarris joins us to take a look at the first day of the Major League Baseball regular season. He breaks down the new rule changes for the sport, and speculates on the best teams in the league division-by-division.

The Final Four for the Women's NCAA Tournament is set, featuring one of the most anticipated matchups in college basketball between reigning champion South Carolina and offensive powerhouse Iowa. Amanda Christovich joins to break down the matchup and give all her takes on the upcoming Final Four. We also hear from our senior reporter AJ Perez with an update on the NFL owner's meetings in Phoenix, AZ. 00:00:00 - Intro/AJ Perez gives update on NFL owner's meeting 00:05:25 - Quick News: Private Equity Investment in NFL, Man Utd Sale, and more 00:07:53 - Amanda Christovich on the Women's Final Four

Reporter Amanda Christovich joins the pod to break down the unusual Final Four we find ourselves with in this year's Men's NCAA Tournament. We're also joined by Jim Cavale, the founder and CEO of INFLCR (think of LinkedIn for NIL athletes). Cavale shares his thoughts on the landscape of NIL, and how the NCAA could go about regulating it in the future. 00:00:45 - Why there is such an unusual Final Four 00:06:25 - Amanda's firsthand look at FAU's Final Four run 00:08:40 - Jim Cavale breaks down INFLCR 00:10:21 - The lack of regulation in the NIL Landscape 00:16:25 - NCAA President Charlie Baker's time in DC

We hear from Senior Reporter AJ Perez from the NFL owner's meetings in Phoenix, Arizona. He gives an update on the Dan Snyder saga and Roger Goodell's salary. We're also joined by Professional Fighters League founder Donn Davis to hear about the innovative new MMA league.

The 2023 NWSL season kicks off tomorrow, and there's some lofty hopes for the league. Owen breaks down quotes from the commissioner, and then we hear from our own Amanda Christovich on the Sweet Sixteen and what's made Princeton's run so special.

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno is meeting with Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken, and while we don’t know exactly what they’re going to say, we do know there's a lot to talk about between the two. We break down the saga that has unfolded between the MLB team and the city of its namesake. We also hear from MLS NEXT Pro president Charles Altchek on the developmental soccer league.

After breaking down the madness that happened in the first two rounds of the men's and women's NCAA Tournament, we are joined by ESPN analyst Jay Williams to talk about his playing career, his time on ESPN (especially with Stephen A. Smith), and his thoughts on the current landscape of sports media.

Mike Tyson joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about his new cannabis company 'Tyson 2.0.' We dive into the legendary boxer's business, how he benefits from cannabis, and what his life has been like since he stepped out of the ring.

Michael Jordan is in serious talks to share his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. We break down the potential sale, including how Jordan got the team and who the new owner might be. We also hear from former MLB catcher AJ Pierzynski on his time in the major leagues and his new show Foul Territory.

The first round of March Madness began yesterday, and the tournament is already living up to its name. We break down the odds of getting the perfect bracket and our favorite picks for Cinderella teams. We also hear from Jon Cohen on the economic impact that the bankruptcy of Diamond Sports Group will have on professional sports teams.

Microsoft is in the midst of acquiring Activision Blizzard while facing scrutiny from trade regulators. We dive into their record-breaking merger, and we also hear from Andrew Hawkins on the metaverse and his virtual reality football game NFL Pro Era.

FIFA received a petition with over a million signatures calling for the compensation of migrant workers and their families for abuses prior to and during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. We break down what that means for the soccer entity, and we also hear from Adam Jones on his playing career for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Selection Sunday has come and gone and the brackets for the men's and women's NCAA tournaments are set. Our own Doug Greenberg joins to share his thoughts on this year's brackets.

The WWE is making an argument to legalize gambling on scripted wrestling matches. We dive into that, and hear from Erik Logan, CEO of the World Surf League, on what makes world surfing unique.

Selection Sunday is only 48 hours away, but the madness has already begun this March. We take a look across the conference tournaments leading up to the big dance, hear from our reporter Amanda Christovich on-site at the Big East Tournament, and talk with Silverback Holdings Executive Chairman Ibrahim Sagna on the future of basketball in Africa.

Bomani Jones joins Front Office Sports Today to talk about his show 'Game Theory with Bomani Jones' on HBO, the NFL, NBA and more. We also dive into the conundrum Adidas faces after distancing itself from Yeezy.

The World Baseball Classic returned last night for the first time since 2017, and we break down everything you need to know about the international tournament. The Athletic's Evan Drellich joins to talk about his new book on the Houston Astros cheating scandal, 'Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess.'

We recap some of the most eye-catching performances from the NFL Scouting Combine, and how they might impact some athletes bank accounts. ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller joins to chat about the biggest news coming out of this year's combine.

The PGA Tour announced big changes coming to some of its high-profile events, and not everyone is pleased. PGA Superstore CEO Dick Sullivan joins the show to give an update on the state of golf.

Formula 1 kicks off its 2023 season at a time when the sport is growing fast in America. The league and many of its teams are racing to capture the U.S. audience. Plus, a conversation with Troy Aikman on his new career brewing beer, his new job at ESPN, and more.

Former NBA players Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, and Paul Pierce join to discuss their thoughts on cannabis and the NBA. Senior Writer Mike McCarthy hops on to talk about his exclusive reporting on the one company that might be a lifeline for nearly bankrupt RSNs.

Michael Irvin has filed a defamation suit against Marriott Hotels for $100 million. We dive into how we got here and Irvin’s media strategy. Later, we hear from Chris Canetti, who is heading Houston’s efforts to prepare for the World Cup on what it takes to get ready for what might be the biggest sporting event in history.

The NCAA handed down a first-of-its-kind infraction to the University of Miami's women's basketball team. Reporter Amanda Christovich joins us to break down what that means for NIL regulation going forward. Senior reporter AJ Perez joins to give an update on the Washington Commanders sale.

Steve Cohen has spent an astronomical amount of money on the payroll for the New York Mets - so much so that they invented a new tax threshold specifically because of him called "The Cohen Tax." In today's episode, we look into how the MLB is planning to tackle record spending on team's payrolls. We also hear from LG Doucet, the founder of The First Mint, on the NFT craze that's facing a lawsuit that could upend the entire industry.

The MLS season begins tomorrow, and there's been a lot of changes to the league over the offseason. A new team, a new playoff format, and more are in store for the MLS this season. We also bring on Attorney Brett Ward to talk through the life of being a lawyer for high profile athletes in court.