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Tom Brady is looking to become both the top TV analyst at Fox Sports and a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, but the league has already imposed certain restrictions on his media access that make this an uphill climb. FOS newsletter writer David Rumsey thinks Brady may have to pick one pursuit and give up the other. Plus, we speak to Forbes' data analyst Justin Teitelbaum to understand what goes into NFL valuations, and why some franchises have quadrupled their value in the past decade. We also hear about exciting new stadium developments and controversy over the Paralympics social media accounts with FOS multimedia reporter Derryl Barnes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFLPA is suing DraftKings for $65 million, alleging that the sports betting operator is reneging on an NFT name, image and likeness deal from 2021. Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Margaret Fleming joins the show to explain why DraftKings might actually benefit from a judge ruling they broke the law. USA Swimming enjoyed new levels of attention this summer. Shana Ferguson, the organization’s COO, discusses what they learned from the Paris Games and from holding Olympic trials at an NFL stadium. Plus, the NCAA is considering eliminating a transfer window and an NBA job posting hints at technology taking a greater role in the on-court action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US Men’s National Team has reportedly hired a new coach: Mauricio Pochettino, formerly of Chelsea FC. We sit down with ‘Yanks Abroad’ host Will Balsam, who provides insight into the decision and what we should expect with Pochettino at the helm, as the US looks forward to hosting the 2026 World Cup. Plus, Colin Kaepernick has a coaching offer on the table, baseball’s biggest dumpster fire is slashing ticket prices, and FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher has the latest on another NBA team is ditching its regional sports network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NIL era has changed what it means to be a March Madness Cinderella team, especially for those teams’ star players. Oakland’s Jack Gohlke joins the show to discuss how his team’s improbable upset of Kentucky has changed life for him. Plus, former Haas team boss Guenther Steiner has a new role with the Miami Grand Prix. He describes how Formula 1 is working to build on its initial hype in the U.S. to create a lasting presence in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not long ago, NC State looked to be NIT-bound at best. Now the Wolfpack are in the Final Four, and their star big man, DJ Burns, has been cooking on and off the court, making deals with Adidas, CVS, and TurboTax, among others. We take a look at the often-chaotic world of March Madness deal-making, while peeking ahead at what will likely be record audience numbers for the women’s Final Four, despite NCAA management disasters. Plus, it’s another big weekend for NASCAR races. Driver and broadcaster Parker Kligerman joins the show to discuss the sport’s new $7 billion media-rights deal, its place in U.S. culture, and why Amazon is now part of NASCAR’s broadcasting pit crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The people have spoken—with their remotes. Iowa’s Elite Eight win over LSU in the women’s college basketball tournament captured 12.3 million viewers for ESPN, the most for a women’s game broadcast in the U.S. We dig into what those numbers could do for future broadcasts of the sport—starting with this weekend’s final—and why ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ may not stay long in its time slot. Plus, skateboarding will be back at the Olympics in Paris this summer. The CEO of Thrill One Sports & Entertainment, Matt Cohn, shares how the company's Street League Skateboarding works to maintain the sport's renegade spirit while the biggest stars are collaborating with global brands. (00:00) Tuned In on the Final Four (07:46) Thrill One CEO Matt Cohn Joins FOS Today (14:01) How Skateboarders are Building Their Brand Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former ‘SportsCenter’ anchors Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier recently launched a new show that asks the big ‘what if’ questions from sports history. Billed as a ‘leap into the multiverse,’ their podcast ‘Alternate Routes’ is the latest example of talent leaping from legacy media brands into the great unknown of the always-on, streaming future. Wingo and Frazier join the show to tell us why now was the right time to make the move. Plus, through its Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia has presented a $2 billion proposal to unite the ATP and WTA. We asked women’s world No. 5 player Jessica Pegula whether this is a good idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NWSL star Midge Purce and Alexis Ohanian, cofounder of Reddit and founding owner of Angel City FC, are producing The Offseason, a series in production that’s part docuseries, part reality show. They join the pod to discuss how they’re breaking a sports-media mold and why the future of sports is female. Plus, the A’s could be staying in Oakland—at least for a few years. We dig into the latest plot twists in the ongoing drama. (00:00) Are the A's Staying Oakland? (06:31) Alexis Ohanian and Midge Purce on The Offseason (19:25) All Star Investors in the NWSL (24:35) Ohanian's Favorite Serena Williams Highlight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wizards and Capitals owner joins the show to discuss what happened with his planned $2 billion development in Alexandria, and why he's optimistic about retrenching and redesigning in D.C. Leonsis also talks about his big plans for Capital One Arena, how he hopes to survive RSN disruption, and MLB aspirations. Plus, one Final Four is set and another will be by the end of today. We take stock of the state of women's and men's college hoops. (00:00) The State of College Basketball w/ Amanda Christovich (08:48) Ted Leonsis Joins FOS Today (16:37) Renovating Capital One Arena (23:17) Navigating the RSN Landscape and the Future of MLB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Utah Jazz are pioneering a broadcasting arrangement with no local cable provider. Team president Jim Olson joins the show to discuss why the team made the move and how it’s going. Plus, the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx has been called off after Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore failed to meet a payment deadline, according to team owner Glen Taylor. A-Rod and Lore dispute Taylor’s claims, and believe they are still entitled to buy the team under the terms agreed to three years ago. We break down the drama behind one of the NBA’s top teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB opening day is here. It is also David Rubenstein’s first full day as Orioles’ owner, and the Washington Post’s Chelsea Janes expects he will alter the futures of the O’s and the Washington Nationals, with whom the Orioles are locked in a years-long legal dispute. Janes also provides her perspective on the turmoil at the MLBPA, the Shohei Ohtani scandal, and who will win the World Series. Plus, March Madness is breaking viewership records and more are likely to fall, NCAA president Charlie Baker wants to ban prop bets on college athletes, and the Marlins are offering all-you-can-eat snacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kansas City Chiefs continue to float the possibility that they could leave the area if a vote for public money on April 2 doesn’t go their way. The defending Super Bowl champions are seeking funds for a major renovation of Arrowhead Stadium while the Kansas City Royals would get money for a new downtown stadium from the same vote. Plus, the MLS referee lockout is over and we delve further into the statements made by Shohei Ohtani, his relationship to his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, and what the whole saga will mean for MLB with LA Times writer Mike DiGiovanna, who has covered Ohtani since the start of his MLB career. (00:00) Could Chiefs Leave Kansas City? (07:30) MLS Refs Return (10:28) Mike DiGiovanna on Shohei’s Legacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shohei Ohtani read a prepared statement addressing the scandal that has captured the baseball world’s attention just before opening day. The Dodgers star alleged that his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole millions of dollars from Ohtani and then lied about it, in some cases using his role as interpreter to control the information going to and from Ohtani. Crisis management expert Mike Paul joins the show to discuss how Ohtani and his representatives handled the situation, and in what ways it could have been prevented. Plus, the NFL owners are making changes to the game on and off the field, the Orioles have a new owner coming in just before their first game of the season, and spring football gets another chance to shine. (00:00) NFL Owners' Meeting (06:34) The Orioles' New Ownership (9:08) Grading Shohei Ohtani's Statement Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport joins the show to discuss the holdouts of Haason Reddick, CeeDee Lamb, and Brandon Aiyuk, plus major changes to the NFL as we know it. RapSheet gives his take on new gameplay rules, private equity in the NFL, and the league’s gambling integration. We also get a breakdown of USA Gymnastics’ options regarding Jordan Chiles’ disputed bronze medal from Howard Jacobs, a seasoned attorney specializing in athlete disputes, and get an inside look at a WNBA front office with Atlanta Dream executive Dan Gadd. Plus, the Intuit Dome opens, a former athlete enters politics, an NHL team is for sale, and Dr. Dre wants in on the 2028 Olympics … as a competitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dartmouth athletes are fighting to unionize, but Blake Lawrence, CEO of Opendorse, feels that schools and conferences may be the ultimate benefactors of collective bargaining efforts. He joins the show to give his perspective on that topic, plus how NIL has impacted the earning potential for student athletes during March Madness. Plus, LSU head coach Kim Mulkey threatens to sue the Washington Post, March Madness posts its best viewership numbers in years, and we look into the murky past of Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clemson joined a lawsuit by Florida State challenging the ACC’s fees and procedures for leaving the conference. Should those two schools depart, others may look to follow as college football media contracts continue to reshape the conference landscape. Plus, soccer legend Sam Mewis joins the show to talk about her new role leading the women’s soccer coverage at Men In Blazers, and we sort through the spiraling betting scandal surrounding Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tremendous hype around Caitlin Clark has brought enormous attention to the Iowa basketball team. Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz joins the show to discuss what that’s meant for the program and its athletes, as they try to stay focused on the team and their classes. Plus, the WNBA is looking to turn its growing popularity into a substantial bump in its media rights, ESPN and the CFP link up on a new media rights deal, and NBC's Paris Olympics are getting their own RedZone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has a new production company with aspirations beyond the athlete stories one expects to see from similar ventures. After releasing a documentary about Giannis himself, the company is working on a heist movie set in Greece and a cooking show, among other projects. The CEO of the company, Improbable Media, joins the pod to talk about the vision for Improbable Media and why more and more sports media is athlete-driven. Plus, there is unrest at the MLBPA, Shohei Ohtani now has his own logo, and a new NIL deal offers every woman in March Madness $500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March Madness broadcasting rights are highly coveted, but the networks that hold them are signing up for chaos: They have to change plans, narratives and travel schedules with every big upset. ESPN’s VP of production Sara Gaiero joins the podcast to discuss how she prepares for the unknown. Plus, Transfer Portal Monday provides an unwelcome distraction from Selection Sunday, billions in legal bets are expected on March Madness, and calmer days may be on the horizon for Sports Illustrated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016, CBS looked to make Selection Sunday an event on par with the NFL Draft, ballooning it from a tight half hour to a full two hours. That plan turned upside down when the NCAA tournament bracket was leaked before the network could roll it out. Front Office Sports senior writer Mike McCarthy joins to discuss the network’s nightmare and how it shaped the big day going forward. Plus, a miracle run altered a head coach’s fate, Caitlin Clark is getting a dedicated reporter, and we peek ahead to the Paris Olympics with journalist Ari Saperstein, as Simone Biles looks to extend her unprecedented run of dominance. The GOAT gymnast is steadily separating herself from USA Gymnastics and offering other gymnasts a way to make money off their talents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lesley Slaton Brown, the NBA’s chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, sees her role as one that drives business and guides league expansion as it develops its existing markets and grows internationally. She joins the show to discuss the values, both moral and economic, of her work. Plus, Sports Illustrated is scrambling to find a new manager before layoffs set in, the Kansas City Chiefs threaten to move ahead of a vote on public funding for a stadium renovation, Bay FC kicks off its inaugural season, and someone stole thousands of Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite weathering multiple scandals throughout his career, Rick Pitino is revered in college basketball. Freelance sportswriter Tim Rohan joins the show to discuss the strange world of Pitino-protectors he discovered while looking into the coach’s past. Plus, Aaron Rodgers is under consideration to join a presidential ticket, MLB is stoking hype about its top prospects, and we check in on “Spulu” and the NBA media-rights negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An investigation from Front Office Sports reveals the identities of the executives accused of facilitating and covering up alleged exploitation by longtime WWE boss Vince McMahon. The story shines a light on the circle of protection around McMahon: high-ranking officials who were complicit in his conduct. Plus, NFL teams are using their extra $30 million worth of cap space in a free agent bonanza, but headlines announcing signings can be misleading, and an MLB player is looking for a new team after his old one used a little-known loophole to cut him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Formula 1 has surged into the American consciousness over the last four years, but now it faces the challenge of maintaining interest amid a season that may be uncompetitive from the start. Wall Street Journal sports editor and co-author of The Formula Jon Clegg joins the show to discuss how F1 got as big as it has and whether it can sustain that success. Plus, the Bears are staying in Chicago after all, Deadspin has been sold and its entire editorial staff laid off, and North Carolinians are seeing sports betting ads everywhere they look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US could appeal the tenth of a point that denied Jordan Chiles a bronze medal all the way to the Swiss Supreme Court. However it ultimately resolves, both the US and IOC are setting new precedents regarding disputed medals. Meanwhile, FIBA shut down a potential game between Big3 All-Stars and Netherlands’ gold medal-winning 3-on-3 basketball team. Big3 owner Ice Cube had some tough words for the governing organization. Plus, Las Vegas police officers are threatening a boycott on working Raiders game over the NFL’s new policies around facial recognition technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big East commissioner Val Ackerman is wary of the major changes coming to college sports, including the possibility of athletes becoming unionized employees. She joins the show to discuss how the overlapping web of school, conference, state, and federal rules and bylaws create a sea of confusion regarding the future of college sports. Plus, a potential betting scandal encircles Temple University, a new college basketball tournament shows what is possible in the NIL era, and Roger Clemens comes out of retirement …. for the Savannah Bananas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A planned $2 billion development, centered around a new arena for the Washington Wizards and Capitals, appears to be dead, after Virginia lawmakers killed a budget item that would have provided funding. The move could signal a turning point in the attitude toward public funding for sports venues. Plus, Netflix will show a live fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul … as long as it can avoid potential legal issues, the PWHL altered its jerseys to better accommodate women, and we explore the evolution of sports talk shows with New York Times Magazine writer Jonathan Mahler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The National Rugby League of Australia is looking to harness football’s massive popularity in the US by promoting its similar sport. The NRL hosted games at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last weekend as part of a long-term push to grow a US audience. Plus, Jason Kelce is in high demand among media companies, Bill Belichick could be as well, we have another sign that women’s sports are on the rise, and we asked the Las Vegas mayor what she thinks about the new renderings from the Oakland A’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dartmouth basketball players voted to unionize, setting up a precedent that, if upheld, will spell the end of the NCAA’s amateurism model. Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins to sort through the implications of the industry-shaking vote. Plus, the Oakland A’s finally produced renderings of their planned Las Vegas stadium and we get the live reaction from Gensler architect Ryan Sickman. Sickman also provides a deep dive into the world of stadium and arena design, including the latest trends in team training facilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Gilbert is an ESPN analyst and coach of rising tennis star Coco Gauff, and recently he picked up another client: Zendaya. The movie star turned to Gilbert to learn the game for her upcoming film Challengers. Gilbert joins the show to discuss the parallels he sees between Gauff and Zendaya, the state of tennis in the post “Big Three” era, and how Netflix is changing tennis media. Plus, MLS is in a precarious position with extra attention on their replacement referees, Jason Kelce retired from the NFL and could have a new job before long, and more than 10,000 college football players have accepted an NIL deal with EA Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Caitlin Clark broke the record for points scored in a Division I college basketball career, Dartmouth basketball players prepared to hold a vote on whether to unionize. Any vote to unionize is sure to be challenged in court, but could ultimately lead to athletes at private schools being declared employees. Plus, freshly retired World Series champion Eric Hosmer and Anthony Seratelli join to discuss their just-launched production company Moonball Media, and why amid a surge in athlete-led media companies, very few focus on baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jenny Cavnar will be the first female lead play-by-play announcer for an MLB team, following her hire to call games for the Oakland A’s by NBC Sports. She joins the podcast to talk about her approach to the job, breaking barriers, and narrating a singular season in Oakland while the team has one foot out the door. Plus, Caitlin Clark declares for the WNBA draft, another presumptive number one pick, Caleb Williams, has already made an estimated $10 million in NIL contracts, and we look into the world of collectibles and life as the most-hyped rookie through the market for Victor Wembanyama’s rookie card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spring training is a time when many MLB players say they are in the best shape of their lives, but how about the league itself? We explore the state of the game, and much more, with Jason Kelly of Bloomberg, who is launching a new show with Alex Rodriguez. Plus, Stephen A. Smith could be eyeing a late night gig (amid other intrigue at ESPN), leagues aren’t happy about the coming joint venture between ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, the ATP Tour strikes a deal with Saudi Arabia, and NFL players grade their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Caitlin Clark phenomenon has turned into a major opportunity for the business world around her, particularly broadcasters Fox and Comcast. The two media giants are opting for very different approaches when it comes to how to leverage the hype around Iowa’s superstar. Plus, we speak with NFL journalism legend Peter King who just announced he's hanging up his lanyard, Illinois governor JB Pritzker is skeptical of providing public money for a new White Sox stadium and every NWSL team released brand new kits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The answer might be: depends on the lighting in the room. Uni Watch founder and editor Paul Lukas joins to discuss the fiasco of MLB’s see-through pants and he dissects the Los Angeles Clippers’s revamped logo and jerseys ahead of the Intuit Dome opening next season. We also look into the pay-for-play future of the NCAA in light of a recent court injunction with Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich, and what it could mean for the coming transfer window.Plus, the MLBPA is not pleased with a certain team executive and Marvin Harrison Jr. is charting a unique path to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NWSL signed a new CBA coming off its transformative set of $240 million media rights, while rumors emerged of MLS starting its own women's soccer league. Newsletter writer David Rumsey breaks down what we know about the NWSL’s new CBA and the wild rumor involving MLS. Plus we hear from Oakland Roots president Lindsay Barenz, following the team’s announcement that they are moving into the Oakland Coliseum next year, Noah Lyles continues to put the pressure on Adidas, and we hear about an up-and-coming US track league with former football player Brandon Wimbush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social media impostors of sports reporters are a real challenge for the sports media ecosystem. The trend has been egged on by changes made to X, formerly known as Twitter, under Elon Musk. Front Office Sports senior reporter AJ Perez investigates the phenomenon, which has become a thorn in the sides of reporters like Adam Schefter and Adrian Wojnarowski. Plus, amateurism in college sports may effectively be over, a Nevada group looking to block the funding the state is providing to the Oakland A’s plots their next legal move, and we explore the world of professional women’s ultimate frisbee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Negro Leagues have been kept alive through oral histories and the work of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. That history is coming to life in a new way: through the Storylines option on the popular video game, MLB: The Show. NLBM president Bob Kendrick joins to talk about how the collaboration is one of the most important achievements of the museum and why the Negro Leagues matter more than ever. Plus, Utah wants to give $900 million to build a new baseball stadium. Now it just needs a team, and EA Sports is making an unprecedented NIL offer to every football player in the FBS system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ironman has been synonymous with triathlons and other extreme sports for decades. Now the company is working to tap into that legacy to inspire a new generation of athletes who want to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run a marathon in one day. We spoke with Scott DeRue, Ironman Group’s new CEO, on his vision for the company. Plus, the Arizona Diamondbacks are floating relocation if they can’t secure taxpayer money, Fubo is suing to block the combined sports streaming venture from ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, and Amazon is paying $120 million to stream a single game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With every passing day, what exactly the Oakland A’s are up to becomes more and more of a mystery. Melissa Lockard of The Athletic joins us with thoughts on where the A’s will play next season and whether they will ever make it to Las Vegas. Plus, with the MLS season starting, Apple is releasing a docuseries on Lionel Messi—we speak with the executive producers of the show. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé looks to trademark his signature goal celebration before heading to Real Madrid, while Barcelona faces another major cut to its spending limit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cleveland is a top-20 market and home to some of the most-beloved franchises in sports. Now there is momentum to launch a National Women's Soccer League team, including funding earmarked for a new stadium. The founders of the group behind this big-league push join the show to discuss all the moving parts involved with the ambitious plan. Plus, the NBA All-Star Game produced almost as many points as complaints, while the Steph Curry-Sabrina Ionescu three-point contest pointed toward the weekend’s potential, MLS is likely to begin its season with replacement referees, and the Chicago White Sox want $1 billion from the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA All-Star Game has gone from being just a top-shelf scrimmage to a full weekend of concerts—Lil Wayne! Keith Urban! T-Pain!—panels, and events. NBA Senior Vice President, Head of Event Strategy and Management Joey Graziano joins the show to discuss the evolution of the game and what the league learned from the first in-season tournament. Plus, Wilson is selling a $2,500 basketball, Comcast is using Caitlin Clark’s record chase to drive Peacock subscriptions, and MLB players are less than thrilled with their new Nike-Fanatics uniforms. This episode is sponsored by: Autotrader: autotrader.com/seeitfindit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikola Jokić is a singular basketball player, but he is emblematic of a talent pipeline from Serbia that is growing in prominence for the NBA. The New Yorker’s Louisa Thomas joins the episode to discuss the Serbian team that produced the superstar, the challenges of marketing Jokić, and what he means for the future of the NBA. Plus, Oakland and the A’s are talking again, and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo tells FOS's Mike McCarthy how ESPN changed his life. This episode is sponsored by: Autotrader: autotrader.com/seeitfindit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NHL is looking to this weekend’s Stadium Series to help grow interest in the league. With team values rising, the league is expected to expand in the coming years. However, a hiatus from the Olympics and a fumbled response to the question of whether players can wear pride tape on their sticks shows a league that sometimes causes its own problems. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan joins the show to discuss the state of the league. Plus, Tiger Woods begins his next chapter, the Oakland A’s will have the first female lead play-by-play announcer in MLB history, and the Kansas City Royals campaign to fund a new downtown ballpark. This episode is sponsored by: Autotrader: autotrader.com/seeitfindit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL just wrapped up arguably its biggest season yet, and now faces some compelling offseason questions: Will the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders secure new stadium deals? Can the league continue to push the envelope on streaming-exclusive broadcasts? What opportunities are there for the week one Friday game in Brazil? We dive into those issues, plus Sara Bernstein and Justin Wilkes, executive producers of an upcoming Apple TV docuseries on the New England Patriots, join to discuss how they chronicled one of the most dominant teams in NFL history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sin City saw its rise as a sports city come to fruition with Sunday’s Super Bowl, but more and more economists are questioning the value of hosting major sporting events. The city is also learning the quirks of Oakland A’s owner John Fisher, as he seeks funding for a new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. FOS contributor Dan Kaplan and The Athletic columnist Tim Kawakami join the show to discuss the perils and profits that the city has felt as a high-profile sports destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US women’s soccer team and the men and women’s basketball teams took home gold, but one US Olympian, gymnast Jordan Chiles, is being asked to return her bronze medal. Another Olympian, Jayson Tatum, is unsure if he wants to return after seeing limited minutes for Team USA. We also get the latest developments on the scandal involving Mississippi welfare dollars going to projects connected to Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, and hear from Vatom CEO Eric Pulier on the coming Olympic Esports Games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The spectacle that is Super Bowl week is reaching new heights in Las Vegas. Long before kickoff, NFL players, media personnel, celebrities, and brands flooded the city for both business and pleasure. Ahead of the game, our writers on the scene join for a roundtable talk on the wild week. Plus, a development firm put out ambitious renderings for a new Chicago White Sox stadium, the NBA is embracing the flow of money from the Middle East, and Patrick Beverly broke the news of his own trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney’s quarterly earnings showed strength at ESPN and narrow losses from its streaming services. This week, ESPN announced both a joint streaming venture with Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery, and a separate standalone product that will put the ESPN cable channel on a streaming service along with ESPN Bet integration and other features. We dive into how the network is shaping its cord-cutting strategy. Plus, Jim Nantz, Tony Romo, and Phil Simms chime in from Radio Row, we have exclusive data on whether fans would pay to watch the Super Bowl, and the Boston Red Sox are getting the “Hard Knocks” treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A ruling by the National Labor Relations Board puts college athletes on the path to becoming employees of their schools. While appeals are expected, the NCAA could face an equally tough audience from the Supreme Court, should the case progress that far. Plus, the mayor of Las Vegas responds to the reaction from her interview on this show, ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery are launching a sports-focused streaming service, and we look back on the NFL season and ahead to the NFL draft with ESPN’s Matt Miller. This episode is sponsored by: Autotrader: autotrader.com/seeitfindit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices