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Sports is big business. Here's your daily brief.Front Office Sports Today is your morning briefing on the deals, decisions and cultural moments shaping the industry. Hosted by Baker Machado, with reporting from the Front Office Sports newsroom.Weekdays in under 12 minutes, ready at 6 a.m. ET. Plus longform conversations throughout the week with athletes, analysts, and executives shaping the game.Subscribe now and turn on notifications.

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November 6, 202614 min

11/6/26 - LIV Golf Is Over, LeBron vs. Bron AI App, Pegula’s Hot-Mic Moment

NFL viewership averages 18.4 million through Week 8, up 3% Texas Tech board chair Cody Campbell’s seat in jeopardy after Texas election LeBron James sends cease-and-desist to AI betting app Bron WTA takes full responsibility after Jessica Pegula is caught on hot mic calling Mirra Andreeva a “diva” FOS golf reporter David Rumsey on LIV Golf shutting down for good Tom Brady calls first Patriots game Sunday as Gronk enters team Hall of Fame Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 5, 202616 min

11/5/26 - Owners’ $100M Midterm Miss, College Sports Bill’s Uncertain Future, Peyton Tops ‘MNF’ List

Protect College Sports Act in jeopardy after Democrats sweep the midterms College football TV ratings down 11% through October Ex-Good Good marketing VP sues company over controversial Callaway ad fallout LIV Golf’s $300M rescue deal collapses ahead of bankruptcy hearing FOS reporter Eli Kronenberg on sports owners’ getting very little return from $100M midterm spending Peyton Manning reportedly ESPN’s top choice to replace Troy Aikman on MNF Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 4, 202612 min

11/4/26 - MLB Wants to Delay Salary Cap, WNBA Finals Record, What’s Next for ‘PTI’?

MLB proposes delaying its salary cap until 2028 as lockout looms WNBA Game 7 draws 3.3M viewers, most-watched since 1997 Jon Rahm would accept Brooks Koepka–style penalties to rejoin PGA Tour The CW eyes TNT Sports rights as Skydance faces $80B debt FOS media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel on Pardon the Interruption’s future on ESPN amid Michael Wilbon’s leave Former Knicks All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire tells FOS about his pricey $100,000 dinner Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 3, 202615 min

11/3/26 - First CFP Rankings, Wilbon Steps Away, NFL Coaching Hot Seats

First College Football Playoff rankings drop tonight, Miami expected at No. 1 NFL and TMRW Sports unveil Premier Flag, launching summer 2027 ESPN’s Michael Wilbon takes indefinite health leave from PTI Victor Wembanyama tells 60 Minutes he won’t promote gambling or alcohol brands FOS NFL reporter Mark Maske ranks the league’s coaching hot seats Bill Belichick declines to address reported split with Jordon Hudson Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 2, 202615 min

11/2/26 - Valkyries’ Billion-Dollar Title, FSU’s $50M Firing, Ernie on Inside’s Future

Florida State fires Mike Norvell, who is owed roughly $50 million Ernie Johnson tells FOS he wants Inside the NBA to continue after he leaves Court clears Russia’s return to international hockey for first time since 2022 FOS reporter Colin Salao on the Valkyries winning the WNBA title in just their second year Tom Brady drops another on-air expletive during Fox NFL Sunday Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 30, 202614 min

10/30/26 - First WNBA Game 7, Utah Targets Kalshi Founders, Cowboys Cheerleaders Unionize

Dream force the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history after a midday win against Valkyries Brewers keep their World Series core intact as an MLB lockout looms Utah files felony charges against Kalshi and its two cofounders Pat McAfee confirms FBI protection at College GameDay FOS reporter Ellyn Briggs on what the Cowboys cheerleaders’ new union wants Jake Paul books a Christmas Eve return in Dubai one year after his broken jaw Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 29, 202616 min

10/29/26 - Brewers Win World Series, Ernie Leaving ‘Inside the NBA,’ Saquon’s Polymarket Exit

Brewers beat Rays for first World Series title in franchise history Ernie Johnson says this season on Inside the NBA is his last Saquon Barkley tells FOS the NFL made him sell his Polymarket stake Big Ten caps school NIL spending at about $49 million Pro sports owners pour $100 million into midterms, mostly to Republicans FOS reporter Colin Salao on WNBA Finals Game 6’s midday ticket crash Almost 15% of NBA players were inactive Wednesday, as star injuries continue to pile up Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 28, 202614 min

10/28/26 - Brewers Economy on Fire, Knicks and Rangers Split, Who Will Join Jay-Z at Halftime?

Brewers one win from first title as Game 4 tickets hit $926 Knicks trade over $300 a share as Rangers split into their own stock Jerry Jones says hiring Troy Aikman in front office is “very possible” Real NFL stadium sponsors are coming to Madden Utah apologizes to Pat McAfee after GameDay social video left ESPN star “uncomfortable” Jay-Z named Super Bowl halftime headliner. Will Beyoncé, Eminem, or Dre join him? Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 27, 202615 min

10/27/26 - NBA Enters Prediction Markets, WNBA Finals Midday Move, LIV Hangs by a Thread

NBA names Kalshi and Polymarket partners, leaving the NFL as the holdout WNBA moves Finals Game 6 to midday at Hawks’ 17,000-seat arena LIV Golf’s future hangs on a Saudi fund decision this week Aaron Rodgers pitches an NFL international week and jabs owners Ballon d’Or website accidentally crowns three winners before the ceremony Country music star Luke Bryan’s son Bo commits to play quarterback at Georgia Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 26, 202614 min

10/26/26 - NFL Weighs Hurts Review, Brewers Ticket Records, WNBA Finals Venue Chaos

NFL and NFLPA discuss opening a joint review of Jalen Hurts’ medical care Brewers set World Series resale records as Rays Game 3 ticket prices fall 28% WNBA Finals Game 6 could move to smaller 3,500-seat arena due to scheduling conflicts Peyton Manning is not a candidate for the Colts’ GM job FOS NFL reporter Mark Maske with the latest on the league’s international push and Troy Aikman saying he would consider a role with Cowboys Jaylen Brown fires back at Jayson Tatum: “stay ready at all times” Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices