EPISODE · May 28, 2025 · 25 MIN
Indy 500 Winner Talks Big Win, Taking Racing Mainstream | Is WNBA Doing Enough to Combat Hate?
from Front Office Sports Today · host Front Office Sports
After becoming the first Spaniard to win the Indy 500 this past weekend, champion Álex Palou joins the show to talk about the crazy finish to the event, preparing a car for a 500-mile trek, and racing's potential for international growth. Plus, the WNBA has found no substantial evidence of alleged racist remarks made toward Angel Reese, but this chapter isn't over; Baker Machado and Renee Washington break down the league's efforts to curb this issue before it gets worse. Key Moments 0:42 - CFP model, Ohtani pitching, PGA format change 5:52 - WNBA racism investigation concludes 9:54 - Indy 500 winner Alex Palou 17:32 - NBA draft pool decline 22:10 - Fun NHL and NBA playoff stat 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in the business and culture of sports — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture, with insightful commentary and appearances from athletes, executives, and more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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After becoming the first Spaniard to win the Indy 500 this past weekend, champion Álex Palou joins the show to talk about the crazy finish to the event, preparing a car for a 500-mile trek, and racing's potential for international growth. Plus, the WNBA has found no substantial evidence of alleged racist remarks made toward Angel Reese, but this chapter isn't over; Baker Machado and Renee Washington break down the league's efforts to curb this issue before it gets worse. Key Moments 0:42 - CFP model, Ohtani pitching, PGA format change 5:52 - WNBA racism investigation concludes 9:54 - Indy 500 winner Alex Palou 17:32 - NBA draft pool decline 22:10 - Fun NHL and NBA playoff stat 📈 Don’t miss tomorrow’s top stories in the business and culture of sports — Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@FrontOfficeSports/subscribe Front Office Sports Today is your daily guide on all things sports, business and culture, with insightful commentary and appearances from athletes, executives, and more. 📧 Newsletter: https://frontofficesports.com/newsletters/ 📱 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/front-office-sports/ Twitter: https://x.com/FOS_Today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fos_today/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-office-sports-today/id1579078258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jFxEurA627FJDd0XAw2Wc iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-front-office-sports-today-94429957/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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