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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 25 MIN

Twins No Longer For Sale | Could the WNBA’s Sun Move to Houston?

from Front Office Sports Today · host Front Office Sports

In a shocking twist, after announcing the Twins were up for sale in October 2024, the Pohlad family, who has owned the team since 1984, announced it will keep the team instead and sell a significant minority stake to two groups. FOS deals reporter and author of the Asset Class newsletter Ben Horney has the latest intel on how the new framework is intended to help the Twins pay down $425 million in debt. Also, more on the Portland Trail Blazers selling to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon. Meanwhile, the future of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun remains in flux, as the state government and former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry have matched the $325 million bid made by Steve Pagliuca to keep the team in the state. However, FOS women's sports reporter Annie Costabile tells Baker Machado and Renee Washington that a possible expensive relocation fee could determine the Sun’s fate—and whether the league would prefer to move the team to Boston or Houston. Plus, we have the latest on James Cook’s new contract with the Bills, which makes him one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFL, and the flood of college athlete lawsuits against the NCAA challenging eligibility requirements. Key Moments: 0:36 - James Cook gets a new deal, Ohtani real estate scandal, Inter Miami roster shake-up 4:43 - Will the WNBA force the Suns out of Connecticut? 10:00 - Pohlads keep the Minnesota Twins, Ton Dundon purchases the Trail Blazers, Celtics front office changes 7:41 - NCAA's growing eligibility problem 21:32 - Latest NFL team valuations; Cowboys worth $12 billion 📈 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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