EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 25 MIN
Will Trump Force Commanders Name Change? | CBA Talks Cloud WNBA All-Star
from Front Office Sports Today · host Front Office Sports
President Donald Trump posted Sunday that he would “put a restriction” on the Commanders and their proposed $3.8 billion stadium deal if they don’t revert to their prior name that was dropped in 2020 for its racial insensitivities. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher explains whether this is enforceable by the president and where Commanders owner Josh Harris goes from here as the stadium deal looms. Plus, WNBA All-Star weekend sees great success even without Caitlin Clark—but player statements around labor talks and the CBA stole the show for the W's coming-out party, says FOS reporter Colin Salao, who was on-site for the festivities. Also, is Scottie Scheffler the most dominant athlete in the world right now after his Open Championship win? David Rumsey joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to weigh in. Key Moments: 0:39 - Unrivaled signs 14 new players, NFLPA latest, Burrow's burglary 5:20 - Trump threatens Washington Commanders over name 9:48 - WNBA All-Star weekend recap, Sabrina Ionescu speaks out on "players need rest," CBA talks intensify 17:25 - Scottie Scheffler wins his fourth major title at The Open 21:06 - Pittsburgh Pirates draw highest attendance on Mac Miller bobblehead night/ Chris Paul signs with Clippers 📈 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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President Donald Trump posted Sunday that he would “put a restriction” on the Commanders and their proposed $3.8 billion stadium deal if they don’t revert to their prior name that was dropped in 2020 for its racial insensitivities. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher explains whether this is enforceable by the president and where Commanders owner Josh Harris goes from here as the stadium deal looms. Plus, WNBA All-Star weekend sees great success even without Caitlin Clark—but player statements around labor talks and the CBA stole the show for the W's coming-out party, says FOS reporter Colin Salao, who was on-site for the festivities. Also, is Scottie Scheffler the most dominant athlete in the world right now after his Open Championship win? David Rumsey joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to weigh in. Key Moments: 0:39 - Unrivaled signs 14 new players, NFLPA latest, Burrow's burglary 5:20 - Trump threatens Washington Commanders over name 9:48 - WNBA All-Star weekend recap, Sabrina Ionescu speaks out on "players need rest," CBA talks intensify 17:25 - Scottie Scheffler wins his fourth major title at The Open 21:06 - Pittsburgh Pirates draw highest attendance on Mac Miller bobblehead night/ Chris Paul signs with Clippers 📈 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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