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Monday, July 8, 2024

Halftime Report: 2024’s Biggest Stories in the Business of Sports

  • As of July 1st, we are officially halfway through 2024.
  • A roundtable of Front Office Sports writers discuss the biggest stories of the year so far.
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With the first half of the year behind us, the Front Office Sports writers who cover the news every day join the show for a roundtable discussion on the major stories from the first half, including the NFL’s growing empire, the rise of women’s sports leagues, betting scandals, the massive changes to college sports and plenty more.

Plus, there will be some new quirks to the MLB Draft and Home Run Derby.

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