• Loading stock data...
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Nominations Are Open for Front Office Sports Honors! Submit Now

Everton F.C. SOLD; Evolution of the Black QB

  • Everton F.C. is getting sold to The Friedkin Group.
  • Ben Jacobs breaks down the long-spanning saga, and what the deal means for a club in massive debt.
Everton-FC
Everton FC

Ending a saga that spanned many months and featured numerous bidders, Everton F.C. is officially being sold to the The Friedkin Group. GiveMeSport senior football correspondent Ben Jacobs joins the show with the details of the sale and what the deal means for a soccer club in massive debt.

Plus, we hear from Evolution of the Black Quarterback director Anthony Smith on Colin Kaepernick, Michael Vick, and other important voices in the new Amazon docuseries. Also, Golf Channel reporter Kira Dixon offers her take on the state of golf, as the Presidents Cup is set to get underway.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Aug 3, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior (7) in action during the second half against Barcelona at MetLife Stadium.

Premier League Says No to U.S. Regular-Season Games

English’s top pro soccer league differs sharply from the prevailing U.S. strategy.

Manchester City’s On-Field Collapse Deepens With Charges Looming

The team that dominated England for years is in a historic slump.

Premier League Fans Protest Soaring Ticket Prices Despite Financial Boom

Fan protests involve several of the top pro clubs in English soccer.

Mo Salah–Liverpool Saga Puts Saudi Arabia Back in Soccer Spotlight

The striker’s upset he hasn’t received an offer for a contract extension.

Featured Today

Dec 27, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) skates during warm ups before their game against the Vegas Golden Knights at SAP Center at San Jose

Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks Rookies Have Brought Good Vibes to a..

The rookie’s arrival has boosted spirits incongruously high inside the flagging franchise.
Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in the first half Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
April 1, 2025

The Creator Behind the LeBron ‘Glazing’ Trend Sweeping TikTok

FOS spoke to TikTok user OkaySpade who made the original song.
Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; McNeese State Cowboys manager Amir Khan before a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Amica Mutual Pavilion
April 1, 2025

Inside the 24-Hour NIL March Madness Deals

Some of the most viral partnerships come together overnight.
Seattle Kraken
April 1, 2025

Samantha Holloway Is Seattle’s NHL Present—and Hopeful NBA Future

Samantha Holloway is steering the Kraken and hoping to revive pro hoops.

How the Chiefs Are Prepping for Year 2 of Taylor Swift Mania

The pop star is expected to attend more games this season.
Olivia Moody
August 4, 2021

Colin Cowherd’s New Podcast Network Going All-In On Sports Betting

With sports betting rapidly legalizing, Colin Cowherd’s The Volume podcast network is hiring Olivia Moody, a.k.a. ‘Liv Moods,’ from Bookit Sports.
Actor Vince Vaughn throws out first pitch at Chicago Cubs game
exclusive
December 9, 2022

Vince Vaughn, Greg Olsen’s New Company Eyeing Financing

Greg Olsen and actor Vince Vaughn’s new company has launched first two podcasts.
Sponsored

How UBS Crafts Impactful Partnerships Across Sports, Arts, and Culture

As UBS continues to expand its impressive array of sports and entertainment partnerships, the company solidifies its position as a leader in wealth management.
exclusive
May 13, 2021

Cris Carter Scores New Deal With Blue Wire Podcasts

Cris Carter has scored a deal with Blue Wire Podcasts. The Pro Football Hall of Famer will interview star receivers, past and present, on his new “WR1” podcast.
September 24, 2020

Office Hours: Alex Magleby, co-founder and CEO of the New England Free..

Alex Magleby, the New England Free Jacks co-founder and CEO, is bullish on rugby’s future in the U.S. and Major League Rugby.
August 13, 2020

Office Hours: Bart Conner, Owner of Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy and Former..

Bart Conner is the only American male gymnast to win a gold medal at every level of national and international competition.
July 22, 2020

Office Hours: Devon Kennard, Real Estate Investor

Devon Kennard has found success on and off the field with a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio that includes 14 different properties.