Monday, June 1, 2026

Media

With billions of dollars flying around, live sports rights are a hotter discussion than ever. Front Office Sports goes deep on the state of negotiations, how much top talent is getting paid, ratings, and more.

Lee Corso puts on the Brutus helmet as he makes his final pick between Kirk Herbstreit and Pat McAfee prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.
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Pat McAfee in Early Extension Talks With ESPN

McAfee’s current five-year deal with ESPN isn’t up until 2028.
June 1, 2026
May 31, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; United States midfielder Gio Reyna (7) with the ball in the first half at Bank of America Stadium

USMNT Doc Director on Reyna-Berhalter: Would’ve ‘Required Hours’

Rand Getlin told FOS he wasn’t going to “half-litigate” the controversy.
June 1, 2026

Myles Garrett Trade Makes All-In Rams an Even Bigger TV Draw

The Super Bowl LXI favorite goes even more all-in.
June 1, 2026

NHL Ratings Near Record Levels—and Now All-U.S. Stanley Cup Final Is Here

An all-U.S. matchup and broadcast TV exposure will likely expand the viewership.
June 1, 2026