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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Caitlin Clark Could Get ‘Messi-Like’ Offer From Unrivaled

  • The Unrivaled league is preparing a “Messi-Like” offer for Caitlin Clark before its inaugural season in January.
  • ‘Tuned In’ columnist Mike McCarthy joins the show to explain how Clark could get more than a salary from the league.
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The Unrivaled league is preparing a “Lionel Messi–like” offer for Caitlin Clark before its inaugural season in January, according to Front Office Sports Tuned In columnist Mike McCarthy. He joins the show to explain how Clark could get more than a salary from the league.

Plus, the Timberwolves begin the NBA season as title contenders despite being in the midst of an ownership dispute. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher explains the state of that team. Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard joins to discuss this NFL season, playing in the Super Bowl, and being on the field for Deshaun Watson’s season-ending injury.

Also, NIL (name, image, and likeness) payments for college basketball players are reaching new heights, ESPN had a massive Monday Night Football fail, and a 45-year-old soccer legend plays his first professional tennis match.

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