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Grand Slam Track with Michael Johnson, Parker’s #3 Retired, and MLB’s Big Investment in Softball

May 29, 2025 | 04:02 pm

A 12-time gold medalist, Michael Johnson joins Front Office Sports Today to discuss the upcoming Philadelphia Slam and securing better salaries for track athletes. Could we see bigger names join the league in the near future?

Plus, Candace Parker is having her jersey retired not once, but twice, while MLB spends big money investing in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of its inaugural season beginning in June.

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