Eric Fisher

New Jersey, New York

Newsletter Co-Author at Front Office Sports

Newsletter writer @FOS. Veteran journalist. Proud @stbonaventure alum. LinkedIn: https://t.co/2HW8KJDwun

Articles

MLB Reinstates Rose, Jackson; HOF Vote Could Come in 2027

2 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

Major League Baseball has removed the late Pete Rose, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, and 15 others from the league’s permanently ineligible list, a decision that could pave the way for some of the sport’s most accomplished yet controversial figures to reach the Baseball Hall of Fame. League commissioner Rob Manfred rendered a policy decision Tuesday finding that those placed on the permanently ineligible list will have those penalties end with their death.
Dallas Sports Is Booming-and It’s Not All About the Cowboys

2 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, already a crucible for large-scale changes in sports media, is now set to become a focal point for national networks across every major sport. The Mavericks stunned the basketball world Monday night by overcoming just a 1.8% chance to win the NBA draft lottery. That triumph is likely to bring the team Duke star Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick and provide a sizable reversal in its fortunes.
New Streaming Service Marks Shift in Disney Strategy

2 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

ESPN has finalized its plans for its highly anticipated, direct-to-consumer streaming service, simply calling it “ESPN,” while the Disney-owned company says the project will “redefine our business.” After considering a variety of other names for the long-planned offering that previously carried a working title of “Flagship,” ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro said Wednesday, “there’s real power in our four letters.” The service will involve a rebuilt ESPN app, with users then able to buy into the...
League Unveils 7 Matchups in 5 Countries

2 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

The NFL has finalized its plans for what will be the most aggressive international schedule in its history. The league has created a seven-game global slate that will include five different countries across two continents. Leading the schedule is the Sept. 5 Brazil game in São Paulo, a Chiefs-Chargers matchup that Front Office Sports first detailed last week and brings in Kansas City, the league’s most-watched team.
Amazon Bets Big on Black Friday With NFL-NBA Tripleheader

3 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

Amazon’s entry into the NBA will include an even bigger lean into its all-important Black Friday. Building on the streaming and online retail giant’s existing NFL presence on the unofficial U.S. holiday, the company plans to air an NBA primetime doubleheader after an NFL game in the afternoon featuring the Bears at the defending champion Eagles.
Fox Takes Small Step Into Streaming Arena Without Joining Wars

3 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

Fox’s sports streaming strategy is now becoming much clearer. The network introduced Fox One, its planned subscription-based, direct-to-consumer streaming service that will include live content from Fox Sports and Fox News, as well as entertainment programming. In addition to the flagship broadcast networks, other Fox sports programming that will be part of Fox One will include FS1, FS2, and the Big Ten Network.
NBC Banking on Historic February Sports Slate to Power Company

3 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

There is plenty of hype around NBC Sports’s programming plans for February 2026, but also some very real expectations and serious financial implications for what now stands as one of the most important moments in network history. NBC Sports was already planning for one of the most significant confluences in modern sports media history, with Super Bowl LX, the Milan-Cortina Olympics, and the 2026 NBA All-Star Game all happening on the network over 17 days next winter.
Michael Jordan Joins NBC as Network All-In on '90s Nostalgia

3 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

His Airness is back—again. More than 30 years after Michael Jordan announced his return as an NBA player with the famous two-word statement, “I’m back,” the former superstar and NBC Sports used a similar structure to unveil his involvement with the network as a “special contributor.”Jordan will be part of NBC Sports’ NBA coverage as it regains live rights to the league this fall after a 23-year absence.
NBC Will Heat Up Its NBA Coverage to Boost Peacock

3 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

NBC Sports is using this fall’s return of the NBA to the network after a 23-year absence to take its sports streaming on Peacock in new directions. NBA games on the streaming service will be made available with enhanced features such as live game action, scores, and statistics directly on the Peacock home page; real-time overlays of player stats and shot probabilities relying in part on augmented reality; and prediction gaming embedded into the live video.
NFL Taps Cowboys-Eagles Rivalry to Launch 2025 Season

3 days ago | frontofficesports.com | Eric Fisher

The Eagles’ defense of their Super Bowl LIX title will begin against America’s Team. NBC Sports announced its coverage plans Monday morning for the league’s Sept. 4 kickoff game from Lincoln Financial Field featuring a Cowboys-Eagles clash. As has been the league’s custom for more than two decades, the defending Super Bowl champion opens the NFL’s season with a primetime showcase at home, and the game in Philadelphia will feature a matchup involving one of the league’s top rivalries.