Margaret Fleming
@margaretfleming.bsky.social
The Washington Post shuttered its sports department this morning.
Our story on the layoffs and the many sports journalists who were impacted:
frontofficesports.com/washington-p...
Our story on the layoffs and the many sports journalists who were impacted:
frontofficesports.com/washington-p...
Washington Post Eliminates Sports Department in Mass Layoffs
The Jeff Bezos-owned paper is cutting hundreds of jobs and getting rid of its sports section.
frontofficesports.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
The Washington Post shuttered its sports department this morning.
Our story on the layoffs and the many sports journalists who were impacted:
frontofficesports.com/washington-p...
Our story on the layoffs and the many sports journalists who were impacted:
frontofficesports.com/washington-p...
We've been tracking all the major sports figures whose names appear in the latest batches of Epstein files. We'll keep updating this story as we know more.
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All the Sports Figures in the Latest Epstein Emails
New documents released by the DOJ show a number of major pro sports team owners emailed Epstein or were mentioned in his emails.
frontofficesports.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:57 PM
We've been tracking all the major sports figures whose names appear in the latest batches of Epstein files. We'll keep updating this story as we know more.
frontofficesports.com/epstein-spor...
frontofficesports.com/epstein-spor...
As Trump has increased his sports travel, I've been asking the Secret Service how much it costs for him to attend these events.
The Daytona 500 is the priciest trip so far at $560K. Including the Super Bowl, the agency spent ~$800K for 2025's first 4 events. frontofficesports.com/trump-secret...
The Daytona 500 is the priciest trip so far at $560K. Including the Super Bowl, the agency spent ~$800K for 2025's first 4 events. frontofficesports.com/trump-secret...
Secret Service Reveals More About Spending on Trump’s Sports Travel
The Secret Service expensed $561,842.63 for the president’s February trip to the Dayton 500, as he continues to travel the nation for sports.
frontofficesports.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 PM
As Trump has increased his sports travel, I've been asking the Secret Service how much it costs for him to attend these events.
The Daytona 500 is the priciest trip so far at $560K. Including the Super Bowl, the agency spent ~$800K for 2025's first 4 events. frontofficesports.com/trump-secret...
The Daytona 500 is the priciest trip so far at $560K. Including the Super Bowl, the agency spent ~$800K for 2025's first 4 events. frontofficesports.com/trump-secret...
I've connected with local reporters from the game Cori Close blasted for having "no media."
These reporters didn't need a UCLA presser for their stories, but Close's point—why no one was there to ask UCLA questions after the top-20 matchup—remains.
frontofficesports.com/ucla-ohio-st...
These reporters didn't need a UCLA presser for their stories, but Close's point—why no one was there to ask UCLA questions after the top-20 matchup—remains.
frontofficesports.com/ucla-ohio-st...
'No Media Here': UCLA Women's Coach Rips Lack of Coverage
Several outlets covered the game remotely, but only a small handful attended the game in Columbus and didn’t stay for the UCLA media availability.
frontofficesports.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
I've connected with local reporters from the game Cori Close blasted for having "no media."
These reporters didn't need a UCLA presser for their stories, but Close's point—why no one was there to ask UCLA questions after the top-20 matchup—remains.
frontofficesports.com/ucla-ohio-st...
These reporters didn't need a UCLA presser for their stories, but Close's point—why no one was there to ask UCLA questions after the top-20 matchup—remains.
frontofficesports.com/ucla-ohio-st...
Investors have provided Grand Slam Track with up to 8-figures in emergency financing.
It's not enough to pay all of the league's debts, but GST sent athletes half of what they are owed this morning. Next they'll turn to vendors.
Exclusive for FOS:
frontofficesports.com/grand-slam-t...
It's not enough to pay all of the league's debts, but GST sent athletes half of what they are owed this morning. Next they'll turn to vendors.
Exclusive for FOS:
frontofficesports.com/grand-slam-t...
Investors Keep Grand Slam Track Alive With 8-Figure Lifeline
The cash will help Grand Slam pay off a portion of its debts, including half of what it owes athletes, but doesn’t fully bail out the league.
frontofficesports.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Investors have provided Grand Slam Track with up to 8-figures in emergency financing.
It's not enough to pay all of the league's debts, but GST sent athletes half of what they are owed this morning. Next they'll turn to vendors.
Exclusive for FOS:
frontofficesports.com/grand-slam-t...
It's not enough to pay all of the league's debts, but GST sent athletes half of what they are owed this morning. Next they'll turn to vendors.
Exclusive for FOS:
frontofficesports.com/grand-slam-t...
Trump became the first president to attend the Super Bowl this year, and his 5 1/2 hour trip to New Orleans cost the Secret Service at least $120,000 in payments to hotels and the NFL.
New docs offer a window into the costs of Trump's sports-heavy second term:
frontofficesports.com/trump-super-...
New docs offer a window into the costs of Trump's sports-heavy second term:
frontofficesports.com/trump-super-...
Trump's Brief Super Bowl Visit Cost Secret Service More Than $120K
Records obtained by FOS show the Secret Service spent at least $120,000 on the president's five-hour visit.
frontofficesports.com
September 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Trump became the first president to attend the Super Bowl this year, and his 5 1/2 hour trip to New Orleans cost the Secret Service at least $120,000 in payments to hotels and the NFL.
New docs offer a window into the costs of Trump's sports-heavy second term:
frontofficesports.com/trump-super-...
New docs offer a window into the costs of Trump's sports-heavy second term:
frontofficesports.com/trump-super-...
Yesterday we reported that MLS has granted an exemption to the supporters group of the Columbus Crew to display a Palestinian flag for their team's new striker, Wessam Abou Ali.
MLS has banned Israeli and Palestinian flags since 2023.
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MLS has banned Israeli and Palestinian flags since 2023.
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MLS Says Columbus Fans Can Fly Palestinian Flag After 2-Year Ban
The league gave Crew fans an exemption after their team paid a $7.5 million transfer fee to sign Palestinian forward Wessam Abou Ali.
frontofficesports.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Yesterday we reported that MLS has granted an exemption to the supporters group of the Columbus Crew to display a Palestinian flag for their team's new striker, Wessam Abou Ali.
MLS has banned Israeli and Palestinian flags since 2023.
frontofficesports.com/mls-columbus...
MLS has banned Israeli and Palestinian flags since 2023.
frontofficesports.com/mls-columbus...
Reposted by Margaret Fleming
Weeks ago, Grand Slam Track said the $3 million it owed athletes was coming "imminently."
Those payments have not been made, the league admits it's "struggling" to make them, and its future is in doubt. Some new reporting with @margaretfleming.bsky.social frontofficesports.com/grand-slam-t...
Those payments have not been made, the league admits it's "struggling" to make them, and its future is in doubt. Some new reporting with @margaretfleming.bsky.social frontofficesports.com/grand-slam-t...
Grand Slam Track Admits It Is 'Struggling' To Pay Athletes
The running startup said it would pay athletes $3 million by a July 31 deadline. Two weeks later, runners have not been paid, and Grand Slam’s future is in doubt.
frontofficesports.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Weeks ago, Grand Slam Track said the $3 million it owed athletes was coming "imminently."
Those payments have not been made, the league admits it's "struggling" to make them, and its future is in doubt. Some new reporting with @margaretfleming.bsky.social frontofficesports.com/grand-slam-t...
Those payments have not been made, the league admits it's "struggling" to make them, and its future is in doubt. Some new reporting with @margaretfleming.bsky.social frontofficesports.com/grand-slam-t...
Hi Bluesky! I finally made an account so I could share this story.
The Hockey Canada allegations exposed the sport's dark history of abuse, then the verdict fractured the hockey world. Where does hockey go from here?
Free to read on Front Office Sports ⬇️
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The Hockey Canada allegations exposed the sport's dark history of abuse, then the verdict fractured the hockey world. Where does hockey go from here?
Free to read on Front Office Sports ⬇️
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Where Does Hockey Go After the Hockey Canada Verdict?
The trial brought more attention than ever to a long history of sexual violence, but a massive split remains over the sport’s path forward.
frontofficesports.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Hi Bluesky! I finally made an account so I could share this story.
The Hockey Canada allegations exposed the sport's dark history of abuse, then the verdict fractured the hockey world. Where does hockey go from here?
Free to read on Front Office Sports ⬇️
frontofficesports.com/after-hockey...
The Hockey Canada allegations exposed the sport's dark history of abuse, then the verdict fractured the hockey world. Where does hockey go from here?
Free to read on Front Office Sports ⬇️
frontofficesports.com/after-hockey...