# 6/11/26 - World Cup Kicks Off, NBA Finals Ratings Surge, Sorsby Appeal, Sports Ticket Affordability

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Podcast: [Front Office Sports Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/front-office-sports-today-4120147)
Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 749

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Included in today's episode: The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins today NBA Finals Game 3 draws 23.8 million viewers Texas Tech coach publicly addresses the Sorsby gambling case Illinois governor eyes special session for Bears stadium A think tank expert breaks down skyrocketing sports ticket prices Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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