# 8/18/26 - Clippers’ Ballmer Reportedly Cleared, Walter Eyes Chelsea Exit, Jayden Daniels Trolled

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Podcast: [Front Office Sports Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/front-office-sports-today-4120147)
Published: 2026-08-18T10:00:00+00:00
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ESPN says the NBA found no evidence Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard Mark Walter in talks to sell Chelsea stake at $5 billion valuation, one week after selling Lakers Padres $3.9 billion sale makes Kwanza Jones the first Black majority owner in MLB history WTA plans vote to cut required tournaments for tennis’s biggest stars Brands and teams troll Jayden Daniels over LSU jersey number dispute Make sure to subscribe and follow Front Office Sports across socials to stay up-to-date on the latest conversations around the business and culture of sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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