# 8/21/26 - Jeanie Buss’s Ownership Battle, US Open’s Record Purse, Harden Hits $500M

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Podcast: [Front Office Sports Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/front-office-sports-today-4120147)
Published: 2026-08-21T10:00:00+00:00
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Lakers governor Jeanie Buss’s path to staying in charge gets tougher as her siblings look to sell their stake The US Open announces a record $108 million prize purse as Carlos Alcaraz confirms his return ESPN in talks to give Pat McAfee his own “Monday Night Football” alt-cast MLS considers a major playoff overhaul, expanding the field to 20 teams An NFL preseason standout could return to college as NCAA eligibility lawsuits spread James Harden re-signs with the Cavs, becomes just the fourth NBA player to top $500 million in career earnings 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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