Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines, including reports the NFL announced they will not host a supplemental draft this year which means Brendan Sorsby will not be able to play in the NFL, however, reports say Sorsby's camp has plans to seek a potential lawsuit. They then get back into some more Braves talk as they share thoughts on why they have been disappointed in the performance of Austin Riley, agreeing the third baseman has to have a sense of urgency to get himself on track at the play.

Carl and Mike are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. as they discuss the latest MLB headlines and why the Braves have to ride out the slump Austin Riley is in.

Carl and Mike open the show with Hawks talk as they share thoughts on the direction the Hawks will go with their No. 8 pick to which Carl notes he believes they will hold onto the pick and not trade out of it and believes the team will be able to draft a player who will come in and help the team be better, however acknowledges there will be no answer as to just how much of a star the player will be until we see the process play out completely.

The full 6-22-26 Dukes and Bell

Dukes and Bell break down the Atlanta Hawks' recent roster acquisitions of Aaron Wiggins and CJ McCollum before diving into the upcoming draft landscape. They are joined by NBA Insider Brett Siegel to discuss the shocking news of Trae Young signing a long-term extension with the Washington Wizards and the rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. Additional topics include Bryce Elder's recent struggles for the Braves and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's take on the US Men's National Team. 01:50 - Messi Sets Scoring Record 06:00 - Hawks Offseason Roster Moves 10:45 - Aday Mara Draft Buzz 16:45 - Wyndham Clark Golf Villain 20:30 - Bryce Elder Pitching Struggles 24:15 - Zlatan Backs The USMNT 30:10 - Brett Siegel NBA Interview 37:20 - Trae Young Signs With Wizards

Carl and Mike evaluate Lionel Messi's ongoing dominance and his influence on the growth of soccer within the United States. Bob Harig joins the conversation to dissect Wyndham Clark's second US Open victory and the reasons behind his lack of popularity among golf fans. The discussion also covers the upcoming NBA Draft and the latest rumors surrounding the Atlanta Hawks. 01:50 - Messi's Scoring Streak 04:42 - MLS vs NFL Conflict 08:26 - Sorsby NFL Draft Status 10:18 - Geno Smith Allegations 14:51 - Bob Harig Interview 18:12 - Why Fans Dislike Clark 24:01 - Tiger Woods Outlook 32:55 - Day Day's Weekend Recap 36:40 - SEC Coach Rankings 41:27 - House of the Dragon

Carl and Mike explore the possibility of the Atlanta Hawks acquiring Jaylen Brown and how it would impact their standing in the Eastern Conference. They analyze Trae Young's move to the Washington Wizards and the recent extension of CJ McCollum. The discussion also covers the upcoming NBA Draft, Georgia Bulldogs' recruiting rankings, and Dusty May's transition to the Dallas Mavericks. 01:50 - Jaylen Brown Trade Rumors 04:52 - Hawks Roster Management 09:28 - Bulldogs Recruiting Rankings 15:46 - Messi Dominates World Cup 23:41 - Dusty May Joins Mavericks 29:22 - US Open Fan Behavior 39:25 - Florida Man Helicopter Incident 42:02 - Linda Cohn Retirement News

Carl and Mike analyze a social media poll showing fan preference for Michael Penix Jr. over Tua Tagovailoa in the Falcons' quarterback battle. They discuss the Braves' rotation issues with Grant McAuley and weigh the possibility of a trade for Tarik Skubal. Additionally, they look ahead to the Hawks' draft picks and report on Lionel Messi's record-breaking performance in the World Cup. 01:50 - Messi World Cup Greatness 03:11 - Falcons Quarterback Poll Debate 10:05 - Hawks NBA Draft Rumors 15:26 - Braves Recap With McAuley 20:05 - Tarik Skubal Trade Analysis 30:00 - Hawks Interior Needs 40:06 - Lionel Messi Scoring Record 43:51 - Toy Story 5 Review

Carl and Mike close out the show with thoughts on what they each would like to see the Hawks draft in the first round in Tuesday's NBA Draft as Mike makes his case for the Hawks taking a center like Aday Mara while Carl makes his case for the Hawks maybe turning towards a guard like Acuff if he is available.

Carl and Mike get into some Braves talk with Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the team including Bryce Elder's bad second inning in the Braves 9-4 loss.

Carl and Mike get into some Falcons talk as they react a poll in which fans are in favor of "whoever gives the team the best chance to win" as the quarterback, however over 20 percent more in favor of Michael Penix Jr. or Tua Tagovailoa.

Carl and Mike briefly share thoughts on why they believe USMNT has a chance to go far in the World Cup, agreeing there should be no limits placed on the team as they have shown in their play how good they are. They then get into more Hawks talk and share theit thoughts on why they are fans of the team's contract extension with CJ McCollum.

Carl and Mike get into some brief Hawks talk as they share thoughts on why they would like to see Jaylen Brown in a Hawks uniform, however agree it is likely not going to happen, however believe Brown could help the Hawks be "immediately in the top four" of the Eastern Conference.

Carl and Mike are joined by Bob Harig as they discuss the latest golf headlines including Wyndham Clark winning the U.S. Open

Carl and Mike get into some more World Cup talk as they react to Lionel Messi scoring his second goal of the day and is showing now signs of slowing down despite getting ready to 39 on Wednesday.

Carl and Mike are joined by Brett Siegel as they preview the NBA Draft and discuss the Hawks latest moves and what decisions they may make with the No. 8 pick.

Carl and Mike come back with a few more brief thoughts on the Hawks getting ready for tomorrow night's draft, Wyndham Clark winning the U.S. Open as it appeared fans in attendance rooting against him. They then get to Braves talk as they share thoughts on Bryce Elder's outing and agree the Braves' pitcher has to figure out what adjustments to make as it appears teams are starting to figure him out.

Carl and Mike open the show with World Cup talk as they react to Lionel Messi setting the World Cup goal record after giving Argentina a 1-0 lead over Austria. They then get into Hawks talk as they react to reports of the team signing CJ McCollum to a one-year extension and trading for Aaron Wiggins. As they discuss the Hawks and McCollum deal, they agree it is a good situation for both sides and keeps a solid veteran with experience in the loccker room and the move for Wiggins helps with depth needs.

The full 6-18-26 Dukes and Bell

Dukes and Bell discuss the mounting concerns for the Atlanta Braves following a string of losses and key injuries to Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. Jason Longshore provides insight into the USMNT's World Cup performance and the impact of Mauricio Pochettino. They also analyze Trae Young's decision to opt out of his contract and what it means for the Atlanta Hawks heading into the NBA Draft. 01:50 - Braves Slump and Injury Panic 08:10 - Evaluating Braves Pitching Depth 16:25 - Jason Longshore USMNT Analysis 22:15 - Pochettino and USMNT Culture 31:52 - Trae Young Free Agency Rumors 38:15 - Hawks NBA Draft Outlook

Carl and Mike analyze the state of the Falcons as minicamp concludes, focusing on whether the team should extend Bijan Robinson to get ahead of the market. They recap the emotional exit of Georgia baseball from the postseason and the recent slump facing the Braves. The conversation also covers opening-round highlights from the U.S. Open and whether Jalen Johnson can step up as the Hawks' next superstar. 01:50 - Georgia Baseball Eliminated 02:56 - Braves Weather Postponement 07:02 - Michael Penix Jr. Status 13:03 - Jalen Carter Extension Debate 17:07 - U.S. Open Leaderboard 20:39 - Paying Bijan Robinson 34:22 - WNBA Season Expansion 36:01 - Branch's Transfer Discussion 40:34 - Jalen Johnson's Alpha Evolution

Mike Griffith joins Dukes and Bell to discuss Georgia baseball's run in the College World Series and the program's outlook under Wes Johnson. They dive into the controversy surrounding a college football gambling scandal and the moral implications for players entering the professional ranks. The conversation also covers the U.S. Open leaderboard, the Knicks' celebratory parade in New York, and proposed changes to the MLB amateur draft system. 02:16 - Griffith Discusses Georgia Baseball 07:22 - College Football Gambling Scandal 11:46 - Colton Nussmeier Eligibility Controversy 16:38 - U.S. Open Leaderboard Update 20:01 - Knicks Parade And TV Cops 28:41 - Euro 2024 Fans And Barbecue 36:16 - Rory McIlroy Ball Incident 39:10 - Proposed MLB Draft Overhaul

Carl and Mike react to the latest Atlanta Braves postponement and express growing concern over the team's recent slide, losing six of their last seven games. They break down the offensive struggles of Austin Riley and evaluate the pitching performance of prospect J.R. Ritchie. Additionally, they recap the Falcons' mandatory minicamp, featuring insights from Bijan Robinson and Jesse Bates on the team's new culture. 02:16 - Falcons Minicamp Wrap-Up 06:58 - Falcons Defensive Connection 12:45 - Falcons Specialist News 17:40 - Austin Riley Slump Concerns 22:00 - Evaluating Braves Pitching 28:50 - US Open Leaderboard 32:30 - Iconic TV Cop Shows

Carl and Mike react to the disorganized Knicks championship parade and the various celebrities spotted on the floats. They also share their favorite television cop shows of all time, including Barney Miller and True Detective, while reflecting on the Georgia Bulldogs baseball season. 01:14 - U.S. Open Update 03:17 - Knicks Parade Recap 09:53 - Best Cop Shows

Carl and Mike get back into Braves talk as they share thoughts on the team currently going through their worst stretch of the season to this point in the season as they continue to deal with injuries, with the latest being Spencer Strider being placed on the 60-day injured list. As they discuss, they agree it may be time to be more concerned now than ever because of the team's stars either not producing or being out of the lineup due to injury.

Carl and Mike get back to Falcons talk as they react to comments from players who discussed getting an understanding of the new offense, which they agree the most important thing the Falcons have to do is score more most this season.

Dukes and Bell discuss the postponement of the Braves game due to weather and the rescheduling for August 31st. They also analyze the US Open leaderboard, highlighting Scottie Scheffler's +2 start and Rory McIlroy's performance before transitioning into a humorous critique of procedural cop shows. 01:39 - Braves Game Postponed 02:14 - US Open Leaderboard Update 07:06 - Chicago PD TV Tropes

Carl and Mike are joined by Nike Griffith as they discuss the latest on the Georgia Bulldogs and the latest headlines in college football.

Carl and Mike briefly get into some golf talk as they give a U.S. Open leaderboard update in which Rory McIlroy sits a top of. As they discuss, they agree it may be hard to name a sure shot winner due to how difficult the course is. They then get into Falcons talk as they discuss why they believe Bijan Robinson will likely reset the running back market once the Falcons give him his new contract.

Carl and Mike get back into some more Braves talk as they react to tonight's game being postponed due to incoming weather and agree that "maybe it was just what the doctor ordered" for the team to get an unexpected day off due to how bad they are playing of late and dealing with injuries to key players.

Carl and Mike get into the latest sports headlines including the Knicks hosting their championship parade and agree on feeling a bit jealous as they both ask, "when will we have one" for the Hawks. As they discuss, they share thoughts on Trae Young declining his $48M option to be a free agent, to which they believe the former Hawks' All-Star is likely going to resign a team friendly deal with the Wizards. They also discuss why they believe the Hawks should hold onto to Jonathan Kuminga because of the trade value he presents for the Hawks should they look to trade him.

Jason Longshore joins Dukes and Bell to analyze Team USA's dominant World Cup opening performance and Mauricio Pochettino's impact on the squad's culture. They discuss Christian Pulisic's injury status and preview the tactical challenges presented by Australia in the upcoming match. 01:00 - USMNT Opening Match Review 02:18 - Pulisic Injury Status Update 03:41 - Pochettino Mental Culture Shift 07:13 - Australia Match Tactical Preview 09:11 - World Cup Stars Evaluation

Carl and Mike open the show with some Braves talk as they share thoughts on how the team is not performing well of late in addition to dealing with multiple injuries, including the latest blow of Spencer Strider being placed on the 60-day injured list. As they discuss, they agree the Braves will likely come out of the their slump, there is still reason to be concerned about their recent slide, having lost six of their last seven games.

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Carl and Mike react to reports of Zaccharie Risacher's dissatisfaction regarding his role and playing time in Atlanta. They also break down the Falcons' offensive outlook for Bijan Robinson and highlight Georgia baseball's dominant pitching performance against Texas in the College World Series. 01:22 - Atlanta Sports Update 05:51 - Jaylen Brown Trade Rumors 13:49 - World Cup Fan Experience 17:24 - Bijan Robinson Offensive Role 23:54 - Georgia Baseball World Series 32:56 - Brendan Sorsby Gambling Investigation 39:22 - Falcons Training Camp Schedule

Carl and Mike evaluate the quarterback dynamics between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua, focusing on their differing paths to training camp. The discussion covers recent Falcons depth signings from the UFL and explores high-profile trade targets for the Hawks, including Walker Kessler and Jaylen Brown. 01:50 - Michael Penix Jr. Anxiety 08:10 - NFL News Roundup 14:00 - Jonathan Cooper Arrest 15:33 - Falcons UFL Signings 23:20 - Tua Tagovailoa Presser 35:15 - NBA Finals Ratings 41:00 - Walker Kessler Trade 44:10 - Jaylen Brown Rumors

Carl and Mike debate the possibility of the Atlanta Hawks trading for Jaylen Brown to provide the team with veteran leadership and instant credibility. They also discuss Michael Harris II's injury status for the Braves and recent roster adjustments made by the Falcons during minicamp. The conversation wraps up with a look at Georgia Baseball's postseason run and the Jell-O shot challenge in Omaha. 01:34 - Michael Harris II Injury 04:12 - Jaylen Brown Trade Rumors 07:20 - Hawks Core Trade Options 15:04 - Falcons Roster Moves 18:01 - Georgia Baseball Pitching 20:01 - Georgia Nashville Game 2028 27:31 - Jell-O Shot Challenge 34:02 - U.S. Open Preview

Carl and Mike analyze Tua Tagovailoa's playbook progress and leadership style while comparing his trajectory to Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. They are joined by Grant McAuley to discuss the Braves' recent performance and the impact of injuries to stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II. 02:17 - Falcons Roster Updates 06:37 - Penix Jr. Footwork 09:40 - QB Leadership Styles 14:14 - Braves Injury Analysis 19:15 - Ha-Seong Kim Struggles 23:06 - MLB Trade Strategy 27:31 - Kyle Pitts Usage 36:40 - Wilson Comparison 43:25 - Brian Daboll Drill

Carl and Mike close out the show with Falcons talk as they share thoughts on how Kyle Pitts will fit in the new offense and the type of impact he has the potential to have and agree in believing this 'has to be the year it clicks for Pitts' in a Falcons uniform.

Carl and Mike are joined by Grant McAuley as they discuss the latest on the Braves

Carl and Mike get back into Falcons talk as they react to the signing of a couple of UFL players and the release of multiple players including Casey Washington. They then react to comments by Tua Tagovailoa as he spoke with the media and answered questions in regards to what he believes he needs to improve.

Carl and Mike get into some Georgia Bulldogs talk as they share thoughts on their win over Texas to stay alive in the CWS and agree the Dawgs 'found a way to win  with great pitching' and credited Wes Johnson for his job as the Dawgs' manager and how he managed his pitchers.