Review the insane and infuriating sports covers of last week and forecast this week's potential heartbreakers.
We are BACK! To start, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (3:12 - 13:54). Then, we give our thoughts on Patrick Mahomes’s record-breaking NFL contract (14:00 - 23:30). Plus, some long-time-coming news about DC’s football team changing its name (24:05 - 33:50). And finally, we have Major League Baseball returning (32:52 - 46:26) before we wrap up with our Bottom of the Barrel on the worst things about baseball (46:30 - 1:01:00). Stay safe, stay sane, and we will talk to you next week!
It’s been a total whirlwind in sports! To start, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (2:18 - 10:08). Then, we recap the latest proposal and updates surrounding the start of the 2020 MLB season (10:13 - 21:32). Plus, we have NBA star Kyrie Irving trying to start a new basketball league of his own (21:36 - 31:58). And finally, we wrap up with our Bottom of the Barrel on the worst things about sports (32:00 - 47:21). Stay safe, stay sane, and we will be back in a couple of weeks!
Some big progress updates to share in this week’s episode! To start, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (3:35 - 13:55). Then, we recap UFC 250 and the potential of Fight Island (14:01 - 26:22). After that, we discuss the huge policy change in NASCAR (28:38 - 39:41). And finally, we wrap up with TTT - The Top Tier about the best athletes to never win a championship (39:52 - 51:05). Stay safe, stay sane, and have a good weekend!
Some great resources to support and stay educated on the Black Lives Matter movement: blacklivesmatters.carrd.co blacklivesmatter.com/resources playbill.com/article/black-lives-matter-resources-101 On this week’s episode, we have some big updates to share in the world of sports! We also discuss the Black Lives Matter movement going on in the USA, so as a sports podcast, we tackle its connection to the NFL with the Drew Brees situation in New Orleans. We encourage you to stay tuned in to that section; regardless, it is timestamped like the rest of our segments. To start, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (3:09 - 16:10). Then, we recap the OFFICIAL plan laid out for the NBA season to resume (16:16 - 28:18). Then, we discuss the Drew Brees situation as it has transpired thus far (31:26 - 42:30). And finally, we wrap up with TTT - The Top Tier about the best records in all of sports (42:37 - 56:41). Stay safe, be empathetic, and love each other!
Sports may actually be back, and right into the playoffs!! To start, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (1:47 - 9:24). Then, we recap the optimism around the NHL and NBA playoffs resuming shortly (9:27 - 19:28) before the frustrating pessimism regarding MLB negotiations (21:08 - 29:57). And finally, we wrap up with TTT - The Top Tier about the best feel good moments in sports (30:00 - 53:50). Stay safe and stay sane!
We’ve got a very special guest on this week’s episode! To start, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (2:05 - 12:49). Then, we recap the end of ESPN’s The Last Dance (13:00 - 26:07) before we chat with NFL stud running back Isaiah Crowell (26:19 - 42:16). After that, we give our updates on sports returning (42:17 - 51:50) before we wrap up with TTT - The Top Tier about the best rivalries (51:57 - 1:04:50). Stay safe and stay sane!
Sports may be coming back sooner than we think! On this week’s episode, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (4:12 - 13:06). Then, we discuss the potential revival of sports now that UFC 249 premiered last week (13:13 - 43:26). Plus, we throw in some of our worst beats of all time. And finally, we wrap up with TTT - The Top Tier with our best groups, sports or not (43:30 - 59:46). Stay safe and stay sane!
The quarantine is still going on, but it sounds like we may soon have sports back! On this week’s episode, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (3:41 - 16:15). Then, we discuss the potential revival of sports both abroad (16:23 - 21:27) and here in the United States (21:28 - 35:41). And after fielding some live Q&A, we wrap up with a complete 180 from our normal Bottom of the Barrel! This week, we introduce TTT - The Top Tier, with our best duos of all time (43:44 - 58:18). Stay safe and stay sane!
We’ve officially hit May, and no the quarantine is not yet over. But we’re making the most of it and staying in the studio! On this week’s episode, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (2:35 - 15:25). Then, we recap the monumental NCAA rule changes (15:26 - 24:21) before recapping the NFL after the draft (24:27 - 36:18). And after fielding some live Q&A, we wrap up with our Bottom of the Barrel on our absolute worst takes of all time (37:37 - 54:20). Stay safe and stay sane!
The quarantine has yet to stop, and we’re not stopping our podcast, either! On this week’s episode, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (2:37 - 10:20). Then, we deep dive Round 1 of this year’s NFL Draft (10:26 - 40:30). And after fielding some live Q&A, we wrap up with our Bottom of the Barrel on the worst expressions and phrases in sports (49:38 - 1:00:00). Stay safe and stay sane!
Yep, the boys are STILL on lockdown, so it’s officially Quarantine Episode 4: A New Cure Hope. On this week’s episode, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (3:06 - 9:53). Then, we dissect the potential plan put forth by the MLB to play games in Arizona this year (9:57 - 17:27) before we go into our own Mock NFL Draft (20:30 - 42:45). And after fielding some live Q&A we wrap up with our Bottom of the Barrel on the worst social trends to come out of quarantine (49:04 - 1:04:10). Stay safe and stay sane!
You guessed it, the boys are STILL on lockdown, so it’s officially Quarantine Episode 3: The Virus Strikes Back. On this week’s episode, we go straight into our hot-off-the-presses rumor mill (3:16 - 9:16). Then, we have some thoughts on Tom Brady’s interview with Howard Stern (12:41 - 19:34) before we reunite with LSC alum Thork to discuss the NBA H.O.R.S.E. tournament and the new NFL uniforms (26:03 - 41:35) And after fielding some live Q&A (42:00 - 48:40), we wrap up with our Bottom of the Barrel on the worst team-player breakups in sports (48:41 - 59:40). Stay safe and stay sane!
Yep, the boys are still on lockdown, which means it’s officially Quarantine Episode 2: Revenge of the Rona. On this week’s episode, we change things up by starting with our ahead-of-Woj rumor mill (4:28 - 14:11). Then, still on the theme of football, we go into our biggest surprises of NFL free agency (14:12 - 23:33). And finally, with nothing in the sporting world going on, we have an update on our top things to watch while in quarantine (28:50 - 48:00). Stay safe and stay sane!
We are on lockdown. On this week’s episode, the boys are doing their part being in quarantine against the coronavirus. As a result, they kick it off by reminiscing on their favorite games in recent memory (5:00 - 9:36). Then, Sulla has to face the inevitable Tom Brady move with our NFL free agency update (15:32 - 22:10). Similarly, we have our NFL Rumor Mill (22:11 - 33:01) before discussing the potential restart of the NBA season (33:45 - 38:19). Finally, we wrap up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the weirdest changes of scenery in sports history (41:26 - 53:01).
WE. ARE. BACK. On this week’s episode, we kick off season 2 with our Last Second Covers of the week (3:54 - 11:00). Then, even with the coronavirus trying to knock the league out, we discuss our NBA predictions for the end of the season (11:00 -31:22). Similarly, we have our MLB preview before Opening Day in just a few weeks (39:31 - 50:32). We have our Rumor Mill as always (50:35 - 1:01:10) before wrapping up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst scandals in sports (1:01:12 - 1:16:34).
On this week’s episode, the MLB season is officially wrapped up! After our Last Second Covers of the week (1:58 - 10:30), we congratulate the Washington Nationals on winning a surprisingly historic World Series victory (10:37 -22:12). And with the end of baseball, we can officially focus on previewing Week 9 of the NFL season (22:21 - 37:22). After we discuss some football bets, we report our Rumor Mill (37:25 - 40:26) before wrapping up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst jerseys in all of sports (40:26 - 51:57).
On this week’s episode, the Sports Equinox has hit! After our Last Second Covers of the week (1:50 - 9:52), we talk about the crazy rollercoaster that has been this year’s World Series (12:25 - 17:30). We then go into the start of the NBA season (17:40 - 31:25) before we discuss the mid-season of the NFL (32:30 - 52:10). After we preview some football bets, we report our Rumor Mill (52:13 - 58:29) before wrapping up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst team names in sports (58:37 - 1:06:50).
On this week’s episode, we have football hitting its stride while baseball gets intense! After our Last Second Covers (1:44 - 5:14), we do our flash recaps of this past week in the NFL before deep diving the biggest stories in football (5:18 - 27:36). We then break the news around the league on our Rumor Mill (27:37 - 33:58) before we discuss the races in the MLB postseason (34:18 - 40:50). And finally, on the theme of playoffs, we wrap up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst postseason upsets in sports history (40:51 - 49:45).
On this week’s episode, we accidentally jinx the MLB playoffs! After our Last Second Covers (1:46 - 7:41), we do our flash recaps of this past week in the NFL before deep diving the biggest stories in football (7:50 - 31:59). We then break the news around the league on our Rumor Mill (32:00 - 36:48) before we jinx the outcomes of the MLB postseason (37:11 - 44:52). And finally, we wrap up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst owners in all of sports (45:05 - 57:30).
On this week’s episode, the MLB postseason is finally here! After our Last Second Covers of the week (1:37 - 7:54), we deep dive our predictions for this year’s MLB playoffs (8:25 - 17:37). Plus, the baseball season winding down also means that we have football! We discuss all of the NFL Week 4 games and highlights (17:38 - 53:18) before we move into another football-filled Rumor Mill (53:19 - 59:27). And finally, we wrap up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst calls (or no calls) in the history of sports (59:29 - 1:10:43).
On this week’s episode, we are back with the end of baseball and two weeks of football to cover! After our Last Second Covers of the week, we go into our flash recaps for all of the NFL Week 3 games and later get more in-depth about some of last week’s biggest highlights and most notable stories. We then move into another football-filled Rumor Mill before wrapping up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the biggest disappointments in this past MLB season.
On this week’s episode, we finally have real football again! After our Last Second Covers of the week (1:49 - 9:38), we go into our flash recaps for all of the NFL Week 1 games (9:42 - 12:22). We then get more in-depth about some of last week’s biggest highlights and most notable stories (12:23 - 41:37) before moving into another football-filled Rumor Mill (41:47 - 48:12). And finally, we wrap up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst NFL Week 1 losses (48:27 - 54:52).
On this week’s episode, Justin Verlander’s historic no-hitter highlights our Last Second Cover of the week (1:44 - 8:15). Plus, NFL football FINALLY kicks off again this Thursday! We discuss our top team rankings and postseason predictions for the upcoming NFL season (8:16 - 41:51) We then keep on theme with an all football Rumor Mill (41:52 - 48:30). And finally, we wrap up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst retirements in NFL history (48:38 - 59:41).
On this week’s episode, two NL East rivals highlight our Last Second Covers of the week (1:41 - 7:36). Plus, we’ve got updates in 3 different sports with the MLB playoff races (7:36 - 18:40), the Antonio Brown situation in the NFL (18:43 - 25:38), and the DeMarcus Cousins injury that shocked the NBA (25:39 - 28:10). We then continue with our Rumor Mill (28:16 - 35:20). And finally, we wrap up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the biggest drama queens in sports (35:30 - 44:41).
On this week’s episode, an NL Central battle surprises us as our Last Second Cover of the week (1:38 - 4:56). Plus, we’ve got an update on the MLB (5:04 - 11:01) before jumping into our recap of Hard Knocks episode 1 (11:02 - 21:04). We then continue with our Rumor Mill (21:06 - 26:47) and some business news with Thork’s This Week in Sports Biz (26:52 - 29:51). And finally, we wrap up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst moments in HBO Hard Knocks history (29:56 - 40:14).
On this week’s episode, the NL East takes over our Last Second Covers with the scorching hot Mets and the division-leading Braves (1:42 - 5:53). Plus, Hard Knocks and the NFL Preseason has finally begun to kick off NFL 100 (5:54 - 22:58), which leads us to an all-football Rumor Mill (23:12 - 32:48). We then go on to some business news with Thork’s This Week in Sports Biz (32:58 - 36:18) before debating who is the most successful athlete of the 2010’s (36:30 - 46:45). And finally, we wrap up this week’s episode with a new Bottom of the Barrel about the worst walk-up songs in the MLB (46:52 - 1:01:48).
A major rivalry battle in the NL Central highlights our Last Second Cover of the week (1:44 - 4:17). Plus, we finally get to return to discussing football with NFL Training Camp back underway (4:29 - 25:02). We go through our Rumor Mill (25:08 - 32:53) and move into our first ever interview with pro basketball player Cam Young (33:00 - 45:39). We tie it back with some business news with Thork’s This Week in Sports Biz (45:54 - 47:57). And finally, we wrap up this week’s episode with our legendary Bottom of the Barrel (48:04 - 58:26). Check out straightupsports.com for more content related to this podcast.
Some wild finishes in Cincinnati and Los Angeles highlight our Last Second Covers of the week (1:08 - 8:15). Plus, we offer our thoughts and predictions for the rest of the MLB season now that we’re back from the All-Star break (8:18 - 30:22). We go through our Rumor Mill (30:30 - 41:00) and move into some business news with Thork’s This Week in Sports Biz (41:04 - 43:42). And finally, we kick off some NFL Bullheaded debate in honor of training camp starting up (43:44 - 54:55) before wrapping up with our legendary Bottom of the Barrel (55:00 - 1:10:20).
With the MLB All-Star break complete, we recap the All-Star Game and historic Home Run Derby. Plus, some more shocking news in the NBA, as Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul traded places between Houston and OKC. And finally, we discuss the worst NBA offseason moves on our Bottom of the Barrel. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
The Yankees and the Red Sox combine for 50 runs in two games for an epic rivalry showdown in London. Plus, the 2019 NBA Free Agency period has kicked off with some shocking signings. And finally, we discuss the all-time worst reactions to free agent signings in sports. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
After 17 innings, the Twins knock off the Red Sox in one of the best MLB games of the season. Plus, the NBA and NHL Finals are all wrapped up, which officially signals baseball season in the dog days of summer. And in honor of last night's NBA Draft, our bottom of the barrel highlights the worst draft picks of all time. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
Using the third period to their advantage, the St. Louis Blues edge out the Boston Bruins in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, covering the over and the spread at the last second. Plus, the Raptors take advantage of the injured Warriors to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals. And the absolute worst NBA Finals performances of all time. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
After being swept by the Miami Marlins, the New York Mets use the last innings of 3 straight games to sweep their 4-game series against the Washington Nationals. Plus, the NBA Conference Finals are nearly complete, which means the NBA Finals are almost here! And finally, on the topic of basketball, we discuss the worst free agent signings in NBA history. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
In the first game of the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals, the Raptors get stunned by the Bucks in the fourth quarter in a wild Last Second Cover. Plus, for teams that missed the playoffs, the new format of the NBA Lottery shocked the picking order for this upcoming draft. And finally, in honor of Toronto's quadruple doink against the 76ers, we debate the worst heartbreakers in sports. We discuss all that and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
Facing elimination, Liverpool and Tottenham complete crazy comebacks to stun Barcelona and Ajax in the semifinals of the Champions League. Plus, now that baseball is about a quarter the way done, we discuss the biggest surprises in the MLB so far. And finally, we recap and preview all of the tight series in the NBA Playoffs. We discuss all this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
Boston travels to Milwaukee and shock the Bucks in a Game 1 upset to start the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Plus, we recap the 2019 NFL Draft and some of the biggest surprises of the first round. And finally, we have worst playoff chokes for this week's edition of Bottom of the Barrel. We discuss all this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
We recap the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, including a Last Second Cover by Damian Lillard and the Blazers. Plus, we look at the MLB standings as April baseball wraps up. And finally, as we watch the NFL Draft, we use our new Bottom of the Barrel segment to discuss the biggest draft busts of the 2000's. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
Now that March Madness has wrapped up with its new NCAA Champion UVA, the NBA Playoffs are in full swing. Plus, Tiger Woods puts together a memorable performance to win his 5th Masters tournament. Finally, the MLB season is officially 10% complete and is starting to heat up as we move into May. We discuss all this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
In the Elite Eight, Virginia miraculously comes back at the buzzer to force OT, where they would stun Purdue. Plus, the NBA playoffs are just over a week away with battles still being fought in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Finally, the MLB is finally back in full swing! We discuss all this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
The Brooklyn Nets come back from 28 down to stun the Kings in Sacramento. Mike Trout signs the largest contract in pro sports history at nearly half a billion dollars. And March Madness officially begins! We share our predictions and discuss all this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
In the ACC Tournament, NC State was getting whooped by Clemson before storming back in the second half. However, controversy surrounded this game, as the Wolfpack won by hitting two free-throws on a strange foul call that had Clemson fans fuming. Plus, we go over the biggest trades and signings that have taken place so far in the new NFL season, including players like OBJ, Le'Veon Bell, and Antonio Brown. We discuss all this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
Listed as heavy underdogs, Wake Forest travels to the Cameron Indoor Stadium and gives the entire Duke crowd a near heart attack. Landon Collins, Eric Weddle, and Earl Thomas headline an abnormally large amount of top-tier Safeties on the open market. And we predict the landing spots for the NFL's top free agents. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
Indiana knocks off #19 Wisconsin in a Double Overtime thriller. Nolan Arenado signs back with the Colorado Rockies in a massive 8-year deal. The three of us discuss the NBA's current top 5 players. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
On the biggest stage against UNC, Duke forward Zion Williamson tears through his Nike sneaker in what could've been a gruesome knee injury. The NBA All-Star Weekend featured some exciting young stars taking center stage in Charlotte. Manny Machado finally finds his new home in San Diego with the largest sports contract in American history (for now). And Antonio Brown makes it VERY clear that he wants out in Pittsburgh. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
The New England Patriots won their sixth championship last Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams in the lowest scoring Super Bowl ever. The NBA saw several big names change scenes before this Thursday's 3 PM trade deadline. Baseball's best in Manny Machado and Bryce Harper have STILL not signed as teams get set for Spring Training. All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers!
The Golden State Warriors travelled to Boston to take on the Celtics and pulled off the -3.5 spread by the skin of their teeth. Superstar Center Anthony Davis has had it with New Orleans, making it publicly known that he has no future with the Pelicans. Bryce Harper and Manny Machado STILL are on baseball's open market with no end in sight. And finally, SUPER BOWL SUNDAY coming up! All this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
Visiting Duke, the Virginia Cavaliers hit a pointless buzzer-beater to spoil the Duke -3.5 spread. The referees in this Sunday's NFL playoff games brought major outrage and backlash. Four new players have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, including the first player to be inducted unanimously. All of this and more in this week's Last Second Covers by Straight Up Sports!
#1 seed Duke blew a -17 line to the Syracuse Orange AT HOME! Sulla had .500 bets this week with his Hit or Miss and is hungry to go 2-0 this week! All of this and more on this week's episode of Last Second Covers.
Alabama was a no-show against Clemson, but whose fault was it really? The Seahawks broke bettors' hearts last Saturday. And the potential of the upcoming NFL playoff games. All of this and more discussed in our inaugural podcast!