Reiter Than You

Bill opens up the second hour of the show by reacting to Game 6 of the NBA Finals with NBC Sports NBA reporter Kurt Helin before diving into Buy or Sell. The week ends with the Bum of the Week award being given out.

Bill lists the candidates and names the winner of this week's "Bum of the Week" award.

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if he was bummed that Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes did not face off against each other, if there are certain instances where athletes going after fans is justified, if there is concern with Shedeur Sanders' second speeding ticket, if Adrian Peterson is one of the former athletes you'd least like to fight, if the Pacers winning the NBA Finals would be the biggest upset in history and if TJ McConnell has a chance to win Finals MVP.

Kurt Helin joined Bill to discuss if he's shocked that the Pacers were able to force a Game 7, the pressure on Oklahoma City heading into Sunday night, Tyrese Haliburton's health and predict who wins the NBA Finals.

Bill opened the show by discussing what the Pacers forcing a Game 7 of the NBA Finals means before discussing if this was a blown opportunity by the Thunder. Bill then gives his reaction to Tyrese Haliburton's effort and what he expects from him in Game 7 before explaining why he loves the intensity in the Dodgers-Padres rivalry.

Bill kicks off hour two by breaking down Jeanie Buss selling the Lakers and previewing Game 6 of the NBA Finals with NBA TV's Brian Geltzeiler before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill outlining the path for the Pacers to force a Game 7.

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if he believes in sports curses, if the Ravens are the team to beat in the AFC, if the Thunder win the NBA Finals tonight, if Shedeur Sanders' speeding ticket is a big deal, if Travis Kelce will score at least six touchdowns in 2025 and if it's concerning that a few prominent NBA owners are selling their teams.

Brian Geltzeiler joined Bill to discuss his reaction to Jeanie Buss selling the Lakers, what it means for the NBA moving forward, the key for the Pacers to win Game 6 and who the Knicks should hire as their next head coach.

In this week's Would You Rather, Bill answers if he would rather have Michael Jordan or LeBron own his sports team, own the Dodgers or Lakers, win a championship on your home court or on the road, be in the position of Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow or Mavericks GM Nico Harrison and have his wife fall in love with an AI bot or leave him outright.

Bill opened the show by discussing why Jeanie Buss selling the Lakers is great for the team. Bill then dove into why Buss would sell the team now before discussing the impact Tyrese Haliburton could have in Game 6. The hour ends with, Would You Rather.

Bill opened hour two by breaking down the latest college football playoff rumors with SEC Network analyst Cole Cubelic before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill reading some mean tweets about him and Hickey before criticizing LeBron James for his comments about ring culture.

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill asnwers if he's rooting for the Panthers to three-peat, if he would rather make the championship game and lose or not make it at all, if he cares whether Aaron Rodgers is married or not, if the 12-team College Football Playoff is the best format, if he respects Rafael Devers' pettiness, if a player needs to win a ring in order to be considered the best and if he cares about whether the SEC or Big Ten is better.

Former Auburn center Cole Cubelic joined Bill to discuss whether the SEC or Big Ten would win a power struggle, how the house settlement impacts the overall sport moving forward, why creating a union would drive many fans away and what the best College Football Playoff format would be.

In this week's Start/Bench/Cut, Bill ranks which quarterback needs a ring the most, the worst way to lose a baseball game, scariest animal to run into, sports competition he's most excited to watch and worst state of being to be in.

Bill opened the show by discussing why the more WNBA players try to bully Caitlin Clark, the quicker she is going to become unstoppable. Bill then reacts to the latest Tyrese Haliburton injury news heading into Game 6 and LeBron saying that ring culture in sports has gone too far. Bill ends the hour with, Start/Bench/Cut.

Bill opened hour two by reacting to Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound and the latest baseball news with World Series champion Jerry Hairston Jr. before diving into Buy or Sell. Bill ended the show by discussing why Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle needed to pull Tyrese Haliburton from Game 5.

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if Gage Wood's no-hitter was the most impressive pitching performance he's ever seen, if the Red Sox will win more games without Rafael Devers, if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams are the best duo in the NBA, if the Suns should trade Kevin Durant to his preferred destination, if turning down massive NIL money is a smart move for college athletes, if Connor McDavid not winning the Stanley Cup this season is good for the NHL and if he's excited that Joey Chestnut is back in the hot dog eating contest.

Jerry Hairston Jr. joined Bill to discuss what impact Shohei Ohtani can have for the Dodgers on the mound, how Los Angeles will handle his innings moving forward, if the Dodgers are in jeopardy of losing the NL West, if the Red Sox are better off without Rafael Devers and why the Cubs are a legit contender this season.

Bill opened the show by reacting to the incredible performances from Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the Thunder beat the Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Bill then explained why the Pacers need star Tyrese Haliburton to be better in Game 6 before diving into Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound. The hour ended with Bill and Hickey, off the Rafael Devers trade, discussing which current athletes are untradeable.

Bill kicked off hour two by reacting to the NBA Finals and offseason news with The Athletic's senior NBA reporter Sam Amick before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill spelling out the path for the Pacers to win Game 5.

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if new blood in golf intrigues him, if the Red Sox deserve more criticism for their process of trading Rafael Devers than actually trading the All-Star, if the clock has started ticking on Ja Morant's exit in Memphis, if Rory McIlroy owes the media anything, if the Thunder will win Game 5 by double digits, if he's excited to watch Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound and if he's into the Club World Cup.

Sam Amick joined Bill to discuss where Kevin Durant could land next season, his biggest takeaway from Game 4 of the NBA Finals, how the levelheadedness of the Thunder is working in their favor and if Ja Morant's future is in question after the Grizzlies traded away Desmond Bane.

Bill opened the show by discussing how the Boston Red Sox, in trading All-Star Rafael Devers, are using their team more as an investment than a public trust, which fans should be disgusted by. Bill then updates for the last time the Aaron Judge .400 tracker and reacts to Caitlin Clark's incredible return to the court on Saturday before ending the hour by discussing both Rory McIlroy's explanation for skipping press conferences and Ja Morant's future after the Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Magic.

Bill opens hour two by breaking down the latest NFL news with Super Bowl champion Brady Poppinga before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill naming the Bum of the Week.

Bill lists this week's candidates and names a winner for Bum of the Week.

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if hockey or basketball comebacks are more impressive, if the Pacers will win Game 4, if as a pitcher he would rather face Shohei Ohtani or Barry Bonds, if Dak's comments are concerning, if losing a no-hitter because of injury is worse than giving up a hit, if he would eat four pounds of baked beans to help his team win and if he is superstitious.

Former Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga joined Bill to discuss if he believes Aaron Rodgers can have success with the Steelers, how his leadership style will translate to Pittsburgh, how much of an impact ownership has on winning and who is the team to beat in the NFC North.

Bill opened up the show by discussing why he believes the Jets are finally heading down the right path towards competency before taking a call on a new nickname for Hickey and a Bum of the Week nominee. Bill then updates the .400 tracker before reacting to Jared Greenberg's comments yesterday about the Knicks head coaching search. The hour ends with Bill breaking down how the Pacers plan to guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has worked to perfection so far.

Bill opened hour two by reacting to Game 3 of the NBA Finals with NBA TV's Jared Greenberg before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill and Hickey breaking down the best landing spots for Kevin Durant.

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if the Pacers would win the NBA Finals, if the Thunder losing the Finals would be a failure of a season, if he feels more optimistic about Shedeur Sanders succeeding after hearing his most recent press conference, if changing from halves to quarters would benefit college basketball, if it's acceptable for a pro athlete to wear his own jersey out on the town and if Kevin Durant is the missing piece for a championship contender.

Jared Greenberg joined Bill to discuss his reaction to the Pacers Game 3 victory over the Thunder, why Rick Carlisle deserves more respect than he's received, if the lack of clutch games should be a concern for the Thunder and if the Knicks are coming off poorly during their head coaching search.

In this week's Would You Rather, Bill decides between being a Browns or Steelers fan for the next three years, if Jason Kidd would prefer coaching Knicks or Mavericks, if it's better to prove the doubters wrong or exceed the hype, if it's better to have a great owner or a great quarterback and if it's tougher to keep a happy or sad secret.

Bill opened the show by discussing the one weakness of the Thunder that could result in them losing the NBA Finals before updating the Aaron Judge .400 tracker and discussing if Saquon Barkley has a chance to become the greatest running back in NFL history. The hour ends with, Would You Rather.

Bill opened hour two by previewing Game 3 of the NBA Finals with ESPN NBA sideline reporter Jorge Sedano before diving into Buy or Sell. The hour ends with Bill revealing his Game 3 prediction and discussing if the Pacers have gotten the respect they deserve.

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answered if the Knicks will upgrade at head coach, if Stefon Diggs is right for his non-answer about his boat trip, if Jordon Hudson won't be a distraction for UNC moving forward, if Pacers will win Game 3 at home, if Shemar Stewart is right for holding out of Bengals practice and if Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound before the all-star break.

Jorge Sedano joined Bill to discuss how the Pacers can bounce back to win Game 3, if they are being overlooked still nationally, what makes the Thunder's defense so tough, which team wins on Wednesday night and if the Knicks will be able to find an upgrade at head coach over Tom Thibodeau.

In this week's Start/Bench/Cut, Bill ranked who the most impactful player will be in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, which NFL team he would rather root for, which QB career he would take, the most intriguing NFL team in 2025, athletes struggles that make fans the happiest and the best activity to relax the soul.

Bill opened the show by explaining why Aaron Rodgers is facing a test that no other all-time great quarterback has had to face. Bill then took a few calls on Rodgers, updated the Aaron Judge .400 tracker and discussed why all hope shouldn't be lost when it comes to the Knicks head coaching search. The hour ends with, Start/Bench/Cut.

Bill opens hour two by breaking down the latest NFL storylines with Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio before diving into Buy or Sell. The show ends with Bill reliving some of his best & worst baseball memories.

In today's Buy or Sell, Bill answers if Caleb Williams or JJ McCarthy has more pressure in 2025, if either TJ Watt or Trey Hendrickson will receive a contract extension before Week 1, if Drake Maye will throw for at least 25 touchdowns, if Kirk Cousins will be traded by Week 1, if Dodgers/Padres is the best rivalry in baseball and if winning the Rocco's Jello Shot Challenge is more prestigious than winning the College World Series.

Mike Florio joined Bill to discuss if the Steelers will give TJ Watt an extension, Trey Hendrickson's holdout, if Mike Tomlin is on the hot seat in 2025, who could trade for either Jalen Ramsey or Kirk Cousins, and which NFL team could surprise everyone this season.

Bill opened the show by reacting to Steelers star TJ Watt holding out of minicamp and why it's not a no-brainer for Pittsburgh to extend him. Bills then reacts to Trey Hendrickson skipping Bengals minicamp while he searches for a new deal before discussing if tennis players are the greatest athletes on this planet before ending the hour by wondering if Aaron Rodgers could be benched before the Steelers play the Packers.