Sports Corner

Well...it's the final episode of Sports Corner as we know it. Payton and Jacob send their farewells with a final NBA talk, a discussion on the hardest postseason in the four major sports, and one last Poeltl and Larry Birdle special.

It's the final live show of the semester and Payton and Jacob celebrate by...discussing the Nets getting swept out of the playoffs to cap off a disappointing season. Plus, the future of the superteam, what in the world is going on with the 76ers, Suns, and Grizzlies and one last NBA quiz episode.

The Brooklyn Nets took a tough loss in Game 1 of the First Round of the Pplayoffs. Payton (Nets fan) and Jacob (Celtics fan) discuss what happened in the game that led to the Celtics great victory. Plus, the rest of the NBA playoff beginnings!

The NBA Playoffs are here! Payton and Jacob give their official predictions to see who will be hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy in June. Plus, Jacob has a take on Gregg Popovich's legacy and predictions on the NBA Awards that will be released throughout the playoffs. Oh, and Jacob does NOT like splitting the awards for each conference.

The NBA season is coming to a close and there are still things to be settled for the playoffs. Payton and Jacob discuss who will clinch those final spots in the playoffs. Plus, more Poeltl!

Payton and Jacob discuss the best sporting event of the week: slapboxing...at the Oscar's...that wasn't a scheduled event...and didn't have two consenting partners. Plus, the NBA regular season is coming to a rapid close, and the two discuss how the playoffs will shape up. Plus, what is the greatest clutch moment in an eventual loss and, you guessed it, more Poeltl!

The vaccine mandate in New York is still not lifted and the NBA season is about to come to a close. Payton and Jacob discuss what this means for the Nets and now the Yankees and Mets. Plus, the Lia Thomas controversy, the Deshaun Watson trade, and the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament. Oh, and more Poeltl and the easiest NBA quizzes.

Baseball is back! Payton walks through the details of the agreement, as well as things that need to happen before another lockout occurs. Plus, the Yankees made moves...Payton talks about them.

The NFL had two bombshell moves with Devonte Adams being traded to the Raiders and Russell Wilson traded to the Broncos. Payton and Jacob discuss that, plus the Calvin Ridley's suspension for gambling. Plus, more quizzes...and Jacob has beef with the San Francisco Giants because of their logo.

Payton and Jacob discuss the fallout of the Major League Baseball lockout, the ramifications for the sport, and why an agreement was so important. Plus, NBA talk and Poeltl and more quizzes!

Payton and Jacob recap an eventful All-Star weekend and discuss how to fix the dunk contest, as well as other things around the NBA.

Payton and Jacob talk about what happened on Super Bowl LVI, then they talk about the NBA Trade Deadline, especially the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade. Plus, there's Winter Olympic controversy and Payton sounds off on the baseball lockout...again.

It's the show before Super Bowl LVI, and we have it all. The storylines, who's winning, the MVP, the Over/Under. Come find out Payton and Jacob's picks. Plus, a super wild week in the NBA that leaves Jacob befuddled and Payton wirthing in pain.

On the first show of 2022, Payton and Jacob recap a wild series of events since the last airing of Sports Corner, then take a quick detour to make their Super Bowl predictions. Then, Brian Flores has filed a damning lawsuit against the NFL and four teams. Does he have a chance? Plus, NBA Talk!

Payton and Jacob hit the studios for the final live show of the year and it is a doozy. Payton rants on college football and baseball's issue, Jacob has hot NBA and NFL takes, football is happening, and Jacob has a very message for Mac Jones...you do NOT want to miss this edition of the Sports Corner.

On this special Thanksgiving Eve's Eve episode of the Sports Corner, Payton goes solo and talks Wander Franco, the Isaiah Stewart-LeBron James spat, and much more.

Payton and Jacob talk NBA, including the latest on the bottom of the league. Then, it's time for Week 11 NFL Picks, and Payton has a message for Yankees twitter.

Ya done messed up A-a-ron! Payton and Jacob discuss the Aaron Rodgers COVID-19 snafu and its ramifications, as well as a wild NFL Sunday and the latest in the NBA. Plus, our NFL picks for Week 10 of the season.

Jacob and Payton make their week 9 NFL picks and discuss the World of basketball in this shortened version of the Sports Corner podcast.

Payton and Jacob talk about the start of the basketball season, including the Lakers and Nets struggles, then talk about New York football, the Chiefs, and Steelers. Plus, our NFL picks, World Series predictions, and the current status of Kyrie Irving.

Payton and Jacob discuss the start of a brand new NBA season and where Ben Simmons stands with the 76ers. Plus, our NFL picks and our baseball World Series picks.

Payton runs the show solo, and he talks about the damning Jon Gruden scandal that is really a sports problem. Plus, Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving, baseball issues, and NFL picks!

Jacob and Payton reflect on a wild week of football for New York and preview the wild card games in baseball. Plus, NBA preseason begins and NFL picks return for Week 5...with a slight threat for Zak and Jacob's favorite team.

Payton and Jacob go into the studio to talk about how wild NFL primetime has been, as well as the state of New York (and Pittsburgh) football. Plus, Kyrie Irving situation, our NFL picks, and Jacob attempts to get back into baseball.

Payton and Zak are back and are joined by the newest Sports Corner co-host Jacob Samson. In the first episode of the Fall 2021, they talk about the NFL and NBA vaccine policies, as well as the prospective seasons for their teams. Plus, NFL picks makes it's grand return and...Bishop Sycamore.

It's the final show of a long semester, as Scott Bentley joins Payton and Zak. They talk the New York Rangers' questionable firings and beef with Tom Wilson, as well as LeBron James' ever-changing opinion on the play-in tournament and some new NHL broadcasting news. Plus, Albert Pujols was stunningly released by the Angels.

It is Adam Koplik's final show as he moves on to college, and Adam, Payton, and Zak talk about the hottest topic in sports: the NFL Draft...oh, and Aaron Rodgers news drops mid-show. They also talk about baseball's ruling on seven-inning no-hitters and make predictions on what will happen during the long summer break.

Payton, Adam, and Zak are finally back to talk about a loaded week of sports including the Knicks' very surprising season, the NHL's protocols, the Nets chances of a championship if one of the Big 3 is out during the playoffs, and the KBO blocking fans from highlights. Plus, Adam announces where he will be going to college in the fall...

Payton and Adam talk about the week of A-Rod, as he gained an NBA franchise, but lost J-Lo from the Bronx and his new star player doesn't know who he is! Plus, sports are postponed again because of human rights protests and Carlos Rodon throws a no-hitter and celebrates with Yoan Moncada...why is that a big deal to some?

Zak and Adam are out once again, so it is the Payton Ellison and Scott Bentley show once more. The Diamond Digest executives talk about the latest in sports, including MLB moving the All-Star Game, Shohei Ohtani, the NFL loosening its number restrictions, the Sam Darnold trade, and Paul Pierce's...very curious activity and firing.

Payton, Adam, and Zak hop on the mics to talk Major League Baseball possibly (now confirmed) moving the All-Star Game out of Atlanta for political reasons, the 49ers massive trade to move up to number three, and the super team era of the NBA. Plus, Michael Strahan got rid of his tooth gap...or did he?

Payton, Adam, and Zak discuss the troubling Deshaun Watson situation, the NHL lottery change, "makeup" calls in sports, foreign substances in baseball, and much more. Plus, the trade deadline in the NBA is here.

A guest host joins the Sports Corner for the first time! Scott Bentley, host of The Bentley Show, fills in for Adam and Zak as he and Payton talks about MLB's rule changes, Drew Brees retirement, some Detroit sports news, and more! You do NOT want to miss it!

It has been a year since the world came to a halt due to COVID-19. We discuss what happened a year ago, as well as Meyers Leonard, the NBA All-Star Game, and the Rangers. PLUS, the NHL is back on ESPN/ABC (#ESPNCallGaryThorne).

It's an hour of Pass or Trash, as Payton, Zak, and Adam discuss JJ Watt to the Cardinals, Andre Drummond, Richard Jefferson, and much, much more on this week's episode.

Today's Sports Corner is a bit more serious, as Payton, Zak, and Adam talk about the terrifying car crash involving Tiger Woods, the Mariners' situation and how it affects baseball, the Domingo German issue, and the Artemi Panarin assault story. The bonus coverage? Much more fun, as they play Pass or Trash with the top stories of the last week, including Cam Newton, the NBA All-Star Game, and Russell Wilson.

Payton, Adam, and Zak talk about the big news of the week, including Fernando Tatis Jr.'s mega-extension, Carson Wentz out of Philly, and the NHL. Plus, Zak makes a request for the NBA halftime show and Meek Mill drops a really bad bar.

Payton, Adam, and Zak talk about the Super Bowl, which objectively did not live up to expectations, and the Mavs looking to stop playing the National Anthem. Plus, the first-ever rendition of "Pass or Trash", with topics including MLB changing rules and the ball, Kris Bryant almost getting non-tendered, and...The Weeknd's Halftime Show performance.

Payton, Adam, and Zak talk about the NHL and the Tony DeAngelo situation, as well as the first month and a half of the NBA season and what could be a dubious MLB season. Plus, Super Bowl picks (ALL of the Super Bowl Picks).

We're back! After winter break the guys return to talk about quite literally all four major sports. From the Eagles tanking scandal to the James Harden trade to Payton's huge news announcement live on the show, check it out!