The Villages Daily Sun, the fastest-growing newspaper in the country, takes an expanded weekly look at the robust sports scene in The Villages, Florida. The podcast covers the community with more golf holes than anywhere else in the world as well as high school sports, recreation sports and any sports topics of national relevance.
On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain returns to the podcast to recap a busy weekend in golf (2:00) and senior writer Drew Chaltry explains how The Villages SC went from a season low to riding high in the span of just 72 hours (27:45).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry and staff writer Connor O'Bryan recap Wyndham Clark's major victory at LA Country Club (0:40), Drew offers an update on The Villages SC, which entered the week still undefeated (13:20) before recapping the USMNT's Nations League victory and all the drama of the last week of international play (23:25).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Nick Taylor's drought-snapping win in Toronto and looks ahead to the U.S. Open (0:45), senior writer Drew Chaltry examines The Villages SC's situation in the USL2 Southeast Division after a draw last week (24:40), and staff writer Connor O'Bryan makes his debut to talk about the significance of the Denver Nuggets' title run (37:05).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain and senior writer Drew Chaltry give their immediate reactions to the news of the PGA Tour and LIV's sudden armistice (0:50), Jeff recaps the week in golf and previews the Canadian Open (30:15), and Drew dives into The Villages SC's 2-0 start in an already hotly contested race for the Southeast Division as the Buffalo prepare for their home opener Saturday night (53:25).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry recaps The Villages SC's 1-0 win over Tampa Bay Utd. in its USL League Two opener (1:00) and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain runs through a busy weekend of golf coverage, everything from the Charles Schwab Championship to the NCAA finals (15:35).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry recaps Wildwood and The Villages' showings at the Class 1A and 2A state track and field meets and wraps up spring football for both schools (1:20), Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Brooks Koepka's big win at the PGA Championship (26:40), and Drew previews the upcoming season for The Villages SC, starting this weekend (41:55).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Drew Chaltry and J.T. Wilcox offer updates on the playoffs for local high school teams and spring football (1:15), Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Jason Day's first win in half a decade and looks ahead to the PGA Championship (22:00), and then the crew talks about the latest in the NBA playoffs heading into the conference finals (35:55).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry gives an update on all of the local spring teams' playoff endeavors (0:35) and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps the Wells Fargo Championship and LPGA International Crown (19:25).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry and staff writer Ryan Weiss recap an exciting first round of the NBA playoffs (0:30), senior writer J.T. Wilcox joins them to break down some of the best and worst performances in last week's NFL Draft (16:00), and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain details Tony Finau's big win over the World No. 1 (39:15).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry runs through the local high school sports scene as teams begin postseason competition (1:20), senior writer J.T. Wilcox joins the show to talk about the first day of spring football for The Villages and Wildwood (27:10), and Jeff Shain recaps a huge major win for a rising star on the LPGA (44:20).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps an exciting playoff finish to the RBC Heritage (0:25), senior writer Cody Hills searches for a challenger to the Bruins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (25:30), and we say farewell to Cody as he reminisces on some of his favorite memories covering high school sports at the Daily Sun (35:45).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain and senior writer Drew Chaltry review Jon Rahm's win at the 2023 Masters, as well as some of the tournament's other drama (0:45), Drew and senior writer Cody Hills look ahead to a busy high school sports postseason (26:50), and senior writer J.T. Wilcox joins the show to discuss the best matchups in the NBA playoffs (51:40).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers J.T. Wilcox and Drew Chaltry discuss the endings of the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments (0:30), then Specialty Editor Jeff Shain reviews the week in golf, including big wins for Brooks Koepka and Corey Conners (23:50), before turning eyes to the Masters and weighing some of the biggest Augusta storylines entering this weekend (40:45).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer J.T. Wilcox and staff writer Ryan Weiss break down the Final Four, which features two South Florida teams (0:30), Jeff Shain recaps the final WGC Match Play (12:10), and Ryan looks ahead to the MLB season with senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry (34:35).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Taylor Moore's win at the Valspar Championship (0:30) and speaks to two-time Major winner Fuzzy Zoeller (21:00) before Drew Chaltry gives his thoughts on The Villages SC's loss to Nona FC in the club's UPSL debut (46:20).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills combs the March Madness bracket for highlight matchups and potential upsets (0:35), Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Scottie Scheffler's commanding win at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass (15:30), and senior writer Drew Chaltry looks ahead to The Villages SC's first season in the UPSL (46:30).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry recap The Villages high school boys basketball team's runner up finish at the state championships in Lakeland (1:25) before offering a primer on The Villages and Wildwood spring preps programs (21:10), and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain returns from Bay Hill with reports from the Arnold Palmer Invitational and a look ahead to the Players Championship (37:25).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills details The Villages High School boys basketball team's dramatic win to reach the state final four (1:20), senior writer Drew Chaltry recounts two heartbreaking losses for Wildwood (9:25), and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain describes Chris Kirk's dramatic return to a PGA podium (23:55).
On this week's show, senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry give the latest on The Villages' and Wildwood's basketball title runs (1:30), the head coaches from both programs, Colt McDowell and D.J. Lyals join Drew to talk about the rivalry between the two schools and basketball in the tri-county area (22:10), and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps John Rahm's latest conquest as the Spaniard takes Riviera (42:20).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry give an update on The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School winter sports teams competing in the playoffs (1:15), Specialty Editor Jeff Shain talks about Scottie Scheffler's title defense in Phoenix ahead of Tiger Woods returning to the course next week (26:20), and Drew and Jeff discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII (37:10).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry offer an update on playoffs for The Villages and Wildwood winter sports teams (1:05), managing editor Jeff Shain details Justin Rose's return to the top (24:10), and sernio writer J.T. Wilcox joins Drew and Jeff to discuss the biggest storylines heading into Super Bowl XLVII (43:25).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Drew Chaltry and J.T. Wilcox and staff writer Ryan Weiss break down the NFC and AFC Championship games (0:40) and managing editor Jeff Shain returns from Bay Hill to talk about exciting golf results from Torrey Pines and Dubai (35:35).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Drew Chaltry and Cody Hills share the latest on The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School winter sports programs as they prepare for the postseason (1:10), senior editor Jeff Shain recaps the LPGA Tournament of Champions and John Rahm's big win (27:10), and senior writer J.T. Wilcox and staff writer Ryan Weiss join the show to talk about the NFL's divisional round and upcoming conference championships (44:15).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers J.T. Wilcox and Drew Chaltry discuss a crazy wild card weekend in the NFL with Managing Editor Jeff Shain (0:50), Jeff details the last two weeks of the PGA season as well as the upcoming LPGA kickoff event in Orlando (32:00), and senior writer Cody Hills joins Drew and Jeff to put a bow on the 2022 College Football season (43:20).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry revisit last week's highly competitive Battle @ The Villages tournament (0:40) before discussing the college football semifinals and upcoming National Championship (19:40).
Daily Sun staff writer Drew Chaltry and managing editor Jeff Shain ponder an epic World Cup final, Lionel Messi's legacy and other top names from champion Argentina and runners-up France, senior writer Cody Hills sits down with VHS basketball coach Colt McDowell to discuss this week's Battle At The Villages tournament (25:25), and the trio looks ahead to the College Football Playoff semifinals that pit No. 1 Georgia vs. Ohio State and No. 2 Michigan vs. TCU (42:01).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Managing Editor Jeff Shain staff writer Drew Chaltry recap a wild weekend of World Cup play (0:55), senior writer Cody Hills sits down with The Villages High School head football coach Richard Pettus to discuss the upcoming FACA North/South All-Star Football Classic (18:45), and Drew and Jeff chat about Tiger Woods' current place in the game and two of the more entertaining golf events of the year (31:50).
On this week's show, Daily Sun staff writer Drew Chaltry and Managing Editor Jeff Shain discuss the USMNT's first-round exit from the World Cup as well as the chances for the remaining teams (0:30), Jeff details Viktor Hovland's repeat win at the Hero World Challenge (21:45), and senior writer Cody Hills joins the show to talk about a wild conference championship week in college football (31:25).
On this week's show, as the crew returns from the holiday break, Daily Sun staff writer Drew Chaltry recaps the end of the Wildwood Middle High School football season and senior writer Cody Hills looks ahead to a big season for The Villages High School boys basketball team (1:20), Jeff Shain explains why Tiger Woods is pulling out of his own tournament (20:50), and the three discuss the United States Men's National Team's massive win over Iran in the World Cup and what lies ahead in the knockout stages (32:50).
On this week's show, Daily Sun staff writer Drew Chaltry breaks down the Wildwood football team's big playoff win over previously unbeaten Williston (1:25) and senior writer Cody Hills joins to preview winter sports at Wildwood and The Villages High School (11:00). Then, Glenview Champions golf pro and defending champion Chase Senn makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about the upcoming Villages Pro Shootout (29:15) and Jeff Shain details Nelly Korda's return to the top (44:45).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry recap the regular-season finales for The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School football teams, including an emotional farewell to the Buffalo's home field (1:05). Then, Drew looks ahead to Wildwood's regional tilt with undefeated Williston (18:30) and Managing Editor Jeff Shain recaps a busy week in golf ahead of the LPGA's upcoming return to Florida (33:30).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry look ahead to the season finales of The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School football teams (0:20), WMHS head coach Vincent Brown Sr. talks to Drew about the Wildcats' season and high hopes (27:55), and Managing Editor Jeff Shain explains how 19-year-old Thai phenom Atthaya Thitikul became the No. 1 player in women's golf (41:15).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry break down Wildwood's 53-0 win over The Villages (1:10), Managing Editor Jeff Shain explains Rory McIlroy's ninth rise to the top of the World Golf Rankings (26:35), and Jeff and Cody make their predictions for the World Series between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies (45:45).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry look ahead to The Villages and Wildwood football teams' annual clash (1:25) before giving updates on other fall sports teams as they begin the playoffs this week (24:55) and Sports Managing Editor Jeff Shain recaps a busy golf weekend that snapped a lot of losing streaks (49:00).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry recap tough losses for The Villages and Wildwood football teams (1:30), Senior Editor Jeff Shain details Tom Kim's second PGA Tour win in 10 weeks as his stock soars (23:50), and staff writer Ryan Weiss joins Drew and Cody for a conversation about college football at he midway point of the season (36:20).
On this week's show, Daily Sun staff writer Drew Chaltry looks ahead to The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School football games this weekend after a week off thanks to Hurricane Ian (2:10), Managing Editor of Sports Jeff Shain recaps three golf tournaments that saw long losing streaks come to an end (14:00), and staff writer Ryan Weiss joins the podcast to evaluate some of the more interesting NFL teams through the first quarter of the season (23:00).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry recap huge wins for The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School football teams ahead of a week impacted by the impending Hurricane Ian (1:30), and Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain recaps another lackluster Presidents Cup before discussing a potential fix for the event with Drew (24:00).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry discuss The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School's big wins in Week 4 (1:40), now-former WMHS Athletic Director and head girls basketball coach Ryan Harrison joins the program to reflect on his tenure (20:50), and Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain explains how LIV outshines the PGA opener ahead of a lopsided Presidents Cup (39:30).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer J.T. Wilcox and staff writer Drew Chaltry discuss Wildwood football's struggles after a loss to rival South Sumter (2:05), Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain details Shane Lowry's narrow win at the BMW PGA Championship (18:20), and Jill Winters joins the crew to talk about Russell Wilson's dramatic return to Seattle in a chaotic first week of the NFL season (32:45).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry recap The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School football season openers (0:20), Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain talks about Rory McIlroy's historic win at the Tour Championship and more LIV defectors (19:20), and staff writer Ryan Weiss joins Drew and Cody to look ahead at the new college football season (35:50).
On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry forecast the prospects for The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School football teams as they start the 2021 season (2:25) and set the table for the Buffalo and Wildcats' other fall sports (23:00). Then, Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain recaps the BMW championship before looking ahead to the FedEx Cup Final at East Lake and how the PGA Tour is countering the growing threat from LIV (41:15).
On this week's episode, Daily Sun Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain examines Will Zalatoris's first PGA Tour victory and how it affects the FedEx Cup Playoffs going forward (0:25) and senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry look ahead to The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School football teams' upcoming Kickoff Classic games (20:25).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain breaks down Ashleigh Buhai's win at Muirfield (0:55), Tom Kim's unexpected opportunity (9:05), and looks ahead to the FedEx Cup Playoffs (14:30) with staff writer Drew Chaltry.
On this week's show, senior writer Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry offer an early look at The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School football teams (3:05), Deputy Sports Dditor Jeff Shain recaps Tony Finau's second win in as many weeks (20:45), and Sports Editor Nick Feely joins Drew and Cody to talk about the biggest moves of the week after Tuesday's MLB trade deadline (35:10).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain recaps tight finishes to three golf tournaments over the weekend (0:25), staff writer Drew Chaltry details The Villages SC's late loss to the North Carolina Fusion in the Southern Conference quarterfinals (14:45), and staff writer Ryan Weiss joins the conversation to talk about some of the intriguing storylines playing out as NFL training camps begin (26:35).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain covers Cam Smith's surge and Rory McIlroy's corresponding disappointment at St. Andrews (0:35), staff writer Drew Chaltry recaps the end of The Villages SC's regular season and looks ahead to the conference quarter and semifinals (11:35), and senior writer Cody Hills joins them to talk about the biggest storylines in baseball at the All-Star break (22:40).
This week, Daily Sun Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain checks in from Arizona ahead of the Open Championship at St. Andrews (0:15) and staff writer Drew Chaltry gives an update on The Villages SC with just two matches remaining in the regular season and a playoff berth on the line (20:55).
On this week's show, Daily Sun Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain recaps the first LIV golf event played on U.S. Soil and the continued tension between the fledgling tour and its more traditional competitors (0:25), staff writer Drew Chaltry details a big comeback win for The Villages SC as it hits the home stretch of the USL League Two regular season (13:55), and staff writer Ryan Weiss joins the pair to talk about how USC and UCLA joining the Big 10 could mean massive changes for other conferences in college sports (22:40).
On this week's episode, Daily Sun Deputy Sports Editor Jeff Shain recaps tight finishes to the Women's PGA Championship, the U.S. Senior Open, and the Traveler's Championship (0:20), staff writer Drew Chaltry looks at championship possibilities for The Villages SC despite the club's recent skid (15:20), and senior writer Cody Hills explains how the Avalanche were able to unseat the Lightning and raise Lord Stanley's Cup (25:30).
On this week's show, deputy sports editor Jeff Shain details Matthew Fitzpatrick's major victory at The Country Club (0:30), staff writer Drew Chaltry gives an update on The Villages SC after the Buffalo's first loss of the season (17:35), and staff writer Ryan Weiss joins the show to talk about the Golden State Warriors' fourth NBA title in eight years, what it means for Steph Curry and the franchise's dynasty prospects, and look ahead to the NBA Draft (26:50).
Daily Sun sports editor Nick Feely guest hosts again, joined by Jeff Shain to review an eventful week in golf as the LIV Series tees off in its challenge to the PGA Tour. The two entities cross paths this week for what could be some added spice at the U.S. Open. Cody Hills joins to preview the Florida Collegiate Baseball League's revived three-game swing through The Villages (15:43), and they wrap things up with a look at the Stanley Cup Finals (22:57) as the Tampa Bay Lightning stand four wins from the NHL's first three-peat in 40 years.
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