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It's been a minute! After taking a little break, I'm back and, naturally, there is A LOT to talk about.I started this episode by talking about what I think a championship team actually looks and feels like, and what separates a team that can compete from a team that can actually win it all.From there, we've got plenty of hot topics: DeWanna Bonner joining the Atlanta Dream, Kate Martin being waived and where I'd like to see her go next, Nneka Ogwumike's retirement and what's going on with the Sparks, plus a quick conversation about the Mercury and some of their struggles this season.I also talked about A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum not joining Team USA for the World Cup, shared some pre-World Cup thoughts, and then went team-by-team through the playoff field. What do I love about each team? What could get them in trouble? And what am I most excited to see once the playoffs start?And because apparently that wasn't enough, there's a hot take, a little Portland Fire conversation (because yes, I already think they could be a playoff team next season), and some love for Bridget Carleton after her performance against the Lynx and why I thought she stepped into an All-Star mindset.Basically… I took a break, the WNBA kept moving, and now we have some catching up to do.-Follow me on social media:https://linktr.ee/toriphillips5-Chapters:00:00 Intro00:17 Topics for the episode & Housekeeping 02:23 Feeling a championship in the air03:30 Hot Topics | DeWanna Bonner to the Dream06:38 Kate Martin | Nneka Ogwumike & Thoughts on the Sparks 10:40 The Mercury? 12:41 Circling back on the Sparks & Kate 18:00 A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum | Choosing Health 21:24 Pre-World Cup Thoughts23:29 Checklist to Winning a Chip28:18 Lynx36:18 Valkyries 40:47 Aces 45:47 Fever 51:17 Dream56:35 Liberty 1:04:06 Mystics 1:08:27 Wings 1:12:48 MY HOTTEST TAKE01:13:17 Portland Fire (I Love Y'all for real)1:16:24 Bridget Carleton's Defense is Missed 

Tacko Fall is getting another opportunity in the NBA, signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. In this episode, I break down what Fall brings to Philly, why the 76ers are giving him another chance, and whether he can make an impact with the team.I also discuss Victor Oladipo's emotional plea to NBA general managers as the former two-time All-Star looks for another opportunity to continue his career. After dealing with devastating injuries, does Oladipo still have enough left to contribute to an NBA team?

The Chicago Bulls finally have a legitimate defensive anchor in Nic Claxton — but their starting lineup still has one major question: who guards the Eastern Conference's elite perimeter creators?On today's Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down one of the biggest concerns surrounding Chicago's projected starting five of Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Nic Claxton. The Bulls have size, length and improved rim protection, but neither Giddey nor Powell is ideally suited to spend an entire game chasing players like Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, Cade Cunningham and other elite guards through screens.Nic Claxton should dramatically improve Chicago's backline defense, but even an elite rim protector cannot constantly clean up straight-line drives and blown screen coverage. If Chicago's point-of-attack defense fails, Claxton will be forced into two-on-one situations that create lobs, corner threes, offensive rebounds and foul trouble.That puts Isaac Okoro and Dailyn Swain directly into the spotlight. Okoro is Chicago's most proven perimeter defender, while Swain could become the long-term answer because of his size, length and versatility. But both create the same problem: Can they provide enough offense to stay on the floor late in games?Haize then dives into Chicago's most underrated offensive issue: free-throw generation. The Bulls averaged only 22.2 attempts per game last season, leaving too much of the offense dependent on pace and jump shooting. Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey and Norman Powell all have pathways to create more rim pressure and help Chicago survive nights when the three-point shot isn't falling.Finally, could Matas Buzelis moving to small forward unlock his next leap?Matas spent the majority of his rookie season at power forward, but Chicago's projected lineup now places Caleb Wilson at the four and Matas at the three. That could give Buzelis a major size advantage against opposing wings, more opportunities to attack mismatches and a clearer path toward developing the point-forward skills Tiago Splitter wants to unlock.But the move also demands more from Matas: stronger perimeter defense, better screen navigation, improved ball handling, faster passing reads and consistent shooting.

Abe Woldeslassie is the assistant coach and general manager for the University of Northern Iowa men's basketball program. He talks about the thought process behind building a roster and establishing a culture on and off the court. Check out A Quick Timeout newsletter Sign up for A Quick Timeout newsletter This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $250 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link). If you're already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they're fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they're more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by discussing the latest setback for Shaedon Sharpe, as he'll be out untilt he All-Star break with a meniscus tear. Who can step up for the Blazers and how it clears up one of Portland's biggest questions. Next, the Raptors announce Kyle Lowry's jersey will be retired. With that news, the guys look at every team and discuss anybody active in the NBA that they think will be retired one day. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Blake Griffin has a new late night show, the Warriors signing Georges Niang, KCP's apartment getting struck by lightning and the second apron strikes again. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

Shop Back to School at Amazon – and spend less on your kids! https://www.amazon.com/backtoschool This week Rose sits down with Cleveland Guardians' All-Star rookie second baseman Travis Bazzana. The two talk about his cricket experience back home, play against MLB stars at just 16 years old, and how good of an Australian accent Rose has. After that, we ask players around the league tasks they do to make their wives happy. 0:00 Majoring in psychology at Oregon State 1:05 Where does baseball rank amongst sports in Australia? 1:55 Playing cricket growing up 3:05 Playing with MLB stars at just 16 years old 4:30 Travis' parents coming across the world for his debut 5:15 Are all Australian closers insane? 8:05 Managing intensity on the field 9:30 Conversations during ABS challenges 10:55 Generation of young star infielders in AL central 12:00 Rapid fire questions 15:55 How MLB players make their wives happy Follow along with Jomboy Media at theshownotes.jomboymedia.com JM Merch Store: https://shop.jomboymedia.com/ Featuring: Travis Bazzana Hosted by: Chris Rose Edited by: Alex Graap #JMBaseball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the August 31 edition of A's Cast Live, our weekly all baseball talk show Monday through Friday, Chris Townsend was joined by: 16:50 Chris Bassitt - 2021 All-Star with the A's & Orioles Starting Pitcher 28:00 Bret Boone - 3x All-Star, 4x Rawling Gold Glove Winner & Host of the Bret Boone Podcast 44:15 Gage Jump - A's Left-Handed Starting Pitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Kuminga chose Minnesota over the Chicago Bulls — so is Bryson Graham finally done making moves, or is one more roster swing coming before opening night?On today's Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down three major questions that could shape the Bulls' 2026-27 season.First, the Jonathan Kuminga saga is over. Kuminga agreed to a two-year deal with Minnesota after reportedly choosing the Timberwolves over offers from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. With Bennedict Mathurin and Sylvain Francisco also off the board, the Bulls have now missed on multiple players who could have added self-created offense.But does that mean Bryson Graham should force another move?Chicago still has an open roster spot and flexibility. That gives the Bulls the ability to evaluate Rob Dillingham, Dailyn Swain and Jaylin Sellers, pursue another young player who unexpectedly becomes available, absorb salary for an asset, or simply wait until training camp exposes a real weakness.Then Haize tackles one of the biggest on-court questions facing Tiago Splitter:

Chris Townsend looked back at the A's homestand vs the Twins & Orioles and was joined by: 1:00 Henry Bolte - A's Center Fielder 11:40 Donovan Walton - A's Infielder 23:48 Derek Shelton - Manager of the Minnesota Twins 30:40 Dan Hubbs - A's Interim Pitching Coach 47:40 Chris Bassitt - 2021 All-Star with the A's & Baltimore Orioles Starting Pitcher Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"You're not a cooler baseball player, and then you sprinkle some Jesus dust around the clubhouse." Yan Gomes spent 13 seasons behind the plate in the big leagues, and he's got a blunt take on how identity actually works — and how most guys get it backwards.Yan made history in 2012 as the first Brazilian-born player ever to reach Major League Baseball. He caught Game 7 of the 2016 World Series for Cleveland, won a ring with Washington in 2019, and finished his career with the Cubs. This past February, he went back to Brazil to coach their World Baseball Classic team — the first time he's ever put the coaching hat on.But the heart of this one is what happens after. Yan and Chris both know the strange math of retiring young from a pro sport, and they get honest about it: the bubble you live in as a player, the people you never got to meet, and why Yan's word for this season of life is simply "available."He also gets into the comparison trap that eats up Christian athletes, why his father-in-law — All-Star pitcher Atlee Hammaker — told him to stop worrying about pressure and start breathing it in, and the three verses he's built his life around: one for faith, one for family, one for friends.Plus: Chris finally gets to hear what the UT locker room said about him, and Yan admits the Gomes family dinner table is not always a picture of Christlike serenity.As always, we thank our title sponsor https://onecountry.com for making this podcast possible — catch every episode on the OneCountry app — and https://konexial.com for their continued support of the show.COACH ME UP TEAMhttps://onecountry.comhttps://konexial.comFollow us on Twitter:https://twitter.com/CoachJimmyDykeshttps://twitter.com/ChrisBurke02•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Hosted by Jimmy Dykes and Chris BurkeProduced by Jared Mark Fincher — https://jaredmarkfincher.comAll audio is subject to copyright 2026 Jimmy Dykes Inc.Contact us at coachmeuppodcast@gmail.com

2x All-Star and World Series champion Austin Riley joins Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts to discuss the Atlanta Braves' success, playing with Ronald Acuña Jr. and Chris Sale, and an awesome Freddie Freeman story. Riley and Betts also revisit the Braves' 2021 World Series run and the Braves-Dodgers 2020 NLCS before trying the famous Magic City lemon pepper wings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pirates entered the All-Star break with a 110 wRC+, tied for the second-best mark in baseball. Since the break? Their 76 wRC+ ranks dead last. Jim and Tyler break down how Pittsburgh's offense completely fell apart, including the massive second-half declines from Bryan Reynolds, Spencer Horwitz and others, the impact of injuries, their continued inability to hit left-handed pitching and one very interesting theory about MLB's midseason AI ban. They also discuss Endy Rodriguez's latest major injury, what it means for his future and the Pirates' catching situation, plus the latest CBA proposals involving weekly rosters, the Rule 5 Draft and a dramatically different MLB offseason calendar. Download the NS9 app: https://northshorenine.com/get-app North Shore Nine is presented by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we're bringing you an episode of a new podcast called “Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe” from A Touch More and the Vox Media Podcast Network.  Live from WNBA All Star Weekend, host Megan Rapinoe sits down with five-time All-Star coach Cheryl Reeve, the winningest coach in WNBA history.  Cheryl Reeve has been head coach of the Minnesota Lynx since 2010. In addition to leading the team to four WNBA world championships, Reeve supported the Lynx's 2016 protest against police brutality and continues to advocate for social justice issues in Minneapolis and beyond, including as an outspoken supporter of transgender athletes.  Megan and Cheryl get into how she's evolved as a coach, the WNBA's legacy of activism and why she's proud of a league where “everyone is so authentically themselves.”  Why Are You Like This? is a co-production of A Touch More and Vox Media Podcast Network. New episodes every Thursday. Follow Megan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrapinoe/  Follow A Touch More on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyareyoulikethis/  Follow A Touch More on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whyareyoulikethis Learn more about A Touch More here: https://www.atouchmore.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FS1 host Mike Hill is on for Rob, and he and Kelvin debate Lane Kiffin’s general history of unsavory behavior in the world of college football, and tell us if other sports leagues should follow the NFL’s lead and dump their All-Star festivities. Plus, Fox Sports Radio NFL insider Adam Caplan swings by to discuss his expectations for Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs, why the Cleveland Browns decided to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders, which NFL teams he’s down on this upcoming season, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken and Anthony recap the Guardians tying their season-long win streak at seven after sweeping the Angels, with Steven Kwan's remarkable turnaround since the All-Star break taking center stage. They marvel at his climb from under .200 to .270 with a red-hot road trip, question whether Cleveland will actually pay to keep him, and take some shots at the Angels' organization along the way. The show wraps with a look at Ohio State's controversial new $150K premium suites blocking student sightlines and the NFL officially scrapping the Pro Bowl.

The Meow Meow joins the Memory Wall. Enzo Palumbo revisits both of his runs to the final three — the Brigade season that made him a Big Brother name, and the All-Star season that ended with him sitting next to Cody Calafiore and a 9-0 vote. He walks through how he built the final two seat he knew Cody would honor, what he'd say to that jury now, and why he still thinks about the night the Brigade cut Britney. Plus: the BB28 premiere cameo he had to keep quiet about, where "the Meow Meow" actually came from, his Challenge USA final, and the Amazing Race alliance he wishes he'd made.

SEGMENT - Jones and Keefe discuss the Red Sox big ticket trade deadline acquisition, All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman, as he missed the final two games in Miami with an elbow issue. Could Rutschman find himself back on the injured list?

In the mid-1980s, global charity supergroups like Band Aid and U.S.A. for Africa dominated international headlines, raising tens of millions of dollars to combat severe famine in Ethiopia. Yet, despite heavy metal's massive commercial dominance, hard rock and metal musicians were noticeably excluded from pop-centric relief efforts.In this episode of Riff Worship, we break down how Dio guitarist Vivian Campbell, bassist Jimmy Bain, and legendary frontman Ronnie James Dio decided to take action, recruiting over 40 hard rock and metal icons to create their own charitable anthem: "Stars" under the collective name Hear 'n Aid.From the geopolitics and internal conflicts surrounding the 1983–1985 Ethiopian famine to the behind-the-scenes madness at Hollywood's A&M Studios, we explore the full story behind metal's most ambitious collaboration.In this episode, we'll discuss:The Ethiopian Famine: The political, economic, and military factors under Mengistu Haile Mariam's Derg regime that compounded the crisis.Pop Philanthropy vs. Metal Stigma: How media controversy, PMRC hearings, and "Satanic Panic" left metal out of Band Aid and Live Aid. The Origin of Hear 'n Aid: A chance radio interview at LA's KLOS that sparked Vivian Campbell and Jimmy Bain to launch the project with Ronnie James Dio.The All-Star "Stars" Recording Sessions: Highlights from May 1985 featuring members of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Queensrÿche, Dokken, Twisted Sister, W.A.S.P., Blue Öyster Cult, and an in-character appearance by Spinal Tap. The Solos & The Choir: Behind-the-scenes studio dynamics, including the 3+ minute tag-team guitar solo relay featuring Yngwie Malmsteen, Neal Schon, George Lynch, and Brad Gillis.Release Delays & Legacy: Label red tape, how Hear 'n Aid's direct non-profit model avoided administrative grift, and updates on the long-awaited reissue and photo book benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund.Hear N' Aid - Stars (1986): https://youtu.be/G5H94GHb-10?si=VKTVKbzfubKhRlXJThe Hear 'n Aid Sessions (1986): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sHaQxEMM_g&t=489sLive Aid: The Terrible Truth by Bob Keating (SPIN Magazine, 2015): https://www.spinmagazine.com/2015/07/live-aid-the-terrible-truth-ethiopia-bob-geldof-feature/Recommendations:Northern Lights - Tears Are Not EnoughSelenoplexia - The Battle of Agretes (Glory of Holy Warfare)Cinder Well - A Blooming BodyFollow Riff WorshipInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/riffworshippod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RiffWorshipPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RiffWorshipPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our Official Playlists:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riffs on Repeat (YouTube Music)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hits from the Crypt (Apple)⁠

Hour 2 - Could we see all of the All-Star games go away? full 2996 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:36:26 +0000 byG9scaWO8Pk6s9FPEDN8eZ7vMGU98eC nfl,kansas city chiefs,college football,college football playoff,society & culture Cody & Gold nfl,kansas city chiefs,college football,college football playoff,society & culture Hour 2 - Could we see all of the All-Star games go away? Hosts Cody Tapp & Alex Gold team up for 96.5 The Fan Radio's midday show "Cody & Gold." Two born & raised Kansas Citians, Cody & Gold have been through all the highs and lows as a KC sports fan and they know the passion Kansas City has for their sports teams."Cody & Gold" will be a show focused on smart, sports conversation with the best voices from KC and around the country. It will also feature our listeners with your calls, texts & tweets as we want you to be a part of the show, not just a listener. Cody & Gold, weekdays 10a-2p on 96.5 The Fan.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com

In hour 3, the 94WIP Morning Team analyze the Philadelphia Phillies' recent inconsistencies, questioning whether they qualify as a "very good" team or a flawed contender. They examine Zack Wheeler's mechanical issues and statistical decline since the All-Star break, while also discussing the Eagles' offensive transition under Sean Mannion. This segment also features a discussion on universally beloved public figures and 1990s trivia. 01:50 - Common Sense in College Sports 05:10 - Batting Order and Trea Turner 11:20 - Universally Beloved Public Figures 20:35 - Eagles Preseason Offensive Concerns 28:15 - Merrill Moment Interception Recap 31:30 - Evaluating the Phillies Identity 39:55 - Sean Mannion's Offensive Transition 47:30 - Zack Wheeler's Statistical Slump

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Podcast 337 - This Chamblee Gym Is the Next Step in My Son's Basketball Journey - Lee Miller A lot of Dunwoody kids are already playing basketball through the Dunwoody Metro League at Dunwoody United Methodist, Dunwoody Baptist, and Kingswood, or through All Saints' own league. But that's a few months of games and then nothing until next fall. That gap is exactly what got my attention at EHB Chamblee. I sat down with Lee Miller, who's run EHB (Elite Hoops Basketball) for over 20 years and owns all four of the company's metro Atlanta locations, including the Chamblee one, which is a short drive from most of Dunwoody, right next to Chamblee Plaza off Peachtree Industrial. We got into what a class actually looks like there (Skill Development, Shooting, and 3-on-3, all 75 minutes) and Lee's brush-your-teeth logic: you can't cram basketball skills into two weeks before a season, you show up once a week, year-round, and it sticks. That's what we started doing with my son Sam. He's there one day a week, and we've already seen real improvement, enough that we'll probably bump it up to two days a week. I asked him about EHBL, the in-house league EHB runs opposite the traditional winter season across all four of their metro Atlanta gyms, and we also talked about NIKE Basketball Camps, which EHB has run as the official Southeast provider since 2005. The skills membership itself, which is what we do, is month-to-month (Starter, All-Star, or MVP), no long-term contract. It's a great starting point that won't break the bank, and it gets your kid used to just showing up for training every week. --- Full episode summary lives here: whatsupdunwoody.com/podcast-337

Chris Goodell has been running the La Crosse Loggers of the Northwoods League for many years. As someone who's originally from Iowa, Chris jumped at the chance to become President and Owner of a new Northwoods League team, playing it's inaugural season in Dyersville, Iowa in 2027. Chris tells us about the All Star game, the new team name unveiling and shares his Proffitt & Loss.Be sure to follow the Dreamers and Loggers online.Dyersville Dreamers -Website: https://northwoodsleague.com/dyersville-dreamers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamersfod/ (@DreamersFOD)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/DreamersFOD (@DreamersFOD)La Crosse Loggers -Website: https://northwoodsleague.com/la-crosse-loggers/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laxloggers/ (@LaxLoggers)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/laxloggers (@LaxLoggers)Earned Fun Average - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/earnedfunavg/ (@EarnedFunAvg)Blue Sky: https://www.bsky.app/profile/earnedfunavg.bsky.social  (@EarnedFunAvg.bsky.social)Threads: https://www.threads.com/@earnedfunavg (@EarnedFunAvg)Curved Brim Media -Website: https://www.curvedbrimmedia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curvedbrimmedia/ (@CurvedBrimMedia)Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CurvedBrim/ (@CurvedBrim)

ESPN projects the Chicago Bulls to go 31–51 again — but does that actually mean the Bulls failed to improve?On today's Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to ESPN's Summer Forecast placing the Bulls 13th in the Eastern Conference at 31–51, the same record as last season. But the bigger story is the depth of the East: ESPN projects the 10th-place team at 44 wins, meaning Chicago could become a better basketball team and still not climb much in the standings.Haize explains why ESPN's projection is defensible. The Bulls are still beginning a real rebuild with Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, Rob Dillingham, and a new head coach in Tiago Splitter all bringing different levels of uncertainty. But Haize also pushes back: this is not the same 31-win team simply running it back. Chicago added Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell and Nic Claxton, while also banking on internal growth from Giddey, Matas, Leonard Miller and Dillingham.Then Haize asks whether Tiago Splitter can unlock Matas Buzelis the way he helped unlock Deni Avdija. Deni jumped from 16.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists to 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists under Splitter, while becoming a first-time All-Star. The lesson for Matas: attack with force, create for others, get to the free-throw line and stop letting the defense dictate where he plays.Finally, Haize dives into the Windy City Bulls development plan after Chicago hired Quincy Pondexter to lead the G League team. Should Noa Essengue and Dailyn Swain spend time in the G League? Haize says yes — if it's done correctly. Noa needs heavy reps. Swain should compete for NBA minutes first, but Windy City can be a development shuttle, not an exile.

The Yankees 2026 season continues to give us a bit of hope, then pull the rug.   Up, down, Up, down.That Astros game didn't just hurt, it exposed everything that makes the 2026 New York Yankees so hard to believe in. I walk through a night of blown leads and bullpen breakdowns that turns a winnable matchup into the kind of loss that sticks with you, especially when it's Houston on the other side. The frustration isn't only about one collapse, it's about how often the Yankees bounce between looking like contenders and looking like a team held together by hope and starting pitching.I also get into the bigger “why” behind the chaos: roster construction, decision-making, and the thin margins created by a lineup that can disappear. I talk Brian Cashman and Aaron Boone, then zoom in on the trade deadline contrast between Garcia Jr. looking like a true upgrade and Ramos failing to provide the on-base skills, contact, or defense the Yankees desperately need. From Ben Rice cooling off after the All-Star break to Cody Bellinger's steady, all-around impact, the lineup conversation quickly turns into one question: who actually plays when the stars return?On the pitching side, I check in on Gerrit Cole's return to form, Cam Schlittler's workload, Will Warren's second-half slide, and the sudden trust issues in late innings with Cruz struggling and even dependable arms having blowup nights. Then I hit the injury report that keeps reshaping everything: Aaron Judge's rib stress fracture, Giancarlo Stanton's latest IL stint, and key arms like Max Fried, Clark Schmidt, and Ryan Weathers. The defining snapshot says it all: elite Yankees pitching near the top of MLB, Yankees offense near the bottom, and a playoff path that gets tighter by the week.If you're riding the highs and lows of this season, you'll feel every minute of this one. Subscribe, share the show with a Yankees fan who's suffering with you, and leave a review with your take: what has to change for this team to make a real October run?Send fan mailJersey Guy Sports is available on all podcasting platforms. Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts Listen on YouTubeListen on PocketCastsListen on iHeart RadioListen on Amazon MusicListen on TuneIn and AlexaListen on other podcasting platforms hereSocials Facebook, JGS Twitter, Threads, Youtub...

Coach Tony Miller joins JAMODI podcast to discuss designing offensive systems of play to help your players succeed. Check out A Quick Timeout newsletter Sign up for A Quick Timeout newsletter This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $250 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link). If you're already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they're fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they're more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ciara and Alex are joined by maya goldberg-safir of WNBA Rough Notes to fricking TALK about the W!! We cover the birth of Rose the Dragon + Dot & Dez, react to the surprise DeWanna buyout news, give our All-Star in the Bay recs, and address the premiere loser of the basketball world (En*s K*nter). Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Preacher Roe had a cup of coffee with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1938, appearing in just one game. He lasted just 2 2/3 innings and didn't see another #MLB game until 1944 after being traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates. But once he got to Pittsburgh, he became one of the National League's most reliable pitchers. He played with Pittsburgh for four years before being traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers, where he became one of the best pitchers in baseball - period. His 1951 season, when he went 22-3 with a 3.04 ERA, is considered to be one of the best in history. Overall, Roe won 127 games. A four-time All-Star, Roe helped the Dodgers to three National League pennants and went 2-1 with an ERA of just 2.54 over the course of three World Series against the New York Yankees. Yet, as good as Roe was, his career is largely overlooked. On this episode of Sports' Forgotten Heroes, I take a look back at Roe's journey to the Majors, the obstacles he had to overcome, and his near brush with death with my guest, David Jerome, whose new book, "The Life of A Professional Baseball Great From the Ozarks: Preacher Roe." Jerome, who went deep in his research about Roe tells us how Preacher got his nickname, how the family baseball team helped launch his career, and how his other profession, a grade-school teacher, helped shape the man he became.Takeaways:Preacher Rowe's career is a testament to perseverance and overcoming adversity in sports.Rowe's remarkable achievements include leading the Dodgers to three National League pennants in the 1950s.Despite his success, Rowe remains one of the most overlooked pitchers in baseball history.The podcast highlights Rowe's colorful personality and his contributions to the Dodgers' legacy.Listeners learn about the influence of Rowe's early life and upbringing on his baseball career.The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing lesser-known sports heroes who shaped their games.Links referenced in this episode:sportshistorynetwork.comsportsfh.infomail.commcfarlandbooks.comCompanies mentioned in this episode:Sports History NetworkPittsburgh PiratesBrooklyn DodgersNew York YankeesHarding CollegeMcFarland

Mike, Ali, and Beau spend some time with former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and now analyst for BravesVision Peter Moylan! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Peter discuss what the Braves have to do to win this series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting tonight, what Peter credits to the Braves having the best pitching staff in baseball since the All-Star break, why Braves starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has been so good since being traded to the Braves at the trade deadline, how Peter would construct the Braves batting lineup right now based on how the team has been hitting lately, what the gameplan is for Braves shortstop Ha Seong Kim, how Ha Seong Kim is viewed within the Braves organization, how much pressure is on the Braves right now to win this series versus the Dodgers with the Philadelphia Phillies getting hot and cutting the Braves division lead down to 3.5 games, if Peter thinks Matt Olson is pimping his home runs a little bit when he makes that disgusted face he hits when he hits a home run, and what Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder needs to do to have a good outing against the Dodgers tonight and help the Braves get a big win.

HR3 - Falcons not rushing their QB competition best thing they could've done In hour three Mike, Ali, and Beau continue to talk about how Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. looked in his first practice yesterday where he did 11 on 11 work for the first time this season, and explain why they think the Falcons and Kevin Stefanski have handled their quarterback competition perfectly. Then, The Morning Shift crew continues hour three by spending some time with former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and now analyst for BravesVision Peter Moylan! Mike, Beau, Ali, and Peter discuss what the Braves have to do to win this series against the Los Angeles Dodgers starting tonight, what Peter credits to the Braves having the best pitching staff in baseball since the All-Star break, why Braves starting pitcher Tyler Mahle has been so good since being traded to the Braves at the trade deadline, how Peter would construct the Braves batting lineup right now based on how the team has been hitting lately, what the gameplan is for Braves shortstop Ha Seong Kim, how Ha Seong Kim is viewed within the Braves organization, how much pressure is on the Braves right now to win this series versus the Dodgers with the Philadelphia Phillies getting hot and cutting the Braves division lead down to 3.5 games, if Peter thinks Matt Olson is pimping his home runs a little bit when he makes that disgusted face he hits when he hits a home run, and what Braves starting pitcher Bryce Elder needs to do to have a good outing against the Dodgers tonight and help the Braves get a big win. Finally, The Morning Shift crew closes out hour three by talking about what they learned during the show in ‘The More You Know', and by answering people's questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!

Matas Buzelis wants to adjust his shot profile — and it could be exactly what his star leap needs.On today's Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Matas wanting to reduce his three-point volume is not automatically a bad thing. After averaging 16.3 points while taking 6.4 threes per game and shooting 34.9% from deep, Matas may be looking to become more than just a rim-or-three scorer. The key is not abandoning the three-point shot — it is adding a reliable midrange counter that helps him become a true three-level scorer.Haize explains why the midrange is not dead, why bad midrange basketball is dead, and how a 10-to-15-foot pull-up could help Matas punish defenders who run him off the line. If Matas can become a better finisher through contact, attack closeouts, get to the free-throw line and add a reliable short midrange game, his Year 3 leap could change the Bulls' offensive ceiling.Then the show shifts to Jalen Duren, whose contract situation with Detroit could get very interesting. Duren struggled in the 2025-26 playoffs, but Haize explains why Bulls fans should not let one bad postseason erase the fact that he is a 22-year-old All-Star center who averaged nearly 20 points and 10 rebounds in the regular season. If Duren reaches unrestricted free agency in 2027, Chicago should be watching closely — but only after evaluating Nic Claxton, Caleb Wilson's shooting, and the long-term frontcourt fit.Finally, Haize connects the Sylvain Francisco story to Rob Dillingham. The Bulls nearly added a EuroLeague guard who could score, shoot, run pick-and-roll and organize the second unit. That should not discourage Rob — it should motivate him. If Dillingham can become a reliable bench scorer and secondary creator, he could save Bryson Graham from spending assets on another guard.

Episode 460: Welcome back from a weekend of baseball! Jared, Tyler, Dallas, and Jay Hay talk about every single weekend series that happened, catching you up on the latest you need to know around the league. After talking about Dallas's commute to work and concerts, the guys get into the mess the Houston Astros are becoming. Owner Jim Crane has fired GM Dana Brown, and Manager Joe Espada is not expected to return next season. Are these sweeping changes actually going to be substantive, or are they just hiding who the true puppet masters are in H-Town? We turn from manager firings to the news that former All-Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton is done for the season, with more injuries plaguing the aging superstar. The crew speculates whether this is indeed the end of Stanton's MLB career, as well as talking about Shohei Ohtani returning to the mound soon. 00:00:00 - Who Greets Dallas at the Gates of Fire 00:04:26 - Concerts & Scooters 00:12:01 - The Drive-Thru Coming Soon? 00:15:38 - Weekend Series Recaps | Phillies vs. Cardinals 00:20:59 - Dodgers vs. Pirates 00:24:04 - Red Sox vs. Giants 00:26:43 - Yankees vs. Blue Jays 00:27:39 - Brewers vs. Braves 00:29:09 - Rangers vs. Angels 00:30:47 - Padres vs. Twins 00:32:44 - Cubs vs. Mariners 00:34:40 - Royals vs. Tigers 00:38:46 - Rays vs. Orioles 00:41:18 - Marlins vs. Nationals 00:42:37 - Guardians vs. Rockies 00:44:28 - Diamondbacks vs. Reds 00:47:59 - Astros vs. A's 00:55:47 - Astros Starting to Clean House 01:06:39 - Managers on the Chopping Block According to Kalshi Users 01:12:02 - Giancarlo Stanton Out for the Season 01:22:28 - Shohei Ohtani Returning to Pitch Soon 01:25:48 - All-Time Draft Poll Happening Right Now | JTN Tuesday! 01:32:52 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:37:14 - Final Thoughts | Book Club This Week! Buy A Ticket For Section 10 Night! September 8th, Fenway Park, Be There. https://redsox.com/section10 NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 Get $20 - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code BID at takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have so many rich nuggets from last night's ALL STAR JAM from Dustin Lynch's prank from Blake Shelton that had him pissed off in Vegas to Cole Swindell letting us in on the magic of joining a fraternity in this season!

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Penn State fraternities were running an organized cocaine trafficking operation — and one of the defendants is somebody's dad. A 12-year-old girl from Alabama just tied Mo'ne Davis's all-time Little League World Series strikeout record. The Women's Professional Baseball League played its first games in 70 years and nobody's talking about it enough. Caitlin Clark is still getting hit and the WNBA is still fumbling the officiating response. The Red Sox went from 15 games back to a wild card spot on the back of a franchise-record win streak, the Orioles went on a tear of their own, and then Baltimore turned around and traded their franchise catcher to Boston. The team they were chasing. In the same division. What We Cover This Episode Penn State Frat Cocaine Ring Pennsylvania's attorney general charged 14 people connected to a cocaine-trafficking operation running out of two Penn State fraternity houses. This was not a party gone wrong. The AG described it as an upper-level trafficking organization. Two frat members were making regular supply runs to Philadelphia and New York. Pledges were used as labor to cut and package the product. And one of the defendants is a student's father, charged with hiding a safe full of drugs and cash to obstruct the investigation. Delta Upsilon is on interim suspension. Sigma Chi was already not a recognized organization on campus. Thomas Robinson thought his arrest was a prank. It was not a prank. The detail that takes this from news story to full segment: the AG said that for some pledges, cutting and packaging cocaine was their indoctrination into the fraternity. That sentence deserves its own moment.   Women's Professional Baseball League — Inaugural Season The WPBL played its first games on August 1. Four teams. All games at Robin Roberts Stadium in Springfield, Illinois. Streaming on ESPN+. This is the first professional women's baseball league since the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League folded in 1954. The No. 1 pick in the inaugural draft was Kelsie Whitmore, a two-way standout who went to the San Francisco Firebells. Mo'ne Davis, 24 years old, was drafted by the Los Angeles Queens. If you watched her pitch at the 2014 Little League World Series, this moment is going to hit you. The league was co-founded by Justine Siegal, the first woman to ever coach for an MLB organization. The regular season runs through September 6. Women have been playing baseball since 1875. This is not a novelty. It is a revival.   Little League World Series — Kinley Rasmus Kinley Rasmus is 12 years old, from Phenix City, Alabama, and she just tied Mo'ne Davis's record for the most strikeouts by a female pitcher in Little League World Series history. Six innings. One hit. Eight strikeouts. Zero runs. Alabama lost 2-0 because they couldn't score behind her. She pitched a complete game shutout and took the loss. That is the most baseball thing that has ever happened. She threw 81 pitches, which means she can't pitch again this tournament under LLWS rules. She's still on the field at shortstop and already went viral for a defensive play in the same game. Her dad is former MLB pitcher Cory Rasmus. Her uncle is former outfielder Colby Rasmus. Her other uncle, Case Rasmus, is the team's head coach. This is a baseball family. The nickname circulating on SportsCenter: "Fear the bow." She pitches with a big white bow in her hair.   WNBA Roundup The Indiana Fever went 2-1 this week and are pushing for a playoff spot. Caitlin Clark is still in the middle of the biggest officiating controversy the WNBA has had in years. Five technical fouls on the season, including one for clapping. Alyssa Thomas hit her in the throat on a dead ball and nothing was called in real time. The WNBA later reviewed it, upgraded it to a Flagrant 2, and suspended Thomas. The Fever's appeal on the clapping technical is still pending. Beyond Indiana, the Atlanta Dream are the most fun team in the league right now. They dropped 124 points on the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday. That is not a misprint. The Las Vegas Aces are dangerous again after hammering Connecticut 101-78. The Minnesota Lynx are 4-1 over their last five and making a quiet playoff push. And the Portland Fire, a first-year expansion team, beat both Seattle and Phoenix this week.   MLB — The Red Sox and Orioles Post-All-Star Tear The Red Sox entered the All-Star break on a 9-game winning streak. They came out of it and immediately swept the Tampa Bay Rays in four games. The streak hit 13 straight — the longest in franchise history since 1948 and tied for second-longest ever. At the peak, Boston was 50-48 and sitting in the AL's third wild card spot. They were 15 games back in late June. The Orioles went on a 7-game win streak of their own, sweeping the Houston Astros before rolling into Fenway Park. Two teams combined for 20 consecutive wins walking into the same series. Boston won Game 1 to push to 14 straight. AL East standings as of August 22: Tampa Bay Rays: 76-52 (1st) New York Yankees: 73-56 (2nd) Boston Red Sox: 69-59 (3rd, Wild Card) Toronto Blue Jays: 64-67 (4th) Baltimore Orioles: 62-67 (5th) Boston is scoring 5.76 runs per game since the break. That is the best mark in all of baseball.   MLB Trade — Adley Rutschman from Baltimore to Boston On August 3, the trade deadline, the Baltimore Orioles traded Adley Rutschman to the Boston Red Sox. Their AL East rival. The team chasing them in the standings. Rutschman was the No. 1 overall pick in 2019, a three-time All-Star, and the face of the Orioles' rebuild. He had one year left before free agency and had never signed an extension. Baltimore already had Samuel Basallo locked up for eight years at $67 million and posting 16 home runs this season. So they sold Rutschman while they still could. What Baltimore got back: Boston's No. 2 prospect (MLB Pipeline Top 50), plus three other top-5 org prospects, catcher Carlos Narvaez, and a player to be named later who turned out to be outfielder Harold Rivas. What Boston got: the best defensive catcher in baseball and an immediate upgrade at a position where they ranked last in MLB in home runs. The detail that makes this trade genuinely wild: Boston swept Baltimore in the series right before the deadline while Rutschman was out injured. The Red Sox were 23-3 since July 2. They were already the hottest team in baseball. Then they bought the franchise player from the team they just swept. Three days later.   This is our last episode of Season 6, we kick off season 7 in two weeks with an NFL preview and much more....  Subscribe and Leave a Review If you got something out of this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes 30 seconds and it helps more people find the show.

The Yankees completed their first sweep since the All-Star break down in Baltimore. Are things starting to turn around with the Yankees? Is Jazz Chisholm Jr public enemy number one for Yankees fans? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overview: A tribute episode responding to news that Tommy John passed away, using his life and eponymous surgery as a jumping-off point to discuss the history and evolution of UCL reconstruction ("Tommy John surgery"). Topics covered: Tommy John's career recap — pitched in MLB from roughly age 18 to his mid-40s, playing for multiple teams multiple All-Star selections and a long career, especially notable for the number of wins after his surgery The original UCL injury mechanism — repetitive valgus stress on the elbow from the pitching motion, and how the ligament breaks down over time Dr. Frank Jobe's original 1974 surgery — described as highly experimental at the time, using a tendon graft (palmaris longus) to reconstruct the ligament, with tunnels drilled through bone Tommy John's original recovery — described as a lengthy immobilization period (cast for several weeks) followed by roughly a year off before returning, contrasted with much more aggressive early-motion protocols used today Evolution of surgical technique — from the original figure-eight graft technique to modern approaches (docking technique mentioned), plus newer options like internal brace augmentation and repair-vs-reconstruction decision-making Role of MRI in modern diagnosis — better visualization of partial vs. full UCL tears, which changes surgical decision-making Return-to-play and re-injury discussion — primary vs. revision surgery outcomes, and how performance/velocity can change post-surgery A comparison drawn to the early history of hip replacement surgery as another example of a once-experimental procedure that took decades of iteration to become standard Reflection on how faster information-sharing and higher surgical volume today make refining new techniques faster than it was in the 1970s Closing thoughts and sign-off Please subscribe to our podcast at Apple PodcastsCheck out our website on Simplecast

What are reasonable expectations for a team that doesn't have anyone projected to come anywhere close to the All-Star game? Of all the teams in the NBA, do the Grizzlies actually have the worst best player?To answer this question, Chris Herrington joins this episode. He and Keith also discuss potential training camp battles, assumptions about the Grizzlies that might be wrong, the number of games Zach Edey can be hoped to play, GG Jackson's ceiling, and a lot more. Join the listener slack at Patreon.com/FastbreakBreakfastPlease subscribe to this podcast on Youtube!Use promo code FBBF and get bonus cash at Underdog Fantasy: play.underdogfantasy.com/p-fastbreak-breakfastCheck out the NBA and Grizzlies merchandise at teepublic.com/stores/fastbreak-breakfastGet $20 off your first purchase at SeatGeek with promo code: FASTBREAKBREAK

What happens when you've achieved everything the world says should make you happy, and you're still empty? In this episode of The Speakeasy Podcast, I sit down with baseball legend and ordained minister, Darryl Strawberry, for a powerful conversation about surrender, grace, obedience, and the transformation that happens when Jesus becomes Lord over every part of your life. Darryl is a four-time World Series champion and eight-time All-Star, but today, he says the most important part of his story isn't what happened on the baseball field. It's what happened when a man who seemingly had everything finally surrendered his heart to Jesus. Live Action reaches women facing unexpected pregnancies with life-affirming truth, resources, and hope. You can help support their work by texting BLAKE to 70723 or visiting LiveAction.org/donate/Blake.  CrowdHealth offers a community-powered alternative to traditional health insurance. Members receive access to bill negotiation, lower-cost prescriptions and testing, vetted doctors, and community support for larger healthcare expenses. Get your first three months for $99 with code SPEAKEASY at JoinCrowdHealth.com. CrowdHealth is not health insurance.

Ain't that opulent! This week, Tyler and Johnny are covering the alleged haunting of Ballechin House. Plus: missing the pet ASMR train, Canada's Drag Race names their first All Star queen, and a masked doofus terrorizing women in downtown Philadelphia. Join the Secret Society That Doesn't Suck for exclusive weekly mini episodes, livestreams, and a whole lot more! patreon.com/thatsspooky Check out our new and improved apparel store with tons of new designs! thatsspooky.com/store Check out our website for show notes, photos, and more at thatsspooky.com Follow us on Instagram for photos from today's episode and all the memes @thatsspookypod We're on Twitter! Follow us at @thatsspookypod Don't forget to send your spooky stories to thatsspookypod@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Discussing the scoops that affect your PulpMX Fantasy picks before you make them. Thanks to Motosport.com, Fly Racing, & 100% --- CHAPTERS --- 00:21 Show open & Survivor recap 02:51 Unadilla results & league standings 05:32 250 class Unadilla recap: JT & Dan 10:18 Paul's 250 recap, Clayton's team & 450 tease 13:18 450 class disaster: JT & Dan's Unadilla teams 21:08 Admin standings, prizes & 100% ad read 23:15 Budds Creek 250 All-Star picks: rain talk 25:17 Commercial 26:10 Budds Creek 250 sleepers & final rosters 35:36 Fly Racing ad read 38:06 450 sleepers: Beaton, Tomac, Finesse, Plessinger 40:00 Rod Bell tangent 42:52 Team ISRT joke & mud talk 45:54 Commercial 46:18 Final 450 rosters & motosport.com ad 48:25 Prizes & sign-off

K.C. Johnson rides solo in this edition of By The Horns and is joined by The Athletic's Joel Lorenzi for a 10,000-foot look at the Bulls' offseason. They discuss Bryson Graham's early impact, the signing of All-Star veteran Norman Powell, and new head coach Tiago Splitter before breaking down first-round pick Caleb Wilson's Summer League standout play and early impressions of No. 15 pick Dailyn Swain.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to all things sports including the Buss family reportedly trying to sell their remaining percentage of the team and the resulting backlash, PCA making a real run for the NL MVP, and everything happening around the various joint practices and training camps tonight in the NFL. They're also joined by a few great guests including ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania to break down everything related to this potential sale of the Lakers and what the fallout will be; 13 year MLB veteran, World Series Champion, 4x All-Star, MLB analyst, Eric Hosmer to chat about the MVP race between Pete Crow-Armstrong and Shohei Ohtani, and whether he is worried about the Dodgers; lastly, ESPN analyst/host/pundit and host of the Schrager Hour, Peter Schrager to chat all things NFL and college football. Make sure to subscribe to ⁠youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow⁠ (http://youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow) or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twenty years after helping the St. Louis Cardinals win the 2006 World Series, Randy Flores is back with The Rizzuto Show — except now he's sitting on the other side of baseball, helping find the players who could become the Cardinals' next generation of stars.The Cardinals assistant GM of scouting and acquisition joins this comedy podcast to talk about Draft365: Scouting MLB's Future Stars, a behind-the-scenes look at a side of professional baseball fans almost never get to see.And when we say behind the scenes, we mean it.Flores explains how roughly 23 Cardinals scouts spread across the country evaluate elite high school and college talent, how players make their way onto the organization's radar, and what happens when scouts, analysts, data engineers, performance specialists and actual human eyeballs all have to agree on which teenager might someday be standing at Busch Stadium.Turns out it's slightly more complicated than your uncle saying, “Kid's got a good swing.”Randy also explains just how absurdly difficult it is to reach Major League Baseball. The crew immediately starts Googling percentages, Rafe consults what basically becomes “Gronk AI,” and everyone arrives at the same scientific conclusion:Your odds aren't great.Even the players who get drafted were usually THE player where they came from — the best kid in their town, school or region — only to arrive in professional baseball and discover they're now surrounded by hundreds of other guys who were also the best kid everywhere they came from.Welcome to the world's most emotionally devastating All-Star team.Flores talks about seeing that firsthand after being drafted himself and walking into the Yankees system, where he realized his team was only one of several groups making cuts — inside just one organization. Multiply that by the rest of Major League Baseball and suddenly “making the show” sounds less like a career plan and more like surviving a very athletic Hunger Games.The conversation also dives into Cardinals prospects like Jordan Walker and Joshua Baez, including how the unusual COVID-era draft helped St. Louis feel confident about Walker and how adversity in the minor leagues helped prepare Baez for his eventual opportunity.And despite baseball becoming more obsessed with analytics, Randy explains why scouting still can't be reduced to numbers on a screen. Players leave home. They struggle. They get hurt. They fail for possibly the first time in their lives. Scouts aren't only evaluating what someone can do when everything is going right — they're trying to figure out what happens when baseball punches them directly in the mouth.That's where the human side still matters.For parents convinced they're currently raising the next MLB superstar, Flores also delivers some advice that may save everybody several thousand dollars and one deeply uncomfortable car ride home: if the kid is truly good enough, scouts will find them. Parents can help most by supporting the kid instead of turning every Little League game into Game 7 of the World Series.The pressure is already enormous. Kids now have rankings, social media clips and embarrassing moments that can follow them indefinitely. Randy's advice is refreshingly simple: home should still be the safe place.We also get into Randy's unusual road from an eight-year MLB career to graduate school, broadcasting, coaching, entrepreneurship and eventually a phone call from John Mozeliak asking whether he'd consider becoming a scouting director — to which Randy essentially responded, “Cool. What's a scouting director?”Career planning!Plus, Randy previews the 20-year reunion of the 2006 World Series champion Cardinals and explains what he hopes fans take away from Draft365: behind every prospect is an enormous group of people obsessively trying to keep the Cardinals' pipeline loaded with talent.By the end, Rafe wants to be scouted, Moon wants a job, Jon Lovitz's performance as a scout in A League of Their Own is finally evaluated by an actual professional, and somehow Marla Hooch helps bring the interview home.It's baseball insight, St. Louis Cardinals history and just enough nonsense to remind Randy he willingly walked into a comedy podcast.Twenty-five minutes later, we're all convinced we're getting drafted.We're not.But that's never stopped this comedy podcast before.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TOC Culture's JP Nerbun talks his new book, The Culture Captain: A 4-Level Framework for Athletes: Know Yourself, Lead Yourself, Lead Others, Lead the Team.  "This book gives athletes the ultimate roadmap to becoming the type of leader every coach wants on their team." — Dusty May, Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Check out "The Culture Captain: A 4-Level Framework for Athletes: Know Yourself, Lead Yourself, Lead Others, Lead the Team" Check out "The Culture System: A Proven Process for Creating an Extraordinary Team Culture" This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $250 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models. Get $100 off the IC3 Basketball Shot Trainer with the code TONYMILLER (or click this link). If you're already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they're fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they're more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Munaf Manji and Dave Essler talk betting for Tuesday. Munaf Manji and Dave Essler sit down on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, opening at 00:11 with a plan to run through the day's baseball card before turning to the next NFL win total on the board, the Buffalo Bills at ten and a half. Essler joins at 00:50 fresh off a rough night with a Braves team total, then lights up over a Frank Thomas rookie card pull from a fresh box, sparking a short conversation about grading costs, centering, and how AI and celebrity involvement have pushed the trading card market toward pricier autographed, numbered parallels. At 02:25, Manji delivers a scheduling note, confirming this is the final week of the show before it shifts into its football format, with a Thursday props pod, a college football podcast alongside Lante, a Monday morning recap paired with a Monday Night Football preview, and a full weekend preview show on Fridays taking its place, while the current format returns after the new year. The baseball breakdown begins at 04:13 with the Yankees at the Orioles, Carlos Rodon opposing Shane Baz at a total of eight and a half, where Essler leans toward the Yankees team total while Manji sides with Baltimore on the moneyline, pointing to New York's struggles with runners in scoring position and Rodon's recent return from the injured list. At 08:09, the Blue Jays visit the Rays, Jose Soriano against Nick Martinez at seven and a half, with both hosts warming to Toronto behind Soriano's strong two starts and a struggling Tampa Bay bullpen. At 12:16, the Tigers travel to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates, Keter Montero opposite Braxton Ashcraft at a total of eight, where Essler favors a first five under while Manji likes Detroit's plus money given its league best road record since the All Star break. At 17:06, the Padres meet the Mets, Robbie Ray against Zack Thornton at eight and a half, with both hosts landing on the first five over given shaky command from both starters. At 21:16, the card closes with the Mariners in Milwaukee against the Brewers, Bryce Miller opposing Kyle Harrison at seven and a half, where Manji highlights Miller's poor road form and a Sunday Night Baseball fade angle to back the Brewers team total over three and a half. Essler runs down the rest of the day's slate at 25:36 before the conversation turns to football at 29:23, where the hosts dig into the Buffalo Bills win total of ten and a half. They walk through a 12 and 5 season a year ago, an AFC East runner up finish behind New England, a wild card win over Jacksonville, and an overtime divisional round exit in Denver, before previewing new head coach Joe Brady, the addition of DJ Moore at receiver, and a defense under new coordinator Jim Leonard that both hosts see as the swing factor for the season. They break down the schedule in detail, from the Week 1 trip to Houston through a manageable home stretch, a West Coast swing, and a difficult December run, ultimately agreeing the over is the right side if Josh Allen stays healthy. At 39:22, the hosts remind listeners about the pregame.com picks package and a seasonal discount before wrapping with best bets at 41:38, Essler backing the Astros team total over four and a half against the Angels and Manji sticking with the Brewers team total over three and a half against the Mariners. The show closes at 46:08 with Essler hoping his card collection has one more gem waiting inside, and Manji confirming the crew returns tomorrow with more picks and analysis as the season rolls on toward the football schedule ahead. Promo NFL50 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn are feeling sooo loopy poopy! We discuss the WNBA's All-Star teaser, Russ's retirement, morons with mics, exploding buildings, the Beatles movie, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

Ciara, Alex, and Ashtyn are feeling sooo loopy poopy! We discuss the WNBA's All-Star teaser, Russ's retirement, morons with mics, exploding buildings, the Beatles movie, and more! Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

14-time All-Star, three-time AL MVP, and 2009 World Series champion Alex Rodriguez joins Jeff, Britt, and Brad for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the highlight-reel numbers.A-Rod traces his path from a Washington Heights childhood (his father leaving when he was 10, his mother's extraordinary work ethic, and a stretch on food stamps) to Miami, where baseball, basketball, and football became his outlet and purpose. He explains why playing up with older kids as a late-July birthday was an unexpected advantage, how quarterbacking and point-guard vision translated directly to shortstop, and why he believes today's early-specialization culture is hurting young athletes.The former Westminster Christian star makes a passionate case for fundamentals over launch angle and exit velo: start with the bunt, the hit-and-run, and elite defense. He talks about the two coaches who shaped him for a decade, the value of curiosity and listening (even at the height of his stardom), and the mental approach that let a 18-year-old phenom survive the spotlight.Parents and coaches will especially appreciate his advice on the ride home, process over results, keeping kids off electronics and radar guns before 17, and why the best players he's ever seen were “black-belt fundamentalists.” Rodriguez also shares the behind-the-scenes story of his trade to the Yankees and reflects with rare vulnerability on early success, self-awareness, and how becoming a more present father has changed him.A must-listen episode packed with practical wisdom for anyone raising or coaching the next generation.

Welcome to the 92nd edition of the Coach's Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach's Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach's Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month.August's Round Table question is: If every coach in the country had to copy one thing from your program, what would you want it to be?Our Coaching Lineup this month:Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) High SchoolErik Buehler – Arapahoe (CO) High SchoolChris DeLisio – Olmsted Falls (OH) High SchoolMatt Elkin – Stanford UniversityStephen Halstead – Grace CollegeJoe Harris – Lake Chelan (WA) High SchoolDave Hixon – Amherst CollegeMike Koehler - Elkhart Lake (WI) High SchoolBob Krizancic – Mentor (OH) HighChris Richardson – Wheeling UniversityDon Showalter - USA BasketballJohn Shulman – University of Central ArkansasPlease enjoy this Round Table episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast and once you're finished listening please give the show a five star rating and review after you subscribe on your favorite podcast app.Be sure to follow us on twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Let's hear from our panel about the one thing they'd want every coach in the country to copy from their program.Visit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ