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Spike Eskin, Ike Reese, and Jack Fritz discuss Nick Sirianni's standing among NFL coaches following a revealing article in The Athletic. They dive into the WIP Afternoon Show's Top 11 Athletes list, highlighting Jalen Hurts' surprising drop to the seventh spot. They also break down the Phillies' latest lineup shifts and trade rumors while critiquing the ownership differences between the 76ers and the Knicks.

Ike and Spike clash over Nick Sirianni's standing among NFL coaches following a profile in The Athletic by Michael Silver. While Ike argues Sirianni's winning percentage and culture-building earn him top-five status, Spike maintains he is properly rated behind elite names like Andy Reid and Sean McVay. They also reveal Jalen Hurts and Cooper DeJean as the latest additions to the official WIP Top 11 list.

It's the Season 1 finale of Sports Information with Kent Lowe, Michael Bonnette and Bill Franques. And good news podcast listeners: contracts have been negotiated and they will be renewed for Season 2. So here it is! Enjoy one last hour of the guys talking all pertinent topics until mid-August, when they will return recharged for another year in LSU Athletics.

(0:00) The second hour kicks off by digging into the latest reports regarding the lack of progress on a new deal for Christian Gonzalez in New England.(10:53) The guys discuss reports that The Athletic could issue a statement on its investigation into Diana Russini.(20:12) The callers weigh in on topics discussed on the show.(31:01) Breaking down Garrett Crochet and Roman Anthony's injuries: What's taking so long?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mitch breaks down everything going on at the CWS, reacts to the Sorbet Saga resolution, and more!

Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with a look back at Brendan Sorsby's time with Texas Tech since he's decided to leave the school and enter the NFL Supplemental Draft; then, Ralph Russo, from The Athletic, tells us why Brendan Sorsby & Texas Tech had to part ways now, what the changes in the Cruz-Cantwell bill means for fans of CFB, and what's next for the Big 12; later, Cole & Greg look at the fallout of this Sorsby mess finally being over (hopefully); and finally, listeners weigh in with their thoughts on what all went down. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about the Knicks, the NBA Trade market and salary cap situation, the Atlanta Hawks and if Robert Suarez is a legitimate Cy Young candidate or not before a surprise off-season house call from Doc McChuckins. Later in the hour the guys were joined by Atlanta Falcons Beat Writer for The Athletic, Josh Kendall, who talked about Falcons OTA's, Michael Penix, Tua, Kevin Stefanski, Drake London, Bijan Robinson and more. After the Josh Kendall interview the guys talked about Texas Tech, Brandon Sorbsy, the NFL Supplemental Draft, Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Tuesday Edition of the Program!! Sanity has prevailed as Brendan Sorsby enters the NFL Supplemental Draft. We discuss the ramifications, where he could end up and the NCAA having more power when they stick together. Ohio State Hoops get an unexpected addition to this seasons roster and it's a big one. 33's to ring the Victory Bell. Central Ohio's Jalen Brunson. The Cincinnati Bengals acting accordingly. Tuesday's with Tiberi, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic, What's Up, Thing or Not a Thing, The Real Truth and 3 Things

Hour 3 we continue our conversation about the potential to move on from high priced talent and comparable players with bad contracts that could be available on the trade market. Silver and JD discuss the pros and cons of each move, weighing the benefits of shedding costly contracts against the potential risks of losing valuable players. We also chat with Sam Amick of the Athletic on the latest news and rumors from the NBA world. Sam shares his insights on the Spurs' plans, the Warriors' interest in Lebron, and the latest on Giannis' potential trade. He also discusses the Minnesota Timberwolves' chances of making a big run in the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a thrilling NBA finals, the offseason is in full swing, and the biggest question on fans' minds is: what's next for the Warriors in the draft and in free agency? Sam Amick of The Athletic takes a spin around the NBA, including his thoughts on theSpurs' disappointing loss in the NBA Finals and the challenges they face in making changes to their roster. Sam shares his thoughts on the team's decision to stick with the status quo and trust the process, despite the struggles of star player De'Aaron Fox. The discussion also touches on the Warriors' plans for the offseason, including their interest in a big-name star and the possibility of trading for a veteran player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Zolak and Bertrand talk about Christie Brinkley and throw it back to last year with a McKone slip-up on the same topic.(10:03) LaVar Arrington says The Athletic may not be able to release all info related to Russini. Bertrand points to side stories developing alongside the Vrabel-Russini story. (21:46) We dive into the latest news about Brendan Sorsby declaring for the NFL.(29:00) Today's Takeaway. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Lavoie, Tom Peavy, Brooks Childress and JJ Jackson give their SportsCall Report Card for the 2025-2026 Athletic year for the Auburn Tigers. Enjoy this Tuesday edition of SportsCall Auburn!! 0:50 - Show Open 20:12 - Phone Calls 47:32 - Hour 2 Open 47:52 - Phone Calls 1:11:40 - Stella Artois Perfect Pour Play of the Day 1:22:13 - SportsCall Report Card Part 1 1:32:44 - Hour 3 Open 1:34:04 - SportsCall Report Card Par 2

The WIP Morning Team shares their top 11 Philadelphia athletes right now. The team discusses Gabriel Alejandro Rincones Jr.'s first MLB hit, a home run for the Phillies against the Miami Marlins. They continue to analyze the Nick Sirianni article in The Athletic, discussing his winning mentality and competitiveness. The team says the biggest issue they have with Hurts at quarterback is the lack of running.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs are joined by The Athletic's Nick Friedell to break down the end of the NBA Finals, the Warriors' offseason outlook and how to navigate through Stephen Curry's final few seasons, Draymond Green's contract situation, LeBron's chances of landing with Golden State and more!

Hour 3 we continue our conversation about the potential to move on from high priced talent and comparable players with bad contracts that could be available on the trade market. Silver and JD discuss the pros and cons of each move, weighing the benefits of shedding costly contracts against the potential risks of losing valuable players. We also chat with Sam Amick of the Athletic on the latest news and rumors from the NBA world. Sam shares his insights on the Spurs' plans, the Warriors' interest in Lebron, and the latest on Giannis' potential trade. He also discusses the Minnesota Timberwolves' chances of making a big run in the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a thrilling NBA finals, the offseason is in full swing, and the biggest question on fans' minds is: what's next for the Warriors in the draft and in free agency? Sam Amick of The Athletic takes a spin around the NBA, including his thoughts on theSpurs' disappointing loss in the NBA Finals and the challenges they face in making changes to their roster. Sam shares his thoughts on the team's decision to stick with the status quo and trust the process, despite the struggles of star player De'Aaron Fox. The discussion also touches on the Warriors' plans for the offseason, including their interest in a big-name star and the possibility of trading for a veteran player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JR joins the show to give his thoughts on the Blues new assistant coaching hires, Could we see the Blues be aggressive on the trade market over the next couple of weeks? Plus, could offer sheeting Stars Mavrik Bourque make sense?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Louie starts with the Aggie Baseball portal addition (time to be fired up) and then Mitch Light of the Athletic.  They talk about the College World Series (both still buying Georgia) and the Sorsby Sage.  Louie says schools should still not play Texas Tech.

The U.S. and Iran agreed on a framework for peace talks. Phil Stewart of Reuters joins to discuss what’s in it. The World Cup began with a host nation at war with one of the tournament’s competitors. The Guardian’s Robert Tait walks us through the circumstances surrounding Iran’s participation. The city of New York erupted Saturday night as the Knicks clinched a title that ends an epic drought. The Athletic’s Fred Katz explains what this moment means for the city. Plus, President Trump made another endorsement that puts him at odds with his own party, Swiss voters rejected a ballot measure to cap the country's population, and how a boxing match at the White House left a president partially blind. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Start the shot clock, we've only got a few episodes left til the semifinals! Join Mano and Oscar as they recap this week's design challenge, and make their bets for this third and final All Stars bracket. Wanna be a good sport? Get your tickets to Bad Drag Race, which is back at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles on Saturday, June 27! Head over to Patreon.com/DragHerPodcast for full video and weekly bonus episodes. And we've got merch at goodget.xyz/store! Mano's on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@manoagapion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Oscar's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ozzymo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and Good Get's⁠⁠ ⁠@goodgetproductions⁠. Drag Her! is hosted and executive produced by Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya. Our executive producers for Good Get are Erica Getto and Myrriah Gossett. Drag Her! is a Good Get Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final bracket of queens enters the competition and faces a design challenge that puts their creativity to the test. Using athletic gear as their only materials, the queens must transform sportswear into runway-worthy fashion while navigating alliances, point strategies, and growing competition pressure. Joe and Taylor break down the challenge looks, debate the judges' critiques, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the third bracket, and share their thoughts on the ongoing points system. Plus, they weigh in on the top two performances, the lip sync showdown, and whether the right queen walked away with the extra point. Also in this episode: Taylor returns from Gay Disney The surprising lack of workroom drama Sam Starr vs. Jasmine Kennedie Kennedy Davenport's long-awaited return Joey J's growing fanbase A deep dive into jock straps nobody asked for Marilyn McCoo, Janet DuBois, and several unexpected television detours Join us as we discuss, dissect, and deconstruct another episode of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic to react to the Bulls hiring Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter as their new head coach.

In the second hour, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote reacted to the breaking news that the Bulls have tabbed Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter to be their new head coach. After that, they continued the Bulls conversation with a look ahead to the NBA Draft next week. Later, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic joined the show to react to the Bulls' hiring of Splitter. What will he bring to a young, rebuilding team?

Pete and Matt are back for the Monday debrief. The World Cup is underway, the transfer window is fizzing, and there are two enormous stories to get through before England vs Croatia on Wednesday. Here's what's inside:

When Roberto De Zerbi was made Spurs' new manager, his previous public support for player Mason Greenwood – who was in the past accused of various sexual assaults, although all charges were dropped – made the headlines. As a Spurs fan, journalist and broadcaster Kate Mason wrote about her take on this for The Athletic. She chats to Jen about how clubs deal with accusations of misconduct, the options legally available to them, alienation of female fans, and whether misogyny really is rife in the men's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Giants' record of 69-93 is a far cry from expectations; Eno Sarris of The Athletic breaks down the impact of the Devers trade on the team's roster and performance. He discusses how the team's missteps can be attributed to Devers not living up to his individual expectations, and how this has led to a ripple effect on the rest of the roster. He also discusses the importance of player development and how it has affected the team's pitching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Benz is joined by Mark from their livestream earlier. Stephen J Nesbitt of the Athletic joins to talk baseball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into what can be learned from the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win. The guys also get into why the Bruins should learn from Brandon Bussi and highlight the latest Athletic mock draft.  Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Jeremy Rutherford discusses the new assistant coaches joining the Blues, potential offseason moves, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have entered the purple bracket! Six new queens are vying for the 2 spots in merge. This week the queens have to take athletic equipment and turn them into couture garments. Which Queen bats 1000? Which Queen knows what to do with her balls? And which Queen is a jock short of a strap? All this and more! 

Matt and Mike go through this of accomplishments the Huskers achieved in the 2025-2026 athletic year.

The Athletic's Nick Friedell joins Willard & Dibs for the first time this offseason to discuss the NBA Finals wrapping up with a Knicks championship, the Warriors' offseason plans, Draymond Green's future and LeBron James' odds of landing with the Dubs

Good friend Sam Khan Jr (@skhanjr) jumps on to break down the implications of the Brendan Sorsby ruling, plus discuss his extremely popular "Man vs Machine" Top 25 article on The Athletics!Check out our brand new sponsor — ⁠⁠⁠Red Water Hats!⁠⁠⁠Get 15% off your first purchase from Homefield Apparel when you use code “THREETECHPOD” at checkout!https://tr.ee/ZFhu7XSuLgJoin the Jimmy's and Joe's for CFB content for all 138 teams!FOLLOW: @ThreeTechPod on Instagram and Twitter!HOMEFIELD DISCOUNT: THREETECHPOD for 15% off!

For the Glory KC is back with the 183rd episode of the show!Sporting Kansas City made news this week, despite being on their extended World Cup break. The Athletic reported that Sporting KC are interested in future Ivory Coast and current Toulouse winger, Yann Gboho. The French club is asking for $20 million for the left winger. We grind tape (for real this time) and learn more about Gboho. Plus, get into the newfound ambition of Sporting KC under new majority owner Peter Mallouk who confirmed the team is "doing everything [they] possible can during the break."Most of the rest of the podcast is dedicated to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From the United States Men's National Team and their outstanding performance against Paraguay to all things Kansas City and the World Cup. We went to the Fan Fest, the Plaza, Crown Center, Union Station and a Netherlands watch party.The short version: go out and experience it! There is so much to do and see, even beyond the games. Make some new soccer friends! It was all beautifully run and organized.We also get into our play-by-play of the Kansas City World Cup Fan Fest. We have some tips for travel and to stay hydrated (for free), as well as other things you can do for cheap or free to take in this experience.In the Digital Crawl, we hit on a few more topics, including:The KC Current are looking to expand their stadiumHB Køge Women win another trophymore World Cup fever!Here is a rundown of sections and start times:Intro, World Cup and Meeting Listeners - 0:00Sporting KC - 13:04USMNT - 30:02Kansas City and the World Cup - 49:51Digital Crawl - 1:29:33Upcoming GamesArgentina vs. Algeria, TUE, June 16 at 8:00PM CST (in KC)England vs. Croatia, WED, Jun 17 at 3:00PMUSMNT vs Australia, FRI, June 19 at 2:00PMScotland vs. Morocco, FRI, June 19 at 5:00PMNetherlands vs. Sweden, SAT, June 20 at 12:00PMEcuador vs. Curacao, SAT, June 20 at 7:00PM (in KC)Full World Cup ScheduleAs a special gift to For the Glory KC listeners and KC Soccer Journal readers, Backheeled.com is giving away 30 days of their amazing, independent American soccer coverage for free. If you decide you want to turn that into a paid membership, they'll give you 10 percent off too. Just follow this link!Big thanks to Splitter Conspiracy (listen to them here) for our theme music made with the permission of the KC Cauldron. 

Today the show is being hosted by Dan Hasty, who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. Throughout the show, Dan was joined by some of our great guests to talk about Michigan State Athletics, the NBA Finals, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and much more. In our first hour, Jim Comparoni from SpartanMag.com joined us. He and Dan talked about the news out of East Lansing today the J. Batt will be leaving MSU for Kentucky. They gave their opinions on why he decided to leave, talked about some comments that Tom Izzo made earlier today, talked about the future of MSU Athletics, and more. In our second hour, we were joined by Omari Sankofa from the Detroit Free Press. He and Dan talked about the Pistons in the off-season, talked about what this Pistons team still needs, looked ahead to the NBA Draft, and more. We were then joined by Nate Wangler so he and Dan could talk about the World Cup. They talked about USA beating Paraguay, previewed the next match against Australia, and more. In our final hour, we were joined by Max Bultman from the Athletic. He and Dan talked about what the Red Wings need in the off-season, talked about the Dylan Larkin trade request situation, and more. We were then joined by Brad Galli from the new "Brad Galli Show." He told us about what it's been like going off on his own, told us what he thinks the biggest Detroit story is right now, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Trey Conner who is the Chief Operating Officer of the Grand Rapids Gold. He told us about the Gold being named the G League Franchise of the Year, talked about the NBA Finals, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We were joined by Max Bultman from the Athletic. He and Dan talked about what the Red Wings need in the off-season, talked about the Dylan Larkin trade request situation, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today the show is being hosted by Dan Hasty, who is the voice of the West Michigan Whitecaps. Throughout the show, Dan was joined by some of our great guests to talk about Michigan State Athletics, the NBA Finals, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by Max Bultman from the Athletic. He and Dan talked about what the Red Wings need in the off-season, talked about the Dylan Larkin trade request situation, and more. We were then joined by Brad Galli from the new "Brad Galli Show." He told us about what it's been like going off on his own, told us what he thinks the biggest Detroit story is right now, and more. We wrapped up the show talking with Trey Conner who is the Chief Operating Officer of the Grand Rapids Gold. He told us about the Gold being named the G League Franchise of the Year, talked about the NBA Finals, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Giants' record of 69-93 is a far cry from expectations; Eno Sarris of The Athletic breaks down the impact of the Devers trade on the team's roster and performance. He discusses how the team's missteps can be attributed to Devers not living up to his individual expectations, and how this has led to a ripple effect on the rest of the roster. He also discusses the importance of player development and how it has affected the team's pitching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alanna Rizzo, Katie Woo, and Clint Pasillas break down all the action from the weekend that was for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Give credit to Jets GM Darren Mougey for continuing to lock up his quality young players by signing center Joe Tippmann to a four-year extension.  The deal will pay Tippmann up to $62 million with half of that guaranteed. https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/72534900/download.mp3 Tippmann becomes latest piece of the Jets puzzle to be given a new deal by Mougey who has also inked Garrett Wilson, Jeremy Ruckert, Breece Hall and (briefly) Sauce Gardner. By extending Tippmann, the Jets have three of their five offensive line spots filled for at least the next few seasons with Olu Fashanu at left tackle and Armand Membou at right tackle.  Donald Parham and Josh Myers are projected to start at left guard and center respectively. According to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic, the deal makes Tippmann the 15th-highest paid guard in the NFL. Perhaps the most important aspect of the Joe Tippmann extension is that the Jets continue to put an offense in place that should be a nice landing spot for whichever quarterback they take with their first pick in next year’s draft.  Mougey hasn’t only worked to steady the O-line, but has extended Wilson while trading for AD Mitchell, re-signing Breece Hall and drafting Omar Cooper Jr., Kenyon Sadiq and Mason Taylor.The post Jets Reward Joe Tippmann With Four-Year Extension appeared first on JetNation.com - New York Jets Blog & Forum. Be sure to check out the JetNation forums for around-the-clock Jets talk. https://forums.JetNation.com

Night Cup is back to breakdown all of the day's tournament action, and this time Rog and Rory are joined by superstar comedian Trevor Noah to talk about the wonder of this summer's tournament, South Africa's lackluster start, and why angry honking can be an act of joy. Then, The Athletic's James Horncastle joins to breakdown Brazil vs Morocco and answer if Morocco are sneaky threats to win the tournament and whether Brazil can live up to their prestigious past. Plus, Scotland vs Haiti and the Tartan Army's invasion of Boston, Qatar vs Switzerland, and a look ahead to Germany and the Netherland's opening matches. Shop the latest MiB merch: https://mibcourage.co/3SE2TugFind the best pubs of the tournament with our MiB Bar Finder: https://mibcourage.co/49Q6uvfSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The third bracket hits a home run when it comes to casting, but there are more than a few foul balls for this week's athletic themed design challenge. Kennedy Goddamn Davenport buckles but doesn't break, Joey Jay hits all of Ru's buttons, Jasmine follows the Jorgeous Rule, Shuga might be getting a pretzel at the mall, Sam has balls, and Hershii just can't stop wearing pants. Become a Matreon at the Sister Mary level to get full access to our AS11 episodes, plus The Comeback S3, The Traitors, brackets, movie reviews and past seasons of US Drag Race, UK, Canada, Down Under, Espana, Global All Stars, Philippines and more.Join us at our OnlyMarys level for our recaps of Season 4 & 5 of Drag Race plus even more movie reviews, brackets, and deep dives into our personal lives!Patreon: www.patreon.com/alrightmaryEmail: alrightmarypodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @alrightmarypodJohnny: @johnnyalso (Instagram)Colin: @colindrucker_ (Instagram)Web: www.alrightmary.com  

Most coaches spend their careers shaping athletes. Rustin Dodd and Elise Devlin spend theirs learning from them — and what they've found might change how you coach.Rustin and Elise write NY Times feature, The Peak for The Athletic, a section devoted to the mental side of elite sports. In this episode with JP Nerbun, they unpack what a year of "I Tried" journalism has taught them: Kobe's silence practice, Michael Phelps' freestyle journaling, Buzz Williams writing four to five letters a day, an Olympian who approaches every failure with childlike curiosity, and a reminder from David Ortiz about what it actually means to bounce back. The thread running through all of it: curiosity.For coaches who want to understand what's going on inside their athletes — and maybe inside themselves — before it becomes a problem.Chapters(00:00) Intro: JP on The Athletic's Peak(02:39) Ted Lasso's Real-Life Inspiration(07:41) Elise: D1 Swimmer to Peak Journalist(11:48) The Performance Info Gap(13:01) How The Peak Section Was Born(16:18) What The Peak Is Not(19:20) I Tried: Living Athletes' Habits(21:31) Silence, Emotions, and Journaling(23:13) How Athletes Find Their Rituals(25:41) Curiosity: The #1 Athlete Trait(26:41) Buzz Williams Letter-Writing(28:38) Gratitude and Failure With Curiosity(30:53) The Power of Saying Yes(35:59) The Pat Riley Conditioning Test(36:31) 17s Story: Hardship as ConfidenceTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to the episode's most actionable ideas."That feeling of somebody saying yes to me is so powerful. And I oftentimes try to think about: how do I do a version of that? How do I say yes to people?"— Rustin Dodd"I thought about it and I was like — I guess I don't have silence."— Elise Devlin"I view all my failures with childlike curiosity."— Olympian Olivia Smoliga, cited by Elise Devlin2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: When something goes wrong in practice or a game, is your first instinct to fix it, blame it, or get curious about it? Which of those responses is actually coachable?Q2: What is one mental tool or daily habit your athletes don't know about — and when did you last share it with them?1 Resource to Go DeeperThe Peak by Rustin Dodd and Elise Devlin | The AthleticThe Athletic's section devoted to the mental side of elite sports. The "I Tried" series is essential reading for any coach curious about what elite performance looks like from the inside.Visit The Athletic hereKey TakeawaysThe Best Athletes Are Obsessively CuriousReflection Teaches More Than Experience AloneSilence Is a Performance ToolTreat Failure Like a ScientistGratitude Does Real WorkSay Yes More Than You Think You ShouldGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach — community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

Tarik Skubal is the latest athlete to return to play faster than anticipated thanks to a new surgical technique or technology. But there’s something even better than coming back more quickly from an injury: avoiding an injury in the first place. Can injury prevention be improved as much as injury treatment? In this themed episode, Ben Lindbergh talks to four guests about three potential ways to keep players healthy. First (5:14), Mariners biomechanist Cedric Attias joins to discuss how pitching mechanics affect elbow stress, whether injuries stem more from nature or nurture, and whether MLB teams are prioritizing injury research. Second (49:23), Daryl and Adam Moreau, the father-and-son inventors of FlexProGrip, explain how forearm weakness endangers the UCL, how they designed and validated their training tool, and how the device has been adopted in the game. Third (1:41:18), Steve Rowson, director of the Helmet Lab at Virginia Tech, shares how helmets have improved across sports, why dangerous impacts are different in football and baseball, and why catcher’s masks may need an overhaul to minimize concussions. Audio intro: Ian Phillips, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 1: Luke Lillard, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio interstitial 2: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Grant Brisbee, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to NanoNeedle AP piece Link to NanoNeedle Athletic piece Link to Ben on protecting pitchers Link to Ben on pitcher roster limits Link to McGregor/ElAttrache article Link to MLB/ElAttrache article Link to article on Altuve’s return Link to article on Alvarez’s return Link to internal brace info Link to article on Tatum’s return Link to article on Mahomes’s return Link to article on Kittle’s return Link to summary of Cedric’s research Link to Cedric’s research paper Link to other research on lower arm slots Link to pulldowns explainer Link to Ben on team secrets Link to Rieekan quote Link to lower-arm-slots trend Link to video clip about the trend Link to Crizer on arm slots Link to Misiorowski game Link to FlexProGrip site Link to FlexProGrip article 1 Link to FlexProGrip article 2 Link to FlexProGrip article 3 Link to FlexProGrip article 4 Link to FlexProGrip white papers Link to Driveline research Link to The Layback Podcast Link to The Island of Doctor Moreau Link to Edward Scissorhands Link to Helmet Lab concussions research Link to helmet ratings site Link to Rowson’s faculty page Link to CNN Helmet Lab story Link to Ben on catcher concussions Link to Carlin baseball vs. football bit Link to risk compensation wiki Link to Helmet Lab testing footage Link to Marvin the Martian wiki Link to Great Gazoo wiki Link to Dark Helmet wiki Link to Torres protective cap article 1 Link to Torres protective cap article 2 Link to Torres cap footage Link to pitcher cap inserts info 1 Link to pitcher cap inserts info 2 Link to pitcher cap inserts info 3 Link to softball pitcher mask article Link to softball fielder mask article Link to softball fielder mask research Link to The Athletic on catcher nut shots Link to SIS on catcher nut shots Link to Knoxville incident Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to recap Bears minicamp. After that, Spiegel and Holmes discussed Cubs manager Craig Counsell's ejection in his club's 9-3 win against the Rockies on Thursday. Counsell had a good reason to be angry.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reflected on the Knicks' historic comeback win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, as Spiegel shared his experience of being in attendance for the epic contest. They also welcomed on Dan Wiederer of The Athletic to recap Bears minicamp.

Nate Brandhorst joins the Unfiltered Strength Podcast to discuss the lessons he learned after years of chasing bigger totals and transitioning into bodybuilding and improved health.In this episode, Nate breaks down why bigger isn't always stronger, how excessive supplementation can become a problem, the importance of gut health, restoring hunger signals, managing body composition for performance, and why quality muscle matters more than simply gaining weight.We also dive into sleep, recovery, pre-lift anxiety, athletic longevity, and the habits that separate good athletes from great ones. Whether you're a beginner lifter or competing at the highest level, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.Topics Covered:• Powerlifting vs. bodybuilding• Building muscle that actually improves performance• Gut health and digestion• Recovering hunger signals• Sleep and recovery• Pre-lift anxiety• Supplement mistakes• Athletic longevity• Strength and health optimizationSubscribe for more conversations on strength sports, nutrition, performance, and the mindset required to become your strongest self.

The US makes their World Cup debut tonight and Jim is not going all in until he sees them perform. Then, The Carolina Hurricanes are just one win away from winning The Stanley Cup. Plus, Alvie has his ionic Week That Was. Today's guests include The Athletic's NFL Columnist Mike Silver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States opens World Cup play tonight and we'll get you ready for the World Cup by having some trivia. We'll test Devin and Bennett's soccer knowledge (3:00). We'll go into the Giannis trade rumors from The Athletic, the rumors around Austin Reaves and the Brooklyn Nets, and then Game 5 of the NBA Finals and if the Spurs are being too arrogant (26:17). I'll test Devin and Bennett's knowledge of Grizzlies draft history (43:11). We'll finish up with 5 Things for the Weekend presented by the Tennessee National Guard (57:13)Host: Jon RoserContributors: Devin Walker, Bennett DoyleTechnical Director: Jaylon Wallace Associate Producer: Jena Broyles