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(0:00) Ravens acquire Maxx Crosby, Chiefs sign Kenneth Walker, Did Tatum exceed expectations? (28:17) Dolphins sign Malik Willis, Travis Kelce to return to Chiefs (40:37) A.J. Pierzynski joins the show (49:12) Ravens AFC favorites to win Super Bowl after Maxx Crosby deal? (01:08:29) Wemby ‘best player in the world', Lakers better without LeBron James? (01:23:18) Take of the Day (01:25:19) Tua Tagovailoa to the Falcons, Purdy or Baker more impacted by Mike Evans leaving? (01:47:46) Giants sign Isaiah Likely, Malik Willis to the Dolphins a good thing? (02:00:09) Raiders sign Tyler Linderbaum, Alec Pierce deserves best Free Agent contract ever? (02:07:51) Will Paul Skenes dominate tonight vs. Mexico? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
https://teachhoops.com/ Coaching your best player is a delicate balancing act between empowerment and accountability. The common mistake many coaches make is "over-managing" their stars, which leads to a robotic performance, or "under-challenging" them, which leads to stagnation and a loss of team respect. To avoid this, you must establish a "Vertical Accountability" system. Your best player should be held to the highest standard in the gym—not just for their scoring, but for their "zero-talent" metrics: sprinting to the corner in transition, being the first to help a teammate up, and communicating on every defensive rotation. When your "Alpha" is your hardest worker, the "buy-in" from the rest of the roster becomes automatic. To keep a high-level player engaged during the mid-season grind, you must move from "Instruction" to "Collaboration." Give your best player a "Seat at the Table" during film sessions or scouting reports. Ask them, "What are you seeing in the ball-screen coverage?" or "Which set do you feel most comfortable running in the clutch?" This isn't about giving up your authority; it's about building their Basketball IQ and Ownership. When a player feels they helped "write the script," they are infinitely more committed to executing it. Furthermore, use "Constraint-Based" challenges in practice specifically for them—for example, they can only score using their "weak hand" or they must record three assists before they can take a shot in a scrimmage. Finally, you must master the "Art of the Public vs. Private Critique." While you should never be afraid to correct your best player in front of the team for an effort-based mistake, tactical adjustments or personal growth conversations should often happen in private "one-on-one" settings. This protects their "Social Capital" within the locker room and ensures that your relationship remains a "Safe Harbor" amidst the pressure of a season. Utilize your TeachHoops member calls to "audit" your star player's development: are they just "good for this level," or are you building the habits they need to succeed at the next level? By coaching them for their future self, you demonstrate a level of investment that breeds lifelong loyalty and championship-level performance. Coaching star players, basketball leadership, team culture, player accountability, basketball IQ, high school basketball, youth basketball, coach development, athletic leadership, star player management, basketball coaching philosophy, coaching elite athletes, team chemistry, performance standards, coach unplugged, teach hoops, basketball success, mental toughness, mentoring athletes, basketball strategy. SEO Keywords Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nicholas "Harry" Callas reacts to the impactful overtime win the Penguins had over the Boston Bruins on Sunday. Also, Pirates' SP Paul Skenes makes his World Baseball Classic debut against Mexico on Monday night!
This week on the Football Fill-In there's no Premier League action, but there's still plenty to discuss as Ben, Tom and Watto review the best of the FA Cup action, including Wrexham's heroic effort against Chelsea and Arsenal squeezing past Mansfield. We also put Premier League players up against each other and decide which one we would rather have in our team right now… Gianluigi Donnarumma vs David Raya, Bukayo Saka vs Antoine Semenyo, Gabriel Magalhães vs Virgil van Dijk, along with many more… And of course there is a return of the Quiz!
Listen back to who Matthew Lloyd thought were the best players on ground as the Pies prevailed in a over the Saints in the final game of Opening Round 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen back to Joel Selwood's best players from Saturday afternoon's match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen back to Rory Sloane's votes from Saturday night's match at the Gabba.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
First Take begins with Wemby's extraterrestrial performance against the supposed finals contender Pistons! David Dennis and CC are ready to give him his "Best Player in the League" Belt, but Vinny can't quite get there!... Yet! (0:00) Then, Jayson Tatum's is COMING for his "Best Player on the Celtics" belt! (14:50) Next, DJ is head to Buffalo. Did Bills Mafia correctly appoint Josh's next capo? (22:50) Finally, Is Luka underachieving as a superstar? (36:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lloydy gave the 5,4,3,2,1 after the Suns' big win over the Cats on Friday night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 94 WIP Morning Show does a little bit of a deeper dive on the question: who is presently the Phillies' best player?
A look at players in the NFL Draft, Eric Chiofalo has a Sports Hodge Podge, and Crosstalk with The Fan After Dark.
Inspired might now be the best player in North America after another incredible LCS title run! We break down everything from the LCS playoff upsets to LPL and LCK finals previews, plus a look at BFX at First Stand and G2 vs KCorp. We cover how Inspired consistently outperforms Blaber with elite decision-making, why Cloud9 collapsed in the finals, how individual laners like Thanatos and APA struggled under pressure, and why Lyon's unexpected run is so impressive. Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order. Go to https://dripdrop.com and use promo code SUMMONING. Secure your online data today by visiting https://ExpressVPN.com/SUMMONING to find out how you can get up to four extra months. Raycon's Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring! Go to https://buyraycon.com/LFNOPEN to get 20% off. Livetrade on LoL today on Polymarket: https://polymarket.com/?via=lastfreenation-eeux Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The WPIAL basketball finals are complete, with 12 champions being crowned last weekend. But that's not the end of our coverage! Post-Gazette high school sports editor Keith Barnes and the incomparable Mike White take a look back at the best players, performances and games from the WPIAL finals and look ahead to the state championships, which open on Friday. All this and more on Varsity Xtra podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tennis coach Mike James joins the podcast to discuss his unique journey to becoming one of the most trusted and respected minds in the sport, with a proven track-record of using analytical data to improve the very best players in the world. James details his path from coaching at an academy in Florida to working with Stan Wawrinka and his coach Magnus Norman, and explains how he ended up at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, where he established himself as a legitimate performance analyst for current future pros. The coach explains why Holger Rune has all the ingredients to contend with Alcaraz and Sinner, and recalls the Danish star's epic run at the 2022 Paris Masters. James also dives into his personal thoughts on the tennis landscape, from the best-of-five format to the concern with tennis balls on player health, as well as the types of skills needed to truly shine at the apex of the sport. The performance analyst explains how every player and coach can leverage data to benefit their own game, and shares the exciting projects he's currently working on in his new position at Orreco Tennis. Hosted by Mitch Michals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Evan and Joseph have returned to the studio for another episode of BallWatcherz! This week, they cover all things NFL Combine. They kick of the show with some NFL news, including the Texans strange decisions at offensive line. They then do a deep dive into the Combine, giving you some winners and losers, answering some burning questions, and highlighting some players that could have a huge impact on how the draft shakes out. Thanks for listening! Make sure to subscribe, rate and share the episode Follow the BallWatcherz: Instagram: @ballwatcherzpodTikTok: @ballwatcherzYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BallWatcherzEmail Us: ballwatcherz@gmail.comMusic By: Stormy Lake (@stormy_lake)
We try and figure out of what use Dortmund are after they lose to Bayern and effectively lose the league again. (7:42) Is Yamal the best player in the world currently. (14:36) Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions. (1:12:53) Champions League discussions. (1:28:51) What will the UCL final be? (3:27:41)
Welcome back to the Draft Dynasty Podcast only on the Fans First Sports Network. Join Jeremy Betz and Andrew Wilbar as they break down the latest NFL Draft topics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lance Reisland of 92.3 The Fan and cleveland.com joins Nick and Jonathan to talk about all things Browns and new coming out of the combine in Indianapolis.
Rich Dotson and Garret Price are back with one of the cleanest ways to win trades in dynasty: the tier down. The goal is to move from Player A to a cheaper Player B when the weekly scoring gap is smaller than the market thinks, then take the “plus” in picks or players on top. This episode is built around one core idea: if you can get similar production and add extra capital, you are gaining value without sacrificing points. That can mean targeting bad ADP, fading hype, and taking advantage of managers who overpay for the “bigger name.” The show starts at quarterback with a bold move from Joe Burrow to Baker Mayfield, arguing the production gap can be much smaller than the startup cost gap if you price in injury volatility and the market's perception. Rich adds that quarterback is often the easiest position to tier down and brings up Brock Purdy and Trevor Lawrence as other viable “score close and get younger” targets. At wide receiver, Rich looks at tiering down from Tee Higgins to Jameson Williams, focusing on age, pricing, and how close the points can be if the situation stays favorable. The bigger rebuild-style swing is moving off A.J. Brown to Christian Watson if the plus is strong enough, accepting volatility in exchange for youth, ceiling, and a future first. The running back discussion includes tiering down from Bucky Irving to Javonte Williams, leaning on role security after the contract. The spiciest move is a possible tier down from Jonathan Taylor to Travis Etienne, based on how close their realistic scoring ranges can be and the idea that Etienne's market could climb fast with the right free agency outcome. Start Using the Film Room Today! FFPC: New Users: Use promo code NERDS for $25 off your first FFPC Orphan Team! 00:00 Start 02:26 Joe Burrow - Baker Mayfield 13:51 Tee Higgins - Jameson Williams 21:22 AJ Brown - Christian Watson 27:04 FFPC 29:06 Bucky Irving - Javonte Williams 35:12 Jonathan Taylor - Travis Etienne Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cover 2 with Blaine and Zach - Hour 2 - Discussing Top Prospects + Best Player Available Argument for TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cover 2 with Blaine and Zach - Hour 2 - Discussing Top Prospects + Best Player Available Argument for TitansSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the fifth episode of The Build: Caleb Serong, Caleb takes us inside the Victorian camp during a bumper State of Origin week in WA. We learn what it meant for Caleb to pull on the Big V for the first time since he was 12 years old, how it felt to kick a goal at Optus Stadium while his home crowd cheered against him + why Patrick Dangerfield kicked him out of the starting midfield - all in this special Origin episode of The Build. This is the intimate audio diary of Caleb Serong, told in real time. Monday Jan 19 - Episode 1Tuesday Jan 27 - Episode 2Monday Feb 2 - Episode 3Wednesday Feb 18 - Episode 4Thursday Feb 26 - Episode 5Wednesday March 4 - Episode 6Monday March 9 - Episode 7Thursday March 12 - Episode 8 ATHLETE: Caleb SerongHOST: Brett Rechichi The Build: Caleb Serong is presented by Bankwest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl and Mike are joined by Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski
Most people want to own the best players on Sport.Fun.But what happens when everyone owns them?In this week's Sport.Fun Strategy Show, Laird and psufans2 break down:• What “active shares” actually mean• Why share concentration impacts Tournament Points (TP)• How popular players can dilute your upside• When it still makes sense to own the chalk• Where real leverage might existIf your goal is maximizing Tournament Points — not just holding the biggest names — you need to understand how supply and active ownership shape the game.Owning elite players is easy.Owning them when others don't is the edge.Join Sport.Fun today: https://pro.sport.fun/login/?referral_code=UITMX28FXU9
Seth and Sean react to and assess PenderPoll results as to who the Astros' best player is and why it's Yordan Alvarez, discuss if the momentum around the big USA Hockey gold win makes people in Houston want a hockey team more, talk about the big NFL combine story that already has Sean annoyed, and see what Reggie and Lopez have for the question of the day.
Seth and Sean react to and assess PenderPoll results asking fans who the best player on the Astros is.
Desmond Bane has been on fire recently, Can anyone put out his flaming torch? With Desmond Bane really taking over on the Offense side of the ball what does that mean for Paolo Banchero? Should we run the Offense less around Paolo and more around Desmond? If Paolo can't figure how to become the superstar he can be does he enter trade talks for a superstar in return?
Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason, Ireland, Mychal Thompson, and Pepe Mantilla do a round of Fast Track! Take a listen to the drunk reporter from the Olympics. Who is the best player in the NBA? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jonathan and Daryl Ruiter debate whether or not the Browns are in a position to go best player available in Caleb Downs or offense.
Jonathan Peterlin and Daryl Ruiter talk about the options the Browns will have with the sixth pick and the lack of enthusiasm for the draft this year. Then, they react to the best sound bites and storylines from around the sports and entertainment world.
(00:00) Should we still consider the Ravens an elite team? (26:06) Dr. Danny diagnoses the NFC North (37:22) Reaction to Darryn Peterson playing 3 mins in 2nd half (44:29) Would a Tyreek reunion instantly make the Chiefs better? (01:04:05) Dr. Danny diagnoses the AFC North (01:18:38) What's next for Kyler Murray? (01:26:33) Danny's Eye Test: Who's the NBA's MVP at the All-Star Break? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Nicholas "Harry" Callas discusses the significance of the Olympics and whether or not it's in the best interest of players to participate in that tournament after Penguins' C Sidney Crosby was removed from Canada's game on Wednesday with an unclear injury.
Ben Standig opens the phone lines and asks the big-picture question: What should the Commanders be doing this offseason? With free agency looming and the draft approaching, callers flood the show with strong opinions — and one name keeps coming up: Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love.
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This podcast I'm joined by Wolves and Nigeria Striker Tolu Arokodare. We talk about how he's finding his first season in the Premier League, Wolves' struggles this season, missing out on the Nigeria AFCON squad, the best player in the league and more!DapsInstagram: @DapoCeoTwitter: @DapoCeoTolu ArokodareInstagram: Follow the Instagram: @CounterAttackPodFollow the X: @CounterAttackHQTikTok: @CounterAttackPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this clip from the Final Word Show after Liverpool's win over Brighton, Ste, John & Luke discuss Mo Salah's comment that Dom Szoboszlai is currently “one of the best players in the world”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a heated debate every day… but no one drops the gloves. Get your daily diagnosis on the health of the Habs. The Habs Lunch with Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo.
The third Hour of the Fan After Dark from Friday February 13th, 2026, with Chris Arnold in for Fred Davis.
Blake and CA rank the best athletes to wear the number 13 in honor of Friday the 13th.
Steve and Jeff broke down Chris Paul's decision to retire after 21 seasons in the NBA.
Steve and Charlie listened to LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson's media availability. Coach Johnson shared his thoughts on Derek Curiel, Jake Brown, and Casan Evans.
Nick and Daryl debate if the Browns can go with best player available in the draft.
The Cover 3 crew is back for their Mailbag episode. The boys break down the latest news around the college football world before answering all your questions. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:00) - HS recruiting vs. The Portal(00:07:50) - Bud's Run It Back All-star team (00:22:40) - Fanbases With Unrealistic Expectations(00:44:15) - Mr. Beast Potential ECU Donation (00:54:15) - Super Bowl Preview Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Visit the betting arena on CBSSports.com for all the latest in sportsbook reviews and sportsbook promos for betting on college football. Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sia Nejad is joined by CBS Sports Fantasy Football Expert Dave Richard, and R.J. White as they go through their FAVORITE Super Bowl Player Prop Bets and Parlays!
Fantasy Football Draft 2026.. Best Player Available
Wednesday, February 04, 2026 The Dominant Duo – Total Dominance Hour -Best players of their sports, Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione, Thunder against San Antonio, NBA trade deadline and new Thunder players plus more. Follow the Sports Animal on Facebook, Instagram and X PLUS Jim Traber on Instagram, Berry Tramel on X and Dean Blevins on X Follow Tony Z on Instagram and Facebook Listen to past episodes HERE! Follow Total Dominance Podcasts on Apple, Google and SpotifySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham talk about how the team will build through the trenches and work to acquire draft picks and if he drafts for need or drafts best player available, react to what the Falcons new GM had to say, explain why they think drafting well is balancing drafting best player available and drafting for need, and discuss what free agents they think Matt Ryan, Ian Cunningham, and the Falcons front office should prioritize re-signing and bringing back.
Wolf and Luke discuss how many teams in the NBA could beat the top team in the eastern conference without their two best players and Phoenix Suns broadcaster Kevin Ray joins the show.
Soly, TC and DJ update our current top ten players without a major list and touch on the latest news and notes from around pro golf including Brooks Koepka's potential reinstatement, Derek Sprague's resignation as the CEO of the PGA of American, the WTGL announcement, Blockie signing with Malbon, Vijay Singh cashing in on his career money list exemption, PGA Tour rule changes for 2026, LIV promotions, and more. Join us in our support of the Evans Scholars Foundation: https://nolayingup.com/esf Support our Sponsors: Titleist Rhoback SoFi Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 04:30 - Koepka reinstatement process 17:00 - Sprague resignation 26:30 - WTGL 34:45 - Blockie x Malbon 39:45 - Vijay 47:00 - Tour rule changes 1:02:30 - LIV promotions 1:11:30 - Current top ten players without a major If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining The Nest: No Laying Up's community of avid golfers. Nest members help us maintain our light commercial interruptions (3 minutes of ads per 90 minutes of content) and receive access to exclusive content, discounts in the pro shop, and an annual member gift. It's a $90 annual membership, and you can sign up or learn more at nolayingup.com/join Subscribe to the No Laying Up Newsletter here: https://newsletter.nolayingup.com/ Subscribe to the No Laying Up Podcast channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@NoLayingUpPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices