Podcasts about best teams

Options of nicknames for Cole Young, Need to know, Buy or sell -  -Cal Raleigh still finishes the 2026 season as the M's HR leader? -The Seahawks win Best Team at the ESPY's? (They are up against...(WS champion Los Angeles Dodgers, the NBA champion New York Knicks, the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, the NCAA football national champion Indiana Hoosiers, the NCAA softball national champion Texas Longhorns, and the Team USA men’s and women’s gold medal Olympic hockey teams.) -Buy or Sell that a vacation to Kona, Hawaii with the Huards would be more fun than a trip to Kelowna, British Columbia with the Salks? -The M's part ways with a big prospect like Felnin Celesten at the deadline this year?

On Wednesday's Football at Four on 973 ESPN South Jersey, Inside the Birds' Adam Caplan explains why this year's #Rams team is so highly regarded around the #NFL and how the #Eagles measure up to them as both teams will play each other again this season.► Subscribe to our Patreon Channel for exclusive information not seen or heard anywhere else and become among smartest Birds fans out there (just ask our members!!) + get all of our shows commercial free and a lot more!!:https://www.patreon.com/insidethebirds► Sign up for our newsletter! • Visit http://eepurl.com/hZU4_n.For more, be sure to check out our official website: https://www.insidethebirds.com.►Support our sponsors!!► Camden Apothecary: https://camdenapothecary.com/Follow the Hosts!► Follow our Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsideBirds► Follow Geoff Mosher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffpmosher► Follow Adam Caplan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caplannflNFL insider veterans take an in-depth look that no other show can offer! Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest news, rumors, and discussions.

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Justin Lada of Locked on Guardians joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about Parker Messick's great season, the issues they've had scoring runs, Cleveland's approach at the trade deadline, and more.

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Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with a debate on whether or not the champion of a sport is always the best team; then, listeners weigh in on whether or not the crowned champ is the best team; and later, Cole & Greg wonder if the Giannis trade to the Heat was a smart play. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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At The People Intensive, I sat down with several lawn and landscaping business owners from across the country to get a quick season update, hear what's new in their companies, and uncover their biggest lessons on hiring, leadership, culture, and team development. In this special compilation episode, you'll hear from key leaders in a series of short interviews packed with real-world insights on building stronger teams, retaining great employees, and leading people more effectively. Whether you're managing a crew of two or a team of twenty, there's a takeaway in this episode that can help you grow.

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CLNS Media's Taylor Kyles and SI's Mike Kadlick go live to answer all of your Patriots questions, including where the team ranks in the AFC, who they could sign prior to training camp, if they'll pay Christian Gonzalez this offseason, and more! Patriots Daily on CLNS Media is Powered by:

Nick Kostos shares his thoughts on the early results from the World Cup.

Tomorrow is going to be the grandest parade in the history of mankind!! But one guy who doesn't deserve to be there is Charles Oakley who must apologize to James Dolan before being allowed back in the mix. Will the Spurs go down as the best team to never win a title? What is your Mount Rushmore of milkshakes?? The best place for Giannis to go and win a title is the Celtics! All that, and more, on today's episode of The Craig Carton Show!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Hoard joined Baskin and Phelps to share his insight on Brendan Sorsby and his struggles with gambling addiction and why he thinks the quarterback will be able to overcome his issues and be a good NFL player. He talked about which teams he thinks would be the best fit for Sorsby, and what he thinks it will take for the Bearcats to get back into the College Football Playoffs.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers are the only teams in MLB this season to have eclipsed the 40-win mark so far. As leaders in their respective divisions, all three hold sizable leads and have shown they are among the best teams in the Senior Circuit. However, with many games still left to be played, which team will be able to handle the grind of 162 games and come out on top this season? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the success the National League division leaders have enjoyed this season, including breaking down the recent success of Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki. They also examine why starting pitching has been the key to the Braves' winning ways and how the Brewers have found offense in bunches during their sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss Tarik Skubal's current rehab process, which is fast-tracking him for a potential return, and why the "Skubal Scope" surgery could be an absolute game changer for pitchers in the future. The guys then talk about Manny Machado offering an interesting opinion on why today's game relies too heavily on analytics and they recap all the other action from around MLB this past weekend.   1:09 — The Opener: Best in the NL 10:45 — Brewers complete sweep 20:40 — Dodgers & Roki find success 37:30 — Around the League: Skubal Scope 50:05 — Machado and analytics 1:04:11 — Turbo Mode: Weekend recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked Braves, Ben Ingram, Georgia Baseball punching their ticket to College World Series, the NBA Finals, Hawks rumors, whiny Braves fans on twitter and more before being joined by the Voice of the Braves, Ben Ingram. Later in the hour the guys talked about Branden Sorsby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked Braves, Ben Ingram, Georgia Baseball punching their ticket to College World Series, the NBA Finals, Hawks rumors, whiny Braves fans on twitter and more before being joined by the Voice of the Braves, Ben Ingram. Later in the hour the guys talked about Branden Sorsby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Praising the people you lead is a great instinct, but the greatest leaders take it further. This episode reveals how to master affirmation in three different directions, and why the leaders who do multiply their influence and build stronger leaders around them. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/stop-losing-your-best-team-members. ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Dave, Josh, and Mario react to Myles Garrett being traded to the Los Angeles Rams. Plus AJ Brown officially being traded to the New England Patriots. 

1:12 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 1 - Spurs-Thunder Game 7 Recap, Chris Miles Previews NBA Finals + Calls 41:34 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 2 - Myles Garrett and AJ Brown Blockbuster Trades + Calls 1:27:48 - Burgundy and Gold Hour 3 - Giants Sign OBJ, Best Team in NFC East Discussion + Around the NFL

Hour 3 1:12 - Giants Sign Odell Beckham Jr. 8:51 - Doc & Anthony Crown a New NFC East Favorite 23:34 - Doc and Anthony Question Malik Nabers and Cam Skattebo Playing in Celebrity Softball Game

John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander for another great weekly breakdown. We discuss: - Does a combined no-hitter actually count as a real no-hitter? - The wild NL Central race... Why the Cubs are such a rollercoaster while the Brewers remain the model of consistency (and how they turned Kyle Harrison into an ace). - Who's the best in the NL Central? - One of the craziest celebrations you'll ever see! Abner Uribe's over-the-top, derogatory strikeout celebration + the craziest thing Smoltz ever saw or did Smoltz also shares his unfiltered thoughts on what counts as “disrespectful” in today's game and his most memorable celebration stories from his playing days. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:34 Smoltz Joins 1:47 Do Combined No-Hitters Count? 4:21 Cubs or Brewers in NL Central? 7:04 How Do The Brewers Do It? 9:23 Most Disrespectful Celebration Ever? 13:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Sox bats come alive versus the best!

https://heysammi.com/coaches Is the Best Sports Management App No App at All? Coaches don't lose parents because they “don't care.” They lose them because families are drowning in platforms, notifications, and logins. This episode breaks down the real reason team apps stop working by mid-season—and why Sammi was built around the one thing parents always read: text messages. Sammi is designed to handle roster, schedules, payments, and parent communication entirely through SMS, with no downloads and no logins. You post the schedule… and still get “What time is practice?” You update the app… and end up texting anyway You request RSVPs… and they show up late or not at all Parents say “I didn't see it” and they're not lying—your message got buried This isn't a “parent problem.” It's an attention problem. Most sports families are managing multiple sports, multiple teams, plus league and tournament info across different platforms. Notifications get muted, apps get buried, and parents default to whatever is already open on their phone: text. Sammi's entire “no app” idea is built around this reality: “parents do not want another app” and coaches end up texting anyway. Sammi isn't a “better app.” It's a team assistant by text. For coaches: Text Sammi what you need (schedule changes, reminders, RSVPs, payments) and she does the admin work. For parents: They receive a text, reply to a text, and their calendars stay synced (Google, Outlook, iCal). Key promise: “Coach more. Manage less. Download nothing.” Already required to use TeamSnap, SportsEngine, or something else? Sammi can work alongside your current platform and handle communication, calendars, and reminders automatically—so you get the upgrade without migrating everything. Fewer “Where do I find the schedule?” messages Less chasing payments and RSVPs manually Fewer late arrivals and fewer missed updates (because texts get read) More coaching energy—less admin exhaustion Sammi is launching Summer 2026, and coaches can join early to lock in founding coach pricing and get free during beta access. If you want better parent communication immediately: Time-sensitive info should be texted, not “posted” Send one clean weekly “Sunday night” message: schedule + changes + reminders When something changes, message it in one sentence: what / when / where If you want to see how it works for coaches and get early access:https://heysammi.com/coaches Show NotesEpisode SummaryThe Problem Coaches Recognize ImmediatelyWhy It HappensWhat Makes Sammi DifferentKeep Your Current Tools… or Use SammiWhat Changes for Your ProgramLaunch + Early AccessCoach Takeaways You Can Use Even Without SammiCall to Action Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

0:00 - Today's mostly going to be an Avalanche Autopsy day. We've had another day to process this crushing defeat a bit more. As we look at the future and the long offseason, what changes do we need to see?15:19 - All things considered, would you rather be the Avalanche or the Nuggets right now?32:11 - First, how often does the "best" team actually win? The Avs were the best team in the regular season. They have a trophy to prove it! How do you define "best" team?Second, OTAs are underway for most NFL teams and shocker...Patrick Mahomes is on the field practicing for the Chiefs! He tore his ACL about 5 months ago. That's a quick recovery! But this shouldn't come as a shock to anyone. We knew he was going to be back when the NFL announced Broncos @ Chiefs on Monday Night Football Week 1. They showed their hand.

The New York Knicks have swept the Cleveland Cavaliers and are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Mo and Coach Brendan Suhr are not holding back. Is this Knicks team actually capable of winning a championship? Is Kenny Atkinson finished in Cleveland?Plus, the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are locked in a brutal conference finals series tied at 2-2, Greg Popovich made a rare locker room appearance, and the All-NBA teams are out. Coach Brendan has problems with the selections. Mo has one: how is Chet Holmgren on an All-NBA team and OKC can't figure out where to find offense?Topics covered: Knicks sweep Cavaliers, advance to NBA Finals: analysis and reaction Kenny Atkinson and the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers What makes the 2025 Knicks genuinely different from any team in recent playoff history Jalen Brunson's $113M pay cut gamble and what it says about his character Karl-Anthony Towns as a playmaking hub: the adjustment that changed everything OKC vs San Antonio: series tied 2-2, game five breakdown Gregg Popovich's locker room speech and the culture of the Spurs organization All-NBA teams revealed: Coach Brendan's issues and Mo's Chet Holmgren rant Which opponent the Knicks would prefer in the NBA Finals

D-Lo & KC spend hour one talking Knicks-Cavs and then are joined by Eddie Gonzalez.

Steve and Charlie reviewed LSU baseball's season-ending loss to Auburn in the SEC Tournament. The guys listened to Tiger head coach Jay Johnson's postgame media availability. ToyLoy Brown, an LSU men's basketball reporter for The Advocate, joined Sports Talk. Brown evaluated head coach Will Wade's unconventional roster-building for the Tigers' 2026-27 team. He also discussed the impending fight for multiple potential LSU players to gain eligibility.

Adam Crowley, Dorin Dickerson and Pat Bostick compare all of the AFC North teams based on news from each team's OTAs so far.

Could we see the Thunder or Spurs become one of the best teams we remember? Who is on that list? Who will start the most games at quarterback for the Browns? More international games, what does the schedule look like? What do you need to stream the Mountain West? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy, Joe, and special guest Steve Melewski took some time from Thursday's BBMS to debate who is the best team in baseball right now? After their sweep of the O's and some struggles by the Yankees and Dodgers, is it clear the Rays are the best squad in the game?

Summary:Dr. Stephanie Wigner sits down with Director of Operations Brandi for an unfiltered conversation on what it actually takes to scale a company, build a high-performance team, and grow into the next version of yourself. They break down the pressure, standards, hiring decisions, leadership lessons, and identity shifts that shaped The Wealthy Practitioner's growth from scrappy startup to multi-million dollar company. This episode reveals why culture is built through adversity, why founders must stop hiring for skill alone, and why personal growth always becomes the bottleneck in business. Stephanie also opens up about motherhood, self-worth, leadership, and the internal work required to carry a bigger vision without collapsing under it. If you are building something meaningful, this episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, team, and who you must become to sustain success.Get tickets to our upcoming event in San Diego, CA:https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/san-diego-event?utm_source=MTWpodcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=san_diego_event Chapters:00:03:15 Coaching through edges00:07:03 Building core culture00:11:49 Hiring for character00:16:42 Learning how to fire00:21:20 Core values00:27:33 Motherhood identity shifts00:31:19 Releasing operational control00:34:17 Adapting to new standardsKey Takeaway:The next level of business requires a stronger identity, higher standards, and a team willing to grow through pressure instead of avoiding it.

Ken Carman and Anthony Lima welcome Justin Termine to analyze the Cleveland Cavaliers' series victory over the Detroit Pistons and their upcoming Eastern Conference Finals appearance. They discuss officiating critiques, James Harden's playmaking, and the physical nature of the modern NBA postseason.

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“Soccer matches are poorly designed experiments — you don't necessarily find out which team was better. But any soccer fan will tell you that. Oftentimes, the better team does not win.” — Nick Greene, via a NASA scientist On June 11, the World Cup comes to North America. Fifty-six years ago, I watched the searing injustice of Johann Cruyff's Holland getting robbed in the 1974 final by Germany. Today I talk with someone who explains how this kind of injustice is built into the game's DNA. Nick Greene — long-suffering Newcastle United fan and author of How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius — has a new book, How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius, which tells us what architects, stuntwomen, paleoanthropologists and computer scientists tell us about the beautiful game. What they tell us is that the game isn't fair. One NASA scientist tells Greene that soccer is a “poorly designed experiment” because the low-scoring nature of the game means results don't reliably identify the better team. Thus the dark fate of the free-scoring, brilliantly inventive Hungarians in 1954 and the Dutch in 1974. So if you want to watch the World Cup like a genius, don't expect the best team to win the tournament. Which may explain why Greene suspects that England — where the pain of World Cup injustice is a national fetish — will win in 2026. On penalties probably. Arsenal style. After 120 minutes of goalless football. Five Takeaways •       Soccer Is a Poorly Designed Experiment: A NASA scientist published a peer-reviewed paper concluding that soccer is a “poorly designed experiment” — the low number of goals means results don't reliably identify the better team. Greene's observation: any soccer fan could have told him that, and saved the journal space. But this is also what makes the game what it is. Unlike basketball's seven-game playoff series — which gives the best team enough chances to emerge on top — a single World Cup match, in a single-elimination tournament, means one error can have outsized consequences. The imperfect and the human are inseparable. •       Justice Has Nothing to Do With It: The 1974 Dutch vs 2004 Greece: Andrew's most painful memory: the 1974 World Cup final, where the magnificent Dutch side led by Cruyff was beaten by the Germans. The Dutch didn't win, but they are remembered as one of the greatest teams in history. The 2004 Greek side, which won Euro 2004 by parking the bus and grinding nil-nil victories, actually won — and are remembered as a fluke. The lesson Greene draws: the shared understanding built into soccer watching is that winning is only one metric, and often not the most important one. It is an imperfect and profoundly human enterprise. •       How to Appreciate Defense: The cliché American complaint about soccer is the low scoring. Greene's response: this is partly a failure to appreciate defense, which in soccer can look like the absence of good offense. He discusses Italy's history of outstanding defensive play — the Catenaccio system, Paolo Maldini, Beckenbauer — and the intelligence required to prevent goals. Andrew's contribution: his wife, who watches American football, taught him that defense is where the sophistication lives. The same is true of soccer. The genius watcher watches the defenders. •       VAR: Too Much, Going in the Right Direction: Greene's measured verdict on VAR — video assistant refereeing. His worst case: when it ruins a goal celebration. The player scores, the crowd erupts, the flag goes up, three minutes of review, okay everyone start celebrating again. That destroys the cathartic moment that makes soccer's rare goals so electrifying. His prediction: VAR will evolve toward the coach's challenge model used in American football and basketball — a limited number of challenges per half, preserving the flow of the game while correcting the worst errors. It's relatively young. It'll be futted and fidgeted with. •       Don't Bet On It. Watch the Game: Greene's best advice for American newcomers to soccer. Not about tactics, not about history. Betting on soccer is a mug's game — partly because results don't reliably reflect the better team (the NASA paper again), and partly because talking about your bets is the least interesting conversation you can have about sport. His prediction for the tournament: England. Reasoning: Harry Kane is playing. Andrew's reaction: Kane is a Spurs man, so reluctant endorsement. But please, Nick. Don't. About the Guest Nick Greene is a contributing writer at Slate and the author of How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius: What Architects, Stuntwomen, Paleoanthropologists, and Computer Scientists Reveal About the World's Game (Abrams Press, May 12, 2026) and How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius (Abrams Press, 2021). His work has appeared in the Washington Post, Chicago Magazine, and elsewhere. He is a Newcastle United fan and lives in Berkeley, California. References: •       How to Watch Soccer Like a Genius by Nick Greene (Abrams Press, May 12, 2026). •       Simon Kuper, Going to the Match — referenced in the introduction as a recent KOA episode on nine consecutive World Cups. •       Franklin Foer, How Soccer Explains the World — referenced as the prior KOA World Cup episode. •       David Winner, Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Soccer — blurbed the book; relevant to the 1974 Dutch discussion. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTubeApple PodcastsSpotify Chapters: 

In this interview, PJ Duke opens up about starting wrestling at four or five years old, winning a team state title in high school, overcoming injuries, choosing Penn State, Coach Cael Sanderson's leadership, the culture inside the Nittany Lion program, and his long-term goal of chasing World and Olympic teams.Chapters:0:00 — Meet PJ Duke0:16 — His First Wrestling Match0:40 — What Made High School Wrestling Special1:05 — Overcoming Major Injuries1:30 — When He Knew College Wrestling Was Possible2:07 — What Makes Coach Cael Sanderson Different2:22 — Penn State's Culture Is Bigger Than Wrestling3:05 — Olympic and Freestyle GoalsFOLLOW STATE MEDIA HERE:► TWITTER | ⁠https://twitter.com/StateMediaPSU⁠► TIKTOK | ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@statemediapsu⁠► INSTAGRAM | ⁠https://www.instagram.com/statemediapsu/⁠► YOUTUBE | ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@StateMediaPSU?sub_confirmation=1⁠► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558183472272#weare #pennstate #happyvalley

The Atlanta Braves are officially rolling — and Buck Belue explains exactly why this team feels different in 2026. From the electric atmosphere at Truist Park to the Braves leading MLB in clutch hitting and late-inning pitching, Buck breaks down what’s fueling Atlanta’s incredible start to the season. Plus, thoughts on Walt Weiss’ impact as manager, the dominant bullpen duo of Raisel Iglesias and Robert Suarez, Drake Baldwin’s breakout, Michael Harris’ monster year, and the returns of Ronald Acuña Jr. and Ha-Seong Kim. Could this really be another World Series-caliber Braves team?

Hour 4 - Who is the best team in the AFC right now? full 2680 Tue, 12 May 2026 18:32:57 +0000 la34yShCrrfpMHBUja8Dc09sxlrnyJdg nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,society & culture Cody & Gold nfl,mlb,kansas city chiefs,kansas city royals,society & culture Hour 4 - Who is the best team in the AFC right now? Hosts Cody Tapp & Alex Gold team up for 96.5 The Fan Radio's newest mid-day 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 610 Sports Radio.  2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Society & Culture False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fe

Is this the best team the Texans put together in the Demeco era?

In Hour 1, Andy and Randy talk about the loss of Bobby Cox, the Braves series win over the Dodgers, Victor Wembenyama throwing an elbow and being ejected, Cash Jones moving to WR, and the Hawks getting the 8th pick after the NBA Draft Lottery.

Are the Braves the best team in baseball?Should Xavier Edwards bat cleanup?With the NCAA Softball tournament starting Friday, who are the teams and players to watch?Do giveaways like the Tupac bobblehead bring more Black people to the ballpark? All of that and more. Cheats, Flobo, April, and Malik talk all things Black baseball. The Black Baseball Mixtape is in partnership with the Players Alliance, Minority Prospects, and Numbers Game Scorebook.

Are the Yankees the best team in baseball? And Plays of the Week from Raymond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bump and Stacy celebrate the vibe shift around this Mariners team following their series win over the best team in baseball, they give you their thoughts on the potential new Seahawks owner and the continuing Russini/Vrabel in Headline Rewrites, they hear what Kirk Cousins said about facing the Super Bowl LX winning Seahawks, and they break down who this Mariners team is right now. 

Chris Rose and Trevor Plouffe discuss the hottest stories in baseball Monday through Friday!   Thanks to our partners at T-Mobile for sponsoring today's episode.   Find out how baseball hits different with T-Mobile at https://www/T-Mobile.com/MLB   Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/BASEBALL2026. Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount   Thanks to our partners at Amazon. Shop Amazon. Save on essentials and save the everyday!   Go to http://www.shadyrays.com and use code BASEBALL50 for 50% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses.   Shop your favorite gear from the Jomboy Media store. Click here to shop today! https://shop.jomboymedia.com/   00:00 INTRO 02:48 Another Cubs walk-off! 09:32 Who is the better team? 19:15 One of the most underrated players in baseball? 27:20 The Red Sox are heating up? Tigers swept 40:00 Paul Skenes domination 45:27 OUTRO   Follow us on X/Instagram: @ChrisRoseSports   Chris Rose on X/Instagram: @ChrisRose   Trevor Plouffe on X/Instagram @TrevorPlouffe   Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest edition of the #rekap #chicagocubs podcast, #kap and #gordonwittenmayer sit down to discuss the Cubs' torrid stretch over the past week. The Cubbies have won seventeen of their last twenty, and Kap thinks they are THE best team in the league. They discuss Kap's two phones, watching #whitesox and Cubs games at dinner, and the upcoming road trip. All on the latest edition of the Cubs REKAP Podcast!#takethat PRESENTED BY

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chernoff & Los talk red hot Braves, NBA Draft Lottery, the NBA Playoffs, Michael Penix, Spencer Strider and Georgia Bulldogs Football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin evaluate the Cleveland Browns as a potential landing spot for Arch Manning following comments from ESPN analyst Mina Kimes. The discussion explores if Manning would navigate his way to Cleveland similar to Eli Manning's path to the New York Giants or if big-market teams like the New York Jets would be more appealing. 01:00 - Searching For Inner Peace 02:40 - Browns Arch Manning Speculation 04:24 - Manning Destination Narrative Battles

First Take begins with the old guard: Mad Dog, Wilbon and Stephen A. may have changed their tunes on the Knicks championship chances... Then, the Spurs wrapped up the gentleman's sweep against the upstart Blazers. Young teams often need playoff failure before eventually succeeding. Could the Spurs be an exception? Next, who has more pressure to lead the Cavs deep into the playoffs: Harden or Mitchell? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices