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Episode 653 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features two guests. First up is Jimmy Traina, a podcast host/writer for Underscore Media. He is followed by longtime journalist Liz Robbins, who has written a book with Billie Jean King titled: See It to Be It: Eleven Champions Leading Women's Sports Today." The book, for young adults, tells the inspirational stories of modern athletes including Caitlin Clark and Naomi Osaka. In this podcast, Traina discusses his new podcast for Underdog Media; interviewing Alex Rodgiuez after he previously had bashed him on social media; Tony Romo's plea deal and statement about his future; our thoughts on what we think CBS will do with Romo and whether he has a future in broadcasting; ESPN amping up its college football talk; our thoughts on whether Dunkin' Donuts had too radically changed its menu and more. Robbins discusses her new book and working with Billie Jean King; the process of interviewing athletes such as Caitlin Clark; where the media space at the moment for women's sports; her upcoming story on emerging sports leagues including the women's pro baseball league and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more.
J&J Show--- Hour 2 Wed. 9/2/26--- Sam Hardiman, Daily Memphian 901 Reporter, on xAI, power, & Charles Huff + John Martin likes Caitlin Clark
Lane Kiffin told LSU reporters his players endorse signing former NFL players, and Jason says it proves college football has entered the Al Davis era. With boosters pouring in millions and a brutal September slate — Clemson, Louisiana Tech, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M — Kiffin knows he must win now or be gone by Halloween. He is the outlaw built for chaos, the college Al Davis, while Dabo Swinney's Lombardi ideals are being punished by the portal era. Then Jason turns to the WNBA, where Caitlin Clark's leverage has rewritten the league's power structure, and A'ja Wilson is making a calculated Queen's Gambit to preserve order and protect her crown as the league chooses between chaos and control. ➢Today's Sponsors Keksi is a family-owned bakery from Fort Worth, Texas, that offers nationwide shipping for its diverse menu of artisanal cookies. You can get 15% off your order by using the promo code JASON at https://Keksi.com. ➢ Show Outline 0:00 - The New Era of College Football Is Here 32:25 - Lane Kiffin Is the Al Davis of College Football 46:15 - Is This a Level Playing Field? 55:10 - A'ja Wilson Sits Out the World Cup 1:12:15 - Can Team USA Win Without Wilson? 1:55:10 - Individual Agendas vs Team Success ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch https://x.com/SteveKim323 https://x.com/BuckyBrooks ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones share their most interesting players heading into the 2026-27 season. The players range from superstars returning or going on revenge tours to new faces in new places to players facing contract extensions or role shifts and much more. On the WNBA side, the guys take a look at the current playoff picture, using it to check in on all eight teams. The conversation features thoughts on the Lynx's last two losses, the Wings' winning streak, the Mystics' playoff upside (plus Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen joining Team USA's roster), the Aces adding Kalani Brown, and the guys sharing their favorite potential playoff matchups. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 02:10 -- Most interesting East players 27:10 -- Most interesting West players 55:12 -- Lynx lose two straight 01:04:04 -- Wings finding their flow 01:12:10 -- DeWanna Bonner's Dream debut 01:17:50 -- Caitlin Clark & Aliyah Boston thoughts 01:23:50 -- Mystics playoff upside 01:26:50 -- Aces sign Kalani Brown 01:31:40 -- Favorite potential playoff matchups Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
The TNT Sports play-by-play announcer for the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup, Brendan Glasheen, joins Richard Cohen to get us ready for everything tipping off in Berlin later this week. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aaron Donald unretired and walked back into the Rams on a one-year deal to chase another Super Bowl. He joined a locker room that knows how to share a line. That is how the NFL builds a super team. The Indiana Fever cannot do it. Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell were supposed to be the WNBA super team. Instead, fans are torching their own franchise, the locker-room vibe is shaky, and the league keeps selling solo stars. Jason Whitlock on why the Rams still understand sacrifice and why the Fever play like a brand, not a team. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Rams Super Team vs the Fever 01:37 - Caitlin Clark and the Content Creators 05:33 - Face of the League Debate 08:28 - Male Sacrifice vs Female Sacrifice 11:34 - Panel Joins on the Rams 20:19 - Super Team Skeptics Push Back 26:16 - Is LA a Real Sports Market 32:08 - National Creators vs Local Fans 35:20 - Getting Paid to Dumb It Down 42:01 - Caitlin Clark Treated Like Michael Jackson 52:00 - Deion's Model vs Charles Huff 59:05 - Building Men Over Building Celebrities ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
What impact could Team USA's roster changes have? What could it mean for the upcoming WNBA Playoffs? All of that and more with Helen Williams and Jamie Steyer Johnson.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Joyce talks about:President Trump announces the biggest oil deal in history with an Venezuelan oil at no cost to us. National emergency to secure our power grid due to potential cyber attacks on our grid. The threat of Chinese interference on Chinese built machinery and Iranian threats to internet connected devices. Violence in the WNBA , Caitlin Clark revolutionized the game and people hate her for it. National debt at $41 trillion. By May we will hit the legal debt ceiling but the Trump administration is asking to move the ceiling for two years. What can we do? Federal borrowing, the FED, Fiat money.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Robin assesses all the top stories in the WNBA ahead of the FIBA World Cup break.
This podcast is sponsored by Earn Haus. More information at www.EarnHaus.com/Bobandtom The BOB & TOM Show — August 28, 20266:00 Hour 6:00 Pumpkin Spice — Pat6:04 Coffee shop serving pumpkin spice coffee6:13 Fart Room6:24 Joe Theisman discussion6:25 Kristi is trimming her bangs on the air6:30 “Letter-Jaws” theme when talking about Kristi's husband6:32 Picture of man on a penny-farthing wearing skin-tight clothes6:34 Letter — Grilled cheese with strawberry jelly6:36 Tom's coffee shop story6:37 Letter — Go Cowboys! No pizza order in our name — The wrong Hut6:38 Kristi does not have a joint checking account with husband6:50 Letter — Reindeer story in Norway6:53 “Maxing” is my new hated word — Tom6:53 Josh ordered a Jason mask planter that had a fake plant in it 7:05 Letter — Loved Dolly Parton, thanks for the interview7:06 Sports7:10 Tom had a 48-star flag — it was legitimate7:24 “After the Lovin'” — Englebert Humperdinck7:25 Englebert has a new album of rock song covers7:29 “Beth” — Englebert Humperdinck7:30 “Coming Home” — Englebert Humperdinck7:34 “Faithfully” — Englebert Humperdinck7:36 Josh likes Englebert7:50 Caitlin Clark's shoes — Chick7:51 Swimming record — longest duration under ice water was 1 hour, 29 minutes7:53 Josh has done the cold plunge 8:03 In studio — Jess8:04 “Feel Like Making Love” — Englebert Humperdinck8:07 Failed to Mention News — Jeff8:10 Scented soap — Tom's cigarette joke8:30 Tupac discussion8:31 Second-grade teacher has a fart corner for students8:33 Everyone here crop dusts — Jess8:34 Steely Dan song — “Holy Man”8:47 Today in History 9:04 Jess's air-fried cookies9:22 Man super-glued his urethra shut to stop incontinence9:34 Zoom — Gill Moore from Triumph, drummer9:51 Man reunited with his backpack from 1963 7:00 Hour8:00 Hour9:00 Hour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ric Bucher examines Enes Kanter Freedom's WNBA protest and why his real target may be the NBA — a league he believes ended his career to protect its business interests.Then, Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis' revelation that he's been discouraged from shooting mid-range jumpers launches a deeper look at how analytics have reshaped — and homogenized — NBA basketball. Plus: Caitlin Clark's evolution, Stephen A. Smith's WNBA take, Jalen Brunson's old-school brilliance and whether load management is actually making players more vulnerable.00:00 – Welcome to On The Ball01:16 – Enes Kanter Freedom, the WNBA and the controversy04:27 – Challenging the WNBA's eligibility rules07:16 – Is Kanter Freedom really supporting women?10:30 – Ric's perspective from years around women's basketball13:44 – Why Kanter Freedom's real target may be the NBA15:21 – Caitlin Clark's evolution and Stephen A. Smith's WNBA take16:35 – Matas Buzelis and the NBA's war on the mid-range18:23 – How analytics took over NBA basketball21:20 – The math behind eliminating the mid-range22:24 – What analytics fail to measure23:48 – Kenny Atkinson and analytics taken to the extreme25:40 – How distinctive NBA offensive systems disappeared26:48 – Jalen Brunson proves old-school basketball still works27:41 – Load management, injuries and unintended consequences28:14 – Why modern NBA basketball has become too formulaic28:46 – Closing thoughts#NBA #WNBA #EnesKanterFreedom #MatasBuzelis #CaitlinClark #JalenBrunson #ChicagoBulls #OnTheBall #RicBucherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For most of its history, the WNBA existed on the margins of American professional sports. Its players were outspoken on race, gender and LGBTQ rights, while the league struggled for the money and attention enjoyed by men's sports. But today, the league has never been more popular.Women's basketball has entered a new era of mainstream attention, driven in part by stars like Caitlin Clark. But that attention has brought something else with it: the American culture war.Recently, a WNBA player has become a conservative media celebrity for her views on transgender athletes, former NBA players are trolling the league over the same issue, and even the Trump administration has taken an interest.Guest host Matthew Amha speaks to Seerat Sohi of the Ringer about how the WNBA got entangled in culture war issues and what happens when a league with a distinctive cultural identity suddenly finds itself with a much bigger, and more politically diverse, audience?For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
- The Lindsay Clancy trial reaches closing arguments as jurors weigh first-degree murder, second-degree murder and manslaughter while the defense continues to argue insanity. - Patrick Clancy's devastating 911 call transcript resurfaces as prosecutors emphasize the deaths of Cora, Dawson and Callan and the evidence surrounding the killings. - Enes Kanter Freedom is barred from future Chicago Sky games after his confrontation with Natasha Cloud, while the WNBA's treatment of Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and transgender eligibility remains under fire. - Democratic candidates Angie Nixon and Nikila Jasmine Thomas draw scrutiny over viral political comments, while Ayanna Pressley invokes white supremacy and AOC renews her membership in the Democratic Socialists of America. - Jelly Roll faces backlash after guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel and joking about Trump, drawing a sharp contrast with Dolly Parton's decades-long decision to stay publicly nonpartisan. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss “Lioness” - all episodes NOW STREAMING on Paramount Plus You can now WATCH and chat with The Gerry Callahan Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media: • Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB • X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter • Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG • YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV • Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV • TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX • GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax • Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX • Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax • BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com • Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a shocking turn of events, a heated debate erupted at a recent WNBA game, leaving many questioning the league's priorities. The speaker shares their thoughts on the matter, highlighting the tension between the league's focus on social justice and its core purpose: women's basketball. This episode delves into the controversy surrounding the WNBA's stance on trans participation in sports, with the speaker expressing their concerns about the league's refusal to define what a woman is. They discuss the recent incident involving Ernest Kanter, who was escorted out of the arena for wearing a T-shirt that questioned the league's stance on the issue. The speaker also touches on the comments made by WNBA coach Cheryl Reeve, who suggested that people should educate themselves on the topic. The speaker argues that the WNBA's focus on social justice has led to a shift away from the sport itself, and that the league's priorities are no longer aligned with its original purpose. They also discuss the impact of social media and the bifurcation of media on the league's popularity, as well as the role of Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham in the controversy. If you're interested in hearing more about this fascinating topic and the speaker's thoughts on the matter, tune in to this episode to hear their analysis and insights. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
[00:30] America in 2026: ‘Fraud and Shameless Crony Grifting' (55 minutes) Deceit, theft, cronyism and grift pervade every level of America's government and education system. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has instructed its reporters not to call 9/11 a terrorist attack. Girl Scouts can now earn badges for learning about Islam, and the WNBA is leaning into transgender controversy and targeting star player Caitlin Clark to boost publicity. Living in this post-truth world makes you appreciate the truth of God.
In a shocking turn of events, a heated debate erupted at a recent WNBA game, leaving many questioning the league's priorities. The speaker shares their thoughts on the matter, highlighting the tension between the league's focus on social justice and its core purpose: women's basketball. This episode delves into the controversy surrounding the WNBA's stance on trans participation in sports, with the speaker expressing their concerns about the league's refusal to define what a woman is. They discuss the recent incident involving Ernest Kanter, who was escorted out of the arena for wearing a T-shirt that questioned the league's stance on the issue. The speaker also touches on the comments made by WNBA coach Cheryl Reeve, who suggested that people should educate themselves on the topic. The speaker argues that the WNBA's focus on social justice has led to a shift away from the sport itself, and that the league's priorities are no longer aligned with its original purpose. They also discuss the impact of social media and the bifurcation of media on the league's popularity, as well as the role of Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham in the controversy. If you're interested in hearing more about this fascinating topic and the speaker's thoughts on the matter, tune in to this episode to hear their analysis and insights. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
Looking at the 2026 WNBA Playoffs matchups, if things ended today, and more with Brittany Carper and Chelsea Leite. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The WNBA is experiencing unprecedented growth, but with that spotlight comes a dark side that we need to talk about. In this episode, we dive deep into the racial divide that is currently overshadowing the game.First, I break down the recent WNBA issues involving Enes Kanter Freedom and what that dialogue reveals about the league's current climate. Then, we get into the center of the storm: the Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark rivalry. How did an incredible on-court matchup turn into a massive, toxic racial divide among fanbases? We also explore why Caitlin Clark brings so much cultural controversy when white WNBA superstars before her didn't face this exact type of polarizing dialogue.Finally, I discuss Sophie Cunningham's impact on the league and why she might be bad for the WNBA right now. We look at how she adds fuel to the fire of these racial issues, particularly when it comes to her fans making racist comments and stoking division on social media.This is a heavy but necessary conversation. What are your thoughts on the current state of the WNBA fanbases? Let me know in the comments below—let's keep it respectful, but honest.Don't forget to hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives into sports culture!#WNBA #CaitlinClark #AngelReese #WNBABasketball #SophieCunningham #SportsDebate #WomenInSports #BasketballCulture
OutKick Reporter Jackson Thompson joins Riley Gaines to break down what he's seeing inside the WNBA's biggest cultural moment. Riley and Jackson discuss Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever, WNBA fan energy, league growth, media gatekeeping, and whether the league is prepared for its expanding audience. They also discuss the ongoing debate over men in women's sports, questions around WNBA eligibility policies, Enes Kanter Freedom, Royce White, San Jose State volleyball, and how sports media has covered female athletes speaking out. Plus, Jackson shares what he's watching next as the WNBA postseason approaches and Team USA women's basketball prepares for international competition. New episodes of The Riley Gaines Show release every Tuesday and Friday at 10 a.m. Eastern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Rose and the crew cover a busy day in South Florida sports, including the Heat introducing Klay Thompson and the latest on Tua Tagovailoa's battle with Michael Penix Jr. in Atlanta. Joe breaks down the Dolphins' rough preseason, lack of talent and historic dead-money situation, explaining why there's “no excuse” for the offensive line not to be the team's strength. Omar Kelly joins to discuss Chris Bell's expected preseason debut, injuries, roster battles and Miami's need for another backup QB. Plus, Dave Archer previews the Dolphins-Falcons matchup and the Tua-Penix battle, while the guys look ahead to the 2027 QB class, college football's ongoing eligibility chaos and the changing sports card market. Hollywood's Headlines feature GTA VI, Caitlin Clark, Bill Belichick and more, and the show wraps with fantasy football, Hollywood's Montreal stories, pickleball and the final week of Dolphins preseason
Hollywood's Headlines includes the anticipation surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI and Netflix preparing to air footage from the game. Plus, Caitlin Clark continues to drive record WNBA viewership amid plenty of league drama, Paul Finebaum goes after Bill Belichick and questions whether he could be fired from UNC before the season ends. The guys also joke about a Nevada company offering to train NFL players and staff on how to properly navigate prostitution following the recent scandal involving 49ers owner Jed York.
Joe breaks down why the Dolphins' offensive line needs to be the strength of the team and why Malik Willis' success could depend on how well the unit performs this season. Plus, the guys discuss Klay Thompson's fit with the Heat and why the NBA could be especially exciting this year. Omar Kelly joins to discuss Chris Bell's expected preseason debut, Miami's rough practice, linebacker injuries, the lack of depth across the roster and Quinn Ewers' struggles at backup QB. The hour wraps with Hollywood's Headlines, including GTA VI, Caitlin Clark's record WNBA viewership, Paul Finebaum ripping Bill Belichick and the latest fallout from the 49ers' Jed York scandal.
Hour 1 of Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis! Glenn goes over an exciting start for the Premier League Phil Spencer joined Glenn for a can't miss conversation on Middlesbrough, MLS, and the English Championship, plus are they "Team America"? Glenn's non-soccer take on Caitlin Clark, and the WNBA
In the Season 6 finale, the guys debate whether or not they're coming back on the Anthony Richardson bandwagon as he appears closer to securing the QB2 role behind Daniel Jones. Also, the Pacers continue to get disrespected across the board and Schultz fights through a gnarly cold.Hoagies & Hops Hoagie of the Week: Always SunnyChilly Water Brewing Co. Brew of the Week: Built To Last (German Pilsner)
Charles Barkley is not holding back on why he thinks the WNBA has mishandled Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the attention around them. Is Barkley right that the league is hurting itself, or is the controversy just part of pro sports?
This hour, Charles Barkley is not holding back on why he thinks the WNBA has mishandled Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the attention around them. Is Barkley right that the league is hurting itself, or is the controversy just part of pro sports? As the Lindsay Clancy trial moves closer to a conclusion, the case is raising painful questions about mothers who kill their children, mental illness, and how the justice system handles crimes like this.
On today's show, The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has officially banned former NFL, NBA, and WNBA players from returning to play college sports within the conference. Following a unanimous 16-0 vote by conference presidents, chancellors, and athletic directors, the SEC established independent roster standards to halt a recent wave of released professional athletes attempting to reclaim college eligibility through local court injunctions. Charles Barkley is not holding back on why he thinks the WNBA has mishandled Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the attention around them. Is Barkley right that the league is hurting itself, or is the controversy just part of pro sports? As the Lindsay Clancy trial moves closer to a conclusion, the case is raising painful questions about mothers who kill their children, mental illness, and how the justice system handles crimes like this. President Trump suggested renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America" as trade tensions with Canada continue to grow. Do you support that, or is it just political trolling? And if we're renaming things, what else has to go: Canadian bacon, Canadian whiskey?
College football's Wild West somehow just got wilder. Former NFL players are heading back to the SEC, LSU is loading up with guys fresh off professional rosters, Tennessee's Arion Carter however is still suspended over a $427 flight, and now the SEC presidents and chancellors are weighing in on the madness. Meanwhile, 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in a prostitution sting, and Cleveland's quarterback situation remains a full-blown dumpster fire with Deshaun Watson named QB1 and Shedeur Sanders behind him.Plus, Caitlin Clark explodes for 37 points, an Alabama high school finally snaps an incredible 101-game losing streak, Max Johnson's college career continues at Georgia Southern, Tennessee hands the offense to true freshman Faizon Brandon, and Falcons rookie Jack Strand gives us one of the best football stories of the year. We also discuss Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from public view and why Washington continues pretending situations like this are normal.Sen. Mitch McConnell has not made a public appearance in 74 dayshttps://x.com/LeadingReport/status/2091818310232895818?s=2049ers owners Jed York arrestedhttps://x.com/MikeVorkunov/status/2091922515652141228?s=20Jed York arrested in trailer parkhttps://x.com/JoshNorris/status/2091916260413952241?s=20Caitlin Clark goes off in win over Chicagohttps://x.com/BleacherReport/status/2091698588678001066?s=20Columbia High School in Alabama ends 101 game losing streakhttps://x.com/_ThomasAshworth/status/2091361914249007528?s=20Max Johnson named starter at Georgia Southernhttps://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2091599767289688141?s=20Tennessee has named true freshman Faizon Brandon the team's starting quarterbackhttps://x.com/espn/status/2091876397618766280?s=20The Cleveland Browns are waiving tight end Dae'Quan Wright and, if he clears waivers, he has an agreement in place for the 2026 season to play for LSU, per agents Drew Rosenhaus and Kyle Lincolnhttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2091629808275079470?s=20Former Saints DL Zxavian Harris has committed to LSU https://x.com/On3/status/2091979473763590158?s=20After a Monday evening videoconference of the Presidents and Chancellors of the Southeastern Conference, the Conference is issuing the following statementhttps://x.com/SEC/status/2092035481512927242?s=20Falcons undrafted rookie QB Jack Strand CARVED UP the Colts defense https://x.com/fballforeverhq/status/2091256746945703979?s=20DeShaun Watson named Browns week 1 starter, Shedeur Sanders to backuphttps://x.com/espn/status/2091889551266435230?s=20
The Her Hoop Stats Podcast: WNBA & Women’s College Basketball
Where will DeWanna Bonner land after her Phoenix Mercury buyout? Which playoff contender is the best fit? Cindy Brunson and Helen Williams break that down and more.HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Bill and Pretty Daddy talk the Big 10 Striking Back, Caitlin Clark's recent surge, why Deshaun Watson should just go away, college visits, and a robust Buy or Sell.For an ad-free version of this podcast, subscribe at BillReiter.Substack.com, or become a paying subscriber for added benefits and shows.
Caitlin Clark went OFF, Iowa Everywhere After Dark was a huge success, and it's officially back-to-school season in Iowa. Andrew Downs fills in for Keith Murphy alongside Andy Fales for a packed Monday edition of Murph & Andy. Caitlin Clark drops 37 points and eight 3-pointers as the Indiana Fever roll past Chicago. Plus, a full recap of the Iowa Everywhere Live party, the Iowa State Fair shatters the all-time attendance record, George Kittle returns to practice, and the guys wonder why college football doesn't just start already. Also: Who Won the Weekend, Davenport's run in the Little League World Series, the Cleveland Browns and Deshaun Watson, Grandview's Iowa Everywhere jersey patches, back-to-school chaos, Bob Feller's return from World War II, Throwdowns and MORE! In this episode: • Caitlin Clark scores 37 points for Indiana • Iowa Everywhere Live recap • Iowa State Fair attendance record shattered • George Kittle returns to practice • Why college football should start this weekend • Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns • Davenport Little League World Series run • Grandview's Iowa Everywhere jersey patches • Who Won the Weekend • MORE! Murph & Andy. Sports and MORE! Only on Iowa Everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
(00:00-25:51) – Query & Company kicks off on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison recapping the Freedom 250 Grand Prix from Washington D.C. yesterday, and the quarterback two battle with how poor Riley Leonard performed against the Atlanta Falcons. (25:51-37:41) – The Indianapolis Colts defense left a lot to be desired in Saturday’s preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Jake dives into the performance of the pass rushers because there is a lot the Colts are banking on this season and CJ Allen’s NFL debut. (37:41-44:44) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by expressing the concern that he has about Charvarius Ward’s availability for week one with how little information we have about his back injury. (44:44-1:12:31) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 makes his weekly stop on Query & Company to chat with Jake Query about the latest happenings with the Indianapolis Colts. Their conversation starts by discussing the brutal second preseason game for the Colts, his current thoughts on the QB2 battle between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard and then they transition to the kicking competition and his thoughts on the Alec Pierce recovery timeline. (1:12:31-1:29:13) – Indiana Fever radio analyst Bria Goss joins Jake Query to recap the five-game road trip for the team and to discuss the vulnerability that Stephanie White showed when asked about how she compartmentalizes the drama and outside noise. They also get into the best guard duo in the WNBA performing at an elite level last night and the development of MaKayla Timpson from last year to this season. (1:29:13-1:54:50) – Jake Query kicks off the final hour of today’s show by diving more into the Indianapolis Colts loss to the Atlanta Falcons in preseason game two on Saturday with neither quarterback performing well. Jake believes that the entire Colts front office is wanting Riley Leonard to show them something, but he just hasn’t through two preseason games. It leads to him questioning Shane Stiechen’s ability to cater to Anthony Richardson’s strengths. (1:54:50-2:10:39) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his return to Query & Company to preview the start of IU’s defense of the College Football Championship. Fischer believes that Charlie Becker has a chance to become one of the best receivers in college football this season, doesn’t question the ability of Curt Cignetti to identify and develop quarterbacks, and agrees with Jake that running back could be the deepest position group on the team on paper right now. (2:10:39-2:14:54) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charles Barkley joins Michael Smerconish for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation about America's political divide, the WNBA and transgender athletes, Caitlin Clark, race and sexuality in sports, and the 2028 presidential field. Sir Charles also weighs in on AI's threat to American workers, the value of the trades, his own political independence — and why he thinks both parties are failing ordinary Americans. Original air date 24 August 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
00:00– 25:08 – From the Fever TV play-by-play, Pat Boylan joins the show. He recaps the Fever’s split over the weekend and why the game yesterday was extremely important. How good was Caitlin Clark's performance against the Sky, how has Makayla Timpson’s starting lineup insertion raised the ceiling for the team, and how Pat feels about the Pacers being on DAZN. 25:08 - 51:18 – ESPN’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly hit on the show with what he took away from a largely uneventful preseason game, JT Tuimoloau’s status on the roster, Caden Curry and the backup QB battle. He explains how Anthony Richardson’s versatility is his biggest asset. Plus, will Charvarius Ward be back for week 1 and what is the status of the linebacker room and what he’s interested to see in the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 23:37 – JMV begins with his thoughts on the Colts shellacking in their second preseason game. He starts to discuss if it even matters, and why it’s okay to say it was disinteresting. He then gets to what happened at the Fever game yesterday with Enes Kanter-Freedom. Then, Jason Hammer from WIBC joins to share news that Traffic reporter and friend, Matt Bair, passed away. They reflect on his impact and share their favorite memories of him. 23:37– 43:28 – JMV touches on the LIV event in Westfield, NBA power rankings that have the Pacers 9th in the eastern conference, which sparks a discussion on what we should expect from the team in the first few months of the season. Then, circles back to the passing of Matt Bair. 43:28 – 48:15 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show. 48:15 - 1:16:36 – From the Fever TV play-by-play, Pat Boylan joins the show. He recaps the Fever’s split over the weekend and why the game yesterday was extremely important. How good was Caitlin Clark's performance against the Sky, how has Makayla Timpson’s starting lineup insertion raised the ceiling for the team, and how Pat feels about the Pacers being on DAZN. 1:16:36 – 1:28:06 – JMV let’s listeners know he will be at the Noblesville Kroger on Wednesday and the first Bud Light Blue Friday of the season. Then, he tells the story of teaching his mom where the Pacers will be streamed this year. 1:28:06 – 1:31:10 – Wrapping up the second hour of the show with thoughts on the Garth Brooks matinee show over the weekend. 1:31:10 – 2:02:49 – ESPN’s Stephen Holder makes his weekly hit on the show with what he took away from a largely uneventful preseason game, JT Tuimoloau’s status on the roster, Caden Curry and the backup QB battle. He explains how Anthony Richardson’s versatility is his biggest asset. Plus, will Charvarius Ward be back for week 1 and what is the status of the linebacker room and what he’s interested to see in the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions. Also, Stephen is on his way to Tyrese Haliburton’s charity softball game. John and Stephen share stories 2:02:49 – 2:11:13 – Caleb and JMV discuss the state of college sports before John gets back to remembering Matt Bair. 2:11:13 – 2:17:28 – JMV wraps up the show by wondering if the Fever will be affected by their hiatus.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
start Wild weekend weather00:09:00 NFL news and notesBrowns QB battleShiyazh PeteSkinny LukaBrenda Song on the call00:36:00 WNBA news and notesOlivia Miles is specialCaitlin Clark's off night00:49:00 Gary ParrishCallaway commercial'Ted Lasso' loveCFB week 0 excitementDeshaun Watson named Browns starter01:22:00 Hot Mess Express101-game losing streak snappedVJ Edgecombe shows camper no mercyNo Bonaroo in 2027
Spouting Off with Karen Kataline Porcelli and Kataline 7-30-26 FINAL Accountability, Culture Wars, Iran, and the Voices That Reach Us Summary Fauci, Pardons, and Accountability The conversation opens with Vic Porcelli, Ken Williams, and Karen Kataline discussing Anthony Fauci, recent questioning, and whether he might face meaningful accountability. Kataline argues that Fauci's use of the Fifth Amendment, the scope of a presidential pardon, and questions surrounding authorization of an autopen pardon deserve further scrutiny. She describes Fauci in extremely condemnatory terms and compares his conduct to historical medical experimentation, while Ken expresses pessimism that any consequences will ultimately follow. Kataline pushes back against giving up entirely and says she hopes multiple investigations and disclosures will eventually become impossible for the public to ignore. The hosts also joke about media treatment of Fauci and play a montage of earlier broadcast voices praising his candor and service. Throughout this section, claims about criminality, pardons, and medical wrongdoing are opinions and allegations made by the speakers, not independently established facts within the transcript. Gain-of-Function, COVID, and Institutional Distrust The discussion then turns to gain-of-function research, COVID-19, testing, vaccines, pharmaceutical companies, and the speakers' distrust of institutions that shaped the pandemic response. Vic says he does not pretend to fully understand gain-of-function research and questions the logic of altering viruses in ways that could make them transmissible to humans. Ken and Karen discuss their understanding of the term and speculate about motives, laboratory research, and whether financial incentives influenced decisions. Pfizer, testing, vaccines, and Fauci's prior statements are all discussed critically, with the speakers arguing that important questions remain unanswered. Kataline broadens the subject into a larger political argument, portraying pandemic policies and ideological conformity as part of an attack on American freedom. The conversation later returns to masking, where she describes forced face coverings as symbols of submission and connects that reaction to her wider concerns about political and cultural control. Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and WNBA Culture A second major segment focuses on Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, and growing interest in the WNBA. Kataline praises Cunningham's toughness, athletic ability, background at the University of Missouri, and public comments about sex and sports. She says she has become much more interested in women's basketball and now records games so she does not miss them. The speakers discuss Cunningham's defense of Caitlin Clark, protests around a Seattle game, and the hostile treatment they believe both players have received. They interpret some of the conflict through a racial and cultural lens, arguing that resentment of successful white athletes reflects a broader increase in racial hostility. The conversation also includes lighter basketball banter about Larry Bird, Tyrese Haliburton, unusually tall players, and Robert Wadlow of Alton. Iran, Israel, and Political Strategy The hosts and Kataline next discuss Iran, Israel, J.D. Vance, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and possible political strategy leading into the midterm elections. Kataline says she was concerned by earlier criticism of Israel but wonders whether some public positioning might be part of a larger strategy involving Iran and Gulf states. The participants repeatedly acknowledge that they are speculating about Trump's plans, timing, military threats, diplomacy, and the possibility of Iranian surrender. Kataline is highly pessimistic that Iran's leadership will deal honestly with the West and refers to religious beliefs about martyrdom and the Twelve Imams. The segment then shifts to a Boy George song supporting Israel and Jewish people, which deeply moves Kataline. She expresses gratitude toward non-Jews who support Israel and describes Jewish people as "canaries in the mineshaft" whose treatment can foreshadow wider dangers. Islam, Communism, Sharia, and Cultural Conflict In a later segment, the group discusses a social-media post claiming that Islam and communism have been among history's most destructive ideological forces. Kataline argues that leftist politics, communism, and Islamist movements can temporarily cooperate because each sees the other as useful in weakening existing institutions. The hosts play an audio clip from an Iranian political refugee in Canada who says he has lived under Islamic law and fears growing accommodation of Islamist demands. Kataline extends the discussion to refugees from communist countries who recognize political patterns they believe resemble the systems they escaped. The group also discusses hijabs, burqas, Sharia law, and masking, framing compulsory covering as a loss of identity or a symbol of submission. These broad claims about religions, ideologies, political parties, and social groups are the speakers' own interpretations and are preserved as such rather than presented as neutral conclusions. Health, Uncertainty, and the Butterfly Effect Amid the political discussion, Vic describes a recent headache and elevated blood pressure, saying his wife checked him and that he contacted his doctor and oncologist. Karen urges him not to be macho about medical symptoms and to seek professional attention. A subsequent discussion of a reported death becomes a broader point about how quickly people adopt conspiracy theories before reliable information is available, with both Vic and Karen defending the value of simply saying, "I don't know," when facts are uncertain. The episode then closes on a personal reflection prompted by Good Morning, Vietnam and Robin Williams' portrayal of radio broadcaster Adrian Cronauer entertaining American servicemen. Vic becomes emotional describing the moment when the broadcaster realizes how much his voice means to soldiers who may never return home, connecting it to the uncertainty radio hosts often feel about whether anyone is truly affected by what they say. Karen tells him that meaningful work can touch people even when the person doing it never sees the reaction, while Vic contrasts radio with his earlier work as a cake artist, where customers' responses were immediate. Kataline invokes the "butterfly effect" as a metaphor for the unseen influence of words, ending the conversation with appreciation for the ways people can affect and change one another for the better.
DJ Oti tényleg Magyarország legnépszerűbb DJ je? És egyáltalán DJ nek kell lennie ahhoz, hogy 65 ezer ember tomboljon a produkciójára? Ebben az epizódban Pozsonyi Attilával, vagyis DJ Pozsival ültem le beszélgetni, akivel nemcsak évtizedes barátság köt össze, hanem a zene, Amerika és a DJ kultúra is folyamatosan keresztezi az életünket. Pozsi most a DJX miatt érkezett Amerikába, de az útja különösen érdekesen alakult: közvetlenül előtte ott volt DJ Oti hatalmas budapesti buliján, majd Amerikában megnéztük a Beatstockot is, ahol a 80 as és 90 es évek legendás előadói léptek színpadra. Ez adta az ötletet ahhoz, hogy egymás mellé tegyük a két teljesen különböző produkciót. Az egyik oldalon DJ Oti, egy tudatosan felépített karakter Sebestyén Balázs köré, aki nem klasszikus értelemben vett DJ, mégis elképesztő tömeget mozgatott meg. A másik oldalon a Beatstock, ahol több tucat eredeti előadó és olyan nevek jelentek meg, akiknek a zenéin egy teljes generáció nőtt fel. Pozsi saját pontrendszert is készített a két rendezvényről. Beszélünk látványról, hangtechnikáról, színpadtechnikáról, vendéglátásról, jegyárakról, lineupról és természetesen a közönség létszámáról is. Meglepő módon több kategóriában éppen a magyar produkció jött ki erősebben. Pozsi szerint vizuálisan és színpadtechnikában is komolyabb volt a budapesti show. De innen indul az igazán érdekes kérdés. Mitől DJ valaki 2026 ban? A technikai tudástól? Attól, hogy tökéletesen mixel? Attól, hogy tud scratchelni? Vagy attól, hogy képes több tízezer ember figyelmét irányítani és egy egész estét élménnyé alakítani? Pozsi szerint a DJ szakma az elmúlt évtizedekben jelentősen megváltozott. A bakelitet felváltotta a CD, majd a laptop, a pendrive és az egyre automatizáltabb technika. Közben a hangsúly egyre inkább áttevődött a karakterre, a brandre és a showra. A beszélgetésben visszamegyünk egészen az 1993 as DMC világáig, ahol még egészen más jelentése volt annak, hogy ki számít jó DJ nek. Szóba kerül DJ Bobo, 2 Unlimited, Arthur Baker és Kool DJ Red Alert is, valamint az, hogy Amerikában milyen tisztelet övezi azokat az előadókat és DJ ket, akik évtizedekkel korábban meghatározó szerepet játszottak egy műfaj kialakulásában. Beszélünk arról is, hogy valójában mire veszünk jegyet egy koncertre. A zenére? Az előadóra? A nosztalgiára? Vagy egyszerűen arra az érzésre, hogy ott voltunk valamin, amiről mindenki beszél? Innen jutunk el Azahriah és PamKutya példájához is. Miért alakul ki bizonyos események körül az az érzés, hogy oda egyszerűen el kell menni? Hogyan lesz egy produkcióból kulturális esemény, és mikor kezd el fontosabbá válni a történet, mint maga az előadó? A beszélgetés második felében előkerül a DJX Atlantic City is. Pozsi elmeséli, mit látott a DJ szakma egyik nagy amerikai találkozóján, az amatőr versenyzőktől a komoly scratch DJ kig, egészen a látványra és showra építő produkciókig. Aztán teljesen más irányba kanyarodunk. Beszélünk a WNBA ről, Caitlin Clarkról és Sophie Cunninghamről, valamint arról, hogyan tud egy sportág iránti érdeklődést néhány karakter, rivalizálás és konfliktus teljesen új szintre emelni. Felmerül a kérdés is: ha eltűnik a hype, megmarad e maga a sport iránti érdeklődés? A végére pedig talán egy még fontosabb gondolathoz jutunk el. Egy bizonyos életkor után lehet, hogy nem tárgyakat kell gyűjteni, hanem élményeket. Utazásokat, koncerteket, találkozásokat és történeteket, amelyekből később valóban marad valami. Ha érdekel a DJ kultúra, a showbiznisz működése, a 90 es évek zenéje, Amerika és Magyarország közötti különbségek, vagy egyszerűen szereted azokat a beszélgetéseket, amelyek egyik témából természetesen átkanyarodnak a következőbe, akkor ezt az epizódot neked készítettük. Iratkozz fel a MÓKA Podcast csatornára, nyomj egy like ot, és írd meg kommentben: Szerinted DJ Oti DJ? És mitől lesz valaki igazán jó DJ 2026 ban?
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.... 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Send us Fan MailSauce Mackenzie is back with another raw episode of the Concrete Genius Podcast.The Tupac Shakur murder trial takes center stage as Sauce asks the questions everybody should be asking: Why did justice take nearly 30 years? Did Keffe D talk himself into this case? And when older street figures repeatedly tell their stories on podcasts, can they really be surprised when investigators start listening too?Then it's time to give Sydney Taylor her flowers. After another huge moment for the Chicago Sky, Sauce explains why she is HER, why Chicago may have found a legitimate young star, and why this era of the WNBA has become must-watch basketball. No tearing down Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese or anybody else—there's enough room for multiple women to be great.Plus: Natasha Cloud speaks out about inappropriate objects being thrown onto WNBA courts, Sauce asks whether preseason NFL football is actually worth watching, and talks about discipline, maturity, leaving street life in the past, protecting your peace and appreciating life while you still have it.We everywhere like air.Concrete Genius Media | JohnLouden.comSupport the show
The guys debate the most hostile stadiums in college football, from Texas A&M and Penn State to the places Bobby thinks would be toughest to walk into as an opposing fan. Bobby also puts his hockey knowledge to the test to see how many NHL teams he can actually name. Plus, the guys get into the age-old jersey debate and decide when men should finally stop wearing them. Along the way, Bobby talks about the Cowboys being the most valuable franchise in sports, Caitlin Clark’s latest numbers, and Kickoff Kevin has an unfortunate salsa situation. Follow the Show: @25WhistlesSports Follow the Crew: @MrBobbyBones @ProducerEddie @KickoffKevin @MikeDeestro @BrandonRayMusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The WNBA may have just walked into one of the most spectacular ideological traps I have ever seen. Caitlin Clark brings unprecedented attention to women's basketball, and somehow she becomes the center of a culture war over race, privilege, and identity. Then her teammate Sophie Cunningham says the obvious thing out loud, and two former male NBA players, Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White, announce they're entering the 2027 draft as transgender women, so the league has to answer the question everybody's been dancing around. Here's my take: sometimes the most merciful thing you can do with a false idea is let it play itself out to its logical conclusion. You can rename reality and rewrite the rulebook, but when the whistle blows, reality gets the final possession, because truth belongs to God. So pull up a chair, grab your popcorn, and let's watch what happens next. To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Alliance Defending Freedom: https://JoinADF.com/Kirk Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #KirkCameron #TheKirkCameronShow #WNBA #CaitlinClark #WomensSports #TransgenderAthletes #SophieCunningham #EnesKanterFreedom #RoyceWhite #BiologyMatters #CultureWar #Christianity #Faith #BiblicalWorldview #TeamJesus
Royce, alongside co-host Leise Winny, opens with a chaotic, unfiltered check-in that swings from bedroom preferences—tackling whether sucking toes is actually nasty or a mutual pleasure—to the deeper cultural debate over who gets to define modern womanhood. They break down the emerging new income classes reshaping society, the fallout and double standards surrounding Caitlin Clark dodging a suspension, the controversial claim that dating white is an "equalizer" for Black people, and Drake's latest moves redefining what it means to be trickin'. From there, Royce commands the floor to ask if society is growing emotionally stronger or weaker, dissecting how modern tribalism has turned human feelings, politics, race, and even therapy language into high-stakes team sports where nobody actually feels safe. Finally, Leise steps up to thoroughly dismantle the tired defense of the past, delivering a powerful breakdown on why historical racism and bigotry were never "okay"—they were simply normalized.Here is the breakdown of what the crew dives into this week:Opening welcome: Bringing the energy and setting the tone for the week.Men get their toes sucked too: Debating foot fetishes, mutual pleasure, and whether sucking toes is actually nasty.Who defines Womanhood?: The cultural battleground over modern definitions of being a woman.The New Income Class: How shifting economic brackets are creating a new societal divide.Caitlin Clark not suspended: Unpacking the latest sports controversy and media double standards.The "Equalizer" Debate: Is dating outside your race actually an equalizer for Black people, or a flawed fantasy?Drake redefines Trickin': Breaking down the latest rap lifestyle flexes and high-end spending habits.Has Society Become Emotionally Stronger or Weaker?: Questioning resilience in an era dominated by hyper-sensitivity and curated comfort.Tribalism as a Team Sport: How politics, race, religion, sports, and therapy talk became zero-sum games where meaning gets lost.Emotional strength vs. "Feeling Safe": Are we building true inner strength, or just fooling ourselves with buzzwords?"It Was Never Okay, It Was Just Normalized": Debunking the classic excuse that past bigotry and racism were acceptable just because of the era.Outro & Sign-Off: Closing remarks, key takeaways, and wrap-up.
(00:00-26:40) – Query & Company kicks off on a Football Friday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s loss for the Indiana Fever and the conclusion of training camp for the Indianapolis Colts. (24:46-40:58) – Are the Indiana Fever able to win games when Caitlin Clark or Kelsey Mitchell have an off game? Jake shares his opinion on which player is more important to the outcome of games for the Fever. (40:58-48:13) – Jake Query concludes the first hour of the show by asking Eddie to explain what the NFL rivalry uniforms are and when the Colts will be wearing them. (48:13-1:15:36) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to talk all things Indianapolis Colts. Jake and Kevin get into how the last two days went at Droplight Grand Park for the Colts against the Atlanta Falcons, address his viral description of the offense for the Falcons, and his thoughts on seeing Keenan Allen in practice for the first time for the Colts yesterday. (1:15:36-1:26:37) – Every Friday on Query & Company, Jake shares a feel-good story sponsored by Franciscan Health. For today’s story, Jake provides an update on a story that he shared last month with high school football beginning tonight. (1:26:37-1:36:35) – The final hour of today’s show starts with Jake and Eddie providing an update on the eligibility status of the 2022 high school class. (1:36:35-2:02:52) – The South Bend Tribune’s Tom Noie joins Query & Company to talk about the latest college athletics eligibility ruling and preview the Notre Dame season. Tom provides what he knows about the eligibility for 2022 high school graduates, comments on Indiana wanting out of the series with Notre Dame, and the complications that the Fighting Irish have with building its schedule because nobody wants to go to South Bend for week one of the season. (2:02:52-2:17:18) – Kyle Neddenriep from the IndyStar joins Jake Query on a Football Friday to preview the week one slate of high school football games across the state. Their conversation starts by highlighting some teams outside the Indianapolis area that we could see making their way to Lucas Oil Stadium on Thanksgiving weekend, discussing the marquee matchup of the night between Brownsburg and Lawrence North, and their being more internal pressure on Brownsburg to repeat than external. (2:17:18-2:22:52) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Whitlock argues the Caitlin Clark effect, as produced by ESPN, is not just sold-out arenas. It is a de-emphasis on winning. Prop bets, fantasy leagues, and the Worldwide Leader in Sports retrained the audience to prioritize a different form of winning. Did Herm Edwards say, "You play to win your prop bet"? Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell cashed everyone's prop bets in Toronto. The panel discussed Angel Reese's bounce back in Las Vegas and the fall of Coach Prime. ➢Today's Sponsors Go to https://hometitlelock.com/fearless and use promo code FEARLESS to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Indiana Fever Win & ESPN's Gambling Focus 01:54 - The "Caitlin Effect" and the De-emphasis of Winning 03:52 - Caitlin Clark's Plus-Minus vs. the Rest of the Fever 09:31 - Toronto Game Analysis: Championship Team Struggling 12:02 - Panel: ESPN, Gambling, and the Commodification of Sports 14:50 - Caitlin Clark as the Most Polarizing Athlete 19:15 - Debate: Is Clark "Hunting Stats"? 25:17 - The Fever's Offensive Strategy and Shot Selection 37:17 - Angel Reese's Response Against the Aces 47:13 - Coach Prime and the Wearing Off of the Prime Effect 57:50 - Closing: The Scarcity of Violence in the NFL ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@aknationnews https://x.com/SteveKim323 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dan Beyer and Monse Bolanos get into the growing fracture between the WNBA players and their commissioner. Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham and the rest of the players already won a huge jump in pay. Could they earn another win by showing Cathy Engelbert the door? A 13-year-old girl struck out 8 batters in 6 innings in the Little League World Series. And we play the debut edition of Name That Team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Angel Reese wanted Caitlin Clark's spotlight. She got it — and woke up the butt of jokes. ESPN spent Saturday crowning her rebounding. Sunday, she bricked a wide-open layup, then missed the regulation look with the win at her fingertips. Three for 10 at the half. She told Holly Rowe she was playing horribly. The studio called it energy. Butter. Butt. Her. Offense. "Fearless" breaks down the bill she co-signed. ➢Today's Sponsors Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time, get 20% OFF your entire order with code FEARLESS at https://Bubsnaturals.com. PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Angel Reese: "Butter" and the Media Protection Racket 12:55 - Elite Rebounder, Offensive Embarrassment 14:14 - Panel: Reese's Off-Court Focus vs. Caitlin Clark 23:49 - The Caitlin Clark MVP Debate and the Analytics 29:57 - Clark's Potential, Turnovers, and Emotional Control 38:00 - Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders Quarterback Battle 50:08 - Watson's Future: Starting Role or a One-Month Window 52:29 - NABJ, Stephen A. Smith, and the "Loyalty Court" ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch https://www.youtube.com/@thefehokoshow ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media: https://x.com/JasonWhitlock https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices