Podcast appearances and mentions of evan grant

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt try [00:19] to put the Cowboys' win over the Jets into perspective. On one hand, it was the Jets, a truly bad team. On the other, Chicago isn't great, either, and the Bears walked all over the Cowboys. Only a couple weeks after saying they'd be lucky to win five games, Joe now says his glass is “half-full,” if only because the offense is so good and the defense couldn't be any worse than it was the first three games. Kevin and Evan discuss [25:30] what difference Skip Schumaker can make and rank the biggest needs. (Hint: It's not pitching). And [51:35] if the Sooners' John Mateer really is back for Texas-OU, the Longhorns could have a long afternoon at the Cotton Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [00:25] the Cowboys' 40-40 stalemate with the Packers and what it means in the big picture. Calvin says it won't matter how well Dak Prescott plays if the defense doesn't improve, and he doesn't see that coming. [23:29] Kevin and Evan analyze Bruce Bochy's departure from the Rangers, his culpability in their two-year funk and what Chris Young does next, after he officially names Skip Schumaker manager. [46:18] And the guys consider whether Rhett Lashlee would be smart to leave SMU for Arkansas, his alma mater.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [00:25] the Cowboys' 40-40 stalemate with the Packers and what it means in the big picture. Calvin says it won't matter how well Dak Prescott plays if the defense doesn't improve, and he doesn't see that coming. [23:29] Kevin and Evan analyze Bruce Bochy's departure from the Rangers, his culpability in their two-year funk and what Chris Young does next, after he officially names Skip Schumaker manager. [46:18] And the guys consider whether Rhett Lashlee would be smart to leave SMU for Arkansas, his alma mater.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss [00:57] the Cowboys' awful performance in a loss to the Bears. Joe calls Matt Eberflus' defense a “disaster” and wonders what changes are forthcoming. He adds that the offense will need to average 30 points a game just to remain competitive. [27:17] Kevin and Evan give their thoughts on an up-and-down Rangers season, what Chris Young needs to do to the lineup and whether Bruce Bochy returns. [45:00] Kevin offers a quick take on Mike Gundy's exit at Oklahoma State, and Evan says he'll be happy if this season is anything like last year, when you never knew who'd come out on top.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss [00:57] the Cowboys' awful performance in a loss to the Bears. Joe calls Matt Eberflus' defense a “disaster” and wonders what changes are forthcoming. He adds that the offense will need to average 30 points a game just to remain competitive. [27:17] Kevin and Evan give their thoughts on an up-and-down Rangers season, what Chris Young needs to do to the lineup and whether Bruce Bochy returns. [45:00] Kevin offers a quick take on Mike Gundy's exit at Oklahoma State, and Evan says he'll be happy if this season is anything like last year, when you never knew who'd come out on top.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [2:30] the Cowboys' OT win over the Giants. Dak Prescott's resolve to run this year after the Cowboys put him on a leash last year has made a big difference on offense, restocked by the likes of George Pickens and Javonte Williams. But the defense? Big problems. [25:48] Evan is in Houston for one of the season's biggest series, and Kevin says [42:12] Texas A&M's win over Notre Dame in South Bend doesn't rise to the level of Johnny Football's upset of top-ranked Alabama in Tuscaloosa, but it sends a similar message. Plus: What's up with Arch Manning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [2:30] the Cowboys' OT win over the Giants. Dak Prescott's resolve to run this year after the Cowboys put him on a leash last year has made a big difference on offense, restocked by the likes of George Pickens and Javonte Williams. But the defense? Big problems. [25:48] Evan is in Houston for one of the season's biggest series, and Kevin says [42:12] Texas A&M's win over Notre Dame in South Bend doesn't rise to the level of Johnny Football's upset of top-ranked Alabama in Tuscaloosa, but it sends a similar message. Plus: What's up with Arch Manning? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss [00:13] the Cowboys' near-miss against the Eagles, the elite play of Dak Prescott and what difference Micah Parsons would have made if Jerry Jones hadn't sent him to Green Bay. They also look at the shifting landscape at the top of the NFC and Parsons' role in shaping that. [24:50] Evan shares his thoughts on what the Rangers' reserves have done to spark a late surge into contention and gives us a rundown on who's coming back and when, as well as what it'll mean for the spark plugs. [41:36] Kevin breaks down the big Texas A&M-Notre Dame game this week as well as the state's other big college stories. But he can't make sense of Steve Sarkisian's comment in response to a question about Arch Manning.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss [00:13] the Cowboys' near-miss against the Eagles, the elite play of Dak Prescott and what difference Micah Parsons would have made if Jerry Jones hadn't sent him to Green Bay. They also look at the shifting landscape at the top of the NFC and Parsons' role in shaping that. [24:50] Evan shares his thoughts on what the Rangers' reserves have done to spark a late surge into contention and gives us a rundown on who's coming back and when, as well as what it'll mean for the spark plugs. [41:36] Kevin breaks down the big Texas A&M-Notre Dame game this week as well as the state's other big college stories. But he can't make sense of Steve Sarkisian's comment in response to a question about Arch Manning.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In episode 303 of The Just Checking In Podcast we checked back in with returning guest Evan Grant, alongside his wife, Carol Grant. We first checked in with Evan in JCIP #278, where we discussed his career in IBM, fatherhood and most poignantly, the life and death of his son Cameron, who took his own life in 2014, when he was just 21 years old. We also discussed Cameron's legacy and the work he and his wife Carol have done in the last 11 years through the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust. We have heard so many stories of suicide grief on this podcast and one common trend we sadly find is that when parents lose a child to suicide or other causes, it can often spell the end of their marriage or relationship. Evan and Carol's marriage survived Cameron's death and we wanted to check in with them about how they got through it as a couple, supported each other through their respective grief journeys and came out the other side. In this episode we discuss how Cameron's death affected Carol, the different ways Carol and Evan grieved for Cameron, how the Trust became a beacon for both of them, but also became something they needed to take a break from, from time to time. We finish by discussing how important trust and communication were for their relationship in navigating their grief, how conscious they were that things could unravel easily if they were complacent, and where they are now with their grief and their marriage vs when Cameron died. As always, #itsokaytovent You can find out more about the Cameron Grant Memorial Trust here: www.camgrant.org.uk/ You can follow the Trust on social media below: Instagram: www.instagram.com/cammemorial/ You can sign up to The Trust's annual sponsored night walk here: https://www.camgrant.org.uk/night-walk/ You can listen to Evan's episode here: https://soundcloud.com/venthelpuk/jcip-278-evan-grant Support Us: Patreon: www.patreon.com/venthelpuk PayPal: paypal.me/freddiec1994?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB Merchandise: www.redbubble.com/people/VentUK/shop Music: @patawawa - Strange: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d70wfeJSEvk TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast contains a deep discussion about grief and loss, which some listeners may find distressing or upsetting, so please listen with caution.

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [00:10] the fallout from the Micah Parsons trade and how that impacts the Cowboys for Thursday's opener in Philadelphia, which, according to our panel, will not be good. [20:52] Kirk Bohls, who covers Texas for the Houston Chronicle, joins Kevin and Evan to talk about Texas' 14-7 loss to Ohio State at the Horseshoe. Evan and Kevin wonder [41:38] if the kids have given the Rangers a spark in a late climb in the wild card standings. And SportsDay Insider bids farewell [50:50] to the all-time great Cowboys linebacker, Lee Roy Jordan.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [00:10] the fallout from the Micah Parsons trade and how that impacts the Cowboys for Thursday's opener in Philadelphia, which, according to our panel, will not be good. [20:52] Kirk Bohls, who covers Texas for the Houston Chronicle, joins Kevin and Evan to talk about Texas' 14-7 loss to Ohio State at the Horseshoe. Evan and Kevin wonder [41:38] if the kids have given the Rangers a spark in a late climb in the wild card standings. And SportsDay Insider bids farewell [50:50] to the all-time great Cowboys linebacker, Lee Roy Jordan.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt take a look [00:12] at the Cowboys' final roster decisions and how it impacts several positions, running backs in particular. For the second year in a row, no one's impressed. Kevin notes that Derrick Henry, who wanted to sign with the Cowboys last year, was ranked this year among ESPN's top 100 players. The guys also try to figure out why Jerry Jones refuses to negotiate with Micah Parsons' agent, David Mulugheta, and give their best guess when something gets done. [25:32] Kevin and Evan were both surprised at Bruce Bochy's enthusiasm about his job, putting the ball in Chris Young's court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt take a look [00:12] at the Cowboys' final roster decisions and how it impacts several positions, running backs in particular. For the second year in a row, no one's impressed. Kevin notes that Derrick Henry, who wanted to sign with the Cowboys last year, was ranked this year among ESPN's top 100 players. The guys also try to figure out why Jerry Jones refuses to negotiate with Micah Parsons' agent, David Mulugheta, and give their best guess when something gets done. [25:32] Kevin and Evan were both surprised at Bruce Bochy's enthusiasm about his job, putting the ball in Chris Young's court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined [1:00] by Calvin Watkins in an effort to figure out exactly what the Cowboys have done leading up to the final preseason game to make us think they'll be better than what got Mike McCarthy fired. Holes at backup quarterback, defensive line, cornerback and possibly in the offensive line. [27:45] Meanwhile, the Rangers, in the midst of their most important week of the season, decided to do it without Josh Jung, who, not so long ago, showcased the advancement of their player development system. Not a good time for faint of heart fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined [1:00] by Calvin Watkins in an effort to figure out exactly what the Cowboys have done leading up to the final preseason game to make us think they'll be better than what got Mike McCarthy fired. Holes at backup quarterback, defensive line, cornerback and possibly in the offensive line. [27:45] Meanwhile, the Rangers, in the midst of their most important week of the season, decided to do it without Josh Jung, who, not so long ago, showcased the advancement of their player development system. Not a good time for faint of heart fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss Dallas' most perplexing sports franchises, each for different reasons. [1:58] The Rangers continue to challenge anyone to write them into the playoffs or write them off. Evan says they don't have an identity. Kevin says the fact that you don't know what to expect tells you that's exactly who they are: unpredictable. [20:17] Joe, who's relatively new to the Cowboys beat, has discovered what we've all come to know: A documentary about a team that hasn't won anything of consequence in 30 years is proof that the appeal of the Cowboys isn't about football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss Dallas' most perplexing sports franchises, each for different reasons. [1:58] The Rangers continue to challenge anyone to write them into the playoffs or write them off. Evan says they don't have an identity. Kevin says the fact that you don't know what to expect tells you that's exactly who they are: unpredictable. [20:17] Joe, who's relatively new to the Cowboys beat, has discovered what we've all come to know: A documentary about a team that hasn't won anything of consequence in 30 years is proof that the appeal of the Cowboys isn't about football.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Norm's Just Wondering, as he sits down with the guy who knows more about the Texas Rangers than your group chat ever will—Evan Grant, longtime beat reporter at The Dallas Morning News and a walking, talking baseball encyclopedia.Fresh off the July trade deadline frenzy, Evan joins Norm to talk through all the WTF just happened? moments surrounding the Rangers' roster moves. Did the front office finally crack open the checkbook? (Spoiler: Yes, and the luxury tax is feeling it.) Did they fix that offense? (Another spoiler: Not exactly.) From bullpen reinforcements to betting the house on arms over bats, Evan breaks down the logic—or lack thereof—behind the team's strategy.This episode's for anyone who's ever yelled “WHY ARE WE LIKE THIS?!” during a 2-run loss.

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SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss [1:07] the lack of progress in Micah Parsons' contract negotiations as well as Joe's pleasant surprises and concerns. Hint: Tyler Guyton's injury wasn't a good development for the offensive line, and you can probably guess in which category Mazi Smith falls. [25:43] Evan and Kevin analyze the upsurge in the Rangers' offense lately and how that might affect Chris Young's trade deadline plans. Evan says a power arm for the bullpen remains the primary goal. Plus, is Jacob deGrom tipping his pitches to the Angels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Joe Hoyt discuss [1:07] the lack of progress in Micah Parsons' contract negotiations as well as Joe's pleasant surprises and concerns. Hint: Tyler Guyton's injury wasn't a good development for the offensive line, and you can probably guess in which category Mazi Smith falls. [25:43] Evan and Kevin analyze the upsurge in the Rangers' offense lately and how that might affect Chris Young's trade deadline plans. Evan says a power arm for the bullpen remains the primary goal. Plus, is Jacob deGrom tipping his pitches to the Angels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [1:55] the furor over Jerry Jones' perceived slights of Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott. Bottom line: Just Jerry being Jerry. Calvin gives us his three big storylines going into camp, and Evan says the rankings mean there must be a lot of questions about the team. [38:40] Kevin asks Evan if the Rangers still have a playoff pulse, and Evan says it's hard to tell. [54:00] But they can still make a move for a reliever before the deadline. The guys note Scottie Scheffler's win in the British Open and the comparisons to Tiger Woods, which makes Evan crazy. [1:05:50] And the guys are down with WNBA players asking to get paid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Calvin Watkins discuss [1:55] the furor over Jerry Jones' perceived slights of Micah Parsons and Dak Prescott. Bottom line: Just Jerry being Jerry. Calvin gives us his three big storylines going into camp, and Evan says the rankings mean there must be a lot of questions about the team. [38:40] Kevin asks Evan if the Rangers still have a playoff pulse, and Evan says it's hard to tell. [54:00] But they can still make a move for a reliever before the deadline. The guys note Scottie Scheffler's win in the British Open and the comparisons to Tiger Woods, which makes Evan crazy. [1:05:50] And the guys are down with WNBA players asking to get paid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Shawn McFarland discuss [00:40] the Rangers' position at the All-Star break and what Chris Young should do. Do Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi, plus the imminent return of Jon Gray, change the narrative of a roller-coaster offense? What's Adolis Garcia's future with the Rangers? [26:46] As a dyed-in-the-wool New Englander, Shawn gives his take on new Cowboys' backup QB Joe Milton, a former Patriot, as the guys speculate on whether he's a legitimate backup to Dak Prescott. [36:16] They also discuss Cooper Flagg's summer season and Paige Bueckers' viral moment at a news conference.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Shawn McFarland discuss [00:40] the Rangers' position at the All-Star break and what Chris Young should do. Do Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi, plus the imminent return of Jon Gray, change the narrative of a roller-coaster offense? What's Adolis Garcia's future with the Rangers? [26:46] As a dyed-in-the-wool New Englander, Shawn gives his take on new Cowboys' backup QB Joe Milton, a former Patriot, as the guys speculate on whether he's a legitimate backup to Dak Prescott. [36:16] They also discuss Cooper Flagg's summer season and Paige Bueckers' viral moment at a news conference.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Joe Hoyt, covering the Cowboys in his return to the staff. [1:10] Kevin and Evan can't argue with the fact that Jacob deGrom was the only Ranger on the preliminary list for Tuesday's All-Star Game. Do they also fail to make any ripples at the trade deadline? Evan says he wouldn't have a problem if Chris Young played the cards in his hand. Kevin says he'd dangle Adolis Garcia in a deal. [22:10] Joe renders his two biggest questions for the Cowboys' season. The first: How will the offense assimilate George Pickens, who, despite massive talent, had problems in Pittsburgh. So far, so good. The other point? Tune in to find out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Joe Hoyt, covering the Cowboys in his return to the staff. [1:10] Kevin and Evan can't argue with the fact that Jacob deGrom was the only Ranger on the preliminary list for Tuesday's All-Star Game. Do they also fail to make any ripples at the trade deadline? Evan says he wouldn't have a problem if Chris Young played the cards in his hand. Kevin says he'd dangle Adolis Garcia in a deal. [22:10] Joe renders his two biggest questions for the Cowboys' season. The first: How will the offense assimilate George Pickens, who, despite massive talent, had problems in Pittsburgh. So far, so good. The other point? Tune in to find out.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Stars/SMU beat writer Lia Assimakopoulos to talk [1:00] about the Stars' new/old coach, Glen Gulutzan. Lia tells us what led Jim Nill to turn to a coach who's never won a playoff game after firing one who led them to three straight conference finals. [18:08] Lia also discusses the ratification of the House settlement in college sports, meaning schools can officially pay athletes. How will it work? How can they police it? Those are questions still to be answered. [28:15] And Evan despairs over the state of the Rangers, almost surely sellers at this point. Do they cash in Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Stars/SMU beat writer Lia Assimakopoulos to talk [1:00] about the Stars' new/old coach, Glen Gulutzan. Lia tells us what led Jim Nill to turn to a coach who's never won a playoff game after firing one who led them to three straight conference finals. [18:08] Lia also discusses the ratification of the House settlement in college sports, meaning schools can officially pay athletes. How will it work? How can they police it? Those are questions still to be answered. [28:15] And Evan despairs over the state of the Rangers, almost surely sellers at this point. Do they cash in Jacob deGrom and Nathan Eovaldi? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Mike Curtis, who covers the Mavs for The Dallas Morning News, to talk [00:52] about Wednesday's NBA draft and the dawn of the Cooper Flagg era. Mike provides updates on the signing of Daniel Gafford to an extension and what Kyrie Irving's next move might be, and the guys discuss how Jason Kidd might employ Flagg to accommodate not only Irving's absence but the overflow of big men on the roster. [28:56] Kevin and Evan hash out the Rangers' inability to score, now reaching record levels, and what that means as the team moves toward the trade deadline. Could Corey Seager be available? Not at the deadline. But after the season? Lots of hard decisions coming for Chris Young.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Mike Curtis, who covers the Mavs for The Dallas Morning News, to talk [00:52] about Wednesday's NBA draft and the dawn of the Cooper Flagg era. Mike provides updates on the signing of Daniel Gafford to an extension and what Kyrie Irving's next move might be, and the guys discuss how Jason Kidd might employ Flagg to accommodate not only Irving's absence but the overflow of big men on the roster. [28:56] Kevin and Evan hash out the Rangers' inability to score, now reaching record levels, and what that means as the team moves toward the trade deadline. Could Corey Seager be available? Not at the deadline. But after the season? Lots of hard decisions coming for Chris Young.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Shawn McFarland discuss the Rangers' season approaching the midway point in a special all baseball, all the time podcast. Who had Jacob deGrom being so good they'd have to hold him back? [14:50] Who had the offense in another funk? Josh Jung could be the latest to sit a few days after an extended slump, Evan says. The guys share their opinions on the biggest need when the trade deadline comes as well as what to do with Jon Gray once he comes back. [35:40] They also tell us if the Rangers make the playoffs and how far they go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Shawn McFarland discuss the Rangers' season approaching the midway point in a special all baseball, all the time podcast. Who had Jacob deGrom being so good they'd have to hold him back? [14:50] Who had the offense in another funk? Josh Jung could be the latest to sit a few days after an extended slump, Evan says. The guys share their opinions on the biggest need when the trade deadline comes as well as what to do with Jon Gray once he comes back. [35:40] They also tell us if the Rangers make the playoffs and how far they go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [2:30] the brilliance of Jacob deGrom and how the Rangers' pitching in general keeps them in the conversation in the AL West. Evan also gets to the heart of Marcus Semien's rebound and tells us whether he thinks the Rangers need more hitting at the deadline or a high-leverage reliever. [24:00] The guys also talk about the rumors about Jason Kidd's interest in the Knicks job. Is he really interested, or is he just using them for leverage for more money? And if he's really interested, why would the Knicks be a better job than the Mavs? Kevin also [33:00] goes over the House settlement approved by a federal judge, allowing NCAA schools the ability to pay athletes directly for the first time in college sports history. Officially, that is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [2:30] the brilliance of Jacob deGrom and how the Rangers' pitching in general keeps them in the conversation in the AL West. Evan also gets to the heart of Marcus Semien's rebound and tells us whether he thinks the Rangers need more hitting at the deadline or a high-leverage reliever. [24:00] The guys also talk about the rumors about Jason Kidd's interest in the Knicks job. Is he really interested, or is he just using them for leverage for more money? And if he's really interested, why would the Knicks be a better job than the Mavs? Kevin also [33:00] goes over the House settlement approved by a federal judge, allowing NCAA schools the ability to pay athletes directly for the first time in college sports history. Officially, that is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Tim Cowlishaw to discuss [00:20]  the buzz around Pete DeBoer's future with the Stars. Did his comments about Jake Oettinger after pulling him in Game 5 rise to the level of dismissal after reports of grumbling from the players? Tim gives his take on that as well as the possibility of trading Jason Robertson and stripping Jamie Benn of the ‘C' on his sweater. [21:15] Evan explains what's behind the IL for Rangers starters this year and what's up with new gloves for Jacob deGrom and Jack Leiter and how it may relate to the latter's success. Kevin questions whether the message is getting through to Rangers hitters and what Bruce Bochy needs to do at the top of the batting order. [42:50] And in the ever popular potpourri segment, the guys talk about Scottie Scheffler, the Byron Nelson and what's going on with the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

 SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Tim Cowlishaw to discuss [00:20]  the buzz around Pete DeBoer's future with the Stars. Did his comments about Jake Oettinger after pulling him in Game 5 rise to the level of dismissal after reports of grumbling from the players? Tim gives his take on that as well as the possibility of trading Jason Robertson and stripping Jamie Benn of the ‘C' on his sweater. [21:15] Evan explains what's behind the IL for Rangers starters this year and what's up with new gloves for Jacob deGrom and Jack Leiter and how it may relate to the latter's success. Kevin questions whether the message is getting through to Rangers hitters and what Bruce Bochy needs to do at the top of the batting order. [42:50] And in the ever popular potpourri segment, the guys talk about Scottie Scheffler, the Byron Nelson and what's going on with the College Football Playoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [00:30] the Stars' 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference finals, leaving them on the brink of elimination again. Would Pete DeBoer pay the price for the first team to make three straight conference titles without advancing? Kevin and Evan discuss the possibilities and what DeBoer has to delay vacation. [20:48] The guys agree the Rangers are on the clock to be buyers or sellers but argue over what they'd do in the outfield if Alejandro Osuna continues to play like he has since being called up. [56:50] And the sooner the Wings move to Dallas, the better the chance the Paige Bueckers effect becomes an actual thing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant discuss [00:30] the Stars' 3-1 deficit in the Western Conference finals, leaving them on the brink of elimination again. Would Pete DeBoer pay the price for the first team to make three straight conference titles without advancing? Kevin and Evan discuss the possibilities and what DeBoer has to delay vacation. [20:48] The guys agree the Rangers are on the clock to be buyers or sellers but argue over what they'd do in the outfield if Alejandro Osuna continues to play like he has since being called up. [56:50] And the sooner the Wings move to Dallas, the better the chance the Paige Bueckers effect becomes an actual thing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker welcome in Texas Rangers hitting coach Bret Boone (1:07) ahead of his side's series against the Blue Jays in Texas. He discusses his adjustment to the staff side of the game since getting hired earlier this month, what he's learned in his time with the team and his hitting-coach philosophy. Then, Jeff & Kevin get into the urgency for the Jays in this series and how they can top the premiere pitching in Texas. Later, Rangers analyst Evan Grant (28:15) sets the stage for the series and weighs in on why Texas' offence has dried up, what Boone brings to the clubhouse and Nathan Eovaldi's leadership for the rotation.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Lia Assimakopoulos and Brad Townsend to discuss [9:00] a busy time in Dallas sports. Besides describing the Wings' debut, Kevin asks Lia if the Stars have reached a tipping point with their third consecutive conference finals. What if they don't beat the Oilers and make the Stanley Cup Final? [20:08] Brad tells us how Scottie Scheffler, who won his third major over the weekend, has turned himself into the PGA Tour's most dominant player since Tiger Woods. [32:15] Brad also gives his take on Cooper Flagg, whom he calls the draft's best two-way prospect since LeBron James. [46:30] And Evan pinpoints what led to the collapse of the Rangers' bullpen and their best hopes of reconstructing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by Lia Assimakopoulos and Brad Townsend to discuss [9:00] a busy time in Dallas sports. Besides describing the Wings' debut, Kevin asks Lia if the Stars have reached a tipping point with their third consecutive conference finals. What if they don't beat the Oilers and make the Stanley Cup Final? [20:08] Brad tells us how Scottie Scheffler, who won his third major over the weekend, has turned himself into the PGA Tour's most dominant player since Tiger Woods. [32:15] Brad also gives his take on Cooper Flagg, whom he calls the draft's best two-way prospect since LeBron James. [46:30] And Evan pinpoints what led to the collapse of the Rangers' bullpen and their best hopes of reconstructing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington and Evan Grant are joined by staff writers Myah Taylor and Lia Assimakopoulos to talk [32:30] about the Stars' second round series against the Jets and [15:20] Friday's debut of the Wings and their new star, Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft. Evan tells us about the impact of Bret Boone as the Rangers' new hitting coach. And Kevin and Evan discuss [00:50] the second shocking development of the Mavs in the last three-and-a-half development: the Mavs moving from 11th to first in the lottery to earn the right to draft Cooper Flagg. Or at least we hope that's what Nico Harrison does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and Tim Cowlishaw discuss [8:20] the Stars' Game 7 win over Colorado and what it means going into the second round against the Jets. Tim reminds us that momentum is hit-and-miss in hockey, especially if your goalie is only occasionally great, as is the case with Jake Oettinger. [26:10] Evan explains what Chris Young wants from Bret Boone, the Rangers' new co-hitting coach. [41:30] Kevin says no franchise in the NBA has given up on better point guards than the Mavs, who traded Jason Kidd before his prime, let Steve Nash and Jalen Brunson walk, then traded Luka Doncic in his prime. That's at least three Hall of Famers. [56:30] The guys also discuss the Kentucky Derby and a contract extension for the Big 12's Brett Yormark.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SportsDay Insiders Kevin Sherrington, Evan Grant and David Moore convene on David's last podcast as he enters semi-retirement. [8:15] Before hitting the door, David tells us what the Cowboys were thinking before their early-round picks, in particular, and how they went for value over need. [27:20] Evan gives us the low, low-down on the Rangers' offense, including the awful chase numbers across the board and whether firing the hitting coaches or adding a bat is the answer. [48:30] Kevin points out the importance of the Stars' breakout Game 5 win and what Jake Oettinger's play portends going forward. And it's Nelson Week at Craig Ranch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss Roki Sasaki's MLB debut, how they would line up the Dodgers rotation, the latest oh Shohei Ohtani's pitching rehab, and all of their division and wild card winners. Then, Rays shortstop Chandler Simpson on when he first realized he was fast, watching Tony Gwynn on YouTube, talking trash on the basepath and his elite bunting ability. Later, Evan Grant previews the Rangers and Steve St. John previews the Royals. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 7:45 Alden Gonzalez 33:55 Chandler Simpson 43:27 Rangers preview w/ Evan Grant 48:54 Royals preview w/ Steven St. John 54:05 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss Roki Sasaki's MLB debut, how they would line up the Dodgers rotation, the latest oh Shohei Ohtani's pitching rehab, and all of their division and wild card winners. Then, Rays shortstop Chandler Simpson on when he first realized he was fast, watching Tony Gwynn on YouTube, talking trash on the basepath and his elite bunting ability. Later, Evan Grant previews the Rangers and Steve St. John previews the Royals. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BleacherTweets 7:45 Alden Gonzalez 33:55 Chandler Simpson 43:27 Rangers preview w/ Evan Grant 48:54 Royals preview w/ Steven St. John 54:05 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices