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Rog and Rory Smith are joined by comedian and Executive Director of Wrexham AFC Humphrey Ker to break down all of the day's action on the latest episode of Night Cup, including a Netherlands vs Japan thriller that may have been one of the best games of the tournament so far. Is it finally Japan's time to make a deep run? Plus, Germany get off to a hot start with a dominant victory over Curacao. Could Die Mannschaft be poised to win it all? Then, Ivory Coast vs Ecuador and a look ahead to tomorrow's games. Your daily World Cup coverage delivered to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4gjYPJpJoin us in Seattle on June 19 for Match Day Live!: https://mibcourage.co/4a1hCWhSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this hour of Live Bet Sunday, host Scott Seidenberg gives live updates of the UFC Freedom 250, Stanley Cup Final Game 6, and Sunday Night Baseball. Also, joining the show is Nick Whalen, Rotowire Senior Analyst, to recap the NBA Finals and preview the 2027 NBA season. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Live Bet Sunday, host Scott Seidenberg previews Stanley Cup Final Game 6 and UFC. Also, joining the show is Jonathan Davis, VSiN Hockey Analyst, to talk more Stanley Cup Final. Also, joining the show is Dave Ross, VSiN By The Books & First Strike, to preview UFC Freedom 250. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Live Bet Sunday, host Scott Seidenberg is joined by Greg Peterson, Host of The Baseball Betting Show, to discuss his thoughts on MLB. Scott also gives live updates and bets of UFC Freedom 250 and the Stanley Cup.  Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On Sunday, the tournament's dark horses enter the chat. This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we reflect on Australia's shock 2-0 win against Türkiye, and celebrate Scotland's historic result against Haiti. We also catch you up on Qatar's last minute equaliser, and an intriguing game between Brazil and Morocco. Then we preview Sunday's action: historic winners Germany take on new boys Curacao, and elsewhere, it's a day of dark horses. Netherlands vs Japan and Ivory Coast vs Ecuador. We round off the day with Sweden vs Tunisia, and catch you up on Sweden's crazy qualifying story. Betty takes on Larry Nance Jr in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and we react to the New York Knicks' historic win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Alex Abnos, Jeff Rueter, Jack Snape and Ewan Murray to discuss the latest action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Stevey Clarke's Scots are up and running at the World Cup! John McGinn with the goal that clinched the win. Definitely worth the 90 minutes of sleep, eh Jim?Pete, Jim & Vish (with the assistance of a few cans of Carabao) pulled all-nighters and were richly rewarded by some cracking football. Plus, Guy Mowbray unzips Brazil & Pete re-ignites a very confusing feud with Tim Cahill.Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets hereFind us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this hour of VSiN Weekend Morning Line, hosts John Jastremski and Will Hill recap the NBA Finals and look ahead to the Stanley Cup Final, World Cup, UFC Freedom and Sunday's MLB card. Brandon Kravitz joins the show and helps the hosts talk about the NBA Finals. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Ready Set Bet, hosts Matt Brown and Mike Somich talk about the NBA Finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Final, MLB Slate, NFL totals, Golf, World Cup, UFC 250, and College Baseball in Omaha. Also Dave Ross joins the show and helps the hosts go over UFC 250 Freedom and what bets he likes for the event. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of VSiN Weekend Morning Line, hosts John Jastremski and Will Hill are joined by Dennis Bernstein who helps them talk about the Stanley Cup Final. The hosts recap the NBA Finals and look ahead to the World Cup, UFC Freedom and Sunday's MLB card. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of VSiN Weekend Morning Line, hosts John Jastremski and Will Hill are joined by Dave Ross to help talk about UFC 250 Freedom and who he likes on that card.The hosts recap the NBA Finals and look ahead to the Stanley Cup Final, World Cup, and Sunday's MLB card. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Live Bet Sunday, hosts Femi Abebefe and Joe Ceraulo are joined by Lou Finocchiaro, VSiN Contributor & Handicapper, to break down the College World Series and UFC Freedom 250. Femi and Joe also give live updates of the FIFA World Cup and Sunday's MLB slate. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this hour of Live Bet Saturday, Scott Seidenberg covers game five of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks. Greg Peterson also joins the show to talk about betting on some MLB.  Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Scott Seidenberg on Live Bet Saturday as he covers the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, and World Cup action, along with MLB updates and betting insights. Jake Hasan also joins the show. Don't miss the latest sports news and expert analysis! Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Live Bet Saturday, host Scott Seidenberg discusses World Cup betting strategies with guest Adam Zdroik, covering the Brazil vs. Morocco match and upcoming games like Scotland vs. Haiti. Scott also previews game five of the NBA Finals/game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final. Brandon Kravitz also joins the show. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Live Bet Saturday, Scott Seidenberg discusses the Spurs vs. Knicks game, analyzes the Stanley Cup Final with guest Josh Inglis, and shares betting insights on upcoming matchups. David Bearman joins the show to talk about the NBA Finals, too. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Live Bet Sunday, hosts Femi Abebefe and Joe Ceraulo are joined by Jonathan Davis, VSiN Hockey Analyst, to discuss the Stanley Cup Final. Femi and Joe also give live updates of the FIFA World Cup and Sunday's MLB slate.  Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Live Bet Sunday, hosts Femi Abebefe and Joe Ceraulo discuss the Stanley Cup Final and aftermath of the NBA Finals. They also give live updates of the FIFA World Cup and Sunday's MLB slate. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Ready Set Bet, hosts Matt Brown and Mike Somich talk about the NBA Finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Final, MLB Slate, NFL totals, Golf, World Cup, UFC 250, and College Baseball in Omaha. Greg Peterson also joins the show and helps the hosts talk about the Sunday slate of games for the MLB. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of Ready Set Bet, hosts Matt Brown and Mike Somich talk about the NBA Finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Final, MLB Slate, NFL totals, Golf, World Cup, UFC 250, and College Baseball in Omaha. Chris Vasile joins the show to discuss the World Cup and does USA have a chance? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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On the latest installment of The Deuce, Presented by Allstate, USMNT legend Clint Dempsey and Rog react to the team's big win over Paraguay in Los Angeles. They discuss Christian Pulisic's standout contributions, Folarin Balogun's two-goal performance, and what this win means for the team's confidence. Plus, they talk about Gio Reyna's intricate outside-of-the-foot goal and whether this team can keep winning over home fans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Morning Cupdate, brought to you by The Home Depot.In today's show, we reflect on that seismic win for the USMNT - we celebrate performances across the park, including those of Christian Pulisic and Florian Balogun. We also review Canada's first ever point at the World Cup. And then we catch you up on everything you need to know ahead of Saturday's games: Qatar v Switzerland, Brazil v Morocco, Haiti v Scotland, and Australia v Türkiye. We bring you up to speed on the battles to look out for, like Vinicius Jr vs Achraf Hakimi. Betty takes on former USMNT midfielder Kyle Beckerman in Morning Cupdate vs The Night Cup, and we tell you about the Scottish fan who's walked from Santa Monica to Boston. Never tell a Scotsman what he can and cannay do!Tune into Nightcup live following the final game of the day: https://mibcourage.co/4v2FgKgShop the Men in Blazers Go Go USA Collection: https://mibcourage.co/43BGYpZSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rog and Rory are joined by former US men's midfielder Kyle Beckerman to break down the United States' thumping win over Paraguay and answer the question....are the US Men ever going to lose again? Did Flo Balogun's performance just catch the eyes of some of Europe's elite clubs? And Gio Reyna shows exactly why he made the team. Plus, why this team now looks like Pochettino's Tottenham, and how deep can the US actually go in the tournament? Finally, Rory and Rog sample LA staple Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles.Check out the Men in Blazers Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4qIb2L1Sign up for our newsletters: https://mibcourage.co/4rA5fGzJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/9dUpP2pHHUSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Pablo Maurer as the USA begin their World Cup campaign. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

We've had our first gubbing of the World Cup! And from the 'main hosts' USA against Paraguay! Marcus, Luke and Vish react to a historic day for both the US and Canada after Jesse Marsch's men drew with Bosnia and Herzegovina – all enhanced by Michael Bublé, of course.Elsewhere, England get robbed in Kansas City and move their training next to a notorious dogging site, while Scotland fans are already making their mark in Boston. Plus, who would you rather literally be in the trenches with: Jason Cundy or Jamie O'Hara?Get your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets here.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Daily Juice is back for Saturday, June 13th, 2026 with a loaded betting card featuring the NBA Finals, international soccer, and a World Cup futures play. Can the Knicks even the series against San Antonio? Matt breaks down his favorite player props from Game 5, plus a pair of soccer wagers with value.

The most watched sporting event in the world has not been without its controversies, including high ticket prices and transport costs, as well as rows over visas and concerns about security. But, we wanted to hear from supporters. We bring together three world cup super-fans, including Craig who has walked across the United States to see his team compete. “Football is the universal language of the world,” he tells us. “That is just fact no matter where you travel, no matter where you go.” We also hear from guests in Jordan, Curacao in the Caribbean, Cape Verde and Uzbekistan. They share their excitement of watching their countries take part for the first time.

On Friday's Football at Four on 973 ESPN South Jersey, Inside the Birds' Adam Caplan takes a deeper dive on the positives and concerns as the team finished off their off-season program this week.► Subscribe to our Patreon Channel for exclusive information not seen or heard anywhere else and become among smartest Birds fans out there (just ask our members!!) + get all of our shows commercial free+get a chance to chat with us one-on-one every week!!https://www.patreon.com/insidethebirds► Sign up for our newsletter! • Visit http://eepurl.com/hZU4_n.►Support our sponsors!!► Camden Apothecary: https://camdenapothecary.com/Follow the Hosts!► Follow our Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/InsideBirds► Follow Geoff Mosher on Twitter: https://twitter.com/geoffpmosher► Follow Adam Caplan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caplannfl► Follow Sam Finkel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sam_finkelNFL insider veterans take an in-depth look that no other show can offer! Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date with the latest news, rumors, and discussions.For more, be sure to check out our official website: https://www.insidethebirds.com.

Before anyone had finished settling into their seats in Omaha, West Virginia had already announced its arrival.The Mountaineers made history Friday afternoon by earning the program's first-ever College World Series victory, defeating a resiliet Troy squad, 7-5, in a game packed with momentum swings, clutch hits and unforgettable moments. From a daring steal of home in the opening inning to another display of the lineup's remarkable depth, WVU once again found contributions from throughout the roster. Big hits came from unexpected places, and Division II transfer Ian Korn delivered the longest outing of his season to secure the biggest win of his career. In this episode, the “Guys” break down a memorable day in Omaha and explain why this Mountaineer team continues to prove that its greatest strength is the collective effort of the entire roster. The victory sends West Virginia into the winner's bracket of the College World Series, where an even greater opportunity awaits on Sunday. As always, the conversation includes Hoppy's Obvious Observations and the story of an incredible Mountaineer fan's trip to Omaha.

The Saturday Edition of the Good Morning Football Podcast looks back at Fmr NFL WR Adam Theilen discussing the Vikings future with Kyler Murray now in the QB room. Super Bowl Champion Ndamukong Suh looks at the Rams defense and the addition of Myles Garrett. Plus, Kyle helps celebrate the 40th anniversary of 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' with an NFL slant! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of Kyle Brandt's Best Cuts from the Week of 6/8/2026: Patriots AFC Favorites? Mayfield Future Seahawks still contenders Starting the #1 overall pick Trouble for Texans? Bears surprise hope Kyler Murray starting Moore for the Bills New Look Ravens 10 Takes with Kyle Brandt is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Live Bet Saturday, hosts Femi Abebefe and Ben Stevens discuss the FIFA World Cup, featuring insights from soccer analyst Brad Thomas. Key highlights include Qatar's dramatic equalizer against Switzerland and betting strategies for upcoming matches. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Live Bet Saturday, hosts Femi Abebefe and Ben Stevens discuss NBA Finals Game 5, World Cup matches, and MLB betting insights. Greg Peterson joins the show to provide expert analysis and betting strategies on the MLB. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Live Bet Saturday, Ben Stevens and Femi Abebefe discusses the NBA Finals, focusing on the Knicks' historic comeback and game analysis with guest Mitch Lawrence from Sirius XM. Key betting insights and updates on the College World Series are also covered. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Live Bet Saturday, Ben Stevens and Femi Abebefe discuss the World Cup match between Brazil and Morocco, betting odds, and major sports events, including the NBA Finals and College World Series. Jonathan Davis joins the show to talk about the Stanley Cup Final, too. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN Pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week's Best of Dolphins episode is packed with insight, analysis, and debate as the guys take a closer look at the future of the franchise under its new leadership. Kyle Crabbs joins the show to break down Miami's biggest roster questions, including whether Chop Robinson is ready for a breakout season, the development of Jonah Savaiinaea, the Dolphins' evolving defensive identity, and several key position battles heading into training camp. Omar Kelly also stops by to discuss the latest from minicamp, sharing his thoughts on Quinn Ewers' impressive offseason, the Dolphins' quarterback situation, and whether Miami is doing enough to create real competition behind center. Plus, Joe and Hollywood discuss the organization's fresh start under a new regime, why Dolphins fans are desperate for sustained success after decades of frustration, and whether the franchise has finally moved beyond the Tua Tagovailoa era and the lingering drama that surrounded recent seasons. From roster battles and quarterback debates to the long-term direction of the team, this episode covers everything Dolphins fans need to know.

Matt Davies to joined by Dan Cook and Pete Blackburn for their second scouting report of the summer as they put together a 24 man shortlist of midfielders Nottingham Forest could consider this summer. We also discuss a report linking Forest with Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira. #nffc #nottinghamforest

Championship teams are built on dominant defense. In this episode, Wayne Breezie examines whether the 49ers have enough talent, coaching, and star power to reclaim their place as the NFL's best defense.

Larry Smith, Brad Sturdy & Mike Cagley are the IlliniGuys & this is the Sports Spectacular heard on over 20+ stations in IL, IA & MO weekly. This week they talk: Illini Hoopsters Back in C-U Illini Football Recruiting Update Matt Brown Talks College Sports Craziness Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This episode of On The Bench covers Florida State's recent run of commitments over the past few days. The episode also covered camps, official visits, and baseball/softball landing transfers from the portal. You can subscribe to On The Bench, X's and Noles, and Beyond The Bench on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify. As always, five-star reviews and comments on Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Also, you can watch the show on YouTube now. We'll do live streams as well, and you can get notifications on when we're live by subscribing to our YouTube channel.

The football's only just kicked off, but this World Cup has already seen its fair share of controversy. With a Somali referee barred from entering the US, Fifa president Gianni Infantino cosying up to Donald Trump and accusations of price gouging and cash grabbing, fans have been left with mixed emotions about the tournament. Annie Kelly speaks to the sportswriter and columnist Jonathan Liew. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Phil Perry opens up the notebook and shares his five major takeaways from the Patriots' three minicamp practices to close out the offseason program ahead of training camp next month.   0:00- Takeaway #1: Drake Maye looks ready to take a Year 3 leap at quarterback 13:20- Takeaway #2: The bromance is forming between Drake Maye and A.J. Brown 20:25- Takeaway #3: No competitive reps from Christian Gonzalez during minicamp 30:00- Takeaway #4: Plans are taking shape along the offensive line 34:40- Takeaway #5: The two positions of need for the team ahead of training camp

The Cold War was a huge battle for hearts and minds — a true “people's war.” But where did the “people's game” fit into it? In their new book, Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches, Tony Shaw and Alan McDougall explore the surprising and fascinating links between football and the global struggle between capitalism and communism. From East Germany's famous victory over West Germany at the 1974 World Cup to North Korea's remarkable run in 1966, they show how football became much more than a game. Tony and Alan reveal how football was used to support democracies, strengthen dictatorships, and win influence in the developing world. These matches gave people a rare glimpse of life on the “other side” of the Iron Curtain — sometimes bringing enemies closer together, and sometimes helping to spark unrest and revolution. Packed with legendary players, unforgettable goals, and controversies both on and off the pitch, this is a wonderfully rich history of how the Cold War shaped football — and how football, in turn, shaped the Cold War. Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode460 Help me preserve Cold War history via a simple monthly donation, You'll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and receive a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank-you, and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, we also welcome one-off tips via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://coldwarconversations.com/store/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONTINUE  THE COLD WAR CONVERSATION o BlueSky ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/coldwarpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Threads ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@coldwarconversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Twitter/X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ o Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a look at the Chicago Bears. Hosts Sara Walsh, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te'o, and Willie Colon answer if the Chicago Bears are under the microscope in 2026. Then they look at the 5 most important people to Lamar Jackson’s success. What’s your favorite Baker Mayfield moment of all time?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Two of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with a Throwdown. Hosts Sara Walsh, Kyle Brandt, Manti Te’o and Willie Colon discuss which team has the best weapons in the NFC North and which former player do they wish spent their entire career with 1 organization. Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss his second year in the league. Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford wakes up with "GMFB" to discuss new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup descends on North America this week, bringing with it billions of viewers, billions of dollars, and no shortage of political controversy. But according to Financial Times columnist Simon Kuper, none of that is new - the tournament has always reflected the world around it. On GZERO World, Kuper and Ian Bremmer discuss how national teams have become flashpoints in debates over immigration and identity, why FIFA remains one of the world's most powerful and least accountable organizations, how Iran's World Cup campaign could become a geopolitical spectacle, and what the tournament reveals about nationalism, belonging, and power in the modern world. Yet for all the politics, money, and controversy surrounding the tournament, Kuper argues the World Cup remains one of the few events capable of captivating entire countries and bringing billions of people together. The result is a tournament that reflects the hopes, divisions, and identities of the nations watching it.  Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of A Numbers Game hosts Gill Alexander and Kelley Bydlon break down the MLB, Tennis, The World Cup, NBA Finals, and The Stanley Cup Final. Dave Ross joins the show and helps the hosts talk about UFC Freedom 250 going into every bout that Dave likes on the card. Also Matt Grissom joins the show and helps talk about the College World Series. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this hour of VSiN By The Books hosts Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis are joined with Jack Collins to help go over the World Cup and who he thinks will win it all this year. The hosts go into the Daily Diamond. Lou Finocchiaro also joins the show and helps break down UFC Freedom 250, College World Series and the NHL Stanley Cup Final. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.