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St. Louis Battlehawks head coach Ricky Proehl joins the Chris & Amy show live in studio to talk about how proud he was of the roster for the strong regular season they had, why coaching is a lot like being a parent--adjusting how you coach for different players, how he's trying to follow the expectations set by Charlie Army & Dick Vermeil, learning his role when Torry Holt was drafted in the 1st round and having two players already signed for NFL camps.

In hour 4 of The Drive, Zach and Phil finish their conversation on how Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon are viewed as trade assets. We pivot to the Broncos as they start mandatory minicamp this week. How much of Bo Nix will we see, as he is still recovering from his offseason surgery? Will Jaylen Waddle "pop" on offense even without the team in full pads? What are the biggest things the guys will be looking out for at Broncos practices this week? With the Jonothan Cooper situation, will Jonah Ellis be moved back to edge rusher? Will Jahdae Barron assume a larger role in this year's defense? We wrap up the show reacting to the Broncos bringing in a few UFL players from the St. Louis Battlehawks. Did the Broncos need more depth at wide receiver? What do the guys make of the Broncos bringing in a kick returner? Could he be the replacement for Marvin Mims if Mims is traded this offseason? 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Phil react to the Broncos bringing in a few UFL players from the St. Louis Battlehawks. Did the Broncos need more depth at wide receiver? What do the guys make of the Broncos bringing in a kick returner? Could he be the replacement for Marvin Mims if Mims is traded this offseason? We react to the Carolina Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup last night, making it 4 straight years the Avalanche have lost to a team that did not go on to win the championship. Are we not being critical enough of the Avalanche after falling short of their expectations so many times?  How have the Avs fallen short so many times as favorites to win the Cup? We react to JK Dobbins calling his shot to lead the NFL in rushing and to stay healthy throughout the season. We react to the NBA championship betting odds for next season. How likely are the Nuggets to win their second franchise championship? Have the Nuggets fallen out of a championship window with how many teams are ahead of them?  

Saturday marks the final game of the 2026 season for the United Football League. The UFL’s United Bowl III kicks off at 2PM CDT Saturday on ABC. Spring professional football’s championship game will take place in Washington, DC at Audi Stadium.  The hometown DC Defenders (7-4) defend their 2025 UFL title against the upstart expansion Louisville Kings (also 7-4). Abundant sunshine and a steamy 90 degrees will greet the players and fans at Saturday’s championship game to end the UFL’s third season. There will likely be a good crowd of more than 15,000 in the stands (the stadium holds 20,000) and a television audience of more than 1 million watching on ABC. At some point soon, the UFL owners will meet to review the season and make decisions about the future. Let’s give a preview of what I think that meeting will entail. A review of the 2026 UFL season – the OK, the “Meh”, and the downright ugly The third year for any new business should show its owners that the venture is making positive strides.  If the business is not already profitable, the annual losses should be getting smaller by the year as the business gains favor with the buying public. For the UFL, those primary measures are home team attendance (and revenues) and national television ratings. Let’s start with the Ugly. Home attendance dropped again in 2026 Each of the eight UFL teams played five home games in the 10-game regular season. The St. Louis Battlehawks (playing in a 60,000 domed football stadium) drew more than 23,000 per game to lead the UFL in home attendance once again in 2026.  Despite the positive attendance, the cost for the lease at the Dome at America’s Center (formerly known as the Edward Jones Dome) in St. Louis is also likely the highest paid by the UFL. The expansion Louisville Kings came in second with more than 11,000 fans per home opener. Another expansion franchise, the Columbus Aviators finished third with 10,362 paying customers per home game in 2026. The other five UFL franchises failed to average 10,000 fans per game with the two Texas teams (Dallas and Houston) coming in last with 6,185 and 5,683 per game respectively. Birmingham (which plays in UAB’s home football stadium) and St. Louis played their home games in traditional football stadiums. The other six UFL franchises played the 2026 season in smaller soccer venues.  Lease costs for these soccer stadiums are lower than the cost of most traditional football stadiums.  Home television viewers are less likely to be turned-off by seeing small crowds if played in a 20,000 seat soccer stadium. The UFL home team attendance figures have declined in each of the league’s three seasons. The 2024 season produced an average of 12,800 fans. In 2025, the UFL dropped to 12,168 per game. This year’s 10,500 average marked a 14% decline from 2025. Ouch. It means that the public (even with affordable ticket prices of $20-30 available) simply is not very excited about the UFL’s on-field product. Now for the “Meh” – Television ratings in 2026 were relatively flat vs. 2025 I remember reading an article a few years ago which claimed that the UFL needed to draw more than one million television viewers per game in order to have a chance to turn a profit. Well, that didn’t happen again this year, either. The Friday night prime time game on FOX produced consistent numbers. The ratings showed a reliable audience of 600-700,000 viewers on Friday nights during the 7PM to 10PM Central time period. That may sound good until you know the rest of the story.  The FOX Friday night audience for UFL games was mired in last place all season when compared to programming on competitors CBS, NBC, and ABC. FOX Sports (a part-owner of the UFL) cannot be pleased with their investment after three seasons. Ditto for Disney’s ESPN brand. The sports giant also owns a piece of the UFL.  They televised one or more weekly UFL games via ESPN and/or corporate affiliate, ABC. The 2026 ratings for the Saturday and Sunday UFL games on ABC continue to show the highest viewership.  At least four regular season games on ABC topped the one million mark during the first nine weeks of the UFL season. That meant only 11% of the first nine weeks of UFL games in 2026 produced a television audience of one million or more. If the league’s original goal was to reach one million viewers per televised game, the UFL continues to fall woefully short of that target. The “OK” – the spring football league continues to innovate and try harder UFL ownership includes the aforementioned FOX Sports and ESPN along with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, his ex-wife Dany Garcia, Redbird Capital Partners, and billionaire Mike Repole. Repole bought his way into the UFL following the 2025 season.  His ownership percentage and who he purchased it from have yet to be disclosed. It has been new owner Mike Repole who pushed to move UFL teams into smaller soccer venues in 2026. He also gave the green light to relocate UFL franchises away from San Antonio, Memphis, and Detroit in favor of Columbus (OH), Louisville, and Orlando for this season. Those three non-NFL cities produced slightly improved attendance figures and saved money with significantly lower lease costs.  However, none of the three teams turned a profit based on their gate receipts. Despite his personal energy, Mike Repole’s promotional skills and tinkering with the UFL simply hasn’t paid off.  League attendance went down in 2026 while television ratings were flat. The effort is commendable. The UFL’s massive annual losses, though, continue. What should the UFL owners do at their next meeting following the 2026 season? Let’s make an assumption that the UFL loses (just my guess here) $50 million in 2026.  That would mark the third consecutive year of significant losses for the latest spring football experiment. Non-corporate UFL owners such as Dwayne Johnson and his ex-wife, Dany Garcia, should be ready to exit as owners by now. They cannot be pleased with losing millions of their own money every year.  The cash losses by the UFL show no sign of abatement should the league continue into 2027.  Johnson and Garcia lost big bucks with the XFL, too.  They have now been losing even more money with the UFL for three seasons. Why should they stick around? Redbird Capital Partners might fly away at the next owner’s meeting, too. The private equity investor claims over $10 billion in managed assets.  Redbird’s website currently displays the UFL as one of 36 different major investments for the company.  The UFL’s continuing annual losses are a negative.  Don’t be surprised if they, too, wish to move on at the next UFL owners meeting. FOX Sports may have a different perspective on the UFL. The NFL on FOX could end within the next five years at the end of the network’s latest contract. FOX Sports could, perhaps, envision the UFL becoming a potential future fall competitor for the NFL.  The fledgling American Football League of the 1960’s did it.  However, it took ten years for the NFL to eventually gobble-up their competitor. Let’s say that I’m wrong about FOX Sports’ long-term thinking on the UFL.  They really don’t need the UFL for programming and might be ready to pull the plug at the next owners meeting. How are ESPN and ABC feeling about the UFL right now? Mounting annual losses by the UFL are (effectively) petty cash for Disney.  The current spring positioning of the UFL season fills a major weekend programming need for ESPN and ABC.  There aren’t a lot of major sports events available to fill air time on ESPN from April through June. An important item to remember is that the NFL sold its NFL Network to ESPN earlier in 2026 in return for a 10% ownership stake in ESPN.  ESPN and ABC must now seriously consider doing whatever the NFL wants with respect to the UFL.  They could vote to stick with the UFL or decide to shut it down for good this summer. That leaves the enthusiastic billionaire UFL investor Mike Repole. Repole jumped into the UFL dumpster fire with both feet last year.  Most billionaires get rich by being very shrewd in business. I suspect that Mike Repole (if he sticks around for another year or more) sees the UFL eventually becoming a partner with the NFL down the road.  He appears to be a risk-taker willing to swing for the fences. Should the NFL ever decide to invest in the UFL as a spring football partner, Mike Repole’s investment gamble could pay off handsomely. Than again, the NFL has plenty of its own billionaire owners, too.  Their luxury cruise liner isn’t likely to throw a life preserver to Mike Repole or any of his other UFL ownership partners anytime soon. The UFL’s third year financial condition reminds me of a 1977 Harry Chapin song. “The Dance Band on the Titanic” featured some rather clever lyrics and an upbeat melody.  In the musical version, the ship’s band was trying to create a musical diversion just as the massive boat began to sink. One line of the song says,“The iceberg’s on the starboard bow – Won’t you dance with me?” This next meeting of the UFL owners is likely to be a dandy. 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Join Kyle and Zach for our 2026 UFL Playoffs preview.The regular season is done and the field is set. We break down the final playoff picture and preview both semifinal matchups ahead of Sunday's doubleheader.First, the DC Defenders head to Daytona Beach to face the Orlando Storm - a playoff trilogy after Orlando won both regular season meetings. Then, the Louisville Kings take on the St. Louis Battlehawks at the Battledome with a trip to the United Bowl on the line.We go game by game, break down the key storylines, and give our picks - including our United Bowl prediction.Follow @UFL_Weekly on X and subscribe to @UFLWeekly on YouTube.If you enjoyed the show, share it with a fellow fan or leave a quick review - it helps more than you know.See you for the United Bowl.

In the second hour of the show, guests include St. Louis Battlehawks offensive lineman Sincere Haynesworth, as well as Levi Weaver, writer of "The Windup" an MLB Newsletter for The Athletic!

In the first hour of Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley is joined by author Will Saulsbery, author of "50 Forgotten Cardinals," to discuss the book and some Cardinals players throughout history who might bring back some memories! In the second hour of the show, guests include St. Louis Battlehawks offensive lineman Sincere Haynesworth, as well as Levi Weaver, writer of "The Windup" an MLB Newsletter for The Athletic!

In hour two of the show, guests include St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Travis Feeney, as well as Rene Knott, for our weekly segment of Building Community, presented by Busey Bank!

Matt Pauley brings you tonight's Sports Open Line, where he talks with Joe Roderick of STL Sports Central, as he does every time Cardinals baseball is postponed! Then, City SC talk ahead of their clash with Austin tomorrow, with Jen Siess, pre/postgame host for City SC soccer on Y98! In hour two of the show, guests include St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker Travis Feeney, as well as Rene Knott, for our weekly segment of Building Community, presented by Busey Bank!

Matt Pauley has a jam-packed edition of Sports Open Line, and in the first hour, he is joined by KMOX's own Kevin Wheeler to recap today's Cardinals win over the Athletics, as well as Francisco X. Rivera, broadcaster for MLS on Apple TV, who was on the call for last night's City SC win over LAFC! Right off the top of the second hour, Matt talks with St. Louis Battlehawks cornerback and St. Louis native Daniel Isom, and then we shift over to the PGA Championship, as KMOX Golf editor Dan Reardon joins the show! We wrap it up with our weekly segment of Building Community, and this week's guest is Elvir Kafedzic, City 2 Assistant Coach, presented by Busey Bank.

Right off the top of the second hour, Matt Pauley talks with St. Louis Battlehawks cornerback and St. Louis native Daniel Isom, and then we shift over to the PGA Championship, as KMOX Golf editor Dan Reardon joins the show! We wrap it up with our weekly segment of Building Community, and this week's guest is Elvir Kafedzic, City 2 Assistant Coach, presented by Busey Bank.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs second round is heating up, and the Korner Booth crew has you fully covered. In the West, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves evened their series against the San Antonio Spurs at 2-2 after a massive Game 4 performance. Edwards dropped 36 points, 16 of them in the fourth quarter, as Minnesota rallied back to knot the series. The big story? Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected for throwing an elbow toward Wolves big Naz Reid early in the second quarter, and despite the no-suspension ruling, his absence opened the paint wide open for Minnesota to take over down the stretch. With Game 5 looming in San Antonio, this series is far from over. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder continue to make the Los Angeles Lakers look overmatched. The Thunder have yet to lose in the 2026 playoffs, and OKC's depth, defense, and efficiency, combined with too many Lakers turnovers, resulted in a third-straight double-digit victory. LA is on the brink of elimination and running out of answers against the defending champs. In the East, the New York Knicks made a statement, sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers out of the postseason. The Knicks advanced behind a swarming defense and a red-hot offense, with Miles McBride, starting in the wake of OG Anunoby's injury absence, dropping 25 points on 7-for-9 shooting from three in the clinching Game 4. New York is rolling and looks like a genuine Eastern Conference Finals threat. Then there's the Pistons-Cavs series, which has the makings of a classic. The top-seeded Detroit Pistons hold a 2-1 series lead after dropping a wild Game 3 to Cleveland. James Harden answered the bell with nine fourth-quarter points as the Cavs got clutch baskets down the stretch to earn their first win of the series. Can Detroit close it out, or will Cleveland's experience flip this thing around? We break it all down. On the football side, UFL Week 8 is upon us, with the playoff picture getting clearer by the week. Coming out of Week 7, the St. Louis Battlehawks improved to 5-2 with a 31-20 win over Columbus, the Louisville Kings crushed the DC Defenders 30-13 to snap their five-game winning streak, the Birmingham Stallions survived the Dallas Renegades 21-17 in overtime, and the Orlando Storm earned their fifth straight victory. With three weeks left in the regular season, every game matters, and we've got the full breakdown. And finally, breaking NFL news. After nine seasons with the Cleveland Browns, tight end David Njoku is heading to Los Angeles, signing a one-year deal with the Chargers worth up to $8 million. Njoku joins a Chargers tight end room that already includes Oronde Gadsden and Charlie Kolar, giving Justin Herbert and offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel one of the most dangerous position groups in football heading into 2026. We give our full take on the fit and what it means for the Chargers' Super Bowl window. #NBAPlayoffs #NBA2026 #Timberwolves #Spurs #AnthonyEdwards #Wembanyama #OKCThunder #Lakers #Knicks #76ers #Pistons #Cavaliers #UFL #UFLWeek8 #DavidNjoku #Chargers #NFLNews #KornerBoothPodcast

In the second hour, Matt Pauley chats with the UFL leading rusher, Jarveon Howard, running back for the St. Louis Battlehawks! Then, he is joined by Jacob Cersosimo to talk some Cards baseball and the team exceeding expectations.

In the first hour of Sports Open Line, you'll hear plenty of reaction from Matt Pauley on today's Cards game, plus then he talks with MLB.com writer and Seeing Red podcast co-host Will Leitch, and then we open up the phone lines to hear from you! In the second hour, Matt chats with the UFL leading rusher, Jarveon Howard, running back for the St. Louis Battlehawks! Then, he is joined by Jacob Cersosimo to talk some Cards baseball and the team exceeding expectations.

The 2026 NBA Playoffs first round is officially complete, and it delivered drama from start to finish. In the biggest upset of the opening round, the Philadelphia 76ers knocked out the #2 seed Boston Celtics in a gripping Game 7 victory, 109-100, sending shockwaves through the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominance with a commanding sweep of the Phoenix Suns, cementing OKC as a legitimate championship contender heading into the second round. The Minnesota Timberwolves proved they're no longer a feel-good story; they're a real threat to take down the defending Western Conference powerhouse, the Denver Nuggets. In the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors went the distance in a bruising seven-game series before Cleveland punched their ticket to round two. The Detroit Pistons survived a feisty Orlando Magic squad, the New York Knicks made a statement by dominating the Atlanta Hawks, the Los Angeles Lakers narrowly escaped Houston in a hard-fought battle, and the San Antonio Spurs handled the Portland Trail Blazers convincingly. We break down every first-round series, the key performances, turning points, upsets, and what each team needs to do to advance deep into the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Then we shift over to the gridiron for a full Week 6 UFL recap. The St. Louis Battlehawks got things started Thursday night with a dominant 16-3 road win over the Louisville Kings — a statement performance that has St. Louis looking like a force in the UFL standings. Friday, the Columbus Aviators bounced back in a big way, defeating the Houston Gamblers 24-17 in a game that answered some serious questions about Columbus's resilience. Saturday's action saw the DC Defenders dismantle the Dallas Renegades 24-6 at home in convincing fashion. The weekend closed out with one of the best games of the UFL season so far, the Birmingham Stallions pulled off a 20-17 road upset over the Orlando Storm in a thriller that came down to the wire. We've got full recaps for all four Week 6 UFL games, key player performances, and a deep look at the updated UFL standings heading into Week 7. #NBAPlayoffs #NBA2026 #UFL #UFLWeek6 #BasketballHighlights #SportsRecap #76ers #Celtics #OKCThunder #Timberwolves #UnitedFootballLeague #DCDefenders #BirminghamStallions #KornerBoothPodcast

Tom Ackerman breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals 11–9 loss to the Seattle Mariners and the pitching concerns during a tough stretch. Plus a full recap of St. Louis City SC's 3–2 loss, national updates from the NBA, NHL, and NASCAR, and a look at the St. Louis Battlehawks win.

Tom Ackerman is joined by Brett Norsworthy, Scott Dixon, Chaim Bloom, and Bernie Miklasz. The show opens with reflection before shifting into a full breakdown of the St. Louis Cardinals 11–9 loss to the Seattle Mariners, including offensive standouts, bullpen concerns, and roster outlook. The hour also covers NFL Draft headlines, college football and NIL discussion, plus Scott Dixon on racing strategy and Indy 500 prep. Hour 2 adds a recap of St. Louis City SC's 3–2 loss, national updates across the NBA, NHL, and NASCAR, and a look at the St. Louis Battlehawks win, along with continued Cardinals analysis from Bloom and Miklasz.

Hours 1 and 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning cover a hot start for the St. Louis Cardinals, including a win streak, standout performances, and a full game recap. The show also includes updates on St. Louis City SC and the St. Louis Battlehawks, along with college basketball headlines and local events. Doug Armstrong wraps Hour 1 with insight on the St. Louis Blues season, young core, and future direction. Hour 2 features Jim Brennan on Glennon Live and St. Louis philanthropy, David Malukas on his rise with Team Penske, and Chaim Bloom breaking down bullpen performance, player development, and roster outlook. Bernie Miklasz wraps the hour with analysis of the Cardinals' aggressive style and long-term trajectory.

In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt Pauley begins by chatting with St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker, Travis Feeney! Then, its our weekly segment sponsored by Busey Bank, called Building the Community, where we talk with Billy Mayhall, the founder of STL Youth Sports Outreach!

In the first hour of the show, Matt Pauley talks with new Channel 5 sports reporter/anchor Zach Parnes, as we welcome him to St. Louis! Then, City SC talk with Brian Dunseth, of MLS on Apple TV, and of course, plenty of Cardinals talk as well! In the second hour of tonight's show, Matt begins by chatting with St. Louis Battlehawks linebacker, Travis Feeney! Then, its our weekly segment sponsored by Busey Bank, called Building the Community, where we talk with Billy Mayhall, the founder of STL Youth Sports Outreach!

Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with a recap of Michigan beating UConn and bringing another national championship to the Ann Arbor; then, Cole & Greg say what they've learned about Bama so far this Spring - focusing on the QBs and offensive line; and finally, Matt Corral, QB for your Birmingham Stallions, tells us what he wants to improve after the tough loss to the Houston Gamblers, how AJ McCarron has excelled at being coach, and what they've done to prepare to take on the St. Louis Battlehawks. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springtime means a return of increasingly warm temperatures (ugh), pollen galore (yuck), and a very eventful initial weekend of sports. Major League Baseball’s 2026 season opened as all 32 teams began tied for first place with a 0-0 record After this past weekend of opening games, it should come as no surprise that the homeless “Athletics” are off to an 0-3 start.  Voodoo dolls in Oakland seem to be having their desired effect on this wandering baseball franchise! The former Oakland Athletics vacated the Bay Area last year and temporarily moved into a minor league baseball stadium in Sacramento.  This team is simply known as the “Athletics” today.  They will remain in Sacto for 2026 and 2027.  A new indoor baseball stadium is under construction in Las Vegas and is expected to become home for this downtrodden franchise starting in 2028. The UFL returned, too.  It’s a good thing St. Louis still has their team! Spring professional football’s UFL began its third year with four games played over the weekend.  The St. Louis Battlehawks attracted more than 31,000 fans to watch its 16-10 win over the defending champion DC Defenders on Saturday in the Battledome. Three other UFL home teams failed to attract even 15,000 patrons for Game #1. The new Louisville Kings franchise were welcomed by 14,000 fans in their inaugural game being played in Kentucky.  They watched the Birmingham Stallions rally to score the game-winning touchdown with two minutes left in a 15-13 victory over the hometown Kings Friday night.  A Sunday night gathering of 11,000 cheered as Orlando “Stormed” to a 23-16 victory over the Columbus Aviators.  The Dallas Renegades pulled a quaint crowd of less than 9,000 fans to its debut game in Frisco, Texas on Saturday. As stated in my league preview last week, the UFL continued to have problems getting most of its teams to score points.  Only two of the eight teams in Week #1 tallied 20 or more points. Are the NFL referees going on strike soon? An under-the-radar story this weekend involved the growing tension between the NFL and its referees union.  The NFL Referees Association may be recommending a strike soon.  The current collective bargaining agreement between the refs and the league is set to expire on May 31. NFL owners have angered the referee union by wanting to raise the probationary period from three years to five and make playoff assignments based on performance rather than seniority.  As you might expect, the referees union looks at those issues differently. A referee strike last occurred in 2012 and lasted three games into the NFL’s regular season.  After several botched calls during the opening weeks of the regular season, the owners and referees finally reached an agreement in late September, 2012. This weekend’s news indicated that the NFL owners are preparing to move forward if there isn’t a new deal soon.  They are compiling a list of possible replacement referee candidates from the ranks of college football.  If a new deal with the NFL referees’ union is not reached by May 1, the football league may be planning to hire and train a set of new referees for the upcoming football season. Golf – first, let’s have some good news! PGA golfer Gary Woodland’s last professional victory came at the 2019 US Open.  About three years ago, the golfer underwent a very delicate surgery to remove a lesion from his brain.  Just two weeks ago, Woodland told the media that he had developed PTSD during his difficult recovery from brain surgery. Sunday’s final round saw Gary Woodland holding a one-shot lead starting the final 18 holes at the Texas Children’s Hospital Houston Open.  He raced out to a 4-under par 31 on the front nine in posting a final round 67 to win the event by five shots. The Houston crowd chanted, “Gary…Gary…Gary!” on the closing holes as Woodland tried to remain focused on the task at hand. Woodland once played on both the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team and on college golf team.  He wisely chose to play professional golf for his post-college career.  Now 41, Gary Woodland picked-up his fifth career PGA win in Houston and a paycheck for nearly $1.8 million. His emotional win in Houston also came with an invitation to play in The Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia in just ten days. Golf – Tiger Woods flipped his SUV and earned a DUI charge in Florida Now 50 years of age, Tiger Woods captured the spotlight once again on Friday.  Golf’s biggest name since Jack Nicklaus was placed under arrest near his home in central Florida after flipping his Land Rover vehicle at a high rate of speed. Tiger Woods’ SUV quickly came upon a truck which was slowing to turn into a driveway. Woods lost control of his vehicle.  The SUV flipped onto its side and Woods safely crawled out of the passenger-side window.  Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic around when the accident occurred. Woods agreed to a breathalyzer test for alcohol, but he then refused to submit to a lawful test for DUI. He was briefly taken into custody late Friday afternoon and released on bond after several hours at the local jail. I was a bit surprised to learn that Tiger Woods still had a valid driver’s license after having more than one past issue involving driving while impaired. This might be a good time for Tiger limit his future driving to the tee boxes at the golf course. NCAA Basketball – March Madness Mauls SwampSwami’s men’s bracket I don’t know which game surprised me more over the past few days. The #2 seed University of Houston faced #3 seed Illinois on Thursday night with the game being played in the Cougars’ home city of Houston at the Toyota Center.  The Cougars were playing in their seventh year of making it to the Sweet 16 round or further. Houston clanked three-pointers, two pointers, and hardly ever shot a free throw in losing to the Fighting Illini 65-55.  The Cougars shot only two free throws in the entire game. This game was U-G-L-Y from start to finish.  The halftime score was Illinois 24, Houston 22.  Coach Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars again failed to bring the school and their long-time coach a first national championship trophy in men’s basketball. And, yes, ol’ SwampSwami picked Houston’s Cougars to win it all this year.  Drat! Congratulations to Illinois and coach Brad Underwood!   After knocking off Houston, the Fighting Illini downed upstart #9 seed Iowa 71-59 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four on Saturday in Indianapolis.  It will be Illinois’ first trip to the Final Four in 21 seasons. The 62-year old coach Underwood was a longtime assistant coach who received his first Division I coaching job at Stephen F. Austin. He took the Lumberjacks into the NCAA March Madness field twice in three seasons while in Nacogdoches, Texas prior to joining Illinois in 2017. Yet another head-scratching game in this weekend’s NCAA March Madness men’s tournament was Sunday afternoon’s massive collapse by #1 East seed Duke in losing at the buzzer to #2 UConn 73-72.  Duke led by as many as 19 points in this game before committing a turnover and allowing a 30 foot 3-pointer by Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (his only made 3-point basket of the day) with less than one second remaining. Duke’s first three games in the NCAA tournament were closer than most of us expected.  The Blue Devils struggled against #16-seed Sienna (71-65).  Third round foe and #5 seed St. Johns kept Duke off balance until a final minute surge lifted the Devils to an 80-75 win. Duke had no shortage of high school All-Americans on its team again this season.  A few of these “rentals” move onto the NBA later in the spring.  Duke’s starting five featured one senior, one sophomore, and three freshmen. Contrast that to UConn’s starting five which included two seniors, two juniors and just one freshman. When Duke had Connecticut down by 19 points, the Huskies played like a veteran group and kept fighting hard until the end of Sunday’s game. As for the Dukees, the coach’s inability to keep his team together from one year to the next has kept this fading basketball powerhouse out of the winner’s circle for ten straight seasons. Regional furniture seller could lose a millions soon! Both the Connecticut Huskies men’s and women’s teams have advanced to their respective Final Four national semifinal games at the end of this week. Jordan’s Furniture (a New England based chain) stands to lose millions of dollars if both Huskies teams should win their Final Four opening games later this week. The regional furniture retailer offered customers a full rebate for merchandise purchased between January 20 through February 16 if both University of Connecticut basketball teams advance to play in this year’s NCAA title games. A representative for the furniture store said the company had purchased some form of risk insurance in the event the company needs to pay off millions to its customers soon. No matter how they “couch” it, Jordan’s Furniture may want reconsider promotions which involve “bedding” against the state’s favorite college basketball teams! The post Baseball returned, Tiger was jailed, and my NCAA Picks are toast (again) appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

In this episode of 'Ready, Set, Bet!', hosts Matt Brown and Joe Ceraulo continue to preview Saturday's NCAA tournament games and the rest of the Elite Eight matchups in college basketball. They also preview Saturday's MLB card, and they continue to give live updates for the UFL game between the DC Defenders and the St. Louis Battlehawks. 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 'Ready, Set, Bet!', hosts Matt Brown and Joe Ceraulo preview Saturday's NCAA tournament games and the rest of the Elite Eight matchups in college basketball. They also give live updates for the UFL game between the DC Defenders and the St. Louis Battlehawks. Plus, Joe DeLeone joins the show to break down the NFL draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The second hour of the show kicks off by talking to Battlehawks safety AJ Thomas, ahead of their season opener tomorrow! Then, Building the Community with Bengie Molina, presented by Busey Bank!

EPISODE 366 ECU Alum & St. Louis Battlehawks RB Rahjai Harris talks about his UFL debut on Saturday by Pirate Radio 92.7FM Greenville

Ah, yes.  Springtime means the return of your favorite eight United Football League (UFL) spring football teams for a third consecutive season. Except for the San Antonio Brahmas, Michigan Panthers, and Memphis Showboats, that is! Those three UFL teams were vaporized last summer to become a part of league history. The UFL moving trucks have been busy during the off-season United Football League team locations in San Antonio, Detroit, and Memphis were replaced with new franchises in the states of Florida, Ohio, and Kentucky. The Orlando Storm, Columbus Aviators, and Louisville Kings will join the Birmingham Stallions, DC Defenders, Houston Gamblers, and St. Louis Battlehawks in 2026. In addition, the former Arlington Renegades moved across town to morph into the Dallas Renegades.  But even the name “Dallas” is a bit misleading.  The Renegades will play this season in Toyota Stadium – a 24,000 seat soccer stadium in fast-growing Frisco.  That city is 25 miles north of downtown Dallas. The UFL has smartly downsized its stadiums and cut more costs this season. All eight UFL teams still practice at the same facility in Arlington, Texas on weekdays and then fly to play games on weekends in each team’s respective home market. All but two of the eight spring football franchises will play in smaller soccer venues beginning this season.  The new stadiums generally have a seating capacity of no more than 25,000. The Houston Gamblers vamoosed from the 40,000 seat football stadium at the University of Houston in favor of a more “right sized” environment at the downtown home of the Houston Dynamo soccer franchise. Wisely, the UFL owners have learned that the optics of showing thousands of empty seats on nationally televised football games is a very bad look for TV.  The high costs of leasing a traditional football stadium was another big factor in making that switch, too. The St. Louis Battlehawks (which led the UFL in home attendance with more than 30,000 fans per home game) will continue to play in the 60,000 seat Dome at America’s Center. Locally known as the “BattleDome”, the indoor football stadium was the former home of the NFL’s St. Louis Rams prior to the team moving to Los Angeles. Birmingham will continue to play in UAB’s state of the art 47,000 seat football stadium.  The league smartly cordoned off the upper deck last season, so the actual seating capacity for Stallions home games is about 25,000. When is the first UFL football game this year? The 2026 UFL season picked a bad time to get started (again).   This weekend’s season openers will have stiff competition from the men’s and women’s NCAA March Madness college basketball tournament. Game #1 of the new UFL season is this Friday night (March 27) at 7PM CDT on FOX. The Birmingham Stallions visit Kentucky to play in the first-ever home game for the Louisville Kings. Saturday, March 28 will feature an afternoon doubleheader.  The opening game will start at 11AM CDT on ESPN as 2025 champion DC Defenders invade the St. Louis Battlehawks.  The second game (3PM CDT on FOX) has the Houston Gamblers riding up I-45 to play their intrastate rival, the Dallas Renegades. Sunday’s final opening weekend game will pit two new entries taking the field for the first time. The Columbus Aviators take flight to central Florida to play the Orlando Storm at 7PM CDT on ESPN. The UFL added a giant source of cash as billionaire Mike Repole joined the ownership team Who is Mike Repole, you ask? If you have heard of beverage brands such as VitaminWater and BodyArmor, it was entrepreneur Mike Repole who built and sold those companies to Coca-Cola for a cool $12 billion. That means that the UFL just added another financial partner with deep pockets.  Mike Repole is about to learn that the UFL and every other prior spring football iteration has been a gigantic money pit. Last season’s UFL was owned by former WWE wrestling legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his ex-wife Dany Garcia along with Fox Sports, Disney (ESPN), and private equity investor Redbird Capital Partners. The privately-held United Football League is not required to publish annual financial reports.  They are quite tight-lipped about the league’s finances. It’s not a secret that the UFL has posted annual losses into the tens of millions of dollars. A lot of cash is required to pay stadium leases, players, and other significant costs One source reported that Ford Field in Detroit (former home to the now-deceased Michigan Panthers franchise) cost the league $500,000 per home game. That’s a cool $2.5 million per season for just one stadium’s rental fees. Last year’s Michigan Panthers averaged less than 12,000 fans per home game.  Their average ticket price in 2025 was about $25.  That generated about $300,000 in ticket revenue per home game for a season-ending total of about $1.5 million. Ouch. But wait, there’s more. Each team had 45 active players on the roster in 2025.  The average salary per player was about $60,000.  That’s another $2.7 million per team – just for the player salaries. Coaches are another significant expense.  Even relatively unknown coaches will cost a UFL team about $1 million annually. Don’t forget the cost of insurance, transportation costs to and from the games, practice facilities, home office costs, and a lot more. Yes, the UFL is losing money with every game they play Television advertising is the largest revenue source for the UFL. However, the television ratings in 2025 dipped 20% below 2024’s mediocre numbers.  The UFL’s average weekly television audience last season was less than 800,000 viewers per game.  Even the league’s title game failed to attract more than one million television viewers. Until the UFL can capture and sustain at least one million television viewers per game, the league’s television revenues will be insufficient to cover the costs of operations. The UFL receives a set amount from its television partners (ESPN and FOX Sports).  In return, the networks pay for the production costs of each telecast.  They also retain the vast majority of the revenue generated from ads sold within each football game. The more home viewers tune-in to watch UFL games, the more money the networks will be able charge to advertisers.  The UFL must produce results for the networks this season.  It’s that simple. The UFL’s costs of operations seem relatively fixed.  The league can improve its financial picture by growing additional home stadium revenues (higher attendance and/or higher ticket prices).  Revenues from annual television fees will become more significant once home viewership grows by 50% over the puny 2025 TV ratings. That’s why new investor Mike Repole’s billion dollar checkbook is so important to the UFL this year. The other owners are, most likely, tapped-out. What’s new in the UFL for this season? Aside from my rather gloomy financial comments, the on-field product for the United Football League will feature some rather interesting innovations this spring. A 4-point field goal is coming! If your kicker can somehow clear the crossbar from 60 yards or more, a field goal will be worth four points in the UFL.  This new 4-point field goal option sounds good, until you realize that a missed attempt will hand the football over to the opposing team near midfield. Pass receivers need only one foot in-bounds for a legal catch! This is the same rule being used in college football.  The UFL felt like the NFL’s “both feet must be in bounds” rule was also a little bit dangerous for wide receivers. Another reason for the “one foot in-bounds” change by the UFL is get teams to score more points. The UFL has struggled with relatively low scoring games during its first two seasons.  Teams which first reach the 20 point mark generally win most UFL spring football games. No “tush push” in the UFL! This should have been outlawed by the NFL, too.  My personal thanks to the UFL for getting rid of this rather odd-looking and often dangerous play where the quarterback is shoved by his own players for a first down or into the end zone. No punts allowed from inside the 50-yard line This is yet another attempt to improve overall scoring in the UFL.  Today’s punters have become quite proficient at landing the football inside of the opponent’s ten yard line.  Statistically speaking, most offenses do not move the football 90 yards downfield for a touchdown or even a field goal after being pinned near their own goal line to start a drive. Summary: UFL televised games will be shown on FOX, FS1, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2 again this season. There is a ten game regular season beginning this Friday, March 27 and ending on Sunday, May 31.  There are two semifinal playoff games on Sunday, June 7.  The league championship game will be played on Saturday, June 13 with kick-off at 2PM CDT on ABC. New UFL financial backer Mike Repole is pushing hard to make the spring football league more fan-friendly this season. He said, “The UFL exists to innovate.  If we’re not making the game more exciting and fan-focused, we’re not doing our job.” As usual, I will track the attendance at UFL home games in addition to the television ratings this season.  Both measures must improve by 15% or more, or you could be watching the final season of UFL spring football unfold over the next 2 ½ months. The post Ready or not, UFL Spring Football returns this Weekend appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Tucker McCann, St. Louis Battlehawks kicker and Mizzou alum, joins the show to talk about growing up in St. Louis and what will soon-to-be his first season as a Battlehawks. The home opener is Saturday March 28th.

Kevin Harlan, Sportscaster for TNT, CBS, Westwood One and Prime Video joins to talk about his connection with St. Louis and March Madness and preparing for a busy day of broadcasting. Tucker McCann, St. Louis Battlehawks kicker and Mizzou alum joins to talk about growing up in St. Louis being able to play in home town as the Battlehawks home opener on Saturday.

Today on the Chris and Amy Show Ben Westhoff, St. Louis based investigative journalist and author joins to talk about the spread of Fentanyl in St. Louis and his new podcast ‘The Peacemaker on the Truman State Suicide Cluster' Matt Pauley, Host of KMOX Sports Open Line and pre/post game host on Cardinals Radio Network joins to talk about March Madness, the Billiken chances plus Matthew Liberatore being named the opening day starter for the Cardinals. Major Garrett, CBS Chief Washington Correspondent joins to talk about March Madness, Pete Hegseth press conference and Markwayne Mullin taking over as DHS secretary. Kevin Harlan, Sportscaster for TNT, CBS, Westwood One and Prime Video joins to talk about his connection with St. Louis and March Madness and preparing for a busy day of broadcasting. Tucker McCann, St. Louis Battlehawks kicker and Mizzou alum joins to talk about growing up in St. Louis being able to play in home town as the Battlehawks home opener on Saturday.

Ricky Proehl joins us to talk about taking the job as the newest head coach of the St. Louis Battlehawks. Ricky talks about what when into his decision to take the job and all the things he is excited about with this new position. Ricky also talks about "The Catch" 26 years ago to the day that sent the Rams to the Super Bowl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

George Kittle tears his Achilles and responds by pounding tequila sent from the 49ers owner's suite. The Bills start auctioning off pieces of Highmark Stadium, including the legendary bathroom troughs. And the Orioles announce a Tupac bobblehead because MLB marketing has zero fear. We break down the 49ers injury conspiracy involving an electrical substation, relive the best moments from Wild Card Weekend, and somehow spend way too much time debating trough etiquette, girth math, and whether “hog” is the correct term. Also on the show: • Mike Tomlin out in Pittsburgh and what that job opening means • Calvin Johnson admitting he got high before games late in his career • Missouri trying to replace the Chiefs with the Battlehawks • Indiana transfer Nick Marsh getting caught with FanDuel on his phone • Florida State's ACC power move leading to Miami cashing a massive check • A UAB player entering the transfer portal while facing attempted murder charges • Cincinnati fans planning a brown paper bag night • Brooks Koepka welcomed back to the PGA while Phil Mickelson gets petty-snubbed Sports news, dumb debates, and zero impulse control.

Matt Pauley joins The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX to discuss the St. Louis Battlehawks naming Ricky Proehl as head coach, replacing Anthony Becht. The conversation dives into Proehl's history in St. Louis, nostalgia for the Greatest Show on Turf era, and what the city has missed since losing the St. Louis Rams. The group also talks about whether the Battlehawks can ever fill the NFL void, debate Kansas City vs Chicago, and react to Luther Burden breaking out on national TV.

Hour 2 opens with Patrick Arnzen, a former airline pilot and CEO of Thrust Flight, discussing the mental health challenges facing commercial pilots and why many are reluctant to seek help under current FAA rules. Arnzen explains the stigma around disclosure, the slow medical evaluation process, the importance of two pilots in the cockpit, and why single-pilot or pilotless airliners remain far off. Later, Matt Pauley joins to talk St. Louis football, including the St. Louis Battlehawks hiring Ricky Proehl as head coach, Rams nostalgia, and the reality of being an NFL fan in a city without a team. The hour wraps the crew picking the St. Louis sheriff.

Chris and Amy are back with a wide-ranging show covering local news, national politics, sports, and plenty of everyday conversation. The day opens with John Hancock joining the first segment to talk extreme St. Louis weather swings, the St. Louis Battlehawks naming Ricky Proehl as head coach, and early reaction to the removal of former sheriff Alfred Montgomery ahead of a special election. In Hour 2, former airline pilot and Patrick Arnzen, CEO of Thrust Flight, explains why many commercial pilots hide mental health struggles under current FAA rules, concerns about safety and honesty in the cockpit, and why single-pilot airline concepts remain far off. Matt Pauley then joins to discuss Battlehawks football, Rams nostalgia, life without an NFL team in St. Louis, and the emotional toll of being a football fan, before the hour wraps with a lighter discussion about who should be next to serve as St. Louis sheriff. Hour 3 features Andrew Egger of The Bulwark breaking down U.S. strikes on ISIS targets in northwestern Nigeria, the fog of war and religious tensions there, and Donald Trump's approach to ending the war in Ukraine, including concerns from Volodymyr Zelensky and Europe and the influence of Vladimir Putin. The show also dives into phone habits, morning routines, a spirited debate about brushing teeth in the shower and hot versus cold tap water, on-air studio mishaps, and sports talk ranging from the Chicago Bears and Luther Burden III's breakout to the Kansas City Chiefs' proposed publicly funded stadium in Kansas.

Chris and Amy are back to open Hour 1 with John Hancock in the first segment, starting with year-end talk and extreme St. Louis weather after a 78-degree December day drops to 16 degrees. The conversation moves to breaking news that the St. Louis Battlehawks have hired Ricky Proehl as head coach, along with discussion of the UFL and St. Louis fan support. Later in the hour, Sean Malone joins to explain the removal of former sheriff Alfred Montgomery, the Board of Aldermen meeting to set a special election, and the process for choosing the next sheriff.

John Hancock joins The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX to react to extreme December temperature swings in St. Louis, preview the Board of Aldermen meeting to set a special election replacing former sheriff Alfred Montgomery, and break down news that the St. Louis Battlehawks have a new head coach. The segment wraps with conversation about holiday gifts, sock preferences, and who is actually in the building this week.

When you and your guest talk football and bring up the XFL and the USFL - and it took place two years before the two leagues merged into the UFL.  Among the teams mentioned: the St. Louis BattleHawks (consistently leading the league in attendance), Houston Gamblers (who post-merger were rebranded under the XFL Roughnecks name - and starting in '26 will once again play as the Gamblers), New Orleans Breakers (currently in a state of suspended animation but could easily come back), Michigan Panthers (who have consistently been good in the UFL but were placed in suspended animation because Ford Field has been hard for them to fill), and New Jersey Generals (also in suspended animation). From our episode with Justin Pemberton

On this episode of the Charity Charge Show, we speak with Brandon Williams, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. Williams explains how the Club is supporting youth after a tornado, why mental health and education remain core priorities, and how the organization is strengthening career pathways, internships, and sports programs.He also shares lessons from his first year as CEO, including how to manage a leadership transition at a legacy nonprofit and why running with a business mindset is essential for mission success.About BrandonBrandon Williams is the Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis, where he leads a network of programs serving more than 18,000 youth across the region. A former NFL player turned business and community leader, Brandon brings a unique blend of athletic discipline, corporate experience, and leadership coaching to the nonprofit sector.Before joining the Boys & Girls Clubs, Brandon played in the NFL after graduating from the University of Wisconsin, then spent nearly a decade as a sports broadcaster with Big Ten Network, ESPN, and FOX. His professional journey also includes roles at Anheuser-Busch in innovation marketing and as Vice President of Team Business for the St. Louis Battlehawks. He has also served as a leadership and life coach, helping organizations build culture and accountability through practical team development frameworks.Since taking on the CEO role, Brandon has focused on expanding the Club's impact through career readiness, mental health support, and economic mobility initiatives for youth. Under his leadership, the organization has strengthened community partnerships, elevated brand awareness, and invested in modernizing its programs and facilities.Brandon holds an MBA from Lindenwood University and is passionate about helping young people discover their “it factor” — intelligence, intangibles, and toughness — to achieve success in any path they choose.

Ross is joined by former NFL tight end & head coach of the UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks, Anthony Becht! The two discuss the importance of the UFL, Anthony's son Rocco Becht, Anthony's media career, and much more. Download the DraftKings Sports Book App and use code ROSS! Connect with the Pod Website - https://www.rosstucker.com Become A Patron - https://www.patreon.com/RTMedia Podcast Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerPod Podcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rosstuckerpod/ Ross Twitter - https://twitter.com/RossTuckerNFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UFL Gambling Podcast (@UFLGamblingPod) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network reacts to another wild week of UFL action. Colby Dant (TheColbyD), CJ Sullivan (@CJSullivan_), & Justin Mark (@JMarkFootball) give out their UFL Playoff reactions.In the final weeks of the UFL season, passions run high as fans and analysts gear up for the championship game. This season has been nothing short of a rollercoaster with unexpected turns, controversial moments, and unparalleled excitement.THE PLAYOFF SHOWDOWNSThe playoff ran rife with incredible performances and questionable decisions. The Michigan Panthers and the DC Defenders emerge as the top contenders for the championship, a matchup believed by many to embody the fairest representation of the league's best. Michigan's Bryce Perkins stood out, demonstrating his role as possibly the best player in the league, leading his team to victory against Birmingham Stallions in a significantly dominant performance.On the other hand, DC's triumph over the St. Louis BattleHawks was a testament to their strength, though it opened debates on whether St. Louis actually deserved their playoff spot. Some critics argue that if the league's best interests were truly considered, Arlington might have been a better fit in the playoffs.CONTROVERSIES STIRRING THE POTThe playoffs were not immune to controversy. With conspiracies around games being "fixed" or 'rigged' due to seemingly one-sided officiating or administrative decisions, the integrity of the league continues to be debated fervently among fans.CHAMPION SHOWDOWN PREVIEWAs the championship game looms, the Panthers and Defenders prepare for a fierce contest, one that has fans eagerly speculating. Will Perkins continue his reign of domination, or will DC's formidable defense overpower Michigan's offense? The answer lies just around the corner, with both teams ready to make their final stand.Whether you're a die-hard fan or a curious newcomer, the UFL continues to mesmerize with its blend of sportsmanship and drama, promising an unforgettable finale. As the league strolls towards its conclusion, fans can only hope that the next season brings even more thrilling contests and fewer off-field distractions. Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The UFL playoffs are here and Show 51 of the UFL Week In Review delivers everything you need to know about championship week! We dive deep into the bombshell TV ratings report that has the football world buzzing - how did FOX, ABC, and ESPN perform with UFL coverage throughout the regular season?UFL Co-Owner Gerry Cardinale breaks his silence in an exclusive interview about the league's television performance and the ongoing venue situation that's shaping the UFL's future. Get the inside scoop on what these ratings mean for the league's long-term stability and growth plans.The 2025 All-UFL Team has been officially announced and we break down every selection - which players made the cut and who got snubbed? Plus, your complete playoff schedule is locked in with Conference Championship games set for June 8th and the ultimate showdown on June 14th.Mark returns with his championship-level DFS and betting picks as we head into the most crucial games of the season. We cover the playoff watch party details, championship pool information, and dive into the Week 10 Players of the Week announcements.Entertainment news hits as The Black Moods are confirmed to perform at the 2025 UFL Championship Game, while community initiatives continue with St. Louis Battlehawks' "Let's Hustle for St. Louis" program and the Houston Roughnecks youth football camp announcement.Your emails and calls drive our discussion as we tackle the biggest questions heading into championship week. Next week's hot topic: reactions to recent trademark filings that could impact the league's future.Connect with us:

The UFL Gambling Podcast (@UFLGamblingPod) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network reacts to another wild week of UFL action. Colby Dant (TheColbyD), CJ Sullivan (@CJSullivan_), & Justin Mark (@JMarkFootball) give out their UFL Week 10 reactions!Join the UFL Gambling Podcast as the hosts react to the Week 10 games and update their power rankings heading into the playoffs! They dive into the performances, key plays, and future outlooks for teams like the St. Louis Battlehawks, Birmingham Stallions, and more.Special segments include debates over the best and worst teams, commentary on the playoffs, and humorous banter among the hosts. Don't miss out on their hot takes, power rankings, and betting insights. Subscribe and stay tuned for the latest on UFL action! Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The UFL Gambling Podcast (@UFLGamblingPod) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network reacts to another wild week of UFL action. Colby Dant (TheColbyD), CJ Sullivan (@CJSullivan_), & Justin Mark (@JMarkFootball) give out their UFL Week 9 HOT FRESH reactions!Join the UFL Gambling Podcast as the hosts react to the Week 9 games and update their power rankings heading into the final regular season week! They dive into the performances, key plays, and future outlooks for teams like the St. Louis Battlehawks, Birmingham Stallions, and more.Special segments include debates over the best and worst teams, commentary on the playoff race, and humorous banter among the hosts. Don't miss out on their hot takes, power rankings, and betting insights. Subscribe and stay tuned for the latest on UFL action! Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The UFL Gambling Podcast (@UFLGamblingPod) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network reacts to another wild week of UFL action. Colby Dant (TheColbyD), CJ Sullivan (@CJSullivan_), & Justin Mark (@JMarkFootball) break down all 4 games that occurred this weekend and make sense of the league as the UFL playoff race begins to heat up. Can Max Duggan lead the St. Louis Battlehawks to the playoffs and perhaps the Freedom Cup or is the team too soft?Which teams are frauds? Which team is the best-coached team, therefore destined to win per Colby? Are the Arlington Renegades cooked? The episode also features the hosts' updated power rankings, spirited debates on the top teams, and previews for next week's games. Don't miss their takes on coaching impacts, standout players, and predictions for the rest of the season. Tune in for a wild ride where 'Crossroads meet Bullshit'. Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The UFL Gambling Podcast (@UFLGamblingPod) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network reacts to another wild week of UFL action. CJ Sullivan (@CJSullivan_) & Justin Mark (@JMarkFootball) break down all 4 games that occurred this weekend and make sense of the league as the UFL playoff race begins to heat up. Can Max Duggan lead the St. Louis Battlehawks to the playoffs and perhaps the Freedom Cup?Did Mike Nolan finally put Bryce Perkins on the map by starting him for the full game? Are the Panthers the team to beat in this league? Should we be impressed by the Stallions' win over the Brahmas? Does Curtis Johnson have this Houston Roughnecks team as a legit contender in this league? Is the Payton Pardee honeymoon officially over after scoring just 3 points for the second straight week? Can DC fix their defense? We talk about it all and more on this episode of The UFL Gambling Podcast plus Week 6 power rankings! Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The UFL Gambling Podcast (@UFLGamblingPod) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network reacts to another wild week of UFL action. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD), CJ Sullivan (@CJSullivan_) & Justin Mark (@JMarkFootball) break down all 4 games that occurred this weekend and make sense of the league as the UFL playoff race begins to heat up. Can Max Duggan lead the St. Louis Battlehawks to the playoffs and perhaps the Freedom Cup?When will Mike Nolan learn that Bryce Perkins should take every single snap for the Michigan Panthers? Should we hit the panic button on Skip Holtz and the Birmingham Stallions after a terrible loss to the Memphis Showboats? Does Curtis Johnson have this Houston Roughnecks team as a legit contender in this league? Is the Payton Pardee honeymoon officially over after scoring just 3 points on Sunday? Are the DC Defenders the team to beat in the league after a huge come from behind win against Luis Perez and the Arlington Renegades? We talk it all and more on this episode of The UFL Gambling Podcast. 01:14 Hosts Introduction and Banter 05:51 Recap of Memphis vs. Birmingham Game 12:03 Recap of St. Louis vs. Michigan Game 21:32 Recap of DC Defenders vs. Arlington Game 23:48 Game Highlights and Key Plays 24:03 Turnovers and Comebacks 24:17 Announcer Commentary and Interceptions 24:51 Review Controversies and Arlington's Performance 26:02 Houston Roughnecks' Impressive Stats 26:28 Quarterback Performances and Coaching Decisions 27:32 San Antonio's Struggles and Houston's Dominance 31:35 Upcoming Games and Predictions 35:14 Power Rankings and Team Analysis 44:20 Final Thoughts and Sign-Off Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The UFL Gambling Podcast (@UFLGamblingPod) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network releases its Week 3 Preview, Picks & DFS episode. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD), CJ Sullivan (@CJSullivan_) & Justin Mark (@JMarkFootball) break down their top DFS lineups and give out their picks for every single UFL game happening this week. Will Skip Holtz and the Birmingham Stallions get another big win in their season opener at home against Luis Perez and the Arlington Renegades on Friday night? What do we make of Gregg Williams leaving the DC position of the DC Defenders and what will the be the impact of that?Can the San Antonio Brahmas improve with losing offensive coordinator A.J. Smith? Will Anthony McFarland get more carries moving forward? Are the Memphis Showboats and Ken Wisenhunt going to put it on Anthony Brown and the Houston Roughnecks? Can Anthony Becht and the St. Louis Battlehawks stay red hot against their rival the DC Defenders on Sunday? Will Bryce Perkins and the Michigan Wolverines get back to their winning ways? We talk it all and more on this episode of The UFL Gambling Podcast.01:10 Welcome to the Show 01:33 Meet the Hosts 02:12 UFL Week 3 Preview 02:39 DFS Lineups and Strategies 03:32 Technical Difficulties and Banter 04:17 Special Guest Introduction 06:23 UFL News and Updates 13:51 Game Previews and Predictions 23:09 Betting Tips and Promotions 31:55 Analyzing the Over/Under Trends 32:29 Concerns About the Battle Hawks vs. DC Game 33:18 Bat Detective's Take on the Rivalry Game 34:21 Injury Updates and Their Impact 38:14 Betting Strategies and Best Bets 41:34 DFS Picks and Strategies 55:08 Final Thoughts and Promotions Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The guys (@GamblingPodcast) give out their best bets for the dumbest league in sports with their UFL picks week 2 podcast. They're joined by Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) from The UFL Gambling Podcast to talk UFL predictions. Additionally they discuss the weird rule changes the UFL has instituted.Looking for free UFL picks? Go here - https://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/ufl-picks   Podcast Chapters00:00 Introduction01:02 Hosts Introduction and UFL Excitement01:17 Discussion on UFL Management and Quality02:00 International Football Alliance Deep Dive11:12 UFL Week One Recap25:50 UFL Week Two Predictions30:48 Offensive Line Struggles and Predictions31:00 Michigan Panthers vs. Birmingham Stallions Analysis32:19 Defensive Line Dominance and Historical Performance33:34 DC Defenders vs. Showboats Preview34:40 Memphis Showboats Quarterback Controversy38:14 Arlington Renegades vs. Houston Roughnecks Breakdown46:06 St. Louis Battlehawks vs. San Antonio Brahmas Discussion51:10 Betting Locks and Predictions55:13 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentric Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

The guys (@GamblingPodcast) give out their best bets for the dumbest league in sports with their UFL picks week 2 podcast. They're joined by Colby Dant (@TheColbyD) from The UFL Gambling Podcast to talk UFL predictions. Additionally they discuss the weird rule changes the UFL has instituted.Looking for free UFL picks? Go here - https://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/ufl-picks   Podcast Chapters00:00 Introduction01:02 Hosts Introduction and UFL Excitement01:17 Discussion on UFL Management and Quality02:00 International Football Alliance Deep Dive11:12 UFL Week One Recap25:50 UFL Week Two Predictions30:48 Offensive Line Struggles and Predictions31:00 Michigan Panthers vs. Birmingham Stallions Analysis32:19 Defensive Line Dominance and Historical Performance33:34 DC Defenders vs. Showboats Preview34:40 Memphis Showboats Quarterback Controversy38:14 Arlington Renegades vs. Houston Roughnecks Breakdown46:06 St. Louis Battlehawks vs. San Antonio Brahmas Discussion51:10 Betting Locks and Predictions55:13 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)