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Send us a textMike Florio, creator and longtime editor of Pro Football Talk, author, radio host, television commentator, co-host of the Daily NFL Talk Show on Peacock with Chris Sims, and contributor to NBC's Sunday night NFL Studio show, Football Night in America, joins to talk about the latest in the ongoing NFL Players Association saga, why he believes that Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns was the worst transaction in the history of professional football and what the future battles between the NFL Players Association and NFL might look like.Thank you for listening! For the latest in sports law news and analysis, you can follow Gabe Feldman on twitter @sportslawguy .

If you've been asking Pablo to discuss Jeffrey Epstein… this episode is for you. The NFLPA's election of a new executive director, David White, has brought a new level of spin, and denial, about a major scandal — and cover-up — during his tenure atop SAG-AFTRA. So PTFO summons Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio back for a fourth (!) installment of their endless NFL investigation. And with the help of a brave new character, we attempt to do what this union only says they did: tell the truth about the leadership they chose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've been asking Pablo to discuss Jeffrey Epstein… this episode is for you. The NFLPA's election of a new executive director, David White, has brought a new level of spin, and denial, about a major scandal — and cover-up — during his tenure atop SAG-AFTRA. So PTFO summons Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio back for a fourth (!) installment of their endless NFL investigation. And with the help of a brave new character, we attempt to do what this union only says they did: tell the truth about the leadership they chose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 3 – The Drive explained how the news the NFL will have a hearing with Sue L. Robinson in September shows the two sides are far apart on the length of suspension.

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show - College Sports Edition, Wayne Kimmel and Co-Host Ken Shropshire interviewed the Co-Founder & CEO of Opendorse, Blake Lawrence. Lawrence explores the rapid evolution of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports—covering the impact of recent executive orders, the financial literacy young athletes need, and the shifting dynamics of athlete compensation. He offers insights into the challenges and opportunities NIL presents, the implications of the transfer portal, and introduces his book, NIL 101: The House Settlement, which demystifies the complexities of NIL for athletes and industry stakeholders.After a promising career as a University of Nebraska linebacker was cut short by injury, Lawrence pivoted to business—earning his marketing degree in 2009 and MBA in 2011. In 2010, while completing his MBA, he co-founded Hurrdat, a fast-growing social media agency later acquired in 2014. Building on that success, Lawrence and former teammate Adi Kunalic launched Opendorse in 2012. What began as a simple tool to help one friend manage endorsement deals quickly grew into the leading platform connecting athletes, brands, and sports organizations.Under Lawrence's leadership, Opendorse has partnered with major sports associations including the NFLPA, MLBPA, PGA Tour, NHLPA, and Team USA. Today, the platform serves more than 100,000 athletes, 3,000 brands, and thousands of organizations—backed by $40 million in venture capital and patent-pending technology that quantifies athlete endorsement value.Known for blending lessons from the locker room with entrepreneurial grit, Lawrence champions values like teamwork, accountability, competitiveness, and relentless work ethic. Beyond running Opendorse, he is a sought-after speaker and media voice, appearing on ESPN's Outside the Lines, SportsCenter, Today Show, Bloomberg QuickTake, and more.Blake Lawrence: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakealawrence/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blake_lawrence/X: https://x.com/Blake_LawrenceNIL 101: The House Settlement: https://blakelawrence.gumroad.com/l/NIL101TheHouseSettlement?utm_campaign=house-posts&utm_medium=social&utm_source=xChapters00:00 Introduction to Blake Lawrence and Opendorse02:51 The Evolution of NIL and Opendorse' Role08:29 The Impact of NIL on Young Athletes12:07 Financial Literacy and Support for Athletes16:31 Compensation Disparities and Locker Room Dynamics21:14 The Transfer Portal and Its Implications24:40 The Future of College Sports and Market Forces26:43 The Role of the College Sports Commission37:19 Blake's Book: NIL 101, The House Settlement41:02 Looking Ahead: The Future of College Football and Basketball

In this episode of UNGUARDED, we sit down with Mike Fingado — NFL agent, sports tech professional, and former college athlete — to unpack the changing landscape of athlete representation.From his journey through big tech and entrepreneurship to earning his NFLPA certification, Mike brings a unique vantage point on the evolving role of agents in modern sports. We dive into the rise of NIL, the urgent need to vet agents, and why trust and mentorship are the foundation of lasting athlete careers.Mike pulls no punches on the state of athlete platforms, how data ownership and monetization are shaping the future, and the importance of understanding your likeness and intellectual property rights. He also introduces Athlete Plus, his sports tech company designed to financially empower athletes, and offers direct, actionable advice for young players looking to protect their future.We also touch on mental health, navigating trust issues in a high-stakes industry, and how the next generation can build careers with clarity, transparency, and leverage — not just talent.Whether you're signing your first NIL deal, negotiating your next pro contract, or thinking about your post-career legacy, Mike's perspective is a masterclass in protecting the dream while playing the long game.

Howard Bryant joins Domonique to go back in time and talk about the 1987 NFL strike that led to replacement players playing in the NFL. They go through the details of what happened and make the case for why the current state of the NFL and the NFLPA was directly shaped by the 1987 strike. 0:00 Welcome back to The Domonique Foxworth Show 0:34 Revisiting the 1987 NFL strike 11:56 How the 1987 strike was a turning point for the NFL 42:10 The future of the NFLPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Bryant joins Domonique to go back in time and talk about the 1987 NFL strike that led to replacement players playing in the NFL. They go through the details of what happened and make the case for why the current state of the NFL and the NFLPA was directly shaped by the 1987 strike. 0:00 Welcome back to The Domonique Foxworth Show 0:34 Revisiting the 1987 NFL strike 11:56 How the 1987 strike was a turning point for the NFL 42:10 The future of the NFLPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Bryant joins Domonique to go back in time and talk about the 1987 NFL strike that led to replacement players playing in the NFL. They go through the details of what happened and make the case for why the current state of the NFL and the NFLPA was directly shaped by the 1987 strike. 0:00 Welcome back to The Domonique Foxworth Show 0:34 Revisiting the 1987 NFL strike 11:56 How the 1987 strike was a turning point for the NFL 42:10 The future of the NFLPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Bryant joins Domonique to go back in time and talk about the 1987 NFL strike that led to replacement players playing in the NFL. They go through the details of what happened and make the case for why the current state of the NFL and the NFLPA was directly shaped by the 1987 strike. 0:00 Welcome back to The Domonique Foxworth Show 0:34 Revisiting the 1987 NFL strike 11:56 How the 1987 strike was a turning point for the NFL 42:10 The future of the NFLPA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘pain' as in injury as in preseason as in football as in the NFL as in season ender. The Chargers are out Rashawn Slater. He tore his patella tendon in practice and will miss the season. Brutal. Crushing. The Colts QB Anthony Richardson dislocated his pinky. Two more players in the game tore their ACLs. (8:00) The Colts QB battle is a doozy! (14:30) We have another update on the NFLPA. A new person, David White, is now the interim head of the shop. (26:15) The Atlanta Braves are printing money. They chose to not spend at the deadline. It was smart. But they want you to know that they could have! (35:00) Review: Overcompensating. (37:00) We have more to the ESPN story. It's not done yet, ESPN wants more! (44:00) Diana Taurasi documentary alert! Meadowlark dropped a new one! (49:00) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

00:00 Do you trust it?15:00 Mike Vrabel bloodied at Patriots training camp20:00 PFT Draft: Current head coaches not to cross28:00 NFLPA vows to restore player confidence  

Mike Florio talks to former NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith about his 14-year run with the union and his new book "Turf Wars". 0:30 - Smith on his new book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game"2:18 - Smith's "welcome to the NFL moment" and how he learned to balance the union's relationship with the league12:00 - Smith on his reaction to ruling that NFL encouraged teams to collude regarding guaranteed contracts15:50 - What was Smith's proudest accomplishment at NFLPA? What's a do-over he wish he could get?23:20 - Advice for interim NFLPA executive director David White25:50 - When will we see an 18-game season? 

In this episode of The Deal, Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly talk about Stanford’s surprising pick for its new athletic director, and the drama taking place at the NFL Players Association. Then, they speak with DeMaurice Smith about his time as the Executive Director of the NFLPA and his new book, "Turf Wars: The Fight for the Soul of America's Game," which gives an inside look at the league. Smith dishes on the NFL’s 2011 lockout, lessons learned about leadership and negotiation from other union bosses, and what it was like sitting across the negotiating table from giants like NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft. You can also watch this interview on the Bloomberg Podcasts YouTube page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A scary moment at Texans camp as a former Eagles safety goes down and gets carted off- what this injury means for Houston's secondary and season hopes. Then, it's Tinfoil Hat Thursday: from the president's handpicked fitness squad to the new head of the NFLPA, we dig into the power plays behind the headlines. Buckle up- this one's got hits, both on and off the field. 

Dan Wetzel joins 365 Sports to break down why expanding the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is a bad idea. Wetzel and the crew explore the lack of fan demand, the logistical nightmare, and the risk of diluting one of sports' most cherished events. They also discuss the impact of coaching changes, transfer portal chaos, the future of college football rankings, and why preseason polls are harder than ever to justify. The conversation wraps with Wetzel's thoughts on the NFLPA's leadership issues and what's ahead for player negotiations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘reunion' as in back in Miami for the first time to see a Marlins game! What a strange feeling being back. What a great feeling to see the stadium rocking. The Marlins are HOT right now! (13:40) The Yankees are a mess right now. There is so much bad that this team does. The little mistakes add up and Aaron Boone is finding out the hard way that letting his players get away with those mistakes isn't good! (27:00) The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox got into this weekend… over sign-stealing! But it was the Astros mad at the Red Sox! (34:30) Review: Materialists. (38:00) MLB had its Bristol Speedway Classic on Saturday. Disaster. No food. Bad views. Bad weather. A suspended game in the first inning. Nightmare. (44:20) The NFLPA has its new interim boss. The same guy who was a finalist with Lloyd Howell. The same guy who had past problems. But the NFLPA doesn't seem to care. Welcome David White to the party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘reunion' as in back in Miami for the first time to see a Marlins game! What a strange feeling being back. What a great feeling to see the stadium rocking. The Marlins are HOT right now! (13:40) The Yankees are a mess right now. There is so much bad that this team does. The little mistakes add up and Aaron Boone is finding out the hard way that letting his players get away with those mistakes isn't good! (27:00) The Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox got into this weekend… over sign-stealing! But it was the Astros mad at the Red Sox! (34:30) Review: Materialists. (38:00) MLB had its Bristol Speedway Classic on Saturday. Disaster. No food. Bad views. Bad weather. A suspended game in the first inning. Nightmare. (44:20) The NFLPA has its new interim boss. The same guy who was a finalist with Lloyd Howell. The same guy who had past problems. But the NFLPA doesn't seem to care. Welcome David White to the party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode 532 of the Sports Media Podcast features Michael McCann, a legal analyst and senior sports legal reporter for Sportico and the Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute and Associate Dean for Intellectual Life at the University of New Hampshire. In this podcast, McCann discusses how to write about sports legal issues for a layperson audience; why the next five years will be a test of who's a great university president because of paying college athletes, fewer students enrolling (especially foreign students) and birthrates down; the NCAA scoring a win in court as a federal judge dismisses Terrelle Pryor's lawsuit over lost NIL opportunities; the most pressing things that exists right now in the nexus of law and sports; Donald Trump's executive power abilities for college athletics; a judge's ruling that Nevada wide receiver Cortez Braham Jr. can play what will be his seventh college football season; the NFLPA's issues; what he expect to happen with sports gambling scandals; whether a college athlete sign a contract with a sports network, and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Craig Hoffman welcomes ESPN's Kalyn Kahler to break down the latest developments within the NFLPA following her reporting on the union electing David White as interim executive director. They dive into what led to the leadership shakeup, the reaction around the league, and what this means for players moving forward. Kalyn provides behind-the-scenes insight into the vote and what's next for the search for a permanent replacement.

Hour 2 1:12 - NFLPA Leadership Shakeup: Kalyn Kahler on What's Next 21:42 - Trinity Rodman Returns with a Bang 34:28 - Craig and Anthony Catch-up

Pablo Torre has unearthed a shocking scandal taking place with the NFL and the NFL Player's Association in recent weeks. This scandal has caused major embarrassment for the league, and has led to the resignation of several prominent player's union executives. On today's show, Chad and John discuss:1:00 - We discuss how Nikola Jokic has finally found a sport he cares about9:00 - We react to the horrific shooting that took place this week in Manhattan and was specifically targeting the NFL headquarters. How does the decades-long study into CTE continue to impact players today?37:50 - For our main story, we break down all the details of the drama happening with the NFLPA, and also take scope of the changing landscape of journalism that led to this story being broken on a podcast.You can find Pablo Torre Finds Out on Apple Podcasts.As always, make sure to share this episode if you enjoyed it, and give us a follow on all your social media platforms!

As the NFL returns, Pablo and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio are back with more secret documents, a federal investigation, new government names, billions of union dollars, an O.J. Simpson parking space, the world's largest strip club... and one big "clusterf*ck." Does the OneTeam Partners saga connect to a Game of Thrones-style power play by the NFLPA's shadow boss? Or could the feds be on the trail of an even bigger scandal? • Part One: The NFL's Secret Collusion Case, Revealed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P42Wq3fmTYg • Part Two: We Got Another Secret Union Document — and Smoked Out Another Cover-Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P42Wq3fmTYg • Read our latest NFL document on Pablo's subscribers-only newsletter: https://www.pablo.show/subscribe • Pre-order "Big Shield" by Mike Florio https://www.amazon.com/Big-Shield-Mike-Florio-ebook/dp/B0FGH43V6D • Ex-NFLPA boss Howell's strip club expenses sent to investigator (Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler) https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45703132/nflpa-nfl-agreed-keep-collusion-findings-secret • "If he failed, their process failed": Inside the NFLPA meltdown (Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler) https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45800610/inside-nflpa-executive-director-lloyd-howell-tenure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the NFL returns, Pablo and Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio are back with more secret documents, a federal investigation, new government names, billions of union dollars, an O.J. Simpson parking space, the world's largest strip club... and one big "clusterf*ck." Does the OneTeam Partners saga connect to a Game of Thrones-style power play by the NFLPA's shadow boss? Or could the feds be on the trail of an even bigger scandal? • Part One: The NFL's Secret Collusion Case, Revealed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P42Wq3fmTYg • Part Two: We Got Another Secret Union Document — and Smoked Out Another Cover-Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P42Wq3fmTYg • Read our latest NFL document on Pablo's subscribers-only newsletter: https://www.pablo.show/subscribe • Pre-order "Big Shield" by Mike Florio https://www.amazon.com/Big-Shield-Mike-Florio-ebook/dp/B0FGH43V6D • Ex-NFLPA boss Howell's strip club expenses sent to investigator (Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler) https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45703132/nflpa-nfl-agreed-keep-collusion-findings-secret • "If he failed, their process failed": Inside the NFLPA meltdown (Don Van Natta Jr. and Kalyn Kahler) https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/45800610/inside-nflpa-executive-director-lloyd-howell-tenure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arif and James are back to discuss training camp and the performance of all position groups. We also go over "wet reckless", the NFLPA drama, and our favorite Jared Allen moments.    You can become a sustaining member of the show and access exclusive content at  Arif - @Arifhasannfl James - @bigmono Please send any questions or feedback to  or tweet to @norsecodeDN. If you like our show please donate to We have merch! You can visit our shop at: Also a special thank you to DrawPlayDave for our new logo and merchandise design! You can follow him on bluesky @thedrawplay.com‬ and visit his main comic page here:

The Las Vegas Raiders released Christian Wilkins for kissing another teammate? And a great discussion on the NFLPA! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Bogert joins us! We have soccer talk! Thomas Muller transfer to MLS? Messi is mad at MLS? Tom will break it all down! (29:00) Steph Curry thinks he's underpaid. Here is why. Equity. (37:00) NPPOD. (40:00) NFL players are in big trouble for selling Super Bowl tickets. Uh oh! (47:00) The NFLPA is still going through it. Every week is a new story. This time its a criminal investigation into funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Bogert joins us! We have soccer talk! Thomas Muller transfer to MLS? Messi is mad at MLS? Tom will break it all down! (29:00) Steph Curry thinks he's underpaid. Here is why. Equity. (37:00) NPPOD. (40:00) NFL players are in big trouble for selling Super Bowl tickets. Uh oh! (47:00) The NFLPA is still going through it. Every week is a new story. This time its a criminal investigation into funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's Business of Sports, Andrew Brandt is joined by Don Van Natta Jr. to do a deep dive on Don & Kalyn Kahler's article on the NFLPA, and the current state of the player's union. Before that, Andrew gives his thoughts on some of the biggest news around the sports world including: Shemar Stewart finally signs with the Bengals Christian Wilkins cut by the Raiders Luka Doncic slims down MLB salary cap? And 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

Adam and Ty Schmit of The Pat McAfee Show discuss how the Cowboys and Micah Parsons are "nowhere near a deal" at this point, why Trey Hendrickson and Terry McLaurin aren't close to new deals eithers, the bizarre Christian Wilkins situation, how the unrest at the NFLPA is affecting the players, the Browns QB battle has taken a turn, and the Hall of Fame Game this Thursday.   0:00 Welcome 4:09 There is no there there with Parsons and the Cowboys 8:03 Hendrickson and McLaurin aren't close to new deals 15:44 Christian Wilkins situation 20:47 Lack of leadership at NFLPA is hurting players 24:29 Browns QB battle has taken a turn 29:47 Hall of Fame game and inductions this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs speak with ESPN senior NFL reporter Kalyn Kahler on the secrets, scandals, and leadership implosion plaguing the NFL Players Association ahead of labor negotiations. They also discuss the historic induction of Ichiro Suzuki in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the death of Hulk Hogan. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel reviews the new movie Happy Gilmore 2. NFLPA (2:59): Behind the scenes of the leadership meltdown. Ichiro(25:10): The first Japanese MLB position player joins the Hall of Fame. Hulk Hogan (45:28): The wrestling giant's life, death, and embarrassing embrace of bigotry. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys talk about the Raiders abruptly releasing DT Christian Wilkins and reports that it stemmed from an "incident" with a teammate, Lloyd Howell using NFLPA funds to visit Miami strip clubs, a review of Happy Gilmore 2, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs speak with ESPN senior NFL reporter Kalyn Kahler on the secrets, scandals, and leadership implosion plaguing the NFL Players Association ahead of labor negotiations. They also discuss the historic induction of Ichiro Suzuki in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the death of Hulk Hogan. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel reviews the new movie Happy Gilmore 2. NFLPA (2:59): Behind the scenes of the leadership meltdown. Ichiro(25:10): The first Japanese MLB position player joins the Hall of Fame. Hulk Hogan (45:28): The wrestling giant's life, death, and embarrassing embrace of bigotry. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs speak with ESPN senior NFL reporter Kalyn Kahler on the secrets, scandals, and leadership implosion plaguing the NFL Players Association ahead of labor negotiations. They also discuss the historic induction of Ichiro Suzuki in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the death of Hulk Hogan. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel reviews the new movie Happy Gilmore 2. NFLPA (2:59): Behind the scenes of the leadership meltdown. Ichiro(25:10): The first Japanese MLB position player joins the Hall of Fame. Hulk Hogan (45:28): The wrestling giant's life, death, and embarrassing embrace of bigotry. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs speak with ESPN senior NFL reporter Kalyn Kahler on the secrets, scandals, and leadership implosion plaguing the NFL Players Association ahead of labor negotiations. They also discuss the historic induction of Ichiro Suzuki in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and the death of Hulk Hogan. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel reviews the new movie Happy Gilmore 2. NFLPA (2:59): Behind the scenes of the leadership meltdown. Ichiro(25:10): The first Japanese MLB position player joins the Hall of Fame. Hulk Hogan (45:28): The wrestling giant's life, death, and embarrassing embrace of bigotry. (Note: time codes are only accurate for Slate Plus members, who listen ad-free.) Get more Hang Up and Listen with Slate Plus! Join for weekly bonus episodes of Hang Up and Listen and ad-free listening on all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe from the Hang Up and Listen show page on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or visit slate.com/hangupplus for access wherever you listen. You can email us at hangup@slate.com. Podcast production and editing by Kevin Bendis, with production assistance from Patrick Fort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would progress look like for the Giants this season? Plus, Sideline to Sidelines that includes trouble in the NFLPA & NFL players selling their Super Bowl tickets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2:35 --- Raiders release DT Christian Wilkins; NFLPA files grievance9:06 --- Aaron Rodgers says Steelers are 1 of 10-12 teams who can win the Super Bowl16:35 --- Browns GM Andrew Berry says CLE could keep 4 QBs on 53-man roster/when will Cleveland name a starter?20:20 --- Nick Saban doesn't rule out a return to coaching24:30 --- President Trump signs NIL executive order29:55 --- MAILBAG              30:00 --- Who wins the AFC South?  Are the Texans moving in the wrong direction?              32:15 --- Why did Lloyd Howell and JC Tretter handle the collusion ruling the way they did?              36:00 --- If NFL Europe expansion happens, could we see a summer league NFL Europe?              38:21 --- Who are Florio's sleeper teams for 2025?

Steven and Diante start the pod by discussing the relationship status between Dolphins teammates Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill, before diving into highly publicized resignations within NFLPA leadership. They then go around the league and touch on some of the hot-button news, including updates on TJ Watt, Micah Parsons, and Trey Hendrickson, before diving in to the Tyrann Mathieu and Philip Rivers retirements. Finally, they employ the draft method to analyze and debate which NFL teams they are most excited to see play in the preseason. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Steven Ruiz and Diante LeeProducer: Chris SuttonSocial: Kiera GivensProduction Supervision: Conor Nevins and Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pablo Torre, host of Pablo Torre Finds Out, shares with Drew and Roth what thing he's found out about lately. For instance, he found out that the NFLPA is a flaming shitwreck! Then, will the NBA gambling stories remain mini-scandals in the public eye right up until the moment that someone openly rigs an NBA Finals? Finally, they open up the funbag to answer real questions from real listeners.Do you want to hear your question answered on the pod? Well, give us a call at 909-726-3720. That is 909-PANERA-0!Stuff We Talked AboutTurks & Caicos and the SeychellesNFLPA head Lloyd Howell resignationNBA gamblingAll-time great company namesCredits- Hosts: Drew Magary & David Roth- Producer: Brandon Grugle- Editor: Mischa Stanton- Production Services & Ads: Multitude Podcasts- Subscribe to Defector!About The ShowThe Distraction is Defector's flagship podcast about sports (and movies, and art, and sandwiches, and certain coastal states) from longtime writers Drew Magary and David Roth. Every week, Drew and Roth tackle subjects, both serious and impossibly stupid, with a parade of guests from around the world of sports and media joining in the fun! Roth and Drew also field Funbag questions from Defector readers, answer listener voicemails, and get upset about the number of people who use speakerphone while in a public bathroom stall. This is a show where everything matters, because everyone could use a Distraction. Head to defector.com for more info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

92%ers welcome back another episode of New Heights, brought to you by our friends at General Mills's Favorite Cereal Brands! We've got an incredible episode to wrap up season 3! First, we welcome back Adam Sandler to talk all things Happy Gilmore 2, how Travis' scenes with Bad Bunny turned out, Big Ed's cameo, and the origins of the iconic Happy Gilmore swing.Next, we check in with Travis and how he's feeling going into his 13 training camp at St. Joe's, attempt to explain what the hell is going on with the NFLPA's corporate credit card, take a look at some fan mentions about Jason lawn art, the Jets Jake Tattoo, and caffeinated cupcakes. And we're not even close to done yet because we finally give our long-awaited review of the 1990 classic “Pretty Woman.” See if Jason and Travis think the film holds up, what they thought of Julia Roberts' Oscar-nominated performance, and who was the sneaky MVP of the movie. Finally, we have an incredible conversation with #1 draft pick, Heisman winner, and starting QB for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield! We get into everything from why he thinks the Bucs have some unfinished business heading into this season, his early days as a walk-on QB, his iconic duel against Mahomes in 2016, the importance of being a “football house guy,” how he started a game for the Rams in less than 48 hours, shit talking strategies, relationship with Mike Evans, being a girl dad, getting welcome to the NFL by Fletcher Cox, and more!And that wraps up season 3 of New Heights! We have to thank all the 92%ers who tuned in this season, all of the incredible guests who gave us their time, and the amazing crew that helped produce this show every week. We will be back August 27th with new episodes to kick off the NFL Season! For even more New Heights, check out our New Heights YouTube Membership! As a member, you'll get access to full episodes, bonus videos, badges, and other stuff that will make you stand out. You can also listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ...Download the full podcast here:Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynwFollow New Heights on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://lnk.to/newheightshowSupport the Show: GENERAL MILLS: Don't miss the limited-edition boxes of Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, and REESE'S PUFFS cereal dropping in August…and catch all the Cereal Training Camp action all season long across streaming, TV and social. AMERICAN EXPRESS: For full terms and to learn more, visit https://americanexpress.com/withAmex ALLSTATE: Checking first is smart. So, check https://Allstate.com first for a quote that could save you hundreds.AUDIBLE: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at audible.com/newheights LIQUID IV: Squeeze the most out of your Summer with Liquid I.V. Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and get 20% off your first order with code NEWHEIGHTS at checkout.DRAFT KINGS: Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ross is joined by Andrew Brandt to break down the latest with the NFLPA, Jerry Jones & Mike Brown's recent comments to the press about contract negotiations, and why players should be holding in instead of holding out! 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

Greg Olsen hops back on the bus for another incredible episode with the boys. From coaching his kids and navigating the wild world of youth sports, to teaming up with Luke Kuechly on the middle school football sidelines, Greg shares hilarious and honest stories about parenting, competition, and dealing with tough parents. He opens up about his broadcasting journey, Tom Brady taking his spot, and whether he'd want his kids to play at "The U." We also get some Cam Newton love, a Bud Light hypothetical, and Greg throws some classic shade at Will. A must-watch for dads, fans, and anyone who grew up in a competitive household. HOWEVER, before the interview we get a full breakdown of Taylor's nightmare travel back from Canada and dive into Donald Trump wanting the Commanders to switch back to the Redskins, Dustin Poirier's final fight, NFLPA drama, and Shemar Stewart's situation with the Bengals. Have a day boys and enjoy this pod! 0:00 Intro2:00 Sherm Forgot To Record9:00 Taylor's Nightmare Trip Back To America28:15 Donald Trump vs Commanders36:36 Shemar Stewart Bengals Holdout41:00 Will Levis Injuries51:00 UFC 318 RECAP1:00:43 NFLPA Scandal1:12:06 GREG OLSEN INTERVIEW STARTS1:12:50 Greg’s Thoughts Of The Shop1:15:20 Coaching His Kids & Managing Expectations1:23:31 High School Sports Are Not What They Used To Be1:35:00 Playing For His Dad1:39:15 Coaching With Luke Kuechly 1:54:09 Dealing With Karen's2:05:40 Pushing His Kids Towards The U?2:15:01 Getting Your Kids Into Sports2:21:15 Tom Brady FOX Sports Broadcasting Drama2:26:42 BUD LIGHT QUESTION2:30:07 Cam Newton Gave Everything He Had Everyday2:34:00 When Greg Talked Shit On Will SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS FanDuel - Sign Up for FanDuel: fanduel.com/bussin Check out FanDuel Promos: https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/promotions Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1- 877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York. Dude Wipes: For the Best Clean, Pants Down: use DUDE WIPES! Head to DUDEWipes.com or find them at Amazon, Walmart and other Major Retailers. Phorm Energy: Zero Sugar. Natural Caffeine from Green Tea. Mental Focus. Learn more at https://www.phormenergy.com/ NUTRL: Real Vodka. Real Juice. Real Tasty. Find NÜTRL near you at https://nutrlusa.com/find-product LUCY: Level up your nicotine routine with LUCY Nicotine: visit www.LUCY.co/BUSSIN and use promo code BUSSIN to get 20% off your first order. WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. Bud Light: Easy to Drink. Easy to Enjoy. Stock up now on Bud Light! https://www.instacart.com/store/brands/bud-light?ic_source=BWTB&ic_campaignid=2025 NotesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL updates are firing right before training camp begins. Chris is back from the beach and runs through all the NFL news. Lloyd Howell and JC Tretter have both resigned from the NFLPA and Chris recaps the events that got us to this point and where the players can go from here. Jerry Jones had some very interesting comments around the contract situation with the Cowboys' best player, Terry McLaurin is also in a contract dispute with the Washington Commanders and Donald Trump demanded the Washington Commanders revert to their longtime nickname or face problems with securing their new stadium. (00:00) Intro (12:35) Chris at the Beach (09:47) NFLPA: Lloyd Howell & JC Tretter Resign (39:52) Jerry Jones & Micah Parsons (45:57) Terry McLaurin's Commanders Contract Bryan Braman's GoFundeMe can be found here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-bryan-bramans-healing-journey Have some interesting takes, some codebreaks or just want to talk to the Green Light Crew? We want to hear from you. Call into the Green Light Hotline and give us your hottest takes, your biggest gripes and general thoughts. Day and night, this hotline is open. Green Light Hotline: ‪(202) 991-0723‬ Also, check out our paddling partners at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Appomattox River Company ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get your canoes, kayaks and paddleboards so you're set to hit the river this summer. Green Light's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where you can catch all the latest GL action: Green Light with Chris Long: Subscribe and enjoy weekly content including podcasts, documentaries, live chats, celebrity interviews and more including hot news items, trending discussions from the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA are just a small part of what we will be sharing with you.

Scottie Scheffler wins again and his dominating year continues. The Open was such a snooze fest that we resorted to Tiger vs Scottie debates and people forget how awesome Tiger was (00:00:00-00:24:29). WNBA created noise with some t-shirts (00:24:29-00:30:27). National sports podcast talking baseball (00:30:27-00:36:37). Hurt or Injured Justin Herbert for his red contacts (00:36:37-00:42:00). Who's back of the week including Hank's UFC recap, Coldplay and understanding the NFLPA mess that Pablo Torre and Mike Florio uncovered (00:42:00-01:06:31). Mt Rushmore of best bad movies (01:06:31-01:30:39). Alex Caruso and Baker Mayfield join the show to talk ball, Caruso winning a Title, Baker finding the chip on his shoulder after his hater list has grown so small, their mutual hate for University of Texas and more (01:30:39-01:59:15). MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joins the show to talk about the successful All Star Break, competitive balance in the league, should their be an age restriction on the HR Derby, dumb rules and more (01:59:15-02:27:44). We finish with lottery ball numbers (02:27:4-02:31:22).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about Scottie Scheffler's dominating win at The Open Championship notching his fourth career major, his comments leading up to the tournament, and why he is ultimately inevitable. They also cover TJ Watt finally getting his deal done with the Steelers making him the highest paid non-QB in the history of the NFL, the entire NFLPA situation, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show LIVE from a University of Michigan golf outing is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter, to discuss everything happening around the NFL as every team prepares to report to camp this week. Next, future Hall of Famer, Texans Ring of Honor member, 3x NFL DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, and now NFL on CBS color commentator, JJ Watt joins the show to discuss TJ's new contract, his breakfast setup this past weekend, and buying another soccer team. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is ‘sabotage' as in Dodgers as in Brewers as in Dave Roberts as in down bad. The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Milwaukee Brewers and Dave Roberts can't figure it out. The Dodgers have struggled over the past few weeks and have lost ground in the division. The Brewers, however, have been streaking… 10-straight! (12:30) The Mets still have some problem. 2nd worst record in baseball over the past 31 games. Not great! (16:30) The Yankees and Braves have some beef that MLB is going to look into. (23:00) Ketel Marte was on the Restricted List after his house was burglarized during the All-Star break. He said over $400K was stolen from his home! A ring was busted for stealing from other professional athletes recently. (31:40) Review: The Phoenician Scheme. (36:00) J.C. Tretter is out at the NFLPA. Finished. Another member of the NFLPA has been PTFO'd. (48:50) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monday on 2 Pros and a Cup of Joe, Scottie Scheffler widens the gap in his greatness compared to other modern golfers. It is revealed that part of the reason for former ED of the NFLPA, Lloyd Howell, stepping down was because of a lavish “Player Engagement Event” at a famous South Florida gentlemen’s club. Plus, WNBA players wants more pay, but does the league have the means?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is revealed that part of the reason for former ED of the NFLPA, Lloyd Howell, stepping down was because of lavish “Player Engagement Events” at a famous South Florida gentlemen’s club. Plus, Lee’s dog sitting escapades on the FSR IR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's word of the day is ‘distraction' as in Lloyd Howell as in the NFLPA as in Pablo Torre as in Mike Florio as in found out. What a night. It needed to happen. We told you it would happen. It started with a possible collusion coverup then went to advisor of a PE firm then landed on another coverup. Will the players finally care? Now we hear about the former NFLPA president told players to fake injuries! WHAT!? (19:30) It's time for the sprint for October in MLB. Trade deadline is approaching. Postseason approaching. We have some huge series ready to go. (31:15) Review: Old Guard 2. (34:30) Caitlin Clark is out of the All-Star Game that'll be played in Indiana. Sad. Injuries suck. That's a huge story for the country, but a huge story for the players… CBA negotiations. (42:00) Damian Lillard is back with the Portland Trail Blazers. He is making so much money next year and guess what… not playing! (45:00) NPPOD. (46:00) TJ Watt is now the highest non-QB in the NFL. A monster deal and now other teams have some issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can yell at Coca on Twitter @matthewcoca It's another Coca Friday! Time to party! Maybe we turn on a little Coldplay and snuggle up on the jumbotron at Gillette Stadium? Shoutout to Pablo Torre for his reporting! Barstool going to save Fox Sports? And we play a new game with Coca called The Darwin Meter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices