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Domonique Foxworth is joined by MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer for an inside look at the MLB labor negotiations as MLB pushes for a salary cap. They discuss the negotiations through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Meyer's experience with the MLBPA and other unions, and argue that a salary cap would benefit owners but it would hurt players and the sport.   0:00 Intro 0:30 Earliest baseball memories 3:18 Dodgers' role in the salary cap debate 5:58 MLB's salary cap ads 9:42 Why a salary cap won't solve MLB's problems 11:28 The MLBPA's push to improve baseball 14:33 Owners' grievances 19:21 Private equity's impact 21:56 Luxury tax 23:03 The MLBPA's demands 24:27 How unions have evolved 27:26 Confidence in the players sticking together 30:43 The MLBPA's strong culture 36:52 MLBPA's plan if there's a lockout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer for an inside look at the MLB labor negotiations as MLB pushes for a salary cap. They discuss the negotiations through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Meyer's experience with the MLBPA and other unions, and argue that a salary cap would benefit owners but it would hurt players and the sport.   0:00 Intro 0:30 Earliest baseball memories 3:18 Dodgers' role in the salary cap debate 5:58 MLB's salary cap ads 9:42 Why a salary cap won't solve MLB's problems 11:28 The MLBPA's push to improve baseball 14:33 Owners' grievances 19:21 Private equity's impact 21:56 Luxury tax 23:03 The MLBPA's demands 24:27 How unions have evolved 27:26 Confidence in the players sticking together 30:43 The MLBPA's strong culture 36:52 MLBPA's plan if there's a lockout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer for an inside look at the MLB labor negotiations as MLB pushes for a salary cap. They discuss the negotiations through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Meyer's experience with the MLBPA and other unions, and argue that a salary cap would benefit owners but it would hurt players and the sport.   0:00 Intro 0:30 Earliest baseball memories 3:18 Dodgers' role in the salary cap debate 5:58 MLB's salary cap ads 9:42 Why a salary cap won't solve MLB's problems 11:28 The MLBPA's push to improve baseball 14:33 Owners' grievances 19:21 Private equity's impact 21:56 Luxury tax 23:03 The MLBPA's demands 24:27 How unions have evolved 27:26 Confidence in the players sticking together 30:43 The MLBPA's strong culture 36:52 MLBPA's plan if there's a lockout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Hour 3 of the show, Jonas Knox & LaVar Arrington go over the World Cup and the ticket prices for the final game yesterday and even the grass field campaign for the NFLPA. Plus, the guys discuss Saquon Barkley's house being broken into while he and his family were home, we have a relationship alert edition of The Leftovers, and more!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB.   0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Maller talks about George Kittle and the NFLPA's "WorthTheCost" campaign for 100% grass fields, the idea of the NFL adding a third place game, the big three-team deal of Lou Dort between OKC, Atlanta, and Dallas, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB.   0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth is joined by TV writer & producer Mike Schur (The Office, Parks and Recreation, The Good Place, Brooklyn 99) to break down MLB's ongoing battle with the MLBPA and how it compares to labor battles outside of baseball. They discuss labor unions through the lens of Foxworth's experience as president of the NFLPA and Schur's experience with WGA negotiations and explain why a salary cap would be a bad thing for MLB.   0:00 Intro 1:00 MLB's CBA negotiations 4:32 MLB's push for a salary cap 16:40 Private equity's negative impact 23:09 Art vs. commerce in sports 33:23 The Dodgers' role 36:01 MLB owners prefer socialism when it's convenient Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeremy and Joe recap Ryan Fox's swift victory at the Open Championship and discuss the NFLPA's 'Worth the Cost' campaign for natural grass fields. They also dive into the high-scoring World Cup third-place game and debate the merits of consolation games in American professional sports. 03:08 - Ryan Fox Wins Open 04:52 - NFL Grass Surface Debate 07:30 - World Cup Final Recap 16:37 - NFL Third Place Games 22:28 - Bills Training Camp Prep

Chris Russell dives into the latest disagreements between the NFL and the NFLPA, examining the ongoing tension over player health, working conditions, and league policies. He discusses why the NFL needs stronger field standards and more consistent playing surface regulations, while arguing the league must go the extra mile to reduce injuries and better protect its players both now and in the future.

Chris Russell gets you ready for Commanders training camp as players prepare to report to Ashburn, breaking down the biggest storylines, position battles, and expectations heading into the new season. AP sports writer Stephen Whyno joins the show to recap the FIFA World Cup and discuss the championship match and the tournament's biggest takeaways. Chris also dives into the latest disagreements between the NFL and the NFLPA, making the case for stricter field regulations and why the league must do more to reduce injuries and better protect its players. Later, Doc Walker joins the show to discuss what the Cowboys bring to the table this season, why Jayden Daniels doesn't need to be the loudest voice in the Commanders' locker room as long as his play leads the way, and how he compares to Washington's recent quarterbacks. They also examine the Commanders' revamped defense, the impact of adding proven talent at linebacker, and what fans can expect from the unit this season.

Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) breaks down the biggest stories from around the NFL, including a possible Aaron Donald comeback and Brandon Aiyuk's latest social media rants: (1:30) Florio vs Yellowjackets (5:00) World Cup recap: Argentina holds off Cape Verde, England tops Mexico, FIFA overturns Balogun red card suspension (21:40) NFLPA reports over $88M in Deshaun Watson salary cap credits7:20 (27:20) Aaron Donald hints at unretirement (32:20) Brandon Aiyuk vs. Jayden Daniels (36:45) Wedding attendees might provide hints at Travis Kelce's future See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're delighted today to sit down with MDVIP Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Lin to talk about so building a sustainable practice, finding joy in the practice of medicine, and what's happening what the next chapter of Primary Care looks like. Dr. Jeffrey Lin is a board-certified cardiologist, internist, and the newly appointed Chief Medical Officer of MDVIP, the nation's leading network supporting physicians in personalized, preventive, and relationship-driven primary care. A Harvard Medical School graduate and Yale summa cum laude, Dr. Lin completed advanced fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Columbia University before building a distinguished career that spans academic medicine, elite sports cardiology as a consultant to the NFL Players Association, and executive leadership at Devoted Health, where he was the company's first physician hire and helped build a patient-centered care model serving over 400,000 members across 29 states. He joins MDVIP at a pivotal moment in the organization's growth, bringing with him a career-long conviction that prevention is a long game, that physician joy is inseparable from patient outcomes, and that the future of primary care depends on giving doctors the time and the tools to actually know their patients. --- MDVIP Appoints Jeffrey Lin, MD, FACC, as Chief Medical Officer     BOCA RATON, Fla. – April 22, 2026 – MDVIP, the national leader in supporting physicians to provide personalized, preventive, and primary care, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Lin as Chief Medical Officer. A board-certified cardiologist and accomplished healthcare executive, Dr. Lin will lead MDVIP's clinical strategy and delivery as the company continues to expand its preventive and relationship-driven primary care model nationwide. Dr. Lin will also collaborate with the network's Medical Advisory Board on MDVIP's current and future offerings. The appointment reflects MDVIP's investment in physician leadership that deeply understands both the patient and provider experience, reinforcing the company's commitment to long-term health outcomes, proactive prevention, and a care model that gives doctors the time and tools to deliver truly personalized care. A cardiologist and internist by training, Dr. Lin has a longstanding commitment to prevention and optimizing health through data-driven, lifestyle-oriented approaches. He joins MDVIP from Devoted Health, where he served as National Medical Director and was the company's first physician hire, responsible for building its clinical care platform from the ground up. Since 2019, he helped lead the development and scaling of a comprehensive, patient-centered care model integrating preventive care, chronic disease management, and longitudinal wellness for primary care patients across the country, growing the clinical team to serve over 400,000 members across 29 states. As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Lin will work closely with affiliated physicians and the MDVIP team to enhance the MDVIP experience for patients and providers alike. His priorities include strengthening MDVIP's preventive and wellness programs, supporting physicians transitioning into more manageable practice sizes, and expanding the MDVIP model to new physician segments and patient populations across different life stages. "MDVIP was built on the belief that primary care should be proactive, personal and sustainable for physicians," said Larry Kutscher, CEO and Board Chairman of MDVIP. "Dr. Lin has devoted his career to those same principles, designing care models that prioritize prevention, meaningful time with patients and better long-term health. He will be a powerful advocate for our physician community and a key partner in shaping the future of MDVIP." Dr. Lin's passion for MDVIP's mission is rooted in his early years in practice, when he saw firsthand how fragmented, specialist-heavy care consumed patients' lives and made it difficult to focus on prevention and long-term health. "As a cardiologist, I've always viewed health as a long game," said Dr. Jeffrey Lin, Chief Medical Officer of MDVIP. "The choices we make in our 40s and 60s shape the next 30 years of our lives. MDVIP has spent more than 25 years building a model that gives physicians the time and tools to focus on prevention and real relationships with patients. I'm excited to help bring that kind of care to more doctors and patients across the country." Dr. Lin also emphasized the importance of elevating the physician experience. "You can't deliver great long-term outcomes if the people providing care are burnt out," he added. "I'm looking forward to partnering with our affiliated clinicians to bring more joy back into their practice and help patients live longer, healthier lives." With the appointment of Dr. Lin, MDVIP is beginning a new chapter in its growth story, doubling down on personalized, relationship-centered care and expanding its influence among patients and physicians nationwide. About Dr. Jeffrey Lin Dr. Jeffrey Lin is a board-certified cardiologist, internist, and an accomplished physician executive dedicated to advancing personalized, preventive, and relationship-driven care. He previously served as National Medical Director at Devoted Health, a tech-enabled Medicare Advantage organization, where he's helped lead the development and scaling of a comprehensive, patient-centered care model nationwide since 2019. A cardiologist by training, Dr. Lin has a longstanding commitment to prevention and optimizing cardiovascular health through data-driven, lifestyle-oriented approaches. Earlier in his career, he served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach and Co-Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, where he built a thriving ambulatory cardiology practice and developed programs that enabled patients to achieve meaningful, sustained improvements in heart health. Dr. Lin's experience also includes caring for elite and professional athletes as a cardiology consultant to the National Football League Players Association, as well as leading clinical research on cardiovascular performance and endurance. His work has been published in leading medical journals, including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Lin earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and graduated summa cum laude from Yale University. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, followed by advanced fellowship training in cardiovascular medicine, sports cardiology, and cardiac imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital and Columbia University.

Host Tyler Jones (@TylerJonesLive) is joined by SI NBA Draft/OKC Thunder Publisher Derek Parker (@DParkOK) & Roundtable Sports OkState/NASCAR Contributor Nick Couzin (@NCouz).(0:30-13:45) The #SummerOfJones takes Chicago, as the USMNT advances in the World Cup.(13:45-29:30) NBA Breakdown: Jaylen Brown/Paul George trade, Kawhi Leonard back to the Raptors and where will LeBron James end up?(29:30-46:10) Around the NFL: Baker Mayfield looking for a new deal with the Bucs, Raiders planning to start Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza, and the Bills will not honor O.J. Simpson in their new stadium.(46:10-1:04:50) Big 12/SEC Breakdown: Hot Takes on Georgia, Oklahoma State QB Drew Mestemaker, John Mateer, and Brendan Sorsby's settlement with the NFL and NFLPA.(1:04:50-1:35:40) Derek Parker on the OKC Thunder, the NBA Draft, and NBA Free Agency.(1:35:40-1:53:00) Tom Foolery Story of the Week: SportsCenter anchor feuds with PGA Tour golfer's WAG.Today's show is sponsored by O'Connor Advisory Group. Start planning for your future now at https://oconnoradvisorygroup.com!Follow Tyler Jones on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TylerJonesLiveFollow Tyler Jones on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerjoneslive/Follow Tyler Jones on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tylerjoneslive

Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it's the concept of gameday inactive players, why they're necessary, and if they'll continue as the league and the NFLPA negotiate potential changes to the CBA, as the NFL seeks the addition of an 18th game to its schedule. Right now teams can dress 48 players without restriction, and also dress one emergency backup quarterback, from a roster of 53 players, meaning at least four members of the team each week must be in street clothes on the sideline. How is that situation beneficial, why is it necessary and will it continue into the future? Alan breaks it down: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with leading NIL agent, attorney, NFLPA-certified agent, professor, and sports industry expert Emily Staker to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of college athletics. From navigating the shift toward direct school compensation to protecting high school recruits from unethical actors, Emily's insight on trust and player development provides a vital playbook for families. Emily shares her experiences with AI-driven compliance portals, the critical role of family values in long-term success, and why chasing the highest bidder can derail an athlete's dream of reaching the NFL. She emphasizes the importance of relational recruitment, non-monetary factors in the transfer portal, and maintaining professionalism in a cutthroat business. Emily also highlights the vital role of legal discernment and lifelong mentorship.Additionally, Emily interned with Pro Football Camp, and then with Craig in his NFL representation business. Their friendship and mutual respect shines through this conversation. It's a reminder that Craig entered this business not to guard territory, but to help people achieve their goals and dreams — and Emily is living proof of that. Now that's a Pro Mindset.Episode Takeaways: 

June 29, 2026 - Season 16, Episode 156 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Monday morning show, Alex Kozora and Josh Carney get into the latest Steelers roster moves and a special teams coach hiring. Josh takes inventory of the Steelers' roster after a busy offseason of upgrades. He shares his concerns on special teams but his excitement for the group overall. Josh and Alex talk about the intense defensive line competition and who might capture the final few spots at the bottom of the depth chart. We also discuss QB Aaron Rodgers and if his play can be good enough to compete in an AFC North against a healthy Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson. We then dive into the latest 90-in-30 player series, highlighting LB Jamin Davis, WR Joaquin Davis, CB Jamel Dean, RB Rico Dowdle, OL Jack Driscoll, and OL Gennings Dunker. Josh and Alex spend time talking about each player and where they stand heading into training camp. Throughout the episode, we briefly mention the NFLPA's latest concern over the league wanting to move towards and 18-game season, though the prospect of a lockout seems far away. This 65-minute episode also discusses several other minor topics not noted in the recap above, and we make sure to answer a few listener emails we have received to close out this show. steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden react to, the Buffalo Bills decision to exclude OJ Simpson from the Wall of Fame at their new stadium, the latest in the ongoing battle between Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers, Tennessee Titans legend Chris Johnson being diagnosed with ALS, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline:00:00 - Tom Brady calls out NFL fines(Cont.)12:34 - Bills exclude OJ Simpson from new stadium19:18 - Brandon Aiyuk calls out NFLPA27:57 - George Kittle demands grass NFL fields37:23 - Chris Johnson diagnosed with ALS40:22 - Super Chats (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio joins the show to break down a wide range of NFL storylines, starting with the Terrion Arnold arrest and allegations that he enlisted others to lure a victim to an apartment in Tampa. Florio discusses how the case could unfold in court and draws a comparison to past high-profile legal situations. The conversation shifts to Brandon Aiyuk and the ongoing tension with the 49ers, with Florio comparing the situation to Antonio Brown's 2019 exit and explaining why Aiyuk's trade value may be limited due to his actions and injury history. He also weighs in on Brendan Sorsby's situation, noting the NFL's decision not to hold a supplemental draft, Sorsby's lack of NFLPA leverage, and why he is likely to remain out of the league until next season, while pointing out that similar conduct exists among current NFL players. Florio also reacts to Omar Kelly's take that first-round picks don't matter, emphasizing culture-building and development as key priorities for the Dolphins, and closes with thoughts on the Diana Russini situation.

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to the NBA's blockbuster trade sending LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves to pair with Anthony Edwards, and break down the chances that Jaylen Brown is dealt from the Celtics or remains in Boston next season. NFL Players Association Executive Director JC Tretter and Tom discuss the union's most pressing issues including the chances the next CBA includes an 18-game season, pressuring the league to have natural grass in all stadiums, how to handle the Brendan Sorsby situation after his application for a Supplemental Draft was denied in the wake of his NCAA gambling scandal, and more.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Florio (@profootball talk) discusses the NFL cancelling the supplemental draft and the ramifications for Brendan Sorsby plus news regarding Dianna Russini and PFT mailbag. (0:50) NFLPA in tough spot after NFL declines to hold supplemental draft (12:35) Where does Brendan Sorsby go from here? (20:10) New York Times publishes an article about Dianna Russini (30:25) Lamar Jackson is all-in with new coaching staff (32:55) Florio opens the PFT PM mailbag to answer questions about Brendan Sorsby, Arch Manning and NFL broadcast deals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to quarterback Brendan Sorsby not being able to play in the NFL in 2026 because the league has elected not to hold a supplemental draft, and explain why they think the NFL not having a supplemental draft isn't all about sending a message to Brendan Sorsby.

Full Show Broadcast. Guest Today: Joe Yerdon & Sal Capaccio. Happy ribbon cutting (day) ceremony at New Highmark Stadium. Brendan Sorsby's NFL Supplemental Draft nixed. Giannis Antetokounmpo was traded to the Miami Heat in blockbuster deal. NBA & NHL Drafts. Timmy's hot take & so much more.

Mike Florio (@profootballtalk) is joined by Brendan Sorsby's agent Ron Slavin to break down the former Texas Tech QB's gambling situation ahead of the supplemental draft. Florio also dives into impending CBA conversations between the NFL and NFLPA, shares updates on where Brandon Aiyuk might end up, and more. (1:00) When will CBA talks begin? (10:40) "Competition" comes to officiating (14:25) Brandon Aiyuk wants to play for Commanders (16:05) Donte Whitner addresses Aldon Smith's death (19:15) World Cup shows what football could someday be Brendan Sorsby's agent Ron Slavin joins the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DeMaurice Smith talks about labor disputes, the mindset of owners during a lockout, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Full Hour 2 in The Sports Bar: Terrible Time Timmy's Not So Terrible Take. A ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium. Winter Olympic news, The Wolverines need a new head coach. Straight Up: Giannis Antetokounmpo. NHL & NBA Drafts On Tap. Please Vote Ernie Clement.

Tim Schneider serves up his take of the day. Plus Gene shares news from New Highmark stadium & whats going on with the Olympics?

Full Show Broadcast. Gene has your hockey fill. Dennis Bernstein from The 4th Period & SiriusXM talks NHL & the Sabres ahead of the NHL Draft Friday in Buffalo. Alex Tuch or Bo Byram? The Ottawa Senators traded Brady Tkachuk to The Florida Panthers. Gene reflects on throwing gass at the Red Wings game Friday. Why is there a ribbon cutting ceremony at New Highmark Stadium Tuesday? Timmy's Hot Take, Wyndham Clark, Winter Olympic news and the great Ernie Clement.

MetLife Stadium may still make money, but the latest World Cup pitch complaints raise a bigger problem for Giants fans: is the home field becoming an embarrassment the team cannot ignore? Follow on Spotify and leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts if you enjoy no-BS Giants debate.The Big Question: Is MetLife Stadium a real Giants problem or just an overblown player complaint? The answer is probably both: FIFA may say the field is playable, but when World Cup players, NFL players, and Giants fans all keep circling the same stadium complaints, the issue becomes bigger than one surface.Drew and Rob spend the first half of the show on MetLife after Adrien Rabiot and Vinicius Junior criticized the pitch and FIFA defended the stadium conditions. The conversation quickly moves beyond grass vs. turf into the broader problem: the NFLPA's F- field grade, the bland fan experience, the stadium's lack of identity, and why Giants fans still compare it unfavorably to old Giants Stadium.The second half shifts into roster construction. The Giants are getting heavier under John Harbaugh, and the hosts debate whether that means the team is finally building a more physical identity or just changing the average because of roster churn.Paulson Adebo also gets a spotlight after strong spring reports. The debate is not whether Adebo has talent — it is whether he can actually become the CB1-level player the Giants need after last year's injury comeback season.The final stretch hits two roster ideas: Najee Harris as a possible Devin Singletary replacement and Vita Vea as a defensive tackle name to monitor if Tampa Bay's contract situation gets worse. The hosts are clear that Vea is not a Giants trade story yet, but the Kayvon Thibodeaux angle makes the hypothetical hard to ignore.Merch: https://2giantgoofballs-shop.fourthwall.com/Support: https://buymeacoffee.com/2giantgoofballsAll episodes: https://2giantgoofballs.buzzsprout.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show

Domonique and Charlie open the mailbag to debate the highest NFL Draft pick they'd be comfortable spending on Brendan Sorsby and whether the USMNT's impressive World Cup start should have fans raising their expectations. Plus, what are the lessons and traps for NBA teams from the NBA Finals, and do you agree with NBA stars taking less money to help build a championship team? 0:00 Intro 1:57 What's the highest pick you'd be comfortable using on Brendan Sorsby? 13:31 Do you think Brunson's decision to leave money on the table will start a trend? 18:16 What are the lessons and traps for NBA teams from the NBA finals? 25:43 What's one thing in sports you wish we could roll back? 32:10 Did the win over Paraguay make you believe the U.S. can make a real World Cup run? 34:11 What was your reaction to the news that NFL, NFLPA & NBPA backed the college sports bill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique and Charlie open the mailbag to debate the highest NFL Draft pick they'd be comfortable spending on Brendan Sorsby and whether the USMNT's impressive World Cup start should have fans raising their expectations. Plus, what are the lessons and traps for NBA teams from the NBA Finals, and do you agree with NBA stars taking less money to help build a championship team? 0:00 Intro 1:57 What's the highest pick you'd be comfortable using on Brendan Sorsby? 13:31 Do you think Brunson's decision to leave money on the table will start a trend? 18:16 What are the lessons and traps for NBA teams from the NBA finals? 25:43 What's one thing in sports you wish we could roll back? 32:10 Did the win over Paraguay make you believe the U.S. can make a real World Cup run? 34:11 What was your reaction to the news that NFL, NFLPA & NBPA backed the college sports bill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique and Charlie open the mailbag to debate the highest NFL Draft pick they'd be comfortable spending on Brendan Sorsby and whether the USMNT's impressive World Cup start should have fans raising their expectations. Plus, what are the lessons and traps for NBA teams from the NBA Finals, and do you agree with NBA stars taking less money to help build a championship team? 0:00 Intro 1:57 What's the highest pick you'd be comfortable using on Brendan Sorsby? 13:31 Do you think Brunson's decision to leave money on the table will start a trend? 18:16 What are the lessons and traps for NBA teams from the NBA finals? 25:43 What's one thing in sports you wish we could roll back? 32:10 Did the win over Paraguay make you believe the U.S. can make a real World Cup run? 34:11 What was your reaction to the news that NFL, NFLPA & NBPA backed the college sports bill? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Fontana and Austin Ward on a Tuesday Night! Austin was out at OSU Summer Camp, we'll hear his thoughts. Birm joins the show to discuss the latest on the recruiting trail. The Brendan Sorsby saga comes to a conclusion, and the NFLPA supports a Senate Bill.

Ben fills in for Nat to pick Iron Mike's brain about why NFL owners will install grass for FIFA but not for the NFLPA, whether Myles Garrett is the best player to be traded in his prime, how much better AJ Brown makes the Patriots, the sad passing of Aldon Smith, what Raymond Berry did that other receivers in his era couldn't and whether the NFL is a global sport yet. ___ Smokin' BBQ, ice-cold beers, and all the NFL action you can handle. What's not to love, people? Check out Hickory's Smokehouse here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hickorys.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ___ Check out the official Nat Coombs Show music playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i1nSLaUJWxZMGCe8eJLQY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ___ BONUS CONTENT! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheNCShow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ___ Follow Nat on X or Instagram: X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/natcoombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/natcoombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ___ NC Show socials: X (Twitter): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thencshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/thencshow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thencshow/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tik Tok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thencshow?lang=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@thencshow⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most executives treat sleep as a variable. Something to compress when things get busy. Something to fix later. That's the ROI brain talking: Sleep is overhead, not output.The science disagrees. One in three people globally struggle with sleep, and the effects are not limited to grogginess. Poor sleep is linked to cognitive decline, impaired decision making, elevated anxiety, weakened immunity, and early onset dementia. If you aren't sleeping well, you aren't operating well. Full stop.This is the market that Somnee is building into. The company was founded by four UC Berkeley neuroscientists, including Matt Walker, arguably the world's leading expert on sleep science. Its product is a headband, worn for 15 minutes before bed, which reads your brainwave activity through clinical-grade EEG sensors on your frontal cortex, then uses neurostimulation to recalibrate your brain toward sleep-ready states.Tim Rosa, Somnee's CEO, describes it simply: If stress has your brain running at the equivalent of 220 beats per minute, the device reads that and brings it back to 90. It's not a sleeping pill. It's not a sleep tracker. It is the first consumer device that reads your brain and rewrites it.“Sleep is foundational to overall health,” Rosa told me. “Not getting enough of it creates a cascade of problems. And you're starting to see more research connecting poor sleep quality to cognitive decline as you age.”The NBA invested in Somnee and ran a research pilot. The results: 31 additional minutes of sleep per night across the cohort. Time to fall asleep dropped from 24 minutes to eight minutes. The NFL Players Association invited Somnee to pitch during Super Bowl week. They won. Conversations are now active with the players union covering roughly 2,400 active players and more than 14,000 retired ones.Elite athletes are the early adopters here because they understand that recovery is performance. But Rosa makes clear the product's reach goes well beyond sports: “Whether you're an executive, middle management, or showing up to work on time consistently, sleep affects everything.”Support the show

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Super Agent Leigh Steinberg joins the show to discuss the NY Knicks in the NBA Finals, NBA expansion, the Myles Garret trade & MLB salary cap. Gene is hyped for the Knicks. Bills camp wraps up. The DanDalorian shares his hot take.

In this episode of Experts Unleashed, I sit down with Rashonner Lillie, founding partner of Reveal Wealth Strategies and one of a small group of financial advisors in the country approved by the NFLPA to work with current and former NFL players. Rashonner has been advising clients for 21 years, across three offices in Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta, with a team of eight advisors. She didn't arrive here through a textbook career path — she watched both of her parents get sick and pass away in their 50s, and saw firsthand the estate planning mistakes, missing life insurance policies, and beneficiary errors that families face when they haven't planned properly. That experience became the engine of her practice. We get into why AI will never be able to replace a financial advisor who knows your subjective life variables — your mom moving in, your credit card debt, your vacation home dreams. We talk about the tax changes from the Big Beautiful Bill and what they mean for your retirement. We go inside the life insurance story she has never forgotten — a client in her 30s who wanted to cancel her policy and passed away at 38-39 with a young child who is now protected. And we talk about the hardest conversation she ever had to have with a family that was draining every cent they owned caring for an aging parent.   

Shannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Iso Joe Johnson react to Shedeur Sanders breaking Tom Brady’s jersey sales record, play or fade NBA Finals Game 1 and more! Subscribe to Nightcap presented by PrizePicks so you don’t miss out on any new drops! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/NI... 0:00 - Larry O’Brien trophy will be back at center court for Finals1:32 - Shedeur Sanders $17.5 mill in NFLPA licensing shattered Tom Brady's record04:10 - Play or Fade with PrizePicks6:23 - Q & Ayyy (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Goodman and Troy Renck begin the week by recapping the Spurs Game 7 win over the Thunder and look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between San Antonio and New York. Are the Spurs beginning the start of a dynasty with all of their great, young players? Has the Victor Wembanyama era arrived in full-force? Is it better for the NBA if the next big star – Wemby – wins a championship or if a big market like New York wins? Will Nikola Jokic finish with just one NBA Title? Plus, Shedeur Sanders shattered Tom Brady's NFLPA licensing record with a massive merchandise-driven payout. Does his career have a chance to take off this year in Cleveland? Check out a Monday episode of Hot Takes! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Full Hour 1 in The Sports Bar. Gene covers a variety of sports stories. Which MLB team is the modern day version of the moneyball team? Timmys shares his hot take.

Why the Fifth-Year Option Never Made Sense The Detroit Lions made Jack Campbell the NFL's second highest paid linebacker. The number is big, and the reasoning is clear. Off-ball linebackers are grouped with pass-rush linebackers for option calculations. That bucket includes names like Micah Parsons. Even Miles Garrett falls into that label in the accounting. Aidan Hutchinson could be listed there, too. Because Campbell earned first team All-Pro, the fifth-year option would have escalated beyond his annual number. The option math was upside down. So the Lions acted early and got cost certainty. The same structure exists for other young Lions. Jahmir Gibbs had a smaller escalator tied to Pro Bowls. This is how the NFL and NFLPA built the system. It rewards production, but it can spike costs at certain positions. Inside the Deal and the Market Campbell's contract lands at $81,000,000 total value and $20,250,000 per year. Only Roquan Smith tops him in total dollars. Only Fred Warner makes more per year at $21,000,000. Average per year is the clean measuring stick. Total value often carries fluff. Teams use mechanisms like void years, and the back end can be soft. The Detroit Lions Podcast spelled out why this price point isn't out of bounds. It is pushing the market, not breaking it. He is young, coming off his first contract, and already an All-Pro. Someone else will leapfrog him soon. That is how the market works. What Campbell Puts on Tape Campbell's tape backs the investment. He forces fumbles by punching the ball out. Officials explained why some of those attempts will now be penalties, and he had a couple misses. The core skill still matters. He arrives on balance. He squares up. He finishes. You rarely see a bad snap. The only consistent nit is occasional coverage wins by the offense. His instincts show up. So does his reactive quickness and eye discipline. He does not overrun the point of attack. That matters for this defense. The pet peeve with linebackers who fly past tackles or get stiff-armed because they are out of control does not apply here. The comparisons offered were about style and reliability. Think Lance Briggs. Think Chris Spielman. Right place. Right angles. Right result. What's Next in the Hierarchy Campbell is now slotted as the No. 2 off-ball linebacker by pay. The plan was to stack up other Detroit Lions stars and where they rank next. That conversation is coming. For now, the headline stands: the Detroit Lions paid for steady, high-end play. The NFL market context and option math justify it. The Detroit Lions Podcast laid out the numbers and the tape, and both point to value. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #jackcampbell #nflcontractrankings #peneisewell #jaredgoff #kerbyjoseph #alimmcneill #voidyears Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abe Gordon and Randy McMichael discuss Matthew Stafford's massive extension with the Rams and how it impacts the team's future development at quarterback. They also dive into the NFLPA's new snack partnership with Jams and evaluate Jerry Jones' recent comments regarding international travel wear and tear. 01:00 - Intro and Braves Update 01:54 - Matthew Stafford's Extension 04:27 - NFL Snack Agreement 06:33 - Training Camp Interception Talk 10:03 - Titans and Giants News

JP Finlay and Mitch Tischler join you for a jam packed show. The guys open up discussing some Commanders schedule superlatives before getting a chance to catch up with a number of league-wide reporters giving their take on the Commanders games before ending with Evan Pascal of the NFLPA joining us to talk about Antonio Williams and Sonny Styles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this Wednesday edition of 2 Pros & A Cup Of Joe, Jonas Knox, Brady Quinn, & LaVar Arrington recap the NBA Playoffs with the Spurs taking a lead over the Timberwolves yesterday. Plus, the guys discuss the NFLPA comments on NFL grass surfaces in light of the way FIFA players go about field usage, we have a PGA edition of ICYMI, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(10:00) Patriots players ponder A.J. Brown addition (13:10) Patriots S Kevin Byard III: “Obviously, A.J.’s very talented still. But young A.J. had a lot to prove and couldn’t be covered in one-on-ones.” (17:30) Patriots WR Romeo Doubs: “I was true to my word when I came here that there is no No. 1 guy in this offense…Whatever it is I have to do…I’m open to all roles.” (31:38) New York Jets RB Breece Hall addresses media for first time since signing 3-year extension (41:30) Bengals-Falcons will play in Madrid: Week 9 (November 8th) (46:30) Report: Steelers-Saints will play Week 7 in Paris (October 25th); NFL will release full slate of International games this morning (50:00) NFLPA Executive Director JC Tretter: “"What we want is good grass fields. Good, solid fields… if you ask every player that we polled, 92% say they want grass over turf.” (51:20) FIFA World Cup begins in 29 days; NFLPA issues statement on social media about playing surfaces at NFL stadiums being used for World Cup games (53:45) Happy 23rd birthday Giants QB Jaxson DartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NFL Legends James "Deebo" Harrison and Joe Haden react to Pittsburgh Steelers K Chris Boswell's monster extension, the NFL converting fields to grass for FIFA World Cup, and much more! Download the PrizePicks app today and use code DEEBOJOE to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/DEEBOJOE Timeline:00:00 - Intro07:35 - Steelers extend Chris Boswell13:06 - Steelers QB Room15:38 - NFL using grass for FIFA36:41 - Most complete NFL rosters (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #Club #NightcapSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, we look at the recent NFL Collusion scandal, where the NFL Players Association filed a grievance, basically saying: “Hey, we think owners are quietly working together to limit guaranteed contracts.” So did NFL owners secretly agree not to pay players? The careful answer is: The arbitrator reportedly found the league encouraged owners to reduce guaranteed contracts… …but ruled there wasn't enough evidence proving coordinated collusion between teams. We chat all about it. — Slices is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs — Produced by Steve Riekeberg — Production Assistance by Allie Press — Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  One Ruling to … Rule Them All Right now, before you do anything else, go grab your own three-year domain registration and don't forget to use our GoDaddy Promo Code using CJCFOSSIG3, to get up to 99% off the 1st year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 6, 2026 - For Episode 1,889 this Wednesday afternoon, Alex Kozora discusses the faulty logic with the NFL and NFLPA not inviting any offensive lineman to the upcoming Rookie Premiere event. ⁠⁠steelersdepot.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Secret salary caps. Accidental email attachments. Truth-serum texts from owners. Slide decks for ESPN. If anyone knows how to dork-out on billionaires taking your money — and documenting their greed — it's the former NFL Players Association boss who negotiated $100 billion for athletes... and sued the sh*t out of The Shield. With his union now plagued by scandal — and America as unregulated as ever — De Smith enters the studio in Gladiator Mode.• Read "Turf Wars" by DeMaurice SmithPreviously on PTFO:• Part I: The NFL's Secret Collusion Case, Revealed• Part II: We Sparked an NFL Union Crisis. Here's the Sequel.• Part III: We Followed the Money in the NFL Union Scandal. So Did the FBI.• Part IV: We Investigated the Hollywood Cover-Up the NFLPA Ignored • Part V: The Silenced Top Cop and the Cabal of "Strip-Club Dreams"• Plus: The State of the (NFL) Union, with Mike Florio• The Sporting Class: Are NFL Players Ready to Strike? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"No one colludes better than the National Football League." Mike is furious about a needlessly salacious story about Rory McIlroy, and Tony has a new edition of Greg Cote's Back in my Day. Then, DeMaurice Smith joins the crew to discuss his years as the head of the NFLPA, what the PA can do for players and their mental health, and why he forced himself to hate the game of football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices