Podcasts about sports

After taking a week off to enjoy California during NASCAR's West Coast swing, Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to the Arby's Studio for a new edition of Dirty Air. He joins co-host TJ Majors to catch up on the last couple of weeks and recap the NASCAR weekend in Sonoma: San Diego Street Course felt like a big success A dive bar inspired Dale to hide miniature Jesuses How will the return to Chicagoland go? Dale's Father's Day trading card haul Taking a look at the NASCAR In-Season Tournament brackets Who can make some moves in the points standings? Sonoma race winner Shane Van Gisbergen joins the show During the Ask Jr. portion of the episode, listeners sent in questions regarding: Denny Hamlin's costly spin at Sonoma Meeting Travis Kelce in San Diego Going to the I Bar after the race in San Diego TNT's first broadcast of the year Dale's 2005 Chicagoland victory Check out Dirty Mo Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMedia Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With all of the recent excitement surrounding the NBA & Stanley Cup finals and the World Cup you might wonder why do millions of people spend hours every week watching sports? Most people think of it as entertainment, a way to relax or pass the time. But what if watching sports is actually doing something good for your mind, your emotions, and even your health? That's why today's SYSK Trending topic is A lot of people look at sports fans and wonder what all the fuss is about. Why invest so much time and emotion in a team you don't play for and have no control over? Why let a win make your day or a loss ruin your mood? It turns out there may be a lot more going on than simple entertainment. Researchers have discovered that being a sports fan can provide surprising benefits for your physical health, mental wellbeing, and social life. Following a team can create a sense of belonging, strengthen social connections, reduce feelings of loneliness, and even help people cope with stress and adversity. In some cases, the benefits are remarkably similar to those that come from being part of a close-knit community. Sports fandom also gives people something increasingly rare in modern life: a shared experience. In a world where entertainment, news, and social media are highly personalized, millions of people still gather around the same games, celebrate the same victories, and suffer through the same defeats together. Larry Olmsted joins me to explain why sports fans may be happier, healthier, and more connected than non-fans. We discuss the science behind fandom, why rooting for a team can be good for your emotional health, how sports help build relationships, and why being a fan is about much more than the final score. Larry is a journalist and author of Fans: How Watching Sports Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Understanding (https://amzn.to/2T6YUs1). Whether you're a die-hard fan, a casual observer, or someone who has never understood sports at all, this conversation may change the way you think about what it means to be a fan. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS AIR DOCTOR: Head to ⁠⁠⁠https://AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code SYSK to get $250 off select AirDoctor air purifiers, including the 3500, 4000, and 5500 models. Plus, you'll receive a free 3year warranty!  RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that's actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ali Riley & Kelley O'Hara get into their favorite moments from the men's World Cup, Gotham's Challenge Cup victory over KC Current, and our manifestations for the second half of the NWSL season. And while the world is waiting for Catarina Macario to make her return from injury, Kelley and Ali get real about their previous injuries, the difficult reality of being an injured athlete, and dealing with your mental health. Plus Ali & Kelley friendship HER-story: Streaking in the Stanford Quad?! LOVE WHO YOU WANT AND WATCH WOMEN'S SPORTS - The Pride Collection Buy the Merch - https://shop.justwomenssports.com/collections/pride Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Mens World Cup 06:40 Fandom FREAKS! 09:57 Women Taking Over the Mens World Cup! 10:49 NWSL Challenge Cup Bet 13:53 Gotham Tops KC 16:23 AKB's Chops KC Forward 21:27 Kelley's Decision Day Pitch 24:28 Ali's NWSL Season Manifestations 27:41 Sam Kerr and Lindsey Heaps Making their Returns 29:04 BRUTAL Injuries 33:29 Fighting Mental Health Difficulties as an Athlete 36:47 The First Time Ali Realized She Wasn't “Okay” 45:24 Streaking at Stanford?! 51:00 Alright, Bet Just Women's Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. In a world where women's sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women's Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women's Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan. Listen to Time Wasting here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-wasting/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19&nd=1&dlsi=8ead3e4fd463490d iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-time-wasting-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/time-wasting Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timewastingpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timewastingpod? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Nicky Bandini as Germany leave the tournament in dramatic fashion in the last 32. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

The Supreme Court just ruled on Title IX and transgender athletes in women's sports — and Chicks on the Right is breaking it down live, just an hour after the decision dropped. Joined by Jennifer Sey, CEO and founder of XX-XY Athletics, we unpack the bundled Idaho and West Virginia cases, what the 9-0 Title IX ruling and 6-3 Equal Protection split actually mean, and why this is being called a win — but not the final word.Jen explains why the ruling only protects the 27 states that already have laws on the books, while the remaining 23 states (including Colorado, California, and New York) can keep allowing biological males to compete in girls' sports. We dig into her work leading a successful Colorado ballot initiative, why this issue can't be solved state-by-state for elite athletes competing across state lines, and why she believes the country needs national legislation.The conversation also covers the feminist divide on trans inclusion in sports, reactions to Justice Clarence Thomas and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's opinions, mainstream media coverage of the ruling, and two AI-generated videos imagining how blue-state governors and Title IX itself might respond.Jen's mission at XX-XY Athletics: putting the focus back on girls!Follow XX-XY Athletics: xxxyathletics.comFollow Jennifer Sey on Twitter/X: @JenniferSeySubscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite

After a second successful event in Baku in as many years, Jim and Matt are joined by Brandon Royval and Shane Collins. The boys talk about wins, losses, and life outside the Octagon.After three years away from the show, perennial flyweight contender Brandon Royval, stops by to discuss his IFW bout against Lone'er Kavanagh. Nearing the end of his longest fight camp, Royval thinks a win could catapult him into title contention once more. Moving away from business talk, the trio play around with assigning fight songs and movie comparisons.Then, Shane Collins makes his Unfiltered debut just a week after his inaugural UFC bout. Although Shane just made his first walk to the Octagon, he's no stranger to the UFC atmosphere after revealing he's cornered multiple fighters. That experience provided a natural boost in the dominant decision win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Mack opens Tuesday's show with his thoughts on today's top headlines, including the Trail Blazers trading for Ja Morant.

Former VP of the Green Bay Packers Andrew Brandt joins the show to discuss the business side of the NFL, including what the 49ers can do with Brandon Aiyuk's contract this offseason.

Chris Mack reacts to the Memphis Grizzlies trading Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers. Chris breaks down whether or not he thinks this move will work out for Portland in the West.

Chris Mack continues his offseason position rankings with his look at the best offensive line units in football.

The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo joins the show to talk all things World Cup & Team USA soccer.

Former Green Bay Packers VP Andrew Brandt joins the show to discuss the business side of the NFL offseason news, including Brandon Aiyuk's contract with the 49ers. Chris shares his thoughts on LeBron James' free agency and wraps up the show with his Three Stars of the Day.

Chris Mack opens the hour with his ranking of the five best offensive line units in the NFL. The Ringer's Anthony Dabbundo joins the show to talk all things World Cup & Team USA soccer.

Chris Mack opens Tuesday's show with today's top headlines in sports, including the Golden State Warriors resigning Kristaps Porzingis. Plus, Chris breaks down Ja Morant's impact with the Trail Blazers and fills out his MLB All-Star ballot.

Chris Mack wraps up today's show with Three Stars of the Day!

Chris Mack reacts to last night's Netherlands vs. Morocco match and the latest surrounding LeBron James' free agency.

Chris Mack wraps up the hour filling out his MLB All-Star ballot.

From 06/30 Hour 4: Jason Sinnarajah continues his discussion with The Sports Junkies.

06/30 Hour 4: Jason Sinnarajah Joins The Junkies - 1:00 Jason Sinnarajah (Part Two) - 16:00 NBA Free Agency Starts Tonight - 28:00

06/30 Hour 3: What's The Best Thing About America - 1:00 How Many Commanders Are In The NFL's Top 100 - 20:00 Game Show Giveaway - 33:00

06/30 Hour 1: World Cup Knockout Stage Has Been Wild - 1:00 Sports Page: Ja Morant Gets Traded - 14:00 Chris Johnson Gets Diagnosed With ALS - 31:00

06/30 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top storylines around the sports world. Today's guest was Jason Sinnarajah.

From 06/30 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies discuss the latest Washington Commanders news.

From 06/30 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies discuss the top storylines around the sports world.

The gang is all back from the West Coast swing, though we are still down Freddie while he rests his vocal cords up — and this week we invited Mr. Smile himself, Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing, to join us! We start off by getting background on Chris, the time he spent working with Tommy Baldwin, and everything that Kaulig Racing currently has going on. After that, they dish about Sonoma and the races that took place there over the weekend, which was AJ Allmendinger's 500th Career Cup start. But before we got into Spot On, Spot Off, we had to ask him about the elephant in the room — the rumor of Dodge going Cup racing in 2027. The topics the Door Bumper Clear crew debated this week included: Will SVG make the 2026 Chase? More Hocevar drama... Connor Zilisch's move to stay out for Stage 2 in the O'Reilly Race NASCAR's newest change with the foam inserts coming out of the Cup cars' bumpers Should Chicagoland be on the 2027 schedule? To close out the show, we had a fan call in blaming Hocevar for his relationship status, we ask Chris about his passionate personality, and we rattle off the winners from around the racing world. Don't forget to check out Door Bumper Clear's merch at shop.dirtymomedia.com! Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jonathan Wilson as the knockout stages commence with a late, late winner for Canada over South Africa. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Chris Mack continues his offseason position rankings with his look at the top five secondaries in the NFL.

Chris Mack is opens Monday's show with the top five headlines in the sports world today, including the rumor surrounding the Golden Statr Warriors interest in LeBron James & Anthony Davis.

Another day, another Brandon Aiyuk story. Chris Mack shares his thoughts on another Brandon AIyuk crash out on his instagram live.

Chris Mack shares his thoughts on the New York Yankees recent skid as we enter the All-Star break.

Chris Mack wraps up the second with his thoughts on a viral Rock Band bracket and reacts to Malik Beasley being indicted by the federal government.

Chris Mack shares his thoughts on the Golden State Warriors interest in LeBron James & Anthony Davis this offseason.

Legendary ESPN Anchor Linda Cohn joins the show to discuss her broadcasting career, working for ESPN, and MUCH MORE! Plus, Chris shares his thoughts on if this year's team is the best United States Men's soccer group ever.

Legendary ESPN Anchor Linda Cohn joins the show to discuss her broadcasting career, working on SportsCenter, and MUCH MORE!

Chris Mack opens Monday's show with his thoughts on today's top five headlines, including Golden State's interest in LeBron James & Anthony Davis. Plus, Chris reacts to the Yankees recent skid and the newest Brandon Aiyuk crash out on Instagram.

Chris Mack wraps up the show with the Stars of the Day!

Chris Mack breaks down why this United States Men's Soccer team might be the best in the country's history.

Chris Mack reacts to Golden State's interest in LeBron James & Anthony Davis this offseason. Plus, Chris continues his offseason rankings with his top five secondaries in the NFL.

From 06/29 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies debate if the Washington Wizards should trade Anthony Davis.

From 06/29 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies react to Valdez' golf trip to Pinehurst.

From 06/29 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies recap this past weekend.

From 06/29 Hour 3: The Sports Junkies break down the top draft picks in DC sports history.

From 06/29 Hour 3: The Sports Junkies discuss the latest Washington Commanders news.

06/29 Hour 3: NFL Writer Is Worried About Jayden Daniels - 1:00 Who Is The Best #1 Overall Pick In DC History - 17:00 Update On The Junkies' World Cup Pool - 32:00

06/29 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 43:00 Hour 3 - 1:24:00 Hour 4 - 2:05:00 The Sports Junkies break down the latest news around the sports world. Today's guest was Sebastian Salazar.

06/29 Hour 4: Entertainment Page: Mic Drop - 1:00 Are You Fed Up With The Brandon Aiyuk Saga - 16:00 Game Show Giveaway - 32:00

From 06/29 Hour 4: The Sports Junkies break down the latest Brandon Aiyuk news.

From 06/29 Hour 4: The Sports Junkies discuss the top storylines around the celebrity world.

Hosts dive into Brandon Aiyuk's explosive social media war with the 49ers front office and debate whether his mounting off-field drama is finally scaring off the Washington Commanders. With tensions boiling over, we weigh the wideout's talent against the ultimate question: is he still worth the headache?

From 06/29 Hour 2: Sebastian Salazar joins The Sports Junkies to break down the 2026 World Cup.