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Justin, Rob, and JKM have finally reassembled and are ready to talk hoops and discuss what they think they know about the highly anticipated 2026-27 NBA season. Now that LeBron is no longer a Laker, has the front office built a team that complements Luka? Is reigning Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg ready to take that next step in his development? Are the Western Conference champion Spurs poised to take the Western crown again? (14:00) - Luka's Lakers(28:00) - Wolves add Jonathan Kuminga(37:45) - Cooper Flagg in year two(57:00) - Prove-it-year Pistons(1:07:00) - Spurs Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia, Clifford Augustin, and Ben Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy are heading to San Diego for a game that could change the direction of their season — and Chucky Lozano will be right in the middle of it. Lozano returns to face his former club for the first time, bringing plenty of emotion to a match the Galaxy desperately need. But after three consecutive games with a red card, Greg Vanney says his team must control that emotion, keep 11 players on the field, and finally turn its revamped roster into points. And reinforcements are arriving. Sergi Roberto is ready to play. The former Barcelona captain explains why he chose Los Angeles, the role Riqui Puig played in bringing him to the Galaxy, and his desire to help push the club into the playoffs. Vanney believes Roberto can become the on-field organizer the Galaxy have been missing — a player capable of controlling the midfield and raising the team's ceiling. There could also be one more roster move coming before Wednesday's transfer deadline, while the Galaxy continue to evaluate their remaining U22 Initiative opportunity or other needed positions. But everything eventually comes back to Saturday night. A win could vault the Galaxy right back into the crowded Western Conference playoff race. A loss would make the climb significantly harder. With Lozano walking into a hostile Snapdragon Stadium, Roberto ready to enter the midfield, and the pressure building around Vanney, this feels like one of those games that could define what comes next. Is this finally the night the reloaded Galaxy become the team everyone thinks they can be?
The Golden State Warriors signed Brandon Williams and Georges Niang in free agency. On this episode of "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill, Monte Poole, and Dalton Johnson break down the Warriors' new additions as Golden State's roster rounds out to 15. Then, the trio looks around the NBA at other recent moves and how they impact the wild Western Conference, before answering some fan mailbag questions. (02:30) - The Warriors sign Brandon Williams and Georges Niang in free agency (03:30) - Brandon Williams went off against the Warriors last season (07:30) - What will Williams' role in Golden State look like? (10:00) - Can Williams bring something the Warriors don't have? (12:00) - How will Williams hold up on defense? (13:00) - What are the Warriors getting with Niang? (19:15) - Other recent NBA moves (19:30) - Klay Thompson is taking his talents (and boat) to South Beach after signing with the Miami Heat (24:00) - After LeBron James decided not to go home to Cleveland, the Cavaliers gave James Harden a big three-year extension and traded for Peyton Watson (26:30) - How the Denver Nuggets trading Watson to the Cavs and signing DeMar DeRozan impacts the Warriors and the Western Conference (31:00) - Is the Eastern Conference stronger than the West? (37:00) - Dubs Talk mailbag (37:15) - Where does Will Richard factor into this upcoming season? (41:30) - Bonta, Monte, and Dalton's thoughts on Williams and Niang's fit with the Warriors? (46:30) - Gui Santos and Brandin Podziemski making a leap this season also could be counted as an addition that is not being talked about Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
While the Celtic roster is set for the start of the season, Eastern contenders continue to raid Western Conference teams for legitimate talent. Cap and Guillermo discuss the Heat's addition of Klay Thompson and Cleveland's surprise Peyton Watson move. Have these teams leapfrogged Boston? Plus, the WNBA continues to give Enes Freedom Kanter a platform...why not just end this? #DifferentHere #Celtics #WNBA #JaysonTatum #JoeMazzulla #DerrickWhite #Cavs #Nuggets #BaylorScheierman #LukaGarza Check out the latest Celtics coverage from our partners at SportSpyder: The Latest Boston Celtics News | SportSpyder
- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy had three points within reach in Montreal — and once again found a way to make things harder on themselves. A 2-2 draw with CF Montreal featured Ruben Ramos Jr.'s first MLS goal, an outrageous backheel from Maya Yoshida and several encouraging performances. But JT Marcinkowski's second-half red card changed the match and continued an alarming trend: the Galaxy have now been shown a red card in three consecutive games and have six this season, tied for the MLS lead. Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter break down the discipline problems that continue to cost the Galaxy valuable points — a particularly painful problem with the club sitting just outside the Western Conference playoff positions. But there are reasons for optimism. Sergi Roberto is finally in Los Angeles and could be available this weekend, while João Klauss may also be nearing his return. Add them to Lozano, Kyogo, Paintsil and an improving group of young players, and Greg Vanney suddenly has options he hasn't had for much of the season. And then there's Chucky Lozano. After three appearances with the Galaxy, the flashes are there — and the podcast explains why there's little concern about the lack of goals so far. More importantly, everything Josh has seen around the team suggests Lozano has fit into the locker room extremely well. Now comes the game everyone has been waiting for: Lozano returns to San Diego to face his former club. Can the Galaxy keep 11 players on the field, unleash their increasingly dangerous attack, and turn a highly emotional night at Snapdragon Stadium into three desperately needed points?
In hour 2 of The Drive, Zach and Phil continue to break down Deion Sanders' press conference from yesterday. We hear about whether his lawsuits will be a distraction to the team, Shilo Sanders' lawsuit, and the Buffs' offensive line. Is Deion Sanders' seat getting warm in Boulder, especially if they cannot win this season? We pivot to the Broncos and react to Bill Barnwell's article in which he predicts the Broncos to regress. We look back at Barnwell's impressive history when predicting teams to regress or improve. What is the most important game on the schedule for the Broncos to avoid a decline? Today's "Three Count" includes the Nuggets being tied with the Rockets for 4th/5th in an ESPN poll on who will win the Western Conference, the wheels coming off for the Rockies as they lose their 7th straight game, and Dolly Parton passing away. Would it be a "red flag" if Cale Makar doesn't sign an 8-year contract with the Avalanche this offseason? Could Makar signing for the maximum amount of money possible cause a disturbance in the Avs locker room?
- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy finally have something to build on. Playing with 10 men for the entire second half, the Galaxy battled to a 1-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes, snapping a six-game winless streak and moving within two points of the Western Conference playoff line. On this episode of Corner of the Galaxy, Josh Guesman and Sophie Nicolaou break down Hirving “Chucky” Lozano's first start and home debut, the energy he's already bringing to the locker room, and why the Galaxy suddenly look like a much more dangerous team. Lozano played roughly 65 minutes, showing his ability to break pressure, combine with teammates, and create problems off the dribble. But the night also belonged to 19-year-old Harbor Miller and goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski. Miller created Joseph Paintsil's game-winning goal and continued his rapid emergence at right back, while Marcinkowski delivered another outstanding performance to preserve the shutout. The show also tackles Lucas Sanabria's costly red card, the Galaxy's growing discipline problem, the improving defense, and the upcoming trip to Montreal—with Sergi Roberto potentially arriving as soon as Friday. With 13 matches remaining, are we finally starting to see the team the Galaxy hoped they could become?
The Orange & Blue continue their home stint with another Western Conference opponent, the one which started the incredible journey. While it has been three years since Cincinnati and Seattle tangled, you can never forget that first moment when the Sounders welcomed Cincy to MLS (and the 4-1 beatdown that followed it). The worn cleat has certainly been on the other foot lately. Cincinnati have kept their heads above water, but Seattle has sunk to the bottom. The Sounders come into Saturday's match on an eight-match MLS winless streak. Is the Brian Schmetzer era coming to a climax? Or do the Sounders have Cincinnati right where they want them? We talk with Jeremiah from Sounder At Heart to understand the conundrums behind Seattle's disastrous about-face. Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.
It has not been a good return to MLS play for Real Salt Lake. A lead given up at home against Minnesota United followed by a 4-3 loss to FC Dallas. RSL need some answers, and they need them fast. Josh Clark, Alex Napoles, and Carson Lantz break down all this and more in the latest edition of the RSL Show. Follow the RSL Show on KSL Sports on all social media platforms, @rslshow
LAFC are coming off back-to-back 1-0 MLS losses to Western Conference opponents San Diego FC and Colorado, Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down what the team needs to do to bounce back. The Black & Gold defense continues to keep games close, while young goalkeeper Cabral Carter delivered a standout performance in his first MLS start. Dave & Mario look ahead to Saturday night's return to BMO Stadium against the Portland Timbers. Plus, a look at the demanding stretch ahead, with five of the next six matches away from home.
We're going team-by-team through the entire Western Conference and locking in our Over/Under win total picks for the 2026-27 NBA season — LIVE. Wembanyama's Spurs, Ant's Wolves, Durant's Rockets, and everyone else in the West get put on the clock. Who's getting overrated, who's getting slept on, and which numbers are locks vs. traps?Drop your own Over/Under picks in the chat/comments and let us know if you agree or fade us.
Dillon Brooks got his extension. Miles Bridges is next up for the Phoenix Suns. Plus, we run down the pecking order and power rank the NBA's Western Conference.
Nashville makes a statement against Inter Miami, while Seattle faces major questions and Vancouver continues its rise in the Western Conference. Tom Bogert, David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the biggest stories from around MLS, including the league's top contenders, Chicago's push to join them and the teams making moves in the West.0:00 Intro4:43 Vancouver Rising, Seattle Falling18:44 Philadelphia Improving & Neil Pierre Emerging24:52 MLS Cup Contenders & Chicago's Case35:54 Nashville's Statement Win Over Miami44:32 The Dayne St. Clair Conundrum49:53 Here Come the Houston Dynamo55:37 Is St. Louis for Real?1:01:54 Sporting Kansas City Is Historically Bad1:09:18 Kevin Kelsy Bid From Rangers1:13:28 MLS Midweek Games Coming Up
In Hour 2, Rashad and Brandon with special guest Anthony Deloney of SEI debate which Western Conference teams are better or worse than the Blazers heading into this season...plus which NFL teams have the best and worst roster in the league as preseason gets underway.
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the win totals for every team in the Western Conference including which lines are way too high, who is being overlooked and what team is most interesting to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim MacMahon to break down the win totals for every team in the Western Conference including which lines are way too high, who is being overlooked and what team is most interesting to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Chicago Bulls' full 2026-27 NBA schedule is here — and the league made one thing clear: Chicago has to earn its way back into the spotlight.On today's Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Bulls' newly released schedule, including the start of the Caleb Wilson era, a tough opening month, only three national TV games, major homecomings, revenge games and the stretches that could define the season.The Bulls open the season on the road against the Toronto Raptors on Oct. 21, then return to the United Center for their home opener against AJ Dybantsa and the Washington Wizards on Oct. 24. From there, Chicago's early schedule gives fans a fast look at how ready Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Nic Claxton and Tiago Splitter really are.Haize also reacts to the Bulls receiving just three national TV games this season, including matchups against the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets. Is the NBA justified after Chicago's recent lack of postseason relevance, or is the league missing a chance to showcase one of its most exciting young players in Caleb Wilson?Plus, Haize looks at key dates like Coby White's Charlotte matchups, Ayo Dosunmu's return to Chicago with Minnesota, the Bulls' two four-game road trips, the March six-game homestand, matchups against the new-look Philadelphia 76ers, and battles with Western Conference powers like the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
It's time to hold ourselves accountable and see how we feel about the 2025 offseason a year on. Which teams' offseasons do we feel worse about now, and which better? Which ones were we right on at the time, and which did we get totally wrong? Golden State Warriors — Jonathan Kuminga re-signing, Al Horford signing, De'Anthony Melton signing, Gary Payton II return, Will Richard draft pick Houston Rockets — Kevin Durant trade, Fred VanVleet re-signing, Jabari Smith Jr. extension, Dorian Finney-Smith signing, Clint Capela signing, Steven Adams extension Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Grant Mona and Arash Markazi reunite for a throwback edition of The Sporting Tribune Today, covering the biggest questions surrounding Southern California and Las Vegas sports. Arash shares his firsthand observations from the Rams' joint practice with the Dallas Cowboys in Woodland Hills, including the secrecy surrounding the session, Puka Nacua's injury scare, Myles Garrett's lingering knee swelling and Stetson Bennett's difficult performance. With Matthew Stafford entering another championship-or-bust season, do the Rams have a backup quarterback they can trust? The conversation then moves to Las Vegas, where veteran Kirk Cousins enters preseason as the Raiders' starting quarterback ahead of No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza. Grant and Arash discuss why Mendoza may benefit from waiting, what could force the Raiders to play him and how much progress would make Klint Kubiak's first season a success. They also examine the Chargers' ceiling, whether Mike McDaniel can unlock the best version of Justin Herbert and why regular-season success will no longer be enough for Jim Harbaugh's team. On the NBA side, Grant and Arash react to the opening-week and Christmas schedules, LeBron James returning to Los Angeles as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers and the start of the Luka Dončić era with the Lakers. Grant believes the rebuilt Lakers can finish as high as third in the Western Conference, while Arash questions whether the roster has a true championship ceiling. Finally, the latest Kawhi Leonard clues lead back to the stalled Clippers-Raptors trade. Kawhi has continued appearing around Toronto, while another curious image from the Clippers' facility has Grant wondering if both sides are already preparing for the deal to be completed. The Sporting Tribune Today airs on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, The BET in Las Vegas and Hawaii Sports Radio Network. Directed & Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Die Folgen sind etwas in Verzug, weshalb in den nächsten Tagen bereits die nächsten beiden Folgen erscheinen werden Erfahrungsbericht USA In dieser Folge berichtet Anne von ihren Spielen in den USA im Juni und Juli 2026. Mit dabei waren nicht nur WM Spiele, sondern auch andere Ligen. Nur nicht die MLS, denn die hatte Pause gemacht. Derby Niederlage die erste Die MLS startete nach ihrer WM-Pause direkt mit einigen Derbys und in der Western Conference gab es mindestens 1 Derby, dass deutlicher endete als erwartet. Kleiner Spoiler für die übernächste Folge: Es war nicht die einzige Derby Niederlage. Transfers in der MLS In der Sommerpause konnten die ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.
Kostas from Razzball returns to discuss the 15 Western Conference teams - who was added to and subtracted from the rosters via trades, retirements, and free agency. Subscribe to Dynasty Sports Life for great dynasty talk about four dynasty sports. Some music by Kevin MacLeod. Follow on twitter at @dynsportslife. Email at dynastysportslife@gmail.com
Welcome to another Orange Talk episode of the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! This week, we're joined by Houston Dynamo 2 head coach Jeremy Hurdle to discuss a team sitting second in the Western Conference with 45 points. We talk about the challenge of roster turnover, Pedro Cruz's loan to El Paso, the emergence of young academy players, and the development of Mattheo Dimareli and JJ Bell. Plus, Jeremy looks at the addition of Victor André, the balance between winning and developing players, and Dynamo 2's push toward the playoffs.-We invite you to follow us at Bayou City Soccer!-BayouCitySoccer.net-@BayouCitySoccer on Facebook, IG, and Twitter-Hit us up using our hashtag #AskBCS-Hosts: Dustyn Richardson & Rudy Segura-Again, BayouCitySoccer.net for everything.
St. Louis soccer broadcaster Bill McDermott joins Tom Ackerman to discuss Marcel Hartel's reported move to Hannover 96, what his departure would mean for St. Louis CITY SC and the pressure on sporting director Corey Wray to add an impact striker. They also examine CITY SC's new midfield additions, its position in the Western Conference and the difficult schedule ahead.
We're still standing as loyal LA Galaxy fans. Coming off a piss-poor El Tráfico performance, the Galaxy have drawn their last two matches as the Western Conference battle gets increasingly punchy and unpredictable. There are still bright spots: Miller is showing promise, Marcinkowski has been able to keep a clean sheet, the connection and creativity with Reus is sparking growth, Paintsil remains our goal scorer until the new signings prove otherwise, and Furuhashi made a short but promising debut. The Galaxy have plenty of work to do, but we're hoping they can turn these draws into points and start pushing up the table instead of down. Note: This episode includes some audio dropouts and technical difficulties. Thanks for sticking with us! PLUS FIFA World Cup Final and remember to watch NWSL. Stay tuned.
KB & DJ are BACK and the boys recap all the insanity from Columbus weekend that saw the Philadelphia Waterdogs clinch a playoff berth, the New York Atlas continue to plummet, and the Western Conference become an absolute rock fight. The boys preview the weekend ahead in Boston for the PLL & WLL, dish out their picks, and DJ runs through the Team USA Pan-Am roster!Voicemails: speakpipe.com/OTBLaxPodSupport our partners!Merch: Code UNDERGROUND for 10% off at phiapparel.co/shop'47 BrandShop for your favorite sports fan and get FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders with '47 Brand!47.sjv.io/e1NyorPLL App CodeDownload the PLL App & redeem code OTBPOD for 500 XP!RiversideGet your podcast looking and sounding pristine with Riverside!https://riverside.sjv.io/QjBBVMKenwood BeerVisit https://kenwoodbeer.com/#finder to see who has Kenwood on tap! (Must be 21+)Follow Us!TwitterUnderground: https://twitter.com/UndergroundPHIOTB: https://twitter.com/OTBLaxPodKB: https://twitter.com/KBizzl311DJ: https://twitter.com/Scs_nextgreatHoots: https://twitter.com/HootSportsMediaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/otblaxpodhttps://www.instagram.com/undergroundphiSUBSCRIBE on YouTube: youtube.com/@UndergroundSportsPhiladelphiayoutube.com/@OTBLaxPodIntro/Outro Music: Arkells "American Screams"#Lacrosse #PremierLacrosseLeague #WomensLacrosseLeague #LacrossePodcast #Subscribe #fyp
Geeter, Brez and Mark Medina talk about if the Eastern Conference has surpassed the Western Conference. Then we rank the west teams into tiers and see where we think how high the Lakers rank. Then we learn some Slovenian phrases as the team prepares for a mini camp in Slovenia. Catch all the Lakers action this season on Spectrum Sportsnet+ with the NBA app when you add Spectrum Internet and at least one Mobile line. Plus, get a free Xumo Stream Box for six months! This offer is a slam dunk (total value of $199.99). Learn more: spectrum.com/getlakers
We have a fun episode coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to an extension with Naji Marshall. From there, they broaden the conversation by power-ranking the Western Conference teams that missed the playoffs based on their likelihood of making it this season. On the WNBA side, the guys break down the trade that sent Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury, then give their impressions of her debut. They also talk through the Tempo's acquisition of Aneesah Morrow, share their big picture takeaways from Sunday's Lynx-Fever matchup, then check in on Rhyne Howard and the Atlanta Dream. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 0:50 -- Dallas Mavericks 18:10 -- West non-playoff team power rankings 34:09 -- Kelsey Plum trade + debut 50:17 -- Aneesah Morrow to the Tempo 56:40 -- Lynx-Fever takeaways 01:10:02 -- Dream/Rhyne Howard check-in 01:14:40 -- Cleveland has a name! Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:
Apple TV's Kacey White drops by SDH AM to look back at where Sporting KC and Houston Dynamo stand at opposite ends of the Western Conference after the weekend pastWe also look at Leagues Cup and the new demands of season ticket holders in Como, Italy
The ultimate WESTERN Conference ballot is officially locked in for this final part of our 2 part series. In this episode, we go team-by-team through all 15 Western Conference franchises to carve their 4 ultimate icons into stone. We jump from icons like LA and Golden State to the conundrums of Memphis and Sacramento, we reveal our final choices and build the ultimate monument to Western Conference basketball history.Since this is part 2, we hop right into things. If you want a full introduction on our criteria and more context, watch part 1!Intro (0:00)Dallas Mavericks (01:51)Denver Nuggets (07:27)Golden State Warriors (16:16)Houston Rockets (23:54)Los Angeles Clippers (33:03)Los Angeles Lakers (39:46)Memphis/Vancouver Grizzlies (49:31)Minnesota Timberwolves (55:18)New Orleans Pelicans/Hornets (01:02:33)OKC Thunder/Seattle SuperSonics (01:06:56)Phoenix Suns (01:15:08)Portland Trail Blazers (01:20:06)Sacramento/KC Kings, Cincinnati/Rochester Royals (01:26:45)San Antonio Spurs (01:33:52)Utah Jazz (01:40:28)Who's on YOUR Mt Rushmore for these squads?
D-Lo & KC spend hour three talking Kings and the Western Conference.
Jon Nelson breaks down a loaded week on the SDH Week in Review, some of the best interviews from SDH AM. Listen live at 9:05 Monday-Friday on the Soccer Down Here YouTube or Twitch channels. Philadelphia Union play-by-play voice Dave Leno joins for Oppo Research ahead of Saturday's clash with Atlanta United, unpacking Kai Wagner's return, Ryan Richter's interim impact, and the Milan Iloski scoring surge. Then Apple TV's Steve Cangialosi previews FC Cincinnati hosting San Jose, diving into Dado Valenzuela's suspension, Bruce Arena's roster philosophy, and whether the Quakes can keep pace atop the Western Conference. Plus, NPSL Golden Gloves winner Noe Delmotte of Bristol Rhythm AFC previews his club's national championship match against El Farolito.
Guest host Dave Campbell gets you set for a marquee Western Conference showdown as the 6-1 Edmonton Elks host the 4-2 Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium tomorrow night. Dave breaks down the key storylines, pivotal matchups, and what each team needs to do to come away with a crucial victory in one of the CFL's biggest games of the week. Plus, hear the latest team news and analysis ahead of kickoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest host Dave Campbell gets you set for a marquee Western Conference showdown as the 6-1 Edmonton Elks host the 4-2 Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium tomorrow night. Dave breaks down the key storylines, pivotal matchups, and what each team needs to do to come away with a crucial victory in one of the CFL's biggest games of the week. Plus, hear the latest team news and analysis ahead of kickoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guest host Dave Campbell is joined by CJME's Britton Gray to preview tomorrow night's Western Conference clash between the Edmonton Elks and Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth Stadium. They break down the biggest storylines, key matchups, and players to watch as two of the CFL's top teams meet in a pivotal early-season showdown. Plus, insight from the Saskatchewan perspective on what it will take for the Riders to leave Edmonton with a win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Black & Gold are flying high, and Dave Denholm and Mario Ruiz break down LAFC's four-match winning streak, with all four victories coming against Western Conference opponents. The guys discuss Son Heung-min making club history at the MLS All-Star Game, taking home MLS All-Star MVP honors. Dave and Mario also preview Saturday's massive showdown against the Vancouver Whitecaps with first place in the West on the line. Plus, Mario sits down one-on-one with Denis Bouanga to talk about Sonny's All-Star performance.
LAFC is rolling, and Dave Denholm & Mario Ruiz break down another statement victory as the Black & Gold follow up their derby win with a 3-1 triumph at BMO Stadium on Son Heung-min Bobblehead Night. The guys discuss the red-hot attacking duo of Bouanga and Sonny. They also look at what this winning streak says about LAFC as they continue climbing the Western Conference standings. Plus, a preview of Saturday night's showdown against Sporting Kansas City at BMO Stadium.
MLS owners are discussing the biggest roster rule changes the league has seen in years.David Gass and Matt Doyle break down the proposed changes, how they could reshape the way clubs build their rosters, which rules should stay, which could disappear, and what a simpler MLS roster system might look like.Plus, Gass and Doyle discuss reports that Mauricio Pochettino is nearing a USMNT contract extension before wrapping up their Buy or Sell series with the Western Conference. Which teams are they buying, and which are they selling as the playoff race heats up?00:00 Intro & MLS All-Star Banter03:25 Proposed MLS Roster Rule Changes18:58 Mauricio Pochettino Nearing USMNT Extension28:04 Western Conference Buy or Sell1:06:05 MLS Transfer NewsStay Connected
Spring Cleaning – Utah MammothThe Utah Mammoth took a major step forward during the 2025-26 season, qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in only their second year in Salt Lake City. Led by Clayton Keller and an exciting young core, Utah earned the first Wild Card position in the Western Conference before falling to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the franchise's progress, its impressive depth, the areas that still need improvement, and why Utah could soon challenge for a top-three position in its division.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Mammoth qualify for the playoffs as the Western Conference's first Wild Card team. It marks the first postseason appearance for the Arizona-Utah franchise since the 2020 bubble and its first traditional playoff berth since 2012.[00:00:25] Utah gives a strong account of itself in the opening round before losing to the Vegas Golden Knights in six games. Neil sees the Mammoth as a young, exciting team that has made meaningful progress.[00:00:45] Captain Clayton Keller leads a talented young foundation. After entering the season expected to challenge for a Wild Card berth, Utah does more than simply knock on the door and successfully earns a playoff position.[00:01:00] Vic looks back at the franchise's final season in Arizona, when the team remained competitive through roughly 45 games before news of the relocation contributed to an 0-12-2 collapse.[00:01:25] The move to Salt Lake City provides stability, but Utah remains inconsistent at home. The Mammoth post a .537 winning percentage at the Delta Center, tied for 22nd in the NHL.[00:01:50] Keller is joined by Dylan Guenther, Nick Schmaltz, and Logan Cooley as the centerpiece of the offense. Utah also strengthens the lineup by acquiring J.J. Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres.[00:02:10] The defense features Mikhail Sergachev, Ian Cole, John Marino, and Sean Durzi. Utah also signs Nate Schmidt following his Stanley Cup-winning season with the Florida Panthers.[00:02:30] Karel Vejmelka provides dependable goaltending, but Neil believes the Mammoth need another strong option in net with Vitek Vanecek approaching unrestricted free agency.[00:02:50] Statistically, Utah improves by only three standings points from the previous season. However, its goal differential jumps from minus-10 to plus-28, showing a much stronger overall team.[00:03:15] The Mammoth improve from 17th to 12th in goals against, although their goals-against average and save percentage remain similar. Their special teams rankings also decline despite the playoff qualification.[00:03:35] Utah makes an important late-season acquisition by adding defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames, further strengthening an already capable blue line.[00:03:55] Much of Utah's improvement comes from deeper in the lineup. Lawson Crouse matches a career high with 24 goals and finishes with a career-best plus-20 rating.[00:04:15] Michael Carcone scores 16 goals and records a career-high 31 points. Kailer Yamamoto becomes increasingly important late in the year and contributes five points in the playoff series against Vegas.[00:04:35] Kevin Stenlund, Alex Kerfoot, Jack McBain, and Brandon Tanev give André Tourigny four dependable forward lines. That depth allows Utah to remain competitive even when its stars are not producing.[00:04:55] Neil cautions that the Western Conference was weaker than the East, making the playoff path somewhat easier. Utah will need further improvement to guarantee another postseason appearance.[00:05:15] Compared with Nashville, Los Angeles, San Jose, Anaheim, St. Louis, and Winnipeg, Utah appears to maintain a small but consistent edge throughout the season.[00:05:35] The Mammoth avoid the extended winning and losing streaks that define many other teams. Their consistency from October through April becomes one of their greatest strengths.[00:05:55] General Manager Bill Armstrong enters the 2026 NHL Draft with seven selections, including two third-round picks and two fifth-round picks.[00:06:15] Utah does not own a second-round pick after including it in the MacKenzie Weegar trade. The organization also lacks a sixth-round selection following a previous pick swap with Nashville.[00:06:35] The Mammoth project to have approximately $5.5 million in cap space before the July 1 reset. Neil believes Salt Lake City has also become a more attractive destination for NHL players.[00:06:55] Unrestricted free agents include Alex Kerfoot, Kevin Stenlund, Kevin Rooney, Kailer Yamamoto, Ian Cole, Nick DeSimone, and Vitek Vanecek. Barrett Hayton is the team's lone restricted free agent.[00:07:15] Neil identifies Kerfoot as the unrestricted free agent Utah should prioritize retaining. Armstrong must then determine how to replace any veterans who leave during the offseason.[00:07:35] Compared with many teams featured in Spring Cleaning, Utah does not require a major overhaul. The roster already has a strong foundation and primarily needs additional depth and goaltending support.[00:07:55] Neil believes the Mammoth remain a few years away from becoming a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. However, their playoff experience and young core could allow them to challenge for a top-three position in the division as soon as next season.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon take a look at Offensive Player of the Year odds before BaseWinner's Mark Borchard joins the show to chat MLB futures and today's slate. Also on the show, previewing the MLB slate, taking a look at the NBA's Western Conference win totals and recapping today's best bets. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this hour of A Numbers Game, Matt Brown and Kelley Bydlon take a look at Offensive Player of the Year odds before BaseWinner's Mark Borchard joins the show to chat MLB futures and today's slate. Also on the show, previewing the MLB slate, taking a look at the NBA's Western Conference win totals and recapping today's best bets. Get instant access to expert picks, public betting splits data, and pro betting tools when you join VSiN pro. You can take 17% off an annual subscription when you use promo code: POD26. Click Here to get started. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Spring Cleaning – Seattle KrakenThe Seattle Kraken entered the 2025-26 season with modest expectations and once again fell short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite an encouraging start and stretches of strong play, extended losing streaks, inconsistent offense, and limited development from several young forwards kept Seattle stuck in the middle of the Western Conference. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the front-office transition from Ron Francis to Jason Botterill, the organization's revolving door behind the bench, and why the Kraken may still be several years away from becoming a true contender.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Kraken are eliminated from playoff contention on April 11 after missing the postseason for the fourth time in their first five NHL seasons. Seattle's only playoff appearance remains its surprising second-year run to Game 7 of the second round.[00:00:25] Lane Lambert completes his first season behind the Seattle bench after replacing Dan Bylsma. The Kraken entered the year hoping offseason additions could provide more stability and help the club move closer to a Wild Card position.[00:00:45] Mason Marchment, Ryan Lindgren, and Frederik Gaudreau were among the veterans added to strengthen the roster, although Marchment was later traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets.[00:01:00] Seattle begins the season with an encouraging 11-5-5 record. The goaltending tandem of Philipp Grubauer and Joey Daccord also performs better than expected and gives the team a chance to compete early.[00:01:20] The positive start quickly disappears during a damaging 1-9-1 stretch between mid-November and mid-December. Although Seattle responds with an 8-0-2 run, the club never finds lasting consistency.[00:01:40] The Kraken suffer at least three consecutive regulation losses on six separate occasions. Those repeated slides prevent the team from building momentum or remaining firmly involved in the playoff race.[00:02:00] Scoring remains one of Seattle's biggest weaknesses. The Kraken finish among the NHL's lowest-scoring teams and fail to receive the expected growth from several important forwards.[00:02:20] Jared McCann has not replicated the 40-goal season he produced in 2022-23. Matty Beniers appears to have settled into the range of a 50-point player rather than developing into a dominant first-line center.[00:02:40] Shane Wright also continues to fall short of expectations attached to his high draft position. His limited progress becomes another major concern for an organization that needs its young players to drive the next stage of growth.[00:03:00] The conversation turns to Seattle's leadership transition. Ron Francis, the franchise's original general manager, is departing after previously moving into the role of team president.[00:03:20] Jason Botterill now assumes complete control of hockey operations. Neil questions the organization's direction and notes that Botterill's previous tenure as general manager of the Buffalo Sabres produced mixed results.[00:03:45] Seattle's constant coaching changes also come under scrutiny. The franchise has moved from Dave Hakstol to Dan Bylsma and now Lane Lambert, yet no coach has been able to create sustained success.[00:04:10] The Kraken's lone breakthrough came during their second season, when they defeated the defending champion Colorado Avalanche before pushing the Dallas Stars to seven games in the second round.[00:04:30] Botterill enters the 2026 NHL Draft with eight selections, including two first-round picks. Seattle owns its original selection and the pick acquired from Tampa Bay in the Oliver Bjorkstrand trade.[00:04:50] The Kraken also hold multiple selections in the fourth and seventh rounds, giving the organization additional opportunities to strengthen a prospect system that must produce more impact players.[00:05:10] Seattle projects to have approximately $4.3 million in cap space. That provides some flexibility, but likely not enough to completely reshape the roster through free agency.[00:05:30] Unrestricted free agents include Jaden Schwartz, Eeli Tolvanen, trade-deadline acquisition Bobby McMann, and original Kraken defenseman Jamie Oleksiak.[00:05:55] Vic does not expect Seattle to be significantly better next season. The Kraken may not be a bottom-tier team, but the roster currently appears trapped between rebuilding and legitimate playoff contention.[00:06:20] Neil believes Seattle will remain around the Wild Card conversation, but major offseason work is required to move the organization higher in the standings.[00:06:40] The episode concludes with uncertainty surrounding the Kraken's immediate future. With a new decision-maker, another head coach, limited scoring, and several unresolved roster questions, Seattle must establish a clear organizational direction before it can become a consistent playoff team.
- SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: http://cornerofthegalaxy.com/subscribe/ - COG LA GALAXY DISCORD: https://discord.gg/drr9HFZY2P - COG ANTHEM MUSIC BY RAY PLAZA: https://linktr.ee/munditoplaza - COG ANTHEM MUSIC DOWNLOAD: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3asiasldwKyoCRm1Vzx2h7?si=_LmXI9otT9y9j0ChMGMt2w COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy left Northern California with a point, but it still felt like a missed opportunity. A 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes featured flashes of promise, another strong performance from Marco Reus, a breakthrough goal from Joseph Paintsil, and a dramatic penalty save from JT Marcinkowski in the final moments to preserve the result. But despite the resilient finish, the Galaxy slipped to 11th place in the Western Conference and continue searching for the consistency needed to climb back into the playoff race. On this episode of Corner of the Galaxy, Josh Guesman and Kevin Baxter discuss whether the point gained in the Cali Clásico is something the Galaxy can build upon or simply another example of a team struggling to capitalize on its chances. They also examine Joseph Paintsil's finishing, Harbor Miller's continued emergence, the pressure surrounding Greg Vanney, and why the Galaxy's home form has become their biggest obstacle. The show also dives into Dylan Vanney's loan to Real Betis, the latest on Kyogo Furuhashi's arrival, the Galaxy's remaining transfer plans before the September 2 deadline, and why another impact signing may still be necessary if the club hopes to make a serious playoff push. Can the Galaxy finally build momentum, or are they running out of time?
On today’s episode, Jason discusses whether Denver Nuggets should still be viewed as one of the best teams in the Western Conference given all their roster uncertainty outside of Nikola Jokic, why the Los Angeles Lakers were never given the opportunity to re-sign LeBron James on the kind of veteran minimum contract he received from the Philadelphia 76ers, the narrative that LeBron chose Philly because he knows he can have a lot of influence on the franchise both inside the locker room and in the front office, why Jaylen Brown could prove to be the biggest obstacle between LeBron and a full franchise takeover of the Sixers, and whether it's fair to say that Jayson Tatum took a shot at Brown at his youth basketball camp over the weekend. #FSR Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spring Cleaning – St. Louis BluesThe St. Louis Blues entered the 2025-26 season expecting to build on their surprising late-season surge under Jim Montgomery, but instead fell well short of a playoff berth. Offensive regression, inconsistent goaltending, and prolonged losing streaks prevented the Blues from challenging for a Wild Card position. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine what went wrong, the transition from Doug Armstrong to Alex Steen in the front office, and how St. Louis can use an impressive collection of draft picks to begin its next chapter.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Blues are eliminated from playoff contention on April 11 after entering the season with realistic hopes of earning a Wild Card berth. Following their strong finish in 2024-25 under Jim Montgomery, expectations were considerably higher than the previous year.[00:00:30] St. Louis never finds sustained consistency. Losing streaks of 1-6-2 and 1-8-1 derail the season, accounting for nearly one-quarter of the schedule and making it difficult to recover in a competitive Western Conference.[00:00:50] Offensive production falls well below expectations. The Blues fail to produce a single 25-goal scorer, while injuries contribute to declines from Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou, leaving the offense without a consistent finishing touch.[00:01:10] Goaltending also becomes a concern. Jordan Binnington struggles throughout much of the season, forcing Jim Montgomery to rely more heavily on Joel Hofer down the stretch as St. Louis searches for answers in net.[00:01:30] Neil explains that the Blues never truly challenged the Utah Mammoth for the final playoff position despite preseason expectations that the two clubs would battle throughout the year. Instead, Utah clearly separated itself while St. Louis remained near the bottom of the standings.[00:01:45] Attention turns to the future as Alex Steen prepares to officially replace longtime General Manager Doug Armstrong on July 1. After spending two years preparing for the role, Steen now inherits responsibility for reshaping the franchise.[00:02:00] The Blues possess one of the strongest collections of draft assets in the league, entering the 2026 NHL Draft with 12 selections, including three first-round picks and three third-round picks acquired through previous trades.[00:02:30] Although St. Louis lacks a second-round selection, the organization also owns multiple fourth- and fifth-round picks, giving Alex Steen significant flexibility to either build through the draft or pursue trades.[00:02:45] Salary-cap flexibility remains limited, with the Blues projected to have only about $1.84 million in available space before the July 1 reset. That leaves little room for major free-agent additions.[00:03:00] Oscar Sundqvist headlines the unrestricted free agent class, while restricted free agents Jonathan Berggren, Matt Kessel, and Dylan Holloway become much higher priorities for the organization.[00:03:20] Neil points to Holloway as one of the club's most important offseason decisions after arriving via offer sheet. While another offer sheet remains possible in theory, Neil believes St. Louis will make retaining the young forward a top priority.[00:03:40] Looking at the roster from a broader perspective, Neil questions whether the Blues are close enough to contend or whether a more significant rebuild is necessary. He believes simply making minor adjustments may not be enough to return to the playoffs.[00:04:00] Jordan Binnington becomes one potential trade candidate. Neil wonders whether another organization would be interested in acquiring the Stanley Cup-winning goaltender, whose international success may still make him attractive despite an inconsistent NHL season.[00:04:30] Alex Steen now faces difficult decisions about which veterans remain part of the organization's future. Moving established players could accelerate the transition to a younger core while creating additional salary-cap flexibility.[00:04:50] Despite holding a wealth of draft picks, Neil cautions against trading too many of them away. Those selections represent one of the franchise's greatest long-term assets and must be used wisely to strengthen the organization.[00:05:00] The episode concludes with Neil emphasizing that modern NHL general managers must treat draft picks as both future players and valuable trade currency. For Alex Steen, successfully balancing those two approaches will determine how quickly the St. Louis Blues can return to playoff contention.
Episode 245 of Simply The Best Sports Take with Sean Bingham:Chapters00:00 Introduction and overview of LeBron's move to the 76ers3666:39:55 Analysis of the 76ers' roster and team strength6861:06:35 LeBron's strategic move to avoid Western Conference rivals10027:46:35 LeBron's legacy and the significance of his championship pursuit13194:26:35 Comparison with previous LeBron career moves and teams16277:46:35 The impact of team health and rotation strategies20249:59:55 LeBron's leadership role and expected performance in Philadelphia23388:53:15 The historical context of LeBron's championship wins26499:59:55 Final thoughts on LeBron's legacy and the 76ers' prospectsView & Subscribe on YouTube: @stbsportstake https://www.youtube.com/@stbsportstakeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stb.sports.takeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stbsportstake/ Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more: https://linktr.ee/stbsportstake Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/STBSportsTake/ X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/stbsportstake Why STB Sports Take?Simply The BestbySean Thomas BinghamCopyright © STB Inc.
Greg, Miles, and Tone react to the biggest NBA news of the offseason as LeBron James has officially chosen the Philadelphia 76ers, instantly reshaping the championship picture.The crew gives their immediate reaction to the move and discusses how Bob Myers' influence may have helped bring one of the greatest players in NBA history to Philadelphia.In this episode, we break down:
Mike Gallagher offers some takeaways from the top picks, second-year players and veterans from Las Vegas Summer League.
Super Producer Rob G is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss how Lionel Messi's Argentina team is comparable to Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs squad, explain why Draymond Green is making life difficult in Golden State yet again. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss where the Lakers stand in the Western Conference, whether LeBron James is still in the championship business, why some in Lakers Nation weren't too upset to see LeBron leave, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Super Producer Rob G is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin explain why it's entirely possible that the Los Angeles Lakers never win an NBA championship with Luka Doncic. Plus, FOX Sports Radio NBA insider Mark Medina swings by to discuss where the Lakers stand in the Western Conference, whether LeBron James is still in the championship business, why some in Lakers Nation weren't too upset to see LeBron leave, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The World Cup is nearing its denouement, which means that Major League Soccer is reigniting their engines. (Maybe that's just adding to the poor air quality around here lately.) FC Cincinnati's first opponent after the long break? Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the head honchos of the Western Conference. The Caps got a surprising reprieve on Thursday after their match with Chicago was put on hold due to the environment. However, that just means the squad gets extra rest before Wednesday's matchup. To know more about our opponent, we talk with soccer commentator and reporter Michael McColl from the "Away From The Numbers" podcast and website. Michael gives us a better look at how Jesper Sørensen has prepared his club for the long run. Considering what the state of Ohio had gone through, perhaps he can also shine a brighter light on the #SaveTheCaps campaign as well. Tune in and trade threads with us! #MLS #FCCincinnati #soccer Become a Patron! Subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk Don't forget you can now download and subscribe to Cincinnati Soccer Talk on iTunes today! The podcast can also be found on Stitcher Smart Radio now. We're also available in the Google Play Store and NOW ON SPOTIFY! As always we'd love your feedback about our podcast! You can email the show at feedback@cincinnatisoccertalk.com. We'd love for you to join us on our Facebook page as well! Like us at Facebook.com/CincinnatiSoccerTalk.