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Join Joe Pisapia, Derek Brown, and special guest Justin Boone from Yahoo Sports as they reveal their top 10 must-have fantasy players to target in 2026 now that the dust has settled from NFL free agency! Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Isaiah Likely - 0:03:35 Chig Okonkwo - 0:07:15 Jaylen Waddle Trade Live Reactions - 0:11:25 Hard Rock Bet - 0:15:50 Mike Evans - 0:18:10 Wan’Dale Robinson - 0:22:25 Ken Walker - 0:26:11 Chuba Hubbard - 0:30:42 Bhayshul Tuten - 0:33:31 FantasyPros Discord - 0:35:24 Omarion Hampton - 0:36:10 Malik Willis - 0:38:28 Ashton Jeanty - 0:43:07 Outro - 0:45:39 Helpful Links: Hard Rock Bet - All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Hard Rock Bet and make a $5 bet and you'll get $150 in bonus bets if you win. Head over to Hard Rock Bet, sign up and make your first deposit today. Payable in bonus bet(s). Not a cash offer. Offered by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in FL. Offered by Seminole Hard Rock Digital, LLC, in all other states. Must be 21+ and physically present in AZ, CO, FL, IL, IN, MI, NJ, OH, TN or VA to play. Terms and conditions apply. Concerned about gambling? In FL, call 1-888-ADMIT-IT. In IN, if you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-9-WITH-IT. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (AZ, CO, IL, MI, NJ, OH, TN, VA). Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat Leave a Review – If you enjoy our show and find our insight to be valuable, we’d love to hear from you! Your reviews fuel our passion and help us tailor content specifically for YOU. Head to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts and leave an honest review. Let’s make this show the ultimate destination for fantasy football enthusiasts like us. Thank you for watching and for showing your support – https://fantasypros.com/review/ BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States are returning to the championship game of the World Baseball Classic for a third consecutive tournament. However, in what was billed as one of the most star-studded baseball games ever played, the tightly contested matchup ended in a controversial strike three call that has left Dominican Republic players and fans shaking their heads. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Team USA's 2–1 victory that saw Paul Skenes and a dominant U.S. bullpen shut down the high-octane offense from the DR that we've seen all tournament. They then get into the strike three call to end the game and why ABS is something that needs to be implemented when the tournament returns in three years. Later, Jake and Jordan preview the semifinal game between Italy and Venezuela that will decide who books their ticket to the championship game against the United States. The guys also discuss Japan getting upset in the quarterfinals by Venezuela and why it wasn't entirely shocking that it happened. 1:56 – The Opener: America vs. DR 11:41 – Aaron Judge's game-changing play 33:02 – Controversial 9th inning 40:57 – Did the game live up to the hype? 1:01:33 – Japan eliminated 1:04:34 – Italy vs. Venezuela preview Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Ringer draft analyst Todd McShay joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share insight on the 2026 NFL Draft class and where its strengths match up with the Bears' needs; Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the latest Cubs storylines in spring training, including utilityman Matt Shaw getting a look at first base; and former Bears offensive lineman Roberto Garza joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to reflect on his failed physical with the Baltimore Ravens in 2005, which led him to sign with Chicago, where he found great success.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Ringer draft analyst Todd McShay joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share insight on the 2026 NFL Draft class and where its strengths match up with the Bears' needs; Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the latest Cubs storylines in spring training, including utilityman Matt Shaw getting a look at first base; and former Bears offensive lineman Roberto Garza joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to reflect on his failed physical with the Baltimore Ravens in 2005, which led him to sign with Chicago, where he found great success.

In Interviews of the Week on 104.3 The Score, Ringer draft analyst Todd McShay joined the Spiegel & Holmes Show to share insight on the 2026 NFL Draft class and where its strengths match up with the Bears' needs; Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to discuss the latest Cubs storylines in spring training, including utilityman Matt Shaw getting a look at first base; and former Bears offensive lineman Roberto Garza joined the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show to reflect on his failed physical with the Baltimore Ravens in 2005, which led him to sign with Chicago, where he found great success.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones celebrate a week of incredible performances around the league. From Bam Adebayo's 83-point game, to Shai breaking a seemingly unbreakable Wilt record, to Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic having legendary performances on their own. There's so much joy to be had watching basketball these days. Next, the guys discuss the early returns of Team USA during FIBA World Cup qualifying. Young stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese make their senior club debuts; head coach Kara Lawson experimented a ton with her defensive coverages and lineup combinations. Steve and Nekias discuss how they analyzed these games, what stood out, and growth areas they'll be keeping tabs on. Finally, Gordon Hayward joins the show! The conversation ranges from his role as an Executive Basketball Advisor at Butler, the validity of Bam's 83-point performance, tennis, the importance of brushing your teeth -- and more! If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. (2:04) The league's in a great place (4:26) Bam Adebayo's 83-point game (24:52) SGA breaks Wilt's record (plus quick Jokic & Luka love) (39:08) Early Team USA thoughts (51:17) Gordon Hayward interview (01:09:10) Steve has a bone to pick with Nekias Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Pool play for the 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic has wrapped up and we're now down to the final eight teams. With the quarterfinals set to kick off on Friday night in Miami and Houston, it's time to look at the matchups and who might move on to the semifinals. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz is joined by SNY MLB insider reporter Chelsea Janes as they break down each game in the quarterfinals, including the United States taking on Canada and whether the bad vibes that surrounded them against Italy are gone now that they've advanced. Then they discuss the highly entertaining Dominican Republic squad taking on Korea, where Hyun Jin Ryu will try to calm the explosive DR bats. Later, Jake and Chelsea preview Japan taking on Venezuela and why Ranger Suárez could be the key to the next major upset of the tournament. They close out the segment talking about whether the feel-good vibes coming from Vinnie Pasquantino and the Italian squad could carry them to the next round by defeating Puerto Rico. Jake and Chelsea then make their picks for a WBC edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 1:47 - The Opener: USA vs. Canada 24:13 - Dominican Republic vs. Korea 34:08 - Japan vs. Venezuela 42:38 - Italy vs. Puerto Rico 49:40 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Bump and Stacy are joined by Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports to get his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic controversy between Cal Raleigh and Randy Arozarena, as well as what we need to see from the youngest Mariners this season, they give you their thoughts on Bryce Miller’s cancelled bullpen session and the Maxx Crosby trade falling through in Headline Rewrites, they bring you the biggest stories around the NFL, including what Ken Walker said in his introductory press conference with the Chiefs, and they break down what the Seahawks will need to do to fill the gap at Running Back. 

In the final hour, Mark Grote and Leila Rahimi were joined by Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the latest Cubs and World Baseball Classic storylines.

Mark Grote and Leila Rahimi were joined by Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the latest Cubs and World Baseball Classic storylines.

Real Madrid continued their quest for their 16th Champions League title on Wednesday in the Round of 16. After handily defeating Manchester City in the first leg 3–0, many are starting to wonder if there is a certain aura surrounding Real Madrid when they play in this tournament. Is it something that the Blues and other potential foes will be able to overcome the rest of the way? The conversation then shifts to Tottenham Hotspur's miserable season continuing as they were trounced in their first leg of the Champions League against Atlético Madrid. While their prospects for a better second leg might be dim, it's the Premier League relegation battle that Tottenham must start to worry about. Can they avoid completing an embarrassing season and being relegated from the Premier League? Christian and Alexis are then joined by Juventus FC and USMNT midfield star Weston McKennie as he talks about his time playing in Italy, what he's looking forward to in the upcoming World Cup and his interesting take on a controversial pizza condiment. The guys close the show by previewing the upcoming NWSL season and who they think will be this year's champion.   7:18 – Top Topic: Real Madrid defeats Man City 22:59 – Tottenham's relegation battle 33:00 – Weston McKennie joins the show 1:06:46 – 2026 NWSL preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break out the NFL Draft big boards and discuss their top prospects to watch. The duo start with a big NFL free agency news roundup, including the fallout from the Maxx Crosby trade fiasco, the San Francisco 49ers making moves, the Indianapolis Colts re-signing Daniel Jones, Kyler Murray visiting the Minnesota Vikings and more. Next, the duo dive into their latest 2026 NFL Draft big boards and discuss players they're higher on than consensus like Max Iheanachor and Garrett Nussmeier, prospects they're lower on like Makai Lemon and a few prospects they're ready to plant the flag on ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. (2:10) - Maxx Crosby trade fallout (17:30) - More NFL free agency news (43:20) - Big board special: players we're higher/lower on (1:06:20) - Big board special: planting the flag on our favorite prospects Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic has already provided a few memorable moments for teams across the globe. However, on Monday night we might have seen the biggest upset of the tournament so far when Team Italy took down powerhouse Team USA, which has left us all wondering how it happened. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap the incredible win by the Italians and discuss how the United States could now find itself knocked out of the tournament based on the results of Italy's game with Mexico tonight. They also get into whether some of the moves that manager Mark DeRosa made prior to the game were influenced by the possibility that the USA squad believed it had already clinched their ticket to the next round. Later, Jake and Jordan preview the epic showdown for seeding between the Dominican Republic and Venezuela tonight that will determine who will play Japan and Korea in the quarterfinals, as well as Canada taking on Cuba in their final pool matchup. Then the guys discuss the Philadelphia Phillies giving a five-year contract extension to starter Jesús Luzardo and the Cincinnati Reds losing Hunter Greene to injury until the summer. 1:15 - The Opener: Italy upsets USA 12:28 - Tiebreaker scenarios for USA 18:47 - We Need To Talk About: DeRosa messes up 40:17 - DR vs. Venezuela preview 47:37 - Cuba vs. Canada preview 52:03 - Phillies extend Luzardo 55:50 - Hunter Greene out until summer Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

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It's JV Day today with no Rob or J. Kyle Mann. So Justin wanted to start with the two biggest stories in the league: Jayson Tatum's return, and the Spurs continuing to roll in the West. He's joined by the The Athletic's Jared Weiss, who currently covers the Spurs and used to cover the Celtics. They talk about what it was like to be at Tatum's first game, how he changes the Celtics' title chances, and much more. Then, JV is joined by Yahoo Sports and Trail Blazers Analytics insider Tom Haberstroh to talk all things Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss Scoot Henderson's big game against the Pacers, how far can a healthy Deni Avdija take the Blazers, Donovan Clingan's development, and much more. (00:00) Intro (4:10) Tommy Hilfiger ad break (5:16) Jayson Tatum's return (15:00) Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's dynamic (23:28) Victor Wembanyama (37:40) The Jackals (43:22) Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper (51:24) Luke Kornet (58:04) and (1:11:34) Donovan Clingan (1:00:08) Scoot Henderson (1:21:38) Shaedon Sharpe (1:30:06) Deni Avdija (1:38:51) Tiago Splitter Host: Justin Verrier Guests: Jared Weiss and Tom Haberstroh Producers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah Blakely Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers Explore more at https://tommy.com Tommy Hilfiger USA | Official Online Site & Store Tommy Hilfiger USA offers modern, sophisticated styles for women and men including apparel, handbags, footwear, underwear, fragrance and home furnishings with free shipping available. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down Jayson Tatum's first two games back from injury. They discuss what they liked, his usage, how his minutes have been dispersed, and things they're looking for moving forward. Next, the guys discuss the latest epic battle between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. Was there anything to learn about this game tactically, or was it simply a great game? And it had to be asked: did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander officially slam the door for MVP with his performance?  From there, the guys check in on a couple of reeling teams in the Eastern Conference: the top-seeded Detroit Pistons (four straight losses) and the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers (1-4 in March). Are they just going through a bit of turbulence, or are there real flaws here worth acknowledging? Finally, Steve talks through his latest Rookie Rankings, and they both share what their Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie teams would look like as of today. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:45 Jayson Tatum + Boston Celtics discussion 24:05 Thunder-Nuggets 41:15 Pistons concern levels 51:40 Sixers concern levels 59:04 Let's talk rookies Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

The international break drama starts with a major blow for the United States as Sergiño Dest goes down with another injury. Alexis and Christian analyze how big the loss is for Mauricio Pochettino's system and explore the realistic options the USMNT has at right-back moving forward. Is there a clear replacement, or does the position become a tactical problem heading into upcoming friendlies? The conversation then shifts to Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's visit to the White House—an appearance that sparked unexpected backlash, particularly among Argentine fans. The hosts unpack why the moment created controversy, how politics and sports collided online, and whether it has any real impact on Messi's legacy or public perception. Finally, the guys turn their attention to Major League Soccer and the pressure building on managers whose teams are stuck at the bottom of the Supporters' Shield standings. With results not improving and expectations rising across the league, Alexis and Christian debate which coach might be the next casualty of MLS's increasingly impatient ownership groups. Timestamps: (10:30) – Who can replace Dest? (25:35) - Messi and Inter Miami Visit the White House (43:47) – MLS Teams starting the season bottom of the Supporter's Shield (45:00)- What coach could potentially be fired? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald react to the biggest NFL signings so far as free agency chaos is in full effect. The trio start with their reactions to the blockbuster moves, including Malik Willis to the Miami Dolphins, Mike Evans to the San Francisco 49ers, Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs and Alec Pierce returning to the Indianapolis Colts with a shiny new contract. Next, the guys get into their favorite moves of free agency so far, including the Las Vegas Raiders setting Fernando Mendoza up for success, the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans spending big, the Detroit Lions shoring up their offensive line and much more. The three hosts finish up with their least favorite moves (what are the New York Jets doing?) and their reactions to Maxx Crosby heading to the Baltimore Ravens. (4:00) - Blockbuster signings: Willis, Walker III, Evans, Pierce (15:40) - Favorite moves of free agency so far: Raiders, Titans, Panthers & more (1:06:40) - Least favorite moves of free agency so far (1:22:15) - More interesting free agency moves (1:28:00) - Maxx Crosby trade thoughts Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

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Ross Dellenger from Yahoo Sports kicks things off by telling us what is what like at the College Sports Roundtable meeting in Washington DC.. Plus this hour we also hear from ESPN's Max Olson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So far in the 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic, the teams that we have come to expect positive results from are holding up their end of the bargain. With Team USA, Japan and the Dominican Republic all proving to be who we thought they were, pool play has seemed like just a tune-up for these powerhouses. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down all the action from the WBC this past weekend, which saw the United States handle Great Britain and Brazil with the help of the superstar friendship duo of team captain Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper. While the USA squad might not look like they're having as much fun as other teams on the field, their businesslike approach appears to keep them in the mindset of winning gold or bust for this tournament. Later, Jake and Jordan recap the other pool play from the tourney, which includes Masataka Yoshida returning to the form for Team Japan that made him such a coveted bat by the Boston Red Sox when he first came to the States. They then get into the incredible first-ever walk-off wins in the tournament that saw an emotional Puerto Rico crowd celebrate their home victory against Panama. 1:29 - The Opener: Team USA's impressive weekend 17:57 - The importance of the WBC 27:14 - Judge & Harper friendship 35:25 - Korea advances in thriller 45:26 - Japan in cruise control 50:11 - Turbo Mode: All the action from the tourney Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Episode 599 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sports Media Watch editor and founder Jon Lewis and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp. In this podcast we discuss Paramount chairman/CEO David Ellison telling CNBC that the company plans to continue its relationship with the National Football League and what the means; Jason Benetti joining NBC as lead play by play announcer for "Sunday Night Baseball;" CBS and TNT Sports announcing their joint NCAA men's basketball tournament broadcast teams; TNT Sports picking up media rights to FIBA tournaments in the U.S.,; Tubi carrying alt-casts F-1 races and practice and qualifying sessions available to stream through Yahoo Sports; the Lakers-Warriors brutal rating on ABC; our thoughts on the World Baseball Classic; Austin's interview with CAA agents and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nate Tice burns the midnight oil to bring you his instant reactions and analysis to the Baltimore Ravens' blockbuster trade to acquire Las Vegas Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby. Nate breaks down why the Ravens made the splash trade, how the trade compensation stacks up to other big trades for pass rushers, whether or not it makes sense for either team and more. Nate also breaks down the Chicago Bears trading for center Garrett Bradbury to replace Drew Dalman and other news ahead of NFL free agency. (00:15) - Ravens trade for Maxx Crosby! (8:20) - Bears trade for Garrett Bradbury (13:00) - Other NFL news: Geno Smith, Taylor Decker Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Couper Moorhead (HEAT.com, After The Buzzer podcast) to talk all things Miami Heat. They explore Miami's drastic shift offensively, their still-elite defense (and zone) usage, and bring much-needed nuance to the conversations surrounding Bam Adebayo, Kel'el Ware, Tyler Herro and more. After that, Steve and Nekias discuss the imminent return of Jayson Tatum. They get into what he adds to the fold, what they'll be looking for in his debut, and the (annoying) conversations around his return. Finally, the guys give a salute to Mist BC for winning this year's Unrivaled championship. In light of the game ending with a made free throw, they also discuss 1) whether that should be allowed moving forward and 2) potential tweaks in the case that it isn't. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 3:25  Preseason expectations vs. reality 13:05 Evaluating the new offense 16:46  Bam Adebayo (usage, role, award talk) 33:41  Kel'el Ware (growth, role, usage) 52:04 Tyler Herro's offensive growth 58:50 Rapid fire, starting with Andrew Wiggins' fit in Miami 1:01:37 Is Pelle Larsson a core piece moving forward? 1:05:34 Jaime Jacquez Jr. for 6th Man of the Year? 1:10:15  Early returns for rookie Kasparas Jakučionis 1:13:33 What is Miami's best/ideal closing lineup? 1:17:55 Jayson Tatum is (coming) BACK 1:26:35 Unrivaled championship recap Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

The 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic is off and running, with a few games of pool play already in the books, including Team Japan mercy-ruling Team Chinese Taipei following a historic second inning. With Shohei Ohtani hitting a grand slam and Japan scoring 10 runs, the defending WBC champs are putting all challengers officially on notice. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the opening games, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto picking up where he left off last October and Team Australia getting off to a hot 2–0 start in Pool C. They then preview all the other games set to take place this weekend, including Team USA kicking off their quest for gold tonight and make their picks for who will win the whole tournament. Later, Jake and Jordan talk about the Texas Rangers signing veteran Andrew McCutchen to a MiLB deal after some weirdness with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña being out for a few weeks with a fractured finger. They then make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla, which includes the lame WBC uniforms and the incredible scenes from Team Dominican Republic's exhibition game in the DR. 1:35 – The Opener: Ohtani, Yamamoto lead Japan in win 9:59 – Recapping other opening WBC games 31:07 – Previewing weekend WBC slate 40:04 – WBC predictions 50:49 – Around the League: McCutchen to Rangers 56:12 – Jeremy Peña is injured 57:50 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Are results enough, or should great teams also play beautiful football? The guys debate whether Arsenal F.C.'s winning formula is coming at the expense of the “beautiful game.” If you're a title contender, should the expectations be higher than just grinding out results? Meanwhile, Manchester United fan Matty FC joins the show to talk about the recent resurgence at Manchester United F.C. and whether the positive run under Michael Carrick is the beginning of something real—or just a short-term bounce. Next, we look toward the future of Europe's elite goal scorers. With Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé dominating headlines, who will be the next striker to break into that top tier? The boys give their predictions for the next killer No. 9 in Europe and discuss which young forwards have the talent, mentality, and opportunity to reach that rarefied level. Finally, it's time to talk about Brazil—and things aren't exactly calm. With the Brazil national football team entering the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup amid growing pressure, Matty FC and Christian Polanco break down why the vibes around the Seleção feel uneasy. Can legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti steady the ship and bring Brazil back to World Cup glory, or are deeper problems threatening their chances? The Cooligans dig into it all.  Timestamps: (5:30) – Are Arsenal ruining the “beautiful game”? (14:00) - Are Manchester United really back? (29:00) – Who is Europe's next killer striker? (39:15) – Brazil World Cup panic meter Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald break down the top available defensive players available in NFL free agency. The guys start by reacting to the Los Angeles Rams' blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie and some other breaking news from around the NFL (Drew Dalman retiring, Jonathan Greenard available and were the Indianapolis Colts right to give Daniel Jones the transition tag when Kyler Murray just got released by the Arizona Cardinals?). Next, Nate & Charles dive into this year's defensive free agent class, starting with a strong group of linebackers who could make an impact in the right scheme, a stout group of veterans on the interior defensive line, some intriguing edge rushers (including a few that could be acquired on the cheap), and an interesting (if not star-studded) group of secondary players. The duo also react to the news that the New England Patriots are releasing WR Stefon Diggs next week. (4:00) - Rams trade for CB Trent McDuffie (14:30) - More news roundup: Drew Dalman, Daniel Jones vs. Kyler Murray (34:50) - Defensive free agent breakdown: linebackers (47:45) - Defensive free agent breakdown: interior defensive line (55:10) - Patriots release Stefon Diggs (59:00) - Defensive free agent breakdown: edge rushers (1:09:55) - Defensive free agent breakdown: cornerbacks (1:14:30) - Defensive free agent breakdown: safeties Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

We have a special episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!  Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Myles Ehrlich (Pull Up with Myles & Owen podcast) to discuss the latest in Unrivaled. Myles was on the scene in Brooklyn as the semi-finals were played in Barclays Center on Monday night. He shares his impressions of the atmosphere before the guys dig into the matchups and preview Wednesday's final.  To close the show, they discuss this year's MVP and All-Unrivaled teams and talk through their voting process and toughest omissions.  If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.  1:38 Unrivaled in Brooklyn -- the atmosphere  5:43 Phantom-Vinyl recap 12:55 Mist-Breeze recap 23:40 Phantom-Mist preview 32:35 MVP discussion 37:30 All-Unrivaled teams discussion Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

The old saying in baseball is that “momentum is only as good as the next day's starter,” which shows how important having a good pitching staff is to a club. As part of our 2026 regular season preview, it's time to figure out who will do the best job of limiting their opponents' offense. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman draft all 30 MLB clubs based on who they feel will have the best pitching and hitting this season. While every squad wishes they had a Tarik Skubal, Shohei Ohtani or Paul Skenes to lead their pitching staff, will teams like the Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers still be able to find success on the bump? Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the second PED suspension handed to Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar, causing him to miss the entire 2026 season after he was suspended for eight games in 2025. They then get into the latest news surrounding the World Baseball Classic, including a surprising name joining Team Dominican Republic and Team USA finalizing its rotation for the tournament. 1:05 – The Opener: 2026 Run Prevention Draft 19:40 – Teams 1–10 recap 35:30 – Teams 11–20 recap 46:22 – Teams 21–30 recap 47:11 – We Need To Talk About: Profar suspended 56:50 – New Team DR roster addition 1:00:19 – Team USA's rotation Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones take a look at a tightly contested East play-in picture. The Hornets have been one of the best teams in the league for months now. The Hawks are rolling, but have tests coming up. Can the Orlando Magic find consistency? Can the Milwaukee Bucks play their way into the play-in picture? If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 0:00 Welcome 3:40 Charlotte Hornets 21:04 Orlando Magic 27:08 Atlanta Hawks 38:11 Milwaukee Bucks Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon break down the 2026 offensive NFL free agency class position by position. After discussing the latest news from around the NFL (including the Houston Texans making two interesting trades, some rumors surrounding a Maxx Crosby trade and more), Nate & Matt dive in to this year's offensive free agency class and break down the top available players at every position, plus a few under-the-radar players who could make a big impact despite a smaller contract. Key discussions include whether the Indianapolis Colts would be right to pay Daniel Jones, whether Marcus Mariota and Jimmy Garropolo are valid spot starters, the best landing spot for Kenneth Walker III, top wide receivers and tight ends available and much more. (5:00) - News roundup: Texans trades, Maxx Crosby (22:10) - Free agency preview: quarterbacks (45:10) - Free agency preview: running backs (1:01:40) - Free agency preview: wide receivers (1:15:40) - Free agency preview: tight ends (1:24:50) - Free agency preview: offensive line Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

In a special crossover episode of Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and Football 301, Matt Harmon, Justin Boone and Nate Tice kick off the very first Mock Draft Monday of draft season with a deep dive into their favorite team fits for the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. The trio breaks down 9 ideal prospect landing spots, analyzing which NFL teams offer the best schematic fits, which rosters have the biggest needs heading into the draft, and how these potential pairings could affect 2026 fantasy drafts. (2:35) - Favorite fits: Fernando Mendoza to Raiders, Jeremiyah Love to Vikings, Makai Lemon to Saints (24:00) - Second favorite fits: Oscar Delp to Chiefs, Carnell Tate to Chiefs, Omar Cooper Jr to Bills (43:00) - Third favorite fits: Jonah Coleman to Broncos, Denzel Boston to 49ers, Kenyon Sadiq to Broncos

In a special crossover episode of Yahoo Fantasy Forecast and Football 301, Matt Harmon, Justin Boone and Nate Tice kick off the very first Mock Draft Monday of draft season with a deep dive into their favorite team fits for the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. The trio breaks down 9 ideal prospect landing spots, analyzing which NFL teams offer the best schematic fits, which rosters have the biggest needs heading into the draft, and how these potential pairings could affect 2026 fantasy drafts. (2:35) - Favorite fits: Fernando Mendoza to Raiders, Jeremiyah Love to Vikings, Makai Lemon to Saints (24:00) - Second favorite fits: Oscar Delp to Chiefs, Carnell Tate to Chiefs, Omar Cooper Jr to Bills (43:00) - Third favorite fits: Jonah Coleman to Broncos, Denzel Boston to 49ers, Kenyon Sadiq to Broncos Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

You can't win a baseball game without scoring runs, and since it's such a pivotal part of winning, it's time to take a look at all 30 teams and who might have the best offensive production this season. With the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers leading their respective leagues last season, will another team be able to outslug them this year? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman draft all 30 teams based on who they think will score the most runs this season, from most to least. While the Dodgers and Yankees may be taken early, there are a few picks (looking at you, Sacramento Athletics and Atlanta Braves) that may surprise you. Could the new additions to the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox push them higher in the draft? Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the St. Louis Cardinals giving a two-year extension to manager Oliver Marmol and the possible reasoning behind GM Chaim Bloom's decision to make this move now. Then, the guys talk about the pandemonium surrounding Shohei Ohtani during his return to Japan as he goes out and about with his World Baseball Classic club. 1:56 - The Opener: 2026 offense draft 22:25 - Teams 1–10 recap 44:56 - Teams 11–20 recap 56:53 - Teams 21–30 recap 57:56 - Around The League: Cardinals extend Marmol 1:04:26 - Shohei Ohtani makes noise in Japan Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mark Gonzales of the Sun-Times to discuss the latest Cubs storylines coming out of spring training. Gonzales shared what he believes is the key to the Cubs potentially overtaking the Dodgers in the National League. After that, Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports joined the show to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote shared their takeaways from the NFL Combine and welcomed on Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the latest Cubs and White Sox storylines.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi, Mark Grote and Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Rahimi and Grote discussed what we should expect out of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in his second season with head coach Ben Johnson.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Russ Dorsey of Yahoo Sports to discuss the latest Cubs storylines, including left-hander Shota Imanaga's rocky outing in a loss Sunday in Cactus League play.

The MLS season is heating up and we've got takes. MLS analyst Matt Doyle stops by to help us separate early-season overreactions from real trends. Is Julian Hall's breakout with the New York Red Bulls the beginning of a superstar arc or just a hot streak? Are Inter Miami CF papering over long-term roster concerns despite their win over Orlando City SC? And can the early momentum from the San Jose Earthquakes — and Timo Werner — actually last? We dig into what's real, what's noise, and what it means moving forward. Then we head across the Atlantic for an incredible conversation with Steve Fletcher, assistant coach and club legend at AFC Bournemouth. Fletcher gives us insight into why Tyler Adams is one of the most respected players at the club, how his leadership extends far beyond the pitch, and why every team needs a player like him. If you're an American soccer fan, this is one you won't want to miss. We also dive into the impact of manager Andoni Iraola and how his consistency, culture-setting, and tactical identity have helped elevate Bournemouth in the Premier League. Fletcher reflects on his own storied career — from signing in the early '90s to becoming the club's all-time appearance leader — and what it means to represent one club for over three decades. MLS chaos, Premier League insight, and legendary football stories all in one episode.   Timestamps: (7:30) – Julian Hall is leading a youth movement in New York (16:00) - Will Inter Miami struggle this season despite win? (22:00) – Can San Jose and Timo Werner's hot start last? (26:30) – MLS weekend recap (37:00) - Steve Fletcher joins The Cooligans Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Will the Raiders take Heisman-winning QB Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Charles Robinson break down that possibility along with other QBs that could be highly sought after in the 2026 NFL Draft. Sonny Styles impressed at the Combine last night, and the trio discuss a few players who could've elevated their draft stock so far this week. Closing things out, the crew covers the Dallas Cowboys franchise tagging WR George Pickens & the unseen impact the exploding salary cap has on the NFL. (3:15) - Assessing Fernando Mendoza's draft stock (11:40) - Breaking down potential QB moves (24:30) - Players who improved draft stock at Combine (39:20) - Cowboys franchise tag George Pickens & impact of salary cap   Subscribe to Inside Coverage on your favorite podcast app:

Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports and Reception Perception joins Thor to preview and share his knowledge at the NFL Combine, discussing the WR group testing set to happen on Saturday, his info on the prospect group and so much more! Then co-founder and CEO of Reel Analytics joins the show to talk about in-game athleticism score and how it's measured, how to use that to evaluate atheletes, and exude his own knowledge on the crop of players at the combine!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ku Khahil (LockedOnPistons) to discuss the league-best Detroit Pistons. The discussion ranges from the growth of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson's shifting (and sometimes confusing) role offensively, JB Bickerstaff's impact, the Pistons' title chances and more. From there, the guys have a conversation about Paolo Banchero -- and the conversation around Paolo Banchero. They discuss his strengths, his weaknesses, how Orlando's context impacts him, and if it's fair to question his place as a no-doubt-about-it building block. Finally, Nekias reveals the rest of his Unrivaled award ballot (DPOY, Coach of the Year, All-Unrivaled Teams) to Steve as the two discuss a talented field of candidates. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:53 Preseason expectations for the Pistons 6:52 Impressions of JB Bickerstaff's tenure 11:58 Growth of Cade Cunningham 33:02 Ausar Thompson's role and usage 43:42 Rapid fire questions (Cade MVP, DET vs the West, best lineup, Duren's ranking among East bigs) 47:58 Paolo Banchero conversation 01:06:23 Unrivaled awards  Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones are joined by Ku Khahil (LockedOnPistons) to discuss the league-best Detroit Pistons. The discussion ranges from the growth of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson's shifting (and sometimes confusing) role offensively, JB Bickerstaff's impact, the Pistons' title chances and more. From there, the guys have a conversation about Paolo Banchero -- and the conversation around Paolo Banchero. They discuss his strengths, his weaknesses, how Orlando's context impacts him, and if it's fair to question his place as a no-doubt-about-it building block. Finally, Nekias reveals the rest of his Unrivaled award ballot (DPOY, Coach of the Year, All-Unrivaled Teams) to Steve as the two discuss a talented field of candidates. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 1:53 Preseason expectations for the Pistons 6:52 Impressions of JB Bickerstaff's tenure 11:58 Growth of Cade Cunningham 33:02 Ausar Thompson's role and usage 43:42 Rapid fire questions (Cade MVP, DET vs the West, best lineup, Duren's ranking among East bigs) 47:58 Paolo Banchero conversation 01:06:23 Unrivaled awards

What do Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Bobby Witt Jr., along with countless other All-Stars, have in common? They're all looking to become part of just the second United States team ever to bring home gold in the World Baseball Classic. However, it won't be easy to be the last team standing, despite all the star power the team will have at its disposal. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman give a complete preview of the Team USA squad as they try to avenge their loss in the 2023 edition of the tournament, falling just short against Team Japan. What will the rotation look like after Tarik Skubal pitches his one game? Can Aaron Judge be the difference-maker for the team? Time will tell, with the tournament starting next week. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the impact the WBC will have on the 2028 Olympics, Max Scherzer rejoining the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year deal and share some observations from Florida at Boston Red Sox camp. Then, the guys make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 2:03 - The Opener: Team USA preview 8:50 - The pitching staff 29:09 - The starting lineup 51:15 - We Need To Talk About: WBC-Olympics 56:32 - Scherzer back to Blue Jays 59:22 - Red Sox field report 1:04:31 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon join forces LIVE in Indianapolis to reveal 9 big moves they're rooting for this NFL offseason. The duo kick things off with thoughts on the Tennessee Titans trading for former New York Jets EDGE Jermaine Johnson. In other news, the Indianapolis Colts and Anthony Richardson are seeking a trade partner, and Matt thinks the Kansas City Chiefs could be an interesting fit for the reclamation project. The duo also discuss the New Orleans Saints and Jacksonville Jaguars and how they should approach upgrading their offense. Next, Nate & Matt hit on one wide receiver the New England Patriots NEED to draft, one the Las Vegas Raiders need to sign and two who we could see traded this offseason. Later, Nate diagnoses what the Chiefs offense needs to get back on track, plus a few of his favorite defensive free agents, while Matt has one skill player the Washington Commanders need to go after in the 2026 NFL Draft. (1:45) - Titans trade for EDGE Jermaine Johnson (6:30) - Moves we want to see: Anthony Richardson, Jaguars & Saints offensive upgrades (22:50) - Moves we want to see: Patriots and Raiders offensive targets, A.J. Brown & DJ Moore trades (38:40) - Moves we want to see: Chiefs offensive upgrades, Commanders draft target, Nate's favorite defensive FAs   Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

The NFL Combine isn't the only thing happening in Indianapolis this week. Ross Dellenger has been there for the NCAA meetings that have also been going on and he reports some notable changes coming out of Indy. Ross shares the latest rule changes in college football. The first change is in regard to targeting. The NCAA is eliminating a targeting ejection being carried over into s player's subsequent game. The second rule change concerns the transfer portal. The plan is to impose heavy penalties on any school that signs an athlete outside of the transfer portal window. Ross and Andy Staples discuss these rule changes and their potential effect. They also discuss Cincinnati suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby for his $1 million buyout that he has not yet paid.  Then, Ross gets into some more news from the NCAA meetings. This news is regarding potential schedule changes to the college football calendar. Ross and Andy discuss the transfer portal window, a potential change to spring ball practices and teams being able to move their first game up to Week 0 in 2027. They also chat about what other changes could happen in the near future. Later, Steven Godfrey joins the show. In a recent episode, Godfrey was tasked with making a minor league type model for college football. Godfrey ended up taking a page out of the European soccer book as he discusses the methods of sending players to various teams. He and Andy discuss this model and how, or if, it could work in college football. All of this and more on today's College Football Enquirer.  0:00:00 - Rule changes in college football 1:46 - Changes to targeting 3:52 - New transfer rules and punishment 12:17 - Cincinnati sues former QB Brendan Sorsby 20:34 - Changes to the college football calendar 21:13 - Transfer portal dates 21:47 - Changes to Spring Ball 22:34 - 2027 schedule changes for Week 0 29:44 - Other changes the committee wants 37:18 - Creating a college football minor league Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Matt Harmon and Justin Boone are live from the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis with a loaded show you don't want to miss. Boone reveals his five favorite sleeper prospects ahead of the 2026 fantasy season, and NFL Draft expert Connor Rogers stops by to answer the biggest fantasy questions heading into the 2026 NFL Draft. (5:00) Colts grant QB Anthony Richardson permission to seek trade (10:40) Teams believe Joe Burrow wants out of Cincinnati  (15:40) Backup QB shuffle: Tyson Bagent, Tanner McKee, Andy Dalton (21:30) Justin Boone's 5 sleeper fantasy prospects (37:25) NBC Sports draft analyst Connor Rogers joins to answer important fantasy prospect questions Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

On a packed episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show, Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to break down the latest NBA headlines, including James Harden's broken thumb and Lauri Markkanen's injuries. KOC and Tom go back and forth on their Western Conference power rankings. From there, KOC is joined by Jason Gallagher to tackle questions about what's going on with Luka Dončić and why fandom has changed so much. All that and more on this episode of The Kevin O'Connor Show. Harden Injury (1:06) Markkanen Injury (4:00) Zion's Shooting Fear (26:30) Western Conference Power Rankings (33:40) Jason Gallagher on Luka Dončić (1:04:20)

Andrew Siciliano is joined by Jori Epstein & Charles Robinson to break down the latest news coming out of the 2026 NFL Combine. But first, former Tennessee Titans GM Ran Carthon sits down with Andrew to break down this year's draft class and its strengths and weaknesses. Next, Jori & Charles join the show to break down a few rumors floating around Indianapolis about players that could be on the move this offseason. Charles discusses the distinct possibility of an AJ Brown trade and hints at teams making inquiries about whether Joe Burrow could be available, while Jori breaks down whether or not Aaron Rodgers will be a Pittsburgh Steeler in 2026. Later, the trio give their reactions and takeaways from a few big storylines floating around the Combine, including Cleveland Browns HC Todd Monken making it clear it'll be an open competition at quarterback for Shedeur Sanders, the Baltimore Ravens potentially letting Tyler Linderbaum walk in free agency and how teams are supporting player mental health in light of Rondale Moore's passing. (1:50) - Ran Carthon breaks down the 2026 NFL Draft class (24:20) - Potential blockbuster trades we could see this offseason (42:20) - Combine news roundup   Subscribe to Inside Coverage on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon join forces from Indianapolis as they preview what to watch at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The duo kick things off with some of the buzziest news items from around Indy, including the Atlanta Falcons franchise tagging Kyle Pitts, some uncertainty from the Philadelphia Eagles around AJ Brown's future with the team and the New York Jets planning to use a tag on RB Breece Hall. Next, Nate & Matt dive into their top prospects to watch this week at the NFL Combine. Matt shouts out LB Sonny Styles topping an insane linebacker class and WR KC Concepcion, while Nate talks about the entire Ohio State defense and Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love. Later, the two hosts cover a few of the most underrated prospects to watch this week, including WR Omar Cooper, TE Kenyon Sadiq, RB Jonah Coleman and more, plus a few spare news items from Indianapolis (could a Trent Williams release be looming?) (2:10) - Top Combine storylines and news (24:00) - Top prospects to watch (40:20) - Underrated prospects to watch (55:00) - Odds and ends from Indianapolis   Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app: