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Where do the Baltimore Ravens go from here after firing head coach of 18 years John Harbaugh? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab discuss the Ravens' future along with other coaching vacancies across the league at the coordinator level. Closing things out, the crew looks at how coaching situations could affect certain QBs before discussing their "One More Thing."(0:30) - Ravens fire John Harbaugh(25:18) - Cowboys fire DC Matt Eberflus(34:05) - Commanders part ways with OC Kliff Kingsbury & DC Joe Whitt Jr.(43:05) - Lions part ways with OC John Morton(46:49) - Could Tua Tagovailoa play elsewhere in 2026?(50:50) - How will head coaching openings affect QBs?(1:02:30) - One More Thing

ESPN National Football Analyst Seth Walder, and Steven Godfrey, college football writer for Yahoo Sports and The Washington Post and co-host of the College Football Enquirer podcast, join Cade and Shane to examine the NFL playoff landscape through advanced metrics and unpack the College Football Playoff's surprises, transfer portal strategy, and evolving SEC–Big Ten balance of power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nate Tice & Matt Harmon reveal their 2025 All-Football 301 Team: the most underrated players at every position this NFL season (no Pro Bowlers allowed). Nate & Matt start off the show with thoughts on the various coaching changes that took place around the NFL on Black Monday, including reactions to Kliff Kingsbury departing the Washington Commanders, which opening is the most intriguing, where Kevin Stefanski will land and more.Next, Nate & Matt reveal the offense for the All-Football 301 Team as they discuss under-appreciated stars this season like WR Parker Washington, QB Mac Jones, TE Brenton Strange and the most under-appreciated guys along the offensive line.On the defensive side of the ball, the two hosts break down what makes players like Chase Young, Jordyn Brooks, Jalen Pitre and more so underrated for their respective defenses. While only about a dozen players make the final team, the two hosts cover a ton of players that don't get enough respect around the NFL.(3:10) - Black Monday reactions(19:30) - All-Football 301 Team: skill players(47:25) - All-Football 301 Team: offensive line(1:00:05) - All-Football 301 Team: defensive line(1:13:40) - All-Football 301 Team: defensive back sevenSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

We are inching closer and closer to the culmination of the college football season and this week gives us the next step on that journey. The College Football Playoff Semifinals. One of the star quarterbacks in the playoff is fighting to get a sixth year of eligibility from the NCAA. Ross Dellenger explains this story and how there is a chance Trinidad Chambliss is back at Ole Miss next season. Then Ross, Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey discuss Chambliss' effect on the Rebel's this season. They breakdown the semifinal matchup against Miami by discussing who has the advantage and what each team needs to do to move on to the Natty.Then, they move over to the other semifinal. This is a rematch from earlier in the year as Oregon takes on Indiana. Indiana got the best of Oregon in Eugene, but the guys talk about how this is a much different Oregon team than it was in the first matchup. They discuss if Oregon will be able to get the best of this dominant Indiana team or if the Hoosiers will claim their spot in the championship game. Plus, they look at how the Big Ten conference was not given enough credit for the strength of its teams this year. Later, Ross reports about the college football calendar changing yet again. No more spring ball? Discussions are being had about changes to the early signing period, games in Week 0, CFP dates, the dates of the portal and spring and summer access periods. Ross, Andy and Godfrey discuss the benefits of changing all of these and what changes should happen to improve the college football calendar.Get ready for the CFP Semifinals with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Trinidad Chambliss petitions for 6th year15:21 - Miami vs. Ole Miss CFP Semifinal28:07 - Oregon vs. Indiana CFP Semifinal48:13 - Fixing the college football calendar Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group.From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning, to the Nuggets finding offense without Nikola Jokic, playoff-level questions for the Rockets and Thunder (what's going on there?), a Rudy Gobert check-in and more.Finally, the guys close the show with reactions to the first day of the Unrivaled season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:08) -- Boston Celtics(9:45)-- A quick Pistons salute(15:19) -- Back to the Celtics(24:13) -- Portland Trail Blazers(31:46) -- Denver Nuggets(41:20) -- Atlanta Hawks(45:36) -- Houston Rockets(51:21) -- Oklahoma City Thunder(56:36) -- Rudy Gobert(01:03:27) -- Unrivaled takeaways Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

We're bouncing around on today's episode of The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the surging Boston Celtics, who recently climbed to the East's second seed. They discuss their current standing and the non-Jaylen Brown standouts, as well as appreciate the level of buy-in Joe Mazzulla has gotten from this group.From there, they bounce around. From the Pistons' consistent winning, to the Nuggets finding offense without Nikola Jokic, playoff-level questions for the Rockets and Thunder (what's going on there?), a Rudy Gobert check-in and more.Finally, the guys close the show with reactions to the first day of the Unrivaled season.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:08) -- Boston Celtics(9:45)-- A quick Pistons salute(15:19) -- Back to the Celtics(24:13) -- Portland Trail Blazers(31:46) -- Denver Nuggets(41:20) -- Atlanta Hawks(45:36) -- Houston Rockets(51:21) -- Oklahoma City Thunder(56:36) -- Rudy Gobert(01:03:27) -- Unrivaled takeaways

With the recent success of Japanese players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, teams throughout baseball have been clamoring to add stars from Japan to their rosters. The Houston Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays did just that by bringing in Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto, with hopes of having similar impacts on their game.On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by guest host Eric Longenhagen from FanGraphs to talk about the two signings and how their skill sets might be adjusted to the major league level. They then check in on the Scott Boras Scoreboard to try to determine how the super agent did with his deal for Imai.Later, Jordan is joined by Astros beat writer Chandler Rome from The Athletic as they dig a little deeper into the Imai signing and try to figure out why he chose to go to Houston. They then talk about what the future might hold for the team after this signing and how, positionally, the Astros could be set up for the 2026 season. Jordan and Eric then discuss how recent events in Venezuela could impact baseball and talk about the fall of a top prospect.2:57 – Kazuma Okamoto to the Blue Jays19:11 – Tatsuya Imai to the Astros25:26 – Scott Boras Scoreboard update34:12 – Chandler Rome joins the show53:46 – Future of the Astros1:06:51 – Venezuela's impact on baseball1:17:46 – Jarred Kelenic signs with the White Sox Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Brady is back after the holidays for a full episode as we're officially into 2026.First, the Mariners and the Seahawks are operating on similar season arcs and it's been awesome to watch for Seattle sports fans. Next, the Mariners are making some very big bets heading into 2026, as of now, and we discuss why they need to be right.Then, we're joined by Jordan Shusterman of Yahoo! Sports. Do we have any worries about Andres Munoz?And remember, head to MarinersRoundtable.com and JOIN our FREE community to be eligible to win some Refuse to Lose podcast swag.

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 18 of NFL action. The two hosts start with their takeaways from the Pittsburgh Steelers' dramatic win over the Baltimore Ravens to win the AFC North on Sunday night.Later, the duo dive into their biggest takeaways from Week 18, starting with Myles Garrett finally breaking the NFL sack record. Nate & Charles also give their thoughts on the Seattle Seahawks shutting down the San Francisco 49ers to take the NFC 1-seed on Saturday and the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars extending their monster winning streaks and threatening to do some real damage representing the AFC South in the playoffs.On the low side of Week 18, the NFC South was decided in the dumbest way possible, and the duo discuss the future of every team in the division as the Carolina Panthers stumble backwards into the playoffs. Also, the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets appeared to wave the white flag in the final week of season. After Charles reacts live to Atlanta Falcons firing Raheem Morris, Nate & Charles close out the show with their early thoughts on the final playoff picture and the first round of playoff matchups.(00:55) - Steelers beat Ravens to win AFC North(17:30) - Myles Garrett breaks sack record(25:35) - Seahawks shut down 49ers(36:50) - AFC South looking dangerous entering playoffs(50:50) - NFC South decided in the dumbest way possible(1:06:20) - Dolphins & Jets wave the white flag(1:11:25) - 2026 playoff picture thoughts Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Where will Kevin Stefanski go after being fired by the Cleveland Browns? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab discuss the Browns' future as well as a flurry of head coaches getting fired on "Black Monday" in the NFL. Later in the show, the crew breaks down Zac Taylor and Joe Schoen getting another season to figure things out with their teams. Closing things out, the guys look back at the pivotal results from Week 18 before discussing their "One More Thing."(4:30) - Browns fire HC Kevin Stefanski(16:25) - Raiders fire HC Pete Carroll(25:00) - Kirk Cousins on his future in Atlanta(37:50) - Cardinals fire HC Jonathan Gannon(46:18) - HC Zac Taylor and GM Joe Schoen get another shot(53:10) - Week 18 recap(58:45) - One More Thing

Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski recap a wild Week 18 that saw an instant classic in the Ravens-Steelers SNF game. The two look ahead to the entire playoff field and ask what's next for teams like the Ravens and Buccaneers. The two also look at latest coaching news and react to all the firings that have already taken place on 'Black Monday'. (1:00) - New pod schedule for January (3:45) - NFC playoffs first look: Who can actually win it all? (14:00) - AFC playoffs first look: Who can actually win it all? (29:00) - What's next for Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers? (49:30) - Reaction to all the head coaching news so far  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

KOC is joined by Wosny Lambre to break down Jaylen Brown's standout performance this season, proclaiming himself the ‘best two-way player in the game' and his career of proving people wrong. Is he having an MVP-caliber year?Next, they discuss the Suns' victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the keys to the Suns' victory and OKC being on track to now win “only” 68 games. Should OKC make a trade to avoid complacency?Plus, they analyze which teams should trade for Michael Porter Jr., whether the Nuggets can survive without Jokic and trades the 76ers should consider. The duo breaks down the current state of the Golden State Warriors. What moves must they make to become legitimate contenders?Plus, David Lee joins to discuss what's going on in Atlanta, whether the Hawks should trade for Anthony Davis and what the Hawks should do with Trae Young. Then, it's time for Draft Class as David & KOC share this week's Lottery Lessons and Weekly Movers.(0:29) Jaylen Brown MVP?(12:14) Suns beat Thunder in comeback fashion(28:51) Michael Porter Jr. trade suitors(31:41) Gordon & Braun return for Nuggets(34:26) Nuggets @ Sixers tonight(42:10) State of the Warriors(55:53) State of the Hawks(1:18:28) Draft Class with David Lee

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to breaking news as Manchester United part ways with Ruben Amorim just 14 months after his appointment. Why has the job at Old Trafford become so unstable? Is being head coach at Manchester United now an impossible task? And does the club need to return to hiring traditional managers instead of head coaches?Then, Christian and Alexis are joined by NWSL and USWNT legend Ali Krieger to talk all things women's soccer. They break down the growing issues within the NWSL and why the league's salary cap must evolve for it to remain competitive on a global level. Ali also discusses her work with the Dragonfly Collective, a charity she partners with to support mothers who give up their children for adoption.Later, the boys react to another shocking managerial departure, as Wilfried Nancy's reign at Celtic ends after just 33 days. What went wrong so quickly? And should Nancy consider a return to MLS? Timestamps:(9:30) – Man United sack Ruben Amorim: Is coaching United impossible?(28:00) – Ali Krieger joins The Cooligans(42:00) – Ali on her work with the Dragonfly Collective(1:00:45) – Wilfried Nancy leaves Celtic: Should he return to MLS? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 18 of NFL action. The two hosts start with their takeaways from the Pittsburgh Steelers' dramatic win over the Baltimore Ravens to win the AFC North on Sunday night.Later, the duo dive into their biggest takeaways from Week 18, starting with Myles Garrett finally breaking the NFL sack record. Nate & Charles also give their thoughts on the Seattle Seahawks shutting down the San Francisco 49ers to take the NFC 1-seed on Saturday and the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars extending their monster winning streaks and threatening to do some real damage representing the AFC South in the playoffs.On the low side of Week 18, the NFC South was decided in the dumbest way possible, and the duo discuss the future of every team in the division as the Carolina Panthers stumble backwards into the playoffs. Also, the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets appeared to wave the white flag in the final week of season. After Charles reacts live to Atlanta Falcons firing Raheem Morris, Nate & Charles close out the show with their early thoughts on the final playoff picture and the first round of playoff matchups.(00:55) - Steelers beat Ravens to win AFC North(17:30) - Myles Garrett breaks sack record(25:35) - Seahawks shut down 49ers(36:50) - AFC South looking dangerous entering playoffs(50:50) - NFC South decided in the dumbest way possible(1:06:20) - Dolphins & Jets wave the white flag(1:11:25) - 2026 playoff picture thoughts Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

The Blue Jays have officially announced their signing of six-time NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million deal! Jeff Blair (3:30) stops by Sportsnet Today with Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstein to break down the signing, and what it means for the Blue Jays going forward from an alignment perspective and in free agency. Plus, what is the landscape of MLB as the off-season continues? Afterwards, Yahoo Sports' Jordan Shusterman (17:52) joins for a deeper dive on Okamoto's play in NPB and how that will transition to MLB, and what it means for the Jays now that they have made a big splash in the international signing market. Jordan's piece on Okamoto: https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/blue-jays-finally-land-a-japanese-star-with-kazuma-okamoto--but-where-does-he-fit-on-the-roster-235314924.html The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The transfer portal is open and chaos is already ensuing. The portal opened on January 2nd and by midday there were over 4,500 Division I athletes in the portal. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey explain the importance of the portal and how fans should view it. They also look at programs like Kentucky and Penn State and discuss what fans should expect from their teams in the transfer portal. Plus, they discuss the three different ways teams attack the transfer portal and what version works best.Then, they look at a team whose coaches are caught between the CFP and the transfer portal for a rival school. Andy and Godfrey discuss the on-going drama at Ole Miss and if they expect all of the assistant coaches to continue coaching through the CFP. Will some of them just stay recruiting with Lane Kiffin at LSU rather than going back to Ole Miss? The guys discuss how, although Ole Miss is a unique situation, the concept of CFP coaches pulling double-duty between game prep and recruiting is consistent across all four playoff teams. Plus, Andy and Godfrey take a look at the SEC's poor performance in the postseason. They discuss if the depth in the league is overrated and how the conference should be viewed going forward.Later, the guys take a look at Tulsa's innovative approach to transfer portal recruiting. Tulsa has launched the Portal House. A house they rented out, revamped and are having their coaches live in to use exclusively for recruits. They are also creating their own reality show from it. Godfrey and Andy discuss this intriguing approach. Get prepped for the transfer portal madness with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Understanding the transfer portal4:23 - Can Will Stein revamp Kentucky in the portal?9:33 - What should be expected from Indiana in the portal?14:13 - Three kinds of ways teams recruit16:52 - Penn State's portal expectations23:47 - Difference of O-Line in the portal33:11 - Ole Miss coaches returning for CFP semi?37:51 - Portal distracting CFP coaches43:48 - SEC overrated?58:00 - Tulsa Portal House Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

The CFP Quarterfinals are complete and the Semifinals are set! Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss the final game, and most entertaining game, of the quarterfinals that saw #6 Ole Miss take down #3 Georgia. They discuss the heroic effort of quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and how impressive the Rebels have been under new head coach Pete Golding. It is clear that Ole Miss is trying to move past the Lane Kiffin drama, but will Lane Kiffin let that happen? Ross tells us there is a chance the Ole Miss assistant coaches, who will be at LSU next year, may not be with Ole Miss for the remainder of the playoff. Is Kiffin regretting his decision to leave? Then, the guys look at who Ole Miss will be facing. #10 Miami upset #2 Ohio State and will be moving on to the semis. Andy, Ross and Godfrey look at Miami's impressive performance and their dominance in the trenches. Might they be able to win the whole thing?Then, they look at the other side of the bracket. First, they discuss Indiana's dominating 35-point win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl. Coach Curt Cignetti has his team firing on all cylinders. Godfrey thinks they look like a Nick Saban led Alabama team. Is there anyone that can stop Indiana? Next, they look at Oregon's dominant 23-0 win over Texas Tech. Should the Red Raiders still consider their season a success, and can they keep building for the future? Plus, the guys look ahead to the rematch between Oregon and Indiana? Can the Ducks get revenge for their regular season loss to Indiana, or will the Hoosiers keep rolling towards a National Championship?Later, Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss if this season will have the first, first-time National Champion since 1996. Of the four teams remaining, Miami is the only team that is recognized as having a National Championship. A 75% chance of a first time champ are pretty good odds. The guys also discuss how this year's quarterfinals may have impacted the future expansion of the CFP.Come get caught up on all things CFP with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Ole Miss upsets Georgia12:35 - Lane Kiffin's affect on Ole Miss playoff run18:33 - Miami upsets Ohio State26:10 - Indiana dominates Alabama34:28 - Oregon defeats Texas Tech41:08 - Oregon vs. Indiana preview45:30 - Will there be a first time National Champ?53:47 - Quarterfinals' impact on CFP expansion Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Happy New Year from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones dissect two of the most interesting teams in the league to this point: the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers.How good are they/ What are the growth areas? How seriously should we take them come playoff time?Then, the guys discuss the breakout campaign Jaylen Brown is currently on.They close with thoughts on the upcoming Unrivaled season, slated to tip off on Monday.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:13) — Los Angeles Lakers(33:15) — Philadelphia 76ers(58:49) — Jaylen Brown's breakout(01:10:28) — Key questions heading into Season 2 of Unrivaled

Happy New Year from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones dissect two of the most interesting teams in the league to this point: the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers.How good are they/ What are the growth areas? How seriously should we take them come playoff time?Then, the guys discuss the breakout campaign Jaylen Brown is currently on.They close with thoughts on the upcoming Unrivaled season, slated to tip off on Monday.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(2:13) — Los Angeles Lakers(33:15) — Philadelphia 76ers(58:49) — Jaylen Brown's breakout(01:10:28) — Key questions heading into Season 2 of Unrivaled

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the three biggest games of NFL Week 18. Nate & Charles get Lost in the Sauce on the three games with major playoff implications, starting with whether Baker Mayfield & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can overcome their recent struggles to win the NFC South and beat the Carolina Panthers (with some help from the New Orleans Saints). Next, the duo cover the Seattle Seahawks & San Francisco 49ers battling it out for the 1-seed and the NFC West title. Can the Seahawks defense slow down a red-hot Brock Purdy? Nate & Charles close it out with the Sunday night battle for the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens and which veteran quarterback can carry their team to the playoffs.(4:40) - Panthers @ Buccaneers(29:30) - Seahawks @ 49ers(57:50) - Ravens @ Steelers(1:16:30) - Hail Mary bold predictions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Kevin O'Connor shares his 2026 NBA predictions in this solo episode, delivering one key forecast for every team in the league. From blockbuster trade hypotheticals—like Anthony Davis to Atlanta and Giannis possibly landing with the Knicks—to unique player trajectories, Kevin predicts potential statistical trends, trade rumors and team dynamics for the upcoming year. (0:52) Hawks prediction(2:52) Mavericks prediction(4:51) Lakers prediction(8:28) Nuggets prediction(10:07) Spurs prediction(13:48) Nets prediction(14:13) Thunder prediction(15:13) Celtics prediction(16:16) Pacers prediction(17:21) Pelicans prediction(18:57) Rockets prediction(20:23) Warriors prediction(21:58) Trail Blazers prediction(22:56) 76ers prediction(24:07) Clippers prediction(26:13) Heat prediction(27:17) Hornets prediction(28:13) Wizards prediction(29:41) Jazz prediction(32:02) Timberwolves prediction(35:31) Grizzlies prediction(37:03) Kings prediction(38:22) Bulls prediction(39:57) Raptors prediction(40:51) Pistons prediction(42:05) Suns prediction(42:39) Magic prediction(43:20) Cavaliers prediction(44:36) Knicks & Bucks predictions

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to preview the three biggest games of NFL Week 18. Nate & Charles get Lost in the Sauce on the three games with major playoff implications, starting with whether Baker Mayfield & the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can overcome their recent struggles to win the NFC South and beat the Carolina Panthers (with some help from the New Orleans Saints). Next, the duo cover the Seattle Seahawks & San Francisco 49ers battling it out for the 1-seed and the NFC West title. Can the Seahawks defense slow down a red-hot Brock Purdy? Nate & Charles close it out with the Sunday night battle for the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens and which veteran quarterback can carry their team to the playoffs.(4:40) - Panthers @ Buccaneers(29:30) - Seahawks @ 49ers(57:50) - Ravens @ Steelers(1:16:30) - Hail Mary bold predictions Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

How will the NFL playoffs shakeout after three key Week 18 battles? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Ben Fawkes break down the most consequential matchups in the NFC South, NFC West and AFC North. The trio closes things out with their favorite under-the-radar games to watch out for in Week 18 before discussing their "One More Thing."(5:10) - Packers sign Trevon Diggs(9:10) - Panthers @ Buccaneers(20:15) - Seahawks @ 49ers(28:30) - Ravens @ Steelers(45:00) - 3 more interesting Week 18 games(56:40) - One More Thing

Will Matthew Stafford remain the MVP favorite after a disappointing showing on MNF? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Jori Epstein and Frank Schwab break down the Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Atlanta Falcons that saw Stafford throw 3 picks. Plus, is it really that surprising that Trevon Diggs was released by the Dallas Cowboys? The crew closes things out with one last look at Frank's playoff projections before discussing their "One More Thing."(6:34) - Falcons upset Rams on MNF(23:11) - Cowboys release Trevon Diggs(32:53) - Should playoff teams sit starters in Week 18?(47:52) - Frank's Playoff Projections(56:45) - NFL coaching hot seats(1:05:54) - One More Thing

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Most fantasy seasons might be over, but the NFL season isn't. Matt Harmon and Justin Boone get you ready with everything you need to know for Week 18. Boone provides his 6 pack of fantasy questions for Week 18 along with early takeaways from his 2026 top 50 rankings. Harmon opens up ‘The Fantasy Film Room' to provide 3 rookies that will take the next step in 2026.(5:50) Boone's 6 Pack of Questions for Week 18(1:10:40) Week 18 Fantasy Film Room: Rookies Who Will Make The Leap in 2026(1:27:35) Hurry Up Offense for Week 18 Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

It's a special edition of the pod with Ray Garvin and Matt Harmon as the two put a bow on the 2025 fantasy season. Harmon and Garvin share 10 fantasy lessons they learned from the 2025 season in hopes of remembering and using for future fantasy seasons. The two also reveal the top 25 ‘league winners' In Yahoo Fantasy leagues this year and note the biggest takeaways from the list. (1:30) - Revealing the top 25 'league winners' and lessons learned from it(26:00) - Data Dump: 10 lessons to learn from the 2025 fantasy season  Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

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How far can Brock Purdy take the banged-up San Francisco 49ers? Yahoo Sports' Andrew Siciliano, Charles Robinson and Frank Schwab recap that thrilling SNF shootout and dive into key winner-take-all battles in the AFC North and NFC South. Will the Pittsburgh Steelers or Baltimore Ravens come out on top of the division? Is it fair that the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers or hot-and-cold Carolina Panthers will host a playoff game? Closing things out, the crew looks at the most disappointing teams that missed the playoffs before discussing their "One More Thing."(6:20) - 49ers win shootout over Bears(19:40) - Browns upset Steelers(40:40) - Bucs & Panthers fight to win abysmal NFC South(49:34) - Which playoffs miss is most disappointing?(1:02:25) - One More Thing

Nate Tice is joined by PFF's Trevor Sikkema to buy or sell playoff teams as true Super Bowl contenders before breaking down a few of their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Nate & Trevor start with the AFC, as they explain why they're both buying the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars. The duo disagree on the Houston Texans before touching on the Los Angeles Chargers & Buffalo Bills.Next, the two hosts dive into the NFC playoff bracket: they both buy the Seattle Seahawks (with some caveats), Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams. The duo sell the Chicago Bears, both NFC South teams (Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Carolina Panthers) and the Green Bay Packers. Nate & Trevor work out their disagreements on the San Francisco 49ers.The duo round out the show with a few thoughts on some of their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, including who to keep an eye on in the College Football Playoff.(4:35) - Broncos(15:35) - Patriots(24:20) - Jaguars(35:10) - Texans(41:10) - Chargers & Bills(43:35) - Seahawks(49:20) - Bears(58:20) - NFC South(1:00:20) - 49ers(1:06:40) - Rams(1:09:40) - Packers & Eagles(1:14:20) - Our favorite NFL Draft prospects Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

The College Football Playoff Quarterfinals begin tomorrow. For the lone game on New Year's Eve the country will turn its attention to the Cotton Bowl as #10 Miami takes on #2 Ohio State. The meeting is a rematch of a historic national championship game. Times have changed a bit since that meeting, as many of the players in this game had not been born for the previous matchup. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey discuss this clash of talent. Could the talent on Miami's roster be enough to keep up with Ohio State, or will the Buckeyes' defense be too much for the Hurricanes to handle? Then, the guys look at the final quarterfinal matchup that they have yet to discuss. #6 Ole Miss takes on #3 Georgia. This is a rematch as well, but this previous matchup was only a couple of months ago. Although the prior matchup was recent, much has changed with one of the programs as Ole Miss now has Pete Golding leading them rather than Lane Kiffin. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss what kind of impact that will have on the game and if there is any way that Ole Miss can pull the upset.Then, the crew discusses a bit of college football news as a familiar face returns to the college ranks. Chip Kelly has been hired by Northwestern to be their offensive coordinator. Kelly is coming off of a 2024 national title run with Ohio State followed by a short run with the Las Vegas Raiders in which he was fired mid-season. He was the offensive coordinator on both of those staffs. The guys look at why this is a good hire for Northwestern and what else they need to focus on to be successful.Later, Godfrey asked and the Pop-Tarts Bowl delivered. After Godfrey made it very clear, a few episodes ago, that he wanted one of the care packages the Pop-Tarts Bowl was sending out, a package has arrived. Godfrey unboxes the multiple packages live and it's something you do not want to miss. Check out the show on YouTube or on the Yahoo Sports Network if you want to see what Godfrey got.Get ready for the CFP Quarterfinals with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Can Miami upset Ohio State?13:30 - Can Ole Miss and Pete Golding handle Georgia?29:20 - Northwestern hires Chip Kelly as OC41:51 - Pop-Tarts Bowl care package unboxing Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Happy New Year's Eve-Eve from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the hot play of the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and surprisingly-plucky Brooklyn Nets. Next, they check in on the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks.Finally, the guys react to the first return of All-Star voting. There may be a rant included.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:44) — How to evaluate this stage of the NBA season(7:33) — Los Angeles Clippers(21:21) — Miami Heat(27:21) — Quick check-in on the Pistons' offense(30:08) — Brooklyn Nets(36:54) — San Antonio Spurs(43:18) — Oklahoma City Thunder(47:40) — Cleveland Cavaliers(50:34) — Quick Atlanta Hawks disappointment(52:18) — First All-Star returns are out(01:10:46) Free Throws

With the end of the 2025 fantasy season, Matt Harmon and Justin Boone host a special BONUS pod and give out awards for the 2025 fantasy season. Harmon and Boone also recap the MNF game between the Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams.(4:00) - Monday Night Football Recap: Falcons 27, Rams 24(37:00) - Fantasy Rookie of the Year(1:05:40) - Worst Pick of the Year(1:10:10) -Best Pick of the Year(1:18:30) - Fantasy Playoff Hero(1:20:00)-  Biggest Fantasy Regret of the Year(1:26:10) - Victory Lap of the Year(1:29:30) - 2025 Fantasy MVP Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Happy New Year's Eve-Eve from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss the hot play of the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and surprisingly-plucky Brooklyn Nets. Next, they check in on the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks.Finally, the guys react to the first return of All-Star voting. There may be a rant included.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:44) — How to evaluate this stage of the NBA season(7:33) — Los Angeles Clippers(21:21) — Miami Heat(27:21) — Quick check-in on the Pistons' offense(30:08) — Brooklyn Nets(36:54) — San Antonio Spurs(43:18) — Oklahoma City Thunder(47:40) — Cleveland Cavaliers(50:34) — Quick Atlanta Hawks disappointment(52:18) — First All-Star returns are out(01:10:46) Free Throws

In the final Big Number episode of 2025, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss the major implications of the Nikola Jokic knee extension and how it affects both the NBA's MVP race, as well as the Denver Nuggets' playoff chances.Then, they take a look at some of the most trade-eligible players for the new year, leading with Anthony Davis, who despite being one of the most effective players while on the court, still provides question marks on his ability to stay on it. The pair also address the Zach LaVine situation in Sacramento - should he get traded, and where to?Finally, the Trae Young fiasco in Atlanta is picked apart - what should the Hawks do? Is waiving the former superstar point guard on the table? That and more on today's Big Number.(01:08) The Big Number: 4 - minimum number of weeks Jokic misses with knee injury(19:08) The Little Numbers: 1.5 - Anthony Davis' estimated plus minus(21:03) New team, new year: potential landing spots for Anthony Davis(24:06) The Little Numbers: 13 - players avg. 25+ points on .600 true shooting percentage(26:16) New team, new year: will Michael Porter Jr. have a new team in 2026?(28:51) The Little Numbers: 10 - Zach LaVine 3-point attempts per possession(38:18) The Little Numbers: 126.2 - Hawks' defensive rating with Trae Young(49:06) Should the Hawks waive Trae Young?

For the final podcast of the year, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the latest on NPB stars Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto as their MLB posting windows close, analyzing where they could sign and how their profiles contrast with previous Japanese imports like Munetaka Murakami and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The guys take a hard look at the differences between pitching and hitting projections for international talent, highlighting Imai's adaptability and Okamoto's ready-made bat for contending teams. They discuss the best roster fits for Imai, focusing on the Giants, Mets, and Phillies, among others, and debate which teams actually make sense for the 3B slugger Okamoto.Later in the show, they open up the Bar-B-Cast mailbag and answer questions about Juan Soto, the Dodgers' championship window and some baseball easter eggs in the latest Knives Out film, Wake Up Dead Man.Finally, they close the episode with a round of Turbo Mode, highlighting a bevy of signings across the league in Cincinnati, Chicago, Seattle & more. Also, a special shout-out to the Buffalo Sabres.1:53 - Why is it taking so long for Japanese stars Tatsuya Imai and Kazuma Okamoto to sign?14:45 - Where will Imai sign?24:50 - Where will Okamoto sign?31:30 - Baseball Bar-B-Cast Mailbag: Mets, Dodgers, Knives Out & more1:05:10 - Turbo Mode: Reds, Cubs, Mariners & more

Charles Robinson from Yahoo Sports joins on a Tuesday this week due to the New Year on his usual Thursday.  We get into all the latest NFL stuff with Charles, and how the playoff races and coaching searches might play out.  Which matchups intrigue us the most, and who could make a run?  We share some more thoughts on the coaching search for the Titans.

Nate Tice is joined by PFF's Trevor Sikkema to buy or sell playoff teams as true Super Bowl contenders before breaking down a few of their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. Nate & Trevor start with the AFC, as they explain why they're both buying the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars. The duo disagree on the Houston Texans before touching on the Los Angeles Chargers & Buffalo Bills.Next, the two hosts dive into the NFC playoff bracket: they both buy the Seattle Seahawks (with some caveats), Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams. The duo sell the Chicago Bears, both NFC South teams (Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Carolina Panthers) and the Green Bay Packers. Nate & Trevor work out their disagreements on the San Francisco 49ers.The duo round out the show with a few thoughts on some of their favorite prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, including who to keep an eye on in the College Football Playoff.(4:35) - Broncos(15:35) - Patriots(24:20) - Jaguars(35:10) - Texans(41:10) - Chargers & Bills(43:35) - Seahawks(49:20) - Bears(58:20) - NFC South(1:00:20) - 49ers(1:06:40) - Rams(1:09:40) - Packers & Eagles(1:14:20) - Our favorite NFL Draft prospects Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Rick talks to Wisconsin Badger football legend, Montee Ball this week. After a record-breaking high school career, Ball had a stellar career for the Badgers. In 2011, Ball was named First-team All-American by Yahoo Sports. He was one of five finalists for the Heisman Trophy. He finished fourth in the voting, with 348 points (22-1st place, 83-2nd place and 116-3rd place points). Ball’s fourth-place finish was the highest in Wisconsin history for a non-winner of the award, until Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon finished second behind Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota in 2014. He was joined by teammate Russell Wilson, who also received votes. On January 2, 2012, Ball scored his 39th touchdown of the season, tying him with Barry Sanders for most touchdowns in a single FBS season. He finished the season with a NCAA-leading 1,923 rushing yards and 33 rushing touchdowns, while adding 24 receptions for 306 receiving yards and six touchdowns. In 2012, Ball scored three rushing touchdowns against Purdue, giving Ball a career total of 72 touchdowns. This broke the Big Ten record and the Wisconsin record of 71 held by former Badgers running back Ron Dayne. He also ran for a career-high of 247 yards against the Boilermakers. On November 24, 2012, Ball became the FBS career record holder for total touchdowns when he scored his 79th touchdown on a 17-yard run against Penn State. Ball won the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s top running back. Ball became the second Badger to win the award. Ron Dayne won the award in 1999. He was named as a Consensus All-American. On New Year’s Day, 2013, Ball became the first player in Rose Bowl Game history to score a touchdown in three straight years.[39] Overall, he finished the season with 1,830 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns. NCAA single season records Most touchdowns, season: 39 tied (2011) Most consecutive games with two or more touchdowns: 13 (2011) Most points scored by non-kicker: 236 (2011) Big Ten single season records Most touchdowns: 39 (2011) Wisconsin single season records Most touchdowns: 39 (2011) Most rushing touchdowns: 33 (2011)

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 17 of NFL action. After providing takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' shootout win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, the duo provide their 3 Highs, 3 Lows from a wild week around the NFL. The highs include the Philadelphia Eagles holding off the Buffalo Bills late, the Las Vegas Raiders getting the inside track on the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft over the New York Giants and the Houston Texans winning their eighth straight on Saturday over the Los Angeles Chargers.For the lows, Nate & Charles hit on the Green Bay Packers showing they can't be trusted in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers acting like they're not interested in winning the NFC South and the Pittsburgh Steelers proving unable to clinch the division against the Cleveland Browns.For Extra Credit, the duo discuss Drake Maye's huge 5-TD performance and Trey McBride setting records for the Arizona Cardinals.(1:00) - 49ers beat Bears(20:00) - Eagles beat Bills(33:15) - Raiders win (lose) tank bowl(45:20) - Texans win eighth straight(55:30) - Packers can't be trusted(1:07:05) - Does anyone want to win the NFC South?(1:21:35) - Steelers lose to Browns(1:33:05) - Extra Credit: Drake Maye & Trey McBrideSubscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Jim Rome's Daily Jungle 12/29/25 Brian Webber on the San Francisco 49ers thrilling against the Chicago Bears to put themselves in position to snatch the #1 seed in the NFC. With one week left in the regular season, Brian breaks down the playoff scenarios. Today's Guests include Ted Nguyen of The Athletic and Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Jim Rome Show Hour 2 - 12/29/2025 Brian Webber talks about the fallout from the NFL's weekend games and is joined by Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports to discuss the star NFL quarterbacks and backups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Harmon and Chris Allen provide instant fantasy analysis to all the action from Week 17 in the NFL. The two place games in three fantasy buckets: Games we care about the most, games we sort of care about and games that could have been an email.(1:00) - SNF solo recap: xx 49ers, xx Bears(23:00) - Boom and Bust players of Week 16: Derrick Henry and Tet McMillan(32:00) - Games we care about the most: HOU@LAC, BAL@GB, PHI@BUF, JAX@IND(1:06:30) - Games we sort of care about: SEA@CAR, TB@MIA, NO@TEN, PIT@CLE, NYG@LV(1:29:00) - Games that could have been an email + Christmas games recaps Subscribe to the Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on your favorite podcast app:

Kevin O'Connor is joined by Dave DuFour to break down the Spurs' 3-0 winning streak against the OKC Thunder this season, Victor Wembanyama's defensive impact and why San Antonio's 3-guard rotation is so successful.Then, they discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' winning streak and Kawhi Leonard dropping 55 points against the Detroit Pistons. Has Keyonte George officially broken out for the Utah Jazz? Is Nikola Jokic better than ever? Should the Warriors consider trading for Anthony Davis? Plus, the duo gives their New Year's resolutions for several NBA teams.Later, Jonathan Givony joins to discuss James Nnaji committing to Baylor after playing in the G-League. Should professional players be allowed to return to play in college? Then, Jonathan gives the latest on the 2026 Draft Class, including whether AJ Dybantsa or Cameron Boozer will secure the number one pick.(0:52) Spurs 3-0 against Thunder this season (13:31) Kawhi drops 55 pts vs. Pistons(20:33) Keyonte George shines for Jazz (24:26) Jokic best he's ever been?(27:29) Scottie Barnes monster triple-double (36:05) Should Warriors trade for AD? (41:23) NBA New Year's resolutions (1:11:14) KOC's Draft Class

Nate Tice & Charles McDonald give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 17 of NFL action. After providing takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' shootout win over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, the duo provide their 3 Highs, 3 Lows from a wild week around the NFL. The highs include the Philadelphia Eagles holding off the Buffalo Bills late, the Las Vegas Raiders getting the inside track on the first overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft over the New York Giants and the Houston Texans winning their eighth straight on Saturday over the Los Angeles Chargers.For the lows, Nate & Charles hit on the Green Bay Packers showing they can't be trusted in a loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers acting like they're not interested in winning the NFC South and the Pittsburgh Steelers proving unable to clinch the division against the Cleveland Browns.For Extra Credit, the duo discuss Drake Maye's huge 5-TD performance and Trey McBride setting records for the Arizona Cardinals.(1:00) - 49ers beat Bears(20:00) - Eagles beat Bills(33:15) - Raiders win (lose) tank bowl(45:20) - Texans win eighth straight(55:30) - Packers can't be trusted(1:07:05) - Does anyone want to win the NFC South?(1:21:35) - Steelers lose to Browns(1:33:05) - Extra Credit: Drake Maye & Trey McBride Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Michigan has found their man! The Wolverines have named a new head coach. Former Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham will now be the head coach at Michigan. Whittingham stepped down from Utah at the end of this season, but made it very clear he was not done with coaching. Andy Staples and Steven Godfrey react to this hire and discuss if they think Whittingham is the right man for the job. Can he succeed immediately at Michigan, and what does immediate success look like? Then, the guys turn their sights to the upcoming College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchups. First, they preview the Rose Bowl. Top-seeded Indiana takes on ninth-seeded Alabama. Andy and Godfrey discuss if Alabama can win this game and what they have to do to upset the Hoosiers. They also look at how dominant Indiana has been this year and discuss what Indiana may focus on for this game.Later, Andy and Godfrey look across the country and preview the Orange Bowl. Fifth-seed Oregon takes on fourth-seed Texas Tech. The crew discusses if Texas Tech can handle Oregon's offense and what the Red Raiders can do to win this game. On the flip side, they look at how Oregon's defense can impact this game and what the Ducks' offense may do differently in the Orange Bowl. Can Oregon make a run in the Playoff like Ohio State did last year?Get ready for the quarterfinals with College Football Enquirer.0:00:00 - Michigan hires Kyle Whittingham28:39 - Rose Bowl preview44:19 - Orange Bowl preview Subscribe to the College Football Enquirer on your favorite podcast app:

Nate Tice reacts to the Christmas Day NFL slate and looks ahead to the NFL playoff race. Nate gives his instant takeaways from the Dallas Cowboys win over the Washington Commanders, a wild Minnesota Vikings upset win to knock the Detroit Lions out of playoff contention and the Denver Broncos taking care of the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night in their quest for the top seed in the AFC.(1:20) - Cowboys beat Commanders(6:00) - Vikings beat Lions(12:15) - Broncos beat Chiefs Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones went back to the mailbag for this one.Questions range from the Minnesota Lynx's ideal draft strategy, to the Portland Trail Blazers' late-game offense, to the Houston Rockets' ideal closing five, to zone-beaters for rec league basketball teams. We bounced around quite a bit — thank you to everyone who sent in questions.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:29) — What should the Minnesota Lynx do with the #2 overall pick?(4:28) — Examining Marina Mabrey landing spots + the most entertaining Unrivaled team(7:38) — What's the most top-heavy position in the (W)NBA?(10:21) — How do coaches decide when to make an adjustment?(22:53) — What's behind teams being able to erase big leads more easily?(28:55) — What lineup(s) should the Rockets close playoff games with?(33:50) — How sustainable is the Pelicans' offense?(38:28) — Examining the Blazers' late-game offense & Tiago Splitter(43:43) — What can we take away from this Pacers season?(49:28) — The perception around Bam vs Evan Mobley, Jaden McDaniels' switching, and 2nd round pick trade value(57:52) — Memorable role player performances(01:01:49) — How should rec-level teams attack a 2-3 zone?

Happy Holidays from The Dunker Spot!Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones went back to the mailbag for this one.Questions range from the Minnesota Lynx's ideal draft strategy, to the Portland Trail Blazers' late-game offense, to the Houston Rockets' ideal closing five, to zone-beaters for rec league basketball teams. We bounced around quite a bit — thank you to everyone who sent in questions.If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.(1:29) — What should the Minnesota Lynx do with the #2 overall pick?(4:28) — Examining Marina Mabrey landing spots + the most entertaining Unrivaled team(7:38) — What's the most top-heavy position in the (W)NBA?(10:21) — How do coaches decide when to make an adjustment?(22:53) — What's behind teams being able to erase big leads more easily?(28:55) — What lineup(s) should the Rockets close playoff games with?(33:50) — How sustainable is the Pelicans' offense?(38:28) — Examining the Blazers' late-game offense & Tiago Splitter(43:43) — What can we take away from this Pacers season?(49:28) — The perception around Bam vs Evan Mobley, Jaden McDaniels' switching, and 2nd round pick trade value(57:52) — Memorable role player performances(01:01:49) — How should rec-level teams attack a 2-3 zone?