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6.17.26 Hour 2, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give us the latest updates coming out of Commanders' mandatory minicamp and weighs in on the AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson debate for the Wizards' first overall pick. Steven Goff from Yahoo Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis on this years' World Cup matches, who are the favorites to win it all this year and his thoughts on the results of the group matches so far.

6.17.26 Hour 1, Kevin Sheehan opens up the show reacting to Lionel Messi's hat trick in the World Cup last night and gives his thoughts on the World Cup so far. Kevin Sheehan responds to listeners' pushback on his harsh critique of Victor Wembanyama after this year's NBA playoff run. 6.17.26 Hour 2, Ben Standig from The Last Man Standig Podcast joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give us the latest updates coming out of Commanders' mandatory minicamp and weighs in on the AJ Dybantsa vs Darryn Peterson debate for the Wizards' first overall pick. Steven Goff from Yahoo Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis on this years' World Cup matches, who are the favorites to win it all this year and his thoughts on the results of the group matches so far. 6.17.26 Hour 3, Kevin Sheehan looks back to the night Len Bias was drafted into the NBA and ponders on how good he would have been if not for his tragic passing. Kevin Sheehan reacts to Dan Quinn's comments on Jayden Daniels getting better in the new offense and Kevin talks about what he would have to do this upcoming season to be put in the tier of best quarterbacks in the NFL. Kevin Sheehan asks callers what they would need to see from Jayden Daniels this upcoming season to meet expectations.

6.17.26, Steven Goff from Yahoo Sports joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to give his analysis on this years' World Cup matches, who are the favorites to win it all this year and his thoughts on the results of the group matches so far.

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Jordan Shusterman of Yahoo Sports to get his thoughts on the Mariners’ plan to piggyback all of their starting pitchers and Cal Raleigh’s return to the lineup, they answer your questions about the best things in professional sports today in Four Down Territory, they hear how Brendan Sorsby’s agent is defending his client in The Timeline, and they discuss how the Mariners will fill the void left by Randy Arozarena. 

When the San Francisco Giants ended the 2025 season, they found themselves at exactly .500 in the ultra-competitive NL West. After acquiring All-Star Rafael Devers during the season and making a few additions in the offseason, there was hope that the Giants would be pushing for a postseason spot in 2026. That plan, however, has not yet taken off, and things are reportedly set to change by the Bay. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss reports that President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey is set to trade away key players before the August 3 trade deadline. The surprising move suggests that the Giants may not believe this is the year for them to compete and that a reset is necessary after falling to a disappointing 29-43 record to this point in the season. The question now is: Which players are going to be moved in potential trades? Later, Jake and Jordan dream up who they would like to see in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, set to take place in Philadelphia next month. While there are a few obvious choices—Kyle Schwarber and Ben Rice, most notably—the guys also hope that Mike Trout could have a special moment and compete in his first-ever Derby in front of a hometown crowd. They then discuss a few key players returning from injury, the Washington Nationals' surprising success and take a look at the current manager ejection standings.   1:40 – The Opener: Giants fire sale 26:13 – Dream Home Run Derby field 52:04 – Around the League: Key returning players 56:26 – Nationals are having success 1:01:36 – Manager ejection standings Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to Lionel Messi's historic hat trick in Argentina's 3-0 victory and discuss what it means for his final World Cup. With Messi now tied for the most World Cup goals ever, the guys debate who had the best opening performance of the tournament: Messi, Kylian Mbappé or Erling Haaland. They also discuss Christian Pulisic's calf injury and whether Mauricio Pochettino should protect his captain against Australia or trust him to lead the United States once again. Next, The Cooligans welcome Ben Fawkes for another World Cup betting segment. The crew breaks down the over/under for USA-Australia, debates whether Folarin Balogun is the safest goal scorer bet, and examines England's attacking options against Croatia. They also look at Mexico vs South Korea and ask whether tempers could boil over after the chaos of Mexico's opening match, while discussing Ismail Saibari's chances of scoring again for Morocco against Scotland. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis preview another packed day at the World Cup. Can Mexico take control of Group A against South Korea? Will Colombia avoid an upset against Uzbekistan? Can Ghana get a result against Panama? And with England set to face Croatia in one of the marquee games of the group stage, the guys discuss what the Three Lions need to do to prove that football really might be coming home. Timestamps: (0:00) — Messi makes history with World Cup hat trick (9:00) - Who had the best night: Mbappe, Haaland or Messi? (11:30) - Should Pochettino start or rest Pulisic against Australia? (24:30) - World Cup betting preview with Ben Fawkes (39:45) - Mexico vs South Korea preview (45:45) - Matchday preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to one of the biggest shocks of the World Cup so far as Cape Verde earn a stunning draw against Spain. Are Spain already in trouble, or is this just an early bump in the road? The guys also discuss whether Cape Verde can ride the momentum all the way to the knockout rounds before turning their attention to Lionel Messi. With what is likely his final World Cup underway, can Messi put the GOAT debate to rest forever by winning a second World Cup, or do Pelé and Maradona still have a claim to soccer immortality? Next, The Cooligans break down Tunisia's decision to appoint World Cup specialist Hervé Renard as head coach for the remainder of the tournament. Can Renard work his magic once again and guide Tunisia to an unlikely place in the knockout stages? Christian and Alexis also debate Cristiano Ronaldo's role with Portugal and ask whether the legendary forward is still one of the team's biggest weapons—or whether his presence has become more of a problem than a solution. To wrap up the show, the guys are joined by England presenter Michael Timbs to preview the Three Lions' World Cup campaign. Which players will be key to England's success? Can this generation finally deliver on decades of expectation? And after all these years, is football finally coming home? Timestamps: (1:00) — Cape Verde shock Spain (7:45) - Can Messi cement GOAT status with 2nd World Cup win? (18:15) - Tunisia hire Herve Renard for rest of World Cup run (22:00) - Cristiano Ronaldo: Attacking weapon or roster headache? (32:30) - England World Cup preview with Michael Timbs Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to France's commanding 3-1 victory over AFCON giants Senegal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappé stole the headlines with a brilliant brace, but the guys break down the six biggest takeaways from an entertaining clash between two of the tournament's most talented teams. What did France prove? And what positives can Senegal take despite the defeat? Next, Christian and Alexis reveal their Player of the Match selections—and for once, they don't agree. One host believes Mbappé's two-goal performance deserves the honor, while the other argues that Michael Olise's creativity and influence made him the most important player on the pitch. The guys also hand out their stock up and stock down awards, identifying which players and trends should have fans excited—or concerned—moving forward. To wrap up the show, The Cooligans look ahead to the next matches for both France and Senegal and ask the biggest question coming out of Matchday 1: have Les Bleus officially become the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup? With Mbappé firing and the squad loaded with talent, Christian and Alexis debate whether anyone can stop France from lifting another trophy. Timestamps: (0:00) — France vs Senegal game reaction (6:30) - Biggest takeaways from France's big win (17:00) - Player of the Game selections (22:00) - Stock up/Stock down (30:30) - Schedule lookahead for both teams (39:30) - France now the outright WC favorites? Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones put a bow on the NBA Finals! The New York Knicks, for the first time in 53 years, have won an NBA championship. The guys salute their journey, then give props to the San Antonio Spurs for their impressive year-one run. From there, the guys shift to the W as the Commissioner's Cup group play is nearing its end. They discuss the Las Vegas Aces' big win over the Minnesota Lynx to put them in the driver's seat out West, then salute the still-streaking New York Liberty for clinching a spot in the title game. Finally, they close with a mini-check in on the Los Angeles Sparks. Kelsey Plum is playing at an MVP level, and the defense is quietly making some strides. They've won their last three games; it might be time to keep a closer eye on them. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 1:35 Saluting the Knicks' journey 28:52 Saluting the Spurs' journey 39:09 A Mitch Johnson-related rant 52:26 Aces-Lynx 01:04:33 Liberty keep rolling 01:15:20 Here come the Sparks Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

(00:00) Giannis to the Boston Celtics? The buzz keeps heating up and Kevin O'Connor from Yahoo! Sports joins the show to discuss if it's even possible/makes sense.(00:20:48.97) The Email Bit (Proudly brought to you by Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers)(00:33:46.24) THE STACKPlease note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, anSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When the New York Knicks snapped their 53-year championship drought this past weekend, it showed how long the fan base had been suffering before finally being able to celebrate a title. However, there are quite a few teams in baseball that can commiserate with what Knicks fans have been going through and hope to one day bring a championship back home. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman take a look at the current title-less droughts in MLB, led by the Cleveland Guardians, who haven't won since 1948, and the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres, neither of whom has yet to win a World Series since their debuts in 1969. Along with the Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Mets and others, which team will be next to break its drought? Later, Jake and Jordan discuss two standout pitching performances from this weekend: Jacob Misiorowski, who threw a Maddux for the Brewers, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who flirted with perfection en route to a Los Angeles Dodgers victory. They then recap Tarik Skubal's return to the mound, the Tartan Army taking over Fenway Park during the Boston Red Sox–Texas Rangers game and offer thoughts on players giving mixed messages regarding the annual San Francisco Giants Pride Night.   1:59 – The Opener: Next title drought to end 37:11 – Around The League: The Miz throws a Maddux 47:00 – Yamamoto flirts with perfection 56:22 – Skubal returns to the Tigers 1:04:52 – Turbo Mode: Tartan Army invades 1:10:01 – Giants Pride Night kerfuffle 1:14:57 – Recap of weekend action Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down their biggest takeaways from an action-packed World Cup weekend, presented by Smirnoff Ice. Alexis explains why Mauricio Pochettino proved friendlies are meant for experimentation, why Scotland deserves to be taken seriously beyond their traveling support, and why Gio Reyna may have played his way into a major club transfer after the tournament. Christian highlights the atmosphere created by Zohran ticket winners at Brazil vs. Morocco, the technology that correctly overturned an offside call for Sweden, and why Tim Ream continues to prove he belongs in the USMNT lineup—and perhaps even deserves the captain's armband. Next, the guys react to Tunisia's shocking decision to fire their head coach after a crushing 5-1 defeat to Sweden. Is Sweden's dominant start a sign that they're a genuine contender in this tournament? Christian and Alexis discuss what Tunisia's decision says about the pressure facing managers at the World Cup and whether Sweden may be flying under the radar. To wrap up the show, The Cooligans turn their attention to Norway and debate whether Erling Haaland can be the player who finally delivers World Cup success for his country. The guys also preview the upcoming slate of matches, including Belgium vs. Egypt, Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay and Iran vs. New Zealand, before reacting to one of the most wholesome stories of the tournament: Dutch and Japanese supporters coming together to create unforgettable World Cup scenes.   Timestamps: (2:00) — World Cup opening weekend takeaways (15:15) - Tunisia sack head coach after 5-1 loss (21:45) - Erling Haaland the man to bring World Cup glory to Norway? (35:30) - Matchday preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show by reacting to Australia's shocking victory over Türkiye. With the Socceroos continuing to exceed expectations on the world's biggest stage, the guys debate whether Australia could be a serious threat to the USMNT and whether they're becoming one of the tournament's most dangerous dark horses. Next, The Cooligans turn their attention to Brazil after a disappointing performance against Morocco. Christian and Alexis break down what went wrong, whether Brazil's issues are temporary or more serious, and if one of the pre-tournament favorites might be headed for an earlier exit than anyone expected. Is Brazil truly a World Cup contender, or are they living off reputation? To wrap up the show, the guys discuss Japan's gutsy draw against the Netherlands and what it says about their ability to compete with the world's elite teams. They also recap Scotland's clash with Haiti and Germany's meeting with Curacao, highlighting the biggest storylines, standout performances and surprises from another entertaining day at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Timestamps: (5:30) — Australia a potential trap game for USMNT? (20:00) - Brazil not a real contender in this World Cup? (30:00) - Japan prove they belong amongst the big boys (38:00) - Haiti vs Scotland & Germany vs Curacao reactions Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Big Sexy Sean McCorkle Part 2 - UFC Exit, Monte Cox, Steroids, Wild Post-UFC Fights & More | Episode 333Big Sexy Sean McCorkle returns for an even more unfiltered Part 2. Shawn opens up about his controversial UFC departure after Joe Silva's warnings about his tweets, the “risk vs reward” conversation, and his raw farewell message. He dives deep into his relationship with manager Monty Cox, handshake deals, pay-per-view points battles, and behind-the-scenes UFC politics with Dana White, the Fertittas, and discretionary bonuses.Sean shares hilarious and chaotic post-UFC stories: the legendary Mike Hayes fight hype prank that hit Yahoo Sports, last-minute opponent negotiations, cutting to 285 on Winstrol/Anavar, the Cameron Befort (not Vitor Belfort) finish, and a wild post-fight “Fidel Castro / Free Cuba” shoutout in Miami. He also discusses steroid cycles, weight cuts, near-misses with Jason Guida, Bellator dealings, and memorable run-ins with Travis Brown, Matt Mitrione, Brendan Schaub, and more.Plus: the WWE offer, pro wrestling stories, family life, his son's comedy ambitions, and why he has zero regrets living life on his own terms.Drop your questions for Part 3 in the comments — we're bringing Big Sexy back!Subscribe for more early UFC, EliteXC, Cage Rage, and regional MMA history deep dives.The MMA History Podcast preserves raw, untold stories from the pioneers who built the sport.0:00 start0:43 MMA history podcast intro 1:15 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:31 interview start 2:00 getting recognized internationally4:27 departing from the UFC7:41 UFC becoming anti free speech 10:54 dealings with Monte Cox 14:42 thoughts on Dana White 15:55 UFC not paying fighters for public appearances19:45 looking for fights after UFC release20:52 issues with Sam Hoger 22:14 hyping up fight with Mike Hayes “ canceled bout” 32:41 offered fight with Tony Lopez 33:31 negotiating fight with Cameron Befort 39:37 Sean McCorkle vs Cameron Befort 39:47 controversial post fight interview41:58 understanding fight capabilities 45:10 bad experience with the Schmo46:29 travis Brown story52:32 Sean McCorkle vs Alex Rozman54:03 turning down Hollywood producers56:22 getting an offer from the WWE 57:35 meeting professional wrestlers at signings1:00:56 talking to Alex Rozman after fight 1:04:05 sending Alex Rozman money for commissary1:07:06 UFC refusing to let Sean McCorkle return 1:08:42 the Fertitta brothers ties to the Mob1:10:15 Sean McCorkle vs Justin Grizzard1:12:34 interactions with Alex Trujillo 1:14:12 Sean McCorkle vs Richard White 1:16:01 Pat Curran vs Joe Warren “bad stoppage” 1:19:29 Sean McCorkle vs Christian Morecraft 1:21:51 Joe Silva refusing to book local fighters1:23:57 receiving front row tickets from Dana White 1:28:14 next chapter of fight career 1:29:38 Sean McCorkle's son pursuing comedy 1:31:11 roasting Brandon Schaub online 1:36:36 issues with hosting a podcast 1:39:03 having unbelievable stories1:43:03 interview wrap up  1:43:13 outro/ closing thoughts#MMAHistoryPodcast #UFC #MMA #MontyCox #JoeSilva #UFCFighters #SteroidsInMMA #FighterStories #CombatSports

Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Shi Davidi, as they discuss the lead-up to John Schneider's ejection, Kevin Gausman's incredible Saturday start, and what comes with Shane Bieber's return. Afterwards, Brandon Wile (30:20) joins to talk about the state of the Red Sox's ahead of their series with the Jays. Later, Jake Mintz (51:15), Yahoo Sports baseball writer, talks with Blake about the College World Series, the NL Cy Young race, and other news around the MLB. Finally, Emmanuel Berbari (1:20:50), Yankees' post-game host on WFAN660, recaps the Jays' weekend series with the Yankees. 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 affiliate.

Terry Bradshaw, Hall of Fame Quarterback, 4-Time Super Bowl champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Emmy-Award winning studio analyst with the NFL on Fox and Founder of Bradshaw Bourbon and Bradshaw Quarter horses joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation.  Bradshaw discusses his Hall of Fame career with the Steelers (where he went 4-0 in the Super Bowl). Bradshaw returned to Pittsburgh earlier this year for the NFL Draft and he shares his feelings about his relationship now with the Steelers organization and his complicated relationship with late Steelers Head Coach Chuck Knoll.  He shares how he went from a rookie in the NFL making $25,000 a year to building Bradshaw Bourbon (www.bradshawbourbon.com) and Bradshaw Quarter horses into thriving businesses. Bradshaw tells us what types of business opportunities intrigue him and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people in any business venture. Bradshaw opens up about his chemistry and role with his NFL on Fox teammates and how much longer he wants to continue as a broadcaster.  LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo's converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo's free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com #NFL #TerryBradshaw #Business #Steelers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react live to the USMNT's stunning 4-1 victory over Paraguay in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The boys break down one of the most complete performances in modern U.S. Soccer history, discussing how Mauricio Pochettino's side overwhelmed a talented South American opponent with confidence, intensity and attacking quality. They also name Folarin Balogun their Player of the Match after his brilliant two-goal performance. Then, Christian and Alexis dive deeper into the individual performances that powered the victory. From Gio Reyna's spectacular goal to Christian Pulisic's dominant first-half display, the guys explain why the USMNT looked every bit like a team capable of making noise in the tournament. They also give Chris Richards his flowers after a commanding defensive performance that set the tone from the opening whistle. To wrap up the show, The Cooligans look ahead to the United States' next World Cup clash against Australia and debate just how far this team can realistically go in the tournament. The guys also recap Canada's impressive draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina, discussing what the result means for Canada's chances of advancing and the growing strength of North American soccer on the world stage. Timestamps: (0:00) — Reacting to the USMNT's dominant performance (10:30) — Balogun's Historic Night Breakdown (19:30) — Pulisic's Performance Report Card (23:30) - Chris Richards' near perfect performance (32:00) - Looking ahead to next game vs Australia (40:30) - Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina recap Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones turn their attention to the NBA Finals! Now that we've had time to decompress from a WILD Game 4, what actually matters about that game? The guys talk through some of their day-after takeaways, then look ahead to the potential series-ending Game 5. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA and give themselves a headache! All-Star voting is officially live (through June 27), which means it's time to discuss which four guards and six frontcourt players are worthy of STARTING the game.  A warning: Nekias *opens* with a position-based rant. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:07 -- Spurs-Knicks 33:45 —  Who will be Finals MVP as of now? 46:16 -- WNBA All-Star voting rant 56:59 -- Guard discussion 01:08:17 -- Frontcourt discussion 01:22:25 -- Closing questions (Fever guards, Aces guards, Veronica Burton and more) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

The 2026 baseball season hasn't really gone according to plan for the Boston Red Sox so far. With high expectations that their young core group of players would take the next step and lead the team to a better season than 2025, that has not been the case. Even after firing manager Alex Cora, the team hasn't seen much of a boost, with many wondering if it's getting late early for the Red Sox. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the complete disappointment coming out of Boston so far and who is to blame for the mess the Red Sox currently find themselves in. They then get into whether there is a chance the team could become major players at the trade deadline, but as unexpected sellers, and why there is such a disconnect in messaging between the front office and the fans. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss the Chicago White Sox surprisingly finding themselves in first place in the AL Central and how sustainable the winning — and the good vibes they're bringing to Chicago fans — actually is. The guys then get into Tarik Skubal's scheduled return to the Detroit Tigers this weekend, Shohei Ohtani being removed from a game due to injury and preview the College World Series. They close out the show by making their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.   1:28 - The Opener: Red Sox disaster 24:15 - Kind of a Big Deal: White Sox in 1st place 37:43 - Around The League: Skubal set to return 44:18 - Notable recent injuries 47:03 - We Need To Talk About: College World Series preview 53:46 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the Cubs' struggles and the White Sox ascending to first place in the AL Central.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the Cubs' struggles and the White Sox ascending to first place in the AL Central. After that, White Sox ace Davis Martin joined the show to discuss his breakout season and the team's continued success.

On this action-packed edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones break down a historic night at MSG as the Knicks come back from 29 points down to take a commanding 3-1 lead against the Spurs.   0:25 Knicks' historic comeback vs. Spurs 7:46 Key takeaways from Game 4   Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off The Cooligans by breaking down the 10 players every fan should be watching at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From global superstars ready to dominate the tournament to breakout talents who could become household names overnight, the guys identify the players most likely to define the biggest sporting event on the planet. Then, USWNT star Trinity Rodman joins the show to discuss the United States' intense recent friendlies against Brazil, what it's like seeing the World Cup come to the United States and what advice she would give the US Men's National Team as they prepare for the biggest tournament in the country's history. Trinity also shares her perspective on representing the U.S. on soccer's biggest stages and what makes major international competitions so special. To wrap up the show, Christian and Alexis preview Matchday 1 of the World Cup, including Mexico's opener against South Africa and South Korea's showdown with Czechia. The guys also react to fans from around the globe experiencing America for the first time, sharing some of the funniest and most surprising moments from the opening days of the tournament. Timestamps: (1:00) - 10 World Cup players to watch for (19:30) - Trinity Rodman oins The Cooligans (37:00) - Matchday 1 preview (46:00) - Reacting to fans experiencing America for the first time Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! The Commissioner's Cup is well underway -- Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones have you covered with the early returns. They talk through the standings, discuss some of the most important upcoming matchups, and then bounce around the league with a few observations. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com (2:06) Standings check-in (5:23) Toronto Tempo (10:46) Portland Fire (20:08) Los Angeles Sparks (23:46) New York Liberty (28:41) Las Vegas Aces (37:58) Is the WNBA hierarchy being established? (41:12) Phoenix Mercury Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is set to take place next month in Philadelphia, and while fan voting ballots have officially dropped, it's time to start thinking about who you might place on the American and National League squads. While there are some obvious names to make the team—looking at you, Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez—fans will have to make a few difficult decisions about who else will get their vote. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down both sides of the ballot and give their opinions on who they think should be voted in, including who might be the top vote-getter on the AL side with Aaron Judge set to miss the game. They also try to figure out how many players from the Philadelphia Phillies will represent their club with the game being hosted in the City of Brotherly Love. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss their recent trips to the ballpark, where they saw Paul Skenes take on the Los Angeles Dodgers, as well as his side quest to hang out with some little leaguers, and Gerrit Cole do something he hadn't done since 2022 against the Cleveland Guardians. They then talk about the incredible debut from Chicago White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery and look at the crazy numbers coming out of Sacramento A's and Milwaukee Brewers games in Las Vegas.   1:19 - The Opener: All-Star Game ballots released 4:34 - Who should make the AL squad? 18:25 - Who should make the NL squad? 37:15 - Field Report: Skenes on and off the field 47:35 - Cole against Cleveland 55:03 - Around The League: Montgomery's memorable debut 1:03:58 - Slugfest in Las Vegas Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb on June 10, 2026. Hour 1 Starting Lineup NBA Finals; Stanley Cup Finals What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Dan Wolken, Senior writer covering college sports for Yahoo Sports G, B & U: Brandon Aiyuk takes aim at the 49ers in latest viral video + MORE Hour 3 Greg Ostertag, Former Utah Jazzman and Mayor of Mount Vernon Texas Reflective on Greg's time in the NBA NBA Finals Hour 4 Brian Santiago, Athletic Director for Brigham Young University Sports Roulette: LeBron James won't take anyone over himself in the GOAT Debate + MORE

Hour 2 of Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb. Dan Wolken, Senior writer covering college sports for Yahoo Sports G, B & U: Brandon Aiyuk takes aim at the 49ers in latest viral video + MORE

Dan Wolken, of Yahoo Sports, joined The Drive to discuss what could happen next in the Brendan Sorsby saga with Texas Tech.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Yahoo Sports' Steve Jones (1:45) ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals! They discuss what the Spurs need from Wemby and whether the French superstar has more to give, who the Knicks need to step up more between KAT and Jalen Brunson, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin are joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli (26:26). They break down his reporting surrounding Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers before teeing up Game 5 Of The Stanley Cup Finals! They discuss the goaltending decisions from the Canes, Staal's incredible finals, and much more! 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.

On another special late night edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to The Spurs snatching game 3 at MSG If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com (1:05) Initial thoughts and reactions (6:22) Stephon Castle and Wemby frustrate the Knicks (29:35) Jalen Brunson put in action Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Bump and Stacy are joined by Jake Mintz of Yahoo Sports and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast to get his thoughts on the Mariners’ inconsistent start to the season and the lift the team will get when Cal Raleigh and JP Crawford return from injury, they answer your questions about what Seahawks RB Jadarian Price can bring to the team this season and some possible NFL trades and  in Four Down Territory, they hear how the sports world is reacting to the Brendan Sorsby College Football Gambling ruling in the Timeline, and they hop aboard the Hype Train. 

Cody Campbell, Co-CEO of Double Eagle Energy, Former Texas Tech Red Raider football player and current Texas Tech Board of Regents Chairman joins Sports Business Radio for an in-depth conversation about the state of college sports and what changes need to be made in order to keep many athletic departments from operating at an annual deficit. Campbell has founded “Saving College Sports”, a 501(c)4 organization dedicated to fighting for a college sports system that protects both student athletes and the future of college athletics at every level. The billionaire businessman has a unique perspective as a former student athlete, current Regents Chairman and parent to a son who is currently being recruited to play college sports. Campbell has testified in front of Congress and has spoken with President Trump about what needs to be done to protect student athletes and the future of college sports. In this conversation with Campbell on Sports Business Radio, we discuss why Campbell is devoting so much of his time to this effort, what the challenges are to making changes to the current college athletics landscape, how the transfer portal and NIL have impacted college sports, how a number of athletic departments already run at a deficit and increasing costs will only put them further in debt and what the possible solutions are. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram, Threads and Tik Tok @SportsBusinessRadio. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by New Air Club. New Air Club is the Official VIP Air Travel Partner of Sports Business Radio. New Air Club is a private aviation brokerage with access to over 22,000 aircraft worldwide, but what really sets them apart is that they''re a full-service concierge. They don't just book the jet—they handle everything around the trip so the client doesn't have to. Aircraft, luxury ground transportation, hotels, dining, even security if needed. One call, one team, total discretion. For more information or to book your travel, email info@newairclub.com. You can also visit www.NewAirClub.com.  Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com. #CodyCampbell #collegesports #NCAA #TexasTech #business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nate Tice is joined by Diante Lee to draft the top 16 defensive players in the NFL heading into the 2026 season. The duo start with the six top defenders, including a surprise first overall pick in Will Anderson Jr, plus Myles Garrett, Micah Parsons, Patrick Surtain II, Chris Jones and Jeffery Simmons. Further down the list, Nate & Diante shout out a few more defensive tackles worthy of recognition and break down why Fred Warner and Kyle Hamilton make their top-12 despite playing at lower-value positions. The duo wrap things up with Quinyon Mitchell barely making the list and going back to back with another Philadelphia Eagles corner in Cooper DeJean, wondering whether Maxx Crosby can avoid dropping off this season and much more. (6:00) - Top defensive players: top 6 (37:20) - Top defensive players: #7-12 (1:21:25) - Top defensive players: #13-16 Subscribe to Football 301 on your favorite podcast app:

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers are the only teams in MLB this season to have eclipsed the 40-win mark so far. As leaders in their respective divisions, all three hold sizable leads and have shown they are among the best teams in the Senior Circuit. However, with many games still left to be played, which team will be able to handle the grind of 162 games and come out on top this season? On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the success the National League division leaders have enjoyed this season, including breaking down the recent success of Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki. They also examine why starting pitching has been the key to the Braves' winning ways and how the Brewers have found offense in bunches during their sweep of the Colorado Rockies. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss Tarik Skubal's current rehab process, which is fast-tracking him for a potential return, and why the "Skubal Scope" surgery could be an absolute game changer for pitchers in the future. The guys then talk about Manny Machado offering an interesting opinion on why today's game relies too heavily on analytics and they recap all the other action from around MLB this past weekend.   1:09 — The Opener: Best in the NL 10:45 — Brewers complete sweep 20:40 — Dodgers & Roki find success 37:30 — Around the League: Skubal Scope 50:05 — Machado and analytics 1:04:11 — Turbo Mode: Weekend recap Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros kick off the show by making their biggest predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From who will lift the trophy to who will win the Golden Boot and which nation could fall short of expectations, The Cooligans put their reputations on the line with their boldest World Cup takes. Then, Colombian actress and global superstar Sofía Vergara joins the show to talk about growing up in a soccer-obsessed Colombia, her favorite World Cup memories and why she's excited to see the tournament return to North America. Next, Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room stops by to discuss one of the most remarkable stories of the 2026 World Cup. Room reflects on Curacao's historic qualification campaign, what it means to represent the smallest nation ever to reach the tournament and how Lionel Messi personally asked to swap jerseys after a match. He also shares stories from his career journey through Europe, MLS and international football. To wrap up the show, USMNT historian and Guardian journalist Leander Schaerlaeckens joins The Cooligans to discuss the state of the United States Men's National Team heading into the World Cup. Leander explains why the USMNT's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup may have accelerated the development of the current generation, breaks down America's chances of making a statement this summer and looks at what success would truly mean for the program on home soil.   Timestamps: (8:30) - World Cup predictions (32:00) - Sofia Vergara joins The Cooligans (42:15) - Eloy Room joins The Cooligans (1:04:00) - Leander Schaerlaeckens join The Cooligans Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

On a special late night edition of The Dunker Spot, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones react to a wild ending in San Antonio as the Knicks steal both road games as the series switches to MSG. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com (01:45) Chaos in the final sequence (06:36) KAT has taken over (20:25) Wemby had an up and down night (32:16) Knicks bench comes up big (37:37) Game 3 lookahead  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 react to Thursday night's double-header, checking in on the Indiana Fever, Atlanta Dream, Minnesota Lynx and Golden State Valkyries. From there, the guys talk through the games they're most excited to watch over the next few days. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:28 -- Fever-Dream 21:41 -- Lynx-Valkyries 40:22 -- Games of the Week(end) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Shohei Ohtani has done pretty much everything you could want from an offensive standpoint. However, it's what he's doing on the mound that is garnering attention this season. After pitching yet another gem for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Japanese two-way superstar is performing at a historic level this season. On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about what Ohtani is doing on the bump that's led to his recent domination and why this is the best we've seen him pitch in the big leagues. They then discuss where this current stretch puts Shohei in an already incredibly tight NL Cy Young race and whether he could finish ahead of Cristopher Sánchez, Jacob Misiorowski, and Paul Skenes for his first Cy Young Award. Later, Jake and Jordan discuss Aaron Judge's injury, which will keep him out for an extended period of time, and how the New York Yankees will be able to weather the storm until he potentially returns. They also look at Corbin Burnes receiving bad news during his rehab from Tommy John surgery, the San Diego Padres falling into a deeper slump after getting swept by the Philadelphia Phillies, and make their picks for this week's edition of The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. 1:41 - The Opener: Ohtani is dominating 16:19 - A look at the NL Cy Young race 30:15 - Around The League: Aaron Judge is out 44:52 - Padres in a deep funk 47:39 - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

-Yahoo! Sports' Ross Dellenger joins to talk Protect College Sports Act.

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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros unveil their official World Cup Power Rankings! Which nations make the top 15 heading into the tournament? Is the USMNT among the world's elite, or do they still have work to do? The guys debate the biggest contenders, surprise inclusions, notable omissions, and ultimately settle on their consensus favorite to lift the trophy. Then, USWNT icon and World Cup champion Alex Morgan joins the show for an insightful conversation about retirement, motherhood, and her evolving life away from the pitch. Alex reflects on her legendary career and shares the advice she'd give Christian Pulisic as he prepares to carry the expectations of a nation at a home World Cup. Later, USMNT defender Miles Robinson talks about the pressure and privilege of representing the United States on soccer's biggest stage, while Tim Weah and Mark McKenzie discuss what it means to have the World Cup coming to their home city of New York. They also explain why they chose to publicly address concerns surrounding the tournament's soaring ticket prices and what they hope fans take away from the conversation. Timestamps: (14:30) - World Cup power rankings (28:00) - Alex Morgan joins The Cooligans (50:00) - Miles Robinson joins The Cooligans (59:00) - Tim Weah & Mark Mckenzie join The Cooligans Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

(00:00) Toucher & Hardy are joined by Yahoo Sports' Jori Epstein to discuss some hot topics in the NFL.(18:51) The Email Bit. (31:51) The Stack. Please note: Timecodes may shift by a few minutes due to inserted ads. Because of copyright restrictions, portions—or entire segments—may not be included in the podcast.CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bump and Stacy have their weekly conversation with Jordan Shusterman of Yahoo Sports to get his thoughts on how the Mariners have looked during their the Mariners eight game win streak, where Julio stands in the early AL MVP race, and the latest on the CBA negotiations between the MLB and the Players Association, and they answer your questions about the Seahawks extending Derick Hall and the fallout from the Myles Garrett trade in Four Down Territory. 

The Cleveland Guardians take on the New York Yankees this week in what could be a potential postseason matchup. The two franchises have a storied history of meeting in the playoffs and producing memorable games. However, this week's series feels like it could be more important to one side than the other when it comes to potentially raising the Commissioner's Trophy at the end of the season. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by special guest Zack Meisel of The Athletic to discuss whether the Guardians are a serious threat to the Yankees' pursuit of their 28th championship in franchise history. Led by a potential future Hall of Famer in José Ramírez and promising rookie Travis Bazzana, is Cleveland ready to power past every other team in the postseason? They also discuss what a potential injury to Aaron Judge could mean for the long-term outlook of the Bronx Bombers. Later, Jordan welcomes Yahoo Sports reporter Cassandra Negley to preview the Women's College World Series, including who might be the favorite between Texas Tech and Texas as they face off in a rematch of last year's classic. Jordan and Zack then take an early look at what the MLB trade deadline could look like for some American League teams and why a potential lockout next year could affect how teams conduct business.   0:59 – José Ramírez keeps losing his helmet 8:56 – The Opener: Guardians a threat to Yankees 29:16 – Kind of a Big Deal: Aaron Judge is hurt 34:14 – Women's College World Series preview 54:58 – WCWS predictions 1:00:42 – Around the League: Trade deadline preview Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

David Wright, U.S. Soccer Chief Commercial Officer, joins Sports Business Radio for a conversation about the upcoming FIFA World Cup and how U.S. Soccer is preparing to leverage the moment of having the biggest global sporting event on North American soil this summer. We discuss U.S. Soccer brand activations to keep your eye on, fan engagements that are planned, how U.S. Soccer wants to grow soccer (participation and viewership) and how the HBO documentary “U.S. Against the World” is taking viewers behind the scenes to get to know the USMNT. We also discuss the brand new state-of-the-art Arthur M. Blank Training Center that recently opened in Atlanta and how that facility will benefit the USMNT and USWNT for years to come. LISTEN to Sports Business Radio on Apple podcasts or Spotify podcasts. Give Sports Business Radio a 5-star rating if you enjoy our podcast. Click on the plus sign on our Apple Podcasts page and follow the Sports Business Radio podcast. WATCH SBR interviews by going to the sports business hub on Yahoo Sports and Yahoo Finance at https://sports.yahoo.com/sports-business/ or our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@sportsbusinessradiopodcast. This week's edition of Sports Business Radio is presented by Boingo Wireless. Teams like the LA Clippers, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bears and San Diego Padres trust Boingo to connect their stadiums and arenas with cutting-edge 5G and Wi-Fi.From mobile ticketing to security cameras to kiosks, connect every piece of stadium technology with Boingo's converged wireless networks. As you plan for the future of your stadium, make 5G part of your gameplan and choose Boingo Wireless as your trusted connectivity partner. Learn more by downloading Boingo's free 5G Playbook for Stadiums & Arenas. Head to boingo.com/5Gstadium to get your copy. Sports Business Radio is produced by Bryan Griggs at Griggs Productions dot com #USSoccer #USMNT #Soccer #WorldCup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones turn their attention to the NBA Finals! The San Antonio Spurs, fresh off knocking off the Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling Game 7, are set to take on the New York Knicks in a 1999 Finals rematch. The guys explore the series from all angles: matchups, lineups, schemes, potential adjustments, swing factors and more. From there, the guys shift to the WNBA to bounce around! They check in on the Golden State Valkyries, currently sporting one of the best records in the league behind their two-way effectiveness.  They then check back in with the Indiana Fever. Their defense -- and specifically the defense of Caitlin Clark -- became a major topic of discussion over the weekend. The guys have a nuanced conversation about where it is, the non-negotiables and what adjustments can be made. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com 01:15 Thunder-Spurs wrap-up 13:10 Spurs-Knicks preview 51:41 Golden State Valkyries 01:07:07 Indiana Fever defense 01:24:01 Closing Thoughts (Dream/Fire, Leila Lacan, Phoenix Mercury) Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

When the Toronto Blue Jays went on their incredible World Series run last season, there was plenty of hope that it was the start of what could be a dominant run by a stacked team. Fast forward to 2026, and Toronto finds itself in a bit of a sticky situation. Although, based on last year's success, all hope might not be lost just yet. On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman is joined by special guests Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi to break down what has gone wrong this year for the reigning American League champions and whether injuries are the main reason for their sluggish first two months. Even though the Blue Jays might be nine games back in the AL East, they currently hold a Wild Card spot, and with players returning from the IL, it still could be a very exciting summer in Canada. Also on this episode, Jordan and Ben talk about the remarkable turnaround season the Chicago White Sox are having, which sees them sitting just one game back in the AL Central while also occupying a Wild Card spot. Instead of being sellers at the deadline, they could find themselves as buyers. However, with the injury to rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami, will the White Sox be able to tread water until he returns? The guys then discuss the Seattle Mariners' use of piggyback pitching, the New York Yankees continuing to impress and their thoughts on the latest power rankings. 2:37 - The Opener: White Sox roll on 19:54 - Nationals also offering a turnaround 35:01 - Issues plaguing the Blue Jays 51:30 - State of Toronto pitching and hitting 1:09:27 - Around the League: Mariners pitching strategy 1:21:38 - Power rankings thoughts Subscribe to Baseball Bar-B-Cast on your favorite podcast app:

The Cooligans are LIVE with immediate reaction to the United States men's national soccer team's thrilling 3–2 victory over the Senegal national football team in a high-stakes World Cup warm-up! Did the performance answer important questions, or raise even more concerns? We break down the biggest moments from the match, what stood out tactically, and whether the team showed enough to build momentum heading into the summer. We also give Player of the Game honors to Christian Pulisic after a standout performance and ask the big question: is he officially back? Has he finally moved past his dry spell, and can he carry this momentum into the biggest tournament of his career? Plus, we debate whether major MLS-based call-ups are still limiting this squad's ceiling and try to predict who ultimately wins the starting goalkeeper job. Finally, we zoom out and ask whether this USMNT has matured enough to truly go far at the FIFA World Cup. Is this the moment the group finally comes together, or are there still warning signs? We also preview the final warm-up against Germany national football team and what the team must prove before the tournament officially begins.   Timestamps: (6:30) - USMNT vs Senegal game breakdown (17:15) - Player of the Game: Christian Pulisic (35:00) - USMNT mature enough to make long World Cup run? (48:45) - USMNT vs Germany game preview Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

dies and gentlemen. Welcome once again to the Packernet Podcast. I am your host and resident panelist, as always, Ryan Schlipp. Check us out online, packernet.com Find me on Twitter, pack underscore that ad, so the OTAs for week one are officially behind us. By that, I mean today is the last day for me, and for you it's over. There's a little bit of unfortunate news that we'll get to in a little bit. Before we get there, just want to go through a couple of the news and notesy things that are floating around out there. The first one, I, I don't know, man, it's big, but it's like college football big, and it's confusing. It's going to have some implications on the NFL, but, and how deep do you want to get into this? Plus, it intersects into, like, politics, because politicians, it's bipartisan, but they're still trying to do some stuff. Bottom line, as best as I can tell, there was a Protect College Sports Act presented by Maria Cantwell, Democrat out of Washington, and Ted Cruz, Republican, out of Texas. In order to bring order to the current Wild West landscape, one of the things they're trying to do is to crack down on phony N I L money that is essentially to create a commission that tries to make sure that the money coming in is legitimate as opposed to just boosters throwing money at them through some kind of an N I L funnel, I, you know, having not spent a lot of time thinking about that or understanding it, because it's just I don't know, it's again, it's it, it kind of aligns with the NFL and impacts the NFL, but not enough that I've really dug into it a ton, but my general thought is that I don't see how this is going to hold up, because it's going to be very difficult to say yes, we think they should be paid millions of dollars, but only in this way, because if you do that way, that's a bad way. We're getting into some really arbitrary territory here to decide when it's a good thing for them to make millions and when it's a bad thing for them to make millions. I mean, we've kicked open the door and said, yes, you can make money as an athlete, so it is what it is. They're also looking at, like, a salary cap transfer restrictions. Athletes will generally be limited to one transfer during their college career without losing a year of eligibility. Sets a standard five year eligibility limit, prevents a breakaway. The bill tries to stop the wealthiest conferences, like Big 10 and SEC, from forming their own exclusive Super League by putting strict rules on conferences that make more than a billion dollars in annual revenue. I don't know. I look, I will simply say this: I think that college football has probably always been a little bit of a mess, and it's so hard to manage because there's so many different things, and that's why you find all kinds of scandals and all kinds of crazy stuff, because you set rules, and you know it's kind of like arm wrestling, if you're not cheating, you're not trying, I mean, the whole sport is just cheating, trying to gain an upper hand any way that you can, try not to get caught doing it, and so when you kick open a door the way that they have, man, it creates absolute chaos in such a massive thing that is college sports and college football, and you know, maybe, maybe things will settle on their own, it'll come to like a new natural stasis, I don't know if that's the right word, but it's also possible that it's just going to spiral out of control and continue spiraling, and so I understand the impulse to try to step in here and fix some things that have got are getting wildly out of control, or seemingly wildly out of control. I also think the government has a very low chance of actually fixing any of this, but whatever, we'll see what happens. If it ends up passing, we can take a second look at all the different components and what that could possibly mean. As of right now, it's a pretty steep uphill battle to get this passed and implemented, and everything. Also, as this is my duty, I will give you my weekly announcement that you should not get involved in media companies and journalism via Ryan Glass Spiegel. Two days ago, multiple NFL voices were laid off at Yahoo Sports this week, including Charles Robinson, who had been there over 20 years. Sources told FOS, Charles McDonald also announced he has been laid off. Charles Robinson has been around forever. I mean, they said it right there, 20 years, but I mean, that is one of the.. it's one of the guys that you.. I mean, that's a huge name in the.. in the space. Interestingly enough. Connor Orr, who is from Sports Illustrated, said Charles and Charles are dogged, creative, curious, hilarious, and original, the kinds of things we're running out of in this space. Can't wait to subscribe to wherever they land next. Why is that interesting? Because just as I was about to get started recording, I see this from Michael Rosenberg, who is a senior writer of Sports Illustrated says, this morning I had my favorite kind of meeting, a short one. I was laid off during that meeting. Goes on to say other things, but you get the idea. Adam Schefter memorialized him, said nobody better, an all-time writer. This is amongst many things disheartening. And then he says gutting the place, so Yahoo is gutting the place, and about a day or two later, Sports Illustrated starts gutting all of its people. As I've said before, these companies are purging money. They have a business model that just does not make any sense. They have massive, massive overhead, trying to compete with people that have zero, basically zero overhead. They pay for an internet connection and a freaking electric bill. There are probably very little to no other recurring costs that they have. So don't do it. Been saying this now for well over a year, it is, it is the most painful, slow death I've ever watched and experienced. By the way, I just looked, Charles Robinson was the senior NFL reporter for Yahoo, that's a pretty big layoff. It's also brand new breaking news here, Giants fear wide receiver Gunner Olazewski, who was carted off the practice field today, tore his Achilles. He will undergo additional testing to confirm the injury. It's an unfortunate thing that happens, man. You get into this time, you're all excited, and within seconds of these guys touching grass, they're getting carted off the field, and you just hope and pray that your guys are not included in that. In other news, Paris Campbell, wide receiver, is retiring from the NFL. The NFL did release a date and timeline for the NFL cut downs via Tom Pelissero. But he's changing their headers here. I don't recognize anybody anymore. Anywho, he says the NFL informed teams recently that this year's cut-down deadline to 53 players will be 6pm Eastern time on Sunday, august 30, not the following Tuesday, as it has been in recent years. Waiver claims will be due at 1pm Eastern time on Monday, August 30-first. The season kicks off September 9, so that has been added to the calendar that will be the official cut down day for the Green Bay Packers, and then the final non-Packers, non-NFC North specific news. What is this? That's basketball, and I don't.. I just think this is a good take. So I was trying to think, how do I work this into something, or whatever? I don't know that I have much to add to this. I just think it's a good take, and there's a lot of sort of, I don't know, it's hard because I don't really know the opposite views complaints specifically, but there seem to be a lot of people that are upset that things are expanding, right, more games, more this, more that, but that also goes to, we got Monday games, we got Wednesday games, we got Saturday games, we got all these stupid, and it's like, what happened to good old Sunday football, and like, I guess I kind of get it, but I think this is a little bit more the take that I appreciate. Like, I understand what's being said here, but I don't really get it. I mean, eight games sounds like music to my ears, like, what do we want 12 games on that we can't really see any of them, so we watch what two out of the 11 that are on, and we go, "Oh, I know what that those other ones, they confuse me, actually, to watching the games that I did care about, because I kept looking. I think it's awesome. I absolutely love it. I don't want seven games at 1pm I can't watch it all. There's no way. It's stupid. Like, so that's an instant. Like, are you telling me people Sundays are going to be ruined because they're gone? They're going to get home from church and go, "Oh, there's five games on at 1pm instead of seven. Oh, the days I ruined. It's ruined. I mean, I hate when there's four games at 425 I hate it. Or one's at 405 there's two at 405 and two at 425 I hate that I can't watch it. I'd like to enjoy the games, so I'm one that's not going to be, you know, complaining about this. I like the standalone games. I enjoy being able to watch one at a time. And then it's Sunday. There's nothing worse to me on a Sunday when the whole slate, and you go, "Oh my gosh, there's 13 games today, on Sunday. There's no way I can keep track of it all, and really talk about it all, and you know me, I'm sitting there writing notes, trying to keep up and do all that, but I feel like this will be better for everybody to digest, and I don't think it's going to effectively change Sundays all that much. In fact, there's a part of me that wants to argue and go, it's going to make. Better, we're all going to be tuned into the same few games and enjoying that, and be able to see it more, rather than I don't know what happened there. Hold it, he kicked the field goal. Oh, we threw a pass. I have no idea what's going on, but I saw that play, I saw that play, I saw that play, and that's where I wouldn't mind seeing eight games on Sunday. Like, and so, in summary, I can. I just say I'm starting to more and more. I don't watch their show all the time, but I'm starting to see clips, so I'm just kind of getting little glimmers here. And again, starting to really appreciate Chris Sims a little bit. I don't, for obvious reasons, really like Florio. I've never been very anti-Floria. I feel like when I used to watch this, Sims was like the whipping boy of Florio. Florio would say things, and he would just bend to the will and agree with everything he said. There was a clip I saw recently. I don't know if I ended up playing it or if I just watched it, but he went and just went at.. oh, it was over the Diana Rossini thing, where Sims was talking about the situation, and Florio was like trying to warn him, like, tread carefully, and he just was like, "What are you talking about, dude? Once you shut up and let me say what I want, like, he was something to that effect, and like, I don't know the full clip here, I don't know if if Florio took the opposite approach, but it just, I'm seeing Sims basically kind of turn into me almost with, like, you know, I think it's fricking stupid. I don't understand that, you know, and I'm watching Florio kind of squirm in his chair a little bit, like, you know, like he's taking a licking from Daddy over here, and I'm starting to appreciate, I mean, I think I like Sims's takes more, and the fact that he's found his, let's say, his manhood, and is able to kind of stand on his own feet and tell Florio to shut his face and get out of my face, is, you know, whether that's true or not, that's sort of my own little head cannon going on over here, and I appreciate it. I like it. I gotta go back and find that swear and bleep it out, but otherwise I'm in agreement with that. By the way, I don't understand the argument for I want more games on at once that I can't watch. Does it make your fantasy football more fun and enjoyable or something, or is it like red? Not red zone, maybe red zone. I know red zone is more fun with more. I don't know, I don't know what the argument could possibly be. I mean, if there's more games at different times that you don't want to watch, then don't watch it. I mean, I guess I guess I could understand the argument of I don't want, like, all I'm gonna watch is the Packers, and I don't want those on at random times. I would just want as many like noon games on Sunday as possible, but I mean, if you're an enjoyer of football, yeah, you want to spread all over the place, you can watch as many as you can. Anywho, we'll leave it at that for the non-Packers news. We'll take a break. We'll be right back. Getting into the NFC North news, here, first of all, it looks like the Brian Flores lawsuit will go forward. The NFL tried to throw that out and be like, no, no, no, look, let's, let's let us deal with this in house. We have our own mechanism for dealing with disputes, and I mean, I don't really know how all this stuff works as a layman here, but that seems like a conflict of interest, a bit like I'm.. it's kind of like the church doing an investigation on the church, you know what I mean? Like, there's some scandals going on here, like, you know what, we have an internal mechanism, we'll get to the bottom of this, yeah. No, no, you won't. I'm not going to relitigate the whole thing, I've gone through this lawsuit already. I don't remember exactly the details. I do know that Flores is not likely to get what he's after, but who knows? There may be some kind of a thing through discovery that, although he doesn't win, some things get uncovered. I don't know, frickin' drama, you know. I'll take it. As for their GM search, Vikings completed the second round of interviews for their general manager vacancy. The list of finalists includes Vikings' executive advice, right? We went through the list already. The second round is done, so you would assume that the final decision will come very soon. It seems as though the what everybody is expecting is that Rob Brzezinski will get the job. He is already their interim GM, the executive VP of football operations. So, there have been some outside guys, many of them, as we talked about, kind of turned away from the job, but Broncos assistant GM, Bill's assistant GM, Rams assistant GM, and Seahawks assistant GM also in the running, but again, as of now, the inside track seems to be Rob Brzezinski and his job to lose. Sticking with the Vikings, so far in OTAs, obviously not a ton to take away from anything, but we might as well stay on top of it. Kevin O'Connell has mentioned that he's going to install some. Schemes, I'm guessing this is pretty standard across the league. Everybody says everybody's doing everything brand new. Reps, however, are being split between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy. That's going to be sort of the, I think it's more of an off-season hypey thing, where it's like, oh boy, what's going to happen. We all kind of know what's going to happen. Kyler Murray is currently in the process of trying to adjust to the very wordy verbiage of Kevin O'Connell's system, so I guess it's a very complicated and again wordy system that he's not necessarily used to. So far, though, reports are positive he's looking good in camp, his arm looks good, he's got an early connection with Jordan Addison McCarthy. On the other hand, really focusing on the processing speed, decision making, ball placement. Listen, if I could, I, you know, I went on this rant yesterday about how the Packers are better at doing the quarterback thing, and everything. McCarthy needed the Jordan Love treatment. Now, I don't know if he ever would have become great, and maybe he can still, if he's able to sit somewhere. I think it would be nice. I don't think it's going to happen. I think they're going to end up moving on from them. They're not going to give them another contract, but it would be nice to just let him sit and learn, and you know, continue learning from Kevin O'Connell, continue to sit behind Kyler Murray, to, you know, a little bit learn from Kyler Murray, but for the most part just develop without the pressure and with all the craziness of having to start and give this guy a shot after another year or two sitting and see what happens again. I don't think that's going to happen. I think they pushed them out there like, like always happens. They always.. this is exactly the point I made about the Packers and how they're different. Everybody is willing to pay lip service to the idea that, oh yeah, we're gonna let them sit, but man, when the, when the fire gets hot, they sure push those guys out there, don't they? We're gonna wait, we're gonna wait, we lose a couple games, everybody starts screaming, and boy, here he comes, here comes the savior, right? That's why you guys are in the situation anyways. Additionally, offensive line coach Keith Carter is setting the tone early, heavy emphasis during unpadded drills on first step power in the run game and leverage. So I can't tie it directly to what we were talking about with 13 personnel, but it's been a couple years now of people wanting to get bigger and stronger and more aggressive up front. It sounds like they're emphasizing that as well. Over in Minnesota, first round pick Caleb Banks is currently sidelined with a foot injury until training camp. Safety Jacoby, excuse me, Josh Metellus looks locked in as the every down safety. Theo Jackson, Jay Ward, and Jacoby Thomas are actively competing for remaining roles, if you don't know who those people are exactly. As for the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson is heavily focused on overhauling daily habits, getting sharper offensive execution. Now that they're in year two of his system, he, for the second year in a row now, has talked about trying to get Caleb Williams' completion percentage up, which is quite hilarious. I saw Peter Bukowski comment on this, and he's exactly right that you've got the coach saying we want his completion percentage to come up. Caleb Williams has one of the worst completion percentages in football. Packer fans say, ha ha, your completion percentage sucks. Bears fans say who cares about completion percentage? Look at x, y, and z. And then the coach comes out again this year and says the number one focus for us is completion percentage. And then Bears fans are like, well, we never said completion percentage wasn't important. You guys are stupid, bro. Anywho, there's also a clip circulating, Ben Johnson saying he wants to buy stock in Luther Burden, very excited about Luther Burden. Congratulations on Luther Burden. We'll see. I have a hard time talking trash about Luther Burden, considering that was my guy in the, in the old process, but it's way too early to be making any bold proclamations of that sort, so I'm not really worried about that yet. Plus, the standard is pretty low to be something special in Chicago. There is already talk, though, of expecting a lot of heavy 12 and 13 personnel with Colson Loveland and Cole Commette, so again tying into what we talked about yesterday. Plus, if you remember, they were one of the teams that was a little heavy on that already, so expect that to continue and expand. Left tackle Ozzie Trapio is expected to miss the season with a patellar tendon issue. Braxton Jones currently the front runner, taking first team reps alongside Theo Benedet, while veteran signing Jedrick Wills is also in the mix, and then veteran Garrett Bradbury, who was brought in to replace the retired Drew Dahlman, is fighting for the starting job against second-round rookie Logan Jones, which, I mean, I don't know, I find that whole thing to be quite funny. I mean, when they lost their center Drew Dahlman, that was massive. I mean, it is massive, and. And of course Bears fans try to play that down, like, oh, it's fine, we got Garrett Bradbury, and of course Garrett Bradbury is terrible, and then they draft Logan Jones, and then it's all, see, we're good, we got Logan, what, what happened to Garrett Bradbury, plus now they're in a competition, I hope Garrett Bradbury wins, I really do, I doubt he does, but I hope he wins, cornerback Jalen Johnson is skipping OTAs, which is, I guess, kind of standard for him. Kyler Gordon is out a few weeks with a soft tissue injury. And then, finally, the Detroit Lions, Dan Campbell still obviously running that ship, but new offensive coordinator Drew Petsing is in charge of the offense, as of right now, he's turned over the keys to Petzing. The good news for us is that Petsing is from Arizona, so our defensive coordinator is going to have a pretty good idea of exactly the defensive mind that is going to be, or the offensive mind that is going to be taking over for Detroit. Petsing is a guy that looks heavily to the run game, so very similar to what a lot of other people are talking about, that is sort of his MO. Biggest storyline for Detroit is the fact that they are still planning on moving all pro right tackle Penne Sewell to the left side. I think that is crazy, but he's obviously supremely talented, so we'll probably be able to handle it, but if there's even a slight decline in his play, that was a giant mistake. The right tackle spot now is currently involved in a battle, which you, that's not what you want to hear if you're a Detroit Lions fan, but as of right now, there's a head-to-head battle between first round rookie Blake Miller and veteran edition Larry Boreham. If Blake Miller can't win that job, I mean, that's, that's a serious.. we're, we're moving Penny Sewell because of Blake Miller, because we drafted a right tackle, and so he's going to need to.. it's going to need to be able to do his job. There's also a competition at left guard, second year player Christian Mahogany, who you know there were a lot of high hopes to begin with, but he's currently the front runner in a battle against several guys, including Miles Frazier, Ben Bart, and Drew Juice scrubs, so the offensive line is starting to fizzle a bit, and they're trying to grab a hold of it and try to get it back to its former glory. On defense, Kelvin Shepherd's defense wants to get more versatile and experimenting with base three, four, nickel, and five down looks with a potential shift toward more zone coverage. Safety, Kirby Joseph's knee is a major talking point right now. Update updates are being deferred until more info is available. Brian Branch and Terry and Arnold are also rehabbing. I saw this over here. Lions coach Den Dan Campbell said the team is prioritizing safety Kirby Joseph's knee 2026 availability over participation in spring workouts. Both the starting safeties, Joseph and Branch, are rehabbing significant injuries. It'll be great to get one or both back on the field this spring. Campbell does not want to hurry his injured stars back and risk reinjury, so that's a rough spot there on the offensive side. Ted and tight end Sam La Porta is limited, basically said the exact same thing about Sam La Porta. Lions coach Dan Campbell said he is in no rush to get Sam La Porta back on the field for spring workouts. So those are the biggest storylines, probably are the injuries right now that they're going through. And then the offensive line shuffling. All right, let's take a break there. We'll come back with some Green Bay Packers news. We'll be right back. All right, so the big news here, unfortunately, is that Marshawn Lloyd is once again injured. Now we don't know to what extent this may be just a minor thing. He may be back as early as today. He's been participating up to this point, but for a guy that has not ever been able to stay healthy up to this point, the last thing you want to see is he's once again not practicing with the team due to an injury, no matter how minor, because for the most part people have kind of given up hope that he can stay healthy as it is, and this is just further confirmation that that's exactly the situation. Why in the world would we expect him to be able to make it an entire season, the update was as follows. Packers running back Marshawn Lloyd, undisclosed, sat out during team drills or organized team activities on Wednesday. It goes on to say it's possible this is just a maintenance-related coaching decision, but it's still slightly concerning. Injuries have limited Lloyd to just 10 offensive snaps. Through two NFL seasons, Packers starting running back to Os Jacob was arrested, blah blah blah, per ESPN Rob Dumaski. Lloyd took part in team drills during Tuesday's closed session, but did only individual work Wednesday. Packers running back Chris Brooks began team drills for the first team offense before subbing out for running back Pierre Strong. Packers had the day off on Thursday, and will Zoom practice tomorrow. The Packers remain optimistic that the powerful and speedy Lloyd can repay the team for their patience, but he needs to retake the field soon if he hopes to prove his reliability. The bottom line at this point is that I don't know that anybody, I bottom line, you, you may just have to go do something, and I don't know what that something is, but you have to almost assume that we're in a situation with no Josh Jacobs and no Marshawn Lloyd, even though we may have Josh Jacobs and Marshawn Lloyd. I don't know how you know, I know the Packers want some kind of resolution. They also have a better understanding of what the situation is, and it may be very minor, and they're not really worried about it, but I mean, I'm to the point of I don't know how we can proceed at this point with I guess I'm just kind of assuming at this point that we're going to see Brooks and Pierre strong as our starting running backs, and probably not just for a couple snaps, I'm seeing a very distinct scenario and possibility that what's going to happen is that the Green Bay Packers are not going to have Josh Jacobs, and they're not going to have Marshawn Lloyd for a very extended period of time, and you got to figure out what the heck that looks like. Presumably the draft is a place we're going to have to start looking pretty heavily, but outside of that, what about this year? Because you know, I think we could get by, but I'd rather not focus on just getting by at this point. Now, it's easier to just say that than to actually do something productive, and I don't know exactly what that is at this point. Fall to your knees and hope and pray that Marshawn Lloyd and Josh Jacobs situations get resolved and everything's going to be fine, but outside of that, I feel like there's either got to be a trade situation, which is not my favorite option, or some kind of a free agent option. Now, if there were any good free agents, they wouldn't be free agents, that's kind of the thing about free agency. Unfortunately, there are some names here that I think are potentially worth keeping an eye on. For example, Naji Harris, Naji Harris is first of all exactly the type of running back that I could see Brian Gutta comes being a big fan of, he's 28 so he's not super old, although in running back years that's like 32 six won 242 pounds, and he played for Alabama, so big dude, strong dude, and the other thing is, he's always been good, I don't exactly know what happened, but he spent four years at Pittsburgh Steelers, and his grades were 7175 77 and 77 He went to the Chargers after his four years, only had 15 attempts, but at 61 yards, 4.1 yards per attempt, and an 84 rushing grade. Nick Chubb is available, he's 3511 227 so another big dude, he comes out of Georgia, so there you go. Big program was phenomenal for a very long time in Cleveland, had one, looks like he got injured in 2023 came back 2024 was not really himself, played for Houston last year, and seemed to do pretty well, 136 attempts, 568 yards, 4.2 yards per attempt, three touchdowns, 76 rushing grade. I don't know that he's, you know, 2022 version of Nick Chubb is coming back, but again in a pinch, I don't, sure, why not? Now, the contracts these guys are asking for matters, but none of them made a ton of Naji Harris had a $5 million contract last year, Chubb was 2.5 million. It looks like I understand we got to let these situations resolve a little bit, but I would certainly be keeping an eye on a few of these guys. I think those two in particular are probably the most interesting. Joe Mixon is available, but he's kind of a scumbag, so I don't really want him on the team. Maybe Naji and Chub have some stuff going on that I just don't remember, or whatever. But again, we'll, we'll, we'll see about that in the, in the future. I, you know, I think before we even discuss trade, we'd have to see definitive. Lee, first of all, the Josh Jacobs thing would have to resolve with him being let go, and then you know from there we could start talking about it. Certainly, if Marshawn Lloyd has some kind of a serious injury that's going to hold him out for a while. I think at that point we're very seriously looking into, are there trade candidates available? How big and splashy, I don't know, but that would become much more of a real thing. As of right now, I don't know. Outside of the Packers making some phone calls, I don't know exactly what what they'd be willing to do, and how much we need to really dig into all that, but certainly disappointing. And by next week, when the Packers are back at it, we had better see Marsha and Lloyd practicing. I mean, we had better at least hear that he is practicing it again, and you know, if they want to shut him down because they want to keep him healthy, or whatever the case may be, they're trying to preserve his body so that he doesn't go through the issues yet. Fine, then first of all, make a statement about that, so we understand the situation, and don't panic, but beyond that, he needs to be out there, he needs to have freaking a helmet on and running around and doing stuff, because this is stupid. And then I think, lastly, for today, some other stuff, but it's bigger stuff, and I'm running out of time here. Wife and I are actually going out to dinner, which is a rare occasion for us, so I'm pretty excited about that. But Bo Melton is now officially listed as a wide receiver, so if you are getting whiplash, then you're just like the rest of us. Again, you gotta, you gotta appreciate Bo Melton, if for no other reason the fact that he's getting jerked around by this team left and right, and he is just keeping his head right in this thing now. Maybe, maybe behind the scenes, he's got a bad attitude, but as much as the Packers love him, I get the impression that he has a great attitude, and maybe he should have more of an attitude, because I mean it would be hard to be a little bit upset to feel like, you know, I've got talent and I've got something to offer, and if you would just invest in me in one area, maybe I could actually grow and thrive in that area, instead of jerking me around from cornerback to wide receiver to gunner to returner to all these different things, you know. I don't know, but he's certainly a valuable asset for us, and hopefully the Packers are able to, you know, I don't want to say stay loyal, I mean, if he doesn't, if it's, if it's not worth keeping him around, then I guess he's got to go, but hopefully they can actually find a role for him, and he can help the Green Bay Packers this year. You know, last year I know he was the issue last year was he had so many wide receivers that the only way he was going to stay on the team is if they moved him to corner. Well, we've kind of purged that, so you could see why it would maybe make sense to move him back if that is his strongest position. In which case, the Packers are actually probably doing right by him, that is, assuming you don't think that just letting him go somewhere and be a wide receiver somewhere else. But either way, I think with the thinning of the wide receiver room, it's given him an opportunity to get back into that room, and you know he's going to be pretty low on the pecking order, but at the same time, what do we got? We got Watson, Reed, Golden, after that is Savian, and then after that is probably Bo, and me being a number five wide receiver, he'll get some action, and as much as Matt LaFleur loves the guy, I mean, you can't, you can't guarantee he won't be ahead of Savian, I don't think he will, but I think Matt LaFleur really likes him, I think he wants him in the offense, and I think he's excited about the different ways that he can use him in the offense, I'm excited about the different ways we can use him in the offense, so anywho, just real quick, let me pull this up, just as a reminder, the Green Bay Packers calendar moving forward, the so this week was week one of OTAs, Friday was that final day, next week, if I'm not mistaken, day one is going to be June 1 of OTAs, and then usually I don't know the exact schedule, but I think in the past, as I've said, usually it's one week of media availability, so it'll be similar. It's probably going to be the second, maybe the next day, which would be June 2, where the media has access to practice, and then they'll have access to Matt LaFleur, and potentially they'll have locker room access, unless they shut that down again because of the Josh Jacobs situation. I don't know, they may just shut that down until training camp or something. I'm not really sure how they're going to handle that, but either way, we'll have some information by next week. Let's see, so this episode will be for Saturday, then Sunday, then Monday. Okay, so just a couple days until we're back at it. So, anywho, you all have a good rest of your day. If you have any calls, 608-501-0718 get your calls in, and I will talk to you over there. Have a good one. 

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