Episodi

  • Gordon Hayward on Celtics Win, Hornets Sale, Retirement Plans

    Gordon Hayward on Celtics Win, Hornets Sale, Retirement Plans
    Sep 26 2024
    Gordon Hayward retired from the NBA after last season. He joins the show to discuss playing for the Charlotte Hornets while Michael Jordan sold the team, watching another former team, the Celtics, win an NBA championship, and his plans for his post-playing career. Plus, UNLV quarterback Matthew Sluka stepped away from the team, citing unfulfilled “commitments.” He leaves as many questions as answers and a program that started strong in a suddenly tenuous position. Also, Kansas City Current president Raven Jemison joins the show to discuss what it’s meant for her team to play in the first soccer stadium built for a women’s team, and the intense pressure to succeed and grow in the NWSL.
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    45 min
  • Surprising Favre Testimony; Pac-12 Chaos Continues

    Surprising Favre Testimony; Pac-12 Chaos Continues
    Sep 25 2024
    Brett Favre told congress on Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, adding another potential wrinkle into his ongoing legal battle over Mississippi welfare fraud and abuse. AJ Perez of FOS has been locked into the case, and joins to explain where things go from here. Plus, Amanda Christovich joins to discuss a crazy week conference realignment as the Pac-12 fights for relevance, and we speak with Kansas City Chiefs defensive end George Karlaftis on the pressure of a three-peat, the hip-drop tackle, and NFL contract holdouts.
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    41 min
  • Everton FC SOLD; Evolution of the Black QB

    Everton FC SOLD; Evolution of the Black QB
    Sep 24 2024
    Ending a saga that spanned many months and featured numerous bidders, Everton FC is officially being sold to the The Friedkin Group. GiveMeSport Senior Football Correspondent Ben Jacobs joins the show with the details of the sale, and what the deal means for a club in massive debt. Plus, we hear from Evolution of the Black QB Director Anthony Smith on Colin Kaepernick, Michael Vick, and the other important voices in the new Amazon docuseries. Also, Golf Channel Reporter Kira Dixon offers her take on the state of golf, as the Presidents Cup is set to get underway.
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    59 min
  • Kendrick Perkins Talks NBA; Inside Scoop on Departed CU Staffer

    Kendrick Perkins Talks NBA; Inside Scoop on Departed CU Staffer
    Sep 23 2024
    Kendrick Perkins has found a second career as an NBA analyst – one that has changed his perspective on the league and its relationship to the media. He joins the show to discuss what he’s learned by seeing the game from both sides, the growing impact of college NIL on the NBA, and which teams could dethrone the Celtics. We also get the story of Trevor Reilly, the Colorado staffer who sought NIL money from Saudi Arabia without telling the school, and has since left the program. Freelance sports reporter Jill Painter Lopez and Front Office Sports senior reporter AJ Perez join to share their exclusive reporting on the story. Plus, we check in on the big college football stories, two down-trodden MLB teams, and why Max Verstappen is cursing.
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    43 min
  • Behind the WNBA's Rise

    Behind the WNBA's Rise
    Sep 20 2024
    The WNBA postseason begins on Sunday after its largest regular season ever. Host of The Ringer WNBA Show Seerat Sohi joins Owen to reflect on the monumental year and what we can expect in the playoff battles ahead. Plus, we hear from Monica McNutt on her relationship with Stephen A. Smith, her viral moments in the past year, and whether the WNBA and NBA should stick together. Also, the Sixers make a major development for their next home as the NBA unveils new jerseys, and F1 wants to go kid-friendly.
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    53 min
  • WOJ BOMB: RETIRED

    WOJ BOMB: RETIRED
    Sep 19 2024
    Adrian Wojnarowski, legendary breaker of NBA news, is leaving ESPN to be the GM of Saint Bonaventure’s basketball program. Front Office Sports Tuned-In columnist Michael McCarthy joins the show to discuss Woj’s legacy and who ESPN may be eyeing to replace him. Plus, the WNBA is coming to Portland, FSU and Clemson are reportedly in talks with the ACC on a deal that could redistribute conference funds, and the Pac-12 has new schools in its sights. Later, we hear from two people who have helped grow chess exponentially in recent years, Chess.com executive Danny Rensch and YouTube’s most popular chess creator Levy Rozman on the game’s recent triumphs and scandals.
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    43 min
  • MLBPA Suing Sportsbooks; Ben Shelton Talks Laver Cup

    MLBPA Suing Sportsbooks; Ben Shelton Talks Laver Cup
    Sep 18 2024
    The MLBPA is suing multiple sportsbook operators for unauthorized use of baseball players’ NIL (name, image, and likeness) in their promotions. Front Office Sports contributor Jeff Benson joins the show to explain what we know so far and where things are headed in a potentially ugly saga. Plus, we hear from American tennis star Ben Shelton about his performance in the US Open, controversy in the tennis world, and how he handles criticism. Later, Saints linebacker Demario Davis joins the show to discuss New Orleans’s strong start to the season and the work he is doing for youth experiencing homelessness in his community.
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    45 min
  • College Football Coaches On the Hot Seat

    College Football Coaches On the Hot Seat
    Sep 17 2024
    The state of football in the state of Florida has seen better days, and two marquee programs may have to cut ties with their respective head coaches soon, which would cost them a pretty penny. College Football Today host Joe Lisi joins the show to discuss why Mike Norvell and Billy Napier could both be out in the upcoming weeks. Plus, Texas Tech Athletic Director Kirby Hocutt discusses NIL-induced changes to the Big 12, Tech's new emphasis on the transfer portal, and the forgotten secret sauce that makes college sports so special. Also, the Laver Cup begins this week after a successful US Open for the Americans. Team World co-captain and ESPN analyst Patrick McEnroe gives his thoughts on the intense tournament schedule and Jannik Sinner's doping scandal.
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    56 min