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#238

Yesterday at 11:38 PM

We discuss:

NFLPA calls for full investigation into medical care provided to Eagles' HurtsNFL clears Philadelphia Eagles of wrongdoing in handling of Jalen Hurts blood clot situationInsider reveals why Rays vs. Brewers World Series is a 'nightmare' for MLB, TV execsNBA tightens betting rules, develops AI to flag suspicious wagers

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Enjoy Baseball While You Can

#237

10/11/2026

After some wistful baseball talk, we discuss:

MLB sends memo to owners, executives outlining how they should act, operate during looming lockoutMLB sponsors mull backup plans for lockoutMLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7NFL tells Supreme Court prediction markets are gambling and should be regulated by the statesBuss siblings file claim against Jeanie Buss over Lakers sale

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Buying Futures on the U.S. Congress Running the NCAA

#236

09/29/2026

Post-opening banter, we discuss:

Does your college football roster cost $8M or $50M? Here’s our report on 68 teamsCollege athletics rack up millions in deficits as Senate eyes oversight billSenate tees up college sports bill aimed at regulating NIL dealsPolymarket countersues New York state over ‘unregulated gambling’ allegationNFL Has No Plan to Follow MLB, NBA in Loosening Private Equity Rules

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A Cavalcade of Ego Crash Outs: Steve Balmer, Lane Kiffin and LIV Golf

#235

09/14/2026

Post-opening banter, we discuss:

Report: Feds investigating Clippers' Kawhi Leonard dealingsNo sanctions for LSU after SEC meeting on expulsionYes, the SEC really could 'terminate' LSU. Here's an inside look at the fight that could reshape college footballLIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection, enters 'next phase'Rory McIlroy predicts LIV Golf player exodus after bankruptcy protection filingNFL 2026: WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE NFL’S INVESTMENT ARM, 32 EQUITY?

Show Summary:

[0:00–9:00] Intro & NFL international expansion — Small talk, then discussion of the NFL's first game in Australia. Hosts predict the long-term goal is an int...

Trolling for Randos in Trailer Parks and NFL Rosters

#234

09/01/2026

Post-opening banter, we discuss:

49ers owner Jed York responded to undercover ad on prostitution website, police sayProsecutor says he has portion of Josh Jacobs' domestic incident with ex-girlfriend on videoJudge's order prohibits SEC from blocking athletes returnLakers legal saga continues: Jeanie Buss accuses siblings of 'devious behavior' in petition

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JD5 Steps In It

#233

08/17/2026

Post-opening banter, we discuss:

Daniels sends cease-and-desist to LSU after Pickett given No. 5In Sudden $12.5B Lakers Sale, Big Questions RemainSources: Josh Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Lakers for $12.5BPrivate equity company Apollo agrees to finance deal with New York Yankees organization for $2.6 billion

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Romo Walks the Line

#232

08/04/2026

Topic Rundown:

Bodycam video: Tony Romo OWI arrest in MilwaukeeAndrew Marchand: CBS ‘wants to get out of the Romo business’Washington Commanders fire coach days before training campEmbattled NFL player cut after latest arrest as he wastes career lifelineKhosla-led group agrees to buy Seahawks; sources say $9.6 billionSEC and Big Ten agree to support college sports bill after weeks of negotiations

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World Cup Madness & Goofy Lawsuits

#231

07/13/2026

Chris abandons Steve on Soccer Hatred Island and admits he is all in this year. Steve makes some jokes and then it's time to talk:

Netflix, Disney and YouTube interested in FIFA World Cup US rights; package could reach $2 billionUS World Cup exit isn't so bad for Fox- thanks to hydration breaksUSMNT’s World Cup exit was most-watched American telecast since Super BowlEqual Pay Fight Means $6M for U.S. Women From Men’s World Cup RunNIL ERA’S GOOFIEST LAWSUIT HINGES ON AGENT’S ‘EMPLOYEE’ STATUSBest Sports Business Cities: 2026

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the Sorsby Situation

#230

06/30/2026

After Chris educates Steve on Modern Mid-century Design, they discuss:

Brendan Sorsby officially drops lawsuit against NCAANFL rejects Sorsby's supplemental draft bid, lawsuit could followBrendan Sorsby's turbulent timeline: From gambling addiction to NFL supplemental draft denialBasketball Players Sue NCAA Over New Five-Year Eligibility ModelLions CB Terrion Arnold arrested, faces possibility of life in prison on kidnapping, robbery charges

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Salary Caps and Franchise Valuation Floors

#229

06/01/2026

Topic Rundown:

MLB Proposes Salary Cap as Part of CBA Negotiations with Players, Full Details RevealedMLBPA’s Initial Proposal Sets the Stage for High-Stakes Labor FightGroup led by Egon Durban to buy 25% of Las Vegas Raiders at $9.9 billion valuationShedeur Sanders Banked Record $17.7M in NFLPA Group Licensing Income

Bonus Jason Kelce content:

Kelce on NFL Sundays CBS Sunday Morning piece on Kelce co-owned Golf course (with Bill Murray and Tom Koyne) that is half a mile from Chris in the great Western Catskills

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Can you name the Tampa Rays mascot?

#228

05/19/2026

Topic rundown:

Baker Mayfield Headlines 'Quarterback' S3 from Netflix, Full Cast, Release Date RevealedGolden Knights lose pick, coach fined for boxing out mediaYankees legend Mariano Rivera says he supports an MLB salary capRays' New $2.3B Stadium Tentatively Approved By Local Officials, Latest Timeline Revealed

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The LIV Golf Implosion

#227

05/05/2026

After some Dead Kennadys talk, its:

Topic rundown:

LIV Golf announces new focus and board after Saudi Arabia pulls fundingSaudi Arabia's PIF to end funding of LIV Golf league after this season NIL payments have changed the significance of the NFL Draft for top prospectsSources: Big 12 lands private capital deal

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Governments & Sports, the lines are blurry

#226

04/20/2026

After "Rock" tees and Hall of Fame discussion we look at the increasing blurry lines between sports governance and, well sports. We also look at the blurry-eyed monster that is Vince McMahon, and the bad driving of Tiger Woods.

Top 3 most seen "Rock Tees"

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Topic rundown:

President Trump delivers new executive order attempting to regulate college sportsReport: LIV Golf funding from PIF only guaranteed until season’s endSaudi PIF drops Al-Hilal soccer team amid sports pivotVince McMahon faces graphic sexual abuse allegations in new court filing from ex-WWE employee

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Calling Balls & Strikes: NFL refs and robot umps

#225

03/30/2026

After some Baseball Opening Day chatter we jump to:

Sources: NFL, referees break off labor talks amid impasseMLB faces a historic shift as potential lockout, media rights and other league changes loomMajor League Baseball names Polymarket exclusive prediction market partnerSWEET 16 BY THE NUMBERS: 10 DELICIOUS DATA POINTS FROM MEN’S TOURNEY

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We're Not Gonna Take: Sports Meets the Headlines

#224

03/17/2026

Rock talk, then:

Steve Tisch Passing Giants Stake to Children but Will Still Chair Board Trump vows executive order to ‘fix’ college sports NIL payments ‘mess.’ College sports commission says NIL Go system under strainF1 cancels Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races due to Iran war

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Sports Leagues and Stars Betting on the Futures

#223

02/23/2026

After some political discourse, the rundown:

Paul Allen's estate begins selling Super Bowl champ SeahawksBears Issue Statement on Potential Indiana Stadium Amid Cancelled Illinois Hearing on ProjectThe NFL just wrapped a record-breaking season. Here’s why next year’s going to be even biggerCourt Again Rejects NFL Request to Send Flores Case to ArbitrationNFL wins grievance against NFLPA team report cards' releaseNBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as an investorEpstein Files Fallout Spreads to College Sports Buildings

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Seahawks Selling on the Surge!

#222

02/02/2026

The rundown:

Sources: Seahawks will go up for sale after Super Bowl LXWhere Patriots owner Robert Kraft shows up in latest Jeffrey Epstein files releaseGiants co-owner Steve Tisch named in latest Jeffrey Epstein email releaseJosh Harris releases statement after his name resurfaces in new Epstein files releaseBelichick’s Hall of Fame Snub Puts Voting Process Under ScrutinyTEXAS SETS NEW COLLEGE SPORTS SPENDING MARK WITH $376M SPREE

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Through the Portal, and Back Again

#221

01/13/2026

After some Rush talk, the topic rundown:

Washington QB’s Flip-Flop Previews New College Sports Legal NFL Asks Supreme Court to Take Up Arbitration Case Against FloresCollege football makes presence felt among top 200 telecasts

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The Cheifs Buck the Missouri Compromise and Bolt to Kansas

#220

12/30/2025

The last show of 2025! The topic rundown:

Chiefs announce relocation to Kansas by the 2031 NFL season with new domed stadiumLawmakers attempt to tackle NIL, giving it the 'old college try'CNBC’s Official College Sports Valuations 2025: Top 75 athletic programsFrom Record Super Bowl Ratings to WNBA CBA Talks: 2025 in Charts

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Mega Deals for Lane Kiffin, Netflix and Warner Discovery.

#219

12/08/2025

We meander into the show by way of the exurbs, KISS/George Strait's Kennedy Center Honors, and the legacy of Johnnie Thunders. Then we dig into:

Lane Kiffin's disastrous exit from Ole Miss spells a much deeper problem in college footballHow the SCORE Act Vote Fell Apart Netflix to buy Warner Bros film and streaming businesses for $72bnNFL Introduces New Field Surface Standards, All Teams Must Comply by 2028 Season

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A Visit from the Magic Grievance Fairy

#218

11/18/2025

Slow week, but we dug these up:

In grievance over NFLPA report cards, NFL cites surprising clause in contractDocuments: NFL filed grievance against NFLPA to stop report cardsDisney settles dispute with YouTube TV, allowing ABC and ESPN to return to channel lineupsDraftKings takes over ESPN sports betting partnership from Penn EntertainmentAntonio Brown pleads not guilty to attempted murder charge in Miami shooting

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Dodgers in the Black Already with Shohei Ohtani and the ghost of Henry Hill

#217

11/04/2025

After some KISS talk and Rock-Disco Crossovers, we discuss:

Dodgers Reportedly Earned 'Entirety' of Shohei Ohtani's $700M Contract in 1st SeasonNBA reviewing prop bets, injury reporting, AI to track wagers after gambling indictmentYouTube TV Drops Disney’s ABC, ESPN and Other Networks After Two Sides Fail to Reach New Deal

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Sanchize Busted, Sports Are Popular and Apple Vertically Integrates F1

#216

10/21/2025

After a deep diving into Steve's aversion to change, the Topic Rundown:

MLB Postseason TV Ratings Surge to Highest Levels Since 2010Ex-QB Mark Sanchez arrested, faces three possible chargesApple and F1 reach 5-year media deal, bringing all races to Apple TV streaming in the U.S.

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Scoreability and the Future of College Sports

#215

10/07/2025

After some political name-calling, The Topic Rundown:

NCAA on verge of approving a single January transfer window for college footballAppeals panel upholds Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia's eligibilityStartup Scorability wants to revolutionize college sports recruiting as NIL takes offDenny Hamlin expresses regret over NASCAR TV deal

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Hello RFK Stadium, Bye RFK stadium

#214

09/22/2025

The Topic Rundown:

Commanders' $3.8B Stadium Project Gets Approval from Washington D.C. City CouncilCowboys now worth a record $12.5B — 10 other NFL teams valued at more than $8BInternal NFL ticket report reveals 49ers at top and Titans at bottomData takes on a bigger role in NFL TV scheduling HQ in the post-Howard Katz eraNFL reminds teams of CBA rules regarding Saudi Arabian flag football

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Did Steve Ballmer & Kawhi Leonard Conspire to Cheat the NBA Salary Cap?

#213

09/08/2025

The Topic Rundown:

Kawhi Leonard reportedly paid $28 million for 'no-show job' with Clippers as way to get around salary cap, NBA investigatingSteve Ballmer denies allegations of Kawhi Leonard, Clippers circumventing salary capNFL Says ‘RedZone’ Will Have ‘Incredibly Small Ad Load’ Amid FurorStreameast, world's largest illegal sports streaming platform, shut down

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From Cables to the Cloud: Sports on the Airwaves is in Constant Flux

#212

08/25/2025

In a smoke filled back room, we discuss:

The Topic Rundown:

CNBC Sport: Why ESPN’s historic streaming launch may actually cost it subscribersFox Enters the Streaming Wars - Front Office Sports Inside ESPN’s Long-Term Plan - Front Office SportsESPN, MLB have framework for deal to sell out-of-market regular-season gamesOther cities’ stadium battles with airspace concerns shows no direct flight path for Cleveland BrownsPE Enters College Football

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ESPN Comes off the Top Rope Tackling the NFL and the WWE

#211

08/11/2025

We start out debating who has had a more legendary career output between Kid Rock and Neil Young (I know, right?) and then the master debating continues with:

The Topic Rundown:

ESPN to get NFL Network, rights to RedZone from NFL for equity stakeA ‘College Football RedZone’ Is an ESPN Gold Mine—in TheoryESPN inks five-year deal for WWE’s live premium events, including WrestleMania, Royal RumbleCNBC Sport: The death of cable TV may be the birth of streaming sports aggregation

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Strip Clubs, Union Bosses, Executive Orders and Public Funds for Billionaires

#210

07/28/2025

R.I.P. Ozzy!

The Topic Rundown:

D.C. Nears Commanders Stadium Vote Amid Trump’s Name Push"If he failed, their process failed": Inside the NFLPA meltdownFeds probing NFLPA actions that 'may be criminal,' doc saysWhat to know about Donald Trump's executive order on NIL and college sports

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Collusion? It's Complicated!

#209

07/14/2025

The Topic Rundown:

Sources: NFLPA, NFL agreed to keep collusion findings secretNFL Likely to Stay With CBS, Targeting Mass Renegotiation in 2029Guardians starter Luis Ortiz's suspicious wild pitches at heart of MLB gambling investigationCNBC’s Most Valuable Sports Empires 2025: Here’s how the top 20 empires in the world stack up

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The Lakers are Worth What Now? ($10B)

#208

06/29/2025

After musings on Black Sabbath and Rock Tees seen in Oslo, Norway we discuss:

NFL collusion ruling: Arbitrator reportedly found NFL, Roger Goodell encouraged teams to reduce guarantees for veteransBuss family reportedly to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter in record $10 billion dealFernando Tatis Jr. suing Big League Advance over 'predatory' deal he signed as minor leaguer

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The House v. NCAA Deals Death Blow to the Idea of the Amateur College Athlete

#207

06/09/2025

Things get spicy as Steve and Chris air their feelings on Division 1 athletes now getting paid. Also, Del Curry deep dive!

The Topic Rundown:

Historic House v. NCAA settlement gets final approval, allowing schools to pay college athletesEverything You Need to Know About The MLBPA-OneTeam FBI InvestigationSteph Curry’s Thirty Ink generated $174 million in revenue last year, and all of its businesses are profitable, company saysDel Curry StatsFormer NFL DB Adam 'Pacman' Jones arrested near Cincinnati

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Shark Tank: Sports Private Equity Edition

#206

05/27/2025

After the now reoccurring "Chris' British Invasion Cold Takes", we discuss:

The Topic Rundown:

Koch looking to buy minority stake in New York Giants, source saysMark Cuban launches $750 million sports-focused private equity fundFintech Platform Roy, Inc. Launches NILVault to Help Universities Manage Compliance and Reporting

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Not In My Back Yard! Commanders and the Washington D.C. City Council

#205

05/05/2025

Steve gives us a ACDC in Sin City update before we talk:

The Topic Rundown:

NFL’s Washington Commanders return to D.C. in $3.7 billion stadium dealThe Future of TV Ratings Is Here, and Sports Is the Big WinnerBill Belichick’s PR Nightmare Is a Product of Losing Longtime Confidante

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The State of the Business of Baseball

#204

04/21/2025

We deep dive on ACDC's Young Family and then we talk about:

The Topic Rundown:

DC, Commanders close to $3B deal for new stadium at RFK siteCNBC’s Official MLB Team Valuations 2025: Here’s how the 30 franchises stack upTwins Attendance Plunges As Sale Drags OnMLB weighs a salary cap as potential lockout looms in 2026ESPN to broadcast 10 Savannah Bananas games this summer on heels of MLB opt out

ACDC Deep Dive Links:

ACDCThe EasybeatsGeorge Young

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Can College Basketball Survive the NIL Era, Will Tariffs Hammer Sports, and Gambling Fallout

#203

04/06/2025

After some Great Chase Alexander Ovechkin talk we dive into:

The Topic Rundown:

CNBC Sport: How NIL and the transfer portal are mellowing March MadnessFCS Coach Has Unique Financial Solution for Programs Losing Players to Bigger SchoolsJim Nantz concerned for college basketball: ‘May not live another 15 years"Trump tariffs are set for April 9 but uncertainty is still the prevailing feeling in the sports industryBaltimore sues DraftKings, FanDuel, alleging misleading tactics

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Boston Celtics are America's Top Dog Franchise (for now...)

#202

03/25/2025

After Steve's Rock Report, we discuss:

The Topic Rundown:

Record-Setting Tokyo Series Maintains MLB’s World Series MomentumJapanese baseball fans are crazy for Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. MLB has a plan to get them to root for every teamSources: Bill Chisholm agrees to buy Celtics for $6.1 billionNike Struggles Continue, but Signs of Turnaround Appear

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Spring Means Baseball Talk and Stephen A Gets Paid

#201

03/10/2025

Spring training is in full swing and after looking at Stephen A. Smith new $100m contract at ESPN and his pivot to politics, its a Baseball. Play ball!

The Topic Rundown:

Report: Stephen A. Smith, ESPN Agree to New 5-Year Contract Worth At Least $100MNationals, Orioles settle lengthy dispute over MASN TV rightsESPN’s Baseball Back Door Could Be a Local Rights DealDolan’s MSG Networks Nears Bankruptcy As Cord-Cutting SurgesWith $1 billion in salary IOUs, the Dodgers spark new questions about MLB’s fairness

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NHL Hockey Night Proxy Battle and our 200th Show!

#200

02/24/2025

Our 200th show!!! We can't believe it either. Thank you for all that have listened, enjoyed and gotten angry by our discussions!

The Topic Rundown:

‘Shrinking Platform’: MLB, ESPN to Split After 35 YearsCanada victory over USA most-watched NHL game ever as ESPN, Sportsnet smash ratings Netflix Evolves Strategy: Pursuing NFL Sunday Rights San Francisco 49ers explore 10% minority stake sale at about $9 billion valuation

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Super Bowl LIX IJB Spectacular!!!

#199

02/09/2025

More sports predictions from the days of futures past and some awards season discussion. Oscar night preview in the coming weeks...

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The Topic Rundown:

Super Bowl LIX in Charts: Big Figures Behind the Big GameNFL Exec: We’re Reaching More Fans Without Spreading Too ThinFox Reports Big Sports Profits, Eyes New Streaming ServiceDisney Earnings Highlight ESPN Comeback; Iger High on NBA’s FutureIppei Mizuhara sentenced to 57 months for stea...