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World Cup Controversy, NBA Trade Reactions, MLB Wild Card Picture
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Yesterday at 10:10 PM

Jake Herman hosts the show, discussing the day's sports stories including the FIFA World Cup, NBA, MLB, and more!

Jake and Cole Dickson break down USA's victory in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, including perspectives on the controversial red card assessed to star striker Flo Balogun. 

WWE Hall of Famer and "Morning Kickoff" host Mark Henry joins the show to talk soccer celebrations, the Celtics and Sixers' Jaylen Brown trade, and debate which NBA teams could contend for a title by adding LeBron James this summer.

MLB.com Freelancer Byron Kerr joins J...


World Cup Chaos, Astros' Turnaround, Texas Football Schedule Preview
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Last Wednesday at 10:26 PM

Jake Herman and Cole Dickson discuss the day's sports news including the World Cup's Round of 32, the Spurs' signing of Tobias Harris, LeBron James' potential free agent destination, the Pac-12's new members officially joining, and much more!

World Cup Reporter Peter Warren from the Houston Chronicle joins Jake to discuss why Houston has seen so many exciting matches in the tournament, his experience covering some of the smaller nations making breakthroughs, and a look ahead to tonight's Round of 32 match for the USMNT against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Garrett Greene, who is pinch-hitting in the Houston...


Houston's Best World Cup Moments, Round of 32 Preview with Peter Warren
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Last Wednesday at 9:44 PM

World Cup Reporter Peter Warren from the Houston Chronicle joins Jake Herman to discuss why Houston has seen so many exciting matches in the tournament, his experience covering some of the smaller nations making breakthroughs, and a look ahead to tonight's Round of 32 match for the USMNT against Bosnia and Herzegovina.


LeBron Leaving LA, Most Anticipated HSFB Matchup Draft, Texas Recruiting Notes
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Last Tuesday at 10:36 PM

.Jake Herman discusses the latest NBA news on a Texan Tuesday edition of the show, including LeBron James' announcement that he's leaving the Lakers and Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Raptors.

Plus, notes from Serena Williams' return at Wimbledon, more drama at the World Cup, and other news from NBA free agency.

In the middle hour of the show, EJ Sanchez from Texan Live joins Jake to draft their most anticipated HSFB matchups of the upcoming 2026 season.

On Texas Football's CJ Vogel joins the show as well to share his observations from the Manning...


Manning Passing Academy and Recruiting Takeaways with CJ Vogel
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Last Tuesday at 10:24 PM

CFB Insider and Recruiting Analyst CJ Vogel from On Texas Football joins Jake Herman to discuss his observations from the Manning Passing Academy, which held its 30th annual event last weekend.

CJ shares why Notre Dame QB CJ Carr impressed, how Arch Manning approached the event, and who Texas may target next as they build recruiting momentum with 11 signings in the month of June.


NBA Trade Rumors, Why NHL Could Work in Austin, MLB's Surprising Contenders
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Last Monday at 10:13 PM

Jake Herman hosts the show, sharing the latest news from around the world of sports on this Monday afternoon's edition of the show!

Jake shares his take on the Warriors' pursuit of LeBron James and Anthony Davis among other NBA trade rumors surrounding Kawhi Leonard and Ja Morant. He also provides updates on the World Cup's Round of 32 and Wimbledon, NHL's busy offseason and expansion talks to Texas, MLB's Mid-Season surprise contenders and a trade deadline lookahead.

Hear soundbites from Dusty May who was introduced today via press conference as the Mavericks' new head coach as...


Misiorowski's Brilliance, MLB Midseason Surprises with Hunter Baumgardt
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Last Monday at 10:08 PM

Fox Sports Radio Wisconsin's Brewers Reporter Hunter Baumgardt joins Jake Herman to discuss some of the MLB's mid-season surprises and more.

They break down Jacob Misiorowski's dominant first half, share which surprising contenders might have the most staying power, and predict which struggling teams could climb back into the AL Wild Card Race.


NHL Offseason Storylines and Potential Texas Expansion with Katie Florio
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Last Monday at 9:59 PM

Jake Herman is joined by Katie Florio from the Capitals Radio Network and Monumental Sports Network to talk all things hockey, including the league's potential expansion to Austin or Houston, a flurry of trades before and during the NHL Draft, and questions looming as free agency officially begins later this week.


Previewing Serena Williams' Wimbledon Return with Matt Futterman
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Last Saturday at 3:15 AM

Matt Futterman, a bestselling author and senior tennis writer from The Athletic, joins Jake Herman for a conversation on all things Wimbledon ahead of the start of Monday's matches. 

They discuss the reasons behind Serena Williams' return to the court, preview her potential early-round opponents, and break down why some of the favorites in the women's draw are struggling for form.

On the men's side, Matt shares why Jannik Sinner enters Wimbledon as an overwhelming favorite but the American men may be able to capitalize on recent grass-court success and some distance in the draw.


NHL Exploring Texas, LaMelo Ball Traded, Serena Returning at Wimbledon
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Last Saturday at 2:45 AM

Jake Herman hosts the show, covering a wide range of topics from the NHL's exploration of expanding into Austin or Houston, the NBA's accelerating trade market, the USMNT's loss to Turkiye in the World Cup, and Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon.

Guests include The Sporting News and On SI hockey reporter Jennifer Streeter, Dallas Cowboys reporter Tommy Yarrish, tennis reporter and author Matt Futterman, and AM 1300 The Zone's Cameron Parker!







World Cup Storylines, NBA Draft Analysis, Texas Baseball Transfers
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06/25/2026

Jake Herman hosts the show, bringing you the latest on the FIFA World Cup, the NBA Draft including some of last night's surprising trades, and other stories from around MLB, the WNBA and more.

Eric Goodman joins Jake from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss the ongoing action in the World Cup, from Messi's age-defying greatness, to the optimism surrounding the USMNT, and everything in between.

Eric shares what Pocchetino and the US team still have to prove in the tournament, how they should approach tonight's final group stage match against Turkiye, and which...


FIFA World Cup Storylines with Eric Goodman
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06/25/2026

Eric Goodman joins Jake Herman from FIFA's International Broadcast Center in Dallas to discuss the ongoing action in the World Cup, from Messi's age-defying greatness, to the optimism surrounding the USMNT, and everything in between.

Eric shares what Pocchetino and the US team still have to prove in the tournament, how they should approach tonight's final group stage match against Turkiye, and which underdog victories have impressed him the most thus far.


The Wizards' Crazy Offseason, Other NBA Draft Takeaways with Ben Robertson
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06/24/2026

Ben Robertson from Wizards Daily joins Jake Herman to break down the Wizards' crazy offseason, including Trae Young's big contract, Anthony Davis and Tre Johnson's short-term outlooks, and the selection of AJ Dybantsa with the number 1 pick.

They also discuss some of their favorite picks from the rest of the draft and weigh the impact of the Mavericks and Spurs' selections based on their needs.


Analyzing the Mavericks' Draft with Christian Clark
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06/24/2026

Christian Clark from The Athletic joins Jake Herman to discuss the Mavericks' hire of Dusty May and the role he played in the team's selection of Michigan forward Morez Johnson ahead of consensus at number 9 overall. 

They also examine how Cooper Flagg might be impacted by the team's two draft-day selections and which forwards may be dealt before the season begins after the team's new additions.


NBA Draft Reactions, NHL Exploring Second Texas Team, USA World Cup Opponent Revealed
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06/24/2026

Jake Herman takes a deep dive into last night's first round of the NBA Draft, analyzing the top picks including the landing spot with the Bulls for Texas' Dailyn Swain.

Christian Clark from The Athletic joins the show to discuss the Mavericks' hire of Dusty May and the role he played in the team's selection of Michigan forward Morez Johnson ahead of consensus at number 9 overall. 

Ben Robertson from Wizards Daily then joins Jake to break down the Wizards' crazy offseason, including Trae Young's big contract, Anthony Davis and Tre Johnson's short-term outlooks, and the selection o...


MLB Mid-Season Storylines and Tales from the Dominican Republic with Gene Watson
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06/23/2026

Gene Watson from the Chicago White Sox front office joins Craig Way for a conversation on all things Major League Baseball, including the White Sox benefitting from Kyle Teel's return, life in the Dominican Republic, Jacob Misiorowski's success, mid-season awards leaders, and more!

Plus, Gene reacts to the Oklahoma Sooners' national championship victory and the viral Red Sox fan rant aired on yesterday's show.


NBA Draft Preview, OU Wins College Baseball World Series, Craig's Vacation Begins
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06/23/2026

Craig Way and Jake Herman recap last night's action in the College World Series, look ahead to tonight's NBA Draft, and discuss other topics including Major League Baseball on this edition of the show -- the final episode before Craig's annual offseason vacation! 

Gene Watson joins the show to talk all things MLB during the second hour of the show.

Ty Harrington joins for two segments in the final hour to wrap up he and Craig's coverage of the 2026 College Baseball season and discuss Oklahoma's victory over UNC in Omaha to conclude the year.


US Open Recap with Cameron Parker
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06/22/2026

Cameron Parker joins The Craig Way Show to discuss the weekend's action at The US Open, where Wyndham Clark held off Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, and the New York crowd to win his second major championship.

Plus, a look ahead to the upcoming British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.


Clark Hangs on at US Open, Mavs Hire May, Messi Makes More History
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06/22/2026

Craig Way and Jake Herman cover topics across the world of sports on this Monday edition of the show!

Cameron Parker joins to discuss the weekend's action at The US Open, where Wyndham Clark held off Sam Burns, Scottie Scheffler, and the New York crowd to win his second major championship.

Craig and Jake also set the stage for Team USA's potential path forward at the FIFA World Cup and discuss more history for Lionel Messi, who scored a brace against Austria in Arlington today.

They also react to the Mavericks hiring Dusty May...


Breaking Down MLB's Surprise Contenders with Gene Watson
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06/18/2026

Chicago White Sox personnel director Gene Watson joins the show from the Dominican Republic to discuss the landscape across Major League Baseball with the All-Star Break still a month away. Which surprising contenders -- including the White Sox, Nationals, and Cardinals -- might buy at the trade deadline?


Texas' Offseason Begins, Craig's '94 World Cup Memories, MLB Surprise Contenders
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06/18/2026

Craig Way and Jake Herman cover stories across the world of sports on this Thursday edition of the program.

Jim Schlossnagle caught up with "The Morning Kickoff" this morning to discuss his team's run in Omaha and look ahead to the offseason, and we bring you that conversation on this show as well.

With the FIFA World Cup heading towards the middle portion of the Group Stage, Craig and Jake discuss which teams have impressed them the most thus far. Craig also shares his fond memories of broadcasting the 1994 World Cup on the radio in Dallas...


Texas Baseball's Season Ends, Softball's Transfer Haul, World Cup Heating Up
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06/17/2026

Jake Herman hosts the show, breaking down last night's season-ending loss to Georgia for UT Baseball at the College World Series in Omaha. Plus, the FIFA World Cup is in full swing, Texas Softball lands another impactful transfer, and the MLB Trade Deadline is creeping closer. Guests include Cameron Parker, Evan Vieth and Andrew Haynes on today's edition of the show!


Texas Softball Lands Top Transfer Isa Torres, Offseason Breakdown with Andrew Haynes
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06/17/2026

With Texas Softball coming off back-to-back national championships, Mike White has been busy in the transfer portal. The Lonhgorns landed Isa Torres, the sport's top transfer, earlier today and Longhorn softball play-by-play broadcaster Andrew Haynes discusses the news with Jake Herman on the show.


What's Next for UT Baseball with Evan Vieth
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06/17/2026

InsideTexas' Evan Vieth joins Jake Herman for a conversation after Texas Baseball's season-ending loss to Georgia at the College World Series in Omaha.

They discuss what the team's top offseason priorities are, the perils of the sport's calendar regarding the transfer portal, and how different the 2027 team may look.


Texas Stays Alive in Omaha, US Open Golf Preview, Sorsby Goes Pro
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06/16/2026

Jake Herman and Cameron Parker open the show by discussing Texas' victory over Alabama in the College World Series, setting up a win-or-go-home game against Georgia this evening on 103.1 FM and the iHeart Radio App. Plus, a preview of the US Open Golf Championship, the latest surrounding Brendan Sorsby, the FIFA Wporld Cup, Steve Sarkisian's comments about Arch Manning's potential 2027 return, and other news and notes from around the Forty Acres and the College World Series.

Craig Way hosts the last hour of the show from Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, previewing tonight's game with Roger Wallace and...


US Open Golf Preview with Cameron Parker
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06/16/2026

With the US Open coming to Shinnecock Hills this weekend, Cameron Parker and Jake Herman discuss the biggest storylines surrounding the tournament, including the course design, weather conditions, Scottie Scheffler's quest for the career grand slam, and other contenders Cameron is keeping an eye on.


Texas-Georgia College World Series Preview, Football Schedule and Recruiting Latest
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06/12/2026

Jake Herman hosts teh show, bringing you an in-depth preview of Texas' College World Series opener against Georgia tomorrow night as well as the rest of the matchups in Omaha. Hear soundbites from Jim Schlossnagle and others as the Longhorns prepare. 

The Spurs head home to try and extend the NBA Finals tomorrow night, and Jake shares why this Finals series has been historically close and what it might mean moving forward.

Plus, Texas football lands two four-star recruits on the defensive line, the schedule now includes time slots for each game this fall, and Brendan S...


Football Recruiting Notes, Brendan Sorsby's Ruling, and Omaha Breakdown with CJ Vogel
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06/12/2026

On Texas Football Insider and Recruiting Analyst CJ Vogel joins Jake Herman on the show to break down the early slate of action in Omaha leading up to Texas' Saturday night opener against Georgia.

They also discuss the Longhorns' latest commitments from defensive linemen Kasi Currie and JaBarrius Garror and update the status of top-ranked wide receiver commit Easton Royal.

Plus, CJ shares his thoughts on the USMNT in the World Cup and Brendan Sorsby's eligibility and the backlash against Texas Tech.


College World Series Matchup Previews with Evan Vieth
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06/12/2026

InsideTexas' Evan Vieth joins Jake Herman for a conversation on all things College World Series. They break down Texas' matchup with Georgia and debate which team needs the win more, as well as a preview of potential second-round opponents Oklahoma and Alabama.


Live From Omaha: NCAA Baseball State of the Game, Georgia Press Conference, Miracle in Manhattan
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06/11/2026

Jake Herman hosts the first hour of the program, bringing you soundbites and analysis from the Knicks' historic comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals and Jim Schlossnagle's conversation with "The Morning Kickoff" earlier today.

Craig joins for the second and third hours live from Omaha as we bring you the NCAA's "State of the Game" press conference and comments from Georgia players and coaches ahead of their matchup with Texas on Saturday night.


World Cup Preview and Austin FC's Coaching Shakeup with Eric Goodman
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06/11/2026

The Austin Chronicle's Eric Goodman visits from the FIFA World Cup's International Broadcast Center to up on Austin FC's new head coach hire of Josh Curtin before sharing his preview of the USMNT and other competing nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off Thursday afternoon.


Latest on Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility and Backlash with Shehan Jeyarajah
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06/10/2026

Shehan Jeyarajah from CBS Sports joins to discuss the latest surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction granted by a judge that grants him eligibility to play next season.

They also discuss the future of the NCAA and its enforcement in the wake of the court ruling and how Texas Tech may respond to backlash from around the Big 12.


Brendan Sorsby Saga, World Cup Preview, Spurs Hope to Even Series
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06/10/2026

Jake Herman hosts the show while Craig is en route to Omaha with the UT Baseball game on this Wednesday episode.

Shehan Jeyarajah from CBS Sports joins to discuss the latest surrounding Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's temporary injunction granted by a judge that grants him eligibility to play next season.

The Austin Chronicle's Eric Goodman visits to catch up on Austin FC's new head coach hire of Josh Curtin before sharing his preview of the USMNT and other competing nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off tomorrow afternoon.

Spurs Radio Network...


Texas-Georgia Slated for Omaha, Knicks' Officiating Gripes
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06/09/2026

Craig Way and Jake Herman recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals and discuss stories from around College Baseball on this edition of the show! They cover Sam Cozart's NCBWA Freshman Pitcher of the Year award, the Knicks' complaints over last night's officiating, and other topics.

Georgia play-by-play voice Jeff Dantzler joins Craig to talk all things Georgia baseball in anticipation of Saturday night's Texas-Georgia matchup in Omaha at the College World Series.

They discuss several storylines and key players in the matchup, which will be the first of the season between the two teams, as well...


Texas-Georgia Baseball Preview with Jeff Dantzler
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06/09/2026

Georgia play-by-play voice Jeff Dantzler joins Craig to talk all things Georgia baseball in anticipation of Saturday night's Texas-Georgia matchup in Omaha at the College World Series.

They discuss several storylines and key players in the matchup, which will be the first of the season between the two teams, as well as an overview of the rest of the eight-team field.


Baseball Punches Ticket to Omaha, Softball Wins Back-to-Back Titles
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06/08/2026

Craig Way and Jake Herman recap a thrilling weekend in Longhorn sports, with Baseball punching its ticket to Omaha in a Super Regional Sweep and Softball winning its second consecutive National Championship in Oklahoma City. Today's show features a highlight montage from each series, soundbites from Longhorn players and coaches, and analysis of the biggest moments you might have missed.

UT Softball play-by-play voice Andrew Haynes joins Craig to recap Texas Softball's title defense at the Women's College World Series last weekend. They discuss the clutch performances in the circle and at the plate, reflect on the accomplishments...


Texas Softball National Championship Recap with Andrew Haynes
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06/08/2026

UT Softball play-by-play voice Andrew Haynes joins Craig Way to recap Texas Softball's title defense at the Women's College World Series last weekend. They discuss the clutch performances in the circle and at the plate, reflect on the accomplishments of an impactful senior class, and look ahead to next season's roster.


Previewing Texas vs Oregon Super Regional, Texas Softball Are 2x National Champions, NBA Finals
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06/05/2026

On this edition of The Craig Way Show, Craig Way previews the Texas vs Oregon baseball super regional, celebrates Texas Softball winning the Women's College World Series, discusses the NBA Finals and more. It's all here on The Craig Way Show!


Softball Sets up TTU Rematch, Baseball Sweeps Regional, NBA Finals Approaching
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06/02/2026

Jake Herman hosts the show, bringing you highlights and soundbites from UT Softball's two victories en route to the WCWS Championship Series.

There's also a highlight montage and plenty to discuss when it comes to UT Baseball, who will host Oregon in the Super Regionals beginning this Saturday. Jake takes a look at the Super Regional matchups and shares the updated game times for Texas this weekend.

Mitch Johnson takes the podium on Media Day for the NBA Finals and discusses the way teams have defended Victor Wembanyama. Jake takes a look behind some of the...


Austin Regional Recap with Ty Harrington
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06/02/2026

Former Texas State Head Coach Ty Harrington joins Craig Way to discuss last weekend's action at the Austin Regional and share their takeaways from Texas' three victories over Holy Cross, Tarleton State, and UCSB.

They also look across the national landscape at an upset-filled Regional round and break down some of the upcoming Super Regional matchups in the bracket.