Westwood One Sports Night

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Nightly, 11p-3a ET  When the day ends, the conversation begins. Westwood One Sports Night  brings you the best of late-night sports talk - unfiltered, interactive, and always in the moment. Hosted by Josh Graham and Lynnell Willingham, this podcast blends Josh’s distinctive national voice and thought-provoking perspective with Lynnell’s undeniable energy and tell-it-to-your-face mentality. Together, they ignite spirited, opinion-packed discussions on the NFL, NBA, college football, and the trending stories fans can’t stop talking about. With listener calls, marquee guests, and authentic back-and-forth, Westwood One Sports Night feels like the ultimate after-hours hangout for passionate fans - now avail...

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Team USA Wins Group D!
Today at 7:03 AM

Josh Graham reacts to Team USA beating Australia and advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup. Josh discusses the importance of winning the group for the USMNT. Josh shares why Xander Schauffele should win the US Open this weekend. JP Dellacamera, Fox Sports, joins to discuss Team USA. Mike Maniscalco, Hurricanes PxP, on the Hurricanes winning the Stanley Cup.

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Scottie Scheffler vs US Open
Yesterday at 7:03 AM

Josh Graham discusses why Scottie Scheffler is struggling so much at the US Open. Josh discusses some potential changes to baseball's development roads. Josh shares some of the best moments from the Knicks championship parade. Josh wonders how the USMNT will handle a hobbled Christian Pulisic.

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Darryn Peterson or Cam Boozer?
Last Thursday at 7:04 AM

Josh Graham and Lynnell Willingham discuss the possible scenarios for AJ Dybantsa in next week's NBA Draft and how that impacts the rest of the draft. They discuss the biggest matchups in the World Cup. Josh gives his favorite pick for this weekend's US Open. Lynnell explains why he thinks the Dallas Cowboys could do damage in the NFC.

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Lynnell Willingham: WEMBLAYYY!
Last Wednesday at 7:08 AM

Lynnell Willingham reacts to Messi's first World Cup hat trick, discusses sports records that will never be touched, breaks down the latest Giannis trade rumors surrounding Boston and Miami, and tries to make sense of Wemby going from hero to villain over the course of the NBA post season.

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Lynnell Willingham: Texas Tech Is The Biggest Loser of Sorsby Scandal
Last Tuesday at 7:10 AM

Lynnell Willingham reacts to the news that Brendan Sorsby is parting ways with Texas Tech to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft, breaks down the punishment that should be handed down to him from the NFL, NBA writer for The Athletic, Law Murray, joins the show to discuss perceptions of Wemby after the NBA Finals and whether or not it's a big deal that Darryn Peterson is only working out for the Washington Wizards, and Lynnell rattles off the six NFL teams that make the most sense for Brendan Sorsby.

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Johnny Ballgame: The Most SHOCKING NBA Finals Result in a LONG Time
Last Monday at 7:04 AM

6.14.26 Johnny Ballgame starts the show by discussing the New York Knicks winning the NBA Championship over the San Antonio Spurs. How will this series ultimately be remembered? Will the Knicks be remembered as a legendary team? Will the Spurs go down as chokers? Can the United State’s Men’s National Team go on a dramatic run in the World Cup and lead to more interest in soccer in the country? Is College Football losing its luster with NIL, the transfer portal, and Group of 6 schools getting pushed back? Should Brendan Sorsby be allowed to play this season and how...


Mike Wickett: Mitch Johnson COST the Spurs a Championship
Last Monday at 3:05 AM

6.14.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing the New York Knicks finally winning an NBA Championship, their first since 1973. How special of a title was this? How critical has Jalen Brunson been to the project? Was the season a disappointment for the Spurs and Victory Wembanyama. Did Mitch Johnson cost the Spurs with his horrible coaching and substitution patterns? Did the Spurs make a mistake trading for De’Aaron Fox? Chuck Freimund from Locked on Brewers joins Mike to discuss the incredible story that is Jacob Misiorowski. Mike, Stu, and Mando then “Rank Stuff.” This week, they rank the best s...


Josh Graham Show: It's All Fixed
Last Monday at 12:41 AM

Josh Graham explains how the New York Knicks were a team of destiny, tells why Cam Boozer might end up going as the number one pick in the NBA Draft, breaks down why he expects the Carolina Hurricanes to finish off the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Finals tonight, discusses the crazy things we've seen happen so far in this sports year, and Jonelle Clark, wife of late App State head coach, Shawn Clark, joins the show to discuss his legacy after leading recovery efforts during Hurricane Helene, upsetting Texas A&M in College Station in 2022, and...


Lynnell Willingham: There Is NO Face of the NBA
Last Sunday at 4:35 PM

6.14.26 Lynnell Willingham breaks down the Knicks championship win over the Spurs in five games. Why is there no face of the NBA now? How were the Knicks able to get it done? How did the Spurs lose and who's the most to blame? Which one of these teams makes it back to the finals? Where does Jalen Brunson rank in the pantheon of New York athletes? Say What: the best audio in the world of sports.

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Carlos With A K: The Knicks Won...Now What?
Last Sunday at 1:37 PM

6.14.26 Karlos Ortiz / Carlos with a K explains why Knicks fans should cherish this championship and why the Knicks aren't coming back. Are we sure the Spurs will make it back to the finals? Are the Thunder about to make a massive move after their loss? David Shepard, Host on NBA Radio SiriusXM joins the show. Sunday Selections.

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John Lund: Knicks Win it All and New York Is Going Crazy!
Last Sunday at 7:03 AM

John Lund reacts to the New York Knicks winning their first title in 53 years. Chaos broke out in New York following the win.

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Mike Wickett: Knicks Spurs Down to the Wire
Last Sunday at 3:36 AM

Mike Wickett reacts to NBA Finals game 5, talks NFL, World Cup, and more.

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Josh Graham Show: Gotta Play By The Rules
Last Sunday at 12:44 AM

Josh Graham explains why the comp for these NBA Finals is when Dallas beat Lebron James and the Miami Heat for a title back in 2011, explains why the NFL equivalent to the USA in the World Cup is the Jacksonville Jaguars, reacts to people taking up for Brendan Sorsby after he was made allowed to play for Texas Tech in 2026, reveals his list of the top five Steven Spielberg movies of all time, and WD and Josh discuss Taylor Swifts MSG wedding in Unusual Questions.

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Lynnell Willingham: A Star Was Born in US Soccer
06/13/2026

6.13.26 Lynnell Willingham says get used to the name Folarin Balogun. With the electric start to the USMNT's World Cup run, which title would mean more to you: your team or country? How much would it cost you to follow the World Cup? If you could attend any sporting event, which would it be? Emory Hunt, CBS Sports HQ joins the show. How will the Spurs respond in game 5? Say What: the best audio in the world of sports.

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Nick Ashooh: USMNT World Cup Opener Win Brings Buzz To US
06/13/2026

6.13.26 Nick Ashooh wonders does this opener change the conversation about USMNT's ceiling this summer. Has Victor Wembenyama become the villain? Does LeBron have a strong free agency market? Can the Spurs recover in this series? How does Patrick Mahomes new deal affect the QB market? Is Brandon Aiyuk already a Commander?

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Team USA Has An Identity
06/13/2026

Josh Graham reacts to Team USA defeating Paraguay in their World Cup opener. Josh discusses the health of college sports and the impact Brendan Sorsby's gambling saga has on college sports. Nicole Auerbach, NBC Sports, joins to discuss Brendan Sorsby and the Big 12's handling of the gambling saga. Josh discusses whether or not the San Antonio Spurs can comeback from a 3-1 deficit.

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Denton Day: Brendan Sorsby Roundtable was RIDICULOUS
06/12/2026

Denton Day reacts to the roundtable discussion regarding Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, who received an injunction from a retired judge, allowing him to play for Texas Tech despite betting on games his own team played in. The comments were ridiculous and shocking.

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The Knicks Take Control of the NBA Finals
06/11/2026

Josh Graham and Lynnell Willingham react to an incredible Game 4 comeback from the New York Knicks to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals. They discuss what this kind of loss does to Victor Wembanyama. They react to the play of Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby in the second half.

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Brandon Aiyuk Shoots on the 49ers...AGAIN
06/10/2026

Lynnell Willingham reacts to the latest video message from Brandon Aiyuk taking shots at his current team. Lynnell discusses the QB battles in Cleveland and Minnesota. Lynnell previews Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Gary Washburn joins. Vic Tarfur joins.

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Spurs Take Game 3
06/09/2026

Lynnell Willingham reacts to Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Lynnell discusses the environment and Madison Square Garden living up to the hype. Lynnell is floored that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby was granted eligibility for the 2026 season.

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Johnny Ballgame: The Spurs are TOO YOUNG
06/08/2026

6.7.26 Johnny Ballgame starts the show by discussing the NBA Finals as the New York Knicks are up 2-0 over the San Antonio Spurs. Is the series over? How big of a moment is this for New York? What are the expectations for Victor Wembanyama in Game 3? Can the United States compete in the World Cup? Can the Bucs be blamed for not wanting to pay Baker Mayfield?

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Mike Wickett: Spurs Winning Games 3 and 4 Would Be Best for NBA
06/08/2026

6.7.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing the New York Knicks and their 2-0  lead over the Spurs in the NBA Finals. What would be better for the league? A New York sweep or a long series?  How did Jalen Brunson become this good of an NBA Player? Could the Chicago Bears actually leave Illinois for Indiana? Just how good will the Los Angeles Rams be now after trading for Myles Garrett? Did they trade too much to get him? Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School joins the show. How have the Knicks gotten to this point? What have th...


Denton Day: San Antonio Is Turning This Thing Around
06/07/2026

Denton Day tells why people should not be writing off the San Antonio after going down 2-0 to the Knicks, explains why it is not worth it for Donald Trump to attend games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals at MSG, Gabe Lacques, of USA Today, joins the show to discuss where things stand with Tarik Scubal's rehab and the Detroit Tigers, and Denton reacts to Brandon Aiyuk attacking the Niners on Instagram and what that means for his future in San Francisco.

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Lynnell Willingham: The Patriots Still Won't Make the Playoffs
06/07/2026

6.7.26 Lynnell Willingham says the AJ Brown trade makes New England better, but it's not enough to contend with the AFC. What's the Patriots' biggest deterrent to their success? Did the Eagles take a step back in the NFC? What should be the number one goal for the Browns this year? Should the Rams be penciled in to the Super Bowl? Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated joins the show. Say What: the best audio in sports and a Cup of Joe to Go.

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Elijah Campbell: The Spurs Have a KAT Problem
06/07/2026

6.7.26 Elijah Campbell says San Antonio has no answer for Karl Anthony Towns in this series. Who's the real loser of the AJ Brown trade? Are we witnessing what could possibly be the best individual season any player has had in any sport in North American sports history? Should the Rams the biggest favorite ever? MLB Squeeze Plays and Sunday Selections.

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John Lund: Knicks are Doing What?!?!?
06/07/2026

6.6.26 John Lund starts the show by discussing the New York Knicks and their stunning performance against Wemby and the San Antonio Spurs so far in the NBA Finals. What to make of the World Cup starting this week and if the United States stands a chance or if they will disappoint. Is the trade system in Major League Baseball broken? What to make of Aaron Judge suffering yet another injury. Gerald Brown of SiriusXM NBA Radio joins the show to talk NBA Finals and why Mike Brown deserves credit. Are the Los Angeles Rams the clear favorites after trading...


Mike Wickett: Wemby Has Been DISAPPOINTING
06/07/2026

6.6.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing the New York Knicks getting out to a 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. How much blame does Victory Wembanyama deserve? Are you with Jalen Brunson in terms of sports superstitions? Greg Beachum of the Associated Press joins Mike to discuss the Rams trading for Myles Garrett. Did the Rams give up too much? What is their ceiling? Why did they draft Ty Simpson? Will Aaron Donald come back? Dexter Henry of the New York Post joins Mike to discuss the Knicks going up 2-0 in the...


John Mallory: The Knicks Have Forgot How To Lose
06/07/2026

John Mallory explains why he doesn't think it's a physical reason why the Knicks are up 2-0 on the Spurs, breaks down the latest contract dispute between Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, poses the question of who the greatest athletes we've ever seen play in person are, and takes caller suggestions on which non-soccer players could compile a World Cup winning roster for USA.

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Lynnell Willingham: The Knicks Take Control of the Finals
06/06/2026

6.6.26 Lynnell Willingham explains what went right for the Knicks and how game 2 got away from the Spurs. Who deserves credit for New York's run? Why is Victor Wembenyama being passive? Are the finals over? How can San Antonio make a comeback? Are the Yankees cooked without Aaron Judge? Chris Miles, NBA TV joins the show. Say What: the best audio in the world of sports.

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Nick Ashooh: Wemby is Showing His Age
06/06/2026

6.6.26 Nick Ashooh says Victor Wembenyama has looked like a 22 year old in this series. Who is the finals MVP so far? Are we staring down a Knicks sweep? Are the Thunder primed to make a big trade this offseason? Can anyone in the west catch OKC or San Antonio? Why does the Bears move to Indiana feel so weird?

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Denton Day: Victor Wembanyama Comes up SHORT, Knicks on Verge of HISTORY
06/06/2026

Denton Day reacts to a thrilling game two of the NBA Finals, where the Knicks took a 2-0 series lead following a late-game sequence of blunders from Victor Wembanyama.

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Hurricanes Take Game 2!
06/05/2026

Josh Graham reacts to Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights. Josh discusses how loaded the AFC is and wonders who is the best team in the conference. He discusses Adam Silver's comments on the NBA Finals.

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The Knicks take Game 1
06/04/2026

Josh Graham and Lynnell Willingham react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals. They discuss Russell Wilson retiring from the NFL and taking his talents to TV. They discuss Caleb Williams getting the Madden Cover and whether or not the "Madden Curse" is still real. B Daht joins.

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Denton Day: Browns Didn't Shop Myles Garrett, The Eagles HATED AJ Brown
06/03/2026

Denton Day is in for Lynnell, and he gets more into the stunning Myles Garrett trade, which now appears the Browns weren't actually shopping him much prior. Denton wonders what is really going on in Cleveland.

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Denton Day: The Rams Are ALL IN with Myles Garrett
06/02/2026

Denton Day is in for Lynnell Willingham and he reacts to the two major trades that went down in the NFL. He says the time is now for the Rams to win another Super Bowl after trading for Myles Garrett.

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Johnny Ballgame: Wemby is GOLIATH
06/01/2026

05.31.26 Johnny Ballgame starts the show by discussing Wemby and the Spurs making the NBA Finals. What is Wemby’s ceiling, specifically off of the basketball court? Who is under the most pressure in the NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks? What is a franchise QB and do you need one to win a Super Bowl? Could the SEC break away from the NCAA and start its own league?

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Josh Graham Show: Not Even Supposed To Be Here
06/01/2026

Josh Graham tells why Sam Presti is in a career defining moment after the Thunder were eliminated by the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, explains why Team USA is no threat in the World Cup, tells what the New York Knicks will have to do to have a chance against the Spurs in the NBA Finals, Sean McDonough, of ESPN, joins the show ahead of calling the Stanley Cup Final to tell whether or not the Canes would be one of the greatest hockey teams ever if they end up winning it all over Vegas, and Josh discusses...


Mike Wickett: Do the Thunder have a MAJOR PROBLEM?
06/01/2026

05.31.26 Mike Wickett starts the show by discussing the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder following their Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Do they need to move on from Chet Holmgren? Jake Asman from ESPN NY and the Jets Collective Podcast joins Mike to talk Knicks and Jets. Are the Spurs and Wemby about to go on a dynastic run coming up? Mike Dempsey from the Jaguars Radio Network joins Mike to talk Jaguars outlook this season. Mike and producer Stu play This or That on the biggest stories in all of sports. Do the Knicks...


Pete Sousa: Knicks vs Spurs is a Golden Parachute for the NBA
05/31/2026

5.31.26 Pete Sousa explains the NBA finals matchup between New York and San Antonio is everything the league hoped for. Is this just the beginning for Victor Wembenyama? What's next for the Thunder? Which college coach deserves some credit for the Knicks success? Paul Biancardi, ESPN National Recruiting Director joins the show. Say What, the best audio in sports. Will Texas vs Tech Tech week 1 actually happen? Shehan Jeyarajah, CBS Sports National College Football Writer joins the show. A Cup of Joe to Go.

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Elijah Campbell: Ok...So The Spurs Won the West!
05/31/2026

5.31.26 Elijah Campbell breaks down the Spurs game 7 win over the Thunder. Will history repeat itself in Spurs vs Knicks? Is Jordan Love a top 10 QB? Why is Brendan Sorsby a cautionary tale? NFL Quick Hitters and Sunday Selections.

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