On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie dives into one of the biggest controversies in the WNBA, breaking down the situation between Sophie Cunningham and DeJonai Carrington—and why the league’s players may need to start thinking more like business partners rather than individual brands.

Then, Maggie shifts to the NFL and explores growing backlash toward the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen. Are NFL fans experiencing “Bills fatigue”? Has Josh Allen received too much praise without winning a Super Bowl? Maggie examines the narratives, expectations, and pressure surrounding one of the league’s biggest stars.

Later, Mike Sando of The Athletic joins the show to discuss his annual NFL quarterback tiers, based on conversations with dozens of league decision-makers. How do the NFL’s top quarterbacks stack up?

Topics include:

Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Jalen Hurts

Where rising QBs like Caleb Williams and Shedeur Sanders fit

What NFL insiders really think about elite quarterbacks

The criteria that separate Tier 1 QBs from the rest

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1:10 WNBA controversies growing the league?

9:10 Is Buffalo Bills fatigue leading to Josh Allen backlash?  

15:10 Mike Sando joins the show! Why there is more pressure on Andy Reid than Patrick Mahomes now

17:10 Josh Allen is a tier 1 QB, Lamar Jackson is Tier 2, why?  

22:03 Joe Burrow stays Tier 1 despite injuries

23:00 NFL defenses don't respect Jalen Hurts

27:18 CJ Stroud plummets, are his issues fixable?  

30:34 What is the ceiling for Sheduer Sanders?  

32:51 Why everyone loves Dak Prescott now

34:00 The next big QB to ascend is...Tyler Shough?

This episode is packed with WNBA insight, NFL debate, and exclusive analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.

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#WNBA #JoshAllen #BuffaloBills #NFL #MikeSando #QuarterbackTiers #LamarJackson #JoeBurrow #JalenHurts #CalebWilliams #ShedeurSanders #SophieCunningham #DeJonaiCarrington #SportsPodcast #MustWinGame

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On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie dives into why she’s fading the Los Angeles Rams as Super Bowl favorites heading into the NFL season.

Are the Rams being overhyped? Maggie breaks down the biggest concerns, including the aging core of key players, a brutal travel schedule that could wear the team down, and questions surrounding Puka Nacua after a less-than-ideal offseason. If you’re looking for sharp NFL analysis and bold predictions, this is a must-listen.

Then, Maggie is joined by Matt Iseman—host of American Ninja Warrior and the new host of Front Office Sports Tonight—for a wide-ranging interview covering the biggest stories in sports and culture today.

Topics include:

Why sports may be the last true shared cultural experience

Aaron Rodgers and the ongoing conversation around sports and politics

Tom Brady’s evolving role in sports and entertainment, including WWE buzz

Behind-the-scenes stories from American Ninja Warrior

The current state of sports media and where it’s headed

This episode blends sharp NFL insight with big-picture sports conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.

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1:00 why Maggie is fading the LA RAMS

2:42 reasons why LA could be vulnerable

4:01 Puka Nacua has had a bad offseason

6:30 The LA Rams travel schedule this season is unforgiving  

12:02 Aaron Donald, media star?  

14:02 Matt Iseman joins the show to talk about his new show Front Office Sports Tonight

19:00 behind the scenes at American Ninja Warrior

23:47 Matt is also a doctor, here's a funny story about that

26:48 Matt and Maggie play a game called "Can't Look? Can't Look Away?" about Aaron Rodgers, the Dodgers, LeBron James, and more!

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#LARams #NFL #AaronRodgers #TomBrady #PukaNacua #MattIseman #AmericanNinjaWarrior #FrontOfficeSports #NFLPredictions #SportsPodcast #MustWinGame #SuperBowl #FootballAnalysis

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On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie is joined by sports broadcaster Chris Rose (Jomboy Media & NFL Network) for a wide-ranging conversation covering the biggest stories in sports right now.

We start with the MLB Trade Deadline, where the Los Angeles Dodgers made the blockbuster move of the summer by acquiring ace Tarik Skubal. Does this move make the Dodgers the clear World Series favorite—or would Chris still take the rest of the field?

Plus:

Then, Chris takes us inside Dallas Cowboys training camp, where he spoke with Jerry Jones, Dak Prescott, and CeeDee Lamb. Is the hype in Dallas actually real this year? Chris explains why the Cowboys could be true contenders if their defense takes even a modest step forward, given how explosive their offense already is.

We also dive into one of the most fascinating storylines in the NFL right now: the Cleveland Browns quarterback battle.

Why Shedeur Sanders should WIN the Browns QB job:

Is Cleveland overthinking this? Maggie and Chris break down why Sanders might give the Browns their best chance to stabilize the position—and potentially surprise people this season.

Time stamps

2:11 Dodgers feeling the weight of the world? 

5:34 the problem with small market MLB teams

10:16 The Yankees did not do enough at the trade deadline

11:37 The Boston Red Sox trade for Adley Rauschman, does it put them over the top in the American League? 

13:02 Pete Crow Armstrong has an unpopular opinion about Babe Ruth

14:02 Maggie’s unpopular opinion leaves Chris stunned

16:28 Is the optimism around the Dallas Cowboys warranted? 

19:46 Why Chris wants to see Shedeur Sanders win the quarterback battle in Cleveland 

If you’re a baseball fan, NFL fan, or just love smart, opinionated sports talk—this episode is a must-watch.

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Are the Los Angeles Dodgers becoming baseball’s next great dynasty—and is that actually GOOD for the sport?

On this episode of *A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray*, we break down why the Dodgers acquiring Tarik Skubal could create a true MLB villain—and why dynasties and dominant teams are exactly what baseball needs right now.

Plus, serious questions about the New York Yankees after acquiring Luis Garcia Jr. from the Nationals. He’s having a breakout season—but can he handle the pressure of New York? And what does this move say about the health and future of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton?

We also dive into Aaron Rodgers entering what could be his final NFL season—and why he appears to be shifting away from controversy and toward legacy, leadership, and unity.

And finally, a surprising take: why Tony Romo might actually be BETTER in sports media once he’s no longer calling NFL games.

🔥 Topics Covered:

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* Dodgers trade for Tarik Skubal & MLB dynasties 00:41

* Yankees trade concerns: Luis Garcia Jr analysis 6:42

* Aaron Judge & Giancarlo Stanton injury implications 9:08

* How the New York Mets season can get even worse 11:59  

* Aaron Rodgers legacy and public image shift 15:39  

* Tony Romo’s future in sports media 18:52

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#MLB #Dodgers #Yankees #AaronRodgers #NFL #SportsPodcast #BaseballNews #TonyRomo

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It's one of the busiest weeks on the sports calendar, and **Andrew "McLovin" Perloff** joins Maggie Gray on **A Must Win Game** to break down every major headline from the NFL and MLB and College Football

The show begins with the latest drama surrounding the San Francisco 49ers and what it means for one of the NFL's biggest contenders heading into the season. Maggie and McLovin also react to the news involving Tony Romo and discuss the biggest winners, losers, and surprises from NFL training camp.

Plus:

* Are the Los Angeles Dodgers making the most aggressive move of the MLB Trade Deadline by pursuing Tarik Skubal?

* Which NFL team has the easiest quarterback competition in football?

* How have the Cleveland Browns suddenly become one of the NFL's most drama-free organizations?

* Why are the Dallas Cowboys suddenly becoming everyone's favorite sleeper team again?

* The biggest takeaways from College Football Media Days and what they mean for the upcoming season.

*Is the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry dead? 

Topics include:

* Tarik Skubal

* Los Angeles Dodgers

* MLB Trade Deadline

* San Francisco 49ers

* Kyle Shanahan

* Tony Romo

* Dallas Cowboys

* Dak Prescott

* Cleveland Browns

* NFL Training Camp

* NFL News

* College Football Media Days

* Andrew "McLovin" Perloff

* Maggie Gray

* A Must Win Game

* NFL Podcast

* MLB Podcast

* Sports Podcast

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#NFL #MLB #Dodgers #TarikSkubal #Cowboys #49ers #Browns #TonyRomo #NFLTrainingCamp #SportsPodcast

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LeBron James is now a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, and the expectations couldn't be higher.

On this episode of A Must Win Game, Maggie Gray is joined by Anthony Gargano of the ALLCITY Network, one of Philadelphia's most respected sports voices, to discuss why LeBron James is facing the most pressure of his career. Can LeBron deliver an NBA championship to Philadelphia? How does playing for the 76ers change his relationship with one of the toughest sports cities in America? And why does Anthony Gargano believe LeBron has the opportunity to transform the Sixers from a franchise defined by losing into a championship organization?

Plus, Maggie's Stock Up/Stock Down:

Bill Belichick's disastrous start as head coach at North Carolina after reports that general manager Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid leave.

Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers after Shanahan's unfortunate car accident. Could it impact the 49ers' 2026 NFL season?

Patrick Mahomes is finally healthy again. Does this mean another Super Bowl run and renewed dominance for the Kansas City Chiefs?

Topics include:

LeBron James

Philadelphia 76ers

Anthony Gargano interview

NBA Championship predictions

Philadelphia sports

Bill Belichick

UNC Football

Michael Lombardi

Kyle Shanahan

San Francisco 49ers

Patrick Mahomes

Kansas City Chiefs

NFL news

NBA news

Sports podcast

Subscribe for weekly NFL and NBA analysis, interviews with the biggest voices in sports, and reactions to the biggest stories shaping the games that matter most.

#LeBronJames #76ers #Philadelphia76ers #AnthonyGargano #NBA #PatrickMahomes #Chiefs #BillBelichick #UNCFootball #49ers #KyleShanahan #NFL #SportsPodcast #AMustWinGame

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The NBA landscape has been completely transformed.

LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in one of the most shocking free agency moves in NBA history, and he isn't hiding from expectations. His message is simple:

Championship or bust.

On this episode of A Must Win Game, Maggie Gray breaks down what LeBron's blockbuster move means for Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, the Eastern Conference, and the rest of the NBA. Can Philadelphia finally end decades of frustration? Is this LeBron's last great title run? And how will the Sixers handle the enormous pressure that now comes with having one of the greatest players ever wearing their jersey?

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00:15 Stunning news that LeBron James is signing with the Philadelphia 76ers

1:15 Why this changes the NBA championship race

2:26 The pressure is on because this is a championship or bust season

5:02 Expectations in Philadelphia are sky high

8:30 what this does for LeBron's legacy

10:29 Philadelphia has to lock in, gel quickly and not let the outside noise cause distractions

13:51 why signing with the Golden State Warriors would have hurt Lebron's legacy  

Can the Sixers finally win an NBA Championship?

What this means for Tyrese Maxey

Eastern Conference power rankings

NBA Free Agency winners and losers

LeBron's legacy after leaving Los Angeles

Championship expectations in Philadelphia

If LeBron doesn't deliver a championship in Philadelphia, will this move be remembered as one of the biggest gambles of his legendary career?

Subscribe for weekly NBA analysis, breaking news, bold takes, and championship conversations.

#LeBronJames #Philadelphia76ers #NBA #NBAFreeAgency #JoelEmbiid #TyreseMaxey #Sixers #NBAPodcast #Basketball #SportsPodcast

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The New York Mets are having one of the most disappointing seasons in baseball, and Maggie Gray is joined by Sal Licata to break down everything that has gone wrong.

Is this the end of the Mets' current core? Should the organization make a shocking move and trade Francisco Lindor? Is Carlos Beltrán the right choice to become the next Mets manager and help turn the franchise around? Plus, what's really happening between Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, and how important is their relationship to the future of the Mets?

Maggie and Sal dive into the biggest questions surrounding the Mets, including front office decisions, roster construction, trade deadline possibilities, clubhouse chemistry, the future of Lindor, Juan Soto's impact, and what has led to another frustrating season in Queens.

If you're looking for the latest New York Mets news, Francisco Lindor trade rumors, Carlos Beltrán manager speculation, Juan Soto updates, MLB analysis, and honest baseball discussion, this episode is for you.

Time stamps

00:52 Who is to blame for the Mets terrible season? 

2:20 Could David Stearns go down as one of the worst General Managers/President of Baseball Operations in New York Sports history

4:55 Should the Mets trade Lindor?  

10:16 Should Carlos Beltran be the next Mets manager? 

15:10 Why players like Freddy Peralta have been uncharacteristically bad in a Mets uniform? 

16:55 Aaron Judge vs Shohei Ohtani 

19:22 How much of an impact with John Harbaugh have on the young Giants stars? 

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The biggest sports stories of the week are all in one place.

On this episode of A Must Win Game with Maggie Gray, Maggie breaks down the winners and losers from a wild sports weekend with another edition of Stock Up / Stock Down.

This week's biggest debate centers around LeBron James and reports that he could wait until after the World Cup and NBA Summer League before revealing his next move. If Cleveland isn't ultimately his destination, is he unnecessarily dragging Cavaliers fans through another offseason?

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00:36 Why the FIFA Club World Cup was a massive success and gave us all something to enjoy.

1:13 Why American sports should embrace third-place games

3:45 Bryson DeChambeau is golf's perfect villain

7:32 Cam Skattebo and Jaxson Dart creating the wrong offseason headlines for the Giants

12:34 Tom Brady vs Logan Paul WWE match?

14:08 Why Tom Brady may be losing the mystique that made him untouchable

17:05 LeBron James' free agency timeline

20:52 Why Fanatics Fest feels more like a trading card convention than a sports fan festival

22:47 Shohei Ohtani's knee injury and whether his two-way career is nearing its end

Stock Up / Stock Down on the biggest names in sports

Whether you follow the NBA, NFL, MLB, golf, or soccer this episode covers the biggest headlines and what they actually mean.

Subscribe for weekly sports opinions, NFL analysis, NBA debates, baseball coverage, golf takes, and the biggest stories across the sports world.

#LeBronJames #NBA #TomBrady #ShoheiOhtani #NFL #MLB #NBAFreeAgency #SportsPodcast #WorldCup #Golf #BrysonDeChambeau #FanaticsFest #MaggieGray

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England's World Cup dream is over, and former England defender and FOX Sports analyst **Warren Barton** has plenty to say about what went wrong.

On this episode of **A Must Win Game**, Warren Barton breaks down England's heartbreaking World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina and explains why he believes head coach **Thomas Tuchel** deserves much of the blame. Barton argues Tuchel's tactical decisions, substitutions, and approach failed England on the biggest stage in world soccer—and even says the England manager should apologize to his players for not putting them in the best position to succeed.

The conversation also covers some of the biggest stories from the FIFA World Cup, including:

* Why England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semifinals

* Should Thomas Tuchel apologize to the England squad?

* Warren Barton's analysis of Tuchel's coaching decisions

* Lionel Messi's legacy after another historic World Cup run

* The US Men's National Team's Round of 16 exit

* Is Christian Pulisic receiving fair or unfair criticism?

* What the future looks like for the USMNT

* Spain vs. Argentina: Warren Barton's World Cup Final prediction

* Can Spain stop Lionel Messi and Argentina?

* Complete World Cup analysis and reaction

Warren Barton brings the perspective of a former England international and current FOX Sports analyst to one of the biggest tournaments in the world, offering honest insight into England's performance, the USMNT, Lionel Messi, Christian Pulisic, and the World Cup Final.

Who do you think wins the FIFA World Cup Final? Was Thomas Tuchel the biggest reason England was eliminated? Is Christian Pulisic being judged too harshly? Let us know in the comments.

If you enjoy FIFA World Cup coverage, England national team news, USMNT analysis, Lionel Messi updates, Christian Pulisic news, soccer tactics, football podcasts, and international football discussion, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more episodes of **A Must Win Game**.

Time stamps

1:03 - Warren Barton is the toughest broadcaster on television

3:11 Mistakes made by England's coach Tomas Tuchel during the loss to Argentina in the semi-finals

5:14 Should Tuchel be fired?  

8:23 All time matches between England and Argentina

9:35 Lionel Messi is not from this planet

12:21 Spain vs Argentina preview of the World Cup Final

15:00 Why the US Men's National Team wilted under the pressure of the World Cup

16:41 Fair and Unfair criticism of Christian Pulisic

18:19 Lessons for the US Men's National Team from the World Cup

19:48 Warren barton predicts Spain will win the World Cup and Messi will win the Golden Boot

#WorldCup #England #ThomasTuchel #LionelMessi #USMNT #ChristianPulisic #Argentina #Spain #Football #Soccer #FIFA #WorldCupFinal

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