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Another wild week in sports, and Craft Brewed Sports is diving headfirst into the chaos. Ohio lawmakers want to ban Noon kickoffs for big games (because why not?), the NFL is trying to tweak everything from the Tush Push to playoff seeding, and Olympic Flag Football is officially happening—with NFL players allowed to suit up.

We’re building the ultimate Team USA Flag Football roster, debating if Brock Purdy is worth the bag, and breaking down the WNBA’s biggest rivalry: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese. Also on tap: Shaq stokes NBA Draft conspiracy theories, MLB continues fixing problems nobody asked them to, and Drake blames Bieber for yet another Leafs collapse.

Grab a cold one and let’s get into it.

👇 Chapters:
00:00:00 – Intro | Sports weekend recap, cottage cheese, and grocery store skips
00:12:01 – NFL approves players for Olympic Flag Football
00:18:04 – What level players are showing up for Team USA?
00:21:00 – This is Baker Mayfield’s moment, right?
00:23:58 – Building the ultimate Team USA Flag Football roster
00:28:02 – Puka Nacua? Travis Hunter? Cooper DeJean? Who we taking?
00:34:44 – NFL owners to vote on playoff reseeding
00:44:34 – Should Colin Kaepernick QB Team USA?
00:46:38 – Banning the Tush Push is stupid. Just get good.
00:47:43 – Ohio rep wants to ban Noon kickoffs for Top 10 games
00:54:56 – Brock Purdy secures the bag with 49ers
00:59:35 – Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese draws record WNBA viewership
01:03:55 – RG3 and Ryan Clark go at it on Twitter
01:08:58 – Playground instigators: always stirring the pot
01:12:02 – Shaq says NBA Draft Lottery might be rigged
01:18:16 – Duolingo roasts Johni Broome’s vertical
01:20:21 – Aaron Gordon wants more rest in NBA playoffs
01:25:16 – MLB testing check swing challenges in Single A
01:31:37 – Maple Leafs crash out again
01:36:05 – Are we getting Oilers vs. Panthers (again)?
01:37:22 – Drake blames Bieber for Leafs’ loss
01:39:28 – Fanatics $2M Pros vs. Joes event
01:43:42 – Beer recap
01:45:25 – This was a show
01:45:44 – Outro
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The NFL is the mob boss of American sports, and now they’re coming for college football’s lunch money. We break down the NFL’s latest scheduling flex over the College Football Playoff and debate if Jerry Jones watching the Eagles raise a Super Bowl banner is the pettiest move in league history.

Plus:
🏀 NBA Draft Lottery chaos (aka rigged)
⚾ Paul Skenes joins Team USA
🥩 The Rocket City Trash Pandas rebrand as the Bama Butts
📺 Michael Jordan joins NBA on NBC
🏒 Could we actually get an all-Canada Stanley Cup Final?

And also… the Pope is black now? Gingers too? It gets weird. Pour a drink and catch up on the madness.

🔗 Watch the full show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aJdhoBZ424
👇 Chapters Below
00:00:00 – Introductions | How was your sports weekend? | Chai Sox? | Lawn updates
00:09:09 – Beer Intros
00:16:03 – The NFL is the mob boss collecting from the NCAA
00:23:51 – Lou Holtz reacts to Derek Carr retiring
00:26:00 – The Chiefs are the Christmas version of the Lions
00:32:46 – The NFL is forcing Jerry Jones to watch the Eagles raise their Super Bowl banner
00:35:56 – DraftKings and FanDuel are mad people are actually getting good at betting
00:38:59 – The NBA Draft Lottery was absolutely rigged
00:42:54 – Are the Bulls cursed?
00:45:13 – What if the Mavs add Cooper Flagg to AD, Kyrie, and Klay?
00:49:04 – Who coaches Rutgers basketball?
00:51:07 – Keep Giannis Out of LA
00:56:06 – If only we could’ve seen The Diff during Cavs/Pacers Game 4
00:58:13 – Michael Jordan joining the NBA on NBC crew next year
01:05:29 – Paul Skenes joins Team USA for the World Baseball Classic
01:11:23 – Bama Butts and Alabama White Sauce + minor league madness
01:21:54 – Gingers are black now
01:27:13 – We have a new Pope
01:31:27 – Will we get an all-Canada Stanley Cup Final?
01:36:48 – We got a black Pope
01:39:13 – Beer recaps
01:42:06 – This was a show
01:42:20 – Outro


#NFL #CollegeFootballPlayoff #NBADraftLottery #BamaButts #TrashPandas #PaulSkenes #MLB #NBAonNBC #NHLPlayoffs #SportsComedy #CraftBrewedSports #SportsPodcast
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This week, we’re coming in hot with a $100 million lawsuit against the NFL over Shedeur Sanders’ draft position, Steve Smith Sr. wrecking a marriage, and Michigan doing shady Michigan things again.

We also talk about the Ravens dropping Justin Tucker, UNC’s lack of Hard Knocks drama thanks to Bill's girlfriend, and why Paul Skenes is getting standing ovations at a divisional rival's stadium. Plus: fan fights in Pittsburgh, Scott’s mom vs. Taco Bell, and way too much yard and weather talk.

And yes, somehow we end up in deep Papal Conclave lore and learn too much about the Cardinals up for being the next Pope.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:17 What are we drinking tonight?

00:08:27 Fan suing the NFL for $100 million because Shedeur fell in the draft

00:14:29 The testimonies for this lawsuit would be amazing

00:19:22 Who else should sports fans sue?

00:20:23 Steve Smith Sr. being sued for breaking up a marriage

00:32:02 Michigan pulls some shenanigans with the Sherrone Moore suspension

00:36:56 Ravens drop Justin Tucker

00:41:22 Bill's girlfriend is the reason why we don't have Hard Knocks at UNC this year

00:45:43 We need Coach Prime on Hard Knocks

00:48:05 A fan fell over the railing onto the filed in Pittsburgh

00:52:54 St. Louis fans continue to be the most annoying giving Paul Skenes a standing ovation

00:54:04 The Mets lose game #34 again, for the 16th year in a row

01:00:58 Pirates stadium worker gets into a fight with a fan

01:06:25 Scott's mom goes off in a Taco Bell

01:09:17 Old Man Talk: Weather and yard work

01:11:04 Who needs WorldStar when you've got Craft Brewed Sports?

01:12:37 Mookie's battle with the HOA

01:15:38 JJ Redick takes a shot at Luka

01:16:47 Anthony Edwards needs to be the face of the NBA

01:18:42 Can Minnesota actually win the NBA Title?

01:23:14 In depth Papal Conclave talk, Mookie is way up on his Pope Culture topics

01:32:04 Beer recaps

01:34:26 This was a show

01:34:36 Outro

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It's a packed episode of Backwards K Baseball! Scott and Chris break down the hottest stories across MLB, including the debut of Reds pitchers Connor Phillips and Rhett Lowder-wait, no, Petty and Noah! We also dive into the biggest surprises of April, from breakout players to early team flops. Plus, Brett Boone joins the Texas Rangers as their new hitting coach—what could that mean for their offense?

And finally, we preview the start of a big Braves vs Reds series. Can Cincy hold up against the NL powerhouse? Tune in for hot takes, sharp analysis, and your weekly dose of baseball chaos.

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#MLB #BaseballPodcast #Braves #Reds #BrettBoone #TexasRangers #MLBProspects #Petty #Noah #AprilBaseball #BackwardsKBaseball

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This week on Craft Brewed Sports:

We kick things off with a wild theory on who the next Pope will be and shift into dissecting how Bill Belichick’s girlfriend derailed a CBS interview and maybe his entire career. Then, we dive into the absurdity of the Shedeur Sanders prank call, Trump’s possible influence on the Browns’ draft, and whether Pete Rose is Hall of Fame-bound after a mysterious meeting with Rob Manfred.

Also:

• Mookie maybe has a sponsor

• The Cleveland Browns QB room is cursed

• Nationals ruin dog night with fireworks

• White Sox drop Bulls-themed City Connects

• Which Canadian team deserves the Stanley Cup?

• Potential Pope or Hockey Player game

• NBA playoff talk, LeBron’s retirement tour, and Adam Silver’s plan to fix the All-Star Game

• Wrexham climbs again

🍺 Craft beer, dumb sports debates, and real chaos.

00:00:00 Introduction, Sports Weekends, Betting on the next Pope

00:09:11 Beer Intros

00:14:49 Bill Belichick's girlfriend disrupts his CBS interview

00:18:18 Belichick - blink twice if you need help

00:22:04 Mookie gets a sponsor - kind of

00:28:15 The Conspiracy Theory about how Bill Belichick met his girlfriend

00:29:36 Is it wrong to laugh at the Shedeur Sanders prank call from draft weekend?

00:37:39 Trump-Haslem-Shedeur conspiracy theory

00:42:52 The Cleveland Browns QB room

00:44:34 If Shedeur goes to the CFL, Toronto has first dibs

00:48:47 Cam Ward has no pressure on him now after the Shedeur free-fall

00:49:36 Washington Nationals host Pups in the Park on the same night as Fireworks night

00:54:23 Did Rob Manfred save immigrants in exchange for Pete Rose being Hall of Fame eligible?

00:59:13 Chicago White Sox City Connect 2.0 jersey review

01:08:11 Which Canadian team do we want to win the Stanley Cup?

01:10:15 Potential Pope or Hockey Player?

01:14:49 Are the Panthers officially the hockey franchise in the state of Florida?

01:17:40 Who bows out first, Ovi or Lebron?

01:20:38 The LeBron retirement tour loading up

01:22:07 The Wall at the Clippers games is fantastic

01:24:20 When can we start paying attention to the NBA Playoffs?

01:29:36 Adam Silver looking to change up the NBA All-Star game

01:34:37 Wrexham earns another promotion - now knocking on the EPL door

01:37:23 Could Tottenham or Man U get a Champions League bid after their dismal EPL season?

01:38:56 Beer recaps

01:40:19 This was a show

01:40:49 Outro

#BillBelichick #ShedeurSanders #SportsPodcast #NFLDraft #PeteRose #MLB #NBAPodcast #Wrexham #Trump #AI #SportsComedy #CraftBrewedSports

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On this episode of Backwards K Baseball, Scott and Chris dive into the latest MLB news, including the injuries to Tyler Glasnow and Logan Gilbert and what it means for their teams. The guys pay tribute to longtime GM Walt Jocketty following his passing, discuss Devin Williams losing his closer role for the Brewers, and debate their Mount Rushmore of pitchers after Clayton Kershaw shared his picks.

👉 If you’re a true baseball fan looking for real talk, hot takes, and deep-dive debates, hit that subscribe button!

🧢 Topics Covered:

•Latest updates on Tyler Glasnow and Logan Gilbert injuries

•Remembering Walt Jocketty’s legacy in MLB

•Devin Williams losing his job: What’s next for the Brewers?

•Scott and Chris build their Pitcher Mount Rushmore after Kershaw’s list

📅 New baseball shows and discussions every week!

#MLB #BaseballPodcast #Pitchers #BackwardsK

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Catch the replay of this wild Ninth Anniversary episode of Craft Brewed Sports where we hit you with the weirdest, funniest, and most ridiculous stories in sports this week:

🏈 Tennessee and UCLA basically traded quarterbacks

📺 Could TV ratings actually help decide the College Football Playoff?

📜 A new House settlement might open the door to a 5th year of eligibility

🍻 Pabst Blue Ribbon teams up with The League’s Kevin for a crazy Draft contest

⚾️ Nick Castellanos homerun prop bets went crazy after the Pope died

👟 Luis Arraez sparks the debate for a safety bag at first

🔥 HOT TAKE: If you put in a position player to pitch, the game ends after that inning

🏀 Anthony Edwards fined $50K for yelling at a fan during the Lakers series

⚽️ USWNT sued for $100 million for allegedly “not trying”

👞 A ref cancels a soccer match after finding poop in his shoes

💦 AND the first ever UCLA vs. USC sperm racing showdown (yes, it’s a thing)

It’s sports. It’s chaos. It’s Craft Brewed Sports 🍻

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00:00:00 Introduction and Keeping ticket stubs

00:08:42 What are we drinking tonight?

00:14:54 The NFL Draft is this week, huh? Cool, I guess.

00:18:14 Soccer detour: why would you ever choose to be a Tottenham fan?

00:20:58 Pabst Light's contest for nailing the NFL Draft and winning free beer

00:28:17 What ND player should the Bengals take?

00:32:11 The transfer portal is chaos, even kids without eligibility are hopping in

00:39:22 Let's just do away with the limit on eligibility in college sports

00:43:55 We essentially had a trade in college football this week

00:47:47 Could TV Ratings factor into College Football Playoff selections going forward?

00:51:39 Scott's here!

00:53:16 The Pope died and bets on Castellanos to homer skyrocketed

00:56:38 Calls for a safety bag on first base after Luis Arraez got concussed after a collision at first

01:00:55 Mookie vs. pros is the show we all need to see

01:07:05 Hot Take: baseball games should be over if a team decides to pitch a position player

01:11:47 Fan suing the USWNT for $100 million saying they purposely lost the She Believes tournament

01:15:28 That Kanye story is something...

01:17:30 A soccer match in England ended at halftime because someone took a dump in the ref's shoe

01:23:40 An actual Sperm Race is going down in California this week

01:33:45 Anthony Edwards fined $50k for inappropriate gesture to a fan

01:37:09 Would LeBron be closer to Jordan if he told fans that he's got a bigger D than them?

01:42:52 Beer recaps

01:46:24 This was a show

01:46:35 Thank you for NINE YEARS!!

01:49:21 Outro

#CraftBrewedSports #CollegeFootball #NFLDraft #USWNT #MLB #NBA #Soccer #HotTakes #SpermRacing #SportsPodcast #LiveSportsShow #ComedySports #SportsNews #AnthonyEdwards #NickCastellanos

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The sports world delivered a full platter of chaos this week—and we’re here to break it all down.

In this episode of Craft Brewed Sports, we cover:

🍺 JD Vance nearly destroying Ohio State’s national title trophy

🇺🇸 Aaron Judge gets the nod as Team USA captain

👟 Colorado retires Shedeur Sanders & Travis Hunter’s numbers

⚾ The A’s injury cart breaks down mid-rescue

🏀 Yeshiva & Lehman finally end their ridiculous losing streaks

🌟 Sacramento scraps the “Gold Diggers” identity

⛳ Rory McIlroy finally wins at Augusta

🏒 A Blue Jackets player ignores his ejection—because he doesn’t speak English 😂

👀 CHAPTERS to help you jump to your favorite moments:

00:00:00 Introduction | Accidentally shaving your beard | Hunter Flagg!! Do better.

00:07:44 Beer Intros | Cincy Light Funding UC's NIL

00:19:34 Aaron Judge named captain of Team USA for the World Baseball Classic | Can we cheer for Team USA in the Olympics?

00:29:36 Yeshiva and Lehman both break their epic losing streaks

00:39:51 Do you want to be remembered as the team that lost 99 in a row, or 100?

00:41:47 The Athletics injury cart broke down mid-game

00:45:16 We need the Rays or A's to make the ALCS for the optics

00:47:50 Mookie's Conspiracy Theory: Why MLB is slow to adopt robot umpires

00:50:02 Sacramento Gold Diggers back-pedal on the alternate idea after backlash

00:56:17 The best 40 Year Old Virgin scene in the movie

00:59:32 Another Mookie Conspiracy Theory: Sacramento ditched the Gold Digger name because they can't afford the tariffs

01:02:42 Dmitri Voronkov gets a 10 minute misconduct, but doesn't leave the ice

01:06:31 The Original 6 and the NHL Playoffs

01:10:16 Name that NHL Team Based on the picture

01:17:57 Trying to feed your kids on weeknight game days | One parents' car becomes the kid car

01:25:21 New poor vs. Old poor

01:27:07 JD Vance fumbles Ohio State's National Championship trophy at the White House

01:32:16 Shadeur and Travis Hunter are getting their jersey retired?!

01:35:36 Rory completes the Career Grand Slam winning the Masters

01:37:57 Beer recaps

01:41:26 This was a show

01:41:40 Outro

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Chris and Scott are back to break down the first two weeks of the season! And already Scott is wondering what he did that the baseball gods continue to forsake his beloved Braves. Chris revels in the success of some much maligned Reds and all the other happenings around the game as 2025 takes flight!

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This week in sports was absolute chaos—and we are here for it.

In this episode, we break down the wildest and weirdest headlines from the week, including:

🪿 A Canadian Goose nesting in Wrigley Field and shutting down the bleachers

💦 A high school baseball player in New Mexico charged after peeing in the team’s water cooler

🍺 Budweiser sending special beer boxes to goalies who stopped Ovechkin

⚾️ The Giants drop new City Connect uniforms

🥃 The Pirates replace a Roberto Clemente tribute with a canned cocktail ad

🏀 Florida wins the men’s title over Houston—was Ted Cruz a jinx?

🏀 UConn women dominate again, and Paige Bueckers sets a record

🏒 NHL fans already pushing for Ovi to reach 1000 goals

🎯 The Nuggets fire their head coach despite a strong season

🪂 A French rugby match gets delayed when the guy parachuting in with the game ball gets stuck

If you’re into the lighter (and sometimes wilder) side of sports, you’re in the right place. Grab a drink and catch up with Craft Brewed Sports.

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00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:52 Beer intros

00:14:31 Florida takes down Houston to win the National Championship

00:18:06 An Al Horford and the 2007 Gators tangent

00:22:24 Old Man rant against the transfer portal

00:25:21 It's gotta suck being Cooper Flagg's twin

00:31:29 Who is more responsible for Houston losing: the refs, or Ted Cruz?

00:33:32 Jasmine Crockett stole "Hotwheels Greg" from our boy, Cesar

00:37:31 UConn takes down South Carolina to win their 12th championship

00:43:40 Nuggets fire Michael Malone

00:46:16 New Mexico HS baseball player pees in the opponent's water cooler

00:54:44 Would you unknowingly drink a lot of pee, or have one sip of asparagus pee

00:57:12 An even worse Would You Rather

01:01:29 Giants unveil their new City Connect uniforms

01:07:00 A goose nests in the Wrigley bleachers

01:10:36 Pirates ownership gets skewered for taking down a Roberto Clemente memorial for an ad

01:16:02 What if the Reds took down Pete Rose memorials?

01:20:03 Did they celebrate too much when Ovi broke Gretzky's record?

01:31:30 The difference between the Ovechkin celebration and the Yankees dragging out the Maris family

01:36:17 Budweiser giving out special cans to goalies that didn't give up a goal to Ovechkin

01:43:16 French paratrooper gets tangled in the stadium trying to deliver the game ball during an England vs. France rugby match

01:47:07 Beer recap

01:48:42 This was a show

01:48:52 Outro

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