The Olympics have soared to an incredible level of success, and we are here to recap the most important moments we've seen this week. Simone Biles, Novak Djokovic, Scottie Scheffler, Mondo Duplantis, and Imane Khelif are just a few of the athletes we mention. On today's episode, we discuss:

10:00 - We recap the medal table and see where Team USA is stacking up

13:20 - Pole Vaulter Mondo Duplantis and the moment of the Olympics

20:50 - Simone Biles and Team USA Gymnastics

31:10 - Noah Lyles' dramatic run for the gold and the future of his Olympic campaign

37:20 - More chaos from swimming courtesy of the River Seine

42:00 - Novak Djokovic wins tennis gold

47:00 - Scottie Scheffler's comeback to win golf gold

49:20 - THE BIG STORY: Imane Khelif and the gender controversy surrounding women's boxing

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The medals are flying in Paris as we take stock of an action packed first week of the Olympic Games! From the Opening Ceremony to the tennis to the swimming, we have it all covered for you right here! On today's episode, we discuss:

3:10 - We open with some general thoughts about the games and how we feel about the experience of watching so far.

8:10 - We turn quickly to the medal count, tracking how Team USA is doing compared to our primary rivals, and share how we feel about America's performance so far.

14:10 - Turning our attention to the pool, we discuss the dominant day by France swimmer Leon Marchand and also look at the highlights from Katie Ledecky in her signature event.

24:00 - Going from the pool to the gym, we recap the amazing team gold by USA women's gymnastic and their catalyst, Simone Biles. We also look at the men's gymnastics team, and their newly coronated superstar Stephen Nedoroscik.

34:30 - Up next, we close the final chapter on the saga of the Seine, where athletes actually did swim in the bacteria infested water. Is this a signature Paris failing, or did they finally turn it into a success?

41:30 - In many ways, the career of Rafael Nadal seems to be over. He lost in singles to his fiercest rival, Novak Djokovic, and the fan favorite "Nadalcaraz" doubles team also crashed out. Is this the end? We also briefly discuss Coco Gauff and her dramatic singles loss.

53:30 - Almost before the games got underway, scandal was already present. That's because Team Canada women's soccer were discovered to be using spy drones to surveil their opponent's practices. They faced severe punishment. We also briefly look at the USWNT and how thing are going for the favorites for gold.

59:00 - Finally, we recap the Opening Ceremony, which featured one of the greatest images in Olympics history (hats off to you, LeBron), and also one of the worst and most controversial images we've ever seen.

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The COPA America Final was delayed by over an hour because of a brutal crowd crush at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Fans and police officers were injured, and 27 people were arrested as Colombia fans attempted to storm the stadium. On today's episode, we discuss:

4:15 - We open with a conversation about the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, our desire for unity, and we also briefly examine how Trump has used sports to boost his reputation.

19:10 - We recap the final of the EUROs, which saw Spain take down England. John has some strong thoughts about England—both their players and their manager.

33:00 - We talk about the continued rise of Carlos Alcaraz, as he wins Wimbledon for the second year in a row over Novak Djokovic. Is the torch now officially passed?

43:45 - THE BIG STORY: We look at Argentina's win over Colombia in the final of the COPA, and speak frankly about the riot that delayed the game by about 90 minutes.

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The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies are less than a month away, and we are here to prime you for the events and athletes that you need to be paying attention to this year. On today's episode, we discuss the international soccer tournaments currently going on, the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, and an extremely controversial decision by NBC for their Olympic coverage.

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As the city of Paris and the nation of France prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, there's one area they need to focus on that previous hosts of the games haven't: cybersecurity. On today's episode, we discuss:

4:15 - We briefly consider how to choose a British soccer team as American fans and who we would support if we were doing it all over again.

13:50 - We recap the first week of the 2024 European Championship and preview who we expect to succeed.

24:00 - We dive deep into Manchester City's lawsuit that is actively ongoing against the Premier League and talk through the ramifications of either outcome of the case.

37:45 - THE BIG STORY: John leads us through a conversation about cybersecurity, how hackers will try to undermine the Olympics, and what fans and players can expect at the games.

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Although college sports have been trending toward professionalization in recent years, it's still a historic day when the NCAA finally agreed to pay its athletes. On today's episode, we discuss:

1:20 - We briefly discuss Scottie Scheffler's charges being dropped and what was most strange about his situation.

4:30 - Caitlin Clark has had a very controversial rookie season, not because of her play, but because of the narratives swirling around her. We discuss what these narratives are getting right, and the many things people are getting wrong.

37:45 - Why are French Open matches ending after 3 a.m. and how can the tournament get this under control?

40:30 - The same gambling story that recently hit the NBA has now come for MLB.

44:30 - Manchester City have sued the Premier League. Is there any merit to their case?

45:40 - THE BIG STORY: The NCAA has agreed to a settlement that will involve retroactively paying former college athletes and paves the pathway to future athlete compensation. We discuss the historic nature of this moment, how it changes the landscape of sports, and also highlight the questions we still want to have answered.

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The Premier League title came down to the final day, but it never really felt close. Manchester City won their fourth consecutive title, and we are here to figure out what all the other teams need to do to challenge the champs. On today's episode, we discuss:

4:26 - We take a look at the NBA Playoffs, focusing on the Denver Nuggets Game 7 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

10:20 - We react to the reports that TNT might lose the rights to the NBA, and what that would mean for Inside the NBA, the greatest tv show in sports.

15:00 - Scottie Scheffler was arrested before his second round of the PGA Championship. We react to the arrest, the cultural context behind it, and why Scheffler continues to impress us.

31:30 - THE BIG STORY: We analyze the Premier League, starting with what City did to win, why Arsenal came up short, and why there don't seem to be many top teams ready to challenge for the title.

51:20 - We end by paying tribute to Jurgen Klopp, who has left Liverpool with a historic legacy.

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Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters Tournament, but he wanted to talk about something different: his faith in God. So we are going to spend some time discussing the various intersections between religion and sports. On today's episode, we discuss:

2:45 - We take a brief look at the collapse of PSG in France and look ahead to a very tense week for Arsenal fans.

8:20 - We recap The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix. We examine the cultural significance of roasts, Tom Brady agreeing to be part of it, and go through some of the highlights from the night.

27:00 - THE BIG STORY: We talk about Scottie Scheffler and how he credits his faith in God with his on-course success. We examine the role of religion in sports historically, and the various ways athletes have tried to navigate living their faiths publicly in culture.

1:10:00 - We review Shōgun, the excellent Japanese period show on Hulu.

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As sports gambling continues to dominate our culture, we take a closer look at the issues surrounding sports betting. We react to how the sports leagues and sports media have responded, as well as offer some legislative suggestions on how to fix some of the most problematic issues. On today's episode, we discuss:

1:30 - We start with a really quick look at the NBA Playoffs and the matchups that are sticking out to us in round 1.

7:00 - We dive deep into sports gambling, starting with the lifetime ban issues by the NBA to Jontay Porter. We then look at what leagues, players, and media have done to cause these problems, and what they could do to mitigate the risk. Finally, we offer some suggestions for legislation that could help control gambling.

1:00:17 - We review Alex Garland's CIVIL WAR, and the conversations the film has created in our culture.

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For the first time in television history, the women's NCAA basketball championship had more viewership than the men's. What does this mean for the future of the game? How important is this breakthrough in the present? On today's episode, we discuss:

8:15 - We start with the women's tournament, talking about South Carolina's dominance, Caitlin Clark's unprecedented greatness, and the breakthrough in attention the women's game has received.

29:40 - We turn to the men's tournament, talking about Dan Hurley and UConn, the changing of the guard in the sport, and if the tournament format needs to be changed.

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