SportsIQ with Larry Smith

Dodgers Reload, Braves Bounce Back & The End of LeBron?


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Spring training is here — and the Dodgers are once again the team everyone is chasing. Larry is joined by CBS Sports MLB insider Matt Snyder to break down why Los Angeles remains the favorite, why October is never guaranteed, and which teams could make serious noise in 2025. From the Braves’ bounce-back potential to sleeper picks like the A’s and Royals, this season feels wide open — even with a heavyweight at the top.

The guys also dive into college basketball chaos after a wild night of ranked upsets, including Illinois’ overtime heartbreak and what it means moving forward. Plus, a big-picture conversation about whether the time has finally come for LeBron James to consider walking away — and what his legacy looks like if he does.

We also touch on Olympic buzz (or lack thereof), Super Bowl ratings trends, Charlie Woods’ college commitment, and more — before closing with a Moment of Awe honoring one of the biggest upsets in boxing history: Buster Douglas shocking Mike Tyson.

  • Why the Dodgers are favorites — but not guaranteed

  • Braves, A’s, Royals and Orioles as bounce-back candidates

  • CBA concerns and the future of MLB spending

  • Illinois’ tough overtime losses and Big Ten shake-up

  • Iowa State, Kansas, and March sleeper potential

  • Is it time for LeBron to retire?

  • Olympic coverage and fan engagement trends

  • Super Bowl ratings and NFL dominance

  • Charlie Woods commits to Florida State

  • Moment of Awe: Buster Douglas stuns Mike Tyson (1990)

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