Dukes & Bell

Carl and Mike get back to more World Cup as they share thoughts on the gap between America and many other countries in developing young talent for national teams and agree there needs to be a shift in America towards a better development system. They then share thoughts on Drake London not being ranked in a recent Top 10 wide receivers list, despite recently getting a new deal which makes him the third highest paid WR on an annual basis.

Carl and Mike get into some brief Falcons talk as they discuss why the Falcons quarterback battle intriguing and share thoughts on what if both Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa are both able to help the team reach the playoffs this season. They then get into Braves talk as they share thoughts on "how hard" Alex Anthopoulos may go in regards to making a trade or two to help the team maintain their position as the NL East leader.

Carl and Mike open the show with World Cup talk as they preview today's match between Argentina and England today and agree MSB has done a great job hosting arguably the biggest event it has ever hosted and hope the match ends up being a great one. They then share thoughts on the All-Star game which they agree was not the most entertaining, to which Carl believes there was not enough "star power on the field".

The full 7-14-26 Dukes and Bell

In the opening hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell celebrate Jordan Walker’s Home Run Derby victory and discuss his powerful message regarding Black representation in baseball. They are joined by Tony Gwynn Jr. to reminisce about All-Star Game history, and Felipe Cardenas to preview the massive World Cup semifinal matchups involving France, Spain, and England.

01:50 - World Cup In Atlanta

05:45 - Jordan Walker Wins Derby

12:15 - Braves All-Star Representatives

16:55 - Tony Gwynn Jr. Memories

23:45 - MLB Trade Deadline Preview

31:45 - Spain Versus France Preview

35:30 - USMNT And Christian Pulisic

40:25 - Argentina Versus England Hype

In the 2nd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the high-stakes quarterback competition in Atlanta and how these players will reshape the organization's future. The conversation also explores MLB's push for a salary cap and the scandalous details emerging from the Michigan football investigation.

01:50 - Braves Offensive Struggles

05:06 - Falcons Quarterback Controversy

12:06 - MLB Salary Cap Debate

22:37 - Home Run Derby Recap

25:50 - Day Day Sports Update

35:42 - Michigan Coaching Scandal

In the 3rd hour of today's show, Carl and Mike analyze the recent Sports Illustrated position grades for the Falcons, sparking a heated debate over the quarterback and wide receiver rankings. They are joined by Connor Riley to discuss Gunner Stockton's outlook at Georgia and the future of Andrew Smart. The conversation also covers Tom Herman's move to Florida State and pays tribute to Sam Neill.

02:11 - Connor Riley UGA Update

09:51 - Andrew Smart’s Football Future

13:09 - Tom Herman Joins FSU

20:37 - Falcons Position Group Grades

24:51 - Falcons Wide Receiver Debate

29:46 - Remembering Actor Sam Neill

36:33 - Home Run Derby Recap

In the final hour of today's show, Dukes and Bell debate Michael Penix Jr.'s mobility and extensive injury history as they look ahead to Falcons training camp. They also respond to listener feedback regarding the Atlanta Braves' roster needs and recap a controversial penalty in the Spain versus France match.

02:51 - James Pierce Jr Discipline

06:10 - Michael Penix Jr Mobility

10:18 - Penix Injury History Analysis

13:57 - Quarterback Perception Debate

19:34 - Braves Roster Strategy Discussion

23:50 - Braves Ownership and Investment

29:21 - MLB All-Star Game Preview

34:40 - Spain France Soccer Controversy

38:18 - Falcons Quarterback Timeline Recap

43:05 - LeBron and Michigan Investigation

Carl and Mike close out the show with final thoughts on the All-Star game and agree it is ghood to have the five Atlanta players representing the Braves however do not want them playing longer than they need to and want to see them "get in and get out" and get ready for the season to resume on Friday.

Carl and Mike get back into some more Falcons talk as they react to comments to listeners who believe Mike has an ax to grind in regards to Michael Penix Jr. and as they discuss, the agree that the reality is they wish for the best for the third year quarterback however believe there is a real chance he may not be the Falcons QB of the future. They then get back to Braves talk and share more thoughts on comments by listeners in regards to how the team has been playing of late after getting off to such a hot start.