For The Love Of The Game Sports Podcast

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:53 - Who Should Be Able To Play in The WNBA?

00:19:12 - Courts Shut Down NCAA Emergency Motion

00:29:00 - Best Backup QBs Going Into The Season

00:39:45 - Backups That Could Be Starters

00:44:08 - Is TheRunning Back Pay Day Back?

00:49:47 - Jayden Daniels Sends Cease and Desist

00:59:02 - Bob Iger and Kushner Purchase L.A Lakers

01:04:25 - Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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What is Chimerism

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_chimera

Courts Allow Class of 2022 Extra Year of Eligibility

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/greg-sankey-sec-eligibility-rules-remain-in-place-amid-ncaa-lawsuits-court-rulings-005428664.html

Jayden Daniels Sends LSU Cease and Desist

https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/washington-commanders/daniels-cease-and-desist-letter-lsu-jersey-number/4141998/

Los Angeles Lakers Sale

https://www.deseret.com/sports/2026/08/13/los-angeles-lakers-record-sale-nba-valuations-utah-jazz/

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:28 - Super Bowl Odds - Are the Cowboys Real Contenders

00:08:36 - Discussing The Meaning of “Bust” In “Super or Bust”

00:12:52 - Making The Case For The Baltimore Ravens Winning the AFC

00:16:12 - Can The New England Patriots Make It Back to the AFC Championship Game

00:20:00 - Making a Case for the L.A. Chargers to Make the Super Bowl

00:22:40 - The Intriquing NFC East Intriguing 

00:25:57 - Prediction Markets and How They Avoid State Regulation

00:36:30 - Will Gianni Infantino Be Fired By FIFA?

00:54:56 - NBA Talk Who Are the Favorites in the West, Olahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs?

00:57:18 - Could We See a Lebron vs Giannis Eastern Conference Finals?

00:59:09 - Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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Super Bowl Odds

https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/47809892/2026-super-bowl-lxi-odds-nfl-sports-betting-season-win-totals-playoffs

New York Goes After Prediction Markets

https://cnycentral.com/news/new-york-news/attorney-says-kalshi-prediction-markets-are-pushing-the-limits-of-federal-law-fantasy-sports-draftkings-fanduel-sports-wagering-new-york-state-prediction-markets-federal-statute-state-regulation-revenue-sharing-illegal-gambling-lawsuit-sports?teaserSource=trending

Trump’s Connection to Kalshi

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-administration-backs-kalshi-and-polymarket-as-states-move-to-ban-prediction-markets

Calls For Gianni Infantino to Step Down

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49537044/luis-figo-joins-calls-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-resign

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:26 - LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers

00:11:51 - Steph Curry Will He Take A Home Town Discount?

00:15:46 - Shock Jock Sports Reporting

00:20:52 - The LeBron James Ring Chasing Narrative

00:25:39 - The Kyle Shanahan Auto Accident

00:35:10 - New York Giants Outlook

00:39:32 - New York Jets Outlook

00:48:10 - The Atlanta Falcons Outlook

00:51:57 - UEFA vs FIFA and Private Equity

01:03:51 - Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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LeBron James Chooses the 76ers

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49470047/inside-lebron-james-decision-join-philadelphia-76ers

Kyle Shanahan Auto Accident Mystery

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kyle-shanahan-car-accident-transformed-143422074.html

UEFA to Boycott FIFA World Cup over Private Equity Investment

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49488584/uefa-boycott-all-fifa-competitions-protest-world-cup-private-equity-plan

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:35 - World Cup Final

00:14:48 - Racist Argentine Fans Learn The Hard Way

00:18:59 - The Third Place Game France vs England

00:25:03 - Is The U.S. Becoming A Soccer Nation

00:26:25 - All World Cups Should Be Held in The U.S.A.

00:37:46 - Thoughts On Why Gianni Infantino Suspended The Balogun’s Red Card

00:41:25 - All Grass Fields for NFL Stadiums

00:45:34 - SEC Making More Empty Threats To Start Their Own League

00:58:46 - LeBron’s Decision

01:11:15 - Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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World Cup Final

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49403084/2026-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-score-ferran-torres-champions-title

World Cup Third Place Game

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49395836/england-deliver-world-cup-third-place-match-ages-win-france

All Grass Fields for NFL

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49386406/nfl-players-continue-push-grass-fields-heels-world-cup

SEC Talks Starting New League

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/sec-commissioner-greg-sankey-breakaway-leave-ncaa-league-tension-high-with-senate-bill-looming-184801784.html

Top NIL Schools

https://thenilstandard.com/football/teams

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:21 - Quick HIts: Saudia Arabia

00:04:36 - Quick Hits: Improving U.S.A. Soccer Talent

00:14:42 - World Cup Semifinal - France vs Spain

00:22:44 - World Cup Semifinals - England vs Argentina

00:27:58 - Does Thomas Tuchel Stay On As England’s Manager?

00:32:20 - Where Does LeBron Go?

00:40:10 - The New NBA Free Throw Rule

00:47:03 - Watching Sports on Netflix /  The Home Run Derby Winner

00:50:00 - Incentivizing the Dunk Contest

00:52:54 - Major League Baseball Today

00:57:52 - Fantasy Baseball Madness

01:01:25 - Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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World Cup Semifinal - France vs Spain

https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/760514

World Cup Semifinals - England vs Argentina

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49369105/england-argentina-2026-fifa-world-cup-semifinal-final

Fans Furious at Tuchel

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/07/16/this-has-turned-toxic-for-thomas-tuchel/

Jordan Walker Wins Home Run Derby

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49355213/jordan-walker-homers-last-six-swings-win-home-run-derby

Experimental NBA Free Throw Rule

https://www.nba.com/news/nba-summer-league-free-throw-connected-basketball

00:01:10 - Team USA’s Loss to Belgium

00:09:42 - Intro

00:10:17  - Team USA’s Growth

00:10:53 - Mexico vs England Match

00:17:29 - Brazil vs Norway Match

00:23:00 - Canada’s Loss to Morocco 

00:25:16 - France vs Paraquay

00:28:31 - Did African Nations Prove Themselves in the World Cup

00:30:54 - Cape Verde At The World Cup

00:33:26 - Balogun Red Card Overturned, Right or Wrong?

00:42:05 - The New Look Lakers

00:47:17 - Where Does LeBron Go?  

00:53:06 - Quick Hits: Buffalo Bills O.J. Simpson

00:54:20 - Quick Hits: NFLPA Hires Dr. Myron L. Rolle As Advisor  

00:57:15 - Chris Johnson's ALS Diagnosis

00:58:57 - The Reaction to Strahan Chris Johnson Interview

01:04:29 -  Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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Balogun has red card suspended

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49277378/usmnt-folarin-balogun-red-card-suspended-belgium

Gattuso Blames Africa, Not Bad Coaching For Italy World Cup Absense

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRGDfhYCNnz/?hl=en

Italian National Team Coach, Gattuso’s Famous Meme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJHUbtR0yI8

O.J. Simpson Left Out of Ring of Honor

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49200181/bills-not-honor-oj-simpson-wall-fame-new-stadium

Chris Johsnon Reveals ALS Diagnosis

https://youtu.be/K4d9vQr8L_g?si=EPfdHtvuDqb0c1c8

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:15 - Where Does Germany Go From Here After Loss To Paraguay?

00:05:40 - Do Eastern Conference Teams Fear The N.Y. Knicks

00:12:54 - World Cup USA vs Bosnia Herzegovina

00:18:06 - Belgium vs Senegal and DR Congo vs England

00:18:40 - Why Friendlies Played Before the World Cup

00:29:46 - The Good and Bad of Team Brasil

00:36:18 - NBA Trades and Free Agency Signings - LBJ Leaving the Lakers

00:53:46 - The Jalen Brown Trade

01:02:40 - Kawhi Leonard Back in Toronto 

==== Show Notes ==== 

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N.Y. Knicks Have Broken Teams, According to Brian Windhorst

https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/onsi/knicks-top-threats-east-changed-right-before-eyes-01kwf5es7hrd

Team USA Beats Bosnia-Herzegovina

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49243502/usa-bosnia-herzegovina-2026-fifa-world-cup-knockout-round-32

Free Kobbie Mainoo T-Shirt

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/kobbie-mainoo-brother-tshirt-man-utd-b2885127.html

Kawhi Leonard Returns to Toronto

https://www.nba.com/news/4-takeaways-kawhi-leonard-returns-to-toronto-in-reported-trade-with-clippers

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:24  - World Cup Ghana vs England | Ghana Robbed By Refs

00:07:58 - A Shout Out To Ghana Goalie Benjamin Asare

00:13:01 - Who Has Been The Most Dominant Player At the WC So Far?

00:14:52 - USA Soccer W.C. Performance Thus Far

00:16:34 - Hydration Break Madness

00:21:03 - N.Y. Knicks Champions Parade

00:23:54 - Looking At the Giannis Trade To The Miami Heat

00:34:10 - Avoiding The Second Apron & Filling Out The Miami Heat

00:39:00 - The Knicks Rethinking Giannis Addition After Finals Win

00:42:30 - The NFL Cancels The Supplemental Draft, What Next For Brendan Sorsby

00:53:22 - PGA To Introduce Relegation

00:57:14 - Quick Hits: Who Is Worse Than The Sacramento Kings

01:01:25 - Quick Hits: What NFL Team Deserves a Primetime Game

01:04:00 - Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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Ghana vs. England W.C. Match | Ghana Robbed By Refs

https://www.facebook.com/kickgh/videos/ghana-was-robbed-by-the-referees-the-penalty-incident-has-been-explained/3100199486977610/

Why The World Hates Hydration Breaks

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/p_k8L0Kz9Ps

Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to Miami Heat

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-updates-celtics-heat/live/

Julius Randle Traded to Brooklyn Nets

https://www.nba.com/news/reports-julius-randle-traded-to-nets-on-eve-of-draft

PGA Introduces Relegation and Promotion Model

https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/company/2026/06/23/how-it-works-pga-tour-promotion-relegation-championship-challenger-series-new-schedule-competitive-model-future-competition-committee-announcement

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:50 - Chopping It Up With The Real Deal NY Knick Fans

00:26:51 - NBA FInals Game 5 Takeaways

00:30:16 - What's Next For The Spurs

00:31:36 - How The Knicks Played Wemby

00:35:54 - Should The Knicks or The Spurs Make A Run At  Giannis?

00:43:27 - The Unexpected World Cup Scores So Far

00:52:07 - Quick Hit, What Country Would Benefit & What Country Would Suffer if You Had to Be Born in a Country to Play For That Country

00:55:16 - Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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NY Knicks Win NBA Finals

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49053284/new-york-knicks-win-2026-nba-finals-path-championship-outlast-east-brunson-towns-hart

Cape Verde Stuns Spain With Tie

https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-oy41kykv3g2n3qzm

Tunisia Fire's Coach After First World Cup Game

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49075052/tunisia-manager-joins-exclusive-club-coaches-sacked-world-cup

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:55 - NBA Final Through Game 4, Is it Over?

00:10:07 - Grading Wemby After 4 Games

00:16:40 - Grading Karl Anthony-Towns Performance

00:19:50 - More Talented Team, Knicks or Spurs?

00:24:32 - No Love For The Everyday New Yorker at MSG

00:26:25 - When Knick Fans Thought David Lee & Tim Thomas Were the Answers   

00:28:02 - Judge Gives Texas Tech Brendan Sorsby Okay to Play, After Gambling Allegations 

00:40:55 - Hipocrisy of College Coaches and Admins 

00:45:16 - World Cup Discussion

00:57:53 - Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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NBA Finals Game 4 - Knicks vs Spurs

https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401859966/spurs-knicks

NY Knick Ticket Prices Increase For Finals

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7342131/2026/06/08/new-york-knicks-nba-finals-ticket-prices/

Temporary Injunction Granted In Brendan Sorsby Case

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49001190/brendan-sorsby-eligible-gambling-judge-ruling-ncaa