For The Love Of The Game Sports Podcast

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:28 - Western Conference Finals Game 7, Was Chet Playing Scared?

00:12:02 - Knicks Spurs Final Preview

00:19:56 - The Spurs Organization

00:24:45 - The Cleveland Cavs Post Sweep, What’s Next?

00:28:28 - Browns Trade Myles Garrett to L.A. Rams

00:33:07 - A.J. Brown Traded From Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots

00:39:16 - Russell Wilson Going to TV

00:46:16 - UEFA Championship Match Recap

00:57:00 - Quick Hits - Next Team To Break Their Bad Luck Streak

00:58:38 - Quick Hits - The Greatest Knick?

01:00:50 - Outro

==== Show Notes ==== 

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Cleveland Browns Trade Myles Garrett

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48939456/sources-browns-rams-finalizing-myles-garrett-blockbuster-trade

Eagles Trade A.J. Brown

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48912173/2026-nfl-offseason-aj-brown-trade-patriots-eagles-receiver-draft-picks-barnwell

Russell Wilson Starts Broadcast Career

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25252769-russell-wilson-reportedly-join-cbs-amid-jets-contract-rumors-and-retirement-buzz

Paris St. Germain Wins UEFA Champions League

https://www.npr.org/2026/05/30/nx-s1-5841380/psg-champions-league-victory-against-arsenal

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:25 - Quick Hit - Notable Players Left Off the English World Cup Squad

00:05:12 - Quick Hit - What Would Be A Good Team For Jalen Brown?

00:08:10 - Quick Hit - Is This A Make or Break Year for Lamar Jackson?

00:11:20 - The N.Y. Knicks Are Going to the Finals, Can They Win It All?

00:22:00 - The Spurs vs OKC Series After 5 Games

00:32:40 - SEC Schools Leaving The NCAA To Create Their Own League

00:47:12 - NCAA Denies Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility Extension  

00:51:43 - Did Jaxon Dart Ruin The New York Giant’s Season Before It Started?

01:00:45 - Outro

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SEC Commissioner Believes SEC is Still The Best

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48895726/sankey-touts-sec-best-far-big-ten-dominance

Kirby Smart and SEC Talk Secession

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48892111/with-expansion-argument-brewing-smart-hints-sec-secession

NCAA Denies Sorsby An Extra Year of Eligibility

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ncaa-denies-brendan-sorsbys-reinstatement-212044341.html

Miami TE Cam McCormick Granted 9th Year of Eligibility

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39337111/miami-te-cam-mccormick-granted-ninth-year-eligibility

Jaxon Dart Draws Criticism After Introducing President Donald Trump

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/jaxson-dart-reportedly-addressed-giants-teammates-after-trump-introduction-controversy-141827223.html

00:00:00 - Intro

==== Show Notes  

World Cup Odds

Arsenal F.C. Wins EPL

Brendan Sorsby Sues NCAA For Eligibility

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:06 - New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers

00:05:46 - Who Do The Knicks Want to Play In The Next Round?

00:10:04 - Wemby's Viscious Elbow, Should He Be Suspended A Game?

00:16:00 - NFL Schedule, The Giants Get A Prime Time Game To Start

00:22:35 - Exporting Bad Football to Europe

00:30:49 - Arsenal Back on Top

00:39:12 - Liverpool’s Present and Future

00:47:04 - No Media In WNBA Locker Rooms

00:56:48 - Mbappe Must Go According to Fans

01:04:48 - The Lane Kiffin Talks Issues Recruiting to Ole Miss

01:09:35 - Should Changes In Voting Laws Impact Recruits Committment Decisions

01:15:09 - Outro

==== Show Notes  

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Wemby’s Elbow

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48742211/no-discipline-wembanyama-reid-elbow-play-game-5

Arsenal Beats Westham

https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/740955

49ers Player Complains About Locker Room Reporter

https://www.dailymail.com/sport/nfl/article-13926759/49ers-Kyle-Juszczyk-reporter-Grant-Cohn-locker-room.html

Mbappe Petition

https://onefootball.com/de/news/kylian-mbappe-exit-petition-hits-jaw-dropping-new-mark-as-real-madrid-star-backs-under-fire-forward-42843272

Lane Kiffin Interview On Recruiting at Ole Miss

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vanity-fair-lane-kiffin-profile-110000824.html

Louisiana vs Callais Overturned

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-109_21o3.pdf

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:20 - Klay Thomas and Megan The Stallion

00:01:40 - NBA Playoffs Intro

00:08:18 - Orlando Magic Fire Coach Jamahl Mosley

00:14:47 - NBA Playoffs Continued

00:17:44 - Are The Wolves The Most Disrespected Team in the NBA?

00:23:08 - New NBA Tanking Solution

00:31:21 - Brenden Sorsby - Gambling

00:36:47 - Texas Tech Without Sorsby

00:44:48 - Mike Vrabel, Diana Russini, and The Race Debate

00:56:07 - Arsenal’s UEFA Win

01:01:23 - Virginia Tech’s Spring Game Mishap

01:02:14 - Is it Time for Steve Kerr to Move On?

01:03:48 - John Wall Choosing HBCU

01:00:00 - Was LIV Golf Ever a Good Idea?

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Orlando Magic Fire Coach Jamahl Mosley

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/magic-jamahl-mosley-fired/

New NBA Tanking Solution

https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/report-nba-puts-forward-new-3-2-1-expanded-lottery-proposal-to-curb-tanking

Arsenal’s UEFA Win

https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/news/02a5-208e0b29eecf-dde10e6ec127-1000--arsenal-1-0-atleti-agg-2-1-highlights-bukayo-saka-books-a/

The Texas Tech Problem

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-techs-5m-problem-could-104533657.html

John Wall Choosing HBCU

https://www.thebiglead.com/former-nba-star-john-wall-takes-leadership-role-at-top-ranked-hbcu/

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:18 - Malone to UNC, Was This a Good Hire?

00:03:01 - NJ Transit Raises Ticket Prices on World Cup Patrons

00:09:17 - Big 10 Champions, Is it NIL or Just Their Time?

00:10:20 - AJ Dybantsa’s $7 Million, Was It Worth It?

00:12:24 - NCAA Tournament Size Increases

00:15:20 - Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs

00:18:00 - NFL Draft Recap

00:30:46 - The NY Jets Draft

00:38:51 - The NY Giants Draft

00:42:28 - Jeremiyah Love’s Draft Position, Are Running Backs Back?

00:50:53 - Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers Draft

00:55:12 - Uar Bernard Drafted

01:00:35 - Pavia Not Drafting

01:03:18 - Brendan Sorsby Checks into Gambling Rehab

01:09:51 - Outro

==== Show Notes  

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Uar Bernard

https://share.google/fP3CVj4PED4C9oBNF

https://share.google/jaKBZfqNUdgCNbGuI

UNC Hires Mike Malone

https://www.unc.edu/posts/2026/04/07/carolina-hires-michael-malone-as-mens-basketball-head-coach/

Mike Malone Lands 7-footer Sayon Keita

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/unc-lands-7-footer-from-spain-in-electric-recruiting-win-for-michael-malone/ar-AA21WNby

NJ Transit Raises Ticket Prices

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48514008/world-cup-fans-metlife-stadium-pay150-dollar-train-fares-nj-transit

NFL Draft Results

https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft/rounds

Pavia Not Drafted

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/former-vanderbilt-qb-diego-pavia-reportedly-signing-with-ravens-as-undrafted-free-agent-182723954.html

NCAA Tournament Size Increases

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48621117/sources-ncaa-basketball-tournaments-set-move-76-teams

00:00:00 - Intro  

00:00:48 - NFL Draft / NY Jets Cancelled Meeting with Draft Prospect

00:15:49 - NFL Draft / Dallas Cowboys

00:21:50 - NFL Draft / NY Giants

00:27:48 - NFL Draft / Atlanta Falcons

00:38:40 - A.J. Brown To The Patriots

00:44:22 - Mike Vrabel’s Apology

00:48:53 - Azzi Fudd and the Dallas Wings

00:56:56 - Arsenal Loses Ground in the EPL Race

01:08:16 - Atlanta Hawks Comeback Win Against the NY Knicks

01:13:27 - Other NBA Playoffs 

01:16:47 - Neymar Coming to the MLS

01:17:41 - LeBron Accused of Being Anti-Black

01:21:04 - Outro

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Mike Vrabel Apologizes

https://youtu.be/GIs4RSeq_dM?si=vHLCO7cikJOYh-2W

Dallas Wings Shut Down Question on Azzi Fudd Personal Relationship

https://frontofficesports.com/wings-shut-down-question-azzi-fudd-paige-bueckers/

Manchester City’s Win Over Arsenal

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48533188/manchester-city-win-arsenal-gives-control-title-race

A.J. Brown Rumored to Be Heading to N.E. Patriots

https://youtu.be/FuqGqN0Xt0E?si=NA8gchb1Q4iXwJZ-

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:57 - Getting Ready For Football Season

00:04:23 - Mock Draft

00:15:05 - Ruben Bain Draft Status and Uncovered Auto Accident

00:20:26 - NBA Draft, Tanking in the NBA, The Problem, The Solutions

00:40:20 - Talking College Spring Football

00:51:01 - Athletic Directors vs General Managers in College Sports Now

01:01:07 - Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Career in Arizona. How Will It Turn Out

01:02:53 - Howie Rosman Plans to Keep AJ Brown In Philly

01:04:40 - Stagnant Eagles Offense Due to Jalen Hurts Lack of Development

01:09:00 - The Vrabel and Russini Scandal

01:12:44 - Outro  

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La’el Collins Incident That Dropped His Draft Stock

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/05/07/cowboys-sign-ex-lsu-lineman-lael-collins/70952370/

Alabama Spring Game

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48475637/alabama-qb-keelon-russell-delivers-video-game-vibes-spring-game-teammate-says

Mensah in Miami

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WzdbebHBwY

Eagle's Plans for A.J. Brown

https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2026/04/eagles-gm-has-blunt-response-about-aj-browns-future-in-philadelphia.html

The Patrick Ewing Frozen Envelope Conspiracy

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2468653-the-frozen-envelope-the-nbas-greatest-conspiracy-theory

00:00:00: - NFL Draft Coming Up / Raiders Sign Kirk Cousins

00:10:05 - Intro 

00:10:21 - Weekly Catch Up

00:14:00 - Mens National Championship

00:18:48 - Geno vs Dawn and Womens National Championship 

00:31:58 - Jay Bilas vs John Calipari on Transfers and NIL

00:47:07 - The Shakey State of Arsenal

00:56:24 - Is it Still The NY Knicks Year After Tatum’s Comeback

00:58:47 - Is Vini Jr Possibly on the Move?

01:01:58 - Kylian Mbappé Doesn't Want EPL Problems

01:03:46 - Shout Outs We Missed Last Week

01:07:38 - Outro 

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Kirk Cousins Gets Paid, Again

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48376719/kirk-cousins-agrees-sign-contract-raiders-agent-says

Jay Bilas vs John Calipari

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVV-L3wS9Sc

South Parks Student Athaletes

https://youtu.be/61TMtH3Qw4s

Arsenal’s Loss to Southampton

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48398183/mikel-arteta-arsenal-southampton-fa-cup-difficult-period

Jason Tatum’s Return

https://www.nbcsportsboston.com/video/nba/boston-celtics/how-jayson-tatum-was-able-to-make-a-strong-return-after-achilles-injury/780593/

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:13 - UConn Sends Duke Home

00:02:14 - Will Cameron Boozer Be A Good Pro?

00:09:47 - Duke’s Win Over St. Johns

00:11:20 - UConn’s Win Over Duke

00:13:28 - St. John’s Rewards Pitino A New Contract

00:16:16 - Women’s Tournament Standouts

00:17:30 - LSU Rehires Will Wade

00:20:11 - Is Title IX is Dead

00:24:35 - Tiger Wood’s Car Accident

00:30:27 - Foreign Pros Playing College Basketball in the U.S.A.

00:37:54 - Changes in Baseball Making it Fun Again

00:51:55 - Ty Simpson No 1 QB According to Dan Orlovsky

01:00:22 - Mo Salah and Liverpool’s Breakup

01:01:14 - Where does Mmbappé Rank Today Amongst the World’s Best Players

01:05:45 - USA Soccer World Cup Outlook

01:08:21 - Get to Know USA Soccer Players

==== Show Notes  

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UConn vs Duke

https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/live/ncaa-tournament-takeaways-uconn-reaches-final-four-on-wild-game-winner-over-duke-uconn-and-ucla-women-each-pull-away-in-elite-eight-150000012.html

Age of Coaches in the Sweet 16

https://www.profootballnetwork.com/mens-cbb/oldest-head-coaches-in-college-basketball/

LSU Rehires Will Wade

https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2026/03/30/will-wade-lsu-basketball-nc-state-boo-carrington/89385933007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z112301p002350c002350e004900v112301&gca-ft=81&gca-ds=sophi

Tiger Woods Accident

https://apnews.com/article/tiger-woods-car-crash-87c98d8ed519b463997553677db46b87

Ty Simpson No 1 QB According to Dan Orlovsky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUCQclbPP0E

Mohamed Saleh is Leaving Liverpool

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-mohamed-salah-leaving-liverpool-191342870.html