For The Love Of The Game Sports Podcast

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:00 - Revisiting OKC’s Final Win

00:03:15 - Malik Beasley Gambling Investigation

00:06:39 - Keeping Pete Rose out of the Hall of Fame / Baseball Gambling / Online Gambling

00:12:48 - Is Betting Basketball a Bad Bet?

00:14:26 - PSA for Pro Athletes Betting on Games

00:17:00 - The Shohei Ohtani Gambling Scandal

00:18:31 - The Money Cant Go to Jail 

00:21:00 - Rockets to the 2026 Finals After Getting KD

00:26:25 - Odds to Win the 2026 Finals

00:26:40 - Knicks Reach out to Dawn Staley

00:28:40 - Do the Knicks Have a Path to 2026 Finals?

00:30:40 - Understanding the 2nd Apron and How it Impacts Your Favorite NBA Team

00:48:20 - Dynasties or Parity, Which Is Better?

USA Soccer

00:53:25 - What’s Wrong with US Men’s Soccer?

01:03:57 - Basketball Becoming A Rich Man’s Sport

01:10:57 - Is Arch Manning a Real Heismen Candidate

01:13:14 - Barry Sanders Appreciation

01:17:19 - The Current Status of the NFL RB

01:17:20 - Derrick Henry The Last Hall of Fame Running Back

01:22:05 - How Does Tampa Bay Feel About the Buccaneers?

01:25:06 - The Difference Between Jets Fans and Giant Fans 

01:30:00 - The Outtakes

01:30:01 - Battling Covid

01:33:00 - Getting Old

01:34:00 - Battling Covid from a Medical Professional’s POV

01:46:00 - Capabilities of Modern Medicine

01:57:00 - Human Fragility

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Show Notes:

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Email: [email protected]

Malik Beasley Gambling Investigation - https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45608949/sources-pistons-malik-beasley-subject-federal-gambling-probe

Jontay Porter - https://apnews.com/article/nba-jontay-porter-banned-criminal-case-betting-b26d6a136baafdf8e538be260338bb28

Gambling Taking Over Young Men’s Lives - https://www.investopedia.com/how-sports-betting-is-taking-over-young-mens-time-and-finances-8788230

Pete Rose Betting - https://www.espn.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/13114874/notebook-obtained-lines-shows-pete-rose-bet-baseball-player-1986

Shohei Ohtani Gambling Timeline - https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-gambling-scandal-timeline-history-with-ippei-mizuhara-and-events-that-led-to-mlb-investigation/

Zion Williamson Asked to Admit He Recieved Money - https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/29158590/zion-williamson-asked-admit-parents-received-money-gifts-duke-nike-adidas

Knicks Reach out to Dawn Staley For Coaching Job

https://nypost.com/2025/06/30/sports/knicks-talked-to-dawn-staley-about-coaching-job/

Inside Bill Beliechick’s Resignation as the Jet’s Coach-https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28388772/inside-bill-belichick-resignation-jets-coach-20-years-ago

Ron Harper Son Drafted to NBA - https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2025/jun/28/nba-the-sequel-dylan-harper-son-of-ex-lakers/

Jason Richardson Son Drafted to NBA - https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/06/30/orlando-magic-jase-richardson-jason-nba-jeff-weltman-jamahl-mosley/

Arch Manning Heisman Hype - https://www.reviewjournal.com/sports/betting/heisman-trophy-betting-will-texas-qb-manning-live-up-to-the-hype-3391167/

Barry Sanders Highlights - https://youtu.be/PBhn1wMyzV4?si=W7y0zuAIBEvyZsLK

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:08 - A Tribute to Mrs. Elizabeth Carter

00:02:30 - Range Anxiety for EV Owners is Real

00:03:57 - NBA Finals Reviews

00:10:35 - Univ. of South Carolina QB Turns down $8 million 

00:09:25 - The Misguided Loyalty of Sports Fans

00:19:41 - Mavericks GM Nico Harrison Used as a Scapegoat?

00:21:46 - The Desmond Bane Trade   

00:35:05 - Are the Memphis Grizzlies Blowing it All Up? 

00:39:30 - Where Does Jah Morant Go If Memphis Starts a Rebuild?

00:44:40 - RIP John Saunders / Shout out to Gus Johnson and Rocky Ray Hudson

00:46:45 -  Coco Gauff vs Aryna Sabalenka

01:02:04 -  US Men’s Soccer Team Victory Over Trinidad & Tobago

01:05:05 - Bengals Contract Dispute with 1st Round Draft Pick

01:14:32 - Michael Penix Jr. / Mike Vick 2.0

01:21:49 - Where Should Kirk Cousins go?

01:21:58  - Does CJ Stroud Bounce Back in Year 3?

01:31:26 -  Which QB Will Lose Their Job After This Year ?

01:34:34 - The Arch Manning Sweepstakes

01:43:40 - Do European Soccer Fans Feel the Loss of Star Players Like NFL Fans Do?

01:45:45 - Outro

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Show Notes:

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Univ. of South Carolina QB Turns Down $8 Million - https://sports.yahoo.com/article/south-carolina-qb-turned-down-063750261.html

Coco Guaff v Aryna Sabalenka - https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jun/17/aryna-sabalenka-coco-gauff-french-open

Renee Stubbs on Aryna Sabalenka - https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-serena-williams-ex-coach-rennae-stubbs-calls-aryna-sabalenka-controversial-comments-coco-gauff-s-loss

Rasheed Wallace, “Both teams played hard” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yXiWZyJL90

Marshawn Lynch, “I’m here so I wont get fined” - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tF7nQibuWjA

Shemar Stewart Contract Dispute - https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/shemar-stewart-contract-bengals-first-round-pick-leaves-minicamp-as-plot-thickens-over-rookie-deal/

Who is Sylvester Croom - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester_Croom

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:56 - New York Knicks Coaching Search

00:13:34 - New All Star Game Format

00:27:05 - Would Basketball Friendlies Would Benefit the NBA? 

00:34:29 - Thoughts on the NBA Finals

00:42:00 - Stephen A. Smith for President

00:46:00 - Is There an Athlete that Could  Run for and Win the Presidency?

00:48:19 - Why No NFL Players Made the list for Possible Presidents.

00:53:50 - NCAA’s $20.5 Million Salary Cap

01:02:18 - Big East Basketball in the NIL Era

01:17:03 - 5 Star Recruits T oday

01:20:33 - Harlem BB Parks vs. Queens BB Parks

01:23:16 - Club World Cup

01:29:33 - Christian Pulisic Skipping Gold Cup

01:32:44 - Bad Decisions By Team USA Soccer

01:41:00 - Outro

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“South Park” tackles “Student Athletes” - https://youtu.be/61TMtH3Qw4s?si=u843QdviiGyJ7tcb

Who is Bryan Seeley - https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/45468012/mlb-exec-bryan-seeley-ceo-new-college-sports-commission

$1 Million Softball Pitcher - https://www.daytonatimes.com/news/texas-tech-athlete-makes-history-with-1-million-nil-deal/article_bcbf16aa-a807-4871-9aad-fc92fcfc6102.html#:~:text=NiJaree%20Canady%2C%20a%2022%2Dyear,historic%20moment%20in%20collegiate%20sports.

Who is Mark Emmert - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Emmert

Shabazz Napier, “Some nights I go to bed starving” - https://youtu.be/fFdRk2DYolM?si=vvMlvg0ffr3jiOjY

The Tim Tebow Speech - https://youtu.be/BlIQFf7A5wY?si=1eaZPkQrcnSkMnM7

Ringer.com NBA Rankings - https://nbarankings.theringer.com

Joakim Noah’s Thoughts on Cleveland- https://youtu.be/XUxWYZrLUHo?si=5KP8e00ILBRYPoHU

Jim Brown vs Kobe Bryant Beef. (The Cliffnotes) - https://youtu.be/pxPQQ-G69Uc?si=7Z1Pr_uJGgI5do10

Club World Cup - https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/club-world-cup/usa-2025

Christian Pulisic Skipping Gold Cup - https://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/article/christian-pulisic-i-dont-regret-skipping-gold-cup-calls-some-criticism-way-out-of-line-151448159.html

Who is Jürgen Klinsmann - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jürgen_Klinsmann

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:35 - Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a Superstar? 

00:11:45 - Why The NBA is Pushing SGA as the Face of the League.

00:12:51 - NFL Organized Team Activities (OTAs) .

00:24:15 - Frank Ragnow’s Retirement 

00:28:49 - More on OTAs.

00:51:36 - Michael Penix Jr the Next Michael Vick?

01:06:05 - Cam Newton vs. Cam Ward

01:14:36 - Cooper Flagg’s Multi-Millioni Decision

01:20:48 - Did You Know About the N.C. A&T Crazies?

Links to Show Topics:

More on Jimmy Clausen: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/428451-jimmy-clausen-the-notre-dame-legend-that-never-was

More on the 2006 Florida Gator:  https://floridagators.com/sports/football/roster/2006

More on Mason Rudolph https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3116407/mason-rudolph

More on Frank Ragnow’s Retirement: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2025/06/02/frank-ragnow-retires-detroit-lions-center/83992327007/

More on Cooper Flagg’s NIL Money: https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2025/06/duke-mens-basketball-cooper-flagg-nil-brief-28-million-new-balance-fanatics-gatorade-bryant-costas 

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:00 - Apology to the Knicks / Look back at game 3

00:05:44 - The Old NBA vs The New NBA     

00:08:00 - The Average Time of an NBA Career

00:10:45 -  Stephon Marbury’s Career Pivot

00:11:11 - Manchester United Managerial Issues 

00:24:48 - How Bad Would Regulation Have Been For Man U

00:25:59 - Bringing Relegation to American Sports

00:28:45 - Sunderland T’ill I Die

00:29:17 - American Business Owners in EPL

00:31:45 - Owners need to own

00:33:20 - A Possible College Football Commissioner

00:35:10 - New College Football Playoff Seeding

00:40:40 - Notre Dame 

00:43:27 - Questioning the SEC & BIG10 Dominance in College Football

00:45:00 - An SEC Sechedule with 9 Conference Games

00:52:10 - Georgia-Tech Football

00:54:57 - How To Fix College Football

00:59:40 - Revisiting Alabama over FSU

01:03:10 - Is NIL Spreading talent out or making it easier to Hoard Talent 

01:08:35 - Univ. of Green Bay Basketball Team Playing for $1 million

01:18:10 - Deion Sanders Request to Play Another Team in Spring Game 

01:23:00 - Revisiting Terrell Pryor

01:26:20 -  NFL, It’s called Not For Long, for a Reason

01:28:50 - How the Celtics F*cked Isiah Thomas

Can the Knicks win it all and are their fans doing too much. 

00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:33 - NFL Strength of Schedule

00:01:00 - New York Giants

00:08:50 - 49ers Strength of Schedule 

00:11:00 - Seattle / Sam Darnold / Geno Smith

00:13:40 - Cowboy’s Strength of Schedule

00:15:38 - Da Bears, why fans should worry.

00:18:52 - Why Packers Win

00:20:00 - What's Going on with the Pittsburgh Steelers

00:29:08 - Tush Push Ban

00:34:50 - Vikings Play Back-to-Back Overseas Games. 

Thoughs on overseas games

00:36:22 - Reseeding the NFL playoffs.

00:40:59 - Is the NBA draft rigged? Some odd coincidences

00:56:40 - Caitlin Clark v. Angel Reese, “The Foul”

01:03:42 - The NIL Commission Headed by Nick Saban

01:22:23 - Why Shedeur Didn’t Play in the Senior Bowl

01:29:00 - Shedeur’s Unique Position

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00:00:00 | Intro

00:00:25 | NFL Draft & Browns mini camp

00:02:31 | Status of the Saints QB Room

00:04:55 | Cowboys going to the SB

00:05:30 | George Pickens Trade

00:06:00 | The best evaluators of wide receiver talent 

00:07:58 | Is George Pickens worth 4 wins

00:11:14 | Dallas Cowboys Draft

00:15:50 | Paul’s #1 Loser of the NFL offseason.

00:19:30 | Rohan’s Offseason winners and losers

00:22:02 | Love for the Philadelphia Eagles

00:25:42 | Jalen Hurts Appreciation    

00:31:01 | NFL Combine vs Game Tape

00:35:38 | Scouts not knowing & another take on Sheduer

00:45:24 | Anonymous Reporting at the draft 

00:46:40 | Can Travis Hunter Playing Both Way

00:50:57 | The Trevor Lawrence Hype Train has Stopped

00:52:40 | Big win for the Knicks and Why The Knicks Go to the Finals

00:57:48 | Defending Jason Tatum

01:02:31 | Arsenal’s Loss UEFA Champions League

01:04:40 | Can Arsenal make it back to the Semi Finals 

01:07:09 | How to Fix Arsenal

01:13:00 | Young Neymar vs Lamine Yamal

01:18:17 | Harry Kane the best center forward in the world? Contender in                           2025?

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