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[02:45] WELCOME HEATHER DINICH

Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior Writer, joins to discuss Mike Gundy, Big 12 media days, and the upcoming SEC media days. We dive into the recent NIL rulings and their impact on student-athletes. A recent court decision bolsters the movement for student-athletes to be recognized as employees. Thursday’s ruling doesn't make athletes employees, but it is a significant step. The NCAA could become a joint employer responsible for paying athletes if colleges don't. 

[20:10] SHEDEUR SANDERS ON BUFFS EXPECTATIONS

GoJo and Golic discuss the pressure on Colorado and if other teams view them as their "Super Bowl." 

[22:39] THE GOLDEN GOLICS

It's that time of year when the sports calendar slows down. Inspired by our friends at ESPN, we present our first annual Golden Golics! Nominees include The Stay off the Internet award: Caleb Williams, Kevin Durant, Brandon Aiyuk, Foot in Mouth award: Aaron Rodgers, Mike Gundy, Louisville Police, Tom Brady, LARGE EXCELLENCE: Kroger Mascot, Joe Alt, Jason Kelce, Henry Nowak, DJ Burns.

[33:50] ROOKIE OF THE YEAR BATTLE

The Rookie of the Year battle heats up between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. In the closing seconds, Angel Reese secured her 15th straight double-double as the Sky beat the Dream, and Chicago Sky gifted Reese with a very sad cake.

[41:30] NBA REPORTEDLY HAS A NEW RIGHTS DEAL

GoJo and Golic discuss the NBA  finalizing a media rights deal with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video, worth $76 billion over 11 years. TNT could still threaten to match.

[43:50] THIS, THAT AND THE THIRD

This: Kelce and Swift are reportedly spending $100K daily on their romance. That: New Kit Kat Banana Split McFlurry. The Third: Fake phone numbers can lead to real friendships, as seen in a recent Summer League conversation screenshot making the rounds.

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