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Episode 81: IN THE BOOTH – College Football Chaos, Bryce Young’s Statement Game, Lamar Jackson Injury & WNBA Semis

The crew is IN THE BOOTH for Episode 81 of the Puttin Up Podcast, delivering a high-energy breakdown of every major headline taking over the sports world this week.
What We Cover in This Episode:

Trending Topics

• Cristiano Ronaldo's future with the Portuguese national team.

• Canelo Alvarez announcing his retirement plans and target fight at Azteca Stadium.

• Standing up for CoCo Gauff following China Open controversy.

College Football Recap

• Minnesota reclaims the Little Brown Jug in a 20–14 upset over Michigan—is Michigan’s offense officially in panic mode?

• Mizzou flattens Florida 45–17 in Columbia.

• Miami flexes in Death Valley with a 41–13 rout of Clemson.

• Keelon Russell leads Alabama's 56-point outburst against Mississippi State.

• Quick Hits: Julian Sayin & Jeremiah Smith, USC's clutch comeback, and massive RB stat lines.

NFL Week 4 Breakdown

• SNF: Bryce Young and Tetairoa McMillan lead the Panthers to a shocker over the Lions.

• MNF: Atlanta’s offense explodes for 45 points in the Superdome.• Chiefs survive Las Vegas to stay undefeated | Are the 0–4 Chargers facing a complete crisis?

• Upset Sunday: Patriots stun Bills, Giants move to 3–1, and Rams beat Philly on the road.

• Refs Out of Control: Breaking down the NFL officiating suspensions.

Fantasy Football: Puttin Up Points with Meek

• Tetairoa McMillan's massive WR1 breakout and Chuba Hubbard's high floor.

• CeeDee Lamb's 17-reception clinic & Chase Brown's PPR value.

• Sell-High Alert on Aaron Jones Sr.

• INJURY REPORT: Lamar Jackson goes down—top waiver wire targets and streaming options to rescue your roster.

NBA Preseason Opening Statements

• Off-ball movement and young core minutes in the Lakers' blowout win over Kings.

• Sixers' offensive depth against New York.

• Memphis' high-octane pace vs. Atlanta & Jalen Duren’s 5-year extension in Detroit.

• Preseason marquee preview: Lakers vs. Warriors at Chase Center.

WNBA Playoffs & Semifinals

• Expansion Magic: Golden State Valkyries lock down the Las Vegas Aces in Game 1.

• Atlanta Dream push the pace to beat New York 92–82.

• Round 1 Recap: A'ja Wilson's 36-point double-double ends Indiana's run.

• Indiana Fever sound-off: Amber Cox defends the fanbase, plus Kelsey Mitchell sets the record straight.

Closing Segment

• Somebody Gotta Go!

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Welcome back to Puttin Up Points! Episode 80 is locked, loaded, and officially in session. We’re unpacking a wild week across sports—from international NFL thrillers and crazy college football upsets to the WNBA postseason and NBA roster shakeups. Grab a seat, tap in, and let’s talk shop!

IN THIS EPISODE

Trending Topics 

• S/O Coach Mike Gordon Jr. landing the Texas Southern Player Development job!

• Justin Verlander’s HOF-worthy career & emotional exit escorted by his wife and daughter

• Tigst Assefa’s insane Berlin Marathon win—running a 2:11:04 with a torn Achilles!

College Football Top 25 & Week 4 Chaos 

• Giant-Killers in the Big Ten: Iowa’s walk-off shocker over Michigan; Wisconsin drops 14 straight to stun Penn State 

• SEC Statement Games: Texas grinds in Knoxville; Georgia dominant vs. OU; Florida blows past Ole Miss; LSU bounces back big • Pac-12/Big Ten Battles: Oregon controls the Coliseum against USC; Minnesota steals a road W in Seattle 

• Individual MVPs & ACC Upset Recaps (Jeremiah Smith, Wake Forest, Stanford)

NFL Week Highlights & Breakdown 

• Walk-Off in Rio: Ravens clip Cowboys 34-31 + Derrick Henry passes Dickerson on the all-time list 

• AFC North Warfare: Steelers defense holds off Burrow & the Bengals 

• Upset Watch: Commanders top Seahawks; Lions ride Jahmyr Gibbs' 3-TD explosion 

• Monday Night Football: Bears dominate Eagles behind Case Keenum 

• Full Week Scoreboard recap

Fantasy Football & Waiver Wire Strategy 

• Week MVPs: Jahmyr Gibbs (41.4 PPR), JSN (35.4 PPR), Brock Purdy, & Brock Bowers

• Major Injury Dominoes: De’Von Achane, Justin Jefferson, and Breece Hall

• Top Waiver Wire Targets: Ollie Gordon II, Braelon Allen, & Kenyon Sadiq

• Start/Bench & Buy High/Sell High debates!

NBA Roster News & ESPN Top 10 

• Timberwolves waive Rob Dillingham; D'Angelo Russell waived 

• Breaking down ESPN’s latest Top 10 player rankings

WNBA Postseason & Awards 

• AP Award Winners recap 

• Playoff Game 1 recaps & scores 

• Live check-in on current game action! 

Closing Show Segments 

• "Somebody Gotta Go"

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Welcome back to Puttin’ Up Points Episode 79! We are covering an absolute overload of sports news this week—from major injury setbacks in football to huge contract extensions in the NBA, historic milestones in the WNBA, and an apology on the Hyrox track you have to hear to believe!DROP YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS:Who should take over as the next WNBA Commissioner?DON'T FORGET TO LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND HIT THE NOTIFICATION BELL SO YOU NEVER MISS AN EPISODE!Trending Topics• The NHL is BACK! Season kickoff is right around the corner next Tuesday.• MLB Playoffs preview & SAD NEWS: Aaron Judge is set to miss the Wild Card Round!• Spoiling or Soiling? Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk issues an apology for staying on track after an unexpected incident.• S/O to Ryan Clark! The Pivot Podcast launches a brand-new live sports show every Monday at 2 PM EST.NFL & College Football• College Football Top 25 Shakeup.• Major Injury Update: Jaxon Dart (Knee), Jayden Daniels (Dislocated Arm), and Caleb Williams (Hamstring).NBA News & Extensions• Getting Paid! Amen Thompson ($208M/5-yr), Ausar Thompson ($155M/5-yr), Keyonte George ($157.5M/5-yr rookie extension), Kawhi back to Toronto ($115M/2-yr), and Ben Simmons signs with the Kings ($3.5M/1-yr).• The end of an era? Charles Barkley reveals he and Ernie Johnson are a package deal—if Ernie retires after this season, Barkley walks too.• Trades & Retirements: Nicolas Batum calls it a career; Hawks trade Buddy Hield, Ryan Nembhard, & cash to Charlotte for Dorian Finney-Smith.WNBA & Women's Basketball• USA Women bring home the FIBA GOLD! • Lisa Leslie statue unveiled in Los Angeles. • WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces retirement after 7 years. Who's next? Swin Cash? Nneka Ogwumike?• RECORD-BREAKING SZN:Angel Reese becomes the 1st WNBA player to reach 500 rebounds in a season.Kelsey Mitchell passes A'ja Wilson for most points scored in a season.A'ja Wilson posts back-to-back 1,000-point seasons!Flau'jae Johnson sets the rookie single-season steals record.Olivia Miles breaks Caitlin Clark's rookie single-season scoring record.CONNECT WITH US:Instagram: @PuttinUpPointsTikTok: @PuttinUpPointsTwitter/X: @PuttinUpPointsListen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts: Search Puttin Up PointsSponsored by: Kolby’s Styling SalonPowered by:  @rodemic  #PuttinUpPoints #NBA #WNBA #NFL #CollegeFootball #MLBPlayoffs #NHL #SportsPodcast

Welcome to Puttin Up Points Podcast – Episode 78: National Cut Day!

It’s a massive week across sports, and we’re covering every major headline, roster shakeup, and record-breaking performance.

TOP STORIES THIS WEEK:

• Trending Topics: The US Open kicks off, shouting out the Little League World Series champs (Curaçao vs. Nevada), and Masai Russell setting a new 100m hurdles world record (12.09)!
  
• NFL & College Football: Opening weekend recap, Nick Saban's ESPN documentary, the Big Ten/SEC blocking NFL-to-college returns, Aaron Donald’s $20M+ Rams return, 53-man roster cuts (OBJ makes the Giants!), and the NFL abolishing the Pro Bowl. Plus, a wild scam story involving a fake 49ers WR.
  
• NBA Offseason Moves: Breaking down deals for Jonathan Kuminga (Wolves), Klay Thompson (Heat), DeMar DeRozan (Nuggets), and James Harden’s 3-year extension with the Cavs.
  
• WNBA Records & Rankings: Angel Reese's historic 29th double-double, FIBA Gold hype, and reacting to ESPN's top 10 WNBA players list (featuring A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Breanna Stewart, and more).
  

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Welcome back to Puttin’ Up Points! In Episode 77, "Flagrants, Brawls & Paydays," the crew breaks down a jam-packed week in sports.Note: This episode was previously recorded on August 2nd live on Twitch (twitch.tv/puttinuppoints).Trending Topics: Polish swimmer Bartłomiej Kubkowski swims 55 hours across the Baltic Sea without sleep, Brock Lesnar officially retires on The Pat McAfee Show, and the premiere of Netflix’s The Testimony of Vince Young.NFL & College Football: Football is back! Recapping the Panthers vs. Cardinals HOF Game and Haynes King's walk-off scramble. Plus, honoring the 2026 Hall of Fame class, major contract extensions for Bijan Robinson, Zay Flowers, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Jonathan Taylor, and Kirk Cousins' training camp brawl with Maxx Crosby.NBA: Remembering legendary coach Don Nelson, Dillon Brooks signing with the Suns, Monta Ellis named GM at Alcorn State, and Stephen A. Smith's apology to Kyrie Irving.WNBA & FIBA: FIBA 2026 Team USA roster announced, Stephen A. Smith calls Kelsey Mitchell the Fever’s best player, a breakdown of Caitlin Clark’s controversial late-game turnover vs. the Aces, and the fallout from DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul.Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! Follow Us:Instagram/X/TikTok: @PuttinUpPointsTwitch: twitch.tv/puttinuppoints

*Episode was recorded on July 26th* We are BACK OUTSIDE and we’re not holding back on Episode 76! The landscape of sports media and the league is shifting fast, and the crew is here to break down all the madness.What We’re Talking About:ESPN’s Major Shakeup: Ryan Clark and Cam Newton are out at ESPN. Was this a business decision or a corporate camouflage? We react to the sudden departures, the unfiltered podcast fallout, and what this means for media independence moving forward.NFL News: Training camp headlines, contract holdouts, roster battles, and the top storylines cooking as football season approaches.NBA News: Offseason buzz, trade rumors, roster re-tools, and who’s positioning themselves for a deep playoff run.WNBA Breakdown: Mid-season drama, playoff races heating up, and the stars turning heads across the league right now."Somebody Gotta Go" Segment: The hard choices return! We put four hot topics on the chopping block—who stays, who goes, and who’s getting evicted from the culture?Don't forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Drop your takes in the comments—did ESPN make a mistake, and who’s taking the L in our Somebody Gotta Go debate?Follow us on social media:Instagram: @puttinuppointspodcastTwitter: @puttinuppointsClick here to listen now 👇https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/puttin-up-points/id1634824944https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-puttin-up-points-95783316/https://open.spotify.com/show/1HFYRpu4nX10TORYBJguxCspotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rHpKRnl9KsbSponsored by: Kolby’s Styling SalonThanks for watching!#PuttinUpPoints #BackOutsideBoyz #RyanClark #CamNewton #ESPN #NFL #NBA #WNBA #SomebodyGottaGo

In Episode 75, we’re breaking down a massive week in sports, from FIFA announcements to championship trophies.

What’s Inside:

World Cup 2026: The groups are officially set!

Tiger Woods: Stepping away from golf to focus on health after his latest accident.

NFL 2026 Rules: Major changes to onside kicks, kickoff alignment, and officiating power.

NBA/HOF: Wemby's 40-point games, Cooper Flagg’s 51-point explosion, and the Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announcement.

College Hoops: Congrats to the UCLA Bruins on winning the Women’s Natty! Plus, we preview UConn vs. Michigan for the Men's title and discuss the Geno Auriemma/Dawn Staley drama.

The Portal: Audi Crooks enters the transfer portal and Tennessee's roster faces a total reset.

Drop your Men's Natty picks in the comments!

We’re breaking down a historic week for NJ hoops, the WBC finals, and major NCAA rule changes. Puttin’ Up Points is back!Episode HighlightsNJ Hoops: Plainfield secures the #1 seed after a 58-55 thriller against BC. Micah Gordon makes history as the first unanimous njathletic MVP, and Addy Nyemchek takes home the Women’s MVP.Local Shoutouts: Huge congrats to Coach Bibby (Passaic County Coach of the Year) and our own A for leading the Showtime Sports league in 3PM!Global Sports: Venezuela shocks the USA 3-2 for the WBC title. Plus, Sergio Vega (OK State) becomes the first undefeated true freshman national champ at 141 since 1947.NCAA Rule Changes: Massive 2026 update—Targeting is now a "Three Strike" system. No more automatic next-game ejections on Strike 1.Pro Hoops: Darius Garland drops a 41-point masterpiece, Dell Curry gets his jersey retired, and T-Mac is fighting for a 1v1 All-Star segment.March Madness: Recapping the Round of 32—Duke, Michigan State, and Illinois move on. Plus, the latest on the brand-new WNBA CBA agreement.Follow us on social media:Instagram: @puttinuppointspodcastTwitter: @puttinuppointsClick here to listen now 👇https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/puttin-up-points/id1634824944https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-puttin-up-points-95783316/https://open.spotify.com/show/1HFYRpu4nX10TORYBJguxCspotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/rHpKRnl9KsbSponsored by: Kolby’s Styling SalonThanks for listening!

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We’re hitting the field and the court for a massive Episode 73! From World Baseball Classic upsets to historic NBA scoring, we’ve got you covered.

In This Episode:

⚾ WBC & NWSL: Italy and Venezuela stun the world. Plus, the Boston Legacy shatter NWSL attendance records with 30k+ fans!

🏈 NFL Free Agency: Kyler to the Vikings, Tua to the Falcons, and Mike Evans joins the 49ers? We break down the biggest moves and Maxx Crosby staying put.

🏀 NBA Facts: Bam Adebayo drops 83 points—is he officially "him"? We debate the Knicks vs. Pistons in the East and Wemby’s path to the promised land.

🏆 March Madness: It’s Selection Sunday! We pick our sleepers, favorites, and shout out the auto-bids like Duke and St. John’s.

🔥 Unrivaled & WNBA: Shoutout to MVP Chelsea Gray and The Mist. Plus, the latest on the WNBA CBA stalling.

Closing Segment: Somebody Gotta Go ✌️

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**Puttin Up Points Episode 68: French Open Champs, NBA Finals, NBA Draft Shocks, WNBA Drama & MORE!**Welcome back to Puttin Up Points! In Episode 68, we're diving deep into the biggest headlines across the sports world.**NBA & WNBA Madness:** The NBA Finals are SHOCKING the nation with low viewership but incredible finishes – how do the Pacers keep pulling off late-game heroics? We break down the Thunder's must-win Game 2 and give a huge shoutout to MVP SGA! Plus, we expose the TRUTH about the NBA Draft Lottery (Mavs #1?! Spurs #2?! Shaq spilling secrets!) and debate if NBA All-Star Weekend needs 1-on-1s after Mike Beasley's win over Lance Stephenson. And hold on tight, because the WNBA season is already packed with drama, hard fouls (Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese!), and a rash of injuries impacting key players.**Grand Slam Glory:** CoCo Gauff is a 2-time Grand Slam champion at just 21 years old after her epic French Open win at Roland-Garros! We discuss her elegance and incredible sportsmanship in the face of post-match commentary. On the men's side, Carlos Alcaraz staged an unbelievable comeback to win the French Open, battling back from two sets down against Jannik Sinner.**UFC 316 Recap:** Merab Dvalishvili defended his bantamweight title, and Kayla Harrison made a HUGE statement, defeating Julianna Peña to become the new bantamweight champion and set up a dream match with Amanda Nunes!**NFL Updates:** We're sending our deepest condolences to the families of Alyssa Boyd and Jim Irsay. The "tush push" lives on – but is it fair? We debate the controversial rule and react to the full NFL schedule release. Plus, Hard Knocks is bringing the drama with the NFC East in-season and the Buffalo Bills in training camp. And the latest on Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers and Nick Chubb's expected move to Houston!**MLB Rundown:** We'll touch on the top teams in each MLB division and get excited about Shohei Ohtani being back in the bullpen!**Uncommon Favor:** Don't miss out on Dawn Staley's must-read new book, "Uncommon Favor"!Join us as we break down all the action, share our takes, and ask: ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!

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