Sneakers and Cleats: Spurs, Cowboys and more

Episode 224 of Sneakers and Cleats dives into the biggest news of the weekend: Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has undergone surgery on his shooting hand and will miss all of training camp — possibly the start of the season. Matt Roy, Don Harris, and Chuck Miketinac break down what this means for Harper, the Spurs’ young roster, and San Antonio fans hoping for a strong season.

We also cover the first week of football action: Texas State tops UTSA again in the I-35 showdown -- and NFL Week 1 takeaways, including Micah Parsons’ debut and the Texans’ tough start.

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The NFL season opener is here! Matt Roy and Chuck Miketinac break down Cowboys vs. Eagles without Micah Parsons, season expectations, and whether Dallas can cover the spread. Plus, a preview of the I-35 rivalry between UTSA and Texas State, and a look at the huge Brennan vs. Smithson Valley matchup on Thursday Night Lights.

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The guys kick off Episode 222 on Labor Day with a shocker — the Cowboys trade Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers for Kenny Clark and two first-round picks. Matt Roy and Chuck Miketinac break down how the deal went down, what it means for Dallas, and Daron Bland’s new $92 million extension. Then, they dive into Week 1 of college football: did we overhype Texas and Arch Manning? Can UTSA contend in the American after a tough loss to Texas A&M? Plus, thoughts on Ohio State vs. Texas and other national takeaways from the opening weekend.

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College football is finally here! Matt Roy and Chuck Miketinac break down a massive Week 1 slate, including Texas heading to Columbus to face Ohio State and UTSA taking on Texas A&M in College Station. The guys also make their picks for the brand-new 12-team College Football Playoff and who they think will win it all. Plus, Judson alum and UTSA star Rashad Wisdom earns a roster spot with the Buccaneers, and we dive into the latest Cowboys rumor — could Micah Parsons really be traded to Green Bay?

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Don Harris is back from vacation and ready to sound off on all the latest Project Marvel drama—what’s next for the Spurs’ proposed arena, the Mayor’s pushback, and why the city’s future may hang in the balance. Matt Roy and Chuck Miketinac join him to break it all down.

Then, we pivot to the Cowboys as the NFL’s 53-man roster deadline looms. Should Mazi Smith get one more shot despite his struggles? And what do we make of Micah Parsons’ bizarre antics during the preseason finale?

Finally, high school football is officially here! We unveil the TNL Top 10 Poll and preview our first Thursday Night Lights matchup of the season: Johnson vs. Judson.

Episode 220 of Sneakers and Cleats brings you Spurs, Cowboys, and Texas high school football—all in one show.

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Matt Roy and Chuck Miketinac break down the San Antonio City Council’s narrow 7-4 vote to move forward on a $1.3 billion downtown arena project that could shape the Spurs’ future in the city. From Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ pushback to the financial commitments by the city, county, and Spurs ownership, we unpack what the decision means, why the debate was so heated, and what’s next as voters prepare to weigh in. All that and more on the latest Sneakers and Cleats podcast.

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Episode 218 of Sneakers and Cleats is all about one thing: Project Marvel. Matt Roy and Chuck Miketinac break down the finalized term sheet between the Spurs, the City of San Antonio, and Bexar County — including exactly who’s paying what, what the non-relocation agreement means for fans, and how soon a new downtown arena could rise. Plus, the sharp divide between City Council and Mayor Jones, why Spurs officials are reportedly frustrated, and how November’s vote could decide the future of the franchise in San Antonio.

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Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is doubling down on her call for a strategic pause on moving forward with a plan for a new Spurs arena. Don Harris breaks down the mayor's comments and provides insight into what's next for Project Marvel. We also review the preseason openers for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans. And with kickoff for the college football season just around the corner, the guys react to the newly released Preseason AP poll. Texas is at #1.

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The Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox… but with a $229 million extension on the table this weekend, will they commit long-term—or is the future shifting beneath their feet? Matt Roy and Chuck Miketinac break down what’s changed since the blockbuster deal, how Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle factor in, and whether Fox fits this young core. Plus: a hilarious Derrick White story about how Pop told him he was traded, Chris Paul’s emotional thank-you to San Antonio, and the massive stakes behind Project Marvel—an $18.7 billion investment that may determine whether the Spurs stay in the Alamo City for decades to come.

Also: we preview the NFL Hall of Fame inductions and debate whether the Cowboys’ training camp fights are a red flag—or just football. Episode 216 of Sneakers and Cleats pulls no punches.

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The Spurs make a HUGE financial commitment for a new downtown arena. Don and Chuck share their thoughts on what this means for the Spurs and Project Marvel moving forward. Plus, the first full week of Cowboys training camp is in the books. Where do things stand with the Micah Parsons contract dispute? And with the countdown to kickoff underway, the guys take quick glance at the season outlooks for UTSA and UIW.

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