Today’s word of the day is ’scripted’ as in the WWE as in professional wrestling as in SORRY TO BREAK IT TO YOU as in the WWE is looking into getting into the gambling business. What? How? Really? No Way. (16:40) Calvin Ridley is back in the NFL. The receiver was suspended for a year and traded to the Jaguars. He was suspended for gambling on the NFL. He released a story in the Players’ Tribune that was eye-opening. (27:50) Update on Ja Morant! He’ll be out for at least four more games the Grizzlies say. Denver PD said the investigation is over. What now? (39:55) Review: EO. (43:55) We need to talk about the Yankees and Frankie Montas. He said he was hurt when he was traded. Oh boy.

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Sports Betting BOOM: WWE now wants in on the action! Calvin Ridley reinstated by NFL; Ja Morant update: Adam Silver is no David Stern (Episode 769)

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Ohtani and Betts red hot starts being held back by Dodgers pitching! Update on White Sox stadium plans; MAJOR FTC ANNOUNCEMENT! (Episode 1038)

Today’s word of the day is ’mental fortitude’ as in running as in the London Marathon as in tired as in sore. Yes, I ran the marathon. Yes, I am exhausted. Yes, I’d do it again. (5:20) The Denver Nuggets have taken a 2-0 series lead on the Los Angeles Lakers. Nikola Jokic is too much, too good. But, the big story was LeBron James calling out the referees. Oh boy. (17:22) Even more drama in the Knicks and Sixers game. The Knicks score 6 points in 14 seconds. Were there fouls? Were there timeouts? None were called! (24:20) Aaron Boone’s ejection was caught on live video with audio. Shocking stuff for fans. MLB has a problem. (37:23) Review: Ripley. (38:24) What’s going on at college campuses is pretty stark. Patriots owner Robert Kraft has pulled his funding from Columbia. (48:00) What’s the latest on the Athletics move to Vegas? Is it happening? Is it not happening? (51:20) NPPOD.
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LeBron James and Joel Embiid call out refs! Aaron Boone gets ejected 5 pitches into a game! WHAT IS GOING ON!? (Episode 1037)

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MAILBAG: London Marathon and running; NFL Draft Week! Fanatics and MLB's uniform problem

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Sports Betting BOOM: WWE now wants in on the action! Calvin Ridley reinstated by NFL; Ja Morant update: Adam Silver is no David Stern (Episode 769)

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