Sunday Sports Rush

Sunday Sports Rush – Episode 260

Texas football is officially back! We break down the biggest takeaways from Longhorns fall camp, including the Arch Manning era, the offensive line, Hollywood Smothers, and Texas' young defensive talent.

Plus, a loaded Cowboys training camp update, NFL Hall of Fame Weekend, the latest Astros-Rangers AL West race, and plenty of NFL headlines.

Then, Chris Thomasson of KIII Sports joins us to talk Coastal Bend high school football, Texas Longhorns expectations, the Astros, and his 17 years covering sports in South Texas.

Sunday Sports Rush

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RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys joins Sunday Sports Rush to break down the opening days of Dallas Cowboys Training Camp.

We discuss why a drama-free offseason might actually be a good sign for Dallas, whether Cowboys fans should feel optimistic heading into 2026, and why it's okay to have hope despite recent playoff disappointments.

RJ also shares the under-the-radar players catching his attention early in camp, the importance of Tyler Guyton locking down the left tackle position, early impressions of the team's new-look roster, and the biggest storylines to watch as training camp continues.

If you're looking for an in-depth Cowboys Training Camp update, this is an interview you won't want to miss.

Sunday Sports Rush – Episode #259

Football is officially back, and the Dallas Cowboys are back on the practice field.This week, James Espinosa & Adin Ducker break down the biggest storylines from the opening days of Cowboys Training Camp, including Jerry Jones' all-in mentality, Dak Prescott's Super Bowl message, Caleb Downs' impressive start, and the biggest position battles to watch heading into the 2026 season.

Plus, RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys joins the show to share his observations from camp, while Dotson Lewis returns for another entertaining edition of Man Card Court.

Also on this episode:

• Are the Cowboys legitimate Super Bowl contenders?
• Astros vs. Rangers and the latest MLB Trade Deadline buzz
• NFL training camp headlines from around the league
• College football's biggest storylines, including Curt Cignetti's comments on the Big Ten & SEC
• Rapid-fire takes from across the sports world

Whether you're a Cowboys fan, Longhorns fan, Astros fan, or just love talking sports, we've got you covered.

New episodes of Sunday Sports Rush air every Sunday from 9–11 a.m. on NewsTalk KEYS 1440 AM & 98.7 FM and are available afterward wherever you get your podcasts.

Sunday Sports Rush – Episode #258

Is it National Championship or Bust for the Texas Longhorns?

This week on Sunday Sports Rush, James Espinosa dives into the biggest stories coming out of SEC Media Days, including why the pressure has never been higher for Steve Sarkisian, Arch Manning, and the Longhorns as they enter the 2026 season with championship expectations.

The NFL is back as Dallas Cowboys Training Camp opens, and we break down the biggest position battles, Christian Parker's new-look defense, Caleb Downs' impact, and the questions that could define Dallas' season.

Also on this episode:

• ESPN's Top 10 NFL quarterbacks
• Astros trade deadline debate: Buy or Sell?
• Spurs offseason updates, Wemby's NBA 2K27 cover, and LeBron's move to Philadelphia
• SEC storylines from around the conference
• Coastal Bend sports headlines, including Dave Campbell's South Texas football predictions and Veterans Memorial's new baseball coach
• And plenty of rapid-fire takes from around the sports world.

Jerry Plemons and Adin Ducker hold it down while James Espinosa is on vacation for E257 of the Sunday Sports Rush. 

The guys discuss the downfall of USA Soccer, Preview the Argentina v Spain WC Final, Adin has an epic Astros rant, MLB talk post All-Star Game, Cowboys news and notes and NFL Roster Rankings and an inspirational few minutes on Adin's health and fitness journey. 

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Episode #256 is all about one thing: football season is almost here.

James Espinosa kicks off the show by asking one simple question: Which team are you counting down the days to watch this fall? From the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Longhorns to Coastal Bend high school football, the countdown is officially on.

This week's show also dives into:

• Cowboys and Longhorns fall camp storylines
• The loaded Week 1 schedule for the MIC Sports Network
• Conor McGregor's UFC return and anticlimatic ending. 
• The biggest questions facing Texas football heading into fall camp
• Astros surprisingly in the AL West chase at the All-Star Break
• FIFA World Cup semifinal storylines and what went wrong for Team USA
• ESPN's latest Cowboys roster rankings
• Victor Wembanyama's massive contract extension, the Spurs signing Tobias Harris, and all the latest NBA headlines
• Coastal Bend sports news, including Lee Yeager's move to Beeville

Plus, your reactions, and opinions throughout another packed two hours of sports talk.

Listen every Sunday from 9–11 a.m. on 1440 KEYS AM and 98.7 FM, or catch the podcast anytime right here.

Could one of the most shocking reunions in NBA history actually happen? James Espinosa opens the show by exploring whether San Antonio Spurs fans would welcome Kawhi Leonard back if the opportunity presented itself, while looking back at some of sports' greatest comeback stories.

The conversation continues with a full breakdown of the Spurs' 2026 NBA Draft class, why San Antonio prioritized size and defense, and what Jayden Quaintance and Tarris Reed Jr. could bring alongside Victor Wembanyama.

Plus, the latest Spurs free agency rumors, including reported interest in Rui Hachimura.

Also on this episode:
🏒 Could Houston or Austin land the NHL's next expansion franchise?
⚾ Midseason MLB storylines, Astros and Rangers updates, and proposed changes to free agency.
⚽ The USMNT prepares for the World Cup knockout stage after a heartbreaking loss to Türkiye, plus the road ahead against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
🏀 Massive NBA offseason moves, including Giannis Antetokounmpo's blockbuster trade to Miami and LaMelo Ball's move to Minnesota.
🏈 It's time for another edition of "Overreaction or Not?" featuring Joe Burrow, C.J. Stroud, the Cowboys, the Rams, J.J. McCarthy and more.

It's two hours of opinions, debate, and everything happening across the sports world on the Sunday Sports Rush with James Espinosa, Adin Ducker and Jerry Plemons. 

Sunday Sports Rush #253: Who's Your Sports Daddy? Spurs Decisions, Cowboys Optimism & USA's 2-0 Start Father's Day means one thing on the Sunday Sports Rush: it's time to identify your sports daddy!

We break down the teams, players, and rivals that have owned fanbases over the years and hear from listeners on who their sports daddy is.

Plus, the Spurs offseason is heating up. Is it a tougher decision between keeping De'Aaron Fox or pursuing other roster upgrades? We discuss San Antonio's biggest offseason needs and what the next step is for Victor Wembanyama and the Silver & Black.

We also dive into the annual tradition unlike any other: Dallas Cowboys optimism. Is this the year the hype is justified, or are Cowboys fans setting themselves up for another disappointment?

And the USMNT is off to a perfect 2-0 start at the World Cup. We discuss what's working, the team's grit, and whether the Americans are building momentum for a deep tournament run. All that and more on the Sunday Sports Rush!

Catch the show every Sunday from 9-11 AM on 1440 KEYS AM and 98.7 FM Corpus Christi, or listen anywhere on the KEYS app.

Jerry and Adin sit in for the vactioning James and recap the Spurs 5 game NBA Finals loss to the NY Knicks. 

They also dive into 

• Knicks Win the NBA Finals
• NBA Finals Breakdown
• Sorsby Tech Talk Segment
• FIFA World Cup Discussion
• Biggest Chokes in Sports History

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Jeff Garcia of Spurs in Focus joins The Sunday Sports Rush to break down the San Antonio Spurs' historic Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and their first trip to the NBA Finals since 2014.

Jeff discusses the atmosphere in San Antonio following the Western Conference Finals win, Brian Wright's role in building a championship contender, Victor Wembanyama's incredible third season, the impact of key role players throughout the playoff run, and the critical moments that helped the Spurs close out the defending champions.

Plus, Jeff shares his thoughts on the upcoming NBA Finals matchup, what makes this Spurs team different, and whether this run is just the beginning of a new era in San Antonio basketball.