Tom Marquis sits down with Tony Donahue of the Tony D Podcast for one heavy hitter of a segment: the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays World Series showdown — what’s going on, who has the edge, what’s next. Then, pivoting fast, we dig into the ongoing NBA gambling scandal — what's been revealed, what remains hidden and why it matters. 

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Tom Marquis and Ed Kratz — beat writer for the Philadelphia Eagles and SI.com contributor — get into the thick of Week 8. The Eagles have to win. The Indianapolis Colts have to win. Who’s gaining ground? Who’s slipping? We’ll walk the NFL map, highlight playoff trajectories, breakout players, and key upcoming games.

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Tom Marquis welcomes Adam Jividen — super Browns fan, super Buckeyes fan, super Guardians fan, super Cavs fan, great dad and the great prognosticator. They dive into this weekend’s major college-football games (including Ole Miss Rebels, Vanderbilt Commodores, Texas A&M Aggies, Indiana Hoosiers), then switch gears into the explosive NBA scandal. Expect sharp takes, bold predictions and some fan-fueled commentary.

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Tom Marquis, host of The Balance, links up with Moe from The BS Sports Show to unpack one wild sports weekend. From college football upsets to NFL thrillers, NBA preseason hype, and October baseball magic — no headline goes untouched. Fast, funny, and full of perspective — it’s your Monday morning reset, The Balance style

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Tom Marquis hosts The Balance NASCAR segment with Steve Wilson, editor-in-chief of Speedway Digest and The Balance’s official NASCAR contributor. The playoffs roar into Talladega — the track where anything can happen. Xfinity on Saturday, Cup on Sunday, and chaos in between.

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Tom Marquis and The Balance check in with Ed Kratz — Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com and The Balance’s official NFL contributor. From Minneapolis, Ed previews the Eagles-Vikings matchup and joins Tom for a full NFL walk-around — storylines, power rankings, and insider insight.

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Tom Marquis hosts The Balance and welcomes Indianapolis sports media expert Matt Hicks to break down everything Indiana. From the Colts’ clash with the Chargers to the latest Hoosier headlines and a touch of Notre Dame, it’s a full-court press on Indiana sports action.

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Buckle up — The Balance hits the track with Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and our official NASCAR contributor. Host Tom Marquis checks in with Steve live from Las Vegas as the NASCAR Playoffs roll into Sin City. The Round of 8 is on the line, and the pressure is sky-high for both the Cup Series and Xfinity Series contenders. They’ll break down which drivers are hot, who’s fading fast, and who might gamble big for a win in Vegas. It’s 30 minutes of pure speed, strategy, and playoff energy — because what happens in Vegas might send you to the Championship 4.

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In the final segment of The Balance Saturday Drops, host Tom Marquis is joined by Tony Donohue of The Tony D Podcast for a deep dive into Indy sports and October baseball madness. The guys put on their “homework caps” as they break down the Indianapolis Colts’ latest performance — where they stand heading into midseason, QB storylines, and defensive highlights. Then it’s on to the Indiana Pacers, as preseason basketball tips off and expectations rise for Tyrese Haliburton and crew. Finally, it’s all about October baseball — we’re down to the Final Four of the MLB playoffs! Seattle’s big win over Detroit has shaken up the bracket, and we’ll cover the latest from Toronto, Seattle, Dodgers, Brewers, and Cubs as the road to the World Series narrows.

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This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Ed Kratz, Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for SI.com and our official NFL contributor. The two dig into a tough stretch for the Eagles, who have now dropped two straight — including a disappointing loss to the New York Giants. What’s gone wrong in Philly? Can the Birds regroup before the season spirals? Then, Tom and Ed walk around the league as Week 6 heats up — the biggest storylines, surprise teams, quarterback shake-ups, and who’s rising to the top of the standings as the playoff picture slowly takes shape. It’s all NFL, all heart, and all insight — Fly Birds Fly!

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