The Rooster reacts to the shocking news that the Washington Nationals have fired both GM Mike Rizzo and manager Dave Martinez just a week before the MLB Draft, offering sharp insight into the timing and a rumored contract option that may have influenced the decision. Chris Russell joins to dispute that theory and argues the move could further destabilize the franchise. The Rooster also dissects the Lerner family’s statement, criticizing its lack of accountability and highlighting deeper issues within ownership and the roster. With Miguel Cairo named interim manager, the conversation turns to what this signals for the team’s direction. Shifting focus, the show covers Terry McLaurin’s frustration with stalled contract talks with the Commanders, including trade speculation and comparisons drawn by Russell. The hour wraps with reactions to the Wizards’ ongoing roster shakeup and the always-entertaining “Dumb Dumb of the Day” segment.

The Rooster reacts to the bombshell news that the Washington Nationals have fired both their general manager, Mike Rizzo, and manager, Dave Martinez just one week before the MLB Draft. He shares his initial thoughts on the shakeup and discusses the rumored contract option that might have played a role. Joining the conversation, Chris Russell explains why the option doesn’t add up and argues that this move could put the Nationals in an even tougher spot. Tune in for sharp insights and a candid breakdown of what this means for the franchise’s future.

As the fallout continues from the Nationals’ decision to part ways with Dave Martinez and Mike Rizzo, The Rooster turns his focus to the bigger picture. He reads and reacts to the statement from the Lerner family, calling out its lack of accountability. While Martinez and Rizzo certainly had their flaws, ownership and the players failed to rise to the moment when it mattered most. Plus, we break down the news of Miguel Cairo being named interim manager, and what that signals for the direction of the franchise.

We kick off the final hour diving into the latest on Terry McLaurin’s contract situation with the Commanders, following Jeremy Fowler’s report that the star wideout is frustrated with the lack of progress. Chris Russell draws a contract comparison that could hint at what Washington might be thinking and we explore whether a trade could actually be on the table. Then, we shift gears to react to the Wizards’ continued roster moves, and wrap things up with our “Dumb Dumb of the Day” segment.

In a special best of Commanders episode, Mayor Bowser joins The Kevin Sheehan Show to speak on the RFK Stadium deal. Other shows on 106.7 The Fan & Team 980 give their thoughts on the comments and weigh in on the possible deal

On a jam-packed 4th of July special, Chris "The Rooster" Russell kicks things off with a candid take on the Washington Commanders' rumored new uniforms and the social media backlash, setting the tone for a show full of DC sports fireworks. News breaks that Nationals phenom James Wood will compete in the Home Run Derby, prompting the Rooster to predict his performance and weigh in on the MLB All-Star voting snubs. In the final hour, the Nationals’ young stars shine in a bounce-back win over the Tigers, igniting more local sports excitement. The show wraps with LeBron James’ rumored unease about teaming up with Luka Doncic and, as always, the fan-favorite "Dum Dum of the Day" segment.

We kick off the final hour with more DC sports fireworks before recapping the Nationals' bounce-back win in Game 2 of their doubleheader against the Tigers. After a rough start, the Nats’ young stars stole the show and The Rooster was loving it. Then we shift to the NBA, where reports suggest LeBron James isn’t thrilled about playing with Luka Doncic. The Rooster reacts to the rumors and what it could mean for the Lakers. We wrap it all up with our fan-favorite segment: Dum Dum of the Day.

Breaking news hits at the top of Hour 2; James Wood is officially in the Home Run Derby, and The Rooster, Chris Russell, is fired up. He reacts in real time, breaks down what it means for the Nats' rising star, and makes his bold prediction for how far Wood will go. Then, it’s time for a signature Rooster rant: the MLB All-Star rosters are out, and he’s got major issues with the voting process. Plus, we keep the fireworks theme going with our 4th of July Plays of the Day.

The Rooster, Chris Russell, kicks off with his honest take on the Washington Commanders' rumored new uniforms and the Twitter blowback that followed. He sets the record straight before we launch into our explosive 4th of July special. Today’s theme: DC’s most electrifying sports moments, the kind that light up the sky like fireworks.

Chris Russell dives into Malik Beasley’s surprising off-court troubles, uncovering unpaid debts to a dentist, barbers, and more, while also reacting to breaking news that Mike Brown is the frontrunner for the Knicks' head coaching job. He analyzes the other candidates New York considered and debates whether Brown is the right fit. The episode also explores LeBron James’s trade rumors and his powerful influence on the NBA. Shifting to Washington football, Chris responds to a "Total Sports List" ranking by unveiling his own Mount Rushmore for the Commanders, highlighting legendary coaches and players while debating if rising star Jayden Daniels deserves a future spot. Wrapping up, Chris and A MAC dive into a resurfaced Deion Sanders–Sauce Gardner tweet that sparks a broader conversation on whether NFL cornerbacks are being financially undervalued in today’s league.