The Game Within

The White House announced that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held on the National Mall in DC. The hosts break down what it means—and whether Trump might hijack the moment. Plus: Warren Moon embraces the next generation while Lawrence Taylor shuts it down, Belichick’s age-gap relationship sparks backlash, the Nuggets dominate at altitude, and a LASIK campaign raises questions about referee vision. In the deep dive, the show unpacks Trump’s reported plan for an executive order targeting NIL deals and what it could mean for the NCAA and college athletes.

Today, we break down all the head-scratching moments from this year’s NFL Draft and why so many fans are still trying to make sense of what happened with Shedeur Sanders. Before we dive deep into the Draft, we run through our Quick Five: Ravi explains how the new movie Sinners ties into Josh Allen’s story, we look at what Wrexham Football Club’s success means for the team and the city, Jarren Duran has a heated moment confronting a heckler, the Commanders make their long-awaited return to DC, and a visit to the White House ends up dividing the Eagles’ locker room. 

The guys break down the mess surrounding Mavericks GM Nico Harrison. But first: should phones be banned at sports events? Is Deion Sanders going too far at Colorado? How pro sports quietly bent the knee to Trump. Aaron Rodgers keeps disappointing. Plus, why every team should study OKC’s rebuild.

In today’s Quick Five, the guys cover the emotional impact of MLB’s new mental health documentary The Clubhouse, Netflix’s no-holds-barred dive into Brett Favre’s scandals, JD Vance’s viral White House trophy fumble, Shane Lowry’s call for post-game cool-down periods, and the growing trend of athletes launching second careers. Then, stick around for the Deep Dive: what would it look like if the NFL adopted a promotion and relegation system like English soccer? Could the UFL become football’s second division? And would NFL owners ever allow it?

We break down the latest controversy around the use of torpedo bats in baseball, why so many NCAA women delay going pro and the latest NFL rule changes. Plus, we dive into the Dodgers’ White House visit and why it might be time to move on from Stephen A. Smith. Our deep dive breaks down Trump’s new tariffs and the unexpected impact they will have on the sports' industry.

On today’s episode, we discuss a controversy involving the Department of Defense, Jackie Robinson, Mina Kimes and RGIII. The guys break down Tiger Woods’ surprising connection to the Trump family and why a major lawsuit could shake the game of tennis to its core. Plus, we dive into the impact the Ukraine War could have on hockey and why March Madness feels different this year.

On this week's episode, the guys dive into West Virginia's shocking response to a March Madness snub and why everyone's talking about the Savannah Bananas. We explore Stephen A.'s ongoing feud with LeBron and what it reveals about nepotism in sports. Plus, we debate which athletes have made the biggest impact on and off the court. Our deep dive looks at how players leverage social media during contract negotiations—smart move or risky play? And don't miss the rise of professional women's baseball!

In today’s The Game Within, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of NFL Free Agency—exploring how players really hold the power, what makes a team desirable, and how front offices are making moves behind the scenes. The guys are joined by Gevin Reynolds, who worked in the NFL's finance office supporting labor negotiations and host of "Lowlights" here on Valor Media Network. Plus, our Quick Five serves up the latest drama: from the rise of celebrity-produced documentaries to UFL's labor showdown, Dana White cashing in with the Saudis, Trump stirring up World Cup politics, and Stephen A. Smith taking aim at LeBron James.

The guys discuss intensifying anti-American sentiment in international sports and how the War in Ukraine could further reshape the landscape. Bill Belichick’s latest gambit at UNC fell short overnight only hours after announcing a deal with HBO’s Hard Knocks. Major League Baseball is set to face a new set of challenges entering the 2025 season. Will Pete Rose finally get his shot at the Hall of Fame and what are the politics of Hall of Fame voting?

Join the crew as they dive into Team USA's overtime loss to Canada and President Trump's continued encroachment into the sports world. They discuss how Netflix's Court of Gold is bringing us inside the world of Team USA Basketball’s Olympic journey and the benefits of internationalizing traditionally American sports. Then guys also break down the PGA - LIV Golf merger, Saudi Arabia's growing influence, the potential end of the famous NFL "tush push" play, and the Yankees' dull facial hair policy change. Plus, a deep dive into whether reality competition shows like Beast Games should actually be considered sports.