Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac continue to react to the news that Texas Tech star quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for the Red Raiders in 2026, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports, a Texas judge granted Sorsby a preliminary injunction yesterday that prevents the NCAA from punishing him for violating its rules on sports gambling. Mike, Ali, and Beau explain why they think Sorsby being ruled eligible to play takes away the sanctity of college sports.

Ali Mac tests Mike Johnson’s, Dylan Mathews’, and Beau Morgan's movie, sports, and general history knowledge as she takes them back in the day for the halftime portion of the show!

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons Quarterback Coach Alex Van Pelt talk about how there’s no set timeline right now when it comes to determining who will be the starting quarterback, how Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has more work to do with the under center drops, and how having a quarterback who has a strong arm is an advantage because it stresses defenses and Penix has that strong arm. Mike, Ali, and Beau react to what Coach Van Pelt had to say, and explain why they think the Falcons QB competition can't legitimately start until Penix Jr. is fully healthy and doesn’t have any limitations.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the news that the Atlanta Hawks and Head Coach Quin Snyder have agreed to a multiyear contract extension, and explain why they think it feels like the Hawks finally have the right General Manager/President of Basketball Operations, Head Coach and core players together.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac let you hear Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson talk about Falcons wide receiver Drake London getting a contract extension and being his best teammate of all time, react to what Bijan had to say, let you hear Falcons Head Coach Kevin Stefanski talk about how Drake’s run blocking adds to his versatility and the team’s versatility as well, and then explain why they think Drake is the heart and soul of the Falcons right now because of what he provides on and off the field.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Ali Mac react to the news that Texas Tech star quarterback Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for the Red Raiders in 2026, even after the transfer quarterback was declared ineligible for wagering on college sports, a Texas judge granted Sorsby a preliminary injunction yesterday that prevents the NCAA from punishing him for violating its rules on sports gambling. Mike, Ali, and Beau explain why they think Texas Tech rigged the system to ensure Sorsby would get a judge that would give him a favorable ruling.

The Morning Shift’s full show on Monday, June 8th, 2026.

HR1 - Matthew Bergeron is Top 10 guard in NFL & deserves extension from Falcons

In hour one Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan, quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, quickly recap their weekends, recap and react to the Atlanta Braves securing a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates after winning the final game of their three game series yesterday 3-2 thanks to a pinch-hit bases clearing three run double by Michael Harris II in the bottom of the seventh inning, explain why they think Braves Manager Walt Weiss is pulling all of the right strings right now with the Braves lineup and bullpen, talk about which Atlanta Falcons offensive players should be getting a contract extension sooner rather than later other than Falcons Running Back Bijan Robinson, explain why they think that guy will be and should be Falcons Left Guard Matthew Bergeron, talk about what new tv series they started over the weekend, recap and react to the third-seeded Georgia Bulldogs defeating No. 14 Mississippi State, 11-9, in an extra innings thriller to win the Athens Super Regional and advance to the NCAA Men's College World Series for the first time since 2008 and for the seventh time in program history in front of a sold-out Foley Field on Sunday afternoon, talk about how the Dawgs have had a had an exciting and cinematic run to the College World Series, and also talk to Dylan Mathews about his experience at the new premiere sports bar and event space in downtown Atlanta in Cosm.

HR2 - Falcons defense may look a lot different at some positions in a few years

In hour two Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, talk about which Atlanta Falcons players should be getting a contract extension sooner rather than later other than Falcons Running Back Bijan Robinson, and explain why they think the Falcons will have some good defensive players that will end up being cap casualties. Then, Ali, Mike, and Beau hit the halftime portion of the show where they talk about some of the crazy and funny stories that happened over the weekend that you may’ve missed, including comedic WWE Wrestler Danhausen cursing both the Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights for money. The Morning Shift crew also reacts to Dylan Mathews’ weekend wrap around story where Kim Kardashian straight up ignores Sky Sports reporter Martin Brundle at the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco who’s trying to do one of his famous "grid walk" interviews with her, talk about how Kim is being selfish and embarrassing her boyfriend Lewis Hamilton, who she’s there to support, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves securing a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates after winning the final game of their three game series yesterday 3-2 thanks to a pinch-hit bases clearing three run double by Michael Harris II in the bottom of the seventh inning, explain why they think Bryce Elder's good start shouldn't be overshadowed by Michal Harris' clutch hit, and then close out hour two by reacting to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle.

HR3 - Kyle Pitts may price himself out of Atlanta if he has big season

In hour three Ali Mac, Mike Johnson, and Beau Morgan quickly touch on some of the biggest headlines around the local and national sports scene, continue to talk about which Atlanta Falcons players should be getting a contract extension sooner rather than later other than Falcons Running Back Bijan Robinson, explain why they think Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has a few more boxes to check before the Falcons even think about giving him a new contract, talk about the chores they think most people are likely to stop doing halfway through, talk about how fans can’t bring any bags into Madison Square Garden tonight for Game three of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs because President of the United States of America Donald Trump is going to be there, continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves securing a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates after winning the final game of their three game series yesterday 3-2 thanks to a pinch-hit bases clearing three run double by Michael Harris II in the bottom of the seventh inning, explain why they think the Braves bench and bullpen depth has allowed Braves Manager Walt Weiss to manage injuries to players well this season, continue to talk about the chores they think most people are likely to stop doing halfway through, what chores are the worst to leave halfway finished or just unfinished in general, and then close out hour three by answering people’s questions about anything in the Morning Mailbag!