49ers owner Jed York was arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution this week, and NFL media has been fairly quiet. But a new study on CTE in NFL players got a ton of attention.

We break down the disparity, plus weigh in on Kirk Herbstreit's comments about ESPN skimping on CFB coverage.

Last, our second semifinal matchup of the SPorts Media Influence Olympics between Pat McAfee and Charles Barkley.

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1:11 Tracking the York story

18:50 CTE study turns heads

25:40 Is Herbstreit right?

34:09 Influence Olympics: McAfee vs Barkley

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Tom Brady hates the preseason, Troy Aikman faces new rules at ESPN, and nobody wants to talk about Puka Nacua.

Brandon Perna (ThatsGoodSports on YouTube) joins to discuss the latest NFL media headlines plus his thoughts on Pat McAfee entering NFL coverage, the industry's embrace of content creators, and why concussions disappeared from conversation.

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2:01 Brady hating, Aikman restrictions

12:30 Puka's troubles going under the radar

18:50 Do ESPN shows still matter

33:00 Covering violence in the NFL

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The NFL and CFB are busy with media moves, and we cover the latest with Pat McAfee, Clay Travis, Tom Pelissero and even Jason Kelce. In between, we talk Howard Cosell, Netflix, the WNBA and podcasting.

Then, the second stage of the Sports Media Influence Olympics continues with Colin Cowherd vs. Bill Simmons and Jemele Hill vs. Ross Dellenger.

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Pat McAfee released his debut album "The Diary of a Polarizing Figure" last Friday, and the audience has not responded well.

We break down the lyrics, the reception, and more from ESPN's biggest star.

Then, we move onto the second stage of the Sports Media Influence Olympics as McAfee goes head-to-head with Big Cat, and Stephen A. Smith squares off against Charles Barkley.

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Is LeBron James still the face of the NBA? Will Kawhi Leonard or the Clippers be punished? And what's going on with the Lakers sale as everyone in the media agrees it's fishy?

Twitch streamer and YouTuber Legend of Winning joins to give his thoughts. Plus, LOW shares which mainstream NBA media voices break through for his audience, why the Gil's Arena mess was such a big story, and more.

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1:08 LeBron still face of the NBA?

7:04 Is LeBron to Philly a good story?

11:57 What happens to Kawhi

22:09 LOW's take on Lakers sale

27:15 Why LOW is one of the only big NBA Twitch streamers

34:40 Which mainstream NBA media figures break through?

40:00 Reaction to Gil's Arena relaunch

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Three big NFL game analysts are up for new deals after 2026, so where will Troy Aikman, Kirk Herbstreit and Greg Olsen end up after this season?

Plus, Round 7 of our Sports Media Influence Olympics, featuring Shannon Sharpe and Dan "Big Cat" Katz.

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Pablo Torre might have finally found evidence that Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers and the NBA can't ignore.

Plus, Round 7 of our Sports Media Influence Olympics where Charles Barkley and Nick Wright go head-to-head in the Television region.

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Fox News host Jesse Watters admitted he doesn't actually care about the WNBA or believe a "man" would ever actually play in the league after days of chatter about Sophie Cunningham.

We also give early predictions on where Tony Romo could end up if he loses his job as the top game analyst at CBS Sports.

Plus, Round 5 of our Sports Media Influence Olympics, looking at Bill Simmons vs. Dan Patrick in the Radio & Television region.

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New ESPN execs are done with "Embrace Debate" and now want to "Embrace Authenticity." Will the pivot help them re-engage with sports fans who tuned out the Worldwide Leader over the past decade?

Plus, we continue our Sports Media Influence Olympics with Stephen A. Smith vs. the 'Pardon the Interruption' hosts and ESPN's NFL investigative team vs. Yahoo's Ross Dellenger.

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0:45 ESPN wants authenticity over debate

18:27 Influence Olympics Rd 3: Stephen A vs Wilbon/Kornheiser

39:35 Influence Olympics Rd 4: Wickersham/DVN vs Dellenger

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The Tony Romo OWI story keeps getting worse, despite rumors that CBS Sports will keep him in place. Plus, 49ers and NFL media seemingly kept Kyle Shanahan's car crash quiet, while ESPN's story only made things for confusing.

Then, it's time for Round Two of the Sports Media Influence Olympics, with #1 Colin Cowherd facing off against #4 Ryen Russillo in the Radio and Podcast region.

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