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Michael Brennan Breaks Through as Beau Hossler Keeps Chasing

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Michael Brennan delivered when he had to.

On this Golf Live segment, Trey Wingo and Justin Ray break down Brennan’s win at the Wyndham Championship, how his putting helped push him over the top and why his ball-striking makes him one of the more interesting young players on the PGA Tour.

Brennan’s win also continued a rare run on Tour: three straight PGA Tour winners age 24 or younger, joining Jackson Koivun and Michael Thorbjornsen. Trey and Justin discuss what that says about the PGA Tour’s next wave and why the depth of the Tour keeps getting harder to ignore.

But Wyndham also came with another side of the story.

Beau Hossler came up just short again, finishing second while still chasing his first PGA Tour win. Trey and Justin talk about Hossler’s career, his 65 top-25 finishes, five runner-up finishes, 252 PGA Tour starts without a win and why they still believe his breakthrough is coming.

From Brennan’s rise to Beau’s near-miss, this segment is about how hard it is to win on the PGA Tour — and how thin the line can be between a career-changing Sunday and another painful close call. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Steve Keim Addresses the Stories Circulating About Him — Setting the Record Straight

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Steve Keim is a founding member of Inside Football. When this show launched, the promise was simple — when something is real, we are going to be real about it. No spin. No PR. Just the truth, on camera, from the person involved.

Two stories have been circulating that attach Steve Keim's name to serious allegations. He is here to address both directly.

The Drop Shipping Scam

Last July, Steve Keim was introduced to a man named Mohamed who presented a drop shipping e-commerce business opportunity. The rates of return looked legitimate. Other people Keim spoke to confirmed they were receiving payments. Over several months Keim invested, brought in members of his family including his ex-wife and son, and ultimately eight friends as well.

By March and April things changed. People Keim had brought in stopped receiving payments. Keim himself was not being paid back on seven stores he had purchased. He became, in his words, extremely animated. He flew to Philadelphia to meet with Mohamed directly and verify that funds existed to cover what was owed.

The walls were closing in on Mohamed. He was recently found dead in his pool in New Jersey — either murdered or by suicide. The investigation is ongoing.

In the days that followed Steve Keim was contacted by the FBI. He spoke with them today. Their message was direct — he is not a suspect. He is not a person of concern. He is a victim. He has made available to investigators every text message, email, and contract he received throughout the business relationship.

Between himself, his ex-wife, and his son, Keim estimates seven figures in losses. He is working with legal counsel to recover what he can. But his focus is not on himself, but on the eight friends and two family members he brought into this. He apologizes to all of them. He made a poor decision doing business with this man and owns that completely.

What is also clear — Mohamed used Steve Keim's name and reputation to legitimize his operation. He kept the full picture hidden because he knew Keim would never have supported him if he understood what was actually happening. That does not make Keim responsible for what happened. It makes him a target.

The DeAndre Hopkins Allegation

The second story involves former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who made a public allegation that Steve Keim manipulated his drug test during his time with the Cardinals.

Keim's response is direct and unequivocal. All NFL drug tests are administered by the National Football League — not by teams, not by general managers, not by anyone within a franchise. The only information a team receives is the result. It is physically impossible for a general manager or anyone within an organization to contaminate, manipulate, or interfere with an NFL drug test. The allegation is baseless. It is irresponsible.

Hopkins subsequently deleted the comment. Keim's read on that — deleting the comment is a judgment of guilt. If you make a serious allegation publicly you stand behind it. You do not delete it.

Trey's read — if you say something like that publicly you better have receipts. Because without them you are in serious legal waters.

Keim does not know with certainty why Hopkins made the allegation. His best assessment — sometimes people are not fully informed about what they see on the internet, and sometimes people say things out of frustration when business relationships end in ways they did not want. He believed he had a good relationship with Hopkins. He cannot speak for him. But he can be clear that the accusation is highly inaccurate.

Why This Conversation Is Happening Here

This is Inside Football doing exactly what Inside Football said it would do from day one.

When something real comes up involving someone on this show, we address it. On camera. Directly. From the person involved. Not through a PR statement. Not through a third party. Not through a carefully crafted response designed to say as little as possible.

Steve Keim made a mistake in judgment doing business with someone he should not have trusted. He owns that. He is sorry for the people it affected. He has nothing to hide and is cooperating fully with law enforcement. And a baseless allegation about something physically impossible deserves a direct response — so here it is.

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Hall of Fame Weekend Is Over. Now the 2027 Debate Begins.

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Football is officially back, but for Trey, the Hall of Fame Game has never been the real story of Hall of Fame weekend.

After years of covering the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Trey explains why the gold jacket dinner, the enshrinement ceremony and the gathering of football legends in Canton matter far more than a preseason game.

He looks back at this year’s Hall of Fame class, including Drew Brees, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig, and explains why the moment these players put on the gold jacket is what the weekend is really about.

Then the conversation turns to what comes next.

With the next Pro Football Hall of Fame class already becoming a major debate, Trey breaks down which names feel like obvious cases, which ones will be argued over, and which players may have to wait.

Bill Belichick? Trey says there should be no debate.

Rob Gronkowski and Adrian Peterson? They feel like first-ballot locks.

Eli Manning? A fascinating case built on durability, consistency and two unforgettable Super Bowl runs.

Ben Roethlisberger? Likely in, but maybe not as clean of a first-ballot conversation.

Antonio Brown? One of the most complicated Hall of Fame cases in recent memory.

Trey also weighs in on Richard Sherman, Andrew Whitworth, Cam Newton, Le’Veon Bell, Alex Mack, Gerald McCoy, Eric Weddle, Otis Anderson and Darren Woodson.

From this year’s gold jackets to the names that could define the next Hall of Fame debate, this is a full breakdown of what Canton means — and who may be next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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FedEx Cup Playoffs Preview: Michael Brennan, Beau Hossler and the PGA Tour Pressure Cooker

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Golf Live is back, and the PGA Tour is officially in the home stretch.

Trey Wingo and Justin Ray break down Michael Brennan’s win at the Wyndham Championship, where he delivered under pressure and kept his season alive heading into the FedEx Cup Playoffs.

They also get into what Brennan’s win says about the PGA Tour’s youth movement, with three straight winners age 24 or younger: Brennan, Jackson Koivun and Michael Thorbjornsen.

On the other side of Wyndham, Beau Hossler came up just short again. Trey and Justin discuss why Hossler keeps putting himself in position, why winning on the PGA Tour is so difficult, and why they still believe his breakthrough is coming.

Then it is onto the FedEx Cup Playoffs, with the top 70 heading to Memphis for the FedEx St. Jude Championship. Trey and Justin look at who made it, who missed out, how the playoff structure changes the stakes, and which players could make a move before East Lake.

Justin also explains why TPC Southwind favors strong iron players, why momentum matters this time of year, and why Sam Burns and Hideki Matsuyama are two names to watch.

The episode also covers Brooks Koepka’s putting struggles, LIV Golf’s latest uncertainty, Joaquin Niemann’s growing resume, Scottie Scheffler’s Player of the Year case, Presidents Cup picks, and whether golf is watching a changing of the guard happen in real time. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Beau Hossler Came Close Again. This Conversation Hits Different Now.

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Beau Hossler has been close before. After another second-place finish at the Wyndham Championship, Trey Wingo revisits his conversation with Hossler about the highs and lows of life on the PGA Tour.

We spoke with Beau last year about the mental grind of professional golf, the thin line between winning and finishing second, and how hard it is to keep perspective when the breakthrough still has not come. After Wyndham, that conversation feels as relevant as ever.

Hossler first burst onto the golf scene as a 17-year-old amateur at the 2012 U.S. Open, where he became one of the youngest players to make the cut and even held the lead at one point. Years later, he has built a strong PGA Tour career with millions in earnings, dozens of top-25 finishes and multiple runner-up finishes — but he is still looking for that first win.

In this conversation, Hossler opens up about how thin the line is between success and failure on the PGA Tour, why there are so many different ways to finish second, and why one week can still change everything.

He also talks about separating self-worth from score, finding balance away from golf, playing at the University of Texas, watching Scottie Scheffler’s rise, the changing PGA Tour schedule, and building his coffee brand, Bo-Rista.

From his teenage moment at Olympic Club to his years grinding on the PGA Tour, Beau Hossler’s story is a reminder of how hard it is to win in golf — and why coming close can be both encouraging and heartbreaking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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J.R. Smith on Falling in Love With Golf, LeBron’s Swing and Life After the NBA

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J.R. Smith joins Trey Wingo on The Wingo Network to talk about the game that took over his life after basketball: golf.

J.R. explains how Moses Malone first put a club in his hands, why one 300-yard drive got him hooked, and how the game became more than just something to do after NBA practices.

From NBA Champion to College Golfer

After winning championships with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers, J.R. found himself asking what came next.

That answer eventually became school and college golf.

J.R. talks about going back to college, joining the golf team at North Carolina A&T, and what it was like competing with players nearly half his age after spending years at the highest level of the NBA.

LeBron Finally Gets Golf

One of the funniest parts of the conversation comes when J.R. explains how he tried to warn LeBron James about golf.

J.R. told LeBron it would become the most addictive thing he had ever done. LeBron did not believe him at first. Now, according to J.R., LeBron is sending him swing videos, tips, and fully understands what the golf obsession is all about.

J.R. also talks about Bronny’s swing, LeBron’s golf etiquette, and why some natural athletes pick up the game faster than everyone else.

The 2016 Cavs and Life After Basketball

Trey and J.R. also look back on the 10-year anniversary of the Cavaliers championship, the bond between those teammates, and their recent golf trip through London, Scotland, and France.

J.R. shares stories about Kevin Love, LeBron, Tristan Thompson, and what it was like getting the band back together.

Golf, Tattoos and What Comes Next

J.R. opens up about his tattoos, the connection he feels with artists, and why golf now gives him a new competitive outlet.

He also talks about playing in celebrity and athlete golf events, how good he thinks he can become, and why tournament golf is completely different from casual rounds with friends.

From NBA Finals runs to college golf tournaments, J.R. Smith’s story is about competition, reinvention, and the game he says you can never really escape once it gets into your soul. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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Jackson Koivun beat Scottie Scheffler. How real is the hype around golf’s newest star?

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Jackson Koivun needed only three PGA Tour starts to earn his first victory, and he did it by holding off world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. Now the real question begins: How much should golf believe the hype?

Trey Wingo and Justin Ray examine what made Koivun’s breakthrough so convincing, from a dominant weekend of iron play to a short game already being described in generational terms. They also compare his college résumé with some of golf’s biggest modern stars and explain why this arrival may be different from other highly touted prospects who never reached their expected ceiling.

But nothing is guaranteed. Koivun’s aggressive, unconventional swing raises long-term questions, and one victory does not automatically make someone a future major champion.

Trey and Justin break down what the win actually tells us, which parts of Koivun’s game appear sustainable and how quickly he could move from rising prospect to the FedEx Cup playoffs and the Presidents Cup conversation.

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The World Cup was a massive success. Now the fight over money, media rights, and access begins.

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The World Cup delivered massive television audiences, brought international fans into cities across the United States and created one of the biggest sports-media opportunities in years. Now the real questions begin.

Margaret Fleming of Front Office Sports joins Trey Wingo to examine who actually benefited from the tournament, why the full economic impact may take years to understand and what happens when FIFA negotiates its next American media-rights deal.

The current rights were secured for far less than networks pay for properties such as the NFL and NBA. With future bidding potentially starting around $1 billion, companies including Netflix, YouTube and Disney could enter the competition. That could drive the value of the World Cup higher, but it also raises a major concern for viewers: will future tournaments remain widely available, or will more matches move behind subscription paywalls?

Trey and Margaret also discuss the uneven returns for host cities, the public money invested in transportation and operations, and why restaurants and hotels did not all experience the same financial windfall. They examine the increase in interest around American soccer and why the tournament’s true impact may not be measurable for years.

The conversation also explores how international supporters experienced a different side of the United States, from Kansas City and Texas to distinctly American stops such as Buc-ee’s and Texas Roadhouse. That change in perception may become one of the tournament’s most valuable long-term legacies.

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Ryan Fox Just Made the Biggest 36-Hole Comeback in Major History

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Ryan Fox is the Champion Golfer of the Year, and his Open Championship win was even crazier than it looked.

Trey Wingo and Justin Ray break down how Fox went from T-52 after 36 holes to winning The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, completing the biggest 36-hole comeback by position in men’s major championship history.

Ryan Fox Makes History

Fox completely changed the tournament with a Saturday 62, then finished the job on Sunday with a birdie on the 72nd hole.

Justin explains why that comeback was not just rare, but record-setting. The previous biggest 36-hole comeback by position in a men’s major came from 39th place. Fox came from outside the top 50.

A Throwback Champion

Trey and Justin also explain why Fox became such a popular winner.

His swing is not picture-perfect. His game is not overly mechanical. His pace of play is fast, simple, and refreshing. He sees the shot, hits the shot, and moves on.

At a time when golf can feel overanalyzed, Fox won The Open by playing golf his own way.

The New Zealand Legacy

Fox also joins one of the most exclusive lists in New Zealand golf history.

Trey and Justin discuss his sporting background, his family’s athletic roots, and why this win puts him alongside New Zealand’s major champions.

Why Birkdale Delivered

Royal Birkdale produced four rounds of 62 in Open Championship history, including three this week alone. But the winning score was still only 10-under, which made the week feel different from a normal birdie-fest.

Justin explains why the course allowed historic low rounds while still producing a dramatic and difficult championship finish.

Ryan Fox rewrote the record book, won his first major, and gave golf one of the best stories of the year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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The Majors Are Over. Now Golf Has to Wait Nine Months.

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The Open Championship is finished, Ryan Fox is the Champion Golfer of the Year, and the men’s major season is officially over.

Trey Wingo and Justin Ray recap a wild week at Royal Birkdale, from Ryan Fox’s historic comeback to Bryson DeChambeau’s penalty controversy, Scottie Scheffler’s strange Sunday, Cameron Young’s near-miss, Sam Burns’ heartbreak, and the bigger question golf now has to answer: why are the majors done in July?

Ryan Fox Makes History

Ryan Fox went from T-52 after 36 holes to winning The Open Championship, completing the biggest 36-hole comeback by position in men’s major championship history.

Justin explains why Fox’s Saturday 62 changed everything, why his win was so rare, and why his style, pace of play, and New Zealand sporting background made him such a popular champion.

The Bryson Penalty Debate

Trey and Justin break down the Bryson DeChambeau two-shot penalty, why the R&A was in charge instead of the PGA Tour, and why intent was not the only issue.

They also discuss Bryson’s reaction, the idea that he may have threatened to leave the championship, and why both Trey and Justin believe golf is better when Bryson is relevant in majors — even when the drama gets complicated.

Scottie, Cameron Young and Sam Burns

Scottie Scheffler had one of the strangest final rounds of the week, including a wild break on 17 and a ruling that could have created even more controversy.

Cameron Young shot 64 on Sunday and still came up one shot short.

Sam Burns had another major chance slip away, but Justin explains why he may be one of the best bets to break through soon.

Why Is Major Season Already Over?

The Open was the final men’s major of the year, which means golf now waits roughly nine months until the next one.

Trey makes the case for moving the PGA Championship back to August, why the current major schedule feels too compressed, and why golf is better when the major season has more room to breathe.

Mailbag

Trey and Justin also answer viewer questions on scoring records, whether strokes under par or total score matters more, major championship experience, video review in golf, future multiple-major winners, and whether players owe the media post-round interviews. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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