Rich and James dive into the latest sports news as the NBA season resumes, the MLB season threatens to fall apart and football seems inevitable despite the warning signs. Plus the guys get cathartic by bringing back "15 Minutes of Shame."

James and Rich are back after a bye week to break down the latest sports news, as the MLB season is now underway and the return of the NBA is only a few days away. They also debate whether "John Wick" and "Taken" are the same movie and Rich offers a few streaming recommendations.

On this week's episode, Rich and James break down the latest sports news, including the changing landscape of college football for the 2020 season and Pat Mahomes' new contract. Then they draft movie heroes and villains to form the cast for the ultimate blockbuster.

As NBA teams begin reporting to Orlando, Rich and James break down a few players and teams to watch when the season restarts, including a look ahead to some potential playoff matchups. Plus a quick Covid-19 update as part of our new recurring segment "15 Minutes of Shame."

Rich's loss is James' gain as his beloved Cam Newton signs with the Patriots. They break down the move, what it means for Cam and how Bill Belichick might utilize him. And an in-depth breakdown of concerns with the NCAA's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic thus far and what to expect for fall sports in the months ahead.

With the 2020 MLB season set to begin in a few weeks, James and Rich break down the 60-game plan and paint the corners on how we got here and what to expect in the coming months. Plus a major campaign announcement and the importance of staying focused on larger world issues as several major sports near a return.

Rich and James react to the latest news surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the importance of mental health during a challenging time as part of a new segment. And with the NBA's scheduled return only a month away, they examine the logistics and challenges looming in Orlando.

James is back, so he and Rich discuss the ongoing protests for racial equality and the rising Covid-19 numbers across the country. They also break down people refusing to wear masks, the looming return of the NBA and James has a special message for Roger Goodell.

In this week's episode, Rich goes 1-on-1 with PGA TOUR Live's John Swantek to discuss the return of professional golf, the challenges of producing a television broadcast amidst a pandemic and what to expect this weekend at the Charles Schwab Challenge.

In a special episode, The Word crew discusses the current racial situation in the US following George Floyd's death and the protests that have followed.