A couple of California teams make good in the NFL (much to the chagrin of our resident Bucs fan), while a showdown deep in the heart of Texas was a surprisingly good game. Plus, Kathy and Alex break down the latest in the World Cup before chatting about a couple of blockbuster MLB deals - one of which promises to totally stack the Dodgers' rotation. After that, we congratulate Alexander Ovechkin on scoring his 800th goal in remarkable fashion, bid farewell to a college football pirate, and welcome a WNBA star home.

Alex and Kathy wonder if it's a coincidence that a controversial QB's first game back just happens to be against his old team. Plus, a bit about the Chiefs-Bengals rematch, how the college football conference title games affected the playoff teams, a sad farewell (while also an enthusiastic look forward) for the US men's soccer team, and "Coach Prime" is on the move.

We're cheering on the boys in red, white and blue this week as the US Men's National Team has a big win to move on to the next round of the World Cup! After waving the flag for a bit, we'll look at some other matchups in the soccer classic before moving on to the "other" football - American style. From a ratings winner on Thanksgiving to old-school rivalries in the college ranks, we've got you covered!

Big surprises are on the menu for this week's episode! We start with Dallas waxing Minnesota, then hit on Tennessee laying a big orange egg against South Carolina (much to Kathy's delight). Next up, Alex schools us on the FIFA World Cup, including Saudi Arabia's shocking defeat of powerhouse Argentina and the chances for the USA after a disappointing draw with Wales.

Kathy and Alex say "Wonderbar!" to the Buccaneers' big victory in Germany! Plus, the latest from the MLB Hot Stove, college football's new playoff rankings, looking ahead to spring football leagues, and "G'day" to LIV Golf.

From the undefeated Eagles to the struggling Buccaneers, Kathy and Alex talk about the state of some NFL heavyweights. Plus, weather woes in the World Series, the latest in college football, and a rumor about one of the GOATS in the soccer world.

Alex and Kathy are amused by the fact that the Thursday Night Football curse seems to be broken at last; the baseball league champions are gearing up for the Fall Classic (sorry, Yankees!); we share our experience attending a recent hockey game; and the soccer world gets all dressed up for the holidays.

This week, Kathy and Alex are happy for the Bills but sad for the Bucs; the college football season has taken a dramatic turn; MLB postseason is in full swing; pickleball takes over our house; and we're thanking some special listeners.

We marvel at the emergence of Dallas QB Cooper Rush while Kathy tries not to panic over the Buccaneers' sketchy start; breaking down the AP Top 25; and Alex has discovered the wonder of Australian rules football.