Episodes

Gary Parrish, CBS Sports, on whether he believes Dan Hurley will take the job and why he feels that way; plus the NBA Finals. How does Gary look at how Dan Hurley might make his career choice and what’s behind it? Does Dan’s mentality work in the NBA? Coaching wouldn’t be the issue in the NBA, but what about Dan WOULD be an issue? If Dan takes the LA Lakers job, it’ll say one thing and one thing only in Gary’s opinion. What are Gary’s thoughts on the Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics series?

Christine Brennan, USA Today Columnist, brings the stats on why she believes Caitlin Clark SHOULD be on Team USA. Is Caitlin Clark really one of the 6 or 7 best guards in the WNBA to be considered for the Women’s Olympic basketball team? Christine lays out all of the examples and merit as to why she should have been a part of the team. What has she seen over her time covering these sports where she says they are dropping the ball completely by not having Caitlin Clark on the team?

Tim Donnelly, The Drive, and Victoria Vodenichar discuss these various topics: Carolina Hurricanes adjustments in the offseason, will they change the whole dynamic of the team? “It’s a Jaycee Horn thing?” There’s two sentences that can describe what we need from Jaycee Horn during the Carolina Panthers upcoming season? It’s very simple when it comes to his season and what the Panthers? College Football now has on-field sponsors Here’s why Tim Donnelly likes this move? Why should people who mi...

Tim Donnelly, The Drive, talks about the effect of Dan Hurley leaving UConn and going to the LA Lakers. How does Tim believe Dan Hurley should think about being considered for the Lakers head coach position? Looking at Dan’s contract now and what he could be making, what does this tell us? What could the trickle down effect be for UConn looking for another head coach if Dan Hurley leaves?

Tim Donnelly, The Drive, and Victoria Vodenichar talk about what the Carolina Hurricanes should learn from the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. Both teams are similar in different aspects, so could these adjustments help them next season? Are they on this track or is this too much of stretch?

John Forslund, NHL on TNT/voice of Seattle Kraken, on the matchup between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers. What about each team will give the other problems? What does John like most about how the Florida Panthers are playing? Some are saying the Panthers should be more concerned about the Oilers than they maybe are, how does John feel about this matchup? How would John feel about Paul Maurice getting a Stanley Cup under his belt? Addressing an issue close to the Carolina Hurricane...

Austin da Luz, Playing for Pride, on what you can expect to see this weekend in Cary, NC during The Tournament/7v7. What was it like playing in THIS soccer event last year? Is it closer to indoor than it is full field soccer? What type of players are THESE individuals? What would be a “good” showing for the men’s national team? What’s the next step for Geno?

Brooke Pryor, ESPN NFL/Steelers Reporter, on the NFL season being right around the corner and are WRs now considered THIS position? Will this water the product down, by adding more games to the schedule? Is it worth the players risking their health for an extra game or two? Why are teams now paying all of this money to WRs? How are the Miami Dolphins going to manage giving 40% of their budget to 3 players who work in the same area, when they have the rest of the team to consider as well? What’s...

Brenden Whitted, HU Bison Express, on the Dallas Mavericks vs the Boston Celtics kicking up the NBA Finals tomorrow night. Is there too much scar tissue for the Dallas Mavericks? What was Boston able to get away with during the regular season that Brenden does not see them getting away with in the Finals? Who does Brenden anticipate being dominate in this series, on both teams? What about JJ Reddick being the new LA Lakers head coach? Who is Brenden picking in this matchup?

Alexander Wolff, Author of World Class, on the life and impact of Grant Wahl. Why does Alex think the sport of soccer mattered so much to Grant? What were some of the biggest impacts he made, that others may not be aware of. What are things that stood out about Grant Wahl? How would Grant feel about the event in Cary, NC for another 7v7 tournament?

Luke DeCock, News & Observer, on what roster moves the Carolina Hurricanes may be making soon. How interested are you in moving Martin Necas from the Carolina Hurricanes? Why is everything pointing to Martin Necas not being a good fit with the Canes anymore? Can Luke see a trade with Ron Fancis, where the Carolina Hurricanes are willing a dealing with the Seattle Kraken?

Debbie Antonelli, Indiana Fever Color Analyst, on Caitlyn Clark in the WNBA and the recent uproar involving Chennedy Carter; and Angel Reese not far behind. What did Debbie make of the Chennedy Carter physical foul on Caitlyn Clark? How does Debbie think this will impact the WNBA? Angel Reese has come out recently to say Caitlyn Clark isn’t the only reason people are watching the WNBA right now. What does Debbie think about this statement? What is Caitlyn Clark definitely doing for the league t...

Jon Mugar, CEO/Founder of The Tournament and TST7v7, on gearing up for this week’s tournament in Cary where everyone’s playing for $1 million dollars. What might they be doing differently this year compared to last year? Last year they had more applicants than they thought they would, were they still blown away by the amount of interest for this year’s tournament? Is there one concern Jon has regarding the tournament?

Aaron Fitt, D1Baseball.com, on UNC getting a win yesterday and ACC baseball as a whole right now. What did Aaron think was so impressive for a Freshmen? What are his thoughts on the ACC having 5 teams who hosted? What does Aaron think about NC State and their team on the hot streak they’re having right now? What happened to ECU vs Evansville? How does Aaron see the UNC vs Wake Forest matchup? What about Virginia vs Kansas St? How would Aaron sum up what he saw this past weekend?

Dave Nathan, UNC Baseball Radio PxP, on the matchup today between UNC and LSU and his idea of how it may go. What was a monumental task for this team, that showed up big this weekend? What’s going to be so important for UNC, in Dave’s opinion, when starting the game today? What does UNC HAVE to have to win this game? Who does Dave think will be pitching today for UNC? Is it safer to start a guy who’s used to being in THIS role or will UNC change things up?

Matt Brown, Extra Points, on where we’re at right now with the House vs NCAA and what recent changes have been made. House vs NCAA settlement, will allow schools now to directly pay players. What is the NIL impact? Is there a chance there could be more wiggle room if THIS happens? Let’s get to the basics of this of players getting directly paid. Part penalty and part forward-thinking? Some have said schools can bring them in house, but why would you? Schools that aren’t in the P2 are in a very ...

Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes #74, on the season and how it feels to win the Lady Byng again. Does Jaccob think the Florida Panthers are playing similarly to the way the Carolina Hurricanes play? How is he feeling about potentially losing some close friends on the team because of salary caps? What was it like playing against Vincent Trocheck, rather playing with him on the same team? Who does he work out with during the off season?

Michael DeCourcy, Sporting News, on what Caitlin Clark means to the WNBA and how that’s connected to how she’s being treated from other players. Why does Mike think Caitlin Clark is getting treated the way she is in the WNBA since she’s started? Did the Chennedy Carter physical foul surprise him? Why did none of Caitlin’s teammates step up in ANY of the occurrences? Does the U.S. Men’s soccer team have a problem in this area on the team because of an impactful member’s injury?

Brian Geisinger, 24/7 Sports/Buzz Beat Podcast, on the Dallas Mavericks moving on to go against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Were the Timberwolves just not ready for the NBA Finals or was it something else? How does Brian see this matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics? Who will be the key players in this series? How huge has Luka Doncic been to the team?

Chris Paul, NBA player, on soccer and how he got into this sport; as well as why he’s so passionate about it. How did Chris Paul get into soccer? Which celebrities and other pro athletes has he connected with in this adventure through soccer? Going to Chris’ main sport, how long can he see himself continuing to play in the NBA? What is it about the pull of the Olympics that has the guys so dialed in? How did Chris like playing for Coach K while at Duke?

Barrett Sallee, AJC Sports/Atlanta Braves Reporter, on the Atlanta Braves’ season thus far and what he anticipates seeing for the rest of the season; despite injuries. What might the Braves do with THIS position? Can Barrett see the Braves winning the division or will the Philadelphia Phillies keep getting hotter? Why does the NCAA control THIS when it comes to sponsorship?

Ryan Henkel, The Hockey News, on the Carolina Hurricanes looking for a new GM/President and any other updates within the roster. What’s Ryan’s level of surprise that Don Waddell is not with the Carolina Hurricanes? What kind of deal SHOULD the Canes give Seth Jarvis and will that be that same as what they potentially offer him? Why does Ryan think the Canes should or should not keep Jarvis? What does Ryan think about Martin Necas and whether or not he’ll stay with the Carolina Hurricanes? Will ...

Chip Patterson, CBS Sports, on athletes becoming employees and where college sports is right now before we start up a new season. What are we talking about that Chip says “we’re talking about injury reports” when referencing this? Why are we continuing to ask for things that won’t ever happen?

Konata Edwards, CBS Sports, on the Boston Celtics waiting for their opponent and figuring out who that opponent might be. What does Konata think about the Minnesota Timberwolves and how much life they still have left in this series vs the Dallas Mavericks? If the Timberwolves found their legs, could this still be a long series?