Shedeur Sanders or Dillon Gabriel: Who Should Backup Flacco? + Venus Williams Makes Return + Serena Williams & Maria Sharapova Reunited

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss NFL Cut Day, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, the Browns QB room and more.

At the 2025 Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Sharapova chose her former rival-turned-friend, Serena Williams, to deliver her introductory remarks. Williams walked out from behind the stage in a complete surprise to the audience, calling Sharapova a “former rival, former fan and forever friend”. How great were Williams and Sharapova?

At age 45, Venus Williams made her 2025 U.S. Open singles return—her first Grand Slam appearance in two years—facing 11th seed Karolína Muchová in the opening round. Despite a 6‑3, 2‑6, 6‑1 loss, she received a roaring reception at Arthur Ashe Stadium and was the oldest singles competitor at the event since 1981. How impressive is the Venus?

The Las Vegas Raiders waived 14 players and released 4 recently as they finalize their roster. Veteran five-time Pro Bowler, Amari Cooper has signed a one-year deal to rejoin the Raiders, the franchise that drafted him in 2015. The Cleveland Browns decluttered their QB room by dealing veteran Kenny Pickett to the Las Vegas Raider in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round NFL Draft pick. The Raiders were desperate for a backup quarterback to Geno Smith as Aidan O’Connell fractured his wrist during the Raiders’ preseason finale, sidelining him for 6–8 weeks. With Pickett and Tyler Huntley gone and Deshaun Watson hurt, who’s the backup for the Browns: Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders?

NFL cut day is the date when teams must get their rosters to 53 players. Who will be getting cut today?