Tucker Breaks Down NFL Schedule Release 

Ross Tucker joined the show to unpack the NFL schedule release and didn’t hold back. From the Cowboys’ cushy slate to the Falcons somehow landing five primetime games, he raised eyebrows. As for the Steelers-Jets Week 1 matchup? Tucker thinks the league knows something we don’t — like maybe Aaron Rodgers wearing black and yellow.…

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“About Damn Time”

Hall of Famer Johnny Bench stopped by the show today to reflect on MLB’s decision to reinstate Pete Rose, calling it “the perfect time” as the Reds are set to honor the hit king in Cincinnati this week. Bench believes Rose’s name will eventually land in Cooperstown, but acknowledges it will still be a process. 

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Nick Wright Has Knicks Fever

First Things First host Nick Wright joined us today to talk about Pete Rose’s reinstatement, and how baseball can’t pretend controversial legends never existed. Plus, the guys touched on LeBron’s future, Giannis’ dilemma, and why the Knicks are the heart of New York — even with the Nets in Brooklyn. 

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Jalen Brunson’s Superpower

NBA on TNT contributor Greg Anthony joined the show to push back on the “Tatum’s not a star” narrative, saying the Celtics forward might not be box office — but he’s elite and underappreciated. He also weighed in on the Cooper Flagg lottery fallout, the danger of leaking Luka trade rumors, and why every team…

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“It’s not rigged — but it looks bad”

Mad Dog Russo joined the show and raised some pointed questions about the NBA’s draft lottery. With Dallas landing the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg, Russo questioned how franchises like Utah and Charlotte keep getting left out. “It’s not rigged — but it looks bad,” he said. From talk of incentivizing post-elimination wins to…

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Hudson fumbling Belichick’s Legacy?

ESPN commentator Pablo Torre reports growing unease within Bill Belichick’s camp as new details emerge about Belichick’s girlfriend (Jordon Hudson) influence on the former Patriots coach. Torre says UNC higher ups banned her from the football facility, and Belichick’s inner circle is already alarmed with how the relationship has evolved.

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Bird Reveals Geno’s Most Unforgettable Halftime Pep Talk

Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird joined the show to talk about her new role as managing director for Team USA Basketball. She shared thoughts on player selection, Olympic gold, and the rise of international competition. Bird also revealed her undying Knicks fandom — though not enough to trade in her medals — and delivered a…

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Can Celtics Claw Back?

Celtics great Cedric “Cornbread” Maxwell isn’t reaching for the panic button — but he’s certainly not sugarcoating it, either. Boston’s shooting has gone cold, the execution has gone missing, and Maxwell wants grit over gimmicks. “Be aggressive,” he says. Stop chasing threes. Go win a fistfight in the paint.

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