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NEW: The Real Story Behind Cincinnati and Brendan Sorsby’s Gambling
Brendan Sorsby’s gambling scandal keeps getting more complicated, especially when it comes to what Cincinnati knew and when the Bearcats knew it. Justin Williams of The Athletic joins the show to break down the latest reporting on Sorsby, Cincinnati’s role in the story, the difference between legal gambling and NCAA violations, and why the ongoing lawsuit between Cincinnati and Sorsby makes this entire situation even messier. Did Cincinnati know about Brendan Sorsby’s gambling before last season? Could the Bearcats face any trouble from the NCAA? And what does Jeffrey Kessler’s involvement mean for Sorsby’s future at Texas Tech and beyond? Follow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/Williams_Justin Get “Open For Business” a Big 12 newsletter sending the key headlines, interviews, and my analysis straight to your inbox. No more college football news through an SEC/Big Ten lens. If you're a Big 12 fan (or just curious), sign up below! https://bit.ly/OFBNewsletter For national college football coverage, subscribe to my national channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OFBCollegeFootball #Big12 #CincinnatiBearcats #TexasTech #BrendanSorsby #CollegeFootball #NCAA #TexasTechFootball #CincinnatiFootball #Big12Football
Ryan Walker Is Costing the Giants Games
The SF Giants are 14-23 and officially in crisis mode — and the Morning Roast is not holding back. The hosts break down a brutal loss to the Padres, call out Ryan Walker's mop-up disaster in the seventh inning, and ask the question nobody wants to say out loud: is it time to DFA him entirely? From a lineup that struck out 13 times with zero walks, to Matt Chapman sitting in a cold slump while Casey Schmidt keeps raking, there's a lot going wrong in San Francisco right now. The guys also dig into how the Giants front office may have mishandled the Walker-Doval closer situation last year — and whether that set Ryan Walker up to fail from the jump. And just to put it in perspective: the last time the Giants started this badly was 1985. This isn't a slow start. This is a dumpster fire. Topics discussed include: Ryan Walker giving up two home runs in the seventh inning — and why fans are booing Giants offense strikes out 13 times, draws zero walks Matt Chapman's hitting slump vs. Casey Schmidt's breakout Willy Adames looking lost at the plate Did the Giants ruin Ryan Walker by mismanaging the closer role? The 14-23 record and the last time the Giants started this poorly Matt Chapman finally talks to the media after the loss What do YOU think needs to change for the Giants to turn it around? Drop your takes in the comments — we read all of them. 0:00 – Giants Lose Again — 14 and 23 1:53 – Ryan Walker's Mop-Up Disaster in the 7th 6:01 – Walker Only Good in One Very Specific Situation 10:06 – Matt Chapman's Slump vs. Casey Schmidt's Surge 13:15 – Last Time Giants Started This Bad Was 1985 Download the Audacy app to never miss any of your favorite 957 The Game content: https://go.audacy.com/y-listen-live-957thegame Listen live: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/listen Visit our website: https://www.957thegame.com Subscribe on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/957thegame Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/957thegame Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/957thegame Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/957thegame/ Join our Newsletter: https://www.audacy.com/957thegame/join-our-clubs/mvp-club
Kyle Adams | Deputy Athletics Director | Delaware State University - One Question Leadership Podcast
Get the #GirlDad in your life a perfect gift for Father's Day. Tye The Dreamer is a story about a daddy's girl who has a big heart and bigger dreams. Written by Dr. Stephany Coakley. Purchase your copy here. (https://spadesmg.com/tyeDr) --- @1QLeadership (https://1quest.co/1qLt) Question: Can you blend your personality into the responsibilities of your job? Kyle Adams (https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-kyle-adams/) , Deputy Athletics Director at Delaware State, discusses his role in supporting others in the department in addition to focusing on student-athletes. His background as a basketball coach, involvement in the community, and focus on leadership blend together as he executes his daily responsibilities. • Considers himself the Chief Energy Officer • Providing great experiences to student-athletes • Working on a doctorate to have a bigger impact on those around him While coaching coaches, supporting administrators, and developing student-athletes, Kyle Adams believes that constant improvement is a necessity for those who operate in a leadership role. - One Question Leadership Podcast - Tai M. Brown
RANKED: 10 Bench Players Better Than Your Starters?
The Secret Weapons: Top 10 High-Impact NBA Bench Players (2026 PIE Analysis) Playoff basketball is often decided by the second unit. While stars get the headlines, these ""Strategic Weapons"" determine who advances and who goes home. In this video, we deep-dive into the Top 10 bench players (averaging under 25 minutes) who are producing elite-level density on the court. Using proprietary metrics like PIE (Player Impact Estimate) and SPI (Scoring Production Index), we reveal which role players are actually performing like superstars in limited minutes. 🏀 Looking for a complete NBA team breakdown? You've come to the right place. We cover ALL 30 NBA teams, dedicating one video per team for every topic, ensuring you never miss an angle on your favorite franchise. Hit subscribe for deep-dive team analysis! 📊 Get the FREE In-Depth Stats & Full Data for this video: Visit our specialized database: NBASDB #NBA #NBAAnalysis #NBASDB #TyJerome #IsaiahHartenstein #KristapsPorzingis 0:00 Intro: The Power of Bench Depth 0:24 #10 Cam Spencer (Memphis Grizzlies) 1:49 #9 Derik Queen (New Orleans Pelicans) 2:57 #8 Day'Ron Sharpe (Brooklyn Nets) 4:03 #7 Coby White (Charlotte Hornets) 5:22 #6 Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks) 6:48 #5 Kristaps Porzingis (Golden State Warriors) 8:21 #4 Kel'el Ware (Miami Heat) 10:00 #3 Isaiah Hartenstein (Oklahoma City Thunder) 11:12 #2 Mark Williams (Phoenix Suns) 12:25 #1 Ty Jerome (Memphis Grizzlies) OLCHVVWDAPE5WJDS
Travis Bazzana Call-Up, Phillies Fire Rob Thompson, Tarik Skubal Surgery + MLB Week in Review!
The 2026 MLB season is full of major moves and tough news! Top Stories: Travis Bazzana, the #1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, has officially been called up by the Cleveland Guardians. The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thompson. Don Mattingly takes over as manager (he previously managed Carl and Justin Crawford). Thompson was offered a role within the organization. (Note: Alex Cora was reportedly offered the job on Sunday before Thompson’s firing on Tuesday.) Tarik Skubal underwent elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and is expected to miss 2-3 months. Week in Review: Dodgers acquire Tyler Fitzgerald from the Blue Jays for INF/OF depth. White Sox call up Jarred Kelenic. Tigers hire Kyle Hendricks as special assistant to the GM. Mets agree to a 2-year/$11.5 million extension with catcher Luis Torrens for 2027-2028. Griffin Canning activated by the Padres for Sunday’s start. Giants call up top prospects Jesus Rodriguez and Bryce Eldridge. Reds call up Chase Petty. Yankees demote Anthony Volpe. Marlins promote Joe Mack and demote Agustin Ramirez. Sad news: Longtime Yankees radio voice John Sterling has passed away. Injury Updates: Kodai Senga – Lumbar spine inflammation Luis Robert Jr. – Lumbar spine disc herniation (7-10 day shutdown) Justin Steele – Setback in return from Tommy John Jonathan India – Season-ending shoulder surgery Garrett Crochet – Left shoulder inflammation Ryan Pepiot – Hip surgery (out for season) Ronald Acuna Jr. – Hamstring injury (extent unknown) Jacob Misiorowski left a no-hitter with hamstring injury Joe Ryan exited start after just 9 pitches Plus updates on Nico Hoerner, Javy Baez, Casey Mize, Trevor Rogers, Ryan Helsley, Brandon Woodruff, and more. We wrap up with our Player of the Day (POTD) poll! In This Video: Travis Bazzana debut call-up Phillies fire Rob Thompson, Don Mattingly new manager Tarik Skubal elbow surgery timeline Full week in review + major roster moves Comprehensive injury report Subscribe for daily MLB news, prospect call-ups, injury updates, and 2026 season coverage! Hit the bell for notifications. Comment below: Is Don Mattingly the right choice for the Phillies? How much will Skubal’s absence hurt the Tigers? Drop your POTD vote!
Can Anaheim Ducks OUTPACE Vegas Golden Knights? Jack Eichel & Mason McTavish ANALYZED
Anaheim Ducks challenge Vegas Golden Knights with playoff speed as Jack Eichel and Mitch Marner look to prove critics wrong. Is Vegas ready for Anaheim’s power play dominance, or will X factors like Mason McTavish and William Karlsson tilt the series? Hosts Speaker A and Speaker C break down Lucas Dostal’s pivotal role in net, the importance of third and fourth line depth, and why Vegas’ history against the Ducks could foreshadow a close battle. Turning to the Eastern Conference, Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens set up a classic showdown driven by elite goaltending and breakout scorers. Can Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki ignite Montreal’s offense, or will Tage Thompson’s hot stick push Buffalo ahead? The discussion spotlights physicality, key bets and series predictions, with insights into Rasmus Dahlin’s leadership and Peyton Krebs’ gritty impact. Don’t miss this playoff preview packed with betting tips and fantasy hockey takeaways. Thanks for making Locked On Fantasy Hockey your 1st listen, every day. We are free and available on all platforms and make sure to subscribe and follow us for the latest episodes every day! Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFantasyHockey?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/lockedon right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)
OT WINNER TAYLOR HALL #nhl #fyp
The NHL’s division system has always played a huge role in shaping how the playoffs unfold, and it quietly decides how difficult a team’s path really is. Teams spend the entire regular season battling within their own division, building rivalries and getting used to the same opponents. When the playoffs start, those same matchups carry over into the first rounds. On paper it creates intensity and familiarity, but in reality it can create completely different levels of difficulty depending on where a team is placed. Some divisions are loaded from top to bottom, forcing teams to survive constant heavy matchups just to advance, while others give a bit more room to operate. That is where the conversation starts to get heated. When a team like the Carolina Hurricanes falls behind 2 to 0 and still manages to come back without it ever feeling out of reach, people begin to question how tough the road actually is. In some divisions, going down like that means the series is basically over because the competition punishes every mistake. In others, there is more margin for error, and that changes how these games feel. It is not just about how good a team is, it is about the environment they are playing in and the level of pressure they are facing every shift. Because of that, the division format ends up driving narratives just as much as it creates matchups. A comeback in one division is seen as grit and resilience, while the exact same comeback somewhere else can get brushed off as expected or even lucky. Fans notice those differences, and it fuels debates about which teams are truly being tested and which ones are benefiting from the structure. The system guarantees rivalries and drama, but it also guarantees that not every playoff path is equal, and that is why moments like this always turn into bigger conversations than just one game. #nhlplayoffs #OTWINNER #hockey#nhlhighlights
Does Kevin Durant get an A or B- Grade for the Season? Houston Rockets Grade Debate
How do you grade Kevin Durant this season with the Houston Rockets? In this episode, the crew debates one of the biggest questions surrounding the Rockets this year — and the answers are all over the place. From B-minus to A-level performances, this conversation breaks down Kevin Durant’s impact, expectations, and the one area that continues to spark debate: 👉 Did he do enough to close games in the fourth quarter? While some argue KD was everything the Rockets needed — especially with injuries and inconsistent performances around him — others believe he didn’t take over late in games the way a superstar should. That’s where things get heated. We dive into: Kevin Durant’s overall performance this season Fourth quarter struggles and missed opportunities How injuries (including Fred VanVleet) impacted his role Whether KD had to carry too much of the load The difference between “playing great” and “finishing games” The biggest question: Was Kevin Durant elite this season… or just not clutch enough when it mattered most? 🔥 This is a debate Rockets fans won’t all agree on. #KevinDurant #HoustonRockets #NBA #NBATalk #Rockets