The Mavericks have ridden their superstar closers to a 3-0 series lead, but Clark isn’t ready to punch his team’s Finals ticket just yet. We discuss Luka’s clutch theatrics, Ant’s shortcomings and “anointing” players too early. We break down rookie Dereck Lively’s massive role on a championship contender. Ronald Acuña tears his ACL for the second time. What would it be like for Braves fans to win another World Series without the face of the franchise? Rafa’s likely final French Open ends in round one. The SEC gets a record 11 teams in the NCAA baseball tournament. Alabama softball is smoking cigars in Rocky Top en route to another College World Series. What’s it like to drink milk after losing 7 pounds of sweat in the Indy 500? And we debate where Memorial Day weekend ranks among the best sports holidays of the year.

We preview the SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover as five teams sit on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament. Could LSU or Florida actually be left out? We get James’ take on the wide-open men’s draw at the French Open. Luka and the Mavs prepare for a star-studded Western Conference Finals versus the Ant Man and the towering TWolves. The Nuggets’ title defense comes to a stunning end. The young Thunder take a big step despite their early exit. And the Knicks deserve your appreciation. We recap Xander Schauffele’s first major victory at a historically forgiving Valhalla. Is Bryson now… popular? The most exciting arms in baseball are rookie flamethrowers Paul Skenes and Mason Miller. And ‘This Day In Sports History’ examines whatever happened to athlete’s foot.

We preview the PGA Championship at Valhalla.  Rory: if not now then when? Scottie’s chance for a Tiger-like season Brooks aiming for a 6-pack Spieth’s (long) odds at completing the career grand slam  Lowering the bar and choosing to be optimistic about JT  Best bets and longshots Plus, how tall are you compared to how tall you tell people you are? Ronald Acuña makes the record books for the wrong reason. Rafael Nadal and tennis’s top stars limp into Roland Garros. The Livvy Dunne Effect in MLB. Colin Cowherd’s best schtick makes a triumphant return. NBA Playoffs heat up and Caitlin Clark makes her regular season debut.

We examine each second round series of the NBA Playoffs: The Nuggets are overmatched. The Ant/MJ comps. The Knicks’ blue collar overachievement. Jalen Brunson’s unorthodox superstardom. Luka's knee holding Mavs back. Also in this week’s show: Why did Tom Brady sign up for this? Braves no longer beasts of the East. Shohei sets his sights on the Triple Crown. Kentucky Derby and Met Gala outfits. Alabama/Auburn football early game lines. Alabama basketball’s big transfer portal acquisition and its case for preseason #1. Miami Grand Prix. NHL Playoffs and Brad’s newfound hockey lingo.

We go big on the NFL Draft with 90 minutes of breakdowns and recaps.  College  Alabama/Auburn selections  Way-too-early 2025 mock draft Coaches/schools who outperformed and underperformed their talent  Pros Favorite selections from each round  Favorite team drafts Did the Falcons make a mistake drafting Michael Penix, or signing Kirk Cousins? Plus, James is back. And we try to explain what happened to last week’s recording.

Scottie Scheffler wins his second green jacket in one of the more memorable Masters in recent history. We recap it all: the inevitability of Scheffler, Bryson’s antics, Aberg’s ascent, Homa’s likability, Day’s vest, Brooks’ one-liners, ZJ’s deceit, JT’s collapse, DJ’s fall from grace and Rory’s drought. So much to get to we can barely talk Tiger. We break down the various possible outcomes for the first round of the NFL Draft and preview the NBA play-in games. Two separate 'Final Thoughts' feature two of the worst people in MLB for two completely different reasons.

It's Masters week. We give our best bets and try to figure out if there's anyone who can prevent Scottie Scheffler from a second green jacket. Plus, a special Masters edition of This Day In Sports History. UConn knocks off Alabama en route to back-to-back national titles. Nate Oats is staying put as Kentucky searches for John Calipari's replacement. We put a bow on the Caitlin Clark conversation as the women's national title draws 4 million more viewers than the men's finale. Brad opens with his take on WrestleMania XL and gives his final thought on a milestone UFC 300 card. The Tommy John epidemic in Major League Baseball seems unsolvable.

Alabama is headed to the Final Four - How the feeling of this run by the Crimson Tide compares to the success of the football program. DJ Burns is the face of this year's tourney. Caitlin Clark exceeds the hype. We talk NBA as the Association heads into the final few games of the regular season: Jokic's greatness, Celtics by the numbers, Luka's case for the second-best player on Earth. MLB opening week "love" and "hate." This Day In Sports History goes completely off the rails: Tom Selleck, 'Stump the Schwab', and things we think we remember.

Opening Day is finally here and the biggest story of the season has already rocked the sport. We try to wrap our heads around the illegal gambling scandal and what it means for the future of the sport's biggest cash cow, Shohei Ohtani. The Braves are once again the most talented team in baseball but what they do from April to September no longer matters much. The Rangers have the top two Rookie of the Year candidates coming off a World Championship season, but the AL West will still go through Houston. Juan Soto and the Yankees look to reclaim the AL East, but it's the defending division champion O's and their young crop of stars the rest of the American League should fear. All that, plus we finish off our GOAT baseball players series with the 5 greatest position players of all-time.

We recap the first week of the NCAA Tournament and look ahead to the Sweet 16. How did it go so wrong for Auburn? Alabama seeks signature win under Nate Oats as the Crimson Tide attempt to get over the Sweet 16 hump. John Calipari’s way isn’t working in Lexington. UConn or the field? We take a (quick) peak at the women’s bracket. The NFL ditches the traditional kickoff. The Rock goes full heel into Wrestlemania 40.