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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss Juan Soto’s earth-shatteringly large contract with the New York Mets. They also talk about Lewis Hamilton’s last ride for Mercedes before he moves to team Ferrari, and Igor Shesterkin’s unprecedented new deal with the New York Rangers. For Afterballs, Alex breaks down some of the controversy within college football’s first 12-team playoff. On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts discuss expansion teams and how different leagues such as the WNBA and NHL have handled new additions.
Soto (2:51): His shocking shuffle over the Queens.
F1 (23:18): Lewis Hamilton rolls on from Mercedes.
NHL goalies (40:51): Igor Shesterkin sets a new contract record.
Afterballs (55:37): Alex on college football's new twelve-team playoffs.
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss Iga Swiatek’s and Janik Sinner's doping allegations and the huge implications for international tennis. They also get into this past weekend’s college football chaos and Saquon Barkley and Derek Henry’s running back revival. For Afterballs, Lindsay Gibbs examines the tragic passing of Alabama A&M linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. after a recent head injury. On the bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts talk about Bluesky and whether big sports media will eventually pivot to the new platform.
Tennis and doping (2:37): Do Swiatek and Sinner deserve suspensions?
College football chaos (25:50): Flag planting and the mess in the Mid-West
Are runningbacks back? (46:57): How long can Barkely and Henry prop up their position?
Afterballs (1:03:38): Lindsay on Medrick Burnett Jr’s head injury and death.
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh chat about Rafael Nadal’s legacy as one of the all-time tennis greats. They also discuss the NWSL championship which Lindsay attended, the last days of ESPN’s Around the Horn. This week’s Afterball is from Ben, in which he compares the terms of sports commissioners and Supreme Court justices. On the bonus episode available exclusively for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel breaks down the new women’s basketball league, Unrivaled.
Nadal (3:02): His long and impressive career.
NWSL Championship (24:01): Orlando won it all.
Sports TV (46:09): Around the Horn ends while Inside the NBA remains.
Afterballs (01:01:09): Ben Lindbergh on baseball commissioners vs. Supreme Court justices.
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Ben Lindbergh, and Lindsay Gibbs discuss the 4-hour Jake Paul and Mike Tyson boxing circus. They also talk about changes in regional sports networks, the next chapter in the Chiefs-Bills rivalry, plus an Afterball from Alex on the Winnipeg Jets. On the Bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, the panel gets into the NBA’s continued love of three-pointers.
Paul vs. Tyson (2:54): How the main event duped so many viewers.
FanDuel takes on RSNs (25:18): How sixteen regional sports networks continue to be reshuffled.
Chiefs vs. Bills (43:35): CBS and the NFL want this rivalry to stick.
Afterballs (56:57): Alex Kirshner on the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and their attendance issues.
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, and Ben Lindbergh are joined by Matt Brown of Extra Points for a discussion of how unified Republican control of the government could allow the NCAA to roll back college athletes’ newly won empowerment. They also talk about the NFL’s international aspirations, possible MLB off-season moves, plus a baseball-crosswords Afterballs. On the Bonus episode, available exclusively for Slate Plus members, Ben and Alex chat about MLS and Lionel Messi’s first playoffs.
Trump and the NCAA (2:49): How college sports may welcome more conservative legislation.
The NFL Abroad (27:33): How much does the rest of the world really love Football?
The Juan Soto Sweepstakes (46:49): Where will the generational hitter land?
Afterballs (1:08:03): Ben Lindbergh on the prevalence of baseball in crosswords.
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the dominant Dodgers, why NCAA coaches are hiring lobbyists, election gambling, and the return of Afterballs! On the Bonus episode exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts get into esports, and gaming star FAKER's fifth League of Legends World Championship.
World Series (4:47): The Dodgers were good. The Yankees were bad.
Olympic Sports (19:23): a group of collegiate Olympic sports coaching associations hired lobbying firm FGS Global.
Election Betting (35:58): The potential ramifications of sportsbooks hosting presidential election bets.
Afterballs (48:29): Lindsay Gibbs on WTA Finals and Saudi Arabia
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Hosts Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh examine the notable silence from major sports stars on this year’s presidential election. They also discuss Michael Jordan's legal battle against NASCAR, plus the first week of the NBA regular season. In the Bonus episode exclusively for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel reflects on the life and legacy of Fernando Valenzuela and his impact on the Dodgers.
A lack of political endorsements (2:48): LeBron remains quiet with one week remaining until the election.
MJ vs. NASCAR (21:35): The implications of Michael Jordan’s legal case against Big Race Car.
NBA (36:01): Bronny’s first few minutes.
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Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh talk about the New York Liberty’s victory over the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA Finals. They also get into Tom Brady’s controversial new ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders, and the World Series picture. In the Bonus episode exclusively for Slate Plus subscribers, the panel discusses University of Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett’s retirement announcement.
WNBA Finals (10:02): The Liberty bring home the glory
Tom Brady (32:38): The broadcaster and now team owner
World Series (47:04): Clash of the evil empires
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Alex Kirshner, Lindsay Gibbs, and Ben Lindbergh discuss Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and his historically bad start, the sports-wide expansion of playoff seasons, and the latest on the MLB postseason. On the Bonus episode exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts talk about Jessica Campbell, the first woman to coach in the NHL.
Deshaun Watson (3:22): The very bad Browns QB
Playoff Expansion (23:14): Regular and postseasons continue to grow longer
MLB (39:17): Baseball is fun again?
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Split Zone Duo’s Alex Kirshner, Power Plays’ Lindsay Gibbs, and the Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh chat about the NFL Players Association’s calls to revoke media access to locker rooms, the controversy surrounding a transgender volleyball player at San Jose State, and the wild week in college football. On the Bonus episode, exclusively for Slate Plus members, the hosts discuss Pete Rose’s historic and sordid legacy.
NFL Locker Rooms (2:35): Media access vs. player privacy
San Jose State Volleyball (23:53): The drama surrounding a transgender player
CFB (46:30): Vanderbilt beats Alabama
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