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It's Coca Friday! Highmark Stadium! AL MVP Race! When to celebrate! and more! (Episode 1484 Hour 2) Sep 18, 2026

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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Hey everyone - Thank you for listening or watching and even if you want to skip this episode -- if you have the means to donate to the Kyra Fund, please do. Let's find a cure together!

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Could the investigation end with Ballmer in jail!? Mark Walter sells Lakers, Chelsea, and now a lawsuit! (Episode 1484 Hour 1) Sep 18, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘Beatles’ as in the Long and Winding Road as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in Kawhi Leonard. The investigation continues. The Department of Justice is on it. How could this one end? Kawhi Leonard is getting an extension from the Toronto Raptors. Two years, $126 million. Ha. So what is happening with Mark Walter? He sold the Lakers. He sold his stake in Chelsea. And now he’s left with the Dodgers, and a new lawsuit. Review: Mr. T: I Pity the Fool. NPPOD. The Knicks put tickets up for sale. The prices were outrageous. $1,000 for the upper bowl? No thanks! What is the Protect College Sports Act?

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - Heading to Louisville | Jamey Eisenberg joins Sep 17, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is joined in-studio by Trysta Krick, and both of them believe they had poor performances on the LeBatard Show today. They also discuss Lane Kiffin's latest shenanigans, why Mike Ryan is in Buffalo, and get set for Fantasy Football Week 2 with CBS Sports Fantasy Football expert, Jamey Eisenberg.

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Dan Le Batard joins on Joe Buck's mega ESPN deal, Travis Kelce scammer, and more! (Episode 1483 Hour 2) Sep 17, 2026

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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Dan Le Batard joins the show! Joe Buck has signed a massive new deal with ESPN. He’s getting money that NBA players are getting! (25:30) Travis Kelce scammed? How could this be! (34:10) Sydney Sweeney is in hot water... with some. Let’s discuss what’s happening.

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MLBPA vs MLB: The fighting intensifies as MLBPA boss blasts league proposals! Aaron Judge rushed back too soon? (Episode 1483 Hour 1) Sep 17, 2026

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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘disingenuous’ as in Major League Baseball as in the MLBPA as in negotiations as in proposals as in labor as in lockouts. All of it. As the CBA comes to an end, the fighting is picking up. Both sides are angry. Both sides want the other side to fold. (24:31) Aaron Judge missed 100 days of the season. He just came back. And now he’s leaving again. Another injury. This time the knee. How big of an issue is this? (34:35) Review: Jackass Best and Last (38:10) NPPOD. (40:30) Let’s talk about the NBA salary cap now. (48:00) Miami is headed back to Nike.

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - Zaslow and Amber | Why is Holly Rowe the Biggest Story Sep 16, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is joined by his ESPN Radio cohost, Amber Wilson, ahead of their trip to Louisville this weekend. Zas and Amber also talk about the other key games this weekend, including LSU/Ole Miss and Florida/Auburn. Plus, why is the biggest story in College Football right now revolving around Holly Rowe?? And, Amber gives her Week 2 NFL Power Rankings.

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So You Wanna Talk to Samson! Pete Alonso's home run and the Mets fans response! Are the Atlanta Braves for sale? (Episode 1482 Hour 2) Sep 16, 2026

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It’s a So You Wanna Talk to Samson Wednesday! Pete Alonso hit a game-tying HR against the Mets yesterday. It was his 300th of his career. He got a curtain call. The Mets cheered for him. The Mets fans booed their own team. (19:10) A Braves investor wants the team to sell. Is this the right time? Is there a right time? (28:30) How much of winning is talent vs culture? What makes the best team? (32:20) Who’s the first phone call you make when you don’t make the playoffs? (37:30) Why do billionaires need subsidized stadiums? (45:11) More on Alexander Ovechkin.

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Adam Silver addresses the media: Clippers, expansion, Portland! (Episode 1482 Hour 1) Sep 16, 2026

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Today’s word of the day is ‘bridging’ as in Adam Silver as in the NBA as in the Clippers as in Pablo Torre. Silver met with the media yesterday in New York City and was asked a few interesting questions. On the Clippers, on expansion, and on the Portland Trail Blazers. (21:31) Let’s talk about Portland. Is the team staying there? Is Tom Dundon taking the team and skipping town? (25:20) The Milwaukee Brewers won the NL Central for the 4th straight year. Unbelievable achievement. (31:20) Review: Obsession. (34:45) NPPOD. (41:50) Gambling is a major thing. Every league is in on it. But the hate online has grown to alarming levels.

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ZASLOW SHOW 2.0 - Biggest Winners and Losers Sep 15, 2026

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On today's edition of ZASLOW SHOW 2.0, Zaslow is joined in-studio by Tony, and they give a little behind the scenes look at the LeBatard Show. Plus, a recap of Monday Night Football, the Biggest Winners and Losers from Week 1 in the NFL, and the 2008 Boston Celtics continue to tell lies.

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Kawhi is headed to Canada! What happened to Edwin Diaz? Big Tech has formed an alliance in streaming (Episode 1481 Hour 2) Sep 15, 2026

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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate More on the Kawhi Leonard front. He is getting traded to the Raptors. It’s happening. We told you this would happen. All the teams were waiting for was for Steve Ballmer to stand down. (19:20) The Yankees and Dodgers are back in the postseason. Surprise, surprise! (31:40) Edwin Diaz has stunk it up all season. He is stinking it up again in his rehab appearances. Not great! (39:02) Let’s talk streaming. Big Tech has taken over. And now they have formed an alliance. (47:04) Should there be more preseason games? Jim Harbaugh thinks so. Mike Macdonald disagrees!

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