EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 49 MIN
Caitlin vs. Angel, World Cup Fever & MLB Labor Trouble Ahead
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The Caitlin Clark–Angel Reese rivalry takes center stage again as the WNBA's biggest stars continue to elevate women's basketball to new heights. Larry Smith and producer Tony break down the latest chapter in the matchup, why the comparisons to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird may be more accurate than Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas, and how both players are helping transform the league's future. The guys also dive into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico becoming the first nation to advance to the knockout stage, and what the tournament's early weeks say about soccer's growing presence in North America. In baseball, attention turns to Detroit ace Tarik Skubal and the possibility of a blockbuster trade, while concerns continue to grow over MLB's labor negotiations and whether the sport could be headed toward another damaging work stoppage. Larry and Tony examine the proposed draft changes, the history of the 1994 strike, and why both sides may be on a collision course. Plus, a Father's Day tribute, favorite championship memories, and today's Moment of Awe celebrating Hall of Fame hitter Wee Willie Keeler and his remarkable 44-game hitting streak to open the 1897 season. #SportsIQ #CaitlinClark #AngelReese #WNBA #WorldCup2026 #MLB #TarikSkubal #Baseball #FathersDay #SportsPodcast
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The Caitlin Clark–Angel Reese rivalry takes center stage again as the WNBA's biggest stars continue to elevate women's basketball to new heights. Larry Smith and producer Tony break down the latest chapter in the matchup, why the comparisons to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird may be more accurate than Michael Jordan and Isiah Thomas, and how both players are helping transform the league's future. The guys also dive into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico becoming the first nation to advance to the knockout stage, and what the tournament's early weeks say about soccer's growing presence in North America. In baseball, attention turns to Detroit ace Tarik Skubal and the possibility of a blockbuster trade, while concerns continue to grow over MLB's labor negotiations and whether the sport could be headed toward another damaging work stoppage. Larry and Tony examine the proposed draft changes, the history of the 1994 strike, and why both sides may be on a collision course. Plus, a Father's Day tribute, favorite championship memories, and today's Moment of Awe celebrating Hall of Fame hitter Wee Willie Keeler and his remarkable 44-game hitting streak to open the 1897 season. #SportsIQ #CaitlinClark #AngelReese #WNBA #WorldCup2026 #MLB #TarikSkubal #Baseball #FathersDay #SportsPodcast
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