EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 51 MIN
Celtics Surge, Steelers Reset, and the NIL Era Gets Wild
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The sports calendar is in full sprint, and Sports IQ covers it all—NBA playoff storylines, NFL draft intrigue, and the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics. Larry Smith is joined by veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett to break down one of the season’s biggest surprises: the Boston Celtics staying competitive despite a major injury to Jayson Tatum—and how Jaylen Brown has elevated his game to lead the charge.Later, Ray Fittipaldo joins to preview a new era for the Pittsburgh Steelers under Mike McCarthy. With questions still surrounding the quarterback position—including the future of Aaron Rodgers—the Steelers head into the draft with major decisions ahead.The show also dives into the shifting economics of college sports, where NIL deals and the transfer portal are reshaping rosters—and raising serious questions about competitive balance.Plus:WNBA salary boom and a historic new contractEarly MLB payroll trends vs. performanceNBA lottery changes to combat tankingA wild Masters moment you won’t believeAll that and more as Sports IQ connects the dots across the sports world.
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The sports calendar is in full sprint, and Sports IQ covers it all—NBA playoff storylines, NFL draft intrigue, and the ever-evolving landscape of college athletics. Larry Smith is joined by veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett to break down one of the season’s biggest surprises: the Boston Celtics staying competitive despite a major injury to Jayson Tatum—and how Jaylen Brown has elevated his game to lead the charge.Later, Ray Fittipaldo joins to preview a new era for the Pittsburgh Steelers under Mike McCarthy. With questions still surrounding the quarterback position—including the future of Aaron Rodgers—the Steelers head into the draft with major decisions ahead.The show also dives into the shifting economics of college sports, where NIL deals and the transfer portal are reshaping rosters—and raising serious questions about competitive balance.Plus:WNBA salary boom and a historic new contractEarly MLB payroll trends vs. performanceNBA lottery changes to combat tankingA wild Masters moment you won’t believeAll that and more as Sports IQ connects the dots across the sports world.
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