EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 2H 18M
Do You Believe In Miracles???
from Westwood One Sports Night · host Westwood One Sports
2.22.26 John Lund recaps one of the greatest moments in American sports history: Team USA’s 2026 Olympic Gold Medal victory over Canada. From Jack Hughes’ legendary overtime "Golden Goal" to the future of USA Hockey, we dive deep into the impact of this historic win. Plus, a massive NFL Quarterback prediction segment and why an MLB lockout might be exactly what baseball needs. John opens the show breaking down the 2026 Winter Olympics finale in Milano Cortina. After a gritty 2-1 overtime thriller, John discusses where this ranks among the "Miracle on Ice" and other iconic sports milestones. EJ Hradek (NHL Network Analyst): EJ joins the show to analyze the X’s and O’s of the win. We discuss Canada’s overtime blunders, the elite performance of the US mobile defensemen, and how a dominant penalty kill secured the gold. Ian Furness (KJR Seattle Kraken Host): Ian weighs in on the "Hughes Effect." We explore how this gold medal changes the trajectory of hockey in the United States and what it means for Jack Hughes’ legacy as the face of American hockey. With the NFL offseason looming, John places his bets on where the league’s biggest names will land. Is your team getting a new signal-caller? Aaron Rodgers → Pittsburgh Steelers Tua Tagovailoa → Los Angeles Rams Kirk Cousins → New York Jets Kyler Murray → Miami Dolphins Malik Willis → Arizona Cardinals Mac Jones → Minnesota Vikings John tackles the biggest headlines of the week with his signature wit and candor: Mick Cronin’s Meltdown: UCLA's head coach loses it on a reporter—was it out of line or just "competitive fire"? The Tyreek Hill Sweepstakes: Now that the Dolphins have moved on, where does the "Cheetah" finish his career? Fixing the NBA Dunk Contest: Practical solutions for a stagnant All-Star weekend. The Tush Push Debate: Is the NFL making a mistake by failing to ban the "Brotherly Shove"? NFL Coaching Shakeups: Analyzing the impact of 21 new offensive coordinators entering the 2026 season. In a segment that will have baseball fans talking, John makes the counterintuitive case for why a 2027 MLB Lockout could actually save the sport in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2.22.26 John Lund recaps one of the greatest moments in American sports history: Team USA’s 2026 Olympic Gold Medal victory over Canada. From Jack Hughes’ legendary overtime "Golden Goal" to the future of USA Hockey, we dive deep into the impact of this historic win. Plus, a massive NFL Quarterback prediction segment and why an MLB lockout might be exactly what baseball needs. John opens the show breaking down the 2026 Winter Olympics finale in Milano Cortina. After a gritty 2-1 overtime thriller, John discusses where this ranks among the "Miracle on Ice" and other iconic sports milestones. EJ Hradek (NHL Network Analyst): EJ joins the show to analyze the X’s and O’s of the win. We discuss Canada’s overtime blunders, the elite performance of the US mobile defensemen, and how a dominant penalty kill secured the gold. Ian Furness (KJR Seattle Kraken Host): Ian weighs in on the "Hughes Effect." We explore how this gold medal changes the trajectory of hockey in the United States and what it means for Jack Hughes’ legacy as the face of American hockey. With the NFL offseason looming, John places his bets on where the league’s biggest names will land. Is your team getting a new signal-caller? Aaron Rodgers → Pittsburgh Steelers Tua Tagovailoa → Los Angeles Rams Kirk Cousins → New York Jets Kyler Murray → Miami Dolphins Malik Willis → Arizona Cardinals Mac Jones → Minnesota Vikings John tackles the biggest headlines of the week with his signature wit and candor: Mick Cronin’s Meltdown: UCLA's head coach loses it on a reporter—was it out of line or just "competitive fire"? The Tyreek Hill Sweepstakes: Now that the Dolphins have moved on, where does the "Cheetah" finish his career? Fixing the NBA Dunk Contest: Practical solutions for a stagnant All-Star weekend. The Tush Push Debate: Is the NFL making a mistake by failing to ban the "Brotherly Shove"? NFL Coaching Shakeups: Analyzing the impact of 21 new offensive coordinators entering the 2026 season. In a segment that will have baseball fans talking, John makes the counterintuitive case for why a 2027 MLB Lockout could actually save the sport in the long run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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