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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 52 MIN

Dodgers Reload, Braves Bounce Back & The End of LeBron?

from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound

Spring training is here — and the Dodgers are once again the team everyone is chasing. Larry is joined by CBS Sports MLB insider Matt Snyder to break down why Los Angeles remains the favorite, why October is never guaranteed, and which teams could make serious noise in 2025. From the Braves’ bounce-back potential to sleeper picks like the A’s and Royals, this season feels wide open — even with a heavyweight at the top.The guys also dive into college basketball chaos after a wild night of ranked upsets, including Illinois’ overtime heartbreak and what it means moving forward. Plus, a big-picture conversation about whether the time has finally come for LeBron James to consider walking away — and what his legacy looks like if he does.We also touch on Olympic buzz (or lack thereof), Super Bowl ratings trends, Charlie Woods’ college commitment, and more — before closing with a Moment of Awe honoring one of the biggest upsets in boxing history: Buster Douglas shocking Mike Tyson.Why the Dodgers are favorites — but not guaranteedBraves, A’s, Royals and Orioles as bounce-back candidatesCBA concerns and the future of MLB spendingIllinois’ tough overtime losses and Big Ten shake-upIowa State, Kansas, and March sleeper potentialIs it time for LeBron to retire?Olympic coverage and fan engagement trendsSuper Bowl ratings and NFL dominanceCharlie Woods commits to Florida StateMoment of Awe: Buster Douglas stuns Mike Tyson (1990)

Spring training is here — and the Dodgers are once again the team everyone is chasing. Larry is joined by CBS Sports MLB insider Matt Snyder to break down why Los Angeles remains the favorite, why October is never guaranteed, and which teams could make serious noise in 2025. From the Braves’ bounce-back potential to sleeper picks like the A’s and Royals, this season feels wide open — even with a heavyweight at the top.The guys also dive into college basketball chaos after a wild night of ranked upsets, including Illinois’ overtime heartbreak and what it means moving forward. Plus, a big-picture conversation about whether the time has finally come for LeBron James to consider walking away — and what his legacy looks like if he does.We also touch on Olympic buzz (or lack thereof), Super Bowl ratings trends, Charlie Woods’ college commitment, and more — before closing with a Moment of Awe honoring one of the biggest upsets in boxing history: Buster Douglas shocking Mike Tyson.Why the Dodgers are favorites — but not guaranteedBraves, A’s, Royals and Orioles as bounce-back candidatesCBA concerns and the future of MLB spendingIllinois’ tough overtime losses and Big Ten shake-upIowa State, Kansas, and March sleeper potentialIs it time for LeBron to retire?Olympic coverage and fan engagement trendsSuper Bowl ratings and NFL dominanceCharlie Woods commits to Florida StateMoment of Awe: Buster Douglas stuns Mike Tyson (1990)

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