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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 49 MIN

FIFA in Crisis? WNBA Playoff Race Heats Up & Texas Tech's Reality Check

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

FIFA is facing one of its biggest leadership crises in years after Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup collapsed. Soccer writer Clemente Lisi joins Larry to explain why the proposal sparked outrage, how close Europe came to boycotting future tournaments, and whether Infantino's presidency can survive.Later, Anthony Miller of Heavy Sports breaks down the WNBA as the playoff race intensifies. Can the Minnesota Lynx be stopped? Are the Indiana Fever legitimate title contenders? And which young teams are positioned to become the league's next powerhouse?Plus, Larry examines horse racing's historic decision to move the Preakness Stakes, looks at the scorching-hot Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves, discusses Pete Crow-Armstrong's emerging NL MVP campaign, and Producer Tony continues his preseason college football Top 25 with No. 17 Texas Tech, explaining why the Red Raiders may fall short of the lofty expectations surrounding them this season.

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