EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 49 MIN
Knicks End 53-Year Drought, Hurricanes Hoist the Cup & Baseball’s Most Dominant Pitcher
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The sports world crowns two new champions as the New York Knicks capture their first NBA title since 1973 and the Carolina Hurricanes lift the Stanley Cup for the first time in two decades. Larry Smith is joined by CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbish to break down Jalen Brunson’s historic postseason, Mike Brown’s first-year title run, and what’s next for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Larry and producer Tony dive deeper into why the Knicks’ culture, chemistry, and unselfish roster construction made them champions—and whether New York can repeat in 2027. They also discuss NBA offseason storylines including Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, LeBron James’ next move, and potential Western Conference shakeups. On the ice, the Hurricanes end a 20-year championship drought behind surprise goaltender Brandon Boose and Conn Smythe winner Jordan Staal. Plus, baseball fans are witnessing a pitching run for the ages as Jacob Misiorowski posts numbers reminiscent of Bob Gibson and Orel Hershiser.
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The sports world crowns two new champions as the New York Knicks capture their first NBA title since 1973 and the Carolina Hurricanes lift the Stanley Cup for the first time in two decades. Larry Smith is joined by CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbish to break down Jalen Brunson’s historic postseason, Mike Brown’s first-year title run, and what’s next for Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Larry and producer Tony dive deeper into why the Knicks’ culture, chemistry, and unselfish roster construction made them champions—and whether New York can repeat in 2027. They also discuss NBA offseason storylines including Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future, LeBron James’ next move, and potential Western Conference shakeups. On the ice, the Hurricanes end a 20-year championship drought behind surprise goaltender Brandon Boose and Conn Smythe winner Jordan Staal. Plus, baseball fans are witnessing a pitching run for the ages as Jacob Misiorowski posts numbers reminiscent of Bob Gibson and Orel Hershiser.
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Knicks End 53-Year Drought, Hurricanes Hoist the Cup & Baseball’s Most Dominant Pitcher
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