EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 51 MIN
MLB Chaos, WNBA MVP Race, and NFL Kickoff + George Raveling Tribute
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
It’s a loaded Thursday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith as we head into a monster sports weekend—NFL kickoff, MLB playoff pushes, WNBA MVP drama, and more.🏀 Special Tribute:We remember the life and legacy of George Raveling—coaching pioneer, civil rights witness, and the man who preserved MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech.📣 Today’s Highlights:⚾️ MLB Madness:A.L. East + West races tightening by the dayAre the Blue Jays peaking at the right time?Can the Mariners reverse a late-season collapse?Phillies vs. Mets showdown looms largeDodgers, Padres, Brewers, and Astros—all under pressure🏈 NFL Kicks Off:Cowboys vs. Eagles opens the season tonight on NBCSunday night features Ravens vs. Bills — is this finally their year?The RedZone channel adds commercials?! Say it ain't so.👟 NBA Trouble:Kawhi Leonard’s alleged $28M "no-show" job under investigationCould this be a major cap circumvention scandal?🎾 US Open:Osaka, Pegula, and Anisimova push toward a potential all-American finalSinner, Djokovic, and Alcaraz on a semifinal collision course🏀 WNBA Watch:Minnesota vs. Vegas could be a Finals previewMVP Race: Collier vs. Wilson vs. ThomasCaitlin Clark still out; Angel Reese suspendedChicago turmoil + Reese’s postgame criticism🕊️ Moment of Awe:Mark Spitz wins his 7th gold medal at the 1972 Olympics—on this day in sports history.🎙️ Guest:Tom Kakert (HawkeyeReport.com) previews Iowa–Iowa State, breaks down Iowa’s QB curse, and reflects on George Raveling’s legacy.
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It’s a loaded Thursday on Sports IQ with Larry Smith as we head into a monster sports weekend—NFL kickoff, MLB playoff pushes, WNBA MVP drama, and more.🏀 Special Tribute:We remember the life and legacy of George Raveling—coaching pioneer, civil rights witness, and the man who preserved MLK’s “I Have a Dream” speech.📣 Today’s Highlights:⚾️ MLB Madness:A.L. East + West races tightening by the dayAre the Blue Jays peaking at the right time?Can the Mariners reverse a late-season collapse?Phillies vs. Mets showdown looms largeDodgers, Padres, Brewers, and Astros—all under pressure🏈 NFL Kicks Off:Cowboys vs. Eagles opens the season tonight on NBCSunday night features Ravens vs. Bills — is this finally their year?The RedZone channel adds commercials?! Say it ain't so.👟 NBA Trouble:Kawhi Leonard’s alleged $28M "no-show" job under investigationCould this be a major cap circumvention scandal?🎾 US Open:Osaka, Pegula, and Anisimova push toward a potential all-American finalSinner, Djokovic, and Alcaraz on a semifinal collision course🏀 WNBA Watch:Minnesota vs. Vegas could be a Finals previewMVP Race: Collier vs. Wilson vs. ThomasCaitlin Clark still out; Angel Reese suspendedChicago turmoil + Reese’s postgame criticism🕊️ Moment of Awe:Mark Spitz wins his 7th gold medal at the 1972 Olympics—on this day in sports history.🎙️ Guest:Tom Kakert (HawkeyeReport.com) previews Iowa–Iowa State, breaks down Iowa’s QB curse, and reflects on George Raveling’s legacy.
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