EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 51 MIN
NFL Free Agency Chaos, NHL Deadline Fallout & March Madness Takes Shape
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The sports calendar is heating up, and today’s Sports IQ with Larry Smith covers a wide range of action across the sports world. With NFL free agency about to explode, major quarterback movement already underway, and March Madness conference tournaments beginning, the landscape is shifting fast.Larry breaks down the latest headlines, including Malik Willis landing a huge deal in Miami, Tua Tagovailoa’s move to Atlanta, and the frenzy surrounding the new NFL league year. Plus, conference tournaments are tipping off across college basketball, with Selection Sunday just days away and the final AP Top 10 now set.Producer Tony Cordaro joins the show with two insightful conversations:Austin Nivison (CBS Sports) dives into the NHL trade deadline, analyzing which teams improved most and what it means for the Stanley Cup race.Josh Buckhalter (Heavy.com) previews the coming NFL free agency and draft season, including combine standouts, quarterback movement, and which teams could rebuild quickly with cap space. Plus, Larry and Tony discuss:Why the NFL quarterback carousel continues to spinKansas City adding Kenneth Walker II and bringing back Travis KelceSan Francisco landing Mike Evans for Brock PurdyAnd the growing trend of defense and run games deciding championshipsThe show wraps with a Moment of Awe, remembering Pete Rose’s spring training debut in 1963, when the future hit king began a career that would become one of baseball’s most iconic—and controversial. Topics Discussed in This Episode:NFL free agency headlines and quarterback movementMalik Willis signing with Miami and Tua’s move to AtlantaNFL Combine standouts and draft projectionsNHL trade deadline winners and contendersStanley Cup playoff outlookCollege basketball conference tournaments and Selection SundayKansas City’s offseason strategy with MahomesSports IQ “Moment of Awe” – Pete Rose’s MLB debut
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The sports calendar is heating up, and today’s Sports IQ with Larry Smith covers a wide range of action across the sports world. With NFL free agency about to explode, major quarterback movement already underway, and March Madness conference tournaments beginning, the landscape is shifting fast.Larry breaks down the latest headlines, including Malik Willis landing a huge deal in Miami, Tua Tagovailoa’s move to Atlanta, and the frenzy surrounding the new NFL league year. Plus, conference tournaments are tipping off across college basketball, with Selection Sunday just days away and the final AP Top 10 now set.Producer Tony Cordaro joins the show with two insightful conversations:Austin Nivison (CBS Sports) dives into the NHL trade deadline, analyzing which teams improved most and what it means for the Stanley Cup race.Josh Buckhalter (Heavy.com) previews the coming NFL free agency and draft season, including combine standouts, quarterback movement, and which teams could rebuild quickly with cap space. Plus, Larry and Tony discuss:Why the NFL quarterback carousel continues to spinKansas City adding Kenneth Walker II and bringing back Travis KelceSan Francisco landing Mike Evans for Brock PurdyAnd the growing trend of defense and run games deciding championshipsThe show wraps with a Moment of Awe, remembering Pete Rose’s spring training debut in 1963, when the future hit king began a career that would become one of baseball’s most iconic—and controversial. Topics Discussed in This Episode:NFL free agency headlines and quarterback movementMalik Willis signing with Miami and Tua’s move to AtlantaNFL Combine standouts and draft projectionsNHL trade deadline winners and contendersStanley Cup playoff outlookCollege basketball conference tournaments and Selection SundayKansas City’s offseason strategy with MahomesSports IQ “Moment of Awe” – Pete Rose’s MLB debut
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