Paige Bueckers’ 44-Point Showcase, SEC Shifts to 9 Games, and Farmageddon in Dublin

Larry Smith delivers a loaded Friday show from Atlanta ahead of WNBA on ION:🏀 WNBA Spotlight with Lo Yarnall (Yahoo Sports):Paige Bueckers’ record-setting 44-point night and her lock on Rookie of the Year.Rookie standouts Sonia Citron and Kiki Rafan transforming the Mystics.MVP debate: Nafisa Collier, A’ja Wilson, and Jonquel Jones.Contenders and threats heading into the postseason: Liberty, Lynx, Aces, Mercury, and Dream.Referee controversies and player safety as the league navigates expansion.🏈 College Football Headlines:SEC stuns the sport, announcing a nine-game conference schedule starting 2026.What this means for Alabama, Georgia, and playoff strength of schedule.Preview of Farmageddon in Dublin (Iowa State vs. Kansas State), with guest Eugene Rapay (Des Moines Register) breaking down Matt Campbell’s Cyclones, NIL realities, and Big 12 parity.🏈 NFL Notes:Cowboys’ drama: Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons’ contract clash.Giants rookie QB Jaxson Dart flashing starter potential.Steelers’ injury concern with rookie Derek Harmon.⚾ MLB Rundown:Dodgers and Padres gearing up for an NL West clash.Red Sox rookie Roman Anthony shines in Yankee Stadium debut.Astros add veteran arm Craig Kimbrel as the playoff push heats up.⚾ Moment of Awe:Nevada’s Garrett Gallegos launches a game-winning homer in the Little League World Series to lift his team over South Carolina.Tags:WNBA Rookie of the Year Paige BueckersSonia Citron MysticsA’ja Wilson MVP raceLas Vegas Aces winning streakSEC nine-game schedule 2026Farmageddon Iowa State Kansas State DublinEugene Rapay Des Moines RegisterMicah Parsons Cowboys contractJaxson Dart New York Giants QBRoman Anthony Red Sox debutCraig Kimbrel Astros bullpenNevada Little League World Series