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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 44 MIN

Patrick McEnroe On Wimbledon Semis, Serena's Return & The New Reality of College Sports

from SportsWrap with Jason Page · host Jason Page, Patrick McEnroe, Sam Yarnell

Has college sports officially become professional sports? Jason Page opens this edition of SportsWrap by reacting to reports that Serbian basketball phenom Nikola Kusturic could receive a two-year NIL package worth as much as $12 million to play at UCLA before becoming NBA Draft eligible. Jason examines whether the NCAA's amateur model is effectively dead and asks whether college athletics should simply be viewed as a minor league system for professional sports. Also in this episode: 🎾 Patrick McEnroe joins the show to preview the Wimbledon men's semifinals, discuss Novak Djokovic's pursuit of another major title, and break down the biggest storylines remaining at the All England Club. 🏆 Patrick also weighs in on Serena Williams' surprising return to Wimbledon at age 44 and reflects on her lasting impact on the sport. 🎤 Plus, a look ahead to Patrick McEnroe's upcoming conversation with Roger Federer and what tennis fans can expect from one of the game's all-time greats. From NIL deals and college basketball recruiting to Wimbledon and tennis history, it's another packed edition of SportsWrap with Jason Page. 📺 SportsWrap is America's fastest-growing nationally syndicated sports talk television show, delivering interviews, analysis, commentary, and conversations that go beyond the headlines. SportsWrap w/Jason Page airs across the United States & Canada on over 270 affiliates.Check your local listings for time and schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Jason Page examines reports that a 17-year-old international basketball prospect could receive a $12 million NIL package to attend UCLA and asks whether college sports can still claim to be amateur athletics. Later, Patrick McEnroe joins the show to preview the Wimbledon semifinals, discuss Novak Djokovic's title chances, and reflect on Serena Williams' return to the All England Club.

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