EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 51 MIN
Paul Skenes Dominates, Pirates' Offense Stalls, and Seahawks Reset with Darnold
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
⚾ Pittsburgh Pirates Midseason Check-In — Tony Cordaro is joined by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat writer Noah Hiles to talk Paul Skenes’ meteoric rise, the offensive woes surrounding O’Neil Cruz and Ke’Bryan Hayes, and why the team’s elite pitching staff might be wasted without a power bat overhaul. Will the front office finally act this offseason?🏈 Seattle Seahawks Preview — Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune drops by to break down the Seahawks' quarterback transition from Geno Smith to Sam Darnold, the shift to a run-heavy offense under Clint Kubiak, and why Mike Macdonald is banking on defense to bring Seattle back into contention. Also: Devin Witherspoon's stardom, the Cooper Kupp homecoming, and why Lumen Field needs its mojo back.🏀 NBA Draft Preview — Larry and Tony look ahead to Cooper Flagg’s arrival in Dallas, a potential monster rebuild in San Antonio with Dylan Harper, and the return of the big man with names like Malik Maleč and Derrick Queen on the rise. Plus: why Colin Kneppel and Elijah Martin may be the sleeper picks of the draft.📚 New NCAA Rules — Scholarship caps are out. Roster caps are in. Larry explains how the House Settlement changes college football’s structure and recruiting forever.💪 Moment of Awe — Meet 82-year-old powerlifter Faith O’Reilly, the gold medal favorite in a brand-new Senior Games category. Her story is the strength we all needed today.
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⚾ Pittsburgh Pirates Midseason Check-In — Tony Cordaro is joined by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette beat writer Noah Hiles to talk Paul Skenes’ meteoric rise, the offensive woes surrounding O’Neil Cruz and Ke’Bryan Hayes, and why the team’s elite pitching staff might be wasted without a power bat overhaul. Will the front office finally act this offseason?🏈 Seattle Seahawks Preview — Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune drops by to break down the Seahawks' quarterback transition from Geno Smith to Sam Darnold, the shift to a run-heavy offense under Clint Kubiak, and why Mike Macdonald is banking on defense to bring Seattle back into contention. Also: Devin Witherspoon's stardom, the Cooper Kupp homecoming, and why Lumen Field needs its mojo back.🏀 NBA Draft Preview — Larry and Tony look ahead to Cooper Flagg’s arrival in Dallas, a potential monster rebuild in San Antonio with Dylan Harper, and the return of the big man with names like Malik Maleč and Derrick Queen on the rise. Plus: why Colin Kneppel and Elijah Martin may be the sleeper picks of the draft.📚 New NCAA Rules — Scholarship caps are out. Roster caps are in. Larry explains how the House Settlement changes college football’s structure and recruiting forever.💪 Moment of Awe — Meet 82-year-old powerlifter Faith O’Reilly, the gold medal favorite in a brand-new Senior Games category. Her story is the strength we all needed today.
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