PTTP #9 - NBA Finals; Myles Garrett & A. J. Brown Trades; Hawk-Eye Technology; The Issue w/MLB's ABS

The episode opens with a recap of the first two games of the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals and examining how the narrative has shifted. Plus, what Pat McAfee's NBA Finals altcast and new DraftKings partnership mean as he negotiates an extension with ESPN. Additionally, President Trump's busy sports calendar. Also, the NFL and College Football Playoff butt heads once more. Then, why the Browns trading Myles Garrett to the Rams shouldn't have been that surprising and the significance of the Eagles receiving a 2028 1st round draft pick from the Patriots for A. J. Brown. After that, Serena Williams' long-expected return to tennis. Then, sizing up the new NFL main studio additions, Russell Wilson and Kyle Long for CBS and Mike Tomlin for NBC. Finally, Caleb Wilson being named the Madden 27 cover athlete despite his low completion percentage and Hugh Laurie's affinity for John le Carré projects.In Jake’s Takes, why it’s high time ESPN show college tennis some love. Plus, dissecting NBA commissioner Adam Silver's comments to Pat McAfee on the league's planned technological innovations, what it could mean for other sports, and what's wrong with MLB's current ABS system.Sports / SportsBiz / MediaBiz / Entertainment / All ElseWe're all striving for some kind of podium. What's yours?Follow on Twitter / X: @JakeAKline, @PathwayToThePodFollow on YouTube: @PathwayToThePodiumPodFollow on Instagram: @pathwaytothepodiumFollow on TikTok: @pathwaytothepodiumPlease send inquiries to: [email protected]