EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 52 MIN
Spring Training Buzz, NBA Contenders & Gretzky’s Untouchable Record | Sports IQ
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
Spring training is almost here — and the baseball conversation is heating up. Larry and Producer Tony dive into early storylines around MLB, from bullpen questions for the defending champion Dodgers to whether the Phillies remain the team to beat in the NL. Baseball writer Eric Katz of Belly Up Sports joins the show to break down offseason moves, pitching injuries, and why he believes the Milwaukee Brewers could be this year’s surprise contender.In the NBA, the All-Star break is upon us, and the conversation shifts to contenders in both conferences. Can the young Detroit Pistons sustain their rise in the East? Are the Celtics defying expectations after losing Jayson Tatum? And out West, are the Spurs and Nuggets legitimate threats to OKC’s dominance? The second half of the season promises fireworks.Plus, Olympic headlines from Milan-Cortina, coaching chaos in the English Premier League, and stadium drama surrounding the Chicago Bears’ potential new home.🎙️ And in today’s Moment of Awe:On this day in 1982, Wayne Gretzky shattered the NHL single-season scoring record with his 153rd point — on his way to becoming the first (and still only) player to reach 200 points in a season. More than four decades later, the mark remains untouched.
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Spring training is almost here — and the baseball conversation is heating up. Larry and Producer Tony dive into early storylines around MLB, from bullpen questions for the defending champion Dodgers to whether the Phillies remain the team to beat in the NL. Baseball writer Eric Katz of Belly Up Sports joins the show to break down offseason moves, pitching injuries, and why he believes the Milwaukee Brewers could be this year’s surprise contender.In the NBA, the All-Star break is upon us, and the conversation shifts to contenders in both conferences. Can the young Detroit Pistons sustain their rise in the East? Are the Celtics defying expectations after losing Jayson Tatum? And out West, are the Spurs and Nuggets legitimate threats to OKC’s dominance? The second half of the season promises fireworks.Plus, Olympic headlines from Milan-Cortina, coaching chaos in the English Premier League, and stadium drama surrounding the Chicago Bears’ potential new home.🎙️ And in today’s Moment of Awe:On this day in 1982, Wayne Gretzky shattered the NHL single-season scoring record with his 153rd point — on his way to becoming the first (and still only) player to reach 200 points in a season. More than four decades later, the mark remains untouched.
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