Ted Turner & Bobby Cox Tributes, World Cup 2026 Drama, Adrian Peterson RoH

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 8 of The Buck Stops Here with Kirk Buchner and Evan Nolan! 🎙️In this episode, we cover:⚾️ Legends Lost: Tributes to media visionary Ted Turner, Braves icon Bobby Cox, Yankees voice John Sterling, and first openly gay NBA player Jason Collins — plus a full rundown of recent passings across sports and entertainment.🏈 Hall of Fame Watch: Adrian Peterson added to Vikings Ring of Honor — does this boost his Canton chances? Plus, Steve Spurrier's South Carolina induction and our USA Athletic Hall of Fame voting update.⚽ World Cup 2026: Why are tickets so expensive? Is expanding to 48 teams good for the game? Kirk and Evan debate the state of soccer's biggest stage ahead of the USA-hosted tournament.📺 Sports Media Takes: Stephen A. Smith vs. Jaylen Brown, ESPN's decline, and why "clickbait" commentary is taking over.🗳️ YOU Decide: Voting is OPEN for the United States Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026! Four categories: Athletes, Coaches, Contributors, Commentators. Cast your daily vote at theUSAHoF.com🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of Hall of Fame debates, sports nostalgia, and unfiltered takes.✅ VOTE NOW: Help decide the Class of 2026 for the United States Athletics Hall of Fame → theusahof.com✅ SUBSCRIBE to The Buck Stops Here for weekly Hall of Fame coverage✅ LIKE & COMMENT: Who deserves to be in the Hall? Who did we miss in our tributes?✅ SHARE this episode with a fellow sports fan✅ FOLLOW us on socials for bonus content and polls00:00:34🎙️ Intro & Welcome00:01:04🔥 Stephen A. Smith vs. Jaylen Brown Drama00:03:01🗳️ US Athletics Hall of Fame Voting Open (4 Categories!)00:06:28🏈 Adrian Peterson: Vikings Ring of Honor & Hall of Fame Outlook00:10:52🎓 Steve Spurrier Inducted into South Carolina Hall of Fame00:11:32⚽ World Cup 2026: Ticket Prices, 48-Team Expansion, Seattle/Chicago Buzz00:23:03🕊️ In Memoriam: Sports Legends We Lost (Full Tributes Begin)00:42:14🏀 Jason Collins: Trailblazer Tribute & Legacy Discussion00:46:26📊 NBA Anonymous Survey: "Teams You Don't Want to Be Traded To"00:55:31⚾ John Sterling: Yankees Voice Remembered00:56:55📺 Ted Turner: The Visionary Who Changed Sports Media Forever01:05:03⚾ Bobby Cox: Braves Legend & Managerial GOAT Tribute01:07:34🎁 Closing Thoughts + Final Hall of Fame Voting Push