EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 51 MIN
Ted Turner Remembered + NBA & NHL Powerhouses Rolling Through the Playoffs
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
On today’s episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith, the crew reflects on the passing of Ted Turner at age 87 and the enormous legacy he leaves behind in broadcasting, journalism, and sports. Larry Smith and Tony Cordaro share personal memories from their years inside the CNN empire and discuss how Turner changed the media world forever.Tony also breaks down dominant playoff performances from the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Colorado Avalanche, both looking nearly unstoppable as they continue their postseason runs.Plus, ESPN’s Elle Duncan & Rosalyn Merrick join the show live from Atlanta during Habitat for Humanity’s massive Carter Work Project, discussing affordable housing, community impact, and the upcoming WNBA season.The show also revisits one of the most talked-about interviews of the year — Oklahoma high school coach Brendan King explaining why he voluntarily gave back a championship trophy after discovering a scoring mistake.And later, UCLA football analyst Matt Stevens breaks down the buzz surrounding new Bruins head coach Bob Chesney and why optimism is growing fast in Westwood.
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On today’s episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith, the crew reflects on the passing of Ted Turner at age 87 and the enormous legacy he leaves behind in broadcasting, journalism, and sports. Larry Smith and Tony Cordaro share personal memories from their years inside the CNN empire and discuss how Turner changed the media world forever.Tony also breaks down dominant playoff performances from the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Colorado Avalanche, both looking nearly unstoppable as they continue their postseason runs.Plus, ESPN’s Elle Duncan & Rosalyn Merrick join the show live from Atlanta during Habitat for Humanity’s massive Carter Work Project, discussing affordable housing, community impact, and the upcoming WNBA season.The show also revisits one of the most talked-about interviews of the year — Oklahoma high school coach Brendan King explaining why he voluntarily gave back a championship trophy after discovering a scoring mistake.And later, UCLA football analyst Matt Stevens breaks down the buzz surrounding new Bruins head coach Bob Chesney and why optimism is growing fast in Westwood.
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