The Business of Being Hated

Why do some of sports' biggest stars attract so much criticism? Vinny and Vince kick off the show by discussing the latest WNBA controversy involving Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas, examining the attention surrounding Clark and whether rivalries with players like Angel Reese help or hurt the league's growing popularity. In Hour 2, the conversation shifts to soccer as the guys debate why the sport remains one of America's most popular youth activities, yet struggles to maintain the same level of passion and participation as other major sports. Throughout the show, listeners weigh in on a central question: who is the most hated player in Raiders history or among Raider Nation? Then in Hour 3, Vince, Vinny, and Connor discuss why many of today's biggest stars choose to skip marquee events such as dunk contests and all-star competitions, and whether sports are losing some of the moments that helped build legends in previous generations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.