The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Tailgate Thursday: Braves Streak, Alabama Spring Ball & NFL Antitrust Drama episode artwork

EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 56 MIN

The Morning Rant with Dave Garner | Tailgate Thursday: Braves Streak, Alabama Spring Ball & NFL Antitrust Drama

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You won’t believe the hot takes flying on this Tailgate Thursday Morning Rant! The Atlanta Braves keep their series streak alive, Alabama’s spring game reveals a clear QB frontrunner in Keelan Russell, and Rory McIlroy defends his Masters title. Will Cooper and Dave Garner chop it up on Hawks-Knicks playoff matchup, NASCAR standings, college football changes under Trump’s executive order, and the DOJ’s antitrust probe into NFL streaming. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube   Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter  02:03 Braves Series Win and Early Season Takeaways  04:40 Masters Recap: Rory’s Repeat, DeChambeau Struggles, Broadcast Criticism  09:46 Alabama Spring Practice: QB Battle, Injuries, and Standout Receivers  15:25 College Football Changes and Trump’s Executive Order on Transfers  24:52 Diana Russini Resignation Drama and WrestleMania Preview  32:48 Hawks vs Knicks Playoff Preview and NBA Takeaways  37:56 Tomahawk Take: Braves Hot Start, Dominic Smith Tear, and Trivia  46:32 NASCAR Standings and Cooper Predictor Picks  52:10 Antitrust Investigation into NFL Streaming Services  58:52 Show Wrap-Up and Tomorrow’s Live Broadcast DetailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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