EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 49 MIN
US Open Pressure, Stanley Cup Glory & College Sports Chaos
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The sports world never slows down, and today Larry Smith dives into some of the biggest stories across golf, hockey, tennis, and college athletics. CBS Sports golf writer Robby Kalland joins the show to preview the U.S. Open, discuss Rory McIlroy’s pursuit of history after completing the career Grand Slam, examine Scottie Scheffler’s current form, and explain how the condensed major championship calendar has changed the game for golf’s biggest stars. Later, CBS Sports NHL writer Austin Nivison breaks down the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup championship, the remarkable emergence of goaltender Brandon Bussey, Rod Brind’Amour’s growing legacy, and the state of parity across the NHL. They also look ahead to an offseason filled with questions surrounding Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid, and several other marquee names. Larry also tackles the ever-evolving Brendan Sorsby saga involving Texas Tech, the Big 12, and sports gambling, while exploring what the case could mean for the future governance of college athletics. The show also examines Kentucky’s hiring of a new athletic director, Serena and Venus Williams reuniting for Wimbledon doubles, and the growing challenges facing college sports in the modern era. Plus, today’s Moment of Awe celebrates Al Geiberger, whose historic 59 at the 1977 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic made him the first golfer ever to shoot below 60 in a PGA Tour event—an achievement that changed golf history forever.
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The sports world never slows down, and today Larry Smith dives into some of the biggest stories across golf, hockey, tennis, and college athletics. CBS Sports golf writer Robby Kalland joins the show to preview the U.S. Open, discuss Rory McIlroy’s pursuit of history after completing the career Grand Slam, examine Scottie Scheffler’s current form, and explain how the condensed major championship calendar has changed the game for golf’s biggest stars. Later, CBS Sports NHL writer Austin Nivison breaks down the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup championship, the remarkable emergence of goaltender Brandon Bussey, Rod Brind’Amour’s growing legacy, and the state of parity across the NHL. They also look ahead to an offseason filled with questions surrounding Alex Ovechkin, Connor McDavid, and several other marquee names. Larry also tackles the ever-evolving Brendan Sorsby saga involving Texas Tech, the Big 12, and sports gambling, while exploring what the case could mean for the future governance of college athletics. The show also examines Kentucky’s hiring of a new athletic director, Serena and Venus Williams reuniting for Wimbledon doubles, and the growing challenges facing college sports in the modern era. Plus, today’s Moment of Awe celebrates Al Geiberger, whose historic 59 at the 1977 Danny Thomas Memphis Classic made him the first golfer ever to shoot below 60 in a PGA Tour event—an achievement that changed golf history forever.
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