EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 49 MIN
USA's World Cup Exit, Minnesota Lynx Surge & NFL Training Camp Preview
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The United States' World Cup run comes to an end after a disappointing Round of 16 loss to Belgium, while Cristiano Ronaldo's legendary international career closes with Portugal's exit. Larry Smith breaks down what the tournament revealed about the U.S. Men's National Team, discusses the road ahead for American soccer, and highlights one of baseball's rarest feats after the Kansas City Royals scored in every inning of a historic victory. Today's Moment of Awe celebrates tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson, whose groundbreaking Wimbledon championship forever changed the sport.Later, Larry welcomes Mitchell Hansen of Hitting the Hardwood for an in-depth look at the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx. They discuss the remarkable emergence of rookie Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard's resurgence, Cheryl Reeve's championship culture, the anticipated return of Napheesa Collier, and why Minnesota could become even more dangerous as the season progresses. NFL analyst Michah Warren then joins the show to preview training camp, breaking down expectations for the Eagles, Cowboys, Rams, rookie standouts, evolving offensive trends, and which quarterbacks could become the league's next surprise success stories. Plus, Coco Gauff advances at Wimbledon, Nikola Jokić eyes the richest contract in NBA history, the Golden State Valkyries stay red hot, and Larry and Tony react to the latest headlines from the NBA, the World Cup, and beyond.
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The United States' World Cup run comes to an end after a disappointing Round of 16 loss to Belgium, while Cristiano Ronaldo's legendary international career closes with Portugal's exit. Larry Smith breaks down what the tournament revealed about the U.S. Men's National Team, discusses the road ahead for American soccer, and highlights one of baseball's rarest feats after the Kansas City Royals scored in every inning of a historic victory. Today's Moment of Awe celebrates tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson, whose groundbreaking Wimbledon championship forever changed the sport.Later, Larry welcomes Mitchell Hansen of Hitting the Hardwood for an in-depth look at the WNBA-leading Minnesota Lynx. They discuss the remarkable emergence of rookie Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard's resurgence, Cheryl Reeve's championship culture, the anticipated return of Napheesa Collier, and why Minnesota could become even more dangerous as the season progresses. NFL analyst Michah Warren then joins the show to preview training camp, breaking down expectations for the Eagles, Cowboys, Rams, rookie standouts, evolving offensive trends, and which quarterbacks could become the league's next surprise success stories. Plus, Coco Gauff advances at Wimbledon, Nikola Jokić eyes the richest contract in NBA history, the Golden State Valkyries stay red hot, and Larry and Tony react to the latest headlines from the NBA, the World Cup, and beyond.
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