EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 52 MIN
WNBA Shakeups, NFL Schedule Madness & Lamont Newell’s Inspiring Journey
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
On today’s episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith, the crew dives into a busy sports landscape with playoff hockey, early WNBA storylines, NFL schedule reactions, and another unforgettable Moment of Awe. Yahoo Sports’ Lo Yarnall joins the show to break down the early WNBA season, including the Dallas Wings’ adjustment period with Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, the rise of Olivia Miles, the surprising start from the Chicago Sky, and concerns surrounding the Los Angeles Sparks and Cameron Brink. The conversation also explores expansion success stories with the Golden State Valkyries, Portland Fire, and Toronto Tempo. Later, CBS Sports NFL writer Garrett Podell joins Producer Tony Cordaro to analyze the newly released NFL schedule, international games in Australia, and the biggest surprises from the NFL Draft. The guys debate questionable draft decisions by teams like the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers while also discussing favorable schedules for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions. Larry also highlights dominant starts from MLB pitchers, including Shohei Ohtani and rising Yankees rookie Cam Schlitter, while discussing Scottie Scheffler chasing another major title at the PGA Championship. The show closes with today’s Moment of Awe honoring Lamont Newell, a California senior who overcame homelessness, earned valedictorian honors with a 4.4 GPA, and accepted a scholarship to Columbia University to study industrial engineering.
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On today’s episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith, the crew dives into a busy sports landscape with playoff hockey, early WNBA storylines, NFL schedule reactions, and another unforgettable Moment of Awe. Yahoo Sports’ Lo Yarnall joins the show to break down the early WNBA season, including the Dallas Wings’ adjustment period with Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, the rise of Olivia Miles, the surprising start from the Chicago Sky, and concerns surrounding the Los Angeles Sparks and Cameron Brink. The conversation also explores expansion success stories with the Golden State Valkyries, Portland Fire, and Toronto Tempo. Later, CBS Sports NFL writer Garrett Podell joins Producer Tony Cordaro to analyze the newly released NFL schedule, international games in Australia, and the biggest surprises from the NFL Draft. The guys debate questionable draft decisions by teams like the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers while also discussing favorable schedules for teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Detroit Lions. Larry also highlights dominant starts from MLB pitchers, including Shohei Ohtani and rising Yankees rookie Cam Schlitter, while discussing Scottie Scheffler chasing another major title at the PGA Championship. The show closes with today’s Moment of Awe honoring Lamont Newell, a California senior who overcame homelessness, earned valedictorian honors with a 4.4 GPA, and accepted a scholarship to Columbia University to study industrial engineering.
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