World Cup Kicking off in North America, Caitlin Clark’s Clutch Moment, and Wemby Embraces the Villain Role

Joy Taylor previews the 2028 World Cup kickoff in North America, noting Mexico opens Thursday and the USMNT plays Paraguay Friday, while discussing muted hype due to political/cultural issues and high ticket costs, though she expects excitement to build once matches start; she highlights the expanded 48-team field and calls the current U.S. men’s squad the most international yet, hoping they can approach the women’s team’s standard. Taylor then recaps Caitlin Clark’s game-winning three for the Indiana Fever over the Mystics and praises the WNBA’s broader slate of storylines, while acknowledging Clark’s controversy, fanbase, and referee-related critiques. She closes with Victor Wembanyama leading the Spurs to their first NBA Finals win in Game 3 versus the Knicks, embracing a New York villain narrative and fueling a physical, trash-talking rivalry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.