World Cup Semi-Finals are Set + Summer League Storylines

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off Hour 2 with Sportsnet’s James Sharman (1:42) ahead of the World Cup Semi-finals! They break down the World Cup conspiracy theories, the rivalry between England and Argentina, whether it could really be “coming home” for England, and the narratives surrounding Bellingham and his growth on the national stage. Then, they dive into Spain and France’s semi-final matchup, Rodri’s incredible World Cup so far, which team is the more battle-tested to this point, what we need to see from Lamine Yamal, what an expanded World Cup could look like, and more. Later, ESPN’s Paul Biancardi joins the show (32:09) to discuss the biggest talking points around NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Raptors rookie Allen Graves' strong showing, why Jaden Bradley was a great pick for the Raptors, Dybantsa vs. Peterson, an early look at the 2027 NBA Draft, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.