Gordon Damer on Sports

On this episode of Gordon Damer on Sports we break down what the gold medal win by the United States men's national ice hockey team over the Canada men's national ice hockey team actually accomplished and just as importantly what it will not change about the sport or the country then we dive into the increasingly confusing saga surrounding the Chicago Bears proposed new stadium and why every update seems to raise more questions than answers and finally we examine whether the Philadelphia Phillies have a real Bryce Harper problem and why anyone dreaming of seeing him in pinstripes with the New York Yankees should stop right now.

Why the Raiders may be set up for a major rebound this offseason and what people are missing about their path forward. The Jets have no choice but to find a quarterback and while there is no perfect option there is one clear answer if Aaron Glenn wants to make it to Year 3. Plus what people still get wrong about Sam Darnold and why I am not watching the Winter Olympics.

The Super Bowl ended in a blowout but the real story is what it tells us going forward. We break down the two biggest takeaways that actually matter and why they reshape how we look at the league. Then we tackle the halftime show and Bad Bunny. Love it or hate it your opinion is not the point. We explain why the NFL is leaning into a new trend and why these shows are no longer designed to please everyone. Finally Giannis Antetokounmpo joining Kalshi is one of the most important sports business stories you probably missed. We break down why prediction markets are the next big thing and why Giannis involvement changes everything.

We go all in on Super Bowl 60 and why Sunday feels like a now or never moment for both the Patriots and Seahawks because windows in the NFL close faster than anyone wants to admit. Then we rewind to the NBA trade deadline and break down the Cavaliers move for James Harden and why it really only makes sense for one very specific reason. From there we pivot to Madison Square Garden where Leon Rose continues to silence doubters and show that even under flawed ownership a clear plan and patience can still win. We wrap with the latest details in the Emmanuel Clase legal case and how a situation that already looked ugly somehow managed to get even worse with serious implications for MLB and sports betting.

The Warriors flirting with a Giannis trade is the kind of move that sounds bold but ends franchises and we break down why Golden State would be repeating the exact mistakes that ruined Milwaukee's window. We also get into the uncomfortable fallout surrounding Giants co owner Steve Tisch being named as an associate of Jeffrey Epstein and what it says about the NFL's silence and priorities. Then we shift gears with an in depth interview with Valley Baseball League commissioner Rick Furr on the realities of minor league baseball leadership development and why these leagues still matter in the modern game.

Rutgers joined the Big Ten 12 years ago promising growth and relevance. Instead they have created a financial hole with little competitive payoff. We break down how bad the numbers really are and why the move has failed on every level. We also look at Aaron Glenn and Brian Cashman who share one major issue despite working in different sports. Fans are no longer buying what either is selling and patience has run out. Finally the Giannis to the Knicks rumors are back. We explain why New York still makes no sense for Milwaukee if the Bucks are rebuilding and why this rumor refuses to die despite the logic never lining up.  

Sam Darnold has the Seahawks headed to the Super Bowl and his story takes center stage not as a football comeback but as a human one. We dive into how Darnold's journey from afterthought to franchise leader reshapes how we talk about quarterbacks and belief. From there we look at the future of football itself and whether outdoor NFL games are slowly becoming a thing of the past as owners chase new revenue streams and controlled environments. Plus college basketball reminds us that the Madness is not limited to March with the chaos unfolding at Alabama and what it says about the current state of the sport.

A packed episode breaking down a wild week across sports. The Mets and Yankees were busy and we dig into what actually mattered and what did not. David Stearns shuts down plenty of offseason narratives Mets fans talked themselves into and we are joined by Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated to break down the moves and what comes next. Then we head to Buffalo where the Bills somehow made their playoff loss to the Broncos even worse with a disastrous press conference. What does the next move look like after firing Sean McDermott and how does this moment shape Josh Allens future. Plus the strangest cheating scandal we have seen in a long time and what it says about modern sports culture.

Truth really is stranger than fiction. Indiana are national champs in college football and we break down how a once unthinkable title run became reality and what it says about the modern sport. The Dodgers do it again by landing Kyle Tucker and in the process accomplish something Rob Manfred has been chasing for years. We explain why this deal matters beyond just Los Angeles. Plus the Bills fire Sean McDermott but did they actually fire the wrong guy. We look at where the real blame belongs in Buffalo.

The Giants finally look like the Giants again. We break down why landing John Harbaugh is a franchise changing home run and how after a decade of NFL wildness Big Blue is back on the road to respectability. Plus Mike Tomlin has walked away from the Steelers but have we really seen him coach his final NFL game or is there another chapter coming. We are also joined by Zach Gelb to dive into the college football national title game between Miami and Indiana. Can anyone stop the Hoosiers? Is the U back? And most importantly who wins! 

We break down a wild card weekend that produced one clear winner and one massive loser. We dive into how the NFL media continues to repeat the same mistakes and zero in on one head coaching candidate getting interviews that makes absolutely no sense. Plus we are joined by the fantastic Keith McPherson to put the weekend and the league's bigger picture into perspective. You don't want to miss it.

The Giants head coaching search has officially begun and for once things could not be lining up any better. With a strong list of candidates on the table this feels like a moment where even the Giants cannot get in their own way. We break down why John Harbaugh would be the best possible hire for Big Blue but also why he is not the only smart option available. We also explain why Giants fans do not need to lose sleep over the Dolphins swooping in and stealing Harbaugh away. Plus we dive into the wildest NFL conspiracy theory explaining why the 49ers always seem to be devastated by injuries year after year. Finally David Shepherd joins the podcast to talk the state of the NBA the NFL and where both leagues are heading next.

The Giants had a chance for a clean reset and instead made a hard rebuild even harder. This episode breaks down how self sabotage keeps defining the franchise. Plus what Black Monday revealed about NFL owners trusting their ears over their eyes and why the biggest winner from the weekend was not a team or a player but someone we will probably never know and what it tells us about the sports betting space. 

Week 17 told you everything you need to know about where the NFL is headed. The tank is real, teams aren't hiding it anymore, and an NFL draft lottery feels less like a hypothetical and more like an inevitability. Plus, The Jets are once again the face of organizational dysfunction, and Aaron Glenn has proven the only thing that truly matters this season — he is not the coach who's going to turn this franchise around. And then there's Baltimore. The noise around Lamar Jackson isn't slowing down, but it's also missing the point. If a breakup is brewing with the Ravens, it won't be at quarterback. 

The Jaguars are coming off a statement win over the Broncos and Trevor Lawrence is a big reason why. Jacksonville looks legitimate and the rest of the AFC should take notice. The Dolphins have benched Tua and now find themselves stuck in quarterback jail with no clear path forward and a season slipping away. We wrap with the Chiefs new stadium deal and why it is a huge win for the franchise but a loss for fans and taxpayers as the Hunt family cashes in and moves on.

The Kansas City Chiefs are out of the playoffs before they even began and the warning signs were there all along. We break down what went wrong, how the reality of the franchise has changed, and why Patrick Mahomes now faces the biggest challenge of his career. Pete Mundo from KCMO Kansas City joins the show to explain what the future looks like for the Chiefs. Then we connect the dots to New York and lay out the lessons the Yankees must learn from Kansas City before complacency closes their own window.

Utah bringing private equity into college football is not a small tweak it is a line that once crossed cannot be uncrossed. What this means for the future of the sport and why it should make everyone uncomfortable. Then the Padres are perfect storm of issues that could spell the end of their window of opportunity.  Plus a look ahead at a blockbuster sports documentary that is could make some powerful people in MLB nervous. 

This episode is packed. We start with the Michigan football scandal that is dominating the headlines but the real story is the biggest crime Sharon Moore actually committed and why it is not getting nearly enough attention. Then we look at the blockbuster move that sent Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles and why Met fans are melting down. We explain the real reason David Stearns made this decision and why almost no one is talking about it. Finally we sit down with Julian Guilarte to break down the baseball winter meetings and what is coming next in free agency. You do not want to miss it.

On today's episode of Gordon Damer on Sports Gordon dives into three massively important stories shaking up the sports world. First the trade chatter around Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting louder but this is one superstar sweepstakes the Knicks and Leon Rose have to sit it out. Then we head to the NFL where Drake Maye is suddenly the MVP favorite but Gordon breaks down why that hype does not match the reality. Finally the most important legal fight in sports is happening in a Charlotte courtroom and it does not involve a league most fans normally care about. Gordon explains why the NASCAR antitrust lawsuit could reshape ownership league power and the future of how sports operate far beyond racing.

On today's episode, Gordon breaks down why the Lane Kiffin circus is more than just another headline. It is the latest reminder of how messy and chaotic the world of college football has become. Is this just who the sport is now, and is Kiffin's saga a preview of a new normal? Gordon then shifts to MLB free agency and explains how two pitchers coming off disappointing seasons still managed to secure massive contracts. What does this say about the current market, and why are teams still willing to invest heavily in past potential? The episode wraps with a deep dive into the Phoenix Suns, who have turned a sluggish start into one of the hottest runs in the NBA. Gordon breaks down how they did it, who deserves the credit, and why Phoenix may be far more dangerous than anyone expected.

Gordon dives into a wild week in New York sports starting with the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo and why despite the headlines the real work for David Stearns is only just beginning. Then it is over to the Bronx where Hal Steinbrenner's latest comments managed to tick off Yankee fans in a way only Hal can. And finally Gordon breaks down why JJ McCarthy's early NFL struggles are not just bad they are unlike any other highly drafted quarterback we have seen.

On today's episode of Gordon Damer on Sports, we break down why David Stearns must take center stage this offseason and not Steve Cohen's wallet. We also get into why the Shedeur Sanders debate will not go away no matter how badly he plays. Plus Dan Bartels joins the show to talk Mets offseason decisions from Pete Alonso to pitching upgrades and the blueprint for what comes next in Queens.

On this episode of Gordon Damer on Sports we ask whether the Chiefs dynasty is slipping away. At 5–5, could Kansas City actually miss the playoffs? As bad as U.S. betting scandals have been, they can't hold a candle to the chaos in Turkish soccer. Plus, a Texas high school football program keeps things old school when it comes to playoff tiebreakers — a story you have to hear to believe.

We look at the Yankees' offseason plans and why they are destined to disappoint. We break down who could be the Giants' next head coach, and Gordon's got a prediction. We also discuss why the future will reveal who was actually to blame for the Luka Dončić trade. Plus, Emmanuel Berbari joins the pod to break down Yankees offseason fact and fiction.

The Giants have fired Brian Daboll but have they already sabotaged the search for their next head coach? Meanwhile, the Jets reset the clock on their rebuild at the trade deadline and we're breaking down what it really means for the franchise. Plus, we go inside the world of Championship Wrestling Belts with BeltsByDan's own Dan Van Alst, and dive into the shocking details of the latest sports betting scandal along with the one thing that could actually help fix the problem.

Sometimes rock bottom is exactly where you need to be. Gordon explains why being this bad will force ownership to face reality. Then we dive into the shocking betting scandal that just hit the UFC. what happened, how sportsbooks caught on, and what it means for the sport's credibility going forward. Plus, Knicks and NBA analyst Kris Pursiainen joins the show to break down New York's start and the biggest early season storylines across the league.

Is Shohei Ohtani already the greatest player of all time? Why there is only 1 right answer. Plus, why Browns fans shouldn't celebrate that new stadium just yet just ask Bills fans how that story ends. Is Brian Daboll's job actually already safe in New York? We also dive into the Yankees off season decision Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger who fits the Bronx better? And finally, how Erik Spoelstra quietly stole an offensive concept to get the Heat cooking again.

The Knicks open the season with Mike Brown, and how their move is eerily similar to another New York sports team not that long ago. We dig into the latest NBA gambling scandal, who is really to blame, and what most fans and media are getting wrong about it. Woody Johnson proves once again that he always makes things worse by talking. The great Andrew Marchand joins the pod to talk sports media… … the new NBA TV deal … is it the blueprint for the future … is the NFL bulletproof … is the F1 deal with Apple already a mistake And more.

This week on Gordon Damer on Sports, we break down why Jaxson Dart's emergence has created a real issue for the Giants and fans won't be happy. Plus, in Miami, everyone's pointing fingers at Mike McDaniel, but the Dolphins' real issues run much deeper than coaching. And we close with the most inspirational athlete proving that exercise isn't about ability - it's a mindset.

The Jets season has turned into a full-blown disaster and we dive into the one thing new head coach Aaron Glenn simply cannot survive. Jake Asman joins the pod to talk about where the organization goes from here and if there's any hope left for Gang Green. Plus Tua Tagovailoa proves the coach isn't the only problem in Miami and we ask the question is it ever too late to chase your dream of playing college football.

On this episode of Gordon Damer on Sports, we ask the big question, will Tarik Skubal, MLB's most interesting man, actually be dealt this offseason? Plus, the Seattle Mariners are just two wins away from their first ever World Series appearance and it is all about the power of the long ball. We also break down why the Tennessee Titans deserve some credit for finally making a bold move with their head coach. And we tackle the turf at MetLife Stadium and ask if it is really as bad as everyone says.  

The Yankees season is officially over and we break down how it all fell apart and what it means for the offseason ahead. Will Hal Steinbrenner and Brian Cashman finally make real changes or will it be another year of excuses in the Bronx. Plus is Baker Mayfield quietly putting together an MVP-caliber season in Tampa. And Dom Amore joins the show to discuss his new book with Jim Calhoun More Than a Game and how UConn built a basketball dynasty built on a culture of caring.

The Jets and Giants continue their weekly competition to see who can be worse as New York sports spirals into chaos and yes, that includes the Yankees. Plus why LIV Golf burning through millions doesn't really matter, and how Bill Belichick's North Carolina experiment has gone from hype train to a train wreck. This episode has got it all. 

The Yankees finally showed some life and it's all thanks to Cam Schlittler. We break down how the rookie was so dominant against the Red Sox that even Aaron Boone had to change his mind. Then we tackle the NFL's biggest mystery this season as kickers keep hitting 60 yard bombs one minute and getting their kicks blocked the next. Plus a surprising twist in the WNBA's ongoing CBA saga with the smartest move players made this week and why it's a complete 180 from their earlier stance. We also dive into the Mets free fall and why the worst might not be over yet along with our NFL Week 5 picks to wrap it all up.

The Seattle Mariners are knocking on the postseason door once again—but is this year different? We're joined by SI.com contributing writer Ryan Boman to break down why this squad might finally be ready to exorcise their October demons. Plus, we preview the key matchups and storylines heading into Week 4 of the NFL. Don't miss it!

Gordon Damer dives into the chaos under center as both New York teams face all-too-familiar problems. The Giants' quarterback situation is spiraling, and while the Jets have a new head coach, it's starting to look like the same old Jets. Plus, Wall Street Journal senior reporter Rachel Bachman joins the show to discuss a growing trend among elite U.S. runners who are cutting out alcohol in pursuit of peak performance.

On this episode of Gordon Damer on Sports the Arizona Diamondbacks have come back from the dead in the wild card chase and we break it all down with Michael McDermott from DBacks Under Review. Gordon also reacts to the looming retirement of Clayton Kershaw and how it makes him reflect on the career of Justin Verlander. Plus we dive into Week 3 of the NFL with three picks that are guaranteed to make you money. Don't miss it.

Are the Chiefs really in trouble at 0-2? What's the latest on Joe Burrow's injury and how it could derail the Bengals' season? Plus, more frustration for Jets and Giants fans, and the under-the-radar training trend fueling a new era of American distance running success. All that and more on Gordon Damer on Sports.

Are the Mets on the brink of blowing their playoff hopes? Gordon Damer gets the inside scoop from Sports Illustrated's Pat Ragazzo. Then it's all eyes on Week 2 in the NFL! Gordon dishes out picks that could make you some serious cash. Baseball drama, football bets, and expert takes you won't want to miss.

In this episode of Gordon Damer on Sports, we separate the overreactions from the real concerns after NFL Week 1. Who's truly to blame for the Ravens' surprising loss? Should the Lions be concerned? Are the Giants already screwed. Plus, is there real reason for optimism with the Jets, is Daniel Jones finally turning a corner, and why Mike McDaniel isn't the real issue in Miami. It's all on the table in our Week 1 reality check.

On this episode of Gordon Damer on Sports, Gordon breaks down the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers scandal and how there's no real punishment for the crime. He dives into the backlash over Red Zone adding ads and the recent shutdown of StreamEast. Plus, the Spurs are running a familiar game when it comes to landing a new stadium, and Gordon gives his Week 1 NFL picks.

On this episode of Gordon Damer on Sports, Gordon breaks down why Bill Belichick's disastrous debut better be rock bottom after a brutal showing at North Carolina. Why it was more than just an embarrassing loss — and what has to come next. Plus, the Arch Manning hype train gets blindsided. Why all the draft talk is completely pointless right now.

Gordon Damer brings the heat with a brand new episode full of bold NFL predictions and signature sports humor. He reacts to the Micah Parsons trade and explains why Jerry Jones is a big winner. Plus, he answers: Who will dominate the AFC? Which coach will be fired first? Which team will surprise us all, and which one is heading for disappointment? Get ready for smart insights, wild takes, and plenty of laughs as Gordon looks ahead to a wild NFL season.

Gordon Damer delivers sharp sports humor as he explains why the Milwaukee Brewers won't sniff a World Series title and tackles the biggest myth fans believe about playoff baseball. He also calls out the Shedeur Sanders narrative and gives a brutally honest review of the new Dallas Cowboys Netflix documentary.

On this episode of Gordon Damer on Sports, Gordon dives into Rob Manfred's latest push for major changes to Major League Baseball including expansion and a drastic league realignment that will make the sport unrecognizable. Later, ESPN's Chris Canty joins the show to preview the upcoming NFL season. Who are the top contenders, which teams could surprise, and will this year be different for the Jets or the Giants.

Rich Cimini joins Gordon Damer on Sports to break down why Jets fans are finally allowed to feel good about their team and their head coach even if questions still remain about the quarterback. From training camp optimism to lingering doubts under center we cover it all with a mix of insight and sports humor that only Gordon can deliver.

On this episode of Gordon Damer on Sports, we dive into the tough weekends both the Yankees and Mets just endured. Which team is really in worse shape and facing bigger challenges? Michael Kay joins us to share his insights on the Yankees' struggles and why change might not be coming anytime soon.

Gordon talks with Jordan Raanan about the state of the New York Giants as training camp rolls on. From Brian Daboll's job security to the pressure on Joe Schoen to finally get it right, nothing is off-limits. Then Gordon dives into why fan optimism heading into the 2025 season feels more like wishful thinking than reality. From the Daniel Jones contract disaster to the Jaxson Dart Hail Mary and a brutal early-season schedule, this episode is loaded with sarcasm, skepticism, and plenty of sports humor. If the Giants turn it around this year, it's going to take a miracle.

Aaron Boone isn't going anywhere, like it or not, and we explain why Yankees fans might need to shift their outrage. MLB's Speedway Classic was supposed to be a spectacle but turned into baseball's version of the Fyre Festival, and believe it or not, the fans share some of the blame. Plus, how much does a high school football stadium cost these days? Let's just say Texas isn't the only place going big. All that and some much-needed sports humor on this edition of Gordon Damer on Sports.

Baseball's trade deadline has come and gone, and we're breaking down all the biggest moves—plus the one team that's clearly the biggest loser of the bunch. Another betting scandal has hit MLB, but this time it's not Rob Manfred's fault. And the NFL story that made headlines but smells like total nonsense. All that and a healthy dose of sports humor on this edition of Gordon Damer on Sports.