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Love hurts in Arizona—and unfortunately, Jeremiyah Love isn't the only Cardinals rookie dealing with an injury. On this week's Sports Media X Podcast, JD and Lady M break down Love's high-ankle sprain, the season-ending injury to Chase Bisontis and what the Cardinals need to accomplish in their final preseason preparations. Then it's time for the Arizona Sports Desk. We check in on the Diamondbacks after their road trip through Atlanta and Boston, the latest from the Phoenix Mercury and what we're watching as Arizona State football gets closer to kickoff. 🏈 NFL DIVISION PREVIEWS: We're heading South! JD and Lady M break down all eight teams in the AFC South and NFC South, including offseason moves, offensive and defensive rankings, players to watch, fantasy targets and our projected division finishes. 🏈 FANTASY FOOTBALL & NFL DFS: Don't draft last week's information! We explain how preseason injuries, changing depth charts and roster battles should affect your fantasy draft—and why preseason DFS is all about snaps, opportunity and information rather than star power. 🏁 NASCAR AT NEW HAMPSHIRE: The Craftsman Truck Series determines its Chase field at the Magic Mile, while the Cup Series has only two races remaining before The Chase. We break down the bubble, Christopher Bell's incredible New Hampshire history, Denny Hamlin's dominant season, Team Penske's surge, sleepers, early predictions and DFS strategy. 😂 Plus, Headlines & Horrible Dad Jokes, featuring NFL international expansion, the Buss family's Lakers ownership battle, the Big Ten vs. SEC debate and the continued growth of the WNBA. 🃏 And we finish the show with PACK WARS! JD and Lady M blindly select 15 cards each from the 2025 Donruss Football set. Who gets the better pulls and takes this week's victory? Sports Media X — Where Sports Fans Think Like Sports Media.

Jeremiyah Love gave Arizona Cardinals fans their first real look at the No. 3 overall pick—and he did not disappoint! JD and Lady M break down the Cardinals’ 27-14 preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders, including Love’s impressive performance, Jacoby Brissett’s perfect opening drive, Gardner Minshew’s strong night, and the injury concern surrounding rookie guard Chase Bisontis. Plus, Corbin Carroll reaches 100 career home runs as the Diamondbacks prepare for a crucial road trip through Atlanta and Boston, while Phoenix Mercury rookie Noémie Brochant delivers a breakout performance in Los Angeles. Then we're heading NORTH! JD and Lady M preview both the AFC North and NFC North, breaking down the Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, Browns, Bears, Packers, Lions and Vikings before making their 2026 division predictions. Also on the show: 🏈 Fantasy Football: How high should you draft Jeremiyah Love? 🏁 NASCAR at Richmond: Cup and Craftsman Truck Series storylines, Chase implications, race predictions, sleepers and DFS strategies. 🃏 PACK WARS: JD vs. Lady M! Each blindly selects 15 cards from the 2025 Donruss Football 400-card set. Who gets the better pulls and earns bragging rights this week? Plus, Headlines & Horrible Dad Jokes, Arizona State football and more from around Arizona sports. Sports Media X — Where Sports Fans Think Like Sports Media.

Football has officially returned! JD and Lady M preview the Arizona Cardinals' Hall of Fame Game, begin their 2026 NFL Division Preview Series with the NFC West and AFC West, and break down the biggest storylines heading into the season. The show also covers the Diamondbacks' playoff push, the Mercury's addition of Kelsey Plum, NASCAR's Iowa weekend with DFS strategy and race predictions, plus another edition of "Here's to the Good Times!" celebrating Arizona sports. If you enjoy Arizona sports, NASCAR, football, fantasy sports and weekly analysis, this episode has you covered.

Baseball is back! This week on the Sports Media X Podcast, JD and Lady M break down the biggest sports stories heading into the weekend. 🏆 MLB returns from the All-Star Break ⚾ Arizona Diamondbacks begin a huge second-half stretch 🏈 Cardinals executive suspended indefinitely by the NFL 🔥 NFL Training Camp countdown begins 🏀 Phoenix Mercury return to action 🏁 Complete NASCAR Truck & Cup Series previews from North Wilkesboro 💰 DFS strategy, sleepers, fades, and race predictions 🏆 NASCAR In-Season Tournament update 📦 Pack Wars returns 🎙️ Media Story Time featuring legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker Subscribe now for weekly Arizona sports coverage, NASCAR, fantasy sports, DFS strategy, sports media insights and more.

The Sports Media X Podcast returns with another week of Arizona sports and NASCAR coverage. This episode features a deep dive into the Diamondbacks' latest roster moves, Eduardo Rodriguez's first All-Star selection, Merrill Kelly's resurgence, and what Arizona should do before the MLB Trade Deadline. We also discuss Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett organizing offseason workouts with his top offensive weapons, the Phoenix Mercury's disappointing loss to Indiana and what it means for their playoff hopes, plus complete previews of this weekend's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Cup Series races. We finish with DFS strategy, race predictions, NASCAR's In-Season Tournament, and another edition of Pack Wars. If you enjoy Arizona sports and NASCAR, subscribe, rate, and review the Sports Media X Podcast.

The S3 Podcast returns with another packed episode covering the biggest stories in Arizona sports and NASCAR. JD and Lady M discuss Brendan Sorsby's uncertain football future after both the NFL and CFL decline to offer a path forward, ESPN's Top 10 NFL skill position rankings featuring the Arizona Cardinals, and why first-round draft pick Koa Peat could become the physical presence the Phoenix Suns have been searching for. The show also previews NASCAR's trip to Sonoma Raceway with championship implications, DFS strategy, dark horse picks and race predictions before debuting the brand-new segment, Here's to the Good Times!, celebrating the week's biggest positive moments across Arizona sports including Corbin Carroll's historic accomplishment, the Cardinals' promising young core, and the bright future of Arizona athletics. Finally, JD and Lady M battle once again in another edition of Pack Wars with 2025 Donruss NFL cards. New episodes of The S3 Podcast cover Arizona sports, NASCAR, fantasy sports, collectibles and the biggest stories from around the sports world every week.

NASCAR returns to Southern California for a historic weekend as the Cup Series and O'Reilly Auto Parts Series take on the brand-new Qualcomm Circuit at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego! On this episode of The S3 Podcast, JD and Lady M break down the biggest storylines heading into NASCAR's newest street course, including whether Shane van Gisbergen can continue his road-course dominance, Justin Allgaier's quest for three straight wins, and which drivers offer the best DFS value this weekend. Plus, the Arizona Diamondbacks continue their push toward the National League Wild Card race after another big performance from Corbin Carroll. Is Carroll becoming the face of the National League? Are the D-Backs one move away from becoming a legitimate playoff threat? The crew also checks in on the struggling Phoenix Mercury, discusses what must happen for a second-half turnaround, and wraps up the show with another edition of Pack Wars featuring the new 2025 Donruss Baseball set. In This Episode: 🏁 NASCAR San Diego Street Race Preview 🏁 Cup Series & O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Predictions 🏁 DFS Picks and Sleepers ⚾ Corbin Carroll's MVP Case ⚾ Diamondbacks Wild Card Outlook 🏀 Phoenix Mercury Midseason Update 📦 Pack Wars: 2025 Donruss Baseball 😂 Headlines & Horrible Dad Jokes 🏆 The S3 Jackass of the Week Follow JD on X: @Smaahtside Read daily sports coverage at: CoachJeffDemers.com

The Arizona Diamondbacks continue their hot streak and are making noise in the NL West. JD and Lady M discuss what's working, what still concerns them, and whether help is on the way with AJ Puk nearing a return. The Phoenix Mercury have lost four straight despite star performances from Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper. Is defense becoming the biggest issue? Plus, a full NASCAR Nashville weekend preview featuring DFS strategy, playoff storylines, Kyle Larson's search for victory, and race predictions across all three national series. Also featuring Headlines & Horrible Dad Jokes and a debate over the ultimate sports bucket list experiences.

JD and Lady M break down the Arizona Diamondbacks’ recent struggles, react to the wildest NFL schedule release videos of 2026, preview the Phoenix Mercury matchup against the Chicago Sky, and dive deep into NASCAR’s Dover weekend with DFS strategy and top driver picks for the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series BetRivers 200. From terrible schedule videos to Monster Mile dominators, this episode has a little bit of everything.

On this episode of The S3 Podcast, JD and Lady M break down the Lakers falling behind 2-0 against the Oklahoma City Thunder and debate whether LeBron James still has a realistic shot at another championship run. The crew also discusses the Arizona Diamondbacks’ recent struggles after losing 11 of their last 15 games, previews the upcoming Mets series, and reacts to the Phoenix Mercury being ranked 7th in ESPN’s latest WNBA Power Rankings. Plus: Vikings sign Jauan Jennings NFL Schedule Release discussion NASCAR Watkins Glen preview Shane van Gisbergen road-course dominance NASCAR DFS strategy and sleeper picks Pack Wars Horrible Dad Jokes JD catches TWO foul balls at Chase Field Subscribe and follow The S3 Podcast for weekly sports talk covering NASCAR, Arizona sports, the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, DFS strategy, and more.

JD and Lady M break down a packed sports weekend with headlines from MLB, NBA, and NHL, plus a full NASCAR DFS preview for Texas Motor Speedway. The show also features Diamondbacks analysis and a brand-new game, “Spell My Name, B!” that puts Lady M to the test.