The Lead: Starting Five

An announcement about our show.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Panthers bet on a quarterback whisperer to unlock Bryce Young. And GM gets caught up in Lions fever.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Milwaukee moves into the post-Griffin era. And Jason Kelce recounts a raucous day in Orchard Park.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A new class gets the call to Cooperstown. And South Carolina topples a Blue Blood.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Tar Heels get another big night from a star senior. And a murky future looms over Allen and the Bills.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Clippers keep the good times rolling. And Caitlin Clark gets upended in Columbus.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Mike McCarthy claims Dallas is a championship team — just without the actual championships. And more upsets in college hoops.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Baker Mayfield claps back at CJ Gardner-Johnson. And Rory McIlroy dreams about a global future for golf.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: An end of an era for the Eagles. And a USWNT gets her bag.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A pivotal draft decision for the Chicago Bears. And another shakeup at the top of the women's college hoops rankings.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Connor McDavid and the Oilers are looking dangerous after a brutal start to the year. And LSU blows away another SEC foe.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A showdown between the NBA’s two best teams. And chaos reigns supreme at the top of men’s college hoops.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Draymond Green says the antics (but only the antics) are behind him. And the Cubs finally land a free agent.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Commanders make an out of the box front office hire. And the Canucks play some winning numbers.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: An underwhelming showing from Phoenix’s big three. And Virginia Tech’s historic win over an ACC foe.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: CeeDee Lamb makes his case to be the highest paid wideout in the league. And the defending NWSL champs make another splash in free agency.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: An NBA rivalry dividing Middle America. And a four time world series champ is set for his debut... at the New York Philharmonic?Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Jonathan Gannon says Kyler Murray is the one. And a tennis great returns to the hard courts after a lengthy injury absence.Listen to The Lead: Starting Five on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/the-lead-starting-five/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The NFC's dark horse contender closes in on a playoff spot. And thefreshman sensation leading USC back to the top of women's college hoops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A beastly performance from Joel Embiid against the best defensive team in the NBA. And the AFC South race rapidly becomes a battle of the backups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Unlike Ja, Aaron Rodgers says there'll be no comeback this year. And FSU hints that they may not come back to the ACC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Dodgers unveil another major off-season acquisition. And James Harden and the Clippers start to look scary.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Longhorns go back to back. And it's like father like son at the PNC Championship.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Boston just can't lose at the Garden. And the Browns finally tie down their starting QB.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The NBA throws the book at Draymond after another violent incident. And a preview of the NCAA Women's volleyball Final Four.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The state of Florida takes the CFP debate to a whole different level. And Manchester United's European nightmare comes to an end.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The good times keep rolling in Orlando. And MLB's unicorn gets a one of a kind contract to match his game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: One of Shohei Ohtani's new teammates looks for his piece of the superstar's record-shattering deal. And looking back on LeBron's eventful weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: LeBron delivers another vintage performance. And the PGA loses another star name to the LIV Golf Tour.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Headband Luka makes history in Dallas. And Trevor Lawrence insists the Jags DO have a medical cart.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Two more teams punch their tickets to Vegas in the NBA In-Season Tournament. And a rare update on the Ohtani free agency sweepstakes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A tough night for the Jags against Browning's Bengals. And there's (another) new number one in men's college hoops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The race for the NFC gets a lot more interesting. And there’s a new top dog in the NHL.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: An ominous cloud hangs over the Cavs up and down season. And Angel Reese and Kim Mulkey hug it out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Pels hope the return of a key piece will help steady the ship. And a surprising contender emerges in women's college hoops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Milwaukee gets some revenge for their early playoff exit. And a controversial decision puts Newcastle's Champions League dreams on the brink.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A MNF encounter to forget between the Vikes and Bears. And St. Louis goes all in on experience to end some pitching woes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A dramatic win sets the Crimson Tide on a collision course with the Dawgs. And a surprise contender for best in the West.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Indy’s powerful offense blows past the Hawks. And Ichiro shows the kids how it’s done.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: The Bucks keep scoring, but can they stop anybody? And Aaron Nola opts for comfort.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: An Eastern Conference upstart in the NBA finds itself near the top the standings after another big win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani make MVP history. And it's already upset season in women's college hoops.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Another major injury deals a blow to the Browns playoff hopes. And Major League Baseball hands out the trophies for the season's best hurlers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Wemby and Chet Holmgren face off for the first time in the NBA. And a NASCAR legend buys the perfect house.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Jayson Tatum unleashes a monster 4th quarter on the Knicks. And Jim Harbaugh finally gives some credit to the world's chickens.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Tyrese Maxey dedicates a career night to a fallen teammate. And Caitlin Clark's list of accomplishments gets little bit longer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: Paige Buecker's long-awaited return to the court. And another disastrous Champions League night for Erik Ten Hag and Manchester United.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: JMU asks the NCAA if they can go bowling. And the Oilers make a drastic move to pull themselves out of a tailspin.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: South Carolina's new faces put on a familiar performance in Paris. And Kyler Murray gets the chance to clear up his cloudy future in Arizona.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Plus: A USWNT legend looks to add one final piece of silverware to her cabinet. And a Japanese baseball team finally settles its feud with Colonel Sanders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.