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Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Chiney Ogwumike debate which women's college basketball star will shine brightest in tonight's Elite Eight games. Seth Greenberg joins the show to discuss if UConn is an all-time great team. The crew talks about the controversy between the L.A. Times and LSU HC Kim Mulkey. Lastly, the crew debates if Nikola Jokic should be the NBA MVP this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith is back in studio and he's joined by Shannon Sharpe and Andraya Carter to discuss how important tonight's Iowa-LSU matchup is for Caitlin Clark's legacy. Stephen A. and Shannon also react to breaking news that 76ers' superstar center Joel Embiid is expected to play this week after missing a couple months due to injury. The duo also debates whether or not this season's will be the Lakers' last dance with LeBron James. Basketball analyst Jay Williams joins the show to debate how impressive North Carolina State's win over Duke was to make their Final Four appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Jay Williams and Kendrick Perkins debate what's next for Steph Curry and the Warriors after Draymond's ejection and how concerned they are about the Celtics after dropping two straight to the Hawks. Plus, they tell us which top seed should fear the Lakers the most. Joe Fortenbaugh gives us his best bets for all the men's and women's March Madness action. Harry Douglas, Mike Tannenbaum, and Sam Acho debate if 2024 will be Dak's last season in Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Jay Williams and Seth Greenberg react to last night's NCAA tourney action including the fall of No. 1 seed North Carolina. Kendrick Perkins joins the show to weigh in on how Steve Kerr feels about Draymond Green's 4th ejection this season. Andraya Carter is here to talk all things WNCAA including what the chances are that we'll get an LSU and Iowa rematch in the Elite 8. Harry Douglas, Mike Tannenbaum, and Sam Acho stop by to tell us which quarterback prospects will best adapt to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With no Stephen A. today, Jay Williams and Tim Leger discuss whether or not it's bad for the NBA's elite stars to be in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament this season. Basketball analyst Rebecca Lobo also joins to discuss Ice Cube's $5 million offer for Caitlin Clark to play in the Big 3 League. Baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza gives her A-List for the top 5 season openers in sports. Football analysts Mina Kimes and Dan Orlovsky debate the biggest storylines surrounding the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jay Williams and Tim Legler debate if the Warriors can still depend on Draymond Green after his ejection in last night's game. Louis Riddick and Dan Orlovsky join the show to discuss which NFL draft quarterback prospects are the most NFL ready right now. Jessica Mendoza joins the show and discusses the Ohtani investigation along with questions about the Orioles and Yankees for the MLB season. Lastly, Seth Greenberg joins the show and the crew talks about who's the player to watch tonight's NCAA Tournament action along with which team will most likely be upset in the Sweet 16 round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Brian Windhorst, Tim Legler, Kimberley A. Martin and Ryan Clark discuss Bills HC Sean McDermott calling Bills criticism "narrow-minded," if there will be a QB controversy in Pittsburgh and what Mad Dog is mad about this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo takes over with no Stephen A. today. Mad Dog is joined by basketball analysts Tim Legler and Brian Windhorst to discuss the Lakers double-overtime win over the Bucks last night without LeBron James. Football analysts Ryan Clark and Dan Orlovsky also join the show to debate the top quarterback prospects ahead of Heisman Trophy winner Jayden McDaniels' pro day at LSU. Seth Greenberg joins Mad Dog to debate whether or not the lack of "Cinderella" teams in the NCAA Tournament is a good thing. Baseball insider Tim Kurkjian joins to analyze how the MLB will handle the Shohei Ohtani situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Shannon Sharpe, Tim Legler, and Brian Windhorst debate if they're higher on the Lakers or the Clippers right now. We discuss the investigation into Raptors forward Jontay Porter's betting activity. Booger McFarland and Mike Tannenbaum join the show with reaction to Giants owner John Mara saying he hated seeing Saquon Barkley sign with the Eagles. Plus, the crew debates if success in the NFL is only measured in Super Bowl wins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shannon Sharpe and Rebecca Lobo debate whose performance last night was more impressive between Caitlin Clark or Paige Bueckers. Shannon reacts live to breaking news about the new kickoff rule in the NFL. Booger McFarland and Mike Tannenbaum join the show and the crew discusses if Jerry Jones is asking Dak Prescott to do too much. Jeff Passan and Jessica Mendoza join the show and the crew talks about the Shohei Ohtani gambling saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Shannon Sharpe and Kendrick Perkins discuss Steph Curry's limited minutes in last night's loss to the Timberwolves. Jay Williams and Seth Greenberg react to Bill Self saying he's been thinking about next season after Kansas' loss to Gonzaga. Andrew Hawkins and Robert Griffin III give their takes on the news of the NFL banning the hip-drop tackle. Plus, we react to Deion Sanders' comments about the possible cities he doesn't want his sons getting drafted to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Shannon Sharpe, Seth Greenberg, and Jay Williams debate if the current NCAA Tournament selection model is flawed after some of the results of this weekend's games. Kendrick Perkins joins the show to tell us which is the bigger deal: the Lakers win over the Pacers or the Clippers loss to the 76ers? Andrew Hawkins and Robert Griffin III are here to react to Jerry Jones saying he believes that Dak Prescott can bring Dallas to a Super Bowl-and win. Shannon gives his take on the evolving situation between Kim Mulkey and The Washington Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen A., Seth Greenberg, Dan Orlovsky and Kendrick Perkins what CBB teams are on upset alert, if the Bears are setting Caleb Williams up to succeed and which sport has the best postseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith is joined by college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg to discuss Oakland's big upset win over Kentucky. College basketball analyst Andraya Carter also joins the show to debate if a championship win would cement Caitlin Clark's place as the greatest college basketball player of all time. Football analyst Dan Orlovsky joins the show to dive in on the Jets after their moves in the offseason. Molly gives an update on the Shohei Ohtani situation. Basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins goes at with Stephen A. over Jalen Brunson's position among the NBA's best point guards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith is joined by Jeff Passan as he gives us the facts regarding the theft allegations facing Shohei Ohtani's interpreter who was just fired by the Dodgers. Kimberley A. Martin and Mina Kimes are here to tell us if the Bills' downfall has been overblown. Seth Greenberg joins us ahead of today's' men's March Madness games to weigh in on the possibility of NCAA tournament expansion. Mina decides if she has more faith in Dak Prescott or Jalen Hurts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith is joined by our own investigative reporter Tisha Thompson who fills us in on the latest regarding the Dodgers firing Shohei Ohtani's interpreter amid theft allegations. Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg are here ahead of todays men's March Madness action to tell us which 1-seed they think will go down first. Kimberley A. Martin and Damien Woody join the show to debate if Caleb Williams would be in the right situation if drafted by the Chicago Bears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo are joined by football analyst Dan Orlovsky to discuss the Steelers' quarterback situation after signing Russell Wilson and trading for Justin Fields. ESPN betting analyst Joe Fortenbaugh joins to give you his favorite wagers in the upcoming men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments. Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week and basketball analyst JJ Redick stops by to discuss the play-in teams in the NBA's Western Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, JJ Redick, and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo react to the first four games of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament and debate if the committee made a mistake with Virginia following a blowout loss to Colorado State. The crew unpacks last night's Nuggets-Timberwolves matchup and debates if Jayson Tatum receives too much criticism. Dan Orlovsky joins the show to weigh in on whether it's time for Dallas to move on from Dak Prescott or not. Jessica Mendoza is here with reaction to the first MLB game of the year as the Dodgers take down the Padres and she tells us which team has the most pressure on them coming into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and JJ Redick debate which team outside of the top 4 in the West has the best chance of making the NBA Finals. The crew discusses who's the most electric player in the NBA. Stephen A. had to share his A-List for the top 5 most exciting men's college basketball players of all time. Lastly, the crew debates if the Bills should keep or trade Stefon Diggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and JJ Redick give their reactions to Anthony Edwards' emphatic dunk over John Collins last night. They also debate whether or not Edwards is the next face of the NBA. Legendary football analyst Mel Kiper Jr. joins the show to discuss his predictions for the upcoming NFL Draft. The crew also gets into quarterback Kenny Pickett's exit from Stephen A's beloved Steelers to sign with the Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe debate if the Steelers had the best offseason so far. They discuss if it's time for the Lakers to worry about not making another title run. Also, they talk about if the Mavericks are currently the best play-in team in the West. Jay Williams and Seth Greenberg join the show and the crew debates if the NCAA Tournament should be expanded. The guys discuss if they've lost faith in the Los Angeles Clippers. Lastly, the crew shares their final four picks in the Men's and Women's NCAA Tournament Brackets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe debate if controversy is inevitable between the Steelers two new quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Justin Fields and they tell us what the ceiling is for this new-look Pittsburgh team. Andraya Carter joins the show to preview the Women's NCAA Tournament matchups and weighs in on just how far Caitlin Clark can take the Iowa Hawkeyes. Stephen A. and Shannon react to Damian Lillard saying Kyrie Irving is the most skilled NBA player ever. Jay Williams and Seth Greenberg are here to talk all things March Madness including if UConn can repeat and which 1 seed has the easiest path to the championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Chris Canty, Kimberley A. Martin, and Harry Douglas hold it down for Stephen A. as they debate if the Chiefs have the scariest offense in the NFL with the addition of free agency pickup Marquise Brown. The crew breaks down a stacked NFC and discusses how many teams are ahead of the Cowboys. Kendrick Perkins joins the show to tell us who the biggest NBA title threat is after the Celtics and Nuggets. Harry Douglas gives us an "A-List" of his top 5 teams closest to winning their first Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Stephen A. Smith out today; Harry Douglas, Kimberley A. Martin, and Bart Scott dive in on the Bears' acquisitions this week. They also debate how much the Chargers' departures impact star quarterback Justin Herbert. Kendrick Perkins and Chris Canty join the show and the crew discusses JJ Redick's comments saying Kevin Durant is underappreciated as one of the game's greatest players. Lastly, the crew discusses which NFL team is the best spot for quarterback Justin Fields at this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Domonique Foxworth, and Brian Windhorst debate if the Celtics should be the favorite to win the NBA title. Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to share his best bets for this weekend. Mad Dog gives us his top five biggest challengers to the Chiefs right now, and the crew disagrees with him. Mina Kimes joins and the crew discusses which team should pursue Mike Williams immediately. Lastly, the crew talks about where Justin Fields should land next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, Domonique Foxworth, and Brian Windhorst discuss how concerning the Lakers' loss was last night against Sacramento Kings. Kimberley A. Martin joins and the crew debates who's the best new QB-RB duo in the NFL. They discuss which QB is under more pressure between Kirk Cousins and Russell Wilson. Lastly, the crew talks about which quarterback needs Tee Higgins the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Ryan Clark debate which free agency signing is bigger: Derrick Henry to the Ravens or Saquon Barkley to the Eagles? Kimberley A. Martin joins the show to tell us if she'd rather have Dak Prescott or Kirk Cousins right now. It's Wednesday so you know what that means; Mad Dog is MAD and lets it all out. Ryan Clark gives us his take on whether or not adding Russell Wilson and Patrick Queen makes the Steelers an AFC threat. Mad Dog gets an invite to an exclusive Olympic team... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Ryan Clark debate if the new addition of running back Derrick Henry to Baltimore's offense makes the Ravens scarier than the Chiefs. And, the crew decides if it's too soon to panic in Dallas after a quiet free agency for the Cowboys. Louis Riddick joins the show to weigh in on which NFL free agency signing he thinks will have the biggest impact. Stephen A. and Mad Dog consider if the Bears should keep Justin Fields. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, and Booger McFarland react to the latest free agency moves and debate which QB is a better fit for their new team: Kirk Cousins in Atlanta or Russell Wilson in Pittsburgh? Plus, the crew tells us if the Cowboys' lack of free agency action is a concern. Stephen A. and Shannon argue if Gabe Davis' move from Buffalo to Jacksonville will have more of an impact on Josh Allen or Trevor Lawrence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe are joined by Adam Schefter as he breaks down the latest moves in NFL free agency. Booger McFarland is here to weigh in on Kirk Cousin's deal with the Falcons. The crew reacts to Saquon Barkley's move to Philadelphia and the internet buzz that followed comments from Tiki Barber. Stephen A. and Shannon debate which NBA team has the best chance to make a deep playoff run between the Mavericks, the Lakers, or the Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
