The MLB regular season officially kicked off Wednesday, and we are getting you prepped with the help of Keith Law, senior baseball writer for The Athletic, who joins the show to break down the three most striking storylines heading into Opening Day and what they reveal about the trajectory of the upcoming season. Then, the crew discusses how the high volume of transfers, NIL money and the introduction of NBA-style offenses has fundamentally reshaped college basketball. Finally, olympic sprinter Jordan Lyles sits down with Marcus Thompson to pull back the curtain on his polarizing public persona and share his ambitious master plan to elevate track and field to the same commercial heights as major American team sports.

Hosts & Guests

Zena Keita @itszenakeita

Robert Mays @robertmays

Marcus Thompson @thompsonscribe

Keith Law @keithlaw.bsky.social

Mix: Matt Shilts

Executive Producer: Maggie Burbank

Producer: Jen Bradley

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The WNBA and Players Association have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement so it's full steam ahead for 2026 season. What will the new agreement mean for players and the league moving forward? The NBA is inching closer to 32 teams. We’re joined by The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov to discuss the inevitable return of the Seattle SuperSonics, the Vegas gold rush, and the "talent dilution" debate. Plus, which Western Conference team is getting shipped East? And we do a deep dive into the parallel pressures facing Duke’s men and UConn’s women. College sports writer Scott Dochterman joins Zena to explain why anything short of a Final Four is a failure for these powerhouses and decide which pro teams would be the perfect match for the biggest stars from each program.

Hosts & Guests

Zena Keita @itszenakeita

Robert Mays @robertmays

Scott Dochterman @ScottDochterman

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov

Mix: Matt Shilts

Executive Producer: Maggie Burbank

Producer: Jen Bradley

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Steph and Dell Curry sit down with The Athletic's Marcus Thompson for a wide-ranging conversation. From the "Originator" to "The Second," they discuss the evolution of the NBA, the rivalry for "NBA Family Royalty" against the Jameses, and a candid look at how the youth sports complex is failing American-born players. Also, Robert shares the intel from three crucial phone calls. By checking in with an NFL coach, a front-office executive, and an Athletic insider, he reveals what the league really thinks about the recent free agency frenzy. And, is the Prediction Market Loophole gambling or a financial exchange? Hannah Vanbiber joins the show to discuss the rise of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. We explore why federal regulation makes these markets legal in all 50 states—and why the traditional sports betting world is sounding the alarm.

Hosts & Guests

Zena Keita @itszenakeita

Robert Mays @robertmays

Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe

Hannah VanBiber @HannahVanbiber

Mix: Matt Shilts

Executive Producer: Maggie Burbank

Producer: Beret Remak

A Production of The Athletic, Ode Studios, and Banner Studios

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.