The NFL says it will stop using race-norming in evaluating former players' concussion claims, as the practice makes it less likely for Black claimants to receive financial compensation. In years of settling and paying out claims up to now, the league has maintained its process was sound. He shares what prompted the NFL's change in position, what updates to the program might look like and cost, and whether Black players previously denied payouts with race-norming in place will now be compensated. On Monday the Supreme Court unanimously ruled to uphold Alston v. NCAA, saying the NCAA could not bar certain types of payments to college athletes. It's largely seen as having opened the door to a wider challenge to the NCAA's ban on college athletes receiving compensation, writ large. ESPN Analyst Jay Bilas, college athlete and longtime critic of the NCAA's claims around amateurism, breaks down the latest chapter in the saga and what it means .
And in a day seemingly full of NFL weirdness, Jalen Hurts took over at QB for the Eagles, and the Seahawks lost to the Giants. Bill Barnwell details the "why" and "how" of Sunday's action, with implications for this year's playoffs. Then "Laughter Permitted" podcast host and former USWNT soccer player Julie Foudy explains the recent legal settlement between US Soccer and the women's team. The NBA tips off tonight, in time to ensure Christmas basketball in 2020! Headed into the season, LeBron's Lakers still sit atop the West, and maybe the entire league. Mavericks star Luka Doncic appears to be the early frontrunner for MVP, but does he have what it takes to earn that status?
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Have the Cowboys really saved their season -- and Jason Garrett's head-coaching job -- in the process? Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Don Van Natta explains, reminding us that Dallas' owner and GM is Jerry Jones. As World Champions, the Nationals are on top of the MLB - and on top of the world. ESPN's Joon Lee breaks down how the Nats completed their epic finish. After getting off to an 0-7 start, their season has been branded as a "tank." What's it like to be a player on a team that's not trying to win? Masvidal owns the record for fastest knockout in UFC history - five seconds - and got his start fighting in backyard brawls organized by Kimbo Slice.
This time, Jermaine Whitehead released after a series of threatening tweets. With the addition of OBJ, the team had high hopes going into 2019. Browns reporter Jake Trotter joins Mina Kimes to explore why Cleveland fell apart.
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World champion boxer Christy Martin is a trailblazer in her sport, just named as an inductee into the Boxing Hall of Fame. She was perhaps the first female fighter to make national headlines. But behind her successful career, Martin faced emotional and physical abuse from her trainer and then-husband, Jim Martin. ESPN's Allison Glock interviewed Christy Martin about her career and harrowing fight for survival, and how she has moved forward with her life and love, a decade later. A recent ESPN investigation uncovered allegations of abuse, as well as a lack of schooling for athletes at three NBA China basketball academies. The report comes at a time when scrutiny on the NBA's relationship with China has never been greater.
This week, news of recently re-hired White Sox manager Tony La Russa's second drunk driving arrest sent shockwaves through the baseball world. La Russa is among a group of MLB decision makers which includes newly rehired Red Sox manager Alex Cora, and former Astros GM AJ Hinch, who seem to be getting second chances, in spite of their past questionable actions. As we make our way through this MLB offseason, Jeff Passan joins the show to bring us the latest on the La Russa story, and also break down new Mets owner Steven Cohen's introductory press conference. Then, Katie Barnes explains women's college basketball prospect Azzi Fudd, and her decision to commit to UConn. The NFL's play of the season is being called the "Hail Murray." Kyler Murray's 43-yard prayer was answered by DeAndre Hopkins among and above three Bills defenders to give the Cardinals a win. ESPN analyst and former NFL cornerback Domonique Foxworth takes us through Sunday's biggest moments, and examines the NFL's new proposal for diversity in coaching and management.
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Then, one of Dr. Fauci's high school basketball teammates gives us some insight on what Fauci was like as an athlete. The soccer superstar has claimed practically every individual and team accolade at the club level, and has rewritten the record books in his 17 years with FC Barcelona. But now, the man who many consider the greatest player in soccer history, says he wants to move on from the club he has played for his entire pro career. Messi's discontent with Barcelona has been brewing for months, but after a humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarterfinals, his frustrations seem to have finally come to a head. ESPN's Sam Borden explains the origin of Messi's breakup with Barcelona, and explores where the Argentine star might be headed next.
That is until one day this summer, when doing some home renovation, he discovered some bowling balls buried under the steps leading to his backyard. In total, Olson uncovered a whopping 162 bowling balls from his property, and ended up going viral with his story. Ryan Hockensmith explains this stranger-than-fiction story of man's unexpected discovery...and the unexpected way in which it ultimately transformed his life. In the AFC Championship, Joe Burrow and the Bengals' defense took the Chiefs to overtime and won in Arrowhead, sending Cincinnati to the Super Bowl for the first time since 1988. And, in the NFC Championship in Los Angeles, the Rams capitalized on a lackluster performance from Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers' offense.
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On the court, legends such as Sylvia Fowles and Sue Bird are retiring and stars like A'ja Wilson and Kelsey Plum are lighting up the next generation. LaChina Robinson joins the show to explain the changes to the WNBA's playoff format, and tells us what we should be watching this postseason. Our NFL regular season preview with our old friend Bill Barnwell is so big that we couldn't even fit everything into one episode. In the group of death, aka the AFC West, there should be no shortage of offensive firepower with Patrick Mahomes, Justin Herbert, Derek Carr, and Russell Wilson at the helm. The Baltimore Ravens look to bounce back in the AFC North after injuries derailed their 2021 campaign and Lamar Jackson enters his contract year, while the Bengals try to make it back to the Super Bowl. And in the AFC South, a new regime in Jacksonville hopes to get the most out of second-year QB Trevor Lawrence...and Bill explains why he thinks the Tennessee Titans are one of the teams most likely to decline in 2022.
When you punt the ball off the butt of your own personal protector and still win the game, you know it's a strange week around the NFL. The Dolphins upset the Super Bowl favorite Bills, despite a tuchus-deflected punting mishap that rivaled the "Butt Fumble" in ridiculousness. The Chiefs stumbled against a Colts team that had looked hapless in their first two games. The Raiders dropped to 0-3, making them the only winless team in the league despite splashy off-season moves.
And on Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs engineered a breathtaking comeback over the Houston Texans, and Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers held on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks. ESPN insider Bill Barnwell and Mina Kimes break down the highs and lows of the divisional weekend. Red Sox manager Alex Cora is out on sign-stealing allegations from the MLB. The charges date back to 2017, when he was the bench coach for the Houston Astros.
Make sure to listen again tomorrow for Bill's preview of the NFC. If you watch football, you've probably heard the word "analytics" so many times, it's lost all meaning. We also look ahead to this weekend's juiciest games, including a rematch between the Bills and Chiefs and an NFC East showdown between the Eagles and Cowboys. You may have heard that the NBA has just gone through the most dramatic offseason in memory. The league also has more star talent right now, top to bottom, than it has in years.
Mid-2020 data from HomeLight indicates that a home office adds over $10,000 in resale value, and that number may be even higher now as Americans settle further into their remote work routines. Annual inflation of 9% as of June 2022 — the highest recorded in 40 years — is making everything more expensive, including the cost to put in new floors or refresh your dated bathroom. To tame rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve has increased interest rates, making it more expensive to borrow money to finance home renovations. As you plan your next renovation project, it’s more critical than ever to know what upgrades increase home value. The world looks a lot different in 2022 than it did a couple of years ago, and our homes have been at the center of massive change and re-evaluation.
ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins us from Washington, DC where tonight the Yankees and Nationals will begin what promises to be the oddest season in baseball history. From testing and safety, to Mookie Betts' massive new deal, and where the Blue Jays will be playing...Passan breaks down everything you need to know about baseball in 2020. Luka Doncic arrived in style on Sunday, hitting an overtime buzzer beater to even the series between his Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers at 2 games apiece. It capped off a historic 43 point triple double for the 21 year old prodigy. Meanwhile, Chris Paul bullied his way past the Houston Rockets keeping the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fight. ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz joins the show to discuss these standout performances from the first round of the NBA playoffs.
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