For The Love Of The Game Sports Podcast

00:00:00 - Outro
00:00:53 - Reviewing The Denver vs Chiefs Game
00:06:22 - Should Fans Be Excited About New York Giants Football
00:11:31 - NFL Rundown, What Teams Need A Redeeming Win
00:13:55 - Atlanta Falcons In For a Rough Season
00:17:08 - Questioning Why the L.A. Rams Didn't Fly To Australia Earlier
00:22:22 - Jacksonville Jaguars
00:23:28 - The News Surrounding The LSU vs Ole Miss Game
00:33:59 - SMU’s Road to the College Football Playoffs
00:37:14 - A Look At The EPL Table and Hull City
00:40:07 - Tottenham Hotspurs Close Games
00:44:41 - A Look At Liverpool 
00:47:56 - A Look At Arsenal
00:51:05 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Ole Miss Sues L.S.U Players
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49956474/lsu-umanmielen-served-court-papers-ole-miss-lawsuit
 
l.A. Rams Travel Plans to Australia
https://www.turfshowtimes.com/los-angeles-rams-news/148495/rams-australia-travel-plan-failure-49ers
 
Hull City Surprises the  E.P.L.
https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/brilliant-hull-city-continue-pl-153453318.html

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:07 - Josh Jacobs Suspension
00:06:27 - The Acceptance of Marijuana and Gambling
00:09:54 - Jets in First Place
00:14:13 - Cleveland Browns vs Jacksonville Jaguars
00:17:49 - Dolphins vs Raiders
00:20:39 - Chargers vs Cardinals
00:22:08 - Is Time To Consider Marvin Harrison Jr  A Bust?
00:33:12 - Revisiting Ohio State vs Texas
00:35:38 - Steve Sarkisian’s Post Game Interview Debacle
00:39:08 - Arch Manning vs Julian Sayin For The NFL
00:44:01 - Revisiting Oregon vs Oklahoma State 
00:49:29 - How The Save College Sports Act Will Impact Coaching
00:58:59 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Josh Jacobs Suspension
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49951016/woman-josh-jacobs-case-wants-evidence-permanently-sealed
 
Steve Sarkisian’s Post Game Interview Debacle
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdNnKGSyPyL/
 
 
Arch Manning vs Julian Sayin
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49923197/manning-delivers-4th-texas-stuns-ohio-state-20-point-comeback
 

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:16 - Australia Cricket Stadium
00:04:57 - Analyzing The San Francisco 49ers vs L.A. Rams Game
00:08:36 - Seattle Seahawks vs New England Patriots 
00:15:50 - NFL Season Openers We’re Looking Forward To
00:18:51 - The Atlanta Falcon's QB Situation 
00:21:30 - Baker Mayfield Gets Paid
00:22:18 - C.J. Stroud Betting On Himself, Right or Wrong Move?
00:24:04 - Looking Forward to Broncos vs Chiefs
00:26:00 - Why the New York Jets vs Tennessee Titans is Intriquing 
00:26:48 - Looking Back at Western Michigan vs Michigan
00:38:39 - Any Belief in Kyle Whittingham?
00:44:14 - Is Dabo Sweeny On The Hot Seat?
00:54:38 - LSU Doesnt Roster Players Who Tried Out for the NFL 
01:04:24 - College Football 5-in-5 Rule
01:11:10- Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Bad Seats For NFL Game at Melbourne Cricket Grounds
https://www.the-sun.com/sport/16989079/49ers-rams-seats-obstructed-views-australia-game/
 
NCAA Nw 5-in-5 Rule
https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-5-for-5-eligibility-winners-losers-college-football-basketball/
 
Univ of Michigan’s Phantom Extra Second
https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/big-ten-attempts-to-explain-officiating-review-in-michigans-controversial-hail-mary-win-over-wmu-053400260.html
 
Tua Tagavailoa Injured At Practice A Few Days Before Opener
https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/tua_tagovailoa_injured_back_in_practice_today/s1_17039_44287445

00:01:35 - NFL Teams Tanking On Purpose
00:05:53 - Same Old Cleveland Browns
00:13:41 - Week 1 NFL Discussion
00:20:07 - Aaron Donald Is Back
00:25:07 - Players Going Back to College After Not Making an NFL Team1
00:35:38 - Kwahi Leonard, The L.A. Clippers and The Punishment
00:42:56 - Pablo Torre Accused of Picking on Kwahi Leonard
00:46:28 - A Look at Week 0 College Football 
00:50:27 - LeSean McCoy’s Opinion on Daejon Love
00:58:24 - Quick Hits - Biggest Club in London
01:01:43 - Quick Hits - Polymarket Hoops 2020 All-Decade Team
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Aaron Donald Is Back
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49782813/los-angeles-rams-aaron-donald-how-got-back
 
S.E.C. vs LSU
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49815660/college-football-2026-louisiana-decision-five-years
 
NBA Reveals Clippers Punishment
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49806683/nba-punishes-la-clippers-kawhi-leonard-investigation-30-million-fine-steve-ballmer-suspensions-top-questions
 
Daejon Love Fraud Summary
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49753655/man-posed-49ers-player-faces-federal-fraud-charges

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:26 - Kevin Durant’s Debate
00:07:00 - Is Luka A Toxic Asset?
00:11:18 - Jeanie Buss Trying To Save A Legacy
00:21:27 - Looking At The AP Top 25 For CFB 
00:35:30 - Does Arch Manning Take The Next Step
00:37:04 - Looking Into Notre Dame's Weak Schedule
00:38:34 - Mega Conference Speculation
00:45:12 - NFL Preseason Injuries 
00:52:55 - Arch Manning In New York
00:54:55 - Next Years QB Draft and Oregon QBs 
00:59:10 - James Pearce Suspension, Too Much or Not Enough
01:07:45 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Kevin Durant’s Take on 76ers
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49507136/kevin-durant-compares-76ers-star-power-warriors-teams
 
Jeanie Buss Moves to Keep Lakers Stake
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/17/jeanie-buss-opposes-sale-family-stake.html
 
AP Top 25
https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings
 
James Pearce Jr Suapension
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49611663/falcons-edge-rusher-james-pearce-suspended-8-games-nfl

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:53 - Who Should Be Able To Play in The WNBA?
00:19:12 - Courts Shut Down NCAA Emergency Motion
00:29:00 - Best Backup QBs Going Into The Season
00:39:45 - Backups That Could Be Starters
00:44:08 - Is TheRunning Back Pay Day Back?
00:49:47 - Jayden Daniels Sends Cease and Desist
00:59:02 - Bob Iger and Kushner Purchase L.A Lakers
01:04:25 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
What is Chimerism
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_chimera
 
Courts Allow Class of 2022 Extra Year of Eligibility
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/greg-sankey-sec-eligibility-rules-remain-in-place-amid-ncaa-lawsuits-court-rulings-005428664.html
 
Jayden Daniels Sends LSU Cease and Desist
https://www.nbcwashington.com/video/news/sports/washington-commanders/daniels-cease-and-desist-letter-lsu-jersey-number/4141998/
 
Los Angeles Lakers Sale
https://www.deseret.com/sports/2026/08/13/los-angeles-lakers-record-sale-nba-valuations-utah-jazz/

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:28 - Super Bowl Odds - Are the Cowboys Real Contenders
00:08:36 - Discussing The Meaning of “Bust” In “Super or Bust”
00:12:52 - Making The Case For The Baltimore Ravens Winning the AFC
00:16:12 - Can The New England Patriots Make It Back to the AFC Championship Game
00:20:00 - Making a Case for the L.A. Chargers to Make the Super Bowl
00:22:40 - The Intriquing NFC East Intriguing 
00:25:57 - Prediction Markets and How They Avoid State Regulation
00:36:30 - Will Gianni Infantino Be Fired By FIFA?
00:54:56 - NBA Talk Who Are the Favorites in the West, Olahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs?
00:57:18 - Could We See a Lebron vs Giannis Eastern Conference Finals?
00:59:09 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Super Bowl Odds
https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/47809892/2026-super-bowl-lxi-odds-nfl-sports-betting-season-win-totals-playoffs
 
New York Goes After Prediction Markets
https://cnycentral.com/news/new-york-news/attorney-says-kalshi-prediction-markets-are-pushing-the-limits-of-federal-law-fantasy-sports-draftkings-fanduel-sports-wagering-new-york-state-prediction-markets-federal-statute-state-regulation-revenue-sharing-illegal-gambling-lawsuit-sports?teaserSource=trending
 
Trump’s Connection to Kalshi
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-administration-backs-kalshi-and-polymarket-as-states-move-to-ban-prediction-markets
 
Calls For Gianni Infantino to Step Down
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49537044/luis-figo-joins-calls-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-resign

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:26 - LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers
00:11:51 - Steph Curry Will He Take A Home Town Discount?
00:15:46 - Shock Jock Sports Reporting
00:20:52 - The LeBron James Ring Chasing Narrative
00:25:39 - The Kyle Shanahan Auto Accident
00:35:10 - New York Giants Outlook
00:39:32 - New York Jets Outlook
00:48:10 - The Atlanta Falcons Outlook
00:51:57 - UEFA vs FIFA and Private Equity
01:03:51 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
LeBron James Chooses the 76ers
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49470047/inside-lebron-james-decision-join-philadelphia-76ers
 
Kyle Shanahan Auto Accident Mystery
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kyle-shanahan-car-accident-transformed-143422074.html
 
UEFA to Boycott FIFA World Cup over Private Equity Investment
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49488584/uefa-boycott-all-fifa-competitions-protest-world-cup-private-equity-plan
 

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:35 - World Cup Final
00:14:48 - Racist Argentine Fans Learn The Hard Way
00:18:59 - The Third Place Game France vs England
00:25:03 - Is The U.S. Becoming A Soccer Nation
00:26:25 - All World Cups Should Be Held in The U.S.A.
00:37:46 - Thoughts On Why Gianni Infantino Suspended The Balogun’s Red Card
00:41:25 - All Grass Fields for NFL Stadiums
00:45:34 - SEC Making More Empty Threats To Start Their Own League
00:58:46 - LeBron’s Decision
01:11:15 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
World Cup Final
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49403084/2026-world-cup-final-spain-argentina-score-ferran-torres-champions-title
 
World Cup Third Place Game
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49395836/england-deliver-world-cup-third-place-match-ages-win-france
 
All Grass Fields for NFL
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49386406/nfl-players-continue-push-grass-fields-heels-world-cup
 
SEC Talks Starting New League
https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/sec-commissioner-greg-sankey-breakaway-leave-ncaa-league-tension-high-with-senate-bill-looming-184801784.html
 
Top NIL Schools
https://thenilstandard.com/football/teams
 

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:21 - Quick HIts: Saudia Arabia
00:04:36 - Quick Hits: Improving U.S.A. Soccer Talent
00:14:42 - World Cup Semifinal - France vs Spain
00:22:44 - World Cup Semifinals - England vs Argentina
00:27:58 - Does Thomas Tuchel Stay On As England’s Manager?
00:32:20 - Where Does LeBron Go?
00:40:10 - The New NBA Free Throw Rule
00:47:03 - Watching Sports on Netflix /  The Home Run Derby Winner
00:50:00 - Incentivizing the Dunk Contest
00:52:54 - Major League Baseball Today
00:57:52 - Fantasy Baseball Madness
01:01:25 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
World Cup Semifinal - France vs Spain
https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/760514
 
World Cup Semifinals - England vs Argentina
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49369105/england-argentina-2026-fifa-world-cup-semifinal-final
 
Fans Furious at Tuchel
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/07/16/this-has-turned-toxic-for-thomas-tuchel/
 
Jordan Walker Wins Home Run Derby
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49355213/jordan-walker-homers-last-six-swings-win-home-run-derby
 
Experimental NBA Free Throw Rule
https://www.nba.com/news/nba-summer-league-free-throw-connected-basketball