For The Love Of The Game Sports Podcast

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

00:01:10 - Team USA’s Loss to Belgium
00:09:42 - Intro
00:10:17  - Team USA’s Growth
00:10:53 - Mexico vs England Match
00:17:29 - Brazil vs Norway Match
00:23:00 - Canada’s Loss to Morocco 
00:25:16 - France vs Paraquay
00:28:31 - Did African Nations Prove Themselves in the World Cup
00:30:54 - Cape Verde At The World Cup
00:33:26 - Balogun Red Card Overturned, Right or Wrong?
00:42:05 - The New Look Lakers
00:47:17 - Where Does LeBron Go?  
00:53:06 - Quick Hits: Buffalo Bills O.J. Simpson
00:54:20 - Quick Hits: NFLPA Hires Dr. Myron L. Rolle As Advisor  
00:57:15 - Chris Johnson's ALS Diagnosis
00:58:57 - The Reaction to Strahan Chris Johnson Interview
01:04:29 -  Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Balogun has red card suspended
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49277378/usmnt-folarin-balogun-red-card-suspended-belgium
 
Gattuso Blames Africa, Not Bad Coaching For Italy World Cup Absense
https://www.instagram.com/p/DRGDfhYCNnz/?hl=en
 
Italian National Team Coach, Gattuso’s Famous Meme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJHUbtR0yI8
 
O.J. Simpson Left Out of Ring of Honor
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49200181/bills-not-honor-oj-simpson-wall-fame-new-stadium
 
Chris Johsnon Reveals ALS Diagnosis
https://youtu.be/K4d9vQr8L_g?si=EPfdHtvuDqb0c1c8

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:15 - Where Does Germany Go From Here After Loss To Paraguay?
00:05:40 - Do Eastern Conference Teams Fear The N.Y. Knicks
00:12:54 - World Cup USA vs Bosnia Herzegovina
00:18:06 - Belgium vs Senegal and DR Congo vs England
00:18:40 - Why Friendlies Played Before the World Cup
00:29:46 - The Good and Bad of Team Brasil
00:36:18 - NBA Trades and Free Agency Signings - LBJ Leaving the Lakers
00:53:46 - The Jalen Brown Trade
01:02:40 - Kawhi Leonard Back in Toronto 
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
N.Y. Knicks Have Broken Teams, According to Brian Windhorst
https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/onsi/knicks-top-threats-east-changed-right-before-eyes-01kwf5es7hrd
 
Team USA Beats Bosnia-Herzegovina
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49243502/usa-bosnia-herzegovina-2026-fifa-world-cup-knockout-round-32
 
Free Kobbie Mainoo T-Shirt
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/kobbie-mainoo-brother-tshirt-man-utd-b2885127.html
 
Kawhi Leonard Returns to Toronto
https://www.nba.com/news/4-takeaways-kawhi-leonard-returns-to-toronto-in-reported-trade-with-clippers

 
 
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:24  - World Cup Ghana vs England | Ghana Robbed By Refs
00:07:58 - A Shout Out To Ghana Goalie Benjamin Asare
00:13:01 - Who Has Been The Most Dominant Player At the WC So Far?
00:14:52 - USA Soccer W.C. Performance Thus Far
00:16:34 - Hydration Break Madness
00:21:03 - N.Y. Knicks Champions Parade
00:23:54 - Looking At the Giannis Trade To The Miami Heat
00:34:10 - Avoiding The Second Apron & Filling Out The Miami Heat
00:39:00 - The Knicks Rethinking Giannis Addition After Finals Win
00:42:30 - The NFL Cancels The Supplemental Draft, What Next For Brendan Sorsby
00:53:22 - PGA To Introduce Relegation
00:57:14 - Quick Hits: Who Is Worse Than The Sacramento Kings
01:01:25 - Quick Hits: What NFL Team Deserves a Primetime Game
01:04:00 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Ghana vs. England W.C. Match | Ghana Robbed By Refs
https://www.facebook.com/kickgh/videos/ghana-was-robbed-by-the-referees-the-penalty-incident-has-been-explained/3100199486977610/
 
 
Why The World Hates Hydration Breaks
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/p_k8L0Kz9Ps
 
Giannis Antetokounmpo Traded to Miami Heat
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-rumors-updates-celtics-heat/live/
 
Julius Randle Traded to Brooklyn Nets
https://www.nba.com/news/reports-julius-randle-traded-to-nets-on-eve-of-draft
 
PGA Introduces Relegation and Promotion Model
https://www.pgatour.com/article/news/company/2026/06/23/how-it-works-pga-tour-promotion-relegation-championship-challenger-series-new-schedule-competitive-model-future-competition-committee-announcement

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:50 - Chopping It Up With The Real Deal NY Knick Fans
00:26:51 - NBA FInals Game 5 Takeaways
00:30:16 - What's Next For The Spurs
00:31:36 - How The Knicks Played Wemby
00:35:54 - Should The Knicks or The Spurs Make A Run At  Giannis?
00:43:27 - The Unexpected World Cup Scores So Far
00:52:07 - Quick Hit, What Country Would Benefit & What Country Would Suffer if You Had to Be Born in a Country to Play For That Country
00:55:16 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
NY Knicks Win NBA Finals
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/49053284/new-york-knicks-win-2026-nba-finals-path-championship-outlast-east-brunson-towns-hart
Cape Verde Stuns Spain With Tie
https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-oy41kykv3g2n3qzm
 
Tunisia Fire's Coach After First World Cup Game
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49075052/tunisia-manager-joins-exclusive-club-coaches-sacked-world-cup

00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:55 - NBA Final Through Game 4, Is it Over?
00:10:07 - Grading Wemby After 4 Games
00:16:40 - Grading Karl Anthony-Towns Performance
00:19:50 - More Talented Team, Knicks or Spurs?
00:24:32 - No Love For The Everyday New Yorker at MSG
00:26:25 - When Knick Fans Thought David Lee & Tim Thomas Were the Answers   
00:28:02 - Judge Gives Texas Tech Brendan Sorsby Okay to Play, After Gambling Allegations 
00:40:55 - Hipocrisy of College Coaches and Admins 
00:45:16 - World Cup Discussion
00:57:53 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
NBA Finals Game 4 - Knicks vs Spurs
https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401859966/spurs-knicks
 
NY Knick Ticket Prices Increase For Finals
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7342131/2026/06/08/new-york-knicks-nba-finals-ticket-prices/
 
Temporary Injunction Granted In Brendan Sorsby Case
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49001190/brendan-sorsby-eligible-gambling-judge-ruling-ncaa

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:28 - Western Conference Finals Game 7, Was Chet Playing Scared?
00:12:02 - Knicks Spurs Final Preview
00:19:56 - The Spurs Organization
00:24:45 - The Cleveland Cavs Post Sweep, What’s Next?
00:28:28 - Browns Trade Myles Garrett to L.A. Rams
00:33:07 - A.J. Brown Traded From Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots
00:39:16 - Russell Wilson Going to TV
00:46:16 - UEFA Championship Match Recap
00:57:00 - Quick Hits - Next Team To Break Their Bad Luck Streak
00:58:38 - Quick Hits - The Greatest Knick?
01:00:50 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Cleveland Browns Trade Myles Garrett
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48939456/sources-browns-rams-finalizing-myles-garrett-blockbuster-trade
 
Eagles Trade A.J. Brown
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/48912173/2026-nfl-offseason-aj-brown-trade-patriots-eagles-receiver-draft-picks-barnwell
 
Russell Wilson Starts Broadcast Career
https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25252769-russell-wilson-reportedly-join-cbs-amid-jets-contract-rumors-and-retirement-buzz
 
Paris St. Germain Wins UEFA Champions League
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/30/nx-s1-5841380/psg-champions-league-victory-against-arsenal

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:25 - Quick Hit - Notable Players Left Off the English World Cup Squad
00:05:12 - Quick Hit - What Would Be A Good Team For Jalen Brown?
00:08:10 - Quick Hit - Is This A Make or Break Year for Lamar Jackson?
00:11:20 - The N.Y. Knicks Are Going to the Finals, Can They Win It All?
00:22:00 - The Spurs vs OKC Series After 5 Games
00:32:40 - SEC Schools Leaving The NCAA To Create Their Own League
00:47:12 - NCAA Denies Brendan Sorsby's Eligibility Extension  
00:51:43 - Did Jaxon Dart Ruin The New York Giant’s Season Before It Started?
01:00:45 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes ==== 
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
SEC Commissioner Believes SEC is Still The Best
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48895726/sankey-touts-sec-best-far-big-ten-dominance
 
Kirby Smart and SEC Talk Secession
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/48892111/with-expansion-argument-brewing-smart-hints-sec-secession
 
NCAA Denies Sorsby An Extra Year of Eligibility
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ncaa-denies-brendan-sorsbys-reinstatement-212044341.html
 
Miami TE Cam McCormick Granted 9th Year of Eligibility
https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39337111/miami-te-cam-mccormick-granted-ninth-year-eligibility
 
Jaxon Dart Draws Criticism After Introducing President Donald Trump
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/jaxson-dart-reportedly-addressed-giants-teammates-after-trump-introduction-controversy-141827223.html

00:00:00 - Intro00:01:06 - Is Troy Aikman’s Role With Dolphins an Issue?00:03:54 - Team U.S.A. is a Better World Cup Team Than…?00:07:36 - Manchester City’s Next Coach00:09:27 - Could Pep Guardiola Coach an International Team00:12:00 - Ant Man, Julius Randle and The Timberwolves Losing Game 600:21:12 - Where Does Giannis End Up?00:24:33 - NY Knicks vs Cleveland Cavs Game 100:37:04 -  San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Games 1 & 200:54:18 - Arsenal Wins The E.P.L. & Arsenal’s Global Reach01:02:08 - Brendan Sorsby Sues NCAA01:10:07 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes  Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
World Cup Oddshttps://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/48386952/espn-soccer-futbol-world-cup-betting-odds-championship-groups
Arsenal F.C. Wins EPLhttps://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/breaking-arteta-arsenal-premier-league-33984986
Brendan Sorsby Sues NCAA For Eligibilityhttps://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-tech-qb-brendan-sorsby-180441319.html

00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:06 - New York Knicks vs Philadelphia 76ers
00:05:46 - Who Do The Knicks Want to Play In The Next Round?
00:10:04 - Wemby's Viscious Elbow, Should He Be Suspended A Game?
00:16:00 - NFL Schedule, The Giants Get A Prime Time Game To Start
00:22:35 - Exporting Bad Football to Europe
00:30:49 - Arsenal Back on Top
00:39:12 - Liverpool’s Present and Future
00:47:04 - No Media In WNBA Locker Rooms
00:56:48 - Mbappe Must Go According to Fans
01:04:48 - The Lane Kiffin Talks Issues Recruiting to Ole Miss
01:09:35 - Should Changes In Voting Laws Impact Recruits Committment Decisions
01:15:09 - Outro
 
==== Show Notes  
Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com
 
Wemby’s Elbow
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48742211/no-discipline-wembanyama-reid-elbow-play-game-5
 
Arsenal Beats Westham
https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/740955
 
49ers Player Complains About Locker Room Reporter
https://www.dailymail.com/sport/nfl/article-13926759/49ers-Kyle-Juszczyk-reporter-Grant-Cohn-locker-room.html
 
Mbappe Petition
https://onefootball.com/de/news/kylian-mbappe-exit-petition-hits-jaw-dropping-new-mark-as-real-madrid-star-backs-under-fire-forward-42843272
 
Lane Kiffin Interview On Recruiting at Ole Miss
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vanity-fair-lane-kiffin-profile-110000824.html
 
Louisiana vs Callais Overturned
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-109_21o3.pdf