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America is about to blow out 250 candles, and while the rest of us are ready for the NFL season to kick off, Mike Ryan Ruiz is crashing the show with his eyes glued to the pitch! Mike has gone all in on the 2026 World Cup, and he’s bringing that big global energy to the studio for a very special segment: The 2026 Drip Drill World Cup Draft. We’re selecting and ranking the absolute best jerseys (or kits, if you're fancy) from the tournament. NFL, take notice. There are some bangers in soccer. But don't panic, football fans—there's plenty of NFL chatter alongside the people's game. And deep thoughts on Pepé Le Pew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan is being called a 'ghoul.' So is Jeff Pearlman. It's all happening because the duo simply suggested that when Michael Strahan sat across from NFL legend Chris Johnson as he revealed his ALS diagnosis, someone should have asked about the four times higher ALS risk NFL players carry for the rest of their lives. For that matter, it's a risk CJ2K had already posted about himself. Pearlman joins Dan to defend his take that set Twitter ablaze, and the two dig into why "not the right time" always seems to be the excuse for backing away from tough questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Good Follow, Juju Gotti and Trysta Krick discuss what may or may not have happened between Caitlin Clark and Alyssa Thomas that led to the retroactive flagrant foul and one-game suspension for AT. Can WNBA fans handle this like grownups? What are the new WNBA fans doing? How can Cathy Engelbert be better? Then, they react to the New York Liberty’s performance in the Commissioner’s Cup final. Lastly, Napheesa Collier is back at practice! Is the WNBA ready for a healthy Minnesota Lynx? 00:00 Welcome!1:15 Reactions to the Alyssa Thomas flagrant7:40 Break8:00 New York Liberty win the Commissioner’s Cup!9:30 Napheesa Collier returns to practice11:30 Juju holds himself accountable (again)11:45 Thank you! Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"How did you feel about that?" It's the holiday weekend, and we could have some exciting news coming here to Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The master batter." Linda Cohn has announced her retirement from SportsCenter and recounts her favorite moments on ESPN, her legacy and impact on women, and the kindest messages she's received. She also gets a visit from "limited fake John Skipper." Plus, it's time for another episode of The Pitch Clock as Jordan Shusterman breaks down the Mets and Yankees flailing, the Cubs thriving, the All-Star game voting, and Hunter Goodman's ascension. And Jeremy and Chris square off in a competitive game of 162-0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Timothy Dalton?" If you love to hate, you'll get along great in Philadelphia. And Governor Josh Shapiro? He loves to hate the Celtics, and he loves to love his Philadelphia sports teams. He stops by to tap back into his days as a sports radio caller and break down the Jaylen Brown trade. Plus, what in the world was that couple doing scaling the Empire State Building? And is Dan a ghoul? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"NERD ALERT!" Amin joins the show and compares the Jaylen Brown trade directly to the Luka Doncic trade, but he also does his best to explain why Boston did it. Then, we watch some videos of Greg Cote's celebrations during the United States' victory last night. Is this the best team the United States has ever had? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"IT'S ALWAYS F*** BOSTON. PAT RILEY RUNS THIS SHOW." HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE CELTICS TRADED JAYLEN BROWN TO THE PHILADELPHIA 76ERS FOR PAUL GEORGE AND 2 PICKS. HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA. PAUL GEORGE. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. THE CELTICS. HA! F*** BOSTON, FOREVER. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Edi Patterson has spent a lifetime collecting weirdos. Before unleashing Judy Gemstone into the world - one of the funniest characters of all-time - Edi explains to Dan how she grew up impersonating the unforgettable characters who filled her childhood home in Texas and realized early on that making people laugh was her life's calling. Edi also shares how six months in a hotel while creating “The Righteous Gemstones” nearly drove her mad and why the best comedy only happens when you stop being self-conscious and simply "let it rip". Edi is currently performing in her one-woman stage show called, “Playgirl”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Ryan Ruiz is joined by former USMNT player Heath Pearce to react and breakdown the USMNT's round of 32 World Cup matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina. They also take a look around what has been an incredible World Cup to recap what has gone down and what is yet to come. ✅ Follow & Subscribe to Our Podcasts on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ✅ 🔊 The Dan Le Batard Show 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2FuorRy... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔊 Le Batard & Friends Network 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ZYllDN... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🔊 Mystery Crate 🔊 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6nCctQZ... 🟣 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ✅ Follow Us On Social! ✅ ☑️ The LeBatard Show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lebatardshow ☑️ 📸 The LeBatard Show on Instagram: http://instagram.com/lebatardshow 📸 💥 The LeBatard Show on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lebatardshow 💥 🪄 The LeBatard Show on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lebatardandfriends 🪄 ✅ Subscribe! ✅ 💻 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAIZ... 🤑 MERCH! 🤑 : https://lebatardaf.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Best Daily Sports Podcast on the Internet #lebatardshow #lebatard #thepirateship #sports #live #danlebatard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James didn't just become the most famous athlete on Earth — he became one of its most careful, and occasionally most explosive, political voices. In the most contentious episode of our LeBron series, Dan, Amin and Izzy trace the moments that turned a basketball player into a lightning rod: The Trayvon Martin hoodie photo — and Dan's own take on it at the time, warts and all. The killing of Tamir Rice, and the "I Can't Breathe" shirt that, in the moment, didn't include his name. The ESPYs speech. The White House years, plural. The Bubble. And the legacy that's still being argued over, for better or worse. With firsthand memories from Jemele Hill and Cari Champion, plus a LeBron teammate history conveniently forgot. Homework for this episode: • "Reaction to tragic killing shows growth of LeBron" (The Miami Herald, 2012) • "Kevin Durant x LeBron James x Cari Champion" (Uninterrupted, 2018) • "Trump Attacked Black Athletes — and Paid for It in the End" (The Atlantic, 2020) • "LeBron James Doesn’t Talk About Politics Anymore" (New York, 2022) Encouraged homework for next week's season finale: • "There's Always This Year" by Hanif Abdurraqib (2025) More from "The Step Back": • Episode 1: The Chosen One (feat. Sonny Vaccaro) • Episode 2: The Decision (feat. Jim Gray) • Episode 3: I'm Coming Home (feat. Iman Shumpert) • Episode 4: LeBron Inc. (feat. Pablo Torre) • Don't miss an episode — subscribe here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'm going to the movie with the old lady..." JuJu is 1% Mexico and ready for a big World Cup run, has a suggestion for movie-theater candy, and has a Top 5 TV Shows To Watch Right Now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The key is always under the mat." Jess settles some of the biggest show debates from throughout the week about donuts, forks and knives, Robin, and musical instruments before revealing she may have been part of a cyber-bullying campaign. Plus, the crew drums up enthusiasm for tonight's biggest American soccer game in... an indeterminate amount of time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"That's a fact, Jack." Dan dry humps Jeremy. Then, because he loves us almost as much as he loves himself, Greg expands his Top 60 catchphrase list to a Top 70 and explains the perfect bacon. Also, we finally learn who dropped the donut in the commissary, and Dan CRUSHES the NBA media for avoiding discussing the punishment Kawhi Leonard should receive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Folk Boston." The Marlins just wrapped up the best month in franchise history. How? Plus, we have the potential for a truly EPIC World Cup match that includes condoms full of urine, and the crew breaks down the definition of "Sicilian Pizza." Also, Mike and Jeremy are continuing their war with the Boston Media after new accusations have been levied against them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Have you been paying attention for the last 35 minutes?" Dan and Zaslow have finally reached a conclusion: The Miami Heat are the best option for LeBron James, the Miami Heat will pursue LeBron James, and LeBron will choose the Miami Heat. Dan, Zaslow, Greg, and the Shipping Container explain why the odds are potentially in Miami's favor. Plus, we empty the file on the greatest free agent signing of all-time for the Florida Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky, as the Panthers move on from Bob. Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Greg, Roy, Chris, Jeremy, Mike, and Tony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are on the eve of the US Men's National Team taking on Bosnia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Mike Ryan and Tom Bogert of The Athletic are here to preview the match for you. The two discuss what to expect from Bosnia as an opponent, whether any players who featured in the loss to Turkiye will have an impact tomorrow night, and what Christian Pulisic can provide after his cameo in the final game of the group stage. It's one of the biggest games in the history of the USMNT, and this is the breakdown you need to prepare yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No. Pay cut? No, no, no, no, no." Have the Celtics handled the Jaylen Brown situation disrespectfully? Did the Heat bring back a piece of a duo that combined for 100 points in a game? Plus, Jeremy's observations from yesterday's show at the end of today's show, Liam Neeson's best comedy, and The Polls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sí." Should we be happy with the upsets in the World Cup? Is an audience or a Pulitzer more valuable? Does Will Ferrell look better naked than Dan does? What will you remember Clint Eastwood for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I don't wanna be the worst." What is the worst name in sports? Are Penalty Kicks the best way to decide a tie game? Is Ja Morant actually going to help the Blazers? Does Kawhi Leonard make the Raptors an immediate title contender? Can you have a cacophony of picks? Is Jeff Pearlman right to call Michael Strahan a coward? Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: ⁠fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"He hogged him." Zaslow is ready to be named the "Dad of Honor" at Las Rosas today. Dan and Jeremy get into a boxing match over the success of Sandy Alcantara amidst the Marlins' best June in team history. Mike, Chris, and Roy are excited to welcome back The Butcher, Radko Gudas, to the Florida Panthers. And Amin breaks down why LeBron James could be on the move TODAY. Support 'The Kyra Fund' for urgently needed research for individuals with glioblastomas: fundraise.gbmresearch.org/thekyrafund Today's cast: Dan, Zaslow, Roy, Amin, Chris, Jeremy, and Mike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Where there's a will, there's a new jersey." JuJu arrives with a Joker of the Day, an Aura Killer, and an update of The Polls to round it off. If you would like to donate to any of the causes mentioned on today's show, here are some links to be able to help: Project Main Street's battle for ALS research: - https://projectmainst.org/ The Kyra Fund for Glioblastoma Research: - https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Venezuelan Earthquake relief: - globalempowermentmission.org - unitedwaymiami.org - foodforthepoor.org - childrenofvenezuela.org - wck.org - directrelief.org - doctorswithoutborders.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"There's so much more they can show you." Amin has his World Cup Observations before Pablo Torre joins the crew in-studio, which just so happens to coincide with some new federal indictments AND rumors around a potential Kawhi Leonard trade. Why would the Raptors be a perfect landing spot for the NBA? Plus, LEBRON JAMES, STEPHEN CURRY, DRAYMOND GREEN, AND ANTHONY DAVIS ON ONE TEAM? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"And then Meadowlark happened, and here we are!" Mr. Met created one of the funniest baseball reports imaginable. This is one you're going to have to go watch. Draymond Green is opting out of his contract amid rumors LeBron James and Anthony Davis could join him and Steph Curry in Golden State. And Amin is a HUGE fan of how the Hornets are maneuvering, but what about Tim 'The Riverboat Gambler' Connelly with the Timberwolves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"I'M FAKING IT!" Are Randy Scott and Gary Striewski going to go down as one of the greatest SportsCenter duos ever? Is the accordion worse than bagpipes? Did Dusty May make the right move by going to Dallas? Does thunder come before lightning? Also, Dan sends Chris on a wild goose chase for a stat he thinks he saw on an MLB broadcast over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices