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Pete Alonso's return to Citi Field as a Baltimore Oriole delivered a curtain call for his 300th career home run — and it's just the beginning of a stacked Thursday Night Live. 🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren, The D.A., D-Dubbz, and Ryan DeSouza ON THIS EPISODE: ⚾️ Pete Alonso's emotional Citi Field return and the Mets contract/leadership decisions behind his exit 🎰 The NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS push regulators for lifetime betting bans over athlete harassment 🏛️ The Senate advances the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act — what it means for NIL and revenue sharing 🏟️ The Sixers and Flyers unveil their privately funded South Philly arena on the old Spectrum site 🌏 Criticism of the NFL's Australia game and the rising cost to watch every game across streaming platforms 📺 The Michigan-Western Michigan replay fallout and the Big Ten's move to expand replay transparency 🚨 Steve Belichick resigns as UNC's defensive coordinator as pressure builds on his father Bill 🏈 College Football Week 3 and NFL Week 2 previews 🏀 A WNBA update with Ryan DeSouza after the FIBA World Cup break ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER 57:57 — Alonso Returns As Oriole: The panel breaks down Pete Alonso's first game back at Citi Field since signing with Baltimore — the standing ovation, the curtain call for his 300th home run, and how contract talks and Mets leadership decisions led to his departure. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 🌀 Wild Night Tease 01:04 🎬 Show Intro and House Rules 02:28 🎙️ Meet the Crew and Picks Plug 03:56 🎰 Betting Threats Crackdown 08:26 🗣️ DA Joins Betting Rant 17:50 🏛️ Congress Enters NIL Chaos 20:13 ⚖️ NIL Control and Union Talk 27:21 🏟️ Philly Arena No Tax Money 30:26 🌏 NFL Goes to Australia 34:13 😤 Thursday Night Football Fatigue 36:19 🏈 Early Season Xs and Os 38:05 💪 Practice Like You Play 39:42 🤕 Union Divide On Hitting 40:14 🚫 Strahan Camp Holdout 42:06 💸 Sunday Ticket Price Shock 44:37 📉 Why Sunday Ticket Fails 46:59 🌍 International Games Backlash 50:15 📺 Replay Transparency Debate 54:01 🚨 Belichick UNC Fallout 57:57 🐻 Alonso Returns As Oriole 01:00:03 💰 Mets Contract Breakdown 01:04:40 🧨 Mets Mismanage Leadership 01:08:05 ⚾️ Baseball Roundup Yankees 01:12:07 📅 Weekend Games Tease 01:14:13 😴 Skip The Snoozer 01:14:41 🌙 Friday Night Picks 01:17:10 🏆 Saturday Slate Advice 01:23:04 🔥 Ole Miss LSU Spotlight 01:25:52 🏈 NFL Monday Night Recap 01:27:56 🎯 Week Two NFL Picks 01:30:31 🏀 Ryan Joins WNBA Talk 01:34:52 🏆 WNBA Playoff Race 01:39:24 👋 Parting Shots Wrap 01:41:07 🏁 Final Sign Off 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro Music: "Super Bowl" | Outro Music: "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #Belichick #PeteAlonso #SportsChasers #Mets #Orioles #NIL #ProtectCollegeSportsAct #SixersFlyersArena #NFLWeek2 #CFBWeek3 #SportsBetting #WNBA #BigTen #SportsPodcast #ThursdayNightLive

Texas erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23, and the Sports Chasers' College Football Blitz breaks it all down — plus Steve Sarkisian's viral postgame moment with ESPN's Holly Rowe. 🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren, The D.A., D-Dubbz 📋 ON THIS EPISODE: 🚨 Texas's historic comeback over Ohio State, sealed by a Hollywood Smothers TD with 25 seconds left 🎤 Sarkisian's "Texas fight! Hook 'em!" exit from Holly Rowe's postgame interview 🏈 Oklahoma State snaps a long losing skid, upsetting No. 6 Oregon 39-31 🏈 Michigan's grind-it-out 17-10 win over Oklahoma 📊 The debut of the Buy Game Ledger — tracking guarantee-game payouts and blowouts ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 🌀 Weekend Chaos Intro 1:10 👋 Show Welcome and Subscribe 2:06 🎙️ Meet the Crew Banter 3:15 📊 New Buy Game Ledger Tease 4:02 🚨 Texas Stuns Ohio State 5:38 🏈 Fourth Quarter Breakdown 11:19 🎤 Sark vs Holly Rowe 22:01 📈 Are Early Rankings Meaningful 26:19 😱 Oklahoma State Upsets Oregon 29:29 🦆 Why Oregon Looked Lost 36:27 🔁 Oklahoma State Stuns Oregon 36:52 🏈 Michigan Survives Oklahoma 38:45 🏃 Run Game Soapbox 42:05 📅 Michigan Schedule Reality Check 45:07 📊 Underwood Stats Breakdown 46:35 💰 Buy Game Ledger Intro 48:15 🏟️ FAMU vs Miami Mismatch 51:39 💵 More Buy Games: Indiana, Houston 53:54 🏈 FBS Guarantee Game: Charlotte 57:29 ❓ Where Does the Money Go 59:35 📋 Biggest Checks and Results 1:05:44 🎬 Wrap Up and Sign Off ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: 🎤 Sark vs Holly Rowe (11:19) — The crew debates Steve Sarkisian's viral postgame walk-off from Holly Rowe right after Texas's historic comeback, weighing snub vs. ESPN's on-field technical issues. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #SportsChasers #TexasFootball #OhioStateFootball #CollegeFootball #APTop25 #StevenSarkisian #HollyRowe #OklahomaState #Oregon #Michigan #BuyGameLedger #CFBPlayoff #NCAAFootball #SportsPodcast #CollegeFootballBlitz

John Harbaugh's Giants delivered a statement win over the Cowboys in his coaching debut, and Chicago's 59-37 win over Carolina set the NFL record for most points in a season opener. The Sports Chasers break down all of NFL Week 1 on Monday Night NFL Blitz. 🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren, D-Dubbz, The Angry1ne 📋 ON THIS EPISODE: 🚨 John Harbaugh's Giants beat the Cowboys behind Jaxson Dart, and D-Dubbz makes the case New York has established a new identity 🏈 Bears 59, Panthers 37 — the highest-scoring season opener in NFL history 🏈 Steelers 20, Falcons 13 — T.J. Watt's pick-six seals it 🏈 Bills 36, Texans 31 — Josh Allen outguns Houston 🏈 Lions 31, Saints 30 (OT) — a controversial fumble ruling and a two-point gamble 🏈 Bengals 33, Buccaneers 27 — turnovers decide it 🏈 Vikings' comeback over the Packers after a Kyler Murray injury and Carson Wentz's three touchdowns 🏈 Eagles edge the Commanders on a debated two-point try 🎥 CONTENT CREDIT: A clip from Matt King's TikTok breakdown of the Lions-Saints forward-pass/fumble ruling was featured during our Forward Pass Fumble Debate segment. Credit and thanks to Matt King — original breakdown here: https://www.tiktok.com/@yap.matt/video/7685170450799889695 ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 🌀 Wild Week One Openers 1:04 👋 Show Intro and Housekeeping 2:25 🎙️ Meet the Crew 4:10 🐻 Bears Fans Take Over Charlotte 8:40 📊 Bears vs Panthers Breakdown 21:39 🛡️ Steelers Win Defensive Slugfest 28:01 🏈 Bills Outgun Texans 32:12 📋 Bills Texans Takeaways 33:37 ⚡ Josh Allen Big Play Talk 35:26 🏈 Lions Saints Overtime Recap 36:57 🤔 Forward Pass Fumble Debate 38:46 📖 Rulebook Breakdown Reaction 45:25 ❓ Go For Two Controversy 48:53 🔁 Bucs Bengals Turnover Story 52:40 🛡️ Burrow Pressure and Defense 55:03 😬 Deshaun Watson Panic Meter 1:01:46 📄 Browns Contract Cap Fallout 1:02:36 🔍 Browns Reality Check 1:03:26 🔧 Rebuild and Find QB 1:04:46 🏚️ Browns Culture Problems 1:08:13 😱 Vikings Stunning Comeback 1:10:31 ⚖️ Eagles Commanders Two Point 1:16:38 🚨 Giants Dominate Cowboys 1:24:19 📉 Cowboys Issues and Outlook 1:28:17 🏈 Cardinals Win, Chargers Struggle 1:29:32 📢 Fraud Report and Dear James 1:31:05 🎬 Wrap Up and Other Sports ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: 🚨 Giants Dominate Cowboys (1:16:38) — The crew breaks down John Harbaugh's coaching debut win over Dallas, powered by Jaxson Dart's efficient passing and a run-heavy identity. D-Dubbz makes the case this is the start of a genuinely new Giants identity, not just a close win over a 3-point favorite. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #SportsChasers #GiantsCowboys #BearsPanthers #NFLWeek1 #JohnHarbaugh #JaxsonDart #TJWatt #CarsonWentz #KylerMurray #CalebWilliams #NFLBlitz #MondayNightFootball #SportsPodcast #NFL #Football

Aaron Judge is back for the Yankees, Seattle survives New England in the NFL opener, and Sports Chasers pays tribute to hockey legend Barry Melrose — all in one stacked Thursday Night Live episode. 🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren, Alvin Clawson, Dan K., D-Dubbz, and Mike Mills 📌 ON THIS EPISODE: ⚾ Aaron Judge's return and the Yankees' postseason outlook behind their pitching depth 🔥 Braves-Phillies rivalry talk and MLB's umpire "hat gate" controversy 🍺 Milwaukee's MLB-best record debate — juggernaut or mirage? 🏆 The case for playoff reseeding and the Arizona-San Diego Wild Card race 🏈 Seahawks 13, Patriots 10 — Darnold's injury, Drew Lock stepping in, Drake Maye's three picks 💰 Baker Mayfield's extension and a full Week 1 NFL rundown 🎓 College Football Week 2 preview, headlined by Ohio State-Texas 🌾 The D.A.'s "Yard Work or Game Worth" grades the weekend slate 🌾 Remembering Barry Melrose, the voice of hockey in America 🎾 Ben Shelton's stunning US Open win over Carlos Alcaraz 🏀 Team USA women roll past Hungary at the FIBA World Cup ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER — 1:18:10 Barry Melrose Tribute The panel remembers Barry Melrose, the ESPN hockey analyst who died this week at 70 after 30+ years as the sport's most recognizable American broadcaster — his playing career, his 1993 Stanley Cup Final run with the Kings, and his legacy. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 🚨 Season Kickoff Headlines 0:49 🎙️ Show Intro and Housekeeping 2:12 👥 Meet the Crew 4:06 ⚾ Yankees Talk: Judge Returns 10:09 🔥 Braves-Phillies Rivalry Spotlight 13:23 🧢 Hat Gate: Umpire Controversy 21:58 🍺 Brewers Juggernaut Debate 25:43 🏆 MLB Playoff Reseeding Talk 28:33 🏈 NFL Week 1: Seahawks-Patriots Recap 31:57 🚑 Darnold Down, Lock In 32:58 📉 Maye's Picks Breakdown 34:49 📊 Key Stats Recap 35:47 🎯 Take the Points Debate 37:21 📺 Netflix Game Confusion 39:37 😤 Streaming Era Rant 41:16 📋 Week 1 Slate Rundown 41:47 💰 Baker Mayfield Gets Paid 49:48 🦅 Falcons-Steelers Spotlight 55:07 🌙 Primetime Slot Complaints 58:36 🐴 Chiefs-Broncos: Bo & Mahomes Talk 1:00:47 🎲 Pick 'Em League Check-In 1:03:00 🎓 College Football Week 2 Begins 1:03:24 💵 FAMU Payday Mismatch 1:05:39 🌾 Yard Work or Game Worth 1:06:19 🚨 Upset Watch Matchups 1:07:00 💸 Buy Games, Money Talk 1:08:21 ⏱️ Clock Controversy Fallout 1:10:20 🏆 Top 25 Weekend Slate 1:11:28 🐯 Dabo vs. the NIL Era 1:13:03 😏 Lane Kiffin Troll Debate 1:18:10 🌾 Barry Melrose Tribute 1:22:04 🎾 US Open Late Nights 1:23:52 🏀 FIBA Women's Recap 1:30:35 🚩 WNBA Officiating Rant 1:35:49 🏈 Rams vs. Niners Picks 1:41:04 👋 Wrap Up and Shoutouts Barry Melrose Tribute: Remembering Hockey's Voice in America Timestamp: 1:18:10 Description: The panel steps away from debate to honor Barry Melrose, the longtime ESPN hockey analyst who died this week at age 70. For over 30 years he was often the only NHL voice American sports fans heard between football and basketball coverage — this segment covers his playing career, his 1993 Stanley Cup Final run coaching Wayne Gretzky's Kings, and his lasting impact on the sport. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🎼 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro Music: Super Bowl · Outro Music: Buss Down — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Producer: Darrell L. Warren Intro & Outro Video Prod

Michigan needed a controversial replay reversal AND a Hail Mary to survive Western Michigan 13-12 — and that's just the start of this Week 1 college football recap loaded with drama, blowouts, and buy-game money. 🏈 ON THIS EPISODE: ✅ Michigan's controversial clock-reset Hail Mary win over Western Michigan ✅ LSU drops 51 on Clemson — is the game passed Dabo Swinney by? ✅ The Ole Miss-Louisville walk-off classic you probably missed ✅ Colorado, Miami, and Oregon survive Week 1; SMU-Florida State preview ✅ Kevin's credentialed Orange Blossom Classic recap ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Week One Chaos 1:08 Show Intro and Crew 3:45 Michigan Replay Drama 9:58 NIL Money and Accountability 14:48 Fixing the Game Clock 18:22 Ole Miss vs Louisville Thriller 21:05 Why Week One Matchups Stink 31:45 Dabo Under Fire at Clemson 36:44 Dabo Portal Pressure 40:13 Coaches Lose Control 42:14 Stanford and Tier Split 45:37 Dabo Resume Reality 46:52 Weekend Game Rundown 47:15 Team Versus Program 49:52 Miami Offense Hype 51:10 Oregon Survives Boise 53:58 SMU-FSU Preview 55:32 Clock Tech Controversy 1:00:25 Media Group Milestone 1:08:27 Orange Blossom Recap 1:11:27 Wrap and Final Thoughts ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER — Michigan Replay Drama (3:45): At 0:00 on the clock, Western Michigan appeared to have pulled off the upset. A replay review put one second back on the board, setting off a dispute that reached Western Michigan's university president and a formal Big Ten statement. 👥 ON THE PANEL: Kevin L. Warren, Dorian "The D.A." Albritton Sr., Darrell "D-Dubbz" Warren 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. The Real Sports Fan's HQ: Join the Chase. #MichiganFootball #DaboSwinney #SportsChasers #WesternMichigan #LSUFootball #ClemsonFootball #OleMiss #Louisville #OrangeBlossomClassic #SMUFootball #FloridaState #CollegeFootball #ChasersNation #FootballBlitz #SportsPodcast

The NBA just dropped its ruling on the LA Clippers, Steve Ballmer, and Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention investigation — and the Sports Chasers crew reacts live in the debut of Chasers Code Red. 🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren, Darrell L. Warren ("D-Dubbz"), Dorian Albritton Sr. ("The D.A.") 🔴 ON THIS EPISODE: ✅ The NBA's full penalty breakdown — fines, suspensions, forfeited picks ✅ The complete cap circumvention timeline, start to finish ✅ Why ESPN's August "no evidence" report got directly contradicted by the league's own findings ✅ What this means for Clippers fans, the franchise's future, and the rest of the league ✅ The panel's unfiltered live reaction and debate ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 🚨 NBA Drops The Hammer 01:00 🔴 Welcome To Code Red 01:37 🎙️ Meet The Crew 03:00 😳 Clippers Caught Cheating 04:09 📋 Punishment Breakdown 06:17 📅 Timeline Origins 2019 0 7:27 🎙️ Scandal Breaks Open 10:28 ✋ Trade Put On Hold 11:54 ⚖️ Verdict And Fallout 13:47 💬 Panel Reacts Live 15:47 ❌ ESPN Report Contradicted 17:39 🏀 What This Means For NBA 20:45 🚶 Jaywalking Analogy 21:17 🗣️ Snitching Debate 21:58 📝 Contracts Feel Shady 22:52 🎰 Gambling Trust Issues 25:03 ❓ Why No Punishment 26:02 ☠️ Clippers Death Penalty 27:05 🔍 Audit The Whole League 28:47 😤 What Fans Got 30:38 📺 Media Spin Exposed 33:20 📤 Leaks And Fallout 34:58 🔧 Trade Fix Proposal 39:19 👋 Final Takes And Signoff ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER — "ESPN Report Contradicted" (15:47) Back in August, ESPN reported the NBA had "found no evidence" Ballmer funneled money to Leonard — a report the league publicly disputed within hours. The crew revisits that report against Wednesday's actual ruling and asks the hard question: was that story a trial balloon for a settlement that never came, or just wrong? 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate Love the show: lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Follow the show: followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Send us feedback: podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #Clippers #KawhiLeonard #SportsChasers #SteveBallmer #NBA #SalaryCap #Raptors #PabloTorre #NBANews #LAClippers #ChasersNation #ChasersCodeRed #BreakingNews #NBAPenalty #SportsPodcast

⚾ Arte Moreno sold the Los Angeles Angels to Stan Kroenke for a record $4 billion — the Dugout Report crew reacts to his ownership style and what it means for the franchise and Mike Trout. 🎙️ On the panel: Kevin L. Warren (Host & Moderator), Alvin Clawson (Resident MLB Expert), Dorian Albritton Sr. (The D.A.), Darrell L. Warren (D-Dubbz) 📋 ON THIS EPISODE: 💰 Stan Kroenke's $4B Angels takeover and Mike Trout's future 🔥 The tightest MLB division races in years ⚪ The White Sox's surprising run and pitching concerns 🩹 Aaron Judge's return timeline 😤 Ketel Marte's fourth straight AWOL season 🍂 The panel's favorite October memories ⏱️ CHAPTERS: ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 🚨 Angels Sold for $4B 00:45 🎙️ Show Intro and Crew 03:11 💰 Kroenke Takes Over 05:37 📉 Moreno Era Fallout 14:34 🔥 Playoff Races Heating Up 15:01 ⚪ White Sox Surprise Run 20:05 😬 Dodgers Coasting Concerns 24:47 🐻 Mets Trade PCA Regret 28:33 🧤 Catch of the Year Debate 32:13 🩹 Judge Return and Yankees 32:44 👀 Volpe Hype Check 33:27 ⚾ Why Yankees Need Judge 34:35 🌴 Tampa Bay Problem 35:07 🚌 Road Trip Update 35:38 😤 Marte AWOL Debate 37:43 🎰 Casino and Motivation 39:01 📝 Contract and Trade Talk 42:15 🏁 Wild Card Race Watch 43:45 🍂 October Memories Begin 45:53 📼 Classic Series Recalled 51:18 🗽 Yankees Legends Flashback 55:23 🏟️ Old Stadium Nostalgia 01:01:50 👋 Wrap Up and Parting Shots 01:04:02 🔚 Final Sign Off ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: "Kroenke Takes Over" (03:11) — What Stan Kroenke's championship-building ownership model means for a franchise stuck in neutral since 2014. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com/sportschaserspodcast Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia | Intro Music: "Super Bowl" | Outro Music: "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren | Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #StanKroenke #AaronJudge #SportsChasers #Angels #MLBStandings #KetelMarte #Diamondbacks #WhiteSox #Yankees #MikeTrout #MLB #DugoutReport #ChasersNation #SportsPodcast #BaseballNews

Aaron Donald is un-retiring to chase another Super Bowl with the Rams, Lionel Messi just retired from Argentina's national team, and a man who posed as a 49ers player scammed 26 women out of $1.3 million. On this episode of Weekend Rewind, Kevin L. Warren, The D.A., D-Dubbz, Dan K., and The Angry1ne break it all down. 📋 ON THIS EPISODE 🚨 Aaron Donald's shock return to the Rams on a $20M guaranteed deal 🕵️ The Daejon Love 49ers-impersonation fraud case ⚖️ LSU/Lane Kiffin's eligibility court fight and what it means for the transfer portal 🇦🇷 Messi's retirement from Argentina's national team 🏟️ The Tampa Bay Rays' $2.36B stadium approval 🏈 Bill Belichick's UNC beats TCU in Dublin 🏒 Cale Makar's record NHL deal, Hellebuyck's trade request, Mario Lemieux exiting Penguins ownership 🏀 WNBA playoff positioning ahead of the FIBA World Cup break ⚖️ The Keffe D Davis verdict in the Tupac Shakur case ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 🚨 Donald Unretires Shock 0:14 🎬 Weekend Rewind Intro 0:44 👋 Show Welcome And Subscribe 1:53 🎙️ Meet The Crew 3:00 ⚾ Yankees Red Sox Rant 4:41 🏒 Hockey Talk Tease 5:39 🕵️ Fake 49ers Scam Story 8:09 💸 How The Scam Worked 12:17 🏖️ Helmet Beach Video 16:26 ⚠️ Feds Cautionary Lesson 17:40 🎓 NFL Back To College Debate 18:54 ⚖️ Courts Vs NCAA Control 21:19 🌀 Portal NIL Chaos 26:57 🏈 Minor League Football Take 28:06 🏗️ Building A Program Takes Time 28:29 📈 Conference Jump Too Soon 29:24 🇦🇷 Messi Retires Internationally 31:31 🌴 Inter Miami Messi Effect 32:39 🏟️ Rays New Stadium Deal 33:44 💰 Public Money Stadium Debate 38:10 🚨 Aaron Donald Returns 39:20 🛡️ Rams Defense Reality Check 50:08 🏃 How To Beat The Rush 51:40 ✂️ Roster Cuts And Exempt List 53:57 🖤 Steelers Moves And Draft Picks 57:44 ❤️ 49ers Expectations And Cap 1:00:47 🏈 Belichick Beats TCU In Dublin 1:02:35 🪑 Week Zero And USC Empty Seats 1:05:18 🥵 Heat Game Outrage 1:05:59 ❄️ Frozen Stadium Memories 1:09:40 🏟️ Roofs Over Stadiums 1:13:36 🔧 Retractable Roof Tech 1:16:54 💰 Cale Makar Mega Deal 1:19:21 🚪 Hellebuyck Trade Request 1:26:37 👋 Lemieux Cuts Ties 1:29:31 📊 NHL Expansion Talk 1:35:39 🏀 WNBA Break And Playoffs 1:41:39 ⚖️ Tupac Case Verdict 1:44:00 🥊 Quick Hits Boxing Tennis 1:45:51 🙏 Final Shoutouts Signoff ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: Aaron Donald Returns (38:10) The panel reacts live to Aaron Donald's un-retirement, debating whether the pairing with Myles Garrett makes the Rams a real Super Bowl threat or whether the hype is ahead of the results. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate Love the show: lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Follow the show: followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Send us feedback: podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #AaronDonald #Messi #SportsChasers #LARams #LSUFootball #InterMiami #TampaBayRays #BillBelichick #CaleMakar #WeekendRewind #WNBA #TupacShakur #ConnorHellebuyck #DaejonLove #SportsPodcast

🚨 A new NFL CTE study is rocking the football world — a New York Times report found at least 215 of 878 former players studied (2016–2021 deaths) had confirmed chronic traumatic encephalopathy, and 24.5% is a conservative floor. Kevin L. Warren and the Sports Chasers crew are back from vacation with a loaded Thursday Night Live covering the NFL CTE study, a historic Padres ownership sale, and a Power Four ban on pro-contract college athletes. 🎙️ ⚾ ON THIS EPISODE: 🔹 Astros fire their GM mid-playoff-push 🔹 Padres sold for a record $3.9B — Kwanza Jones becomes MLB's first Black woman majority owner 🔹 NFL CTE study breakdown and youth football safety 🔹 Power Four conferences ban pro-contract athletes from returning to college football 🔹 Lane Kiffin loophole fight + NIL eligibility chaos 🔹 NBA: Jonathan Kuminga signs with the Timberwolves, Jokic extension rumors 🔹 WNBA: Angel Reese's rebounding surge, DeWanna Bonner joins Atlanta 🔹 NFL officially ends the Pro Bowl ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Headlines and Tease 3:34 Astros Fire Their GM 8:29 Padres New Owners, Big Price 32:11 NFL CTE Study Breakdown 55:56 Pro Return NCAA Crackdown 1:13:11 Wolves Add Kuminga 1:31:38 WNBA Week Recap 1:41:29 NFL Ends Pro Bowl ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER — NFL CTE Study Breakdown (32:11) The crew unpacks the New York Times' new CTE report: at least 215 of 878 studied former players had confirmed CTE, and why 24.5% is a conservative minimum given brain-donation selection bias. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate Love the show: lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Follow the show: followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Send us feedback: podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #NFLCTE #PowerFour #SportsChasers #Astros #PadresSale #KwanzaJones #JonathanKuminga #AngelReese #WeekZero #NBAOffseason #ChasersNation #ThursdayNightLive #MLB #WNBA #SportsPodcast ```

🏈 Sports Chasers kicks off the 2026–27 Monday Night Football Blitz (Ep. 543) with Gridiron Apex's Danté and Sora, debating Nebraska's surprise pick, Miami's Heisman case, and whether Patrick Mahomes belongs on the hot seat. ON THIS EPISODE 🎙️ 🏈 Gridiron Apex's two-channel reboot after a YouTube algorithm issue 🏆 College Football Week Zero surprise team picks 🎓 Darian Mensah's Heisman case and Miami's ACC rise 🔥 NFL hot seat debate: Mahomes, Burrow, Richardson ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Season Premiere Kickoff 17:24 Nebraska Surprise Pick 23:46 Florida Surprise Pick 42:41 Miami QB Darian Mensah Hype 57:03 Heisman Picks: Mensah Case 1:11:13 Mahomes Under the Microscope 1:25:47 Coaches On Hot Seat 1:29:58 Quarterbacks Under Pressure 1:47:37 Closing Parting Shots ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER — "Mahomes Under the Microscope" (1:11:13) Danté argues Patrick Mahomes' recent play warrants a real re-ranking, not a hot take. The panel pushes back with his Super Bowl-era resume — one of the most heated stretches of the show. 🏈 Special thanks to Gridiron Apex for joining us tonight: 📩 Substack: gridironapex.substack.com 🔶 X: x.com/GridironApex 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@NFL_GridironApex 🎓 CFB Channel: YouTube.com/CFB_GridironApex ✉️ Business Inquiries: contact@gridironapex.com 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com/sportschaserspodcast/ Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🏈 Gridiron Apex: gridironapex.substack.com | x.com/GridironApex | youtube.com/@NFL_GridironApex 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. The Real Sports Fan's HQ: Join the Chase. #SportsChasers #GridironApex #ChasersNation #Mahomes #DarianMensah #Nebraska #Heisman #NFLHotSeat #CFB #NFL #TransferPortal #NIL #ACC #MondayNightFootball #SportsPodcast

⚾ Pete Crow-Armstrong's historic pace has the Cubs star in a genuine NL MVP fight with Shohei Ohtani — this week's Dugout Report breaks down the case, the pennant races, and a Dodgers ownership story with real stakes. 📋 ON THIS EPISODE: ⚾ PCA's clutch numbers and defensive impact vs. Ohtani's two-way case 📊 NL depth vs. AL chaos — Milwaukee's standard, Mariners' slump, Yankees' health 🌊 Padres–Dodgers rivalry energy and Phillies' playoff math 🚨 The Yankees–Orioles replay call that had everyone talking ⚖️ Mark Walter's Lakers sale, federal scrutiny, and the Dodgers/Ohtani angle 🎯 MLB's Black player numbers — rising, costs, scouting, and NIL's ripple effect ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Big Week Tease 1:43 Show Intro and Crew 3:49 PCA MVP Buzz 6:28 Ohtani Factor 11:11 PCA Stats and Cubs Surge 15:55 Pennant Race Rundown 16:53 AL West Mess 20:05 Kyle Raleigh Slump 25:41 Yankees Health Check 27:43 Red Sox and Sonny Gray 29:05 Chapman Still Bringing Heat 30:09 AL Wild Card Logjam 31:46 NL Shift to Padres 32:07 Padres Offense Wakes Up 33:17 Dodgers Padres Rivalry 37:31 Petco Park and Preller 39:31 NL Wild Card Race 40:34 Phillies Playoff Math 44:16 Umpire Replay Controversy 52:55 Dodgers Ownership Rumors 54:53 Walter Loan Fraud Talk 56:24 Dodgers Sale Fallout 57:26 Feds Probe Real Impact 58:02 Deferred Money Myths 59:44 Black Baseball Numbers 1:00:48 Costly Travel Pipeline 1:02:47 Scouting and Exposure Shift 1:11:10 NIL Changes Priorities 1:15:59 Return on Investment 1:22:06 Community Support Gap 1:22:40 Parting Shots and Wrap ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER 🎙️ 54:53 — Walter Loan Fraud Talk The crew lays out what's actually alleged against Mark Walter's insurance businesses, separates it clearly from the Dodgers' on-field operations, and debates whether this becomes an MLB owner-suitability conversation if it escalates. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: sportschasers.net 🛒 Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com 🤝 Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: 🎙️ Narration: Ken Marsiglia 🎵 Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound 🎚️ Music Production: Darrell L. Warren 🎥 Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #SportsChasers #ChasersDugoutReport #PeteCrowArmstrong #ShoheiOhtani #NLMVPRace #DodgersOwnership #MarkWalter #BlackBaseball #PennantRace #MLB #Baseball #SportsPodcast #ChasersNation #NLWildCard #YankeesOrioles

🎙️🔥 AS HEARD ON SIRIUSXM — Sports Chasers hits the national airwaves! Sports Chasers Founder & Host Kevin L. Warren was invited by veteran national radio host Gerald Brown to join him on SiriusXM's Mad Dog Sports Radio for an objective, no-narrative breakdown of one of the wildest NBA free agency periods in recent memory. Big thanks to Gerald Brown for the invitation and the platform. 🙏 🏀 ON THIS SEGMENT: - The Jaylen Brown blockbuster & Boston's reset - LeBron James's next move - Ja Morant to Portland - The second-apron shakeup reshaping the entire league Independent. No narratives. No hot takes. Just the truth of the game — now on a national stage. 🗽 🌐 The full segment is also featured on our website — listen at https://sportschasers.net/about-us/ This is a milestone moment for Chasers Nation, and it's just the beginning. Consistency. Cadence. Credibility. The Real Sports Fan's HQ: Join the Chase. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK ⭐ Love the show: https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 Follow: https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ Feedback: https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 📍 STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Website: https://sportschasers.net/ 🤝 Affiliates & Partners: https://sportschaserspodcast.net/affiliate/ Be Good, Be Great, and Be Blessed. #ChasersNation #SportsChasers #SiriusXM #MadDogRadio #GeraldBrown #NBAFreeAgency #NBA #SportsMedia #SportsPodcast #NBATwitter

This Weekend Rewind opens with the Lakers' stunning $12.5B sale to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger, then rolls through an NFL training camp injury wave, fresh MLB power rankings, and the NBA's 2026-27 schedule release. ON THIS EPISODE: 🏀 Lakers sold AGAIN — Kushner & Iger's record $12.5B deal, Jeanie Buss's role in the transition, and the questions Pablo Torre is raising about how fast (and quietly) it came together 🏈 Jayden Daniels sends LSU a cease-and-desist over his old No. 5 — does a player really "own" a jersey number? 🚑 Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. suspended 8 games as an NFL-wide training camp injury wave piles up 💰 Fox locks up the 2026 World Baseball Classic, NBC keeps the Preakness, and the Cowboys lead a record $15B round of NFL valuations ⚾ CBS Power Rankings: Brewers on top, Dodgers sliding, and the Yankees adjusting to life without Aaron Judge 🏀 The NBA drops its 2026-27 schedule — LeBron's Sixers debut and the marquee Christmas Day slate 🏐 WNBA: the Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese debate that isn't going away ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Cold Open - Rapid Fire Headlines 1:16 Show Intro & Panel Roll Call (D-Dubbz Hosts) 2:07 Summer Heat Banter 3:32 Lakers $12.5B Sale Shockwaves 9:28 Pablo Torre Investigates the Lakers Deal 13:21 Jayden Daniels vs. LSU: No. 5 Jersey Drama 18:50 Falcons' James Pearce Jr. Suspension & Injuries 21:34 NFL Preseason Reality Check 23:51 Broadcast Rights: Fox & NBC Money Moves 28:34 NFL Roster Cutdown Deadline Shift 29:37 WWE Business Crossover with Front Office Sports 31:33 Cowboys Lead $15B NFL Valuation Rankings 38:11 NFL Injury Minefield Talk 38:54 Training Camp Injury Rundown 40:30 Should the NFL Scrap the Preseason? 42:15 Browns QB Battle: Watson vs. Sanders 46:35 More NFL QB Battle Storylines 47:26 Preseason Week 1 Scores Reality Check 49:21 NFL Honorable Mentions 50:52 MLB CBS Power Rankings Breakdown 53:12 Yankees Without Aaron Judge 56:11 Dodgers' August Slump Reminder 57:32 Kevin "The Closer" Joins the Show 1:01:28 NBA 2026-27 Schedule Release Nuggets 1:05:53 WNBA Debate: Caitlin Clark vs. Angel Reese 1:09:01 Parting Shots & Wrap-Up ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER Lakers' $12.5B Sale Shockwaves — 3:32 The panel breaks down Mark Walter flipping the Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record $12.5B, just 14 months after buying the team from the Buss family. They get into what Jeanie Buss staying on as governor means for the transition, and the questions being raised about how quickly — and quietly — the deal came together. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate Love the show: lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Follow the show: followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Send us feedback: podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. The Real Sports Fan's HQ: Join the Chase. #LakersSale #NFLInjuries #SportsChasers #JaydenDaniels #FalconsNFL #MLBPowerRankings #NBASchedule #WNBA #DodgersSlump #BrewersBaseball #ChasersNation #WeekendRewind #NFL #MLB #SportsPodcast

Journalist. Podcaster. Network founder. Warren Shaw joins Kevin L. Warren to explain how 19 Media Group and The Baseline NBA Podcast were actually built — cold calls, credential hustles, and a COVID-era decision that changed everything. 🎙️ Kevin L. Warren hosts Warren Shaw — Co-Founder of 19 Media Group, host of Dope Interviews, and co-host of The Baseline NBA Podcast — for a wide-ranging conversation on breaking into NBA journalism, launching a media network from frustration into something authentic, and why he still measures success by integrity, not metrics. 📋 ON THIS EPISODE: 🤝 A PodFest friendship that turned into a business partnership ✍️ Breaking into journalism through cold outreach and rejection 🏀 The Orlando Magic credential grind that taught him the business 📡 Why 19 Media Group was born out of frustration during COVID 🎯 How he lands big-name guests for Dope Interviews 📈 What's next for Baseline's milestone 15th season ⚡ A lightning round on fandoms, artists, and dream guests ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Meet Warren Shaw 0:57 Show Welcome and Housekeeping 2:04 PodFest Friendship Origin 6:03 Childhood Bond With Kyle 8:30 Breaking Into Journalism 11:29 Handling Rejection and Grind 13:06 Orlando Magic Credential Hustle 16:09 Journalism Lessons for Podcasters 18:12 From Writing to Podcasting 22:10 Launching 19 Media Group 24:25 Network Shows and Lineup 27:42 Consistency and Leadership Challenges 31:17 Human First Networking Mindset 32:56 Grace and Empathy 33:42 Defining Real Success 35:57 Landing Big Guests 39:12 Why Dope Interviews 42:26 Cadence and Balance 44:01 Interviews That Surprised 49:40 Baseline Season 15 Plans 51:17 Segments Nostalgia and Debates 56:37 Lightning Round Favorites 1:01:32 Dream Guests and Integrity 1:04:24 Closing Salutes ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: "Launching 19 Media Group" (22:10) — the real, unfiltered origin story of the network, born from frustration and built on integrity. 🔗 MORE FROM WARREN SHAW & 19 MEDIA GROUP: 📰 Read his feature on Bold Journey: boldjourney.com/meet-warren-shaw/ 🐦 Follow him on X: x.com/TheWarrenShaw 🌐 Explore 19 Media Group: 19mediagroup.com 🎧 Listen to Dope Interviews on iHeart: iheart.com/podcast/53-dope-interviews-84807034 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate Love the show: lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Follow the show: followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Send us feedback: podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Music: "Egg Rollz" by Jobii — licensed via Epidemic Sound Intro/Outro Video Production: Kevin L. Warren #SportsChasers #WarrenShaw #19MediaGroup #TheBaselineNBAPodcast #DopeInterviews #TheInterviewSessions #NBAPodcast #SportsMedia #PodcastLife #ChasersNation

🎙️ WEEKEND REWIND RETURNS — Episode 539 The Sports Chasers are back after a month off, and Kevin L. Warren, D-Dubbz, The D.A., and The Angry1ne came loaded. The NBA is investigating whether the Clippers used outside arrangements to circumvent the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard — and it's already delayed a reported trade back to Toronto. 🚨🏀 📌 ON THIS EPISODE: 📺 Fox is pumping the brakes on renegotiating its ~$2.25B/year NFL rights deal until closer to 2028-2030 🏈 Renewed debate over a 20-team College Football Playoff — workload, diluted regular seasons, and Notre Dame's automatic-bid access 🚨 The Kawhi Leonard / Clippers salary-cap circumvention investigation 🏆 A full breakdown of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 — Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, Roger Craig — plus a 2027 watch list 🏟️ Criticism of the Bills' new $2.1B stadium design and roof ⚾ MLB Power Rankings, including the Dodgers' ongoing slump 🏀 The WNBA opening talks on transgender eligibility standards following Sophie Cunningham's public comments Objective analysis. Real debate. Zero narratives. This is Chasers Nation. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 🎙️ Weekend Rewind Returns 01:25 📢 Housekeeping & Milestones 02:30 👥 Meet the Crew 04:47 📺 NFL TV Rights Debate 11:35 🏈 CFP Expansion Pushback (20 Teams?) 24:33 🍀 Notre Dame's Special Access 25:37 🚨 Kawhi Leonard Clippers Cap Investigation 34:21 🏆 Hall of Fame Class Spotlight 43:08 😂 Vinatieri Roasts Peyton 44:05 🤔 Kuechly Hall Debate 46:42 👀 2027 HOF Class Preview 49:00 ⚖️ Cam Newton & AB Cases 53:56 🗳️ First-Ballot Arguments 58:08 📊 QB Resume Breakdown 01:05:54 🏈 Football Is Back 01:07:30 🎓 Carson Beck Preseason Check 01:12:55 🏜️ Cardinals Outlook & Injuries 01:14:24 🏟️ Bills Stadium Backlash 01:21:19 💵 Vote With Your Dollars 01:21:44 🎮 Stop Buying Madden 01:23:24 🏟️ Bills Stadium Roof Debate 01:25:53 ⚾ MLB Power Rankings (Dodgers Slump) 01:27:42 🏀 WNBA Trans Policy Debate 01:39:06 ⚖️ Safety & Fairness Focus 01:50:33 📰 Press Access & Accountability 01:52:13 🎬 Final Thoughts & Sign Off ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER 🚨 Kawhi Leonard's Cap Circumvention Investigation Explained — 25:37 The crew breaks down the NBA's active investigation into allegations that the Clippers used outside arrangements to circumvent the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard — and why it's already stalling a reported trade back to Toronto. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate Love the show: lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Follow the show: followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b Send us feedback: podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #KawhiLeonard #ClippersInvestigation #SportsChasers #NBA #NFL #CollegeFootballPlayoff #ProFootballHOF #WNBA #WeekendRewind #MLB #Dodgers #BillsStadium #Raptors #SalaryCap #SportsPodcast

Tarik Skubal's stunning trade from Detroit to the Dodgers has MLB's parity debate boiling over. Host Kevin L. Warren, MLB Resident Expert Alvin "Cincinnati Al" Clawson, D-Dubbz, and The D.A. break down why L.A. needed Skubal, whether Detroit's timing made sense, and if baseball's competitive balance problem is real — or if it's time for fans to stop blaming the Dodgers for legally winning. The crew also reviews the Cubs' deadline masterclass (Gausman, Clay Holmes), Luis Arraez joining Philadelphia, Adley Rutschman's move to Boston, and a full Yankees shake-up: George Lombard Jr.'s debut and Anthony Volpe's demotion. It closes with MLB's push for a hard salary cap and floor ahead of the December 2026 CBA deadline, NFL money vs. MLB money, and whether "Level The Playing Field" is fair messaging or propaganda. 👉 HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: "Are MLB Owners Scamming Fans? The Salary Cap Fight, Unpacked" ⏱️ 56:39 The panel turns sharply on MLB's own ad campaign, arguing owners are using real payroll gaps — highlighted by the Skubal trade — to sell fans on a hard cap that critics say mostly protects ownership profit. ⏱️ FULL CHAPTERS: ⚾ 00:00 – Skubal Trade Shockwave 🎙️ 02:19 – Show Returns & Panel Introductions 🔥 05:39 – Why the Dodgers Needed Skubal 😤 07:42 – Parity Debate: "Stop Crying" 🐻 15:52 – Cubs' Deadline Masterclass (Gausman, Clay Holmes) 🔴 18:48 – Phillies Add Luis Arraez 🧢 19:52 – Red Sox Land Adley Rutschman 🗽 21:52 – Yankees Injuries & Outlook ⚡ 25:04 – Lombard's Debut vs. Volpe Debate 🌊 36:33 – Padres Push for the Wild Card 🏆 39:18 – NL Wild Card Race Breakdown 🔵 39:48 – More Phillies Deadline Moves 🐯 40:35 – Detroit's Skubal Decision, Debated 💰 42:49 – MLB's Salary Cap Fight 🎰 48:02 – "Scratch-Off" Chaos 🏈 50:20 – NFL Money vs. MLB Money 😡 56:39 – Are Owners Scamming Fans? 💸 01:02:51 – Dodgers' Luxury Tax Spending 👑 01:07:19 – Dynasties & Villains 🎤 01:08:51 – Parting Shots ✅ 01:18:01 – Final Sign-Off 🌐 Website: sportschasers.net 🛒 Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com 🤝 Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧

Tanya Hughes, the "Mother of NIL," on Suddenly CEO and Why Every Family Needs a Gameplan Host Kevin L. Warren sits down with 1992 U.S. Olympian and four-time NCAA champion Tanya Hughes — a former Fortune 500 leader at IBM, FIS Global, and Guidehouse, now founder of SportsPreneurs — for a deep dive into the business side of NIL that most families never see coming. Hughes explains how her Olympic career shaped her approach to legacy and leadership, walks through NIL's legal history from the Ed O'Bannon case to the NCAA's July 2021 interim rule, and delivers a hard truth: NIL income is taxable 1099 income — including a surprise tax form tied to her own son's NIL benefits. She breaks down the most common contract mistakes families make, why every NIL athlete needs a "Parent GM," institutional NIL payments under the House settlement, transfer portal risks, and previews her book "Suddenly CEO: From Student-Athlete to Startup CEO, The NIL Gameplan™," releasing August 4. 📖 GET THE BOOK — "Suddenly CEO: From Student-Athlete to Startup CEO, The NIL Gameplan™" 👉 sportspreneurs.com/suddenly-ceo ⭐ HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER: "NIL Taxes And 1099 Shock" — 21:36 Tanya reveals the tax reality most NIL families never expect: NIL money is taxable 1099 income, and she shares the moment it hit home personally through her own son's experience. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 📩 CONNECT WITH TANYA HUGHES: Email: tanya@sportspreneurs.com Website: www.sportspreneurs.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tanyayhughes Get "Suddenly CEO": sportspreneurs.com/suddenly-ceo 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: 🎵 Music: "Egg Rollz" by Jobii, via Epidemic Sound. Music Production: Kevin L. Warren Intro/Outro Video Production: Kevin L. Warren #NIL #TanyaHughes #SportsChasers #SuddenlyCEO #SportsPodcast

MLB's trade deadline is 13 days out, and the Tigers' Tarik Skubal decision could define their season. Sports Chasers breaks down the deadline, Yankees injuries & the Dodgers' grip on October. The Sports Chasers return a day early for a focused MLB rundown after the All-Star break — Jordan Walker's Home Run Derby win, an honest conversation on Black representation in baseball, the Tarik Skubal trade deadline debate, Yankees injuries, Boston's 14-game win streak, and why the Dodgers remain the standard nobody else in baseball can match. 🎯 HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER "The Skubal Decision" — 20:20 Detroit has been red-hot in July, but with the Aug. 3 deadline closing in, the panel debates whether the Tigers should sell their ace anyway — and which contenders (Tampa Bay, Milwaukee, the Dodgers) make the most sense as landing spots. The Real Sports Fan's HQ: Join the Chase. 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 🎬 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Narration: Ken Marsiglia Intro "Super Bowl" · Outro "Buss Down" — licensed via Epidemic Sound Music Production: Darrell L. Warren Intro/Outro Video: Azad S. #TarikSkubal #AaronJudge #SportsChasers #DetroitTigers #MLBTradeDeadline #NewYorkYankees #BostonRedSox #LosAngelesDodgers #ShoheiOhtani #JordanWalker #MLB #ChasersNation #SportsPodcast #BaseballPodcast #TradeDeadline

World Cup reaction, the Shakur Stevenson–Zuffa Boxing shakeup, and a frozen Kawhi Leonard trade headline a loaded Sports Chasers summer-break episode. Kevin L. Warren, D-Dubbz & The D.A. keep it objective — no narratives, no hot takes. ON THIS EPISODE: ⚾ A Guardians rookie tosses a live ball into the stands after losing the count — a mental-focus lesson ⚽ World Cup roundup: France beats Morocco 2-0 + Messi's stoppage-time magic 💰 How pay-to-play clubs are holding U.S. soccer back 🥊 Shakur Stevenson joins Zuffa Boxing — belts, opponents & Dana White's one-champion vision 🌱 FIFA's grass-over-turf move & the NFL safety debate 🧊 Kawhi's Raptors trade frozen by a Clippers investigation 🗽 Knicks moves & the second-apron reality, plus the LeBron circus ⭐ FEATURED MOMENT 🥊 Shakur Stevenson Signs With Zuffa Boxing — The Shakeup Explained (28:28) The crew breaks down what Shakur's move to Zuffa means for his WBO title, his next opponents, and boxing's fractured belt system under Dana White's single-champion vision — the story that could reshape the sport. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION We want to hear from YOU and continue building the Sports Chasers community. Your support helps us grow, improve, and keep delivering objective, no-narrative sports conversations every week. ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🙏 Thank you for rocking with us and helping grow Chasers Nation. Join the Chase. Enjoy the Chase. 🏁🎧 📍 STAY CONNECTED: Website: sportschasers.net Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com Affiliates & Partners: sportschasers.net/affiliate The Real Sports Fan's HQ: Join the Chase. #WorldCup #ShakurStevenson #SportsChasers #Kawhi #Messi #ZuffaBoxing #NBARumors #Knicks #FrancevsMorocco #GrassVsTurf #SummerLeague #Boxing #NBA #ChasersNation #SportsPodcast

On this Tuesday edition of The Chasers Dugout Report, the panel breaks down Junior Caminero's historic power surge — the Rays third baseman, now 23, became the youngest player in MLB history to homer in six straight games (surpassing Ken Griffey Jr.), part of an 11-home-run stretch across 11 games dating back to June 23. Alvin Clawson makes the case for him as the best third baseman in baseball right now. The crew also unpacks a report that seven MLB umpires — including CB Bucknor and Laz Díaz — accepted buyouts to retire after the 2026 season, with the automated ball-strike (ABS) Challenge System and rising public scrutiny cited as key factors. Expect a real debate on accountability, ego, and preserving the human element behind the plate. 🎧 HIGHLIGHTED CHAPTER 📍 27:39 — "Caminero's Historic Homer Tear" The panel breaks down exactly how rare this power stretch is, comparing it to the game's all-time greats and explaining what it means for the Rays' AL East push heading into the All-Star break. Also on deck: shifting MLB standings, Anthony Volpe's struggles and the Yankees' shortstop shakeup, Aaron Boone under fire, the Giancarlo Stanton contract situation, early trade deadline buzz, All-Star snub debates, the MLB Draft and Home Run Derby calendar, and the HBCU Swingman Classic founded by Ken Griffey Jr. 🎙️ HOSTED & MODERATED BY: Kevin L. Warren 🎙️ FEATURING: Alvin Clawson, MLB Resident Insider & #1 Contributor 🎙️ CO-HOSTS: Darrell "D-Dubbz" Warren · Dorian "The D.A." Albritton Sr. · James "The Angry1ne" Warren The Real Sports Fan's HQ. Join the Chase. No narratives. No hot takes. Verified facts only. 🔔 SUPPORT • FOLLOW • FEEDBACK – CHASERS NATION ⭐ LOVE THE PODCAST 👉 https://lovethepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔔 FOLLOW THE PODCAST 👉 https://followthepodcast.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🎙️ PODCAST FEEDBACK 👉 https://podcastfeedback.com/678c0f38d21e0cd429a48a1b 🔗 LINKS 🌐 Website: sportschasers.net · 🛒 Merch: 1800tshirts.chipply.com/sportschaserspodcast · 🤝 Affiliates: sportschasers.net/affiliate 🎼 Narration: Ken Marsiglia · Intro Music: "Super Bowl" · Outro Music: "Buss Down" · Licensed via Epidemic Sound · Music Producer: Darrell L. Warren · Intro & Outro Video: Azad S. #MLB #JuniorCaminero #SportsChasers #TampaBayRays #ABSChallengeSystem #MLBUmpires #AnthonyVolpe #YankeesBaseball #MLBTradeDeadline #AllStarGame2026 #ChasersDugoutReport #KenGriffeyJr #MLBStandings #SportsPodcast #ChasersNation