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World Cup Quarterfinals, Ivy League AI Cheating Scandals, and McGregor ReturnsThe World Cup quarterfinals are here, and we'll preview every matchup as the race to the championship intensifies. We also dive into one of the wildest headlines of the week, discuss the viral Ivy League AI cheating story after exam scores collapsed under in-person testing, and look ahead to Conor McGregor's return again...

The U.S. Men's National Team is heading home after a disappointing Round of 16 loss to Belgium. We break down what went wrong, from costly mistakes and sloppy play to the reality of where American soccer still stands on the global stage. We also discuss Belgium's viral Trump dance celebration, the first World Cup quarterfinals ever without Brazil, Germany, or Italy, Chase Briscoe's win in Chicago,...

The U.S. Men's National Team finally earned its first World Cup knockout-round victory since 2002, defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina with 10 men despite a highly debated red card. Now comes a massive showdown with Belgium—but without Folarin Balogun. We also dive into the NBA's wild offseason, including Boston's stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, LeBron James signaling his Lakers...

The NBA offseason explodes as LaMelo Ball is reportedly headed to the Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal that could reshape the Western Conference. We also break down the NCAA's sweeping new eligibility rules that effectively eliminate the traditional redshirt system, Michigan's historic NBA Draft night, and postseason changes for North Dakota State and Sacramento State. Plus, the latest on the se...

College sports got rocked as Dusty May reportedly leaves Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks, forcing the Wolverines into a sudden coaching change just months after a national championship run. We break down what comes next for Michigan, Oklahoma's improbable College World Series title after a mediocre SEC campaign, and a wild week of major moves across sports. Plus, Giannis heads to Miami in a bloc...

The UFC's White House event reportedly drew a staggering 150 million viewers and delivered plenty to talk about. We recap the fights, discuss the Knicks becoming the first NBA champions in years to accept a White House invitation, and explain why championship teams should make the visit regardless of who's in office. Plus, the Men's College World Series championship matchup is set, the U.S. Open h...

The Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and suddenly have all the momentum. The Stanley Cup Final continues to deliver with another overtime thriller as Carolina evened the series and Game 5 looms tonight. We also discuss Patrick Mahomes landing the NFL's first half-billion-dollar contract, the growing backlash to Brendan Sorsby's eligibility fight, the latest comments fro...

Denny Hamlin absolutely smoked the field at Michigan, Vegas and Carolina delivered an instant classic in double overtime, and the Knicks-Spurs series just got a whole lot more interesting after Wemby took over Game 3. Plus, Brendan Sorsby is somehow eligible after admitting to thousands of bets tied to his college career, Big Ten schools reportedly want nothing to do with Texas Tech, and the NCAA...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Knicks take care of business in game 1 vs. the Spurs https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2062373738566320174?s=20 Vegas Knights impress in game 1 win vs Hurricanes https://x.com/GoldenKnights/status/2062006106155524209?s=20 Know w...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Denny Hamlin gets the win at Nashville Speedway https://x.com/DirtyMoMedia/status/2061304734892294474?s=20 Stanley Cup Final is set, Game 1 Tuesday 8pm est on ABC https://x.com/NHL/status/2060582525672522025?s=20 NBA finals star...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Hoover Dam unveils massive United States flag and lighting for Road to 250 https://x.com/sports8/status/2059194600326414494?s=20 Things that did not exist the last time Knicks were in the finals https://x.com/JonErlichman/stat...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: OKC Thunder tie up series with Spurs 1-1 https://x.com/espn/status/2057298712783724561?s=20 Las Vegas Knights take game 1 in Western conference finals https://x.com/espn/status/2057294317140553985?s=20 Aaron Rodgers to retire...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Pizza Hut franchise owner brings back the 80s with 80 retro locations https://x.com/HustleBitch_/status/2056590181516316695?s=20 U.S. Bank/ Minnesota Vikings will host 2028 NFL draft https://x.com/Dust_Vikings/status/20563462...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Quinn Hughes on the Wild's loss https://x.com/Q_hughes43/status/2054902562365853967?s=20 First 2 college gameday locations of the year are set https://x.com/CollegeGameDay/status/2054311251992342932?s=20 Big 12 and ACC suppor...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Cignetti trolls Alabama with "Roll Tide" comments https://x.com/MLFootball/status/2053971083447947280?s=20 President Trump given jersey, ball, and helmet by Cignetti and Hoosiers https://x.com/Outkick/status/20539433272514765...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: QB Deshaun Watson leading Shedeur Sanders in Cleveland QB competition https://x.com/MySportsUpdate/status/2049533079690023352?s=20 Ravens sign Diego Pavia to 3 year deal ahead of mini-camp tryout https://x.com/NFL/status/2049...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Trump says impactful people are the ones targeted by assassination https://x.com/cspan/status/2048236412755976527?s=20 Dana White says Correspondent's dinner was "f*ckin awesome" https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/2048230069118570...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: ESPN launching sports trivia show, Joe Buck nearing deal to host https://x.com/NFL_DovKleiman/status/2046661144551510424?s=20 Country music star Morgan Wallen is donating $1.2 million to Gibbs High School (TN) to upgrade its...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: NFL Draft is this week, here is draft order https://x.com/brgridiron/status/2046231486047584544?s=20 Matt Fitzpatrick wins the RBC Heritage for the second time https://x.com/PGATOUR/status/2045990310946259006?s=20 Tyler Reddi...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:  Oklahoma principal tackles gunman/school shooter before he can do any harm https://x.com/RpsAgainstTrump/status/2044204015626465447?s=20 Jury finds that Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized ticketing market in...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Rory McIlroy Wins The Masters https://x.com/TheMasters/status/2043462728195490137?s=20 Ty Gibbs wins at Bristol https://x.com/NASCARInsights/status/2043456303767474201?s=20 NHL Playoff teams are set https://x.com/NHLPR/status...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Local story to start... A Family is suing youth sports organization in St. Johns County after kid hit in face at baseball tryouts https://sjcitizen.com/nocatee-family-sues-youth-sports-organization-after-kid-hit-with-fly-ball...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Dan Hurley struts his way through the arena pre-game https://x.com/yahoosports/status/2041294173874102664?s=42 Michigan wins college basketball national champion https://x.com/umichbball/status/2041355544045207792?s=20 Elliot...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Kid Rock talks about his encounter with U.S. military helicopters https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2039430616505057287?s=20  Which Hamburger is the best? https://x.com/TodayInSportsCo/status/2039498372885647745?s=20 Kirk Cousi...

Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est. SOCIALS:  https://linktr.ee/drewberquist WEBSITE:  https://AirItOutBro.com   #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:Chase Elliott wins CookOut 400 at Martinsville https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2038383248112292266?s=20 Top 10 finishers in Martinsville https://x.com/NASCARONFOX/status/2038673963803381839?s=20 NASCAR points standings after Marti...