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Where should LeBron James finish his career? We rank the best fits among the reported contenders, debate the biggest NBA offseason moves so far, break down our Eastern Conference power rankings after free agency, and discuss the rookies we're most excited to watch at NBA Summer League. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

In this episode of the Sports Seriously Soccer Podcast, Jon Arnold and Lori Lindsey are reunited with Seth Vertelney. The three of them do a deep dive on how USMNT crashed out of the World Cup, and gave their thoughts on the rising stars who could be the NEXT Pulisic, Ream, Adams or McKennie. We give an analysis of Christian Pulisic's highly criticized World Cup Performance, and we look ahead to t...

Jon Arnold and Lori Lindsey hop on their mics after USMNT ugly 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Jon and Lori give their instant analysis of what went wrong for USA, and how Belgium managed to get the win, and move on to the quarterfinals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

USA TODAY's Callie Fin, Sam Cardona-Norberg, Meghan L. Hall, and Cydney Henderson sit down for another episode of the Sports Seriously Studio IX podcast to break down the Alyssa Thomas/Caitlin Clark situation and how the league is handling it, breaking down the WNBA All-Star starting roster, and chatting about the Liberty's win over the Aces in the 2026 Commissioner's Cup. See Privacy Policy at ht...

USA TODAY Sports' Jon Arnold reacts to Folarin Balogun's brilliant performance before a late red card ruled him out of the USMNT's Round of 16 showdown with Belgium. Jon also previews the massive matchup and what the Americans must do to advance. Plus, Seth Vertelney reports from the Bay Area with what players and Mauricio Pochettino had to say about Balogun's dismissal and the challenge of moving...

The USMNT heads into the knockout stage after a tough loss to Turkey. USA TODAY Sports' Jon Arnold and former USWNT midfielder Lori Lindsey break down the performance, Christian Pulisic's return, and the Round of 32 matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Jon and Lori are also joined by four-time World Cup veteran DaMarcus Beasley, who shares his perspective on the USMNT's mindset heading into the kn...

The Sports Seriously Soccer Podcast is back with another episode, this time sharing instant analysis of the United States' 2-0 win over Australia in the World Cup. From Alex Freeman's goal, to brilliant play by Sergino Dest, Jon Arnold, Lori Lindsey and Seth Vertelney break it all down. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...

In another episode of Sports Seriously the Studio IX podcast, Sam Cardona-Norberg, Callie Fin, and Meghan L. Hall break down the on-fire Liberty team, the Izzy Harrison/Angel Reese situation, and WNBA expansion to 50-game regular season. Plus interviews with Flau'jae Johnson talking about her first season in Seattle (and more) and Gabby Williams explains her decision to go to Golden State in free...

We have now seen every team play one game in the 2026 World Cup. It's time for some way too early predictions about which teams can go deep and which ones may struggle through the Group stage. Then we focus on Team USA and how Mauricio Pochettino's squad is preparing to take on Australia Friday afternoon. There are question marks around Christian Pulisic and we analyze how the team can move forwar...

With the 2026 NBA Draft approaching, we break down the top prospects, biggest roster needs and the most intriguing player-team fits. Which stars could hear their names called first, and where are the best landing spots? Here's everything you need to know before draft night. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...

Prince Grimes and Lorenzo Reyes recap the Knicks NBA Finals win, and take a look at where the Knicks and Spurs go from here. While both teams put up a great performance in the playoffs, will both teams keep their players? Or will they need to figure out new contracts for stars like Jalen Brunson? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

The Sports Seriously Soccer Podcast is back with another episode, this time sharing instant analysis of the United States' dominant performance over Paraguay in the World Cup. From Folorin Balogun's heroics, to Gio Reyna's late stunner -- Jon Arnold, Lori Lindsey and Seth Vertelney break it all down. Seth also shares an update on Christian Pulisic's health after coming off at halftime with an appa...

In this episode of the Studio IX Vodcast, Sam Cardona-Norberg, Callie Finical and Cydney Henderson breakdown the wild match between USWNT and Brazil earlier this week. We also hear from the star herself, Trinity Rodman, regarding what it was like to be out there and witness 8 red cards in a game. Then we end with a heartfelt conversation with Ashlyn Harris about her personal growth on and off the...

In this episode of the Sports Seriously Soccer Show, Jon Arnold, Lori Lindsey and Seth Vertelney give their final thoughts as the World Cup is about to kick off. They reveal their favorites to win it all, dark horse teams, and Lori takes us inside the mindset of players as they're waiting to take the pitch for the first time. We also talk to Christian Pulisic, star forward for the US Men's Nationa...

Welcome back to Sports Seriously NBA! In this episode, Prince Grimes and Lorenzo Reyes break down Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, where the Spurs stunned the Knicks and shifted the series momentum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In the latest episode of Hoops Hype: The Caitlin Clark Conversation, Christine Brennan sits down with Indy Star reporter Chloe Peterson and USA TODAY's Cydney Henderson to talk about the recent events that transpired with the Indiana Fever. They break down the viral video of Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White, and how Clark has been performing on the court. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

In another episode of Sports Seriously the Studio IX podcast, USAT's Sam Cardona-Norberg, Meghan L. Hall, and Callie Fin come back for another week of WNBA storylines. Meg has an interview with Paige Bueckers to talk all things Wings. The crew also breaks down the Caitlin Clark-Stephanie White trending video and what it may mean for the Fever, plus what could possibly be going wrong for the Phoeni...

USA TODAY Sports' Jon Arnold is joined by USMNT legends Landon Donovan and Jozy Altidore on the Sports Seriously Soccer Show to break down the U.S. Men's National Team's win over Senegal. The trio discusses key takeaways from the performance, standout players and what it means as the team continues its road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

The NBA Finals are set with Spurs vs Knicks. Wembanyama, Brunson and Karl Anthony Towns headline a matchup full of storylines. Prince Grimes and Lorenzo Reyes break down key matchups, X-factors and what each team must do to win. Plus, their predictions for how the series plays out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

On another episode of Sports Seriously the Studio IX podcast, Callie Fin alongside Sam Cardona-Norberg and Meghan L. Hall break down some of the best stars to keep an eye on during the WCWS, as well as a way-too-early prediction on who will win it all. Plus, they break down the current state of the New York Liberty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

USA TODAY Sports’ Jon Arnold and Seth Vertelney are joined by former USWNT player Lori Lindsey to react to the latest USMNT World Cup roster decisions and break down the scrutiny surrounding Mauricio Pochettino’s reported emails informing players whether or not they made the squad. The crew discusses the biggest surprises, toughest omissions and what the roster says about the direction of the team...

Welcome to another episode of The Caitlin Clark Conversation with Christine Brennan. Today, Christine welcomes sociologist and social activist Harry Edwards to join her and discuss the growth of the WNBA, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and the fight for equity in women’s sports. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

New York is rolling into the Finals. Can Brunson, KAT and a deep roster beat the West’s elite? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

On another episode of the Sports Seriously Studio IX podcast, Sam Cardona-Norberg, Meghan L. Hall, and Callie Fin talk about the top WNBA storylines, including Rickea Jackson's ACL injury and how Angel Reese played in last game against the Aces. Plus, Sam sits down with Golden State Valkyries president Jess Smith to talk about the growth of the team in just two short years. See Privacy Policy at h...

In this exclusive conversation, WNBA legend Taj McWilliams-Franklin and former WNBA President Donna Orender join Christine Brennan to talk about the league’s rapid growth, the impact of the new CBA, and the surge in attention driven by stars like Caitlin Clark. From playing for just $2,000 a month overseas to today’s multimillion-dollar contracts, they reflect on the early days of women’s basketba...