SportsIQ with Larry Smith

🏀 NBA Finals – The Oklahoma City Thunder take a 3–2 series lead with Jalen Williams dropping 40, while the Pacers try to extend the series. What’s next for Tyrese Haliburton and the rise of small-market contenders? 🏒 Stanley Cup Finals – Game 6 looms large as the Panthers aim to clinch a second straight title. CBS Sports’ Chris Bengel joins to break down Florida’s depth, Edmonton’s goaltending w...

⛳ US Open Drama — JJ Spaun delivers a stunning comeback at Oakmont to win his first major on Father’s Day, surviving wild weather and mental hurdles. CBS Sports’ Robbie Kalland joins the show to break down the soggy chaos, Spaun’s legendary finish, and Phil Mickelson’s poetic heartbreak. 🏀 NBA Finals Heat Up — OKC edges Indy in Game 4, but the Pacers aren’t done yet. Hear from both locker rooms...

🏈 The long-awaited NIL House settlement is finally approved, kicking off a new era in college athletics starting July 1. Guests Matt Brown (ExtraPointsMB.com) and sports law professor Michael Leroy break down the implications of revenue sharing, salary caps, and the uncertain future of athlete compensation. Discover how schools plan to allocate limited NIL budgets and what legal battles lie ahead...

🏒 Stanley Cup Finals Game 4 preview — Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers. CBS Sports’ Austin Nivison breaks down Florida’s defense strategy, key player matchups, and the mental toughness needed for the Oilers to bounce back. 🏀 WNBA season update with Howard Megdal, founder of The Next Women’s Basketball Newsroom and author of the upcoming book Becoming Caitlyn Clark . They discuss rising stars...

🏈 We break down the landmark house settlement reshaping college athletics — what it means for player compensation, enforcement, and the future of college sports compliance with expert Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports. 🏈 Louisville steals a top recruiter from rival Kentucky in a move that could reshape recruiting dynamics in the ACC and SEC. We discuss the implications with producer Tony Cordaro....

🏈 Aaron Rodgers Joins the Steelers – After months of speculation, it’s official: Aaron Rodgers is headed to Pittsburgh. Ray Fittipaldo (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) breaks down what this means for the Steelers’ offense, their WR depth concerns, and how fans are reacting to the 41-year-old QB entering camp. 🥎 Texas Wins Women’s College World Series – Yahoo Sports’ Lo Yarnall joins to reflect on Texas...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith dives into a busy day across the sports world: 🏀 NBA Playoffs : Indiana Pacers stun the Thunder in Game 1 despite 19 first-half turnovers. Tyrese Haliburton delivers late-game magic as OKC falters down the stretch. 🏈 College Football : Georgia beat writer Marc Weiszer joins to discuss Gunnar Stockton’s rise, Georgia’s offensive line overhaul, NIL depth challenges...

On today’s SportsIQ , Larry Smith breaks down a stacked sports news day: 🏀 CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbish previews the NBA Finals — Thunder vs. Pacers. Can Indiana keep up with OKC’s suffocating defense and depth? Is this the start of a new NBA dynasty? 🏈 College football spotlight with Sun Sentinel’s Adam Lichtenstein — how Miami’s NIL era and star QB transfers (Cam Ward, Carson Beck) have resurrec...

On today’s SportsIQ , Larry Smith dives into a jam-packed sports landscape: 🏒 Stanley Cup Finals — Chris Bengel of CBS Sports joins to preview the Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers. Can McDavid seal his legacy? Will the Cup finally return to Canada? Bengel offers his pick. 🥎 Women’s College World Series — Softball SI’s Maren Angus-Coombs breaks down the Texas vs. Texas Tech title series, Okla...

On today’s SportsIQ , Larry Smith sets the stage for a surprising NBA Finals matchup between Indiana and Oklahoma City. 🏀 NBA Finals Preview : Pacers beat writer Dustin Dopirak (Indianapolis Star) breaks down Jarris Walker’s injury, Rick Carlisle’s deep rotation strategy, and how Indiana’s stamina has been its secret weapon this postseason. ⚡ Thunder Talk : SGA and Coach Mark Daigneault speak on...

On today’s SportsIQ , Larry Smith tackles a jam-packed day in sports with standout guests and storylines: 🏈 College Spotlight: Cooper Perkins ( Believe in USC Podcast ) dissects USC’s off-season — recruiting momentum, behind-the-scenes shakeups, and whether the Trojans are built to win in the Big Ten. Will USC-Notre Dame survive realignment? Perkins explains the high-stakes negotiation from both...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith hosts a wide-ranging episode covering hockey’s biggest stories, NFL rookie headlines, and Olympic ambitions: 🏒 Dallas Stars Drop Game 3 – Will Connerly joins the show to break down the Stars’ 5–1 loss to the Oilers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final. He discusses what went wrong, how Jake Oettinger and Jason Robertson have performed, and whether Dallas can...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith breaks down a massive night in sports: 🏀 NBA Playoffs : Tyrese Halliburton leads the Pacers to a pivotal Game 4 win over the Knicks with 32 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds—and zero turnovers. Hear what he had to say after one of the cleanest triple-doubles in NBA history. 🏒 Stanley Cup Push : The Oilers and Panthers are each one win away from advancing to the Fin...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith returns from the long weekend with a packed slate of sports insights and sharp commentary: 🏀 NBA Playoffs heat up as the Thunder go up 3–1 on the Timberwolves — but is Terrence Shannon Jr. being overlooked by Minnesota’s rotation? Plus, the Knicks claw back in a wild Game 4 against Indiana. 🏒 NHL action sees Carolina snap a brutal conference finals losing streak,...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith covers the latest headlines across pro and college sports: 🏀 NBA Playoffs: Knicks collapse in Game 1 as Aaron Nesmith and Tyrese Halliburton ignite a Pacers comeback. Jasmine Wimbish of CBS Sports joins to break down the budding rivalry, Brunson’s brilliance, and OKC’s clampdown on Minnesota. 🏒 NHL: Sam Nestler reports on the Dallas Stars’ jaw-dropping third-peri...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith dives into a jam-packed May sports lineup: 🥎 NCAA Softball Super Regionals shakeup — Liberty’s stunner over Texas A&M, mid-major magic, and why Nebraska’s Jordy Ball may be the sport’s next icon. Guests Maren Angus Coombs (Sports Illustrated) and Lo Yarnell (Yahoo Sports) break it all down with in-depth insight and passion. 🏀 NBA Conference Finals kick off —...

On today’s SportsIQ , Larry Smith takes listeners on a world tour of sports headlines: 🎾 French Open Preview — ATP reporter Sam Jacot breaks down the men’s and women’s favorites heading into Roland Garros. Alcaraz vs. Sinner, Swiatek vs. Gauff, and why clay is the great equalizer. 🏈 Colorado Football Deep Dive — Boulder Daily Camera’s Brian Howell joins to unpack Deion Sanders’ evolving coaching...

On today’s SportsIQ with Larry Smith: 🏌️‍♂️ Scottie Scheffler dominates the PGA Championship, cruising to his third career major with a five-shot win at Quail Hollow. 🏈 Indiana Football ’s stunning rise under Curt Cignetti — Shannon Griffith (Hoosiers.com) joins to break down last year’s playoff run and why 2025 might be even better. 🏀 NBA Conference Finals are set with a major shake-up — no Cel...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith anchors from San Francisco ahead of the WNBA season opener, as the Golden State Valkyries debut and Paige Bueckers makes her pro debut for Dallas. 🏀 NBA Playoffs heat up: Denver forces Game 7 vs. OKC, Knicks eye Conference Finals berth, Celtics battle injuries. 🏒 NHL Playoffs: Carolina upsets, Dallas stalls, conference finals shaping up. ⛳ PGA Championship updat...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith covers a packed Thursday in sports: 🏈 College football’s stadium race heats up with Northwestern’s nearly $1 billion stadium project. Wildcats play-by-play voice Dave Eanet joins to break down the vision, controversy, and what it means for Evanston and the Big Ten. 🏀 WNBA season tips off Friday night with seismic shifts in Phoenix as Diana Taurasi and Brittney Gr...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith covers a packed Wednesday sports slate: 🏀 WNBA season preview with Chicago Sky front and center. Brian Teague (Chicago State of Mind) joins to break down Angel Reese’s evolving role, Camilla Cardoso’s growth, and the return of Courtney Vandersloot as Chicago opens against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever this weekend. 🏈 NFL schedule leaks galore ahead of tonight’s o...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith covers a loaded sports slate: 🏀 NBA Playoffs Shake-Up Celtics in big trouble as Jayson Tatum suffers a devastating leg injury — what it means for Boston’s title hopes. Warriors face elimination without Steph Curry. Dallas stuns the NBA Draft Lottery with just a 1.8% chance — Cooper Flagg era begins? Plus, key matchups tonight in both the NBA and NHL Playoffs. 🏒 S...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith checks in while celebrating his son’s graduation as Producer Tony leads a jam-packed Monday sports rundown: 🏀 NBA Playoff madness as Indiana buries Cleveland with a 41-point halftime lead, Oklahoma City wins an ugly one vs. Denver, and Larry previews tonight's pivotal matchups with the Knicks and Celtics. 🏒 NHL Playoffs heat up: Dallas Stars take control, Flo...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith guides us into the weekend with a loaded lineup: 🏒 NHL Playoff breakdown with CBS Sports' Chris Bengel — Leafs heating up, Ovechkin’s quiet start, and why McDavid on national TV matters. 🥍 Patrick Stevens (USA Lacrosse Magazine) joins to preview the NCAA Lacrosse Championships — Cornell’s dominance, Big Ten contenders, and the wide-open Final Four field. 🏀 N...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith dives into a wild week in sports: 🏀 NBA Playoffs drama as the Nuggets steal Game 1 — Luca Evans (Denver Post) joins to break down Jokic’s leadership, veteran poise, and Thunder's missed opportunity. 🏀 Pacers win another thriller — Scott Agness (Fieldhouse Files) returns to explain Indiana’s late-game magic and how playoff experience is shaping the series. 🏈...