SportsIQ with Larry Smith

On today’s SportsIQ , Larry Smith breaks down the latest drama across sports: 🏀 NBA Playoffs shake up as Knicks stun Celtics, Nuggets down OKC, and injury-laden Cavs try to regroup. Guest Evan Dammarell joins to break down Cleveland’s uphill battle against the Pacers. ⚾ MLB deep dive with Kyle Glaser of Foul Territory TV — surprising Mets pitching, Orioles’ misfires, and NL East/West races heati...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith covers a jam-packed weekend in sports: 🏀 NBA Playoffs Heat Up — Indiana Pacers stun the Cavs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semis with red-hot three-point shooting and clutch play from Tyrese Haliburton and Benedict Mathurin. Beat writer Dustin Dopirak (Indy Star) breaks down the Pacers' overlooked pedigree, playoff experience, and the rising stardom of H...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith checks in from Atlanta ahead of a packed weekend in sports: 🏀 The WNBA preseason tips off with Paige Bueckers debuting and stars returning to Notre Dame. 🐎 Kentucky Derby preview: Bob Baffert's only horse left in the field, late scratches shake things up, and Citizen Bull draws post one. 🏀 NBA Playoffs chaos — Knicks survive thanks to Jalen Brunson’s heroics...

On today’s SportsIQ , Larry Smith covers a packed sports Thursday: 🏈 NFL Draft fallout continues as Shedeur Sanders’ prank call drama escalates, Cam Ward is named Tennessee’s QB1, and the Browns cash in on the top rookie jersey before he’s even been assigned a number. Nick Suss from The Tennessean joins Larry to break down the Titans' huge bet on Ward, the franchise’s quarterback history, and...

It’s a full-throttle Tuesday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith ! 🐎 Horse racing analyst Kevin Kilroy joins us live from Churchill Downs to preview the 151st Kentucky Derby . From muddy-track myths to long-shot legends, Kevin explains how these 3-year-old thoroughbreds earn their way into the starting gate—and why Burnham Square is the horse to watch. 🏈 NFL Draft fallout continues! Walter Cherepinsky...

On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith unpacks a massive sports weekend! 🏈 John Kosko from Pro Football Focus joins to break down the biggest 2025 NFL Draft surprises, including Shedeur Sanders’ shocking fall to the Cleveland Browns and the Giants’ bold move for Jackson Dart. We look at draft winners like the Cardinals, question marks like the Steelers, and teams that reshaped their future. 🏇 Larry pr...

It’s Draft weekend, and SportsIQ is on top of it all! Larry Smith breaks down Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft—including Cam Ward going No. 1, Travis Hunter’s surprise landing spot, and Shaduer Sanders’ unexpected slide. CBS 58’s Lance Allen joins live from Green Bay, where over 200,000 fans packed the scene. Also, CBS Sports NHL writer Chris Bengel breaks down wild Stanley Cup playoff storylines—fro...

🏌️‍♂️ Lead Story: Golfing Greatness in the Midwest Illinois Men's Golf Coach Mike Small joins the show as the Illini head into the Big Ten Championship in Baltimore. With 13 Big Ten titles in the last 15 years, Small reflects on leading a young, travel-tested team and the mental focus required to finish strong. Plus, a preview of the NCAA Regional headed to Urbana’s Atkins Golf Club in May. ⛳...

The quarterback carousel continues... and Larry Smith breaks it all down with SEC insider Cole Thompson on today’s SportsIQ : 🏈 Tennessee Vols Drama: Former 5-star QB Nico Iamaleava walks out before the spring game and transfers to UCLA In a wild twist, UCLA QB Joey Aguilar flips to Tennessee days later Why it’s a new low for NIL negotiations — and how Tennessee might’ve done the sport a favor by...

NBA Playoffs are here , and SportsIQ with Larry Smith breaks down all the weekend’s action with insights from inside both No. 1 seeds: ✅ Oklahoma City Thunder made history with a 51-point blowout — we go deep with Thunder insider Joe Mussatto from The Oklahoman ✅ Cleveland Cavaliers flex their firepower behind Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland & Ty Jerome ✅ Why OKC’s blueprint works — and wh...

It's Friday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith , and we’re wrapping the week with wall-to-wall coverage of the sports world’s biggest stories: 🏒 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview – CBS Sports NHL insiders Chris Bengel and Austin Nivison break down every angle: Can Ovechkin carry the Capitals on one more run? Will Toronto finally break through? Is Tampa Bay built for one last push? Can Canada reclaim the...

On this Thursday edition of SportsIQ with Larry Smith , we break down a week full of shakeups and stunners across the sports world: 🏀 Kings Collapse – Sacramento melts down in the Play-In and fires head coach Mike Brown and GM Monte McNair. Doug Christie’s emotional press conference tells the full story. 🏈 Oklahoma Reloads – Ryan Chapman of Sooners on SI joins the show to unpack Brent Venables&#...

It’s a show for the ladies… and the sports diehards! On this April 16th episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith , we break down the fast-approaching WNBA season with studio analyst Meghan McEwen (ION, Big Ten Network). From Paige Bueckers to Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark to Haley Van Lith, we dig into the wild draft, surprise picks, and the new era of the league. Then, we head west as Michelle Gardner o...

College sports are spinning fast — and SportsIQ is here to break it all down. 🏈 NIL Transfer Portal Madness Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney joins Larry Smith to dissect the exploding NIL market, insane transfer portal demands, and why some players are getting burned by bad agent advice. 🏀 WNBA Draft Fallout The 2024 WNBA Draft delivered fireworks. Paige Bueckers goes #1, ticket prices double,...

It’s a massive Monday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith! 🏌️‍♂️ Rory McIlroy finally gets his green jacket —Larry breaks down one of the most emotional Masters wins in recent memory with CBS Sports’ Robbie Kalland. From Amen Corner anxiety to wedge-shot redemption, this is Rory's Road to the Grand Slam . 🏈 NIL Gone Wild: Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava exits after a contract standoff, shaking the colle...

In this jam-packed Friday episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith , we hit every major sports headline to set you up for the weekend: 🏌️‍♂️ The Masters 2025 is in full swing—Larry shares a must-hear behind-the-scenes story about the time he landed in “Masters Jail” at Augusta National . ⚾️ MLB News : CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder breaks down the torpedo bat controversy , discusses Aaron Judge’s Yankees le...

It's Masters Week and SportsIQ with Larry Smith dives deep into golf's grandest stage! Legendary author and golf insider C urt Sampson joins the show to reflect on Augusta’s mystique, Tiger's enduring legacy, Rory’s pursuit of the green jacket, and what LIV’s shadow means for the future of the game. Then we pivot to college hoops! Texas A&M play-by-play voice Andrew Monaco stops by...

It’s Masters Week , and Larry is in peak form, serving up a jam-packed SportsIQ with expert guests, hot takes, and compelling conversation. First, Slate writer and Split Zone Duo podcast co-host Alex Kirshner joins the show to unpack Florida’s gritty run to the national title and the ripple effects of the transfer portal era . What does the Gators’ win mean for the future of college hoops? And is...

It’s Championship Tuesday on SportsIQ ! 🏆 🏀 Florida stuns Houston 65–63 to win their third national title! Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro break it all down—Todd Golden’s rapid rise, clutch plays, and what this win means for the Gators. 🏌️‍♂️ Then NBC Sports’ Dan Hicks joins the show to talk Masters Week : Why the Masters is golf’s most special event His favorite Augusta memories Who to wa...

It’s a MONSTER Monday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith — we’re covering all the top stories in sports and breaking it down with expert insight and big-time guests. 🏒 NHL: Alexander Ovechkin becomes the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, passing Wayne Gretzky with goal No. 895. Hear the call and the historic impact of the moment. 🏀 Women’s NCAA: UConn wipes out defending champs South Carolina to win...

🏀 It’s Final Four Weekend — and SportsIQ is locked in! On Today’s Show with Larry Smith: 🔹 South Carolina’s Silent Swagger Greenville News' Lulu Kesin breaks down the Gamecocks’ path to redemption, the leadership of Dawn Staley, and why South Carolina’s “team-first” vibe might be their secret weapon in Tampa. 🔹 The UConn-UCLA Showdown CBS Sports’ Isabel Gonzalez joins from Tampa to preview...

🎙️ Final Four Fever & Big-Time Breakdown On this Thursday edition of SportsIQ, Larry Smith sets the stage for Final Four weekend in San Antonio with expert insights and compelling storylines. 🟠 Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com joins to talk about Florida's magical tournament run, Walter Clayton Jr.’s heroics, and head coach Todd Golden’s team-building philosophy. 🐅 Peter Rauterkus of AL....

We’re past April Fools, and there’s no fooling around as Larry brings you a jam-packed episode of Sports IQ . It’s Final Four week, and we’ve got wall-to-wall coverage featuring two of the hottest teams in college hoops: the Florida Gators and Duke Blue Devils. 📰 Headlines & Highlights: Ovi Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 891 — now just 4 shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. Dod...

On this episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith — no April Fools here, just wall-to-wall college sports coverage! 🏀 Women's Final Four Breakdown CBS Sports reporter Isabel Gonzalez joins us from Spokane with firsthand insight into the Women's NCAA Tournament. She and Larry dive deep into: UConn’s run and Paige Bueckers’ dominance Juju Watkins’ heartbreaking injury and USC’s valiant effort So...

Episode Summary: On this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , it's all about March Madness mayhem—from buzzer-beaters to backroom drama. Larry breaks down the historic men's and women's Final Four lineups, digs into the wildest coaching saga of the year with Maryland’s Kevin Willard jumping ship to Villanova, and welcomes back frequent guest Colin McNamara of the Testudo Times to un...