The Balance

Tom Marquis welcomes Derek Vance from the Push to Pass Podcast for a fast-paced 30-minute IndyCar conversation following one of the biggest weekends of the season at Mid-Ohio. Arrow McLaren finally breaks through with a historic 1-2 finish as Pato O'Ward grabs his first victory of 2026, but the racing may not even be the biggest story. Scott Dixon's shocking departure from Chip Ganassi Racing has...

The group stage is over. Thirty-two remain. The pressure has officially arrived. Tom Marquis and Adam Jividen break down everything happening at the 2026 FIFA World Cup—from the United States winning its group, the knockout bracket taking shape, Cinderella stories, powerhouse disappointments, Lionel Messi's final World Cup run, the expanded 48-team format, and whether America can finally make a de...

Derik Vance from Push to Pass joins The Balance for a loaded Thursday Evening Drop as he officially helps steer our IndyCar coverage through the rest of the season. Tom Marquis and Derek break down one of the busiest weeks in the paddock: Christian Lundgaard’s stunning Road America comeback win and whether he’s becoming the new performance face of Arrow McLaren, Felix Rosenqvist’s decision to leav...

This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis welcomes back Tony Donohue of The Tony D Podcast to break down everything happening in IndyCar as the championship battle enters a critical stretch. The guys dive into:🏁 Josef Newgarden's huge victory at Gateway🏁 Alex Palou's march toward another championship🏁 David Malukas continuing to prove he belongs among IndyCar's elite🏁 Kyle Kirkwood's breakout...

The NASCAR season is heating up, and every lap matters as the playoff picture starts to take shape. This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Speedway Digest and The Balance's official NASCAR contributor. The guys break down:🏁 Denny Hamlin's championship pursuit🏁 Tyler Reddick's consistency and playoff chances🏁 The biggest surprises and disappointm...

The world is coming to the United States! This week on The Balance, host Tom Marquis welcomes back our partner in crime, Adam Jividen—the Great Prognosticator, super Browns fan, super Guardians fan, super Cavs fan, super Buckeyes fan, and one of the biggest soccer fans you'll ever meet. With the World Cup approaching, Adam breaks down everything you need to know: ⚽ How the World Cup works ⚽ Why...

Today we remember  Ned Jarrett, the legendary two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, Hall of Fame driver, and iconic broadcaster, passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home in Newton, North Carolina, on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the age of 93.  The NASCAR Cup Series heads to the lightning-fast Michigan International Speedway while the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series looks to continue one of...

The NASCAR Cup Series rolls into Music City, and there's no shortage of storylines. Host Tom Marquis  is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and The Balance's official NASCAR contributor, to break down everything happening at Nashville Superspeedway. The guys recap an emotional Coca-Cola 600 weekend that saw Daniel Suarez score a huge victory amid one of the most emotiona...

The greatest spectacle in racing delivered everything we could ask for—drama, emotion, heartbreak, and history. Host Tom Marquis  is joined by Tony Donahue of the Tony D Podcast and Unverified as they break down an unforgettable Indianapolis 500. Felix Rosenqvist finally captures IndyCar's biggest prize, cementing his place in Indianapolis 500 history. Meanwhile, David Malukas comes painfully clos...

The NBA Playoffs are absolutely cooking and we finally jump onto the hardwood! Host Tom Marquis  teams up with Adam Jividen — super Browns fan, super Cavs fan, super Guardians fan, super Buckeyes fan... basically a super fan of life and our partner in crime on The Balance. Today we break down the biggest stories in the NBA Playoffs, who the hottest teams are, who is under pressure, and whether the...

The 2026 Sonsio Grand Prix at IMS delivered one of the wildest races we’ve seen in years. Join Tom Marquis and Tony Donahue as they break down the terrifying Lap 1 crash, Christian Lundgaard’s emotional breakthrough victory for Arrow McLaren, Ganassi’s shocking tire strategy collapse, and dangerous pit lane chaos that nearly injured crew members. With the Month of May officially underway, momentum...

We’re back on the gridiron and it’s time to tell the truth. 🏈 Join Tom Marquis, Adam Jividen, and Ed Kratz as they dive into Part 2 of our NFL Draft series. This time, we’re holding EVERY team accountable. We’re comparing our mock draft predictions to what actually happened in the NFL Draft, grading each team, and breaking down who made championship moves—and who might regret their decisions. No...

The engines are roaring and the stakes are rising! 🏁 Join host Tom Marquis and Steve Wilson from Speedway Digest as they break down all the action from last week’s NASCAR showdown and dive into everything that went down in Texas. From the NASCAR Xfinity Series O’Reilly Auto Parts race recap to a full preview of what’s ahead, this segment covers it all—drivers heating up, teams finding speed, and...

As the engines start to echo louder across Indiana, The Balance host Tom Marquis is joined by Tony Donahue of the Tony D Podcast and Unverified to break down the IndyCar season so far and set the stage for the greatest spectacle in racing—the Indianapolis 500. From early-season standouts and championship contenders to storylines heating up across the paddock, Tom and Tony dive into everything you...

Strap in and hold on tight—because it’s Talladega week, baby. Host Tom Marquis teams up with SpeedwayDigest.com Editor-in-Chief Steve Wilson to break down all the action from the AG-PRO 300 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and get you ready for one of the wildest races in motorsports at Talladega Superspeedway. From last-lap chaos to drafting alliances, the guys dive into what went right, what went wr...

The biggest draft night of the year deserves the biggest show of the year… and that’s exactly what you get right here on The Balance. Host Tom Marquis is joined by: Adam Jividen – our college football partner in crime, Buckeye/Browns/Cavs/Guardians superfan, and elite prognosticator Ed Kratz – Philadelphia Eagles beat writer for Sports Illustrated and our official NFL insider This is our annual mo...

he Big Board rolls on, and now we get to where games are truly won — in the trenches. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Adam Jividen — Super Browns fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Cavs fan, the Great Prognosticator, proud dad, and partner in crime in all things college football — for Part 3 of The Balance Big Board Series. This week, we break down: 🏈 Offensive Tackles — the protec...

Short track racing meets full-throttle chaos as NASCAR rolls into Martinsville, and The Balance is ready to break it all down. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of Speedway Digest and the show’s official NASCAR contributor, to talk everything happening in one of the sport’s most iconic venues. We dive into: 🏁 Key storylines heading into Martinsville 🔥 Drivers under pres...

We keep the IndyCar conversation rolling on The Balance as the green flag gets closer for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. Host Tom Marquis is joined by Derek Vance of the Push to Pass Podcast to go even deeper into the weekend ahead in Alabama. We break down: 🏎️ Key drivers to watch ⚙️ Strategy, track conditions, and race dynamics 📊 Who needs a big weekend 🏁 Early conversations about...

IndyCar heads south and turns up the speed as we get ready for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, and The Balance is right in the middle of it. Host Tom Marquis  is joined by Tony Donahue of the Tony D Podcast and Unverified, checking in from Alabama as the paddock gets set for one of the most technical road courses on the schedule. We break down the last IndyCar race, take a deep dive int...

The Balance Big Board rolls on. Host Tom Marquis is joined once again by Adam Jividen — our resident Super Browns, Guardians, Buckeyes, and Cavaliers fan, college football partner in crime, and The Balance’s Great Prognosticator — as we dive into Part 2 of our NFL Draft Series. This week, we’re focusing on two critical position groups that can change games instantly: 🔥 Wide Receivers – The playma...

It’s March… and you know what that means — MADNESS. On this Saturday Drop of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Josh Elmore aka $2 Bill  Josh to break down everything happening across the men’s NCAA Tournament bracket. We’re hitting all four corners of the bracket: 🏀 What’s already gone crazy 💥 Biggest upsets so far 👀 Cinderella teams making noise 🔮 What chaos is STILL coming Because l...

Draft season has officially begun on The Balance. Host Tom Marquis is joined by our partner in crime for all things college football and NFL draft talk — Adam Jividen, our resident Super Browns fan, Super Guardians fan, Super Buckeyes fan, Super Cavs fan, incredible dad, and of course The Balance’s Great Prognosticator. Today marks the start of a brand-new series as we unveil The Balance Big Draft...

The engines are roaring and NASCAR heads to the desert! On this Saturday Drop of The Balance, host Tom Marquis welcomes back Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and our official NASCAR contributor, to break down everything happening in the world of NASCAR. First, we rewind to Phoenix Raceway, where the NASCAR Cup Series delivered plenty of drama in the desert during the Shiners Chi...

The engines are fired up and the desert is ready. On this Sunday Drop of The Balance, host Tom Marquis is joined by Steve Wilson, Editor-in-Chief of SpeedwayDigest.com and official NASCAR contributor, to break down everything happening at Phoenix Raceway. It’s been a massive motorsports weekend in the desert with IndyCar and NASCAR sharing the track, and after a strong IndyCar race and the NASCAR...