The Sportsocracy

The rating for the 1st game of the NBA Finals is in. Are the teams hurting, despite the uptick in viewers? Doug Pederson says the Jalen Hurts pick backfired.... say it ain't so. COVID may delay the Fury-Wilder fight and/or the Olympics. UNC lands a transfer who torched them last year. Tar Heels football players aren't in favor of the 12-team CFP idea.

Can Chris Paul get it done? Will Giannis play? Tank Spencer and Jeremy Greene preview the NBA Finals. Who is underrated heading into the 2021 NFL season? There is a clear #1 for Tank. Jeremy feels we're underestimating a perennial contender.

An Olympic sprinter is going to be held out of two events because of a positive drug test. Yes it's "just weed," but rules are rules. Reggie Bush wants his trophy back, Master P's kid signs a huge deal, and NIL won't be ALL bad for the schools. MLB releases the All-Star starters. Tank and Brian talk about the youth movement in baseball.

Tank Spencer is joined by Brian Haynes on a day that could... probably will... live in infamy. It's NIL day, as college athletes begin signing endorsement deals. Are the Denver Broncos "close" to being a contender? Justin Simmons' comments lead to the top 10 teams that could be contenders, if ______ wasn't the QB. CP3 is among the greats, regardless of whether he wins a title.

These NBA Playoffs have been brutal, as far as injuries go. Can you really blame the short offseason? Jeremy says yes. Tank thinks it's more fluky than that. Stephon Gilmore, Chandler Jones, and others are locked in contract battles ahead of training camps. There are some dumb names on the NFL's coaching hot seat lists.

A PFF ranking of QBs has Tank and Jeremy scratching their heads. From best QBs to players and coaches under the most pressure, we celebrate the fact that there is just a month to go before the beginning of the preseason.

The heat of the summer is just arriving but the dizziness of discontent has already set in. Dame Lillard wants out of Portland, Kawhi has issues with the LA medical staff, and Scottie Pippen is going after everybody on his bourbon & book tour. The NCAA screwed NC State at the College World Series.

Tank tries to get Jeremy excited for the Olympics and champions a new Olympic sport. NC State is hit by COVID at the CWS. Jason Kidd is the latest ex-player to take over a NBA team, but the Mavs also tap a Nike exec. as GM. Who is on the hottest of the seats in college football this fall?

The NFL gives us great news on a Throwback Thursday! Here come the creamsicles! The one helmet rule gets us thinking about the dumbest rules in sports. The Atlanta Hawks and the Phoenix Suns could play in the NBA Finals. Are you NOT entertained?

The Phoenix Suns have held serve at home without Chris Paul. Game 2 ended (eventually) in dramatic fashion and Chris Paul should be back by Game 3. Ime Udoka is reportedly the next coach of the Celtics, The Hornets didn't jump into the top of the lottery, but it's a very deep draft. MLB pitchers hate being frisked, we get it. Managers should be deterred from accusing one of cheating.

Tank Spencer and Jeremy Greene discuss the continuing craziness surrounding Ben Simmons and his potential exit from Philly. Lamar Jackson is on the verge of a huge contract extension, but he doesn't have an agent. The NBA Draft Lottery is tonight at 8:30. There is a lot at stake for a handful of teams. Game 2 picks: Suns over Clippers? And College Bowl is back!

The Supreme Court says the NCAA violates antitrust law and clears a path to unlimited student athlete compensation, as long as that money is tied to "education." The CFP 12-team expansion takes the next step tomorrow. Baseball umpires begin enforcement of the foreign substance crackdown. Ben Simmons has got to go for Philadelphia to exercise their playoff demons.

Tank Spencer is joined by Brian Haynes to discuss big changes in Boston and Dallas. Kemba Walkers is traded to OKC. Dirk Nowitzki is back in Dallas, hoping to help steer the team to a title with Luka. Phil Mickelson is among those that may not make the cut at Torrey Pines. As fantasy drafts are scheduled, Tank and Brian give you the must-have targets for every round.

The Philadelphia 76ers collapsed hilariously vs the Hawks... again. When does Doc get the blame? Zion Williamson's family says he's unhappy with the New Orleans Pelicans and they need to get him a better cast or else. Rick Carlisle isn't coming back, Donnie Nelson has been fired, and Luka Doncic is at a crossroads. The US Open has begun in California. Tank learned a valuable lesson in Atlanta.

24 hours ago, James Harden was officially listed as Out for tonight's Game 5 matchup between the Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks. Now that he's upgraded to Questionable, will Harden play tonight - and is Brooklyn better with him on or off the floor? Also, NFL safeties around the league - including Stephon Gilmore and Jamal Adams - are holding out of camp amid contract disputes. But how much are these...

Jeremy's sad after his Nuggets laid down in the 2nd round against the Phoenix Suns. Where does Chris Paul rank on the GOAT PG list? With Kyrie hurt now, Kevin Durant is the lone star tasked with dispatching the Bucks. Le'Veon Bell throws shade at Andy Reid... but why?

Eight teams left in the NBA and it's pretty telling who has the upper hand in these conference semis. Donovan Mitchell has been amazing, but is he the best ever to play for the Jazz? Ron Rivera's comments about an open QB competition has us looking at the camp battles. Who could make the NFL playoffs after a losing 2020 campaign?

After the Julio Jones trade, does Tennessee have the best WR corps in the league? Not so fast my friend. If you could re-seed the 8 teams left in the NBA Playoffs, how would they stack up? Terry Stotts, Steve Clifford, and now Nate Bjorkgren have been fired. Who's next up for the 4 open NBA jobs?

Today Aaron Rodgers didn't show up for camp, officially starting the holdout. The media gets more proof that Jordan Love is not ready. The College Football Playoff should expand, and the favored idea is for 12 teams. The Suns beat the Nuggets, the Hawks look for a 2-0 lead, and the Milwaukee Bucks are getting dominated by Brooklyn.

With the Lakers out of the playoffs, is this the sign that LeBron is out of the title hunt? Damian Lillard wants to find a new home, or he better if he wants to see a ring. Tyrod Taylor says he looks forward to starting and Cam Newton gets banged up at practice.

He's one of the greatest of all time and 2021-2022 will be Mike Krzyzewski's last year at Duke. Jon Scheyer is getting the nod to replace him. Brad Stevens will be busy running basketball ops for the Celtics from now on. NIL is coming, but some lawmakers also want unions. Joel Embiid is out tonight and could miss more.

It's June 1st, the new league year. Expect Julio Jones and Zach Ertz to move quickly. What other moves could come? The Jacksonville Jaguars keep showing they're not just a gimmick, they play one on TV too. Fans doing dumb stuff at NBA games isn't new, but keep putting them in the headlines and watch it keep happening.

Tank Spencer and Jeremy Greene prepare for the 3-day weekend. Mr. Greene is coming back to reality with the Phoenix Suns, not so much on the Nuggets. Tank says we have yet to see the best the Lakers can be. The best coaches in the NFL get ranked, there are some big misses. The next wave of stars in the NBA is loaded. Ranking the top 25 under 25.

Two idiot NBA fans steal the headlines for disgusting disrespect to two stars. There is a big difference between how Russell Westbrook and Trae Young handled it. Young and Ja Morant are laying the groundwork to be the next generation's biggest stars. OTAs are already entertaining and Atlanta might get a 1st rounder for Julio Jones.

The Lakers and Suns hit the floor for Game 2 tonight. Tank's not ready to bury The King and AD, but Jeremy says we're all dissing Phoenix. Aaron Rodgers goes on SportsCenter and offers a small window into the feud with the Packers' front office. Also, the "Crime Dog" has stolen part of our childhood.