The Valenti Show

Mike is locked into the World Cup and talks about his excitement for USA-Belgium tonight. They discussed this topic at length before doing part 2 of "Can We Say That?"

Marc and Rico opened the second hour reacting to yesterday's massive 76ers-Celtics trade that sent Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in return for Paul George, wondering whether Trajan Langdon missed out. Then, they discussed how the Pistons' offseason has shaken out.

The guys guessed the top-paid athletes in sports and then returned to their Pistons talk, discussing where they rank in the Eastern Conference after all of the moves made this offseason.

The guys reacted to a statement from Terrion Arnold's lawyer that said that 3 NFL teams are interested in signing the former Lions CB and broke down how his absence from the team in 2026 will affect their eventual record/finish.

Marc and Rico hear from the listeners about other NFL teams potentially being interested in Terrion Arnold and how his departure from the team will impact the Lions' secondary.

Terrion Arnold's lawyer says 3 NFL teams are interested in signing the former Lions CB. Is that BS?

The guys go through the Eastern Conference and discuss where the Pistons fit into it.

The guys try to guess the highest-paid athletes in the world.

Marc and Rico hear from some disappointed Pistons fans.

NBA analysts do not think the Pistons have had a good offseason.

The guys discuss the Jaylen Brown trade and how it impacts the make up Eastern Conference.

Which US state has produced the best athletes?

The guys bring the listeners in on their discussion about interest in the World Cup in the United States.

Marc Ryan has not been able to move Rico in their debate about the World Cup.

Marc Ryan (in for Valenti) and Rico have a debate regarding this year's World Cup and the US win last night.

Mike and Rico began this short show following an extra-innings Tigers win with their reactions to the Pistons signing Jalen Duren and the other corresponding moves they made. They spent the rest of the show on this before being joined by Wojo in cross-talk.

Mike and Rico take a couple of your calls on the Pistons' free agency moves.

Mike is not moved whatsoever with the Pistons' signing of John Collins.

The Detroit Lions have officially cut ties with former first-round pick Terrion Arnold. The Valenti Show, Karsch & Anderson, and Costa & Jansen analyze the sudden roster move, the team's response to his legal issues, and how Detroit plans to patch up the secondary before training camp kicks off.

97.1 The Ticket presents a collection of discussions surrounding the widening rift between Steve Yzerman and Dylan Larkin. Hear the breakdown from Costa & Jansen, Karsch & Anderson, and The Valenti Show as the guys debate whether Yzerman is playing "full spite" or just out of touch with the modern NHL. Plus, the crew debates if a blockbuster trade is the only option left. That and more on Best Of...

Valenti and Rico began and spent the majority of today's show with their thoughts on the latest in the Duren/Pistons contract dilemma. They touched on potential backup plans, how other teams' moves impact Detroit, and more. Plus, they took your calls and read your texts on the subject throughout the show.

Jalen Duren has been granted the ability to seek out other suitors for him in a potential sign-and-trade, and the guys opened the show by breaking this down in depth. They wrapped the hour after taking your calls on the subject by doing a Detroit sports temperature check.

Mike and Rico wondered what the Pistons will do if they lose Jalen Duren to another team in free agency. Also, they reacted in real time to the Raptors trading for Kawhi Leonard and discussed what it means for Detroit.

The guys started the second half of the show with this week's "Can We Say That?" segment. They shifted gears in the second segment back to the ongoing dialogue about Jalen Duren/the Pistons.

Mike and Rico had some thoughts on the most recent developments in the NBA ahead of the start of free agency. Then, they reacted to the latest on Brendan Sorsby before spending the remainder of today's show with some final thoughts and calls on Jalen Duren's unresolved contract situation with the Pistons.