Le Batard & Friends Network

Things are getting heated in the NBA. Joel Embiid was ready to square off with journalist Marcus Hayes after he mentioned his family in a recent article. The Bucks are on a losing streak, and it has NBA execs buzzing about possibly aquiring Giannis -- but we call that wishful thinking. Amin and Charlotte play a new game called "Central or Centel," in which they decipher the real news from the fake news surrounding the Cavs, Draymond Green, Yuki Kawamura, and more. We also get to our DraftKings game, Hot Streak, but hot is probably the last thing you want to call this streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A go through a big weekend of football starting with the Dolphins losing to the Bills on a last second field goal. Are the Lions the best team in the NFL? James Franklin did what James Franklin does and lose a close game to Ohio State, but now that won't keep him from the playoffs. Stugotz has a couple of winners this weekend, including one that actually lost their game. Lucy joins the show to get us ready for the Selection Committee's first rankings on Tuesday. And the BBBBBB is red hot as we head into Monday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘deadline’ as in players and teams are facing a deadline as in Gerrit Cole as in Yankees as in Scott Boras. The Yankees have until 5pm today to agree to a deal with Gerrit Cole or he’s a free agent. The Yankees already declined a deal with Anthony Rizzo. Let’s update the Boras Four from last offseason. (17:05) There is so much bad in the NFL right now. Nine teams with 2 losses. 11 teams fighting for the first overall pick. How did we get here? (31:15) Review: Woman of the Hour. (35:30) Jason Kelce got into it with a fan over the weekend at Penn State. Let’s discuss what happened, why it should not have happened, and what can happen now. (42:09) Joel Embiid gets into a locker room incident with a reporter. Another big uh oh. (46:20) NPPOD. (48:20) We have one day until Election Day. What are the candidates up to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For 33 years, he was paid by the Denver Nuggets not to speak but to entertain — with unparalleled vitality and virality — as Rocky the Mountain Lion. Now, Kenn Solomon breaks his silence, on the bloody, back-breaking work of a very private profession. Plus: Rocky's flu game, his beef with Russell Westbrook... and what it feels like to get knocked unconscious by Charles Barkley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys react to a Jets victory on Thursday Night football. Todd McShay joins the show to discuss his new podcast and why he didn't name it the "ToddCast". Todd talks about how special both Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels are and what he sees from the quarterbacks who will be available in the 2025 NFL draft. Chris Simms tells us what he is seeing from the Browns now that Jameis Winston is playing quarterback. Simms also gives his thoughts on a couple of quarterbacks who will be in the NFL draft. Plus, a sulky K-Funk has to deal with going 0-fer the week again while helping Mojo go undefeated again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘fugue for tinhorns’ as in the offseason is here as in baseball is already off to the races. Free agency. Juan Soto. RSN business. So much going on. (21:25) What’s the latest going on with the Athletics? Do we finally get to see this financial plan? Is John Fisher ready to show the numbers? And what about that schedule for games in Sacramento… what a doozy. (35:50) Review: Old Man - Season 2. (37:30) NPPOD. (43:30) Bob Costas is hanging up his mic. After a 44-year career he no longer has it. What a legend. (48:00) We have a trade already! The Braves have traded Jorge Soler already! Arte Moreno, welcome to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin is back in the shipping container as Chris Cote recaps his trip to Fantasy Fest. Later, Amin shares his secret on how to get into any event, Chris asks if people share their sandwiches and Billy wants to know when is it ok to learn about love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOO! Happy Halloween from us at Oddball. On this spooky day, Amin and Charlotte had to explore one of the NBA's most mysterious myths: the haunted Skirvin Hotel. First, they recap their appearance on Pablo Torre Finds Out, where they discuss the legend of the hotel. Then, Amin and Charlotte interview NBA athletes and personalities like Paul Pierce, Kristen Ledlow, and Danny Green to hear their first-hand experiences at the Skirvin. To top it off, Amin, Charlotte, and our producers tested these stories by staying at the hotel themselves, and luckily, they made it out alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can the Panthers score against The Saints? Do The Jags have a chance to beat The Eagles? We’re almost halfway through the NFL season and Underdogs are still going strong. Jordan and Peter break down the biggest Underdog matchups on this week's episode. Plus, this weekend’s college football showdown that has big title implications for the ACC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘5’ as in Freddie Freeman as in 5 runs as in 5th inning as in Game 5. Can you believe what you saw? An epic meltdown by the Yankees against the Dodgers. And now the Los Angeles Dodgers are your World Series champions! (13:30) How did the Dodgers get it done? What happens now? They get pitchers back. They get Ohtani back. They get to spend and spend and spend! (20:15) What are the Yankees going to do? Is Boone coming back? Is Cashman coming back? Is Soto coming back? (35:52) Review: The Bridges of Madison County. (39:36) NPPOD. (41:40) What’s going on with the WNBA? Adam Silver wants to start seeing more truth in valuations. The business of the league is not great. There’s a chance a lockout comes. And there are so many open head coaching jobs it’s crazy. (48:07) Saudi Arabia is pulling back on foreign funding. How bad is this for American sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a century-old legend wrapped in a basketball conspiracy: The Skirvin Hotel in Oklahoma City was the visiting team's resting place of choice. Except the 10th floor was also (allegedly) home to a housekeeper who's been spooking all-stars for more than a decade. In a crossover Halloween spook-tacular, Pablo sends Oddball hosts Amin Elhassan and Charlotte Wilder on a ghost-hunting sleepover to investigate the foremost paranormal story in sports. They returned with data from the hardcourt to the toilet seat, plus a feisty Paul Pierce... and one gigantic inflatable horse costume. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sixers were fined $100K for Joel Embiid's "injury" shenanigans. Head coach Nick Nurse wanted nothing to do with the journalist at the press conference when asked about the Embiid situation. Speaking of injuries, Lonzo Ball is out with a wrist injury after his triumphant return, but Amin and Charlotte think he'll be back sooner rather than later. For the spooky season, we have Hoop-O-Ween, where Amin and Charlotte dress up players like Nikola Jokic, Paolo Banchero, and Celtics fan favorite Payton Pritchard in costumes while discussing their recent game antics. Amin and Charlotte also play Odd-Acity, combing through the latest DraftKings bets for tonight's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘25%’ as in the Yankees are back in it as in the Yankees finally scored runs as in the Dodgers didn’t try to pitch through as in another fan gets kicked out of a game. Freddie Freeman homered again, but the Yankees were able to fight back because of the supporting cast finally. Anthony Volpe what a moment! (13:00) Let’s talk Game 5. What do the Dodgers need to do to end the series? How can the Yankees continue to fight? (20:45) NPPOD. (23:45) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about the World Series finally being able to outrate Monday Night Football. Oh yea! (34:20) Review: Only Murders in the Building. (37:05) The Colts are benching Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco. Uh oh. (44:30) What’s going on in the NBA right now? The 76ers were fined already. Just one week into the season! And what’s with all the players not playing back-to-backs!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special episode, the Underdogs are saddling up to help you choose the horses with the best odds of winning this year's Breeders’ Cup Classic. Helping Jordan and Peter break down the field? Hall of Fame jockey Jerry Bailey offers an inside scoop on his favorite horses — and takes us behind the scenes of his historic 133-to-1 long shot win at the 1993 Breeders’ Cup Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Tuesday, which means it’s time for trivia on Oddball! Today’s guest contestant is Mirin Fader, senior staff writer at The Ringer and New York Times best-selling author. In honor of her new book, Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon, today’s questions spotlight the life and legacy of the Houston Rockets legend. Mirin and Amin tackle questions about Olajuwon’s late start in basketball at age 17, debunk common myths surrounding his move to the U.S., and explore the lasting impact of his post-NBA life on the city of Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘disconsolate’ as in despondent as in Dodgers as in Yankees as in MLB as in World Series. The Dodgers are one game away from a sweep of the Yankees. I can’t believe it. MLB can’t believe it. This was supposed to be the ultimate seven game series. But… Freddie Freeman and the Dodgers have other plans. (19:40) Keys to Game 4. Can the Yankees avoid the sweep? (24:00) NPPOD. (30:17) Review: Road Diary. (31:50) The future of the Cleveland Browns are in a weird place. Team needs a new stadium. Team is fighting city. And now we all see the team is so much worse off with Deshaun Watson at QB and they owe him so much money. (37:50) The Colts have a little issue with Anthony Richardson. Have you ever seen a QB sub himself out for being tired? (47:20) We are 7 days away from the election. Let’s discuss some of the things that are happening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pablo travels to Minneapolis to spend a weekend with the player responsible for the best celebrations in the NFL: Vikings safety Cam Bynum, a rising star — and proud Filipino-American — whose story is about love at first sight, the value of patience and connecting two countries on opposite sides of our planet. Also: lumpia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doc Rivers's struggles in Milwaukee has Charlotte Wilder walking back her Bucks takes from NBA opening night, and Amin Elhassan is going deep on reports that JJ Redick was conducting film study from a car wash. Whatever JJ is doing, it has LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the Lakers on pace for an 82-0 season. Also, Charlotte and Amin make sense of the Clippers being sued by Kawhi's former trainer, a new edition of Hot Streak, and the Dwayne Wade statue is odd, but is it Certified? Find out on Oddball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stugotz, Billy and Mikey A celebrate the return of tight ends day and the bigger return of Jameis Winston who led the Browns to a victory over the Ravens. The Commanders won the draft after Jayden Daniels beat Caleb Williams on a Hail Mary. Lucy stops by to talk about chandeliers at tailgates in the Grove and play some Lucy or Goosey. Is Indiana a National Championship contender? Billy gives his thoughts on watching Tua back out there for the Dolphins and we get the BBBBB for a Monday Night game between the Giants and Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘54’ as in 54 outs away as in the Dodgers are up 2-0 as in Yankees have to turn things around. How did we get here? Nestor Cortes gives up a walk-off grand slam to Freddie Freeman! Freeman has been on fire! Game 2 it was almost the moment for the Yankees in the 9th, but nope! Can the Yankees fight back? Is Ohtani going to play? (33:20) Rob Manfred wants the Tampa situation figured out ASAP. Tropicana Field will not be ready. The Rays need a place to play at. Where will it be? (40:45) What happened in the NFL over the weekend? Anything exciting? How about a player taunting during a Hail Mary against his team? How about the Jets and Cowboys losing again? (50:20) NPPOD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices