On the court, the Minnesota Timberwolves are making an astounding NBA Finals run, as Anthony Edwards becomes the next Michael Jordan before our very eyes. Behind closed doors, though, the sale of this skyrocketing franchise has devolved into civil war, as would-be owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore get betrayed by a "bumbling" and "diabolical" 83-year-old incumbent. Pablo's month-long investigation gives a rare glimpse at a soap opera within the most exclusive club of American life — one that is equal parts Game of Thrones, Succession and Fargo... and straight-up torture for Wolves super-fan Zach Harper.
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PTFO - How the Billion-Dollar War to Own the Timberwolves Went Nuclear

From the Elser Hotel in Downtown Miami, Dan Le Batard, Stugotz and company share their unique perspectives on all-things sports, pop-culture and more. This is the place for original content from Le Batard and Stugotz, including the daily “Local Hour” generally focusing on the South Florida scene, the Big Suey, and a few more surprises along the way.

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The Hockey Show invades New York for Game 5 of the ECH and welcomes Jordan McPherson of The Miami Herald to discuss the Panthers taking a 3-2 lead over the New York Rangers. Plus, David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period joins the duo to continue the discussion of the Eastern Conference Finals, as well as diving into the battle in the west between the Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers.
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Postgame Show: The Hockey Show Takes New York

Welcome to The Sporting Class! Meadowlark Media CEO John Skipper and David Samson are back with Pablo Torre! We start with more NBA media rights talk! The ink is still not dry on the NBA’s deals with ESPN, NBC, and Amazon. Warner Bros. Discovery is still fighting for its NBA life. Should they be? How does the WNBA fit into all of this? How much of an increase will the WNBA see in this new media deal? Are you buying or selling stock on the WNBA? Plus, private equity has entered the discussion. It is coming for college athletics. It wants a piece of the NFL. What is private equity? How dangerous is this for the NCAA schools? Then, we end today’s episode with some quick thoughts on TNT acquiring broadcast rights for some College Football Playoff games from ESPN.
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The Sporting Class: Will TNT Steal Back Some NBA Rights? Private Equity Has Come for the Colleges!

The Dallas Mavericks have advanced to the NBA Finals after blowing out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. Amin was very grateful for the blowout, and the crew breaks down what kind of reception they expect Kyrie Irving to get in his return to Boston. How will it compare to some of the epic cold homecomings we have seen before? Plus, Lucy walks us through what it is like to be a fan of the Indiana Fever and how she has perceived the beginning of Caitlin Clark's WNBA career. She also explains why Kate Martin has been arguably the best story to come from Iowa in the WNBA this year. Then, we finally address the elephant in the room after Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 charges he faced in his hush money trial. Finally, Jess liked Challengers and Mike does not get all the hype surrounding The Bear.
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The Big Suey: Way More Tennis Than Sex

Today's Cast: Amin, Charlotte, Chris, Lucy, Billy, Mike, Jess. Uncle Amin and Aunt Charlotte are here to drive us into the weekend and they brought milkshakes for everyone! Somebody took a big fat L yesterday and was embarrassed in front of the entire country. That's right, the gang is here to break down the Darren Waller music video. The Panthers are one win away from their second straight Stanley Cup Finals appearance after a 3-2 win over the New York Rangers in Game 5. Chris started looking at flights and discovered that Edmonton is really far. How much of the crew actually knows where Edmonton is? How much would it cost to buy Greenland?
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Local Hour: Where is Edmonton?

Kathy Griffin won't be canceled anymore... 

After a battle with cancer and a federal investigation that had her on the no fly list..... the comedy legend is back. Kathy and Dan don't shy away from anything as Kathy reveals the terrifying toll of being blacklisted that led to addiction, PTSD, and the darkest moments she never could've imagined, and why the laughter and love she receives from audiences today is (no joke) the greatest medicine she could ever hope for.  With Kathy, there's no holding back so she also shares her stories about dating Quentin Tarantino, her personal "Mount Rushmore of Comedy", the reason her stint on "The View" didn't last long, and why one of the most hurtful comments she's endured came from Andy Cohen.  

See Kathy on her “My Life On The PTSD List” tour, performing across the country with shows into 2025. Go to KathyGriffin.com for dates and tickets.
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PTFO - How the Billion-Dollar War to Own the Timberwolves Went Nuclear

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