NBA Playoffs are here, and SportsIQ with Larry Smith breaks down all the weekend’s action with insights from inside both No. 1 seeds:

✅ Oklahoma City Thunder made history with a 51-point blowout — we go deep with Thunder insider Joe Mussatto from The Oklahoman
✅ Cleveland Cavaliers flex their firepower behind Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland & Ty Jerome
✅ Why OKC’s blueprint works — and what the national media is still missing
✅ Coaching secrets, defensive dominance & playoff lessons from last year’s loss

NFL Draft Preview:

• Why Cam Ward is a lock at No. 1
• What the Cleveland Browns should do with pick #2 — Travis Hunter vs. Abdul Carter vs. Shedeur Sanders
• Kirk Cousins trade drama — who pays for a $45M backup QB?
• What makes a great draft philosophy? Tony breaks it down

College Sports NIL Chaos:

• Tennessee accused of tampering with Illinois QB Luke Altmyer
• Larry’s fiery rant on what’s ruining college sports
• Why the portal needs hard deadlines & better boundaries
• A win-win portal story: Illinois RB heads to Georgia with a degree in hand

Baseball Blowout Watch:

• Reds 24, Orioles 2 — yes, you read that right
• When position players pitch, it’s time to hit the reset button

📸 Moment of Awe
Ole Miss catcher Austin Foley launches a grand slam… and his mom catches the ball in the outfield. No glove. Just heart.

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It's Friday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith, and we’re wrapping the week with wall-to-wall coverage of the sports world’s biggest stories:

🏒 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview – CBS Sports NHL insiders Chris Bengel and Austin Nivison break down every angle:

• Can Ovechkin carry the Capitals on one more run?

• Will Toronto finally break through?

• Is Tampa Bay built for one last push?

• Can Canada reclaim the Cup for the first time since 1993?

• Why expansion teams like Vegas and Florida prove hockey’s reach is bigger than ever.

• And who’s most likely to crash and burn? (Spoiler: Dallas might be in trouble.)

🏈 NFL Draft Breakdown – WalterFootball.com founder Walter Cherepinsky joins the show to:

• Preview the chaos of the first round

• Reveal why Cam Ward to Tennessee might be a lock

• Unpack Deion Sanders’ influence on Shedeur’s draft stock

• Spotlight first-round risers, surprise sleepers, and potential Hall of Famers

• Share wild stories from 25 years of draft coverage (including the infamous Vikings pick snafu and the Ricky Williams trade)

💰 NIL Runaway Spending –
Tony and Larry react to a CBS Sports investigation into the $200 million arms race in college basketball NIL deals:

• Why some starters are making more than NBA rookies

• How donor fatigue might collapse the system

• And why your 2025 March Madness picks should follow the money

📅 Moment of Awe – A powerful throwback to Roberto Clemente’s debut 70 years ago. His legacy lives on through his family—and the city of Pittsburgh.

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On this Thursday edition of SportsIQ with Larry Smith, we break down a week full of shakeups and stunners across the sports world:

🏀 Kings Collapse – Sacramento melts down in the Play-In and fires head coach Mike Brown and GM Monte McNair. Doug Christie’s emotional press conference tells the full story.
🏈 Oklahoma Reloads – Ryan Chapman of Sooners on SI joins the show to unpack Brent Venables' latest portal moves, including star RB Jaden Ott, and how Oklahoma is adjusting to the SEC and the NIL era.
💰 NIL in 2025 – From donor war chests to retention strategies, how college football programs are navigating the high-stakes NIL landscape.
⚾ MLB Recap – Dodgers and Padres stay hot, Judge breaks his homer slump, and the Orioles’ bats show up (but the pitching doesn’t).
🏒 NHL Playoff Field Set – Canadiens and Stars head into the postseason with wildly different momentum.
📚 Moment of Awe – Remembering Bob Feller’s Opening Day no-hitter in 1940—and the sacrifice that made him a true American legend.

Plus:

• NBA playoff matchups to watch

• Tyler Herro’s heat-check game

• Charlie Ward becomes head coach at Florida A&M

Smart talk. Real insight. No hot takes—just SportsIQ.

It’s a show for the ladies… and the sports diehards! On this April 16th episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith, we break down the fast-approaching WNBA season with studio analyst Meghan McEwen (ION, Big Ten Network). From Paige Bueckers to Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark to Haley Van Lith, we dig into the wild draft, surprise picks, and the new era of the league.

Then, we head west as Michelle Gardner of the Arizona Republic joins us to talk Arizona State football — one of last year’s biggest surprise stories. How do they build on 2024’s playoff run with Sam Leavitt at the helm?

Also in this episode:
🏀 NBA Play-In results & playoff preview
🏈 NIL chaos continues as top CFB stars move for money
🎙️ A Moment of Awe to celebrate love, legacy, and 31 years of marriage

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College sports are spinning fast — and SportsIQ is here to break it all down.

🏈 NIL Transfer Portal Madness
Sports Illustrated’s Kevin Sweeney joins Larry Smith to dissect the exploding NIL market, insane transfer portal demands, and why some players are getting burned by bad agent advice.

🏀 WNBA Draft Fallout
The 2024 WNBA Draft delivered fireworks. Paige Bueckers goes #1, ticket prices double, and the women's game continues to rise. Larry and producer Tony recap the winners, surprises, and what’s next.

🐔 South Carolina Football Deep Dive
Phil Kornblut of SportsTalkSC talks with producer Tony about LenNorris Sellers, Shane Beamer’s outlook, and whether the Gamecocks can make a serious CFP run in 2025.

⚾️ Moment of Awe:
Two grand slams in one inning? Texas A&M stuns South Carolina in a wild college baseball comeback.

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It’s a massive Monday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith!

🏌️‍♂️ Rory McIlroy finally gets his green jacket—Larry breaks down one of the most emotional Masters wins in recent memory with CBS Sports’ Robbie Kalland. From Amen Corner anxiety to wedge-shot redemption, this is Rory's Road to the Grand Slam.

🏈 NIL Gone Wild: Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava exits after a contract standoff, shaking the college football world. Recruiting expert Ryan Callahan (GoVols247) joins us to unpack the timeline, NIL implications, and why fans—and coaches—are siding with Josh Heupel.

🏀 WNBA Draft Spotlight: Paige Bueckers headlines a massive night for women’s hoops. Larry dives into her future with Dallas, her investment in Unrivaled 3v3, and how the upstart league made $27 million in year one.

🏀 NBA Play-In & Playoff Madness: From the Warriors’ tumble to the West mess, we preview the play-in matchups and early-round drama, including the Lakers, Bucks, and Thunder.

🏒 Moment of Awe: Shoutout to the Western Michigan Broncos—first-ever NCAA Hockey title and a 10-game win streak to do it.

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In this jam-packed Friday episode of SportsIQ with Larry Smith, we hit every major sports headline to set you up for the weekend:

🏌️‍♂️ The Masters 2025 is in full swing—Larry shares a must-hear behind-the-scenes story about the time he landed in “Masters Jail” at Augusta National.
⚾️ MLB News: CBS Sports’ Matt Snyder breaks down the torpedo bat controversy, discusses Aaron Judge’s Yankees legacy, and analyzes the Atlanta Braves’ slow start.
🏀 Florida Gators Win NCAA Championship: Kevin Brockway of the Gainesville Sun gives the inside scoop on Florida’s incredible March Madness run and how Coach Todd Golden built a championship team.
🏈 2025 NFL Draft Preview: PFF’s John Kosko analyzes top NFL draft prospects including Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, and Jackson Dart. Get his picks for best value players, potential busts, and why running backs are making a comeback in this deep draft class.

🎧 Plus: Why ESPN dropping MLB rights could reshape sports media, and how TBS and Turner Sports are poised to make a big move.

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It's Masters Week and SportsIQ with Larry Smith dives deep into golf's grandest stage! Legendary author and golf insider Curt Sampson joins the show to reflect on Augusta’s mystique, Tiger's enduring legacy, Rory’s pursuit of the green jacket, and what LIV’s shadow means for the future of the game.

Then we pivot to college hoops! Texas A&M play-by-play voice Andrew Monaco stops by to talk about the Aggies' bold new hire: Bucky McMillan. What can "Bucky Ball" bring to College Station? We break down the state of the SEC, portal chaos, and the future of coaching stability.

Finally, NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock joins from the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland. He shares scouting insight, discusses the changing landscape of NIL and the transfer portal, and offers a look ahead to the 2025 NBA Draft class.

Also in this episode:

• MLB’s Clemente controversy in Pittsburgh ⚾
• Why Cinderella might be missing from March Madness 🏀
• A farewell to consistency in college coaching

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