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USA Breaks 24-Year Curse, Blockbuster Jalen Brown Trade and LeBron Leaving the Lakers?

The U.S. Men's National Team finally earned its first World Cup knockout-round victory since 2002, defeating Bosnia-Herzegovina with 10 men despite a highly debated red card. Now comes a massive showdown with Belgium—but without Folarin Balogun. We also dive into the NBA's wild offseason, including Boston's stunning decision to trade Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, LeBron James signaling his Lakers run may be over, and what it all means for the league. Plus, the Oilers add Frederik Andersen, Terrion Arnold is released by Detroit, conference realignment continues with the new Pac-12 and Mountain West, major apparel changes hit college football, and we preview another busy NASCAR weekend.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist]WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://AirItOutBro.com] #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: US men's soccer beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0https://x.com/DAZNFootball/status/2072502252690882911?s=20 [https://x.com/DAZNFootball/status/2072502252690882911?s=20]Oilers sign Frederik Andersen to a one-year contract worth $2.8 millionhttps://x.com/espn/status/2072482241297465640?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2072482241297465640?s=20]Sergei Bobrovsky signing 3 year deal with Maple Leafshttps://x.com/espn/status/2072394938046673202?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2072394938046673202?s=20]Celtics deal Jalen Brown to 76ers in blockbuster deal https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/2072444663240577308?s=20 [https://x.com/BleacherReport/status/2072444663240577308?s=20]Lebron tells Lakers to plan on him not being there, will play elsewherehttps://x.com/espn/status/2071989415639962099?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2071989415639962099?s=20]Lions release CB Terrion Arnold https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2071686127417745888?s=20 [https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2071686127417745888?s=20]New Pac-12 conferencehttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072382561163124784?s=20 [https://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072382561163124784?s=20]The new Mountain West conferencehttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20 [https://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20]Major NCAA schools doing brand switcheshttps://x.com/On3/status/2072311395291365399?s=20 [https://x.com/On3/status/2072311395291365399?s=20]South Carolina uniforms with Nike swooshhttps://x.com/GamecockFB/status/2072282505168695446?s=20 [https://x.com/GamecockFB/status/2072282505168695446?s=20]Nascar this weekendhttps://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20 [https://x.com/CollegeFBonX/status/2072333744489238585?s=20]

LaMelo to Minnesota in Blockbuster Deal, NCAA Overhaul & Lions Star Arrested

The NBA offseason explodes as LaMelo Ball is reportedly headed to the Timberwolves in a blockbuster deal that could reshape the Western Conference. We also break down the NCAA's sweeping new eligibility rules that effectively eliminate the traditional redshirt system, Michigan's historic NBA Draft night, and postseason changes for North Dakota State and Sacramento State. Plus, the latest on the serious allegations involving Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, Team USA's World Cup path, and a look ahead to this weekend's Travelers Championship and international soccer action.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist]WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://AirItOutBro.com] #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: USMNT round of 32 and 16 games forecasted https://x.com/ClayTravis/status/2069888535558267229?s=20 [https://x.com/ClayTravis/status/2069888535558267229?s=20] The NCAA is officially adopting the age-based eligibility structure, giving players 5 years to play 5 seasonshttps://x.com/CFBKings/status/2069486481752670280?s=20 [https://x.com/CFBKings/status/2069486481752670280?s=20]N.C. State vs Virginia will remain Week 0 game after changing tune on Rio De Janeirohttps://x.com/PackFootball/status/2069481084975288425?s=20 [https://x.com/PackFootball/status/2069481084975288425?s=20]NCAA approves postseason eligibility for NDSU and Sacramento State effective immediatelyhttps://x.com/CFBKings/status/2069889561186926854?s=20 [https://x.com/CFBKings/status/2069889561186926854?s=20]Michigan makes history in NBA drafthttps://x.com/umichbball/status/2069802651735175583?s=20 [https://x.com/umichbball/status/2069802651735175583?s=20]The Charlotte Hornets are trading LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 unprotected first-round pick, three first-round pick swaps (2028, 2029, 2030) and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033) https://x.com/espn/status/2070136874715291857?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2070136874715291857?s=20]Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping in Tampa, Floridahttps://x.com/Breaking911/status/2070001338944041146?s=20 [https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2070001338944041146?s=20]

Dusty Leaves Michigan, Giannis Traded & Oklahoma’s Unreal Title Run

College sports got rocked as Dusty May reportedly leaves Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks, forcing the Wolverines into a sudden coaching change just months after a national championship run. We break down what comes next for Michigan, Oklahoma's improbable College World Series title after a mediocre SEC campaign, and a wild week of major moves across sports. Plus, Giannis heads to Miami in a blockbuster trade, the Panthers unite the Tkachuk brothers, Wyndham Clark wins another U.S. Open, Cory Heim conquers NASCAR's historic Naval Base race, and we discuss everything from Nebraska's new uniforms to Morgan Wallen's streaming dominance.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist]WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://AirItOutBro.com] #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: Dusty May leaving Michigan, heading to become HC of Dallas Maverickshttps://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2069061865527767340?s=20 [https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2069061865527767340?s=20]Michigan is promoting assistant coach Mike Boynton to be the new interim Head Coach https://x.com/uofmcoverage/status/2069091026468233721?s=20 [https://x.com/uofmcoverage/status/2069091026468233721?s=20] Oklahoma takes game 3, wins college world serieshttps://x.com/On3/status/2069252473869496787?s=20 [https://x.com/On3/status/2069252473869496787?s=20] Wyndham Clark wins U.S. Openhttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2068828433489019166?s=20 [https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2068828433489019166?s=20]Cory Heim wins in San Diego on Naval Base Coronadohttps://x.com/NASCAR/status/2068850531594916025?s=20 [https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2068850531594916025?s=20]https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2068858283729813957?s=20 [https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2068858283729813957?s=20]The Florida Panthers are trading for Brady Tkachuk, where he will play with his brother Matthewhttps://x.com/NHL/status/2068840961103266057?s=20 [https://x.com/NHL/status/2068840961103266057?s=20] Bucks dealing Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miami Heathttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2069268395837550623?s=20 [https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2069268395837550623?s=20]Jersey Mike takes over Chick-Fil-A as top fast food restauranthttps://x.com/Polymarket/status/2067653611522330845?s=20 [https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2067653611522330845?s=20]Nebraska has new uniforms and they are terriblehttps://x.com/B1Gfootball/status/2068680766796517402?s=20 [https://x.com/B1Gfootball/status/2068680766796517402?s=20]Grinch 2 with Jim Carrey in the workshttps://x.com/Variety/status/2067674092535431223?s=20 [https://x.com/Variety/status/2067674092535431223?s=20]

150 Million Watch UFC at White House, College World Series Set, and U.S. Open Underway

The UFC's White House event reportedly drew a staggering 150 million viewers and delivered plenty to talk about. We recap the fights, discuss the Knicks becoming the first NBA champions in years to accept a White House invitation, and explain why championship teams should make the visit regardless of who's in office. Plus, the Men's College World Series championship matchup is set, the U.S. Open heads back to brutal Shinnecock Hills, Team USA soccer returns to action, Florida Georgia Line officially completes its comeback, and one company is literally shutting down for the GTA 6 launch.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist]WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://AirItOutBro.com] #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links: UFC fights at the White House had over 150 million viewers https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/2067447793396916568?s=20 [https://x.com/ChampRDS/status/2067447793396916568?s=20]Knicks first NBA team to visit White House under Trump leadershiphttps://x.com/nypost/status/2067379740017574384?s=20 [https://x.com/nypost/status/2067379740017574384?s=20]Stage is set for Men's College World Series, UNC vs. Oklahoma https://x.com/espn/status/2067442031949947091?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2067442031949947091?s=20]Here is the schedule for UNC vs. Oklahomahttps://x.com/CWSOmaha/status/2067439176505520605?s=20 [https://x.com/CWSOmaha/status/2067439176505520605?s=20]U.S Open returns to Shinnecock Hills https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/49083772/top-storylines-us-open-2026-scottie-scheffler-russell-henley [https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id/49083772/top-storylines-us-open-2026-scottie-scheffler-russell-henley]FGL comeback is complete, duo signs with label and agenthttps://x.com/WhiskeyRiff/status/2064745283896885264?s=20 [https://x.com/WhiskeyRiff/status/2064745283896885264?s=20]Burger Motorsports to pause operations on Grand Theft Auto 6 release datehttps://x.com/pubity/status/2067442175671992328?s=20 [https://x.com/pubity/status/2067442175671992328?s=20]

Knicks Make History, Mahomes Gets $500M & Sorsby Drama Escalates

The Knicks pulled off the largest comeback in NBA Finals history and suddenly have all the momentum. The Stanley Cup Final continues to deliver with another overtime thriller as Carolina evened the series and Game 5 looms tonight. We also discuss Patrick Mahomes landing the NFL's first half-billion-dollar contract, the growing backlash to Brendan Sorsby's eligibility fight, the latest comments from Texas Tech and the Big 12, UFC's White House event, college basketball blue blood debates, and a look ahead to NASCAR's weekend at Pocono.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist]WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://AirItOutBro.com] #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #BallsShow Notes/Links:Knicks mount largest comeback in NBA finals historyhttps://x.com/espn/status/2064914478731276331?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2064914478731276331?s=20]Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final is tonight, 8pm est on ABChttps://x.com/NHL/status/2065056455439352205?s=20 [https://x.com/NHL/status/2065056455439352205?s=20] UFC unveils the outfits Octagon Girls will wear at the UFC Freedom 250 White House fights this weekend https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2064803936054173725?s=20 [https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2064803936054173725?s=20]College Basketball Blue Bloods Conversationhttps://x.com/CBKReport/status/2064758154089431079?s=20 [https://x.com/CBKReport/status/2064758154089431079?s=20]The Chiefs are adding two years to Patrick Mahomes’ contract, tying him to Kansas City through the 2033 season at a value of $504.75 million, making it the first NFL deal valued at over a half-billion dollarshttps://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2064806288781938797?s=20 [https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2064806288781938797?s=20]Big 12 athletic directors held a spirited call Tuesday with commissioner Brett Yormark, making it clear they are united around the notion that Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby should not be eligible for next seasonhttps://x.com/espn/status/2064726277731364940?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2064726277731364940?s=20]Texas Tech AD Kirby Hocutt releases a statement re: Brendan Sorsby lawsuit.https://x.com/PeteNakos/status/2064763402619076622?s=20 [https://x.com/PeteNakos/status/2064763402619076622?s=20]NASCAR schedule this weekend for Poconohttps://x.com/NASCAR/status/2064724396200112161?s=20 [https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2064724396200112161?s=20]