Spain ICES Argentina In World Cup Victory, Lionel Messi's International Retirement, LeBron James' NBA Decision

SEC Threatens to Leave NCAA, Red Sox Win AGAIN, Yankees Brawl, Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl, LeBron?

On this episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, Drake recaps Day 1 of SEC Media Days. Will the SEC eventually try to break away from the NCAA? How problematic is the SEC’s 9-game conference schedule when it comes to deciphering which teams will make the playoffs compared to the Big Ten? What Kentucky head coach Marc Stein and Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel had to say that drew headlines at SEC Media Days. Day 30 of LeBron James watch. Will he make a decision anytime soon? Are the Boston Red Sox poised for a deep MLB Postseason run this season? Would Tom Brady joining the WWE be a bad look for him? What does the exit of AD Ward Manuel say about Michigan? Is it truly Super Bowl or bust for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys?  ESPN College Football Analyst and former Georgia Quarterback Aaron Murray joins Drake. What was his biggest takeaway from Day 1 of SEC Media Days? Why would the SEC break away from the NCAA? Is the competitive balance in college football in a good or bad place? Are 9 SEC games good or bad for the conference? Is the SEC still the best league in the sport? Who is the team to beat in the SEC this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Spain ICES Argentina In World Cup Victory, Lionel Messi's International Retirement, LeBron James' NBA Decision

On this episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, Drake breaks down Spain’s 1-nil FIFA World Cup Final victory over Argentina. How captivating was this victory for Las Roja. Is this the last we will see of Lionel Messi in an Argentinian shirt? Did Messi need Christiano Ronaldo to become the legend that he is? Is Pittsburgh Head Coach Pat Narduzi crazy for thinking that the ACC is a better football conference than the Big Ten? Have eligibility lawsuits against the NCAA simply gone too far with the latest being from former Texas Offensive Lineman Cole Hutson?  ESPN Soccer Writer Jeff Carlisle joins the show to recap the World Cup Final. Just how good was Spain throughout the Tournament? Was Sunday’s Final more captivating or boring? Will this be the last we see of Lionel Messi in an Argentina shirt? Will the country be more invested in the sport in the future?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

LeBron Will NOT Pick Team Soon, Giannis in Miami, MLB Predictions, Big 3 State of Sports

On this episode of The Drake Toll Show, guest host John Lund breaks down a jam-packed slate of sports news headlined by LeBron James’ looming free agency. Appearing at Fanatics Fest, James kept his next destination secret but promised the upcoming chapter will be "fun," leaving suitors like Golden State, Cleveland, Miami, and Philadelphia on high alert. The decision carries massive weight, as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver revealed the league cannot finalize its 2026–27 schedule until LeBron chooses, while Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Draymond Green make public pushes to bring him to the Bay. Beyond LeBron, the show covers Giannis Antetokounmpo’s blockbuster introduction in Miami and a mixed bag of MLB ratings, where Netflix's Home Run Derby debut flopped but Fox's All-Star Game thrived. Finally, NFL updates round out the show with Alvin Kamara reworking his deal to stay a Saint and George Pickens locked into his franchise tag with Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

WOW: Argentina Takes Down England, Kamara Stays in New Orleans, MLB Trades Happening

On this jam-packed episode of The Drake Toll Show, guest host John Lund breaks down a thrilling slate of sports news, starting with Argentina's stunning 2-1 World Cup semifinal comeback over England. Fueled by late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez to set up a historic final against Spain, Lund questions whether the U.S. can leverage this high-profile home tournament to become a true global soccer powerhouse. The show then shifts to MLB to analyze the Milwaukee Brewers' trade for Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon, while floating a blockbuster proposal to send Mike Trout home to the Phillies. Over in the NFL, Lund debates Sam Darnold’s ranking among top quarterbacks, Alvin Kamara’s restructured contract with the Saints, and George Pickens playing on the Cowboys' franchise tag. Finally, NBA free agency takes center stage as Steph Curry and Draymond Green heavily pitch LeBron James on joining the Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Jordan Walker's INSANE Home Run Derby Win, MLB All-Star Game is HERE, FIFA World Cup HEATS UP

In this jam-packed episode of The Drake Toll Show on Westwood One Sports, host Drake Toll dives headfirst into the midsummer sports landscape. The show kicks off with a comprehensive breakdown of the MLB All-Star Game roster shakeups, highlighting the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber leading off for the National League as Shohei Ohtani undergoes a knee procedure. Transitioning from the diamond, Drake serves up his "Biggest Winners and Losers of the Day" alongside his signature "Obits" segment, generating plenty of listener banter about a confirmed praise kink and his supposed ban on rankings. After analyzing World Series futures, the show shifts to the pitch, previewing the highly anticipated France vs. Spain World Cup semifinal clash in Dallas. Drake wraps up the morning with the beloved "Idiot of the Day" segment before welcoming guests Pete Sousa and 2011 NL All-Star Gaby Sanchez to the broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]