The Sports Block Podcast #493

The Sports Block Podcast #493

(0:00 - 1:16.20) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens talk the July 4th holiday, the disgrace that is FIFA, the Twins win in New York, the NBA off season continues with the trade of Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia, plus ranking the best holidays and seasons.  (1:16.20 - 1:52.40) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to recap the United States loss to Belgium, 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16. Where things stand heading into the quarterfinals.

The Sports Block Podcast #492

(0:00 - 1:18.18) Travis Kriens and Nathan Stacken talk Minnesota Twins and how they compare to one year ago. NBA free agency preview and blockbuster trades. LaMelo Ball to Minnesota, Giannis to Miami, Jaylen Brown and Kawhi Leonard on the move. The rest of the week in baseball.  (1:18.18 - 1:58.27) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to look at the knockout stage of the World Cup and what is in front of the U.S. after a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina. England and Mexico also move on to the Round of 16.

The Sports Block Podcast #490

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens react to Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby heading to the NFL. The New York Knicks wins the NBA Finals 4-1 over the San Antonio Spurs. Carolina defeats Vegas in six games in the Stanley Cup Finals. Jacob Misiorowski dominates for the Brewers.

The Sports Block Podcast #488

(0:00 - 1:02.50) Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens recap Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals between San Antonio and Oklahoma City, plus an NBA Finals preview. The NCAA College Baseball Tournament and the College Softball World Series. A tough week for the Minnesota Twins and the rest of the week in MLB. (1:02.50 - 1:41.44) Marcus Traxler joins Nathan to preview the Stanley Cup Finals between Vegas and Carolina.

The Sports Block Podcast #487

Nathan Stacken and Travis Kriens look at the NBA Conference Finals as the New York Knicks sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers, while the Thunder and Spurs battle in the West. The unexpected death of 41-year-old Kyle Busch. South Dakota State upsets Oral Roberts to win the Summit League baseball tournament and the surging Minnesota Twins.