Mid Morning Mike Check 6/9/2026

College football on FIRE after controversial court ruling!

The Karmelo Anthony murder trial is now in the hands of the jury, while another high-profile case BEGINS with the defendant breaking down in court. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller says the feds know how to stop the screw-worm, but have chosen not to do it. The NCAA pushes back against a ruling that would allow Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play this year. And the Big 12 may be pushing back as well.

Mid Morning Mike Check 6/9/2026

Closing arguments begin in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, in which the jury has a third option to consider. Murder, acquittal, and now manslaughter. Whether they win or lose, you can count on New York Knicks to act the fool. Last night they lost, and things got ugly in the streets of Manhattan. Stop us if you've heard this before. Missiles are flying again in the Middle East, and the President is losing his patience. Kalshi has already placed odds on the halftime performer at the next Super Bowl. Harry Styles is 3rd and Justin Bieber is 2nd. Guess who's the favorite? The Karmelo Anthony murder trial is now in the hands of the jury, while another high-profile case BEGINS with the defendant breaking down in court. Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller says the feds know how to stop the screw-worm, but have chosen not to do it. He says if they won't, Texas will. The NCAA pushes back against a ruling that would allow Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play this year. And the Big 12 may be pushing back as well. Mickey D's introduces a new chatbot named Archie to take you order in the drive-thru. What's the motive? Improving efficiency, or cutting the payroll?

Verdict watch in the Karmelo Anthony case. Jurors can consider a new charge

Closing arguments begin in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial, in which the jury has a third option to consider. Murder, acquittal, and now manslaughter. Whether they win or lose, you can count on New York Knicks to act the fool. Last night they lost, and things got ugly in the streets of Manhattan. Kalshi has already placed odds on the halftime performer at the next Super Bowl. Guess who's the favorite?

Guess who you are going to see attending Game 3??

The defense takes its turn in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. On what they base their case? Self-defense? Race? We go live to the Collin County Courthouse. The NBA Finals land in New York City tonight. and that means layers upon layers of security at Madison Square Garden, especially with President Trump in attendance. Steven Spielberg loves movies about aliens and UFOs, and now he has another one coming up. "Disclosure Day" hits theaters this week, and we have a preview. It's not just cattle anymore. Of the two new cases of screw-worm in Texas, one of them is in a dog! What is screw-worm, and where did it come from?

Mid Morning Mike Check 6/8/2026

The defense takes its turn in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial. On what they base their case? Self-defense? Race? We go live to the Collin County Courthouse. The NBA Finals land in New York City tonight. and that means layers upon layers of security at Madison Square Garden, especially with President Trump in attendance. Steven Spielberg loves movies about aliens and UFOs, and now he has another one coming up. "Disclosure Day" hits theaters this week, and we have a preview. It's not just cattle anymore. Of the two new cases of screw-worm in Texas, one of them is in a dog! What is screw-worm, and where did it come from? Two high-profile murder cases: First, the latest on the Karmelo Anthony case in McKinney. And then, Karen Read, acquitted of murder one year ago, is pushing back. The sloooow vote count continues in the L.A. Mayor's race. President Trump is so mad about it, he blew up in an interview this weekend with Meet the Press. More on solo-maxxing. Pop Culture Diva Stephanie Blumenthal tells us the REAL reason so many young people have given up on dating. It's not ALL about the money. Today in History -- a look back at one of the most famous (and heartbreaking) wartime photographs ever taken, 53 years ago today.