Baker Mayfield Wants a Raise | George Pickens is OKAY with the Franchise Tag | NFC Playoff Picks

Baker Mayfield Wants a Raise | George Pickens is OKAY with the Franchise Tag | NFC Playoff Picks

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — how much Baker Mayfield should get paid and where he ranks among NFL quarterbacks, whether the Cowboys give George Pickens a long-term deal and where he ranks among NFL receivers, and full NFC division winner and playoff predictions headlined by the Super Bowl favorite Rams and a spicy disagreement in the NFC North. BAKER MAYFIELD WANTS A RAISE Mayfield is pushing for a new deal in Tampa Bay. We break down what he's actually worth, what a realistic extension number looks like in today's QB market, and where he honestly ranks among NFL starting quarterbacks. GEORGE PICKENS IS OKAY ON THE FRANCHISE TAG Pickens says he's comfortable playing on the tag in Dallas — but can the Cowboys actually afford a long-term deal, and what would it cost? We break down his value, his market, and where he ranks among the best receivers in the league after a 1,429-yard, nine-touchdown season. FULL NFC DIVISION AND PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS We go division-by-division through the NFC — predicting every winner, every wild card, and who's making a deep postseason run. The Rams look like the team to beat in the entire NFL, and Grant & Tanner don't agree on who comes out of the NFC North. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148295/fan_mail/new] FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ] Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports [https://twitter.com/WSNsports] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork [https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork]

Brendan Sorsby and Texas Tech Mutually Part Ways | College Football Natty Talk | World Cup Update

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — the messy "mutual agreement" sending Brendan Sorsby into the NFL Supplemental Draft over a gambling scandal, Texas Tech's national championship and Big 12 outlook, and a wild start to the 2026 World Cup with the USA looking great and Spain getting stunned by Cape Verde. BRENDAN SORSBY'S GAMBLING SCANDAL Texas Tech and Sorsby "mutually agreed" for him to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft — but reports suggest the Big 12 threatened to hold the school out of the championship game over his alleged gambling on games. We break down the real story behind the exit. TEXAS TECH'S TITLE OUTLOOK Can the Red Raiders compete for a national championship? We break down the contenders, where Texas Tech stacks up, and whether they can even win the Big 12 first. WORLD CUP 2026 IS OFF TO A WILD START The USA looks great early, bettors are setting popularity records, and Spain stunned everyone with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde. We give our early picks for who can win it all. BOTTOM LINE: Big stories across college football and international soccer today — a gambling scandal shaking up Texas Tech's quarterback room, a Red Raiders team trying to prove it belongs in the title conversation, and a World Cup that's already delivering chaos in week one. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148295/fan_mail/new] FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ] Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports [https://twitter.com/WSNsports] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork [https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork]

Dianna Russini Back in the Spotlight | NBA Finals Game 5 Preview | AFC Division Winners

Grant & Tanner cover it all in this one — Mark Schlereth's comments on the Diana Russini/Mike Vrabel investigation, our full AFC division and playoff predictions, and breaking down the Knicks' commanding 3-1 NBA Finals lead after a wild Game 4 collapse by the Spurs. SCHLERETH SAYS THE NFL IS NERVOUS Mark Schlereth claims the entire league is on edge over The Athletic's investigation into Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel. We break down what's actually at stake and how deep this could go. AFC DIVISION WINNERS & PLAYOFF PICTURE We go division-by-division predicting every AFC champ, plus our wild card picks — including a couple sneaky teams that might surprise you. KNICKS UP 3-1 AFTER SPURS' GAME 4 COLLAPSE San Antonio let one slip away, and now the Knicks are one win from a title. We break down what happened in Game 4, what to expect in Game 5, and when we think New York closes it out.  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148295/fan_mail/new] FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ] Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports [https://twitter.com/WSNsports] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork [https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork]

Brendan Sorsby is Eligible | Knicks Cough Up Game 3 at MSG | AJ Brown or Brandon Aiyuk?

Brendan Sorsby ruled eligible despite betting on his own games — Grant and Tanner think this is one of the worst decisions in college sports history and ask whether Texas Tech deserves a postseason ban. The Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-1 after the Spurs won Game 3 — is Wembanyama about to take over or is Brunson carrying New York to a championship? And AJ Brown is heading to New England while Brandon Aiyuk is coming to Washington — who has the better season? Packed episode. SORSBY RULED ELIGIBLE — A HORRIBLE PRECEDENT He bet on sports. He bet on his own team. He is now cleared to play. Grant and Tanner break down the ruling, the precedent it sets for every college athlete in America, and make the case that Texas Tech should be facing postseason consequences for having a starting quarterback actively wagering on his own games. KNICKS LEAD 2-1 — IS WEMBY ABOUT TO TAKE OVER Brunson has been the best player of the series. Wembanyama took a step in Game 3. The road team has won twice. Grant and Tanner assess where both stars stand, whether the Spurs can rattle off two straight, and make their official prediction on whether this NBA Finals goes seven games. AJ BROWN VS. BRANDON AIYUK — WHO HAS THE BETTER SEASON Brown to New England with Drake Maye. Aiyuk to Washington with Jayden Daniels. Two elite receivers, two new teams, two completely different situations. Grant and Tanner go on record — who puts up bigger numbers, who has the more important role, and who has the better 2026 season. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148295/fan_mail/new] FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ] Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports [https://twitter.com/WSNsports] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork [https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork]

Knicks vs. Spurs Game 2 Pick | Brandon Aiyuk Arrest Warrant | Caleb Williams Shouldn't be on Madden

The Knicks stole Game 1 of the NBA Finals and Jalen Brunson was the reason — can Wembanyama respond in Game 2? A warrant has been issued for Brandon Aiyuk's arrest for going 104mph and Grant and Tanner are calling it a 49ers PR stunt. And Caleb Williams gets the Madden cover — Grant and Tanner don't think he deserved it and have plenty to say about who did. Packed episode. SPURS-KNICKS GAME 2 — CAN WEMBY RESPOND Brunson was the best player on the floor in Game 1 and the Knicks took home court in San Antonio. Grant and Tanner break down what New York did schematically to steal the opener, whether Wembanyama can be held quiet for an extended series, and what the Spurs need to do differently in the clutch to take Game 2 before the series shifts to New York. AIYUK ARREST WARRANT — 49ERS BEING PETTY AGAIN A warrant issued for going 104mph in December — announced now, months later, at the exact moment the Aiyuk situation is most public. Grant and Tanner call it what it is. The 49ers have been spiteful throughout this entire saga and this is the latest example. They also connect every Aiyuk signal pointing toward Washington — the Instagram follows, the DC sweatshirt, the source close to his camp — and assess whether any of this changes the August 31 timeline. CALEB WILLIAMS GETS THE MADDEN COVER — AND DOESN'T DESERVE IT  Solid second season. Not yet a superstar. Grant and Tanner make the honest case for who should have gotten the cover instead — Lamar, Jayden Daniels, someone from the Super Bowl champion Seahawks — then pivot to the early MVP odds for 2026 and make their predictions before the season kicks off. Drop your takes on all three below!  Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2148295/fan_mail/new] FOLLOW US ON: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBN4zGZtlyfETCNE6hi1zGQ] Twitter - https://twitter.com/WSNsports [https://twitter.com/WSNsports] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork [https://www.facebook.com/worldsportsnetwork] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/ [https://www.instagram.com/wsn_worldsportsnetwork/] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork [https://www.tiktok.com/@worldsportsnetwork]