The Sports List - Episode 10 - Why are the NHL Playoffs so convoluted? (5.21.26)

The Sports List - Episode 13 - 2026 World Cup Preview (6.11.26)

The 2026 World Cup is here, and with a wildly open playing field, it's anyone's guess who will come out as the winner. But with dwindling ticket sales for what is known as the most popular event in the world, a lack of excitement in the host country United States, and poor treatment of other people coming in from other countries by immigration enforcement, there already appears to be a lot of bad marks on this tournament. The guys break down the current state of things leading up to the World Cup, the teams they are excited to watch, and some fun games to check out. Games / Events to consider watching this weekend / next week: * Brazil vs. Morocco - World Cup Soccer - Saturday, June 13, 2026 - 6 PM EST * Haiti vs. Scotland - World Cup Soccer - Saturday, June 13, 2026 - 9 PM EST * Japan vs. The Netherlands - World Cup Soccer - Sunday, June 14, 2026 - 4 PM EST * France vs. Senegal - World Cup Soccer - Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 3 PM EST

The Sports List - Episode 12 - Has F1 Monaco lost it's luster? (6.3.26)

With F1 heading to Monaco his weekend for the famed Monaco Grand Prix, Apple TV is putting on a full show of glitz and glammer as F1 continues it's push to make their style of racing popular in the United States. But with this push comes a distinct change in presentation and the demographics of fans attracted to the sport. This week, the guys discuss the changes in F1 with special guest Liz Stevens, and try to figure out if the sport is losing it's luster. Games / Events to consider watching this weekend / next week: * Belmont Stakes - Horse Racing (Leg 2 of the Triple Crown) - Saturday, June 6, 2026 - 7:04 PM EST * Memorial Tournament (PGA) - Thursday, June 4, 2026 - Sunday, June 7, 2026 * Monaco Grand Prix (F1 Racing) - Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 9 AM EST * International Cricket (Cricket) - England vs. New Zealand - Thursday, June 4, 2026 - Monday, June 8, 2026 - 6 AM EST * College World Series (Baseball) - Super Regionals - Friday, June 5, 2026 - Monday, June 8, 2026

The Sports List - Episode 11 - Is a College Football Super League Inevitable? (5.30.26)

The College Football Playoffs don't start for another three months, but some big conversations are happening amongst the elite of the college football world, and some big questions loom as to what the future will look like for it.

The Sports List - Episode 10 - Why are the NHL Playoffs so convoluted? (5.21.26)

Once again, the NHL Playoffs have delivered some great games and intense Playoffs series as they do every year. But screwed up 1st round matchups (particularly between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild) led to teams with great regular seasons exiting the Playoffs earlier than perhaps they would have in another Playoff format? This week, the guys discuss the negative impact on what has become a very flawed Playoff system in the NHL, and how much it could stunt the NHL's refreshing growth over the last five years.  Games / Events to consider watching this weekend / next week: * New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Playoff Series (NBA Basketball) - Thrusday, May 21, 2026 - 8 PM EST; Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 8 PM EST; Monday, May 25, 2026 - 8 PM EST * Premier League Final Week (Soccer) - Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 11 AM EST * Indy 500 (Auto Racing) - Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 12:45 PM EST * Men's College Lacrosse Final Four (Lacrosse) - Princeton vs. Duke - Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 12 PM EST; Notre Dame vs. Syracuse - Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 2:30 PM EST * Women's College Lacrosse Final Four (Lacrosse) - North Carolina vs. Maryland - Friday, May 22, 2026 - 3 PM EST

The Sports List - Episode 9 - Is the Ultimate Fighting Championship a monopoly? (5.14.26)

Jake Paul's new Most Valuable Promotions fighting league is debuting this Saturday night at 8 pm EST on Netflix as a potential competitor to the UFC. MVP is trying to leverage former stars such as Ronda Rousey to make a splash in the world of MMA. It's a big bet that Netflix is hoping will pay off. But with UFC having essentially having a monopoly on professional MMA in the states, can anyone really compete in that space right now? Games / Events to consider watching this weekend / next week: * Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Playoff Series (NBA Basketball) - Friday, May 14, 2026 - 7 PM EST * DAZN Global - Dave Allen vs. Filip Hrgovic (Boxing) - Saturday, May 15, 2026 - 5:15 PM EST *  Women's College World Series (College Softball) - Saturday, May 15, 2026 - Monday, May 17, 2026