The Sports List - Episode 15 - Is the World Cup too big to Fail? (6.26.26)

The Sports List - Episode 15 - Is the World Cup too big to Fail? (6.26.26)

The World Cup 2026 is in full swing and has been excellent so far, with play that has exceeded expectations and fan exuberance that has been overwhelmingly positive across North America. For all of the scepticism from this podcast and others, it looks like this will be yet another great World Cup. This week, as the group stage comes to an end, the guys ask the question: Is the World Cup too big to fail? Special guest Victor Tapia joins the pod this week to discuss this, as well as the blockbuster Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat.

The Sports List - Episode 14 - The Death of LIV Golf (6.19.26)

LIV Golf is, for all intents and purpses, dead. Many feel as though the balance of golf will now return to it's proper position with the PGA fully back in charge of golf. But there's no question that even with LIV on the brink of collapse, their fingerprints have been all over the major decsion in the world of professional golf for years now, and very well may continue to be. The guys discuss what a reformatted PGA Toup might look like, and how these former LIV players will be welcomed back to the PGA Tour.

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.