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Championships, Controversy, and a Gambling Scandal Rocks Sports

1 h 7 min · 17. juni 2026
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Thee MackTruck Podcast is back with a loaded sports recap covering the New York Knicks’ championship run, a wild UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House, and the latest college football gambling scandal involving Brendan Sorsby. From bold takes and major upsets to controversy and offseason questions, this episode breaks down the biggest stories making noise right now.

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