Pizza Hut Goes Retro, Rodgers to Steelers, Sabres Heartbreak, and Conference Finals Underway

Spain Wins It All, ESPN Bloodbath, and is Tom Brady vs. Logan Paul Happening in WWE?

Spain captured the 2026 FIFA World Cup, capping a tournament that generated more than $9 billion for FIFA and further cemented soccer's global reach. We break down the championship, ESPN's major round of layoffs that reportedly includes Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech, and Tom Pelissero, and Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel's decision to step down following the university's external culture review. We also debate Pat Narduzzi's claim that the ACC is better than the Big Ten, preview a loaded November college football slate, discuss Shane Gillis setting attendance records in Philadelphia, Tom Brady's viral Fanatics Fest moment with Logan Paul, and the possibility of Brady entering WWE. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist] WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://airitoutbro.com/]  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Spain wins World Cup https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2078963624266133887?s=20 [https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2078963624266133887?s=20] FIFA earns over 9 Billion in 2026 World Cup https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2079271621445968194?s=20 [https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2079271621445968194?s=20] ESPN parting ways with Ryan Clark https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079316347016663349?s=20 [https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079316347016663349?s=20] NFL Network insider, Tom Pelissero, is expected to be laid off as part of the ESPN layoffs https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079568259678904593?s=20 [https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079568259678904593?s=20] Karl Ravech is expected to be laid off as part of a new round of layoffs at ESPN https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079555877342785829?s=20 [https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2079555877342785829?s=20] Michigan Athletic director Warde Manuel is out, to step down at end of year https://x.com/espn/status/2079192320847527963?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2079192320847527963?s=20] Pitt's Pat Narduzzi says the ACC is better than the Big Ten https://x.com/On3/status/2078534974446375335?s=20 [https://x.com/On3/status/2078534974446375335?s=20] November 6th CFB slate is amazing https://x.com/TheBuckeyeNut/status/2078976420920070151?s=20 [https://x.com/TheBuckeyeNut/status/2078976420920070151?s=20] Shane Gillis sets two records at Lincoln Financial Field https://x.com/LFFStadium/status/2078322231420112946?s=20 [https://x.com/LFFStadium/status/2078322231420112946?s=20] Tom Brady slaps Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest (TURN DOWN VOLUME) https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/2078258356796403989?s=20 [https://x.com/TSN_Sports/status/2078258356796403989?s=20] Tom Brady is reportedly in talks with WWE, possibly related to his on-going feud with Logan Paul https://x.com/WrestleOps/status/2079286546339877215?s=20 [https://x.com/WrestleOps/status/2079286546339877215?s=20] West Texas State produced some of wrestling's greatest legends

Argentina Storms Back, Spain Rolls & College Baseball Gets Robo-Umps

The World Cup Final is set after Spain shut out France and Argentina delivered a dramatic comeback to keep its championship hopes alive. We recap both semifinals and look ahead to the title match. Plus, the NHL announces opening day, the ACC changes its football tiebreaker rules, and college baseball approves an ABS challenge system that could dramatically change balls-and-strikes disputes. We also get into a golf-course bear stealing clubs, an awkward moment on the Senate floor, and Danny McBride taking over a new G.I. Joe movie. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist] WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://airitoutbro.com/]  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Spain takes down France 2-0 https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2077135777356542273?s=20 [https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2077135777356542273?s=20] Argentina storms back and advances to World Cup Finalhttps://x.com/espn/status/2077499201638817829?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2077499201638817829?s=20] NHL Opening Day Sethttps://x.com/NHL/status/2077393083667550659?s=20 [https://x.com/NHL/status/2077393083667550659?s=20] A black bear wandered onto a golf course, grabbed a set of golf clubs, and ran off with them. https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2077451603364237706?s=20 [https://x.com/Breaking911/status/2077451603364237706?s=20]Chuck Schumer Appears to Let Out Loud Fart on Senate Floor https://x.com/nypost/status/2077427074512396434?s=20 [https://x.com/nypost/status/2077427074512396434?s=20] Danny McBride is officially directing a new 'G.I. Joe' movie https://x.com/CultureCrave/status/2077439839964963145?s=20 [https://x.com/CultureCrave/status/2077439839964963145?s=20] The ACC changed its tiebreaker rules after last season https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2077404118784598143?s=20 [https://x.com/BussinWTB/status/2077404118784598143?s=20] The NCAA Rules Subcommittee has approved the usage of the ABS challenge system in College Baseball https://x.com/On3/status/2077445148942680479?s=20 [https://x.com/On3/status/2077445148942680479?s=20]

Michigan's Wild Week, $9.6B NFL Sale and Wemby's Massive Payday ⭐

Conor McGregor's long-awaited return ended almost immediately with a shocking injury, while Jordan Walker cashed in with a Home Run Derby title worth more than his annual salary. We break down Ryan Blaney's dramatic win in Atlanta, Sophie Cunningham's unforgettable weekend, and the latest shakeup at Michigan as Mike Boynton builds his staff while questions continue to surround athletic director Warde Manuel. Plus, Victor Wembanyama lands a massive extension, the Seattle Seahawks sell for a record $9.6 billion, and Netflix's Quarterback returns. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist] WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://airitoutbro.com/]  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: Jordan Walker wins Homerun Derby https://x.com/UnderdogMLB/status/2076863599453384802?s=20 [https://x.com/UnderdogMLB/status/2076863599453384802?s=20]Sophie Cunningham scores 20 pts off bench, after being ring girl for UFC night prior https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2076507402334011699?s=20 [https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2076507402334011699?s=20] Connor McGregor goes down seconds into fight with injury https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2076340887815155983?s=20 [https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2076340887815155983?s=20] Ryan Blaney wins at EchoPark in Atlanta https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2076543797710708824?s=20 [https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2076543797710708824?s=20] Mike Boynton has agreed to 2-year contract to be Michigan basketball coachhttps://x.com/uofmcoverage/status/2075628849056927852?s=20 [https://x.com/uofmcoverage/status/2075628849056927852?s=20] Brown head coach Mike Martin is leaving to become an assistant coach at Michigan, joining Mike Boynton’s staff there https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2076753477649199283?s=20 [https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2076753477649199283?s=20] University of Michigan board of regents to discuss Warde Manuel's fate as AD https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2076459708882272397?s=20 [https://x.com/YahooSports/status/2076459708882272397?s=20] Victor Wembanyama has agreed to a five-year, $252 million maximum rookie-scale contract extension with the Spurs that includes a player option in the fifth season https://x.com/espn/status/2075714828505632802?s=20 [https://x.com/espn/status/2075714828505632802?s=20] Quarterback returns on Netflix tonight https://x.com/NFLMedia/status/2076713263665201405?s=20 [https://x.com/NFLMedia/status/2076713263665201405?s=20] A group led by San Francisco 49ers limited partner Vinod Khosla has agreed to purchase the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, a record sale price for an NFL franchise https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2076073755541950654?s=20 [https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2076073755541950654?s=20] Tags: Jordan Walker, Home Run Derby, Conor McGregor, UFC, Sophie Cunningham, Ryan Blaney, NASCAR Atlanta, Mike Boynton, Michigan basketball, Warde Manuel, Victor Wembanyama, Spurs, Seattle Seahawks, NFL ownership, Quarterback Netflix, MLB, NBA, college basketball, sports news, NFL

World Cup Quarterfinals, Ivy League AI Cheating Scandals, and McGregor Returns

World Cup Quarterfinals, Ivy League AI Cheating Scandals, and McGregor ReturnsThe World Cup quarterfinals are here, and we'll preview every matchup as the race to the championship intensifies. We also dive into one of the wildest headlines of the week, discuss the viral Ivy League AI cheating story after exam scores collapsed under in-person testing, and look ahead to Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway. Plus, NASCAR heads to Atlanta's EchoPark Speedway, we wrap up the week's biggest sports stories, and, of course, finish with the best memes from around the internet. Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist] WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://airitoutbro.com/]  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links: World Cup Quarter Finals start today... https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2074656396264763855?s=20 [https://x.com/FIFAWorldCup/status/2074656396264763855?s=20]Most absurd headline of the week https://x.com/nypost/status/2074961889772052899?s=20 [https://x.com/nypost/status/2074961889772052899?s=20] Luke Wilson, 54, and girlfriend Kendall Yates, 24, welcome their first baby https://x.com/californiapost/status/2074955712749306123?s=20 [https://x.com/californiapost/status/2074955712749306123?s=20]Ivy League professor suspected AI cheating, ordered an in-person final, & saw average scores plunge from 96 to 48 https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2075041407597699286?s=20 [https://x.com/Polymarket/status/2075041407597699286?s=20] Connor McGregor vs Max Holloway fight Saturday Nascar is in Atlanta this weekend at Echopark Speedway https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2074561864558612567?s=20 [https://x.com/NASCAR/status/2074561864558612567?s=20] Best Memes of the Week

USA Crashes Out, Belgium Trolls Trump, But Don't Worry....Football Is Almost Back

The U.S. Men's National Team is heading home after a disappointing Round of 16 loss to Belgium. We break down what went wrong, from costly mistakes and sloppy play to the reality of where American soccer still stands on the global stage. We also discuss Belgium's viral Trump dance celebration, the first World Cup quarterfinals ever without Brazil, Germany, or Italy, Chase Briscoe's win in Chicago, the end of Brendan Sorsby's legal battle and what it means for his football future, plus a look back at Hulk Hogan's legendary NWO heel turn and the greatest factions in wrestling history. And don't worry, football is almost back.Live Show Tuesday and Thursday, 3pm est.SOCIALS: https://linktr.ee/drewberquist [https://linktr.ee/drewberquist] WEBSITE: https://AirItOutBro.com [https://airitoutbro.com/]  #DrewBerquist #Balls&Banter #Balls Show Notes/Links:  Joey Chetnut wins 18th hot dog eating championship https://x.com/br_betting/status/2073452183022948357?s=20 [https://x.com/br_betting/status/2073452183022948357?s=20] US eliminated by Belgium in round of 16 https://x.com/theScore/status/2074313752560775449?s=20 [https://x.com/theScore/status/2074313752560775449?s=20]For the first time in World Cup history, the quarter finals will not feature Brazil, Germany or Italy https://x.com/PolymarketSport/status/2074182459718033689?s=20 [https://x.com/PolymarketSport/status/2074182459718033689?s=20] Remaining World Cup bracket https://x.com/ofootball__/status/2074313391137751474?s=20 [https://x.com/ofootball__/status/2074313391137751474?s=20] Chase Briscoe wins NASCAR race at Chicagoland https://x.com/SportsonPrime/status/2073945343436226925?s=20 [https://x.com/SportsonPrime/status/2073945343436226925?s=20] Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic for third win of the season https://x.com/PGATOUR/status/2073885432748683297?s=20 [https://x.com/PGATOUR/status/2073885432748683297?s=20] No further litigation in Brendan Sorsby, NFL case https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2072063030192680974?s=20 [https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2072063030192680974?s=20] On this date in 1996, Hulk Hogan turned heel and the New World Order was born https://x.com/WrestlingNewsCo/status/2074342677835821528?s=20 [https://x.com/WrestlingNewsCo/status/2074342677835821528?s=20]