Josh Levin, Stefan Fatsis, and the Atlantic’s Vann Newkirk talk about ESPN’s embrace of gambling. They also discuss the alleged suspension of Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown for alluding to the team’s recent losing seasons. Finally, Rebecca Schuman joins to assess Simone Biles’ return to competitive gymnastics.
ESPN and gambling (3:30): The Worldwide Leader makes a big bet. Is it too late?
Orioles (23:53): What are announcers allowed to say on team-owned networks?
Biles (42:49): How did she keep her comeback secret? And what should we expect from her?
Afterball (1:06:30): Stefan on Greek second-division soccer club Athens Kallithea FC, fashion, and hooliganism.
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