Stefan Fatsis and Josh Levin are joined by the Athletic’s Sabreena Merchant to discuss LSU’s victory over Iowa in the women’s NCAA Tournament. Tennis player Matija Pecotic also joins to talk about how he went from a full-time job to victory on the pro tour. Finally, Jody Avirgan discusses his podcast Good Sport and whether sports debate shows are hurting America.
Women’s NCAA Tournament (6:44): The on-court battles and the off-court controversies.
Pecotic (31:00): The star of one of the sports world’s best underdog stories tells all.
Sports debate shows (54:12): What has Stephen A. Smith wrought?
Afterball (01:15:30): Josh on some recent remembrances of Zelmo Beaty.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Blind Side’s Blind Spots
Simone Biles Is Back
The USWNT Is Out
The Biggest Contract in NBA History
Messi’s Miami Magic
It’s Carlos Alcaraz’s Time
The End of the New York Times Sports Department
The Sports Culture Power Rankings
The Quest for .400
The Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Problem
Novak Djokovic Stands Alone
The Mascot That Changed American Sports
The Best Comeback That Never Was
Remembering Jim Brown
How to Cover a Dog Show
Bronny to USC
Steph Curry Lights the Beam
Baseball Announcers vs. the Pitch Clock
So Long, Dan Snyder
The Mavericks Tank Out of the Playoffs
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Sports Illustrated At The Games
For The Win
A Few More Words
Edge of Sports
GymCastic: The Gymnastics Podcast