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  • Derek Rae on the Power of Pronunciation, Global Soccer Culture & Becoming the Voice of EA FC

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    Legendary commentator Derek Rae joins Christian and Alexis for a wide-ranging conversation on soccer, culture, and storytelling. From his upbringing in Scotland to his deep connection with German football, Derek explains how his love for languages and history shaped his broadcasting career—and why getting players’ names right is about far more than phonetics. He shares a powerful story about the real impact correct pronunciation can have on players and their families.

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    Derek also takes listeners behind the scenes of how he became the voice of EA FC, revealing what the audition process was like, how the opportunity came together, and what it means to be recognized worldwide through a video game. Along the way, he reflects on the evolution of soccer media, iconic broadcasting moments, and the responsibility that comes with being a trusted voice of the sport.

    Finally, the conversation dives into the global game itself. Derek breaks down the cultural differences between MLS and European leagues, explains why Germany has become such fertile ground for American players, and offers thoughtful insight into the unique identity of soccer fandom in the United States. It’s a smart, funny, and deeply human conversation with one of the most respected voices in the game.

    Timestamps:

    (2:00) – Why pronouncing player names correctly is important to Derek Rae

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    (10:45) – Derek Rae’s soccer origin story

    (15:00) – How Europeans currently perceive MLS

    (23:45) – Is Germany the best place for Americans to develop?

    (35:00) – Is 2026 the year where the US becomes a real soccer country?

    (39:00) – How Derek Rae became the voice of EA FC

    USMNT IN GERMANY

    USMNT IN GERMANY

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  • NBA trade deadline preview, Luka trade anniversary & Darryn Peterson’s cramps with Kyle Neubeck, Kirk Henderson & Corey Tulaba

    In a jam-packed Kevin O’Connor show, KOC analyzes the first trade of the deadline week and what it means for Keon Ellis, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Sacramento Kings. Then, he discusses updates in the Ja Morant trade market: is there a new interest in him coming out of Chicago?

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    Next, Kyle Neubeck joins to talk Sixers: what’s up with the Paul George suspension? Is Joel Embiid back? Is a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo without giving up VJ Edgecombe a possibility?

    Later, KOC chats All-Star reserves before being joined by Kirk Henderson. They look back at the Luka Doncic to Los Angeles trade one year later, marvel at Cooper Flagg’s 2-game tear and ask the question: will Anthony Davis be traded this season?

    Corey Tulaba then joins the pod for this week’s Draft Class to chat AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson, the future of Richie Saunders and the biggest college games to watch for this weekend.

    (0:25) Cavs trade for Ellis & Schroder
    (6:31) Bulls interested in Ja Morant?
    (8:22) Kyle Neubeck talks 76ers
    (27:27) All-Star reserves announced
    (30:48) Kirk Henderson talks Mavericks
    (46:01) Hornets win 6 straight games
    (1:00:00) Draft Class with Corey Tulaba

    PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 02: Keon Ellis #23 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Kings 129-102. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

    PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JANUARY 02: Keon Ellis #23 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 02, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Kings 129-102. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)

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  • Examining What the Giants Are Doing, Mariners Bring in a Key Bat & Explaining World Baseball Classic Insurance

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    The San Francisco Giants signed Luis Arráez to a one-year deal, with the hope that the three-time batting champion will be able to help solidify their offense after their blockbuster deal that brought Rafael Devers to the Bay last season. However, after finishing at 81–81, are the Giants doing enough to try and compete for a title?

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    On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman examine the questionable offseason that President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey has navigated for his Giants. While being in the same division as the Los Angeles Dodgers does present some difficulties, should the Giants be doing a bit more to show their commitment to winning? Could they still find a way to improve their rotation before the start of the season?

    Later, Jordan and Jake talk about the trade that saw the St. Louis Cardinals trade Brendan Donovan in a three-team deal to the Seattle Mariners and why he is going to be a key player for them. They then discuss the Chicago White Sox’s active weekend, the Sacramento A’s signing Jacob Wilson to an extension, all before they get into the problem that insurance is causing with World Baseball Classic rosters.

    2:29 – The Opener: A look at the Giants

    29:58 – Around the League: Mariners trade for Donovan

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    48:18 – Turbo Mode: Reds sign Eugenio Suárez

    58:37 – Tarik Skubal vs. Detroit Tigers

    1:01:44 – We Need to Talk About: WBC insurance

    Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images

    Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images

    (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images AP Photo/Benjamin Fanjoy, File Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)

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  • Amazon abandons open-world racing game by former Forza Horizon devs

    Amazon abandons open-world racing game by former Forza Horizon devs

    An open-world racing game from a studio formed by ex-Forza Horizon developers was due to be published by Amazon, but that is no longer the case. As reported first by The Game Business, UK-based Maverick Games is now in “active dialogue” with prospective new publishing partners for its currently untitled debut game, which remains in development.

    Maverick was founded in 2022 by Mike Brown, who served as the Horizon series’ creative director during his stint at Playground Games, and was able to tempt a number of other ex-Playground veterans to join the new studio. Little was publicly known about the game Amazon picked up, but shortly after Maverick was established Brown told GamesIndustry.Biz that his ambition was to make a game that was AAA, premium and eventually released with the intention of “winning all the awards.”

    “As part of our strategic evolution to focus on projects that leverage Amazon’s unique strengths and scale, including the recent re-launch of Luna and our Tomb Raider franchise partnership with Crystal Dynamics, we have decided to release Maverick Games from their publishing agreement with Amazon Game Studios,” an Amazon Game Studios representative said in a statement to The Game Business.

    “We have tremendous respect for the Maverick Games team and the compelling narrative-led driving experience they’re creating,” the companty said. “This decision allows Maverick Games the flexibility to find a publishing partner whose strategic priorities are better aligned with bringing their game to market. We’re proud of what we accomplished together during our partnership and wish them every success in the future.”

    Amazon’s push into gaming has yielded mixed results. It seemingly remains committed to developing its Luna streaming service, but as a publisher and developer things haven’t been smooth. 2020’s free-to-play multiplayer shooter Crucible vanished so quickly that most people have probably forgotten that it ever existed. The MMO New World has proved more of a hit, but Amazon is still winding down support for the game next year. The future of the company’s Lord of the Rings MMO is unclear, but The Game Business reports that last year’s cuts to its MMO division also affected the team working on that game.

    Earlier this week, it was announced that the Amazon Games-published co-op dungeon crawler King of Meat will shut down on April 9, less than a year after its October 2025 launch. The company does still have a pair of Tomb Raider games on its release slate, one of which is a reimagining of the original series entry from 1996.

  • Hacker used Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to attack multiple government agencies in Mexico

    Hacker used Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to attack multiple government agencies in Mexico

    Here’s yet another troubling story about this “golden” era of AI. A hacker has exploited Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to carry out attacks against Mexican government agencies, according to a report by Bloomberg. This resulted in the theft of 150GB of official government data, including taxpayer records, employee credentials and more.

    The hacker used Claude to find vulnerabilities in government networks and to write scripts to exploit them. It also tasked the chatbot with finding ways to automate data theft, as indicated by cybersecurity company Gambit Security. This started in December and continued for around a month.

    It looks like the hacker was able to essentially jailbreak Claude with prompts, finally bypassing the chatbot’s guardrails. Claude originally refused the nefarious demands until eventually relenting.

    “In total, it produced thousands of detailed reports that included ready-to-execute plans, telling the human operator exactly which internal targets to attack next and what credentials to use,” said Curtis Simpson, Gambit Security’s chief strategy officer.

    Anthropic has investigated the claims, disrupted the activity and banned all of the accounts involved, according to a company representative. The spokesperson also said that its latest model, Claude Opus 4.6, includes tools to disrupt this kind of misuse.

    It’s also been reported that this hacker used ChatGPT to supplement the attacks, using OpenAI’s chatbot to gather information on how to move through computer networks, determine which credentials were needed to access systems and how to avoid detection. OpenAI says it has identified attempts by the hacker to violate its usage policies and that the tools refused to comply.

    The hacker remains unidentified. The attacks haven’t been attributed to a specific group, but Gambit Security did suggest they could be tied to a foreign government. It’s also unclear what the hacker wants to do with all of that data.

    Mexico’s national digital agency hasn’t commented on the breach, but did note that cybersecurity is a priority. The state government of Jalisco denies that it was breached, saying only federal networks were impacted. However, Mexico’s national electoral institute also denied any breaches or unauthorized access in recent months. It’s worth noting that Gambit found at least 20 security vulnerabilities during its research that the country is likely not keen on highlighting.

    This isn’t the first time Claude has been used for a major cyberattack. Last year, hackers in China manipulated the tool into attempting to infiltrate dozens of global targets, several of which were successful. Anthropic just nixed its long-standing safety pledge, which committed to never train an AI system unless it could guarantee in advance that safety measures were adequate. So who knows what fresh hell the future will bring as the company’s tools become more advanced.

  • James Rodríguez to Minnesota United?! + Breaking down Fading USMNT Stars & What Went Wrong

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    Is James Rodríguez really headed to Minnesota United? In one of the strangest transfer rumors we’ve ever seen, the Cooligans unpack how a global superstar could end up in MLS, what it would mean for Minnesota, and whether James still has enough left to move the needle in the league — or if this is destined to be pure chaos.

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    Next, we revisit the USMNT hype machine and ask some uncomfortable questions. Gio Reyna, Yunus Musah, Gianluca Busio, Jordan Morris — all players who once felt like sure things. So what happened? We break down why their trajectories have stalled, what went wrong at club level, and whether there’s still time for a second act.

    Finally, we react to the wildest stories from around world soccer. From Vinícius Jr.’s girlfriend revealing uncomfortable details involving Real Madrid, to Gabriel Barbosa’s tense encounter with fans, to Cristiano Ronaldo’s “missing” posters popping up in Saudi Arabia — it’s another reminder that no sport delivers chaos quite like football.

    Timestamps:

    (6:30) – James Rodriguez’s shock transfer to Minnesota United

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    (21:30) – USMNT rising stars that have now faded

    (49:30) – Vini Jr’s girlfriend’s weird ointment story

    (53:30) – Reacting to other news around the soccer world

    JAMES RODRIGUEZ

    JAMES RODRIGUEZ

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  • CFP releases 2026 & 2027 schedule + SEC quarterbacks’ fight for another year

    In the new world of college football there may be just as much action in the courtroom as there is on the field. The latest trend is if you want another season in college, after your eligibility is up, take it to the courtroom! The two most recent cases of that are Trinidad Chambliss and Joey Aguilar. Both of whom are waiting to see if they get an injunction that will allow them to play in the 2026 season. Andy Staples, Ross Dellenger and Steven Godfrey explain both of these cases and update everyone with where the cases are in the process. They also take a look at the schools these quarterbacks are looking to go back to. Both schools have 5-star QBs waiting in the wings, which leads to the question: in the transfer portal era, are 5-star QBs better off going to a smaller school where to play right away and transferring later?

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    Then, the guys get into some more College Football Playoff conversation. The CFP released the 2026 & 2027 schedule for the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship game. In 2026, the playoff spans over 39 days. Andy, Ross and Godfrey discuss the ludicrous schedule. They also talk about a potential savior being the NFL. With the NFL now owning a stake in ESPN, will they help out college football’s scheduling to make it a better product?

    Later, Andy shares the results of his homework assignment. Last episode, the guys discussed how weak Week 1 is to start the 2026 season. Andy shares his plan of how to move Oklahoma and Michigan to Week 1 to inject some energy into the opening weekend slate of games. The guys also close the show by discussing the Washington Post shutting down their sports division.

    All of this and more on College Football Enquirer.

    Tennessee's Joey Aguilar Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images

    Tennessee’s Joey Aguilar Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images

    (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

    0:00:00 – SEC QB’s suing for eligibility

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    6:18 – Trinidad Chambliss’ case update

    8:32 – Joey Aguilar case update

    16:08 – What does the future of 5-star QB’s in college look like?

    28:24 – CFP releases 2026 schedule

    40:22 – Andy tries to improve Week 1’s schedule

    51:55 – Reflecting on The Washington Post news

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  • Super Bowl LX preview + Could Matthew Stafford win MVP & retire?

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    Will injuries hurt either the Seattle Seahawks or New England Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl LX matchup? Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson and Ben Fawkes break down the latest intel from both sides and give their game predictions. Plus, the guys explore the possibility that Matthew Stafford wins MVP and retires. What would that mean for the Los Angeles Rams? Hear about that and more on today’s huge preview episode!

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    (1:20) – Injury updates ahead of Super Bowl LX

    (12:15) – Rams and 49ers to play in Australia in 2026

    (18:09) – Eagles part ways with OL coach Jeff Stoutland

    (22:30) – Could Matthew Stafford retire?

    (32:23) – Tom Brady have issues getting into the HOF?

    (38:37) – Super Bowl Preview & Predictions

    (50:20) – One More Thing

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  • Super Bowl LX MEGA-Preview: Seahawks & Patriots DEEP DIVES & bold predictions

    Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald are LIVE from San Francisco to give their final thoughts and predictions for Super LX as they find the strengths and weaknesses of the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots.

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    The trio kick things off with the latest non-Super Bowl news from around the NFL, including Jay Glazer hinting at a potential Maxx Crosby departure on Yahoo Sports Daily and Philadelphia Eagles offensive line guru Jeff Stoutland departing, leaving Philly with major shoes to fill.

    Next, the three hosts dive into the Super LX matchup, previewing each side of the ball’s top matchups to watch, key injuries, predictions for the game and more.

    Later, Prime Vision’s Sam Schwartzstein joins the group to give his analytical insights on the game before Nate, Matt, Charles and Sam give their final Hail Mary bold predictions for the game.

    The show wraps up with conversations with Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels & Bijan Robinson.

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    (2:00) – Latest NFL news: Maxx Crosby out? Jeff Stoutland leaves Eagles

    (14:10) – Patriots offense vs. Seahawks defense

    (27:40) – Seahawks offense vs. Patriots defense

    (40:10) – Sam Schwartzstein breaks down Super Bowl LX

    (46:40) – Hail Mary bold predictions

    (56:00) – Josh Allen, Jayden Daniels & Bijan Robinson interviews.

    Sam Darnold & Drake Maye face off in Super LX on Sunday, February 8. (Kevin Sabitus & Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

    Sam Darnold & Drake Maye face off in Super LX on Sunday, February 8. (Kevin Sabitus & Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

    (Kevin Sabitus & Kara Durrette/Getty Images)

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  • Emma Roberts to Lead ‘Bride Wars’ Series in the Works at Peacock

    Peacock is looking to launch a new round of Bride Wars.

    The streamer is developing a series take on the 2009 movie that starred Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway. Emma Roberts is set to star in and executive produce the project, which is described as a “fresh, loose reimagining” of the story. The project comes from New Regency, which produced the film, and co-studios 20th Television and UCP. Sascha Rothchild (XO, Kitty, GLOW) is writing the updated take.

    Rather than focus on two dueling brides-to-be, this Bride Wars will focus on a pair of wedding planners. Roberts will play a big-city wedding planner who moves to a small town in North Carolina, setting off “an epic showdown with a beloved local planner,” per the show’s logline. “As the two women battle to plan the same wedding, their rivalry quickly escalates into a larger clash over friendship, community, and, ultimately, love.”

    Bride Wars was released in January 2009 to mostly negative reviews, but it pulled in a decent box office haul of about $115 million worldwide. Gary Winick directed the film, which was written by Greg DePaul, Casey Wilson and June Diane Raphael.

    Roberts’ recent credits include FX’s American Horror Story: Delicate, the 2023 feature Maybe I Do and Prime Video’s 2024 comedy Space Cadet, which she also executive produced. She was an executive producer of Hulu’s just concluded Tell Me Lies and is set to return to AHS for its 13th season later this year.

    Rothchild will executive produce Bride Wars with Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Natalie Lehmann for New Regency; Roberts, Karah Preiss and Matt Matruski for Belletrist; and Alexandra Milchan and Martin Salgo for Crescent Line.

    Roberts is repped by Sweeney Entertainment and attorney JR McGuiness. Crescent Line and Alexandra Milchan are repped by attorney Gavin Wise.