Nate Tice & Charles McDonald join forces to answer the NFL offseason’s biggest looming questions submitted by the audience. The duo start off by diving into the New York Giants’ potential NFL Draft plans with the 5th overall pick, how the Chicago Bears can fix their defensive line and whether or not Brian Daboll is a good fit with QB Cam Ward as the new Tennessee Titans OC.
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Next, Nate & Charles discuss whether or not the Los Angeles Chargers can fix their offensive line in one offseason, if the Jacksonville Jaguars defense can take a leap next season, who the Denver Broncos should be targeting in free agency (Tyler Allgeier?) and what our expectations for the 2026 Washington Commanders should look like.
Later, the two hosts wrap up with thoughts on the New England Patriots’ upcoming offseason decisions, why Sean McVay changed to a duo run game style with the Los Angeles Rams, whether Sean McDermott was really the problem with the Buffalo Bills and more.
(44:15) – Biggest offseason questions: Patriots, Rams, Bills & more
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 60 football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Cooligans welcome former MLS head coach and analyst Giovanni Savarese for a deep dive into the 2026 MLS season. Gio shares his predictions, breakout teams to watch, and how the league continues to evolve ahead of a massive 2026 on home soil. The conversation also turns to the USMNT, as the guys assess expectations, pressure, and what success should realistically look like at the 2026 World Cup.
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Christian and Alexis then tackle the troubling racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior during Real Madrid’s clash with Benfica. They unpack how these situations are currently handled, question whether the responsibility to stop a match unfairly falls on the player experiencing abuse, and debate what meaningful structural changes could better protect players moving forward.
Finally, it’s a jam-packed Champions League recap. Folarin Balogun shines in a statement performance against Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus suffer a shocking defeat to Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt pull off a stunning win over Inter Milan. The boys react to all the drama, surprises, and what these results mean going forward.
Timestamps:
(6:30) – 2026 MLS preview and predictions
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(30:00) – Gio Savarese’s USMNT World Cup outlook
(39:00) – Vinicius Junior deals with racism again: time for a rule change?
(59:00) – Folarin Balogun shines in Champions League loss to PSG
(1:04:30) – Serie A teams suffer shocking Champions League losses
“I couldn’t even feel my hands on the last couple greens,” Bridgeman said.
Luckily for Bridgeman, he kept it together on the 18th hole at Riviera Country Club. After a bogey and a lot of work for a par save on the two holes behind him, which cut his lead to a single stroke, Bridgeman played the final hole perfectly. He landed in the fairway with his drive, stuck his approach about 20 feet short of the cup and left himself a simple two-putt par to seal the win.
With it came a $4 million check — which was just more than half of what he had earned over his first three seasons on the PGA Tour combined — and a jump to the very top, though just barely, of the FedExCup standings.
“I thought it would be a lot easier than it was,” he said. “I kind of had everything under control, especially to start the day and I felt great throughout the day … But I don’t think it will get any easier than a six-shot lead.”
Bridgeman didn’t make many mistakes for most of his round. He birdied twice in his first three holes, and he was even through 15. The lone true stumble came at the par-3 16th, when he landed his tee shot in the bunker and struggled to get out of it before settling for a bogey. He had to scramble to safe par at the 17th, too.
But he got it done.
Jacob Bridgeman held on late to grab a one-shot win at the Genesis Invitational on Sunday in Los Angeles. (AP/Caroline Brehman )
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“I thought he handled everything really well,” said Rory McIlroy, who finished a shot back at 17-under. “Because I wasn’t putting pressure on him it probably felt to him like he didn’t need to do that much, but he played very well … It’s hard to close out big tournaments. Even though he was a little shaky coming down the stretch, he held it together when he needed to.”
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The winning moment wasn’t something Bridgeman was shying away from all week the way that some athletes would, either. He was envisioning it when he woke up Sunday morning, trying to picture what it would feel like with the trophy in hand.
That, while he knows it might be unusual, feels like the right way to go about it.
“I don’t think I should try and forget about it or not realize what’s going on,” he said. “The magnitude of the situation almost just makes me focus more.”
Though he was admittedly “a little bit nervous” when he first woke up, Bridgeman managed to see the win in his head. It just didn’t turn out like he had hoped.
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“I pictured myself walking up that hole with a four-shot lead and knowing that I’d won, but unfortunately for me it was only a one-shot lead and I became a lot more nervous,” he said. “So I kept my head down, didn’t really look up until the end. I felt like if I had kind of become overwhelmed by the moment it might have distracted me.”
Now with the win in the books, Bridgeman will head right to Florida for the Cognizant Classic starting in just a few days. He had already secured a trip to the Masters this spring after he reached the Tour Championship last season. So the next few months will be a build-up for his first career trip to Augusta National.
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Though it’ll be incredibly different than anything he’s faced, preparing for the major championship as a Tour winner will make things much, much easier.
“Getting the monkey off my back winning for the first time I think is huge,” he said. “I think the Masters in itself is going to be a whole ‘nother challenge just because that’s the golf tournament that every golfer growing up wants to win, wants to play in, wants to compete in.
“I know that one will be a little bit more mental and physically taxing on me, but I’m very excited for it.”
For decades, Pat Riley has been the architect of the Miami Het.
But he’s a Los Angeles Lakers legend whose likeness was set in perpetuity Sunday with a statue outside Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers unveiled the statue prior to Sunday’s home game against the rival Boston Celtics. It fittingly stands between statues of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with whom Riley won four NBA championships as head coach of the “Showtime” Lakers.
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With a host of Lakers icons watching, the curtain was lifted, and Riley’s statue emerged from a flurry of purple and gold confetti. The statue is positioned with Riley holding up his right hand in a fist, his trademark signal for Johnson to deliver a pass to Abdul-Jabbar for a sky hook.
An inscription on the base of the statue features a quote that Riley attributed to his father, Leon Riley:
“There will come a time when you are challenged, and when that time comes, you must plant your feet. You must stand firm. You must make a point. About who you are, what you do, and where you come from. When that time comes, you do it.”
Lakers legends among icons to honor Riley
Riley was among the “Showtime” Lakers royalty present for the unveiling alongside Johnson, Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy, A.C. Green, Bob McAdoo, Kurt Rambis, Norm Nixon and Byron Scott.
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Dwyane Wade, who won three NBA championships under Riley’s leadership with the Heat, was also in attendance. As was notable “Showtime”-era Lakers fan Michael Douglas, who gave a speech about his friendship with Riley.
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss, whose father, Jerry Buss, hired Riley, hosted the ceremony.
“Forty years ago, Pat was asked by Sports Illustrated what words he associated with coaching. His response was simple: ‘dignity, respect, pride,’” Buss said. “Those are the values he lives by and the ones he embedded here.
“Even though Pat hasn’t worked here for more than three decades, those remain Laker principles in large part because of him. That’s why it was so important to us to recognize Pat with this statue right here in the heart of downtown L.A.”
When the statue was unveiled, Riley smiled and offered a thumbs up in approval.
When Pat Riley raised his fist, that meant give the ball to Kareem.
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The celebration of Riley continued at halftime of Sunday’s game with Johnson emceeing a midcourt ceremony in front of a sold-out crowd.
“I was born to be a Laker in 1970 at the Forum with these guys right here,” Riley said when Johnson handed him the mic, while pointing to the aforementioned former Lakers in the building who were lined up behind him at halfcourt.
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The man known as much for his fashion sense as his basketball acumen, then had jokes.
“And of all of them, there’s only one who has shown me true respect today, and that’s James Worthy, who has a tie on,” Riley continued. “Everybody’s got a little too casual — $2,000 fine for everybody.”
To be fair to Jamaal Wilkes, Wilkes also had a tie on.
Riley, who wore many hats with the Lakers including player and broadcaster before taking over as head coach, then reflected on his time with the team.
“I had the opportunity to meet, to be with, to play with, to coach, to broadcast, to be a traveling secretary and to be a head coach of this team. And it’s the greatest honor I’ve ever had.”
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Current Laker LeBron James, who played under Riley and alongside Wade on two Heat championship teams, was present for the halftime ceremony. He shared a hug with Riley in the tunnel.
Unfortunately for the Lakers, they couldn’t deliver a win over the Celtics to cap Riley’s day. Boston blew the game open after halftime for a 111-89 win.
Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on the nine NFL teams with head coach openings to determine the best fit for each job. For each team, Nate & Matt discuss the franchise’s biggest selling point and their favorite pick to be next head coach. The duo start with the Baltimore Ravens, where they determine the best fit for Lamar Jackson. Next, the two react to the breaking news that the Los Angeles Chargers fired OC Greg Roman before moving on to the Las Vegas Raiders (who have a more enticing roster and organization than you might think.)
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Later, Nate & Matt cover the Cleveland Browns and the Atlanta Falcons. During some preliminary thoughts on Mike Tomlin, the news breaks that Mike Tomlin officially steps down as Pittsburgh Steelers head coach, and the two hosts discuss what Tomlin’s future could hold.
The duo wrap things up with thoughts on the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, New York Giants and Tennessee Titans.
(4:10) – Ravens
(18:20) – Chargers fire OC Greg Roman
(25:00) – Raiders
(34:25) – Browns
(42:20) – Falcons
(54:15) – Mike Tomlin steps down as Steelers head coach mid-Tomlin conversation
(1:04:30) – Dolphins
(1:12:20) – Cardinals
(1:20:35) – Giants
(1:32:10) – Titans
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 12: Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before the game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium on January 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine discuss Jaylen Brown’s $35,000 fine after calling out the NBA refs, break down how the lack of foul shots is impacting the league in the new year and ask what can be done to end the scoring drought.
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Next, they dive into the latest NBA trade deadline rumor mill news. The duo breaks down Rich Paul’s comments surrounding a potential Austin Reaves trade and gives their thoughts on the best fit for Ja Morant.
Later, they react to Giannis being booed by his home crowd. Should the Bucks trade Giannis for Jalen Johnson? Plus, they discuss Anthony Davis not undergoing surgery for his hand injury and confirm he is back on the trade block. Where would he fit best?
1:12 – The Big Number: $35,000 – Jaylen Brown’s fine for criticizing refs
3:50 – NBA scoring drought: What’s causing the slump?
15:57 – The Little Numbers: 77 – 3-shot fouls called since January 1st
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22:11 – The Little Numbers: 12 – teams with at least 17% of total points from free throws
26:43 – The Little Numbers: 3.4% – OKC’s FTA rate increase in the new year
30:49 – Latest with the trade deadline
32:41 – What’s next for Ja Morant?
37:37 – Anthony Davis back on the trade block
47:10 – Giannis gets booed by home crowd
Boston, MA – January 10: Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs center Luke Kornet defends in the first quarter. The Celtics played the Spurs at TD Garden on January 10, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)
Who will get a seat in the NFL’s game of head coach musical chairs this offseason? Yahoo Sports’ Andrew Siciliano and Jori Epstein predict what coaches will land at all nine openings and why they should go there. Plus, Andrew sits down with Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake to discuss the firing of Mike Tomlin as well as the upcoming playoff matchup at Chicago. Andrew also talks to Jacksonville Jaguars legend Maurice Jones-Drew to get his opinions on the head coach hiring cycle.
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(5:15) – Dante Moore returns to Oregon
(10:20) – Head coach matchmaker
(29:50) – Maurice Jones Drew joins the show
(53:50) – Rams DB Quentin Lake joins the show
(1:09:50) – One More Thing
Will Quentin Lake and the Los Angeles Rams get a playoff win in Chicago? (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros break down the latest soccer headlines, starting with reports that USMNT striker Josh Sargent could be headed back to MLS with Toronto FC. Is it a smart career move or a major step backward for the American forward? The guys also react to rumors linking Timo Werner to the San Jose Earthquakes and debate whether the club made a massive mistake by failing to keep star winger Cristian Espinoza. Plus, with Chucky Lozano’s exit from San Diego seemingly inevitable, they discuss who the club should target as his replacement.
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Former Premier League defender Anton Ferdinand then joins the show to preview the West Ham vs. Tottenham derby and relive his legendary stoppage-time equalizer against Spurs in 2005. They also chat West Ham’s tough season so far and how the club can push forward to avoid relegation.
Finally, the guys debate whether Real Madrid made a massive mistake by firing Xabi Alonso and what it means for the club’s future. Christian and Alexis wrap things up with their AFCON Final predictions as Senegal and Morocco prepare to battle for continental glory.
Timestamps:
(6:45) – Josh Sargent heading back to MLS? Smart move or disaster?
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(17:30) – Timo Werner is headed to San Jose: redemption tour or flop?
(30:15) – Chucky Lozano is leaving San Diego – who will replace him?
(37:15) – Anton Ferdinand joins The Cooligans
(57:00) – Xabi Alonso now Real Madrid’s biggest enemy?
Divisional round weekend is right around the corner and we have Matt Harmon and Joel Smyth here to get you ready. The two preview each game and provide their favorite matchups and prop bets along the way. Smyth also shares his favorite DFS lineup for Divisional weekend.
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(5:00) #6 Bills @ #1 Broncos
(21:50) #6 49ers @ #1 Seahawks
(37:35) #5 Texans @ #2 Patriots
(49:00) #5 Rams @ #2 Bears
(1:01:50) Joel’s Divisional Round DFS Lineup
Divisional round weekend is right around the corner and we have Matt Harmon and Joel Smyth here to get you ready. The two preview each game and provide their favorite matchups and prop bets along the way. Smyth also shares his favorite DFS lineup for Divisional weekend.
The Los Angeles Dodgers did it again. The defending back-to-back World Series champions have had yet another big-time offseason. After adding star closer Edwin Díaz, they went out on Thursday night and brought top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker into their already star-studded lineup, solidifying them even more as the Evil Empire of baseball.
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On this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about the shocking—at least to some—move of Los Angeles once again bolstering their roster as they look for the first three-peat in baseball since the New York Yankees’ 1990s dynasty. With the Tucker deal coming in at four years, $240 million, should Commissioner Rob Manfred start to worry about the perception the Dodgers are giving off to opposing fans with their free agent spending?
Later, Jordan and Jake discuss the Boston Red Sox adding one of the big-arm free agents, Ranger Suárez, to their already crowded starting pitching depth chart and why he will be an interesting fit in their rotation. They then get into the Yankees trading for Ryan Weathers and the Arizona Diamondbacks acquiring Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals before giving an update on Team USA’s newest roster additions. The guys close the show by making their picks for this week’s edition of The Good, The Bad, and The Uggla.
1:39 – The Opener: Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers
20:36 – Red Sox sign Ranger Suárez
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43:29 – Scott Boras Scoreboard update
46:10 – Around the League: Trade news
1:01:48 – Team USA roster update
1:08:09 – The Good, The Bad & The Uggla
Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images
(Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
