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  • Thomas Frank Sacked! Our Replacement Picks + Brandon Vazquez on ACL Recovery & World Cup Pressure

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    Tottenham have parted ways with Thomas Frank, and the big question is: was he really the problem? The boys dig into what’s actually happening at Spurs, whether the issues run deeper than the head coach, and which managers could realistically step in to fix things. Is this about tactics, recruitment, ownership — or something bigger?

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    Then Austin FC striker Brandon Vazquez joins the show for an honest and revealing conversation. He opens up about recovering from his ACL injury, doing “quick maths” in his head about the World Cup timeline the moment he got hurt, and what it will take to fight his way back into the U.S. Men’s National Team picture. Vazquez also shares what it was really like playing in Liga MX — from nonstop media attention to the intensity of fan culture — and how it compares to MLS. Plus, we get the full origin story of his “Superman” goal celebration (yes, including the capes).

    To close it out, the boys react to the 2026 MLS kit reveal and give their unfiltered best and worst picks. Which clubs nailed it? Which designs should’ve stayed in the concept phase? We’re handing out praise, roasting questionable choices, and ranking the fits you’ll be seeing all season long.

    Timestamps:

    (11:00) – Thomas Frank sacked! What is the issue at Tottenham?

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    (20:00) – Discussing possible replacement for Tottenham

    (27:15) – Brandon Vazquez joins The Cooligans

    (51:30) – Revealing the best 2026 MLS kits

    (59:45) – Revealing the worst 2026 MLS kits

    TOTTENHAM MANAGER

    TOTTENHAM MANAGER

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  • NBA All-Star Weekend preview + Jazz & Pacers fined

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    We have an action-packed episode of ‘The Dunker Spot’ coming your way!

    Steve Jones and Nekias Duncan give you the latest news and updates surrounding the 2026 All-Star Weekend. They dive into their predictions for Team USA vs. World, who will come out victorious in the skills competitions and what to expect with the new format.

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    Next, they dive into the news of the NBA fining the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers hefty amounts for tanking. Does the league have a tanking problem? What are possible solutions?

    Plus, Angel Reese is back in Unrivaled! They give their takeaways, recap the 1v1 tournament and preview the latest matchups.

    All that and more!

    1:03 Rising Stars showcase preview
    9:29 3-point contest preview
    14:35 Shooting Stars competition preview
    18:07 Dunk contest preview
    22:14 New format expectations
    27:26 All-Star replacements
    32:16 Lineup predictions
    35:26 Key players to watch
    38:25 Team USA vs. World predictions
    39:02 Jazz & Pacers fined
    47:40 Unrivaled takeaways & thoughts

    Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the 2025 KIA Skills Challenge as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Chase Center on February 15, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

    Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball during the 2025 KIA Skills Challenge as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Chase Center on February 15, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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  • 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am purse, payouts: Collin Morikawa birdies late to grab win in signature event

    Collin Morikawa’s dry spell is over.

    Morikawa survived a packed leaderboard, and a late push from Scottie Scheffler, to claim the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Sunday afternoon. It marked his first win since the 2023 season.

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    Morikawa posted a 5-under 67 in the final round to get to 22-under on the week. That gave him a one-shot win over the field in the first signature event of the PGA Tour season. As a result, Morikawa is taking home a $3.6 million check.

    Morikawa had to birdie the final hole to pick up his win, thanks to late charges from Min Woo Lee and Scottie Scheffler, who rallied from eight shots back to get into contention. Scheffler, the top-ranked golfer in the world, made three eagles on the day to get to T4.

    Morikawa has now won seven times in his career, though it was his first since the Zozo Championship nearly 850 days ago. He was incredibly emotional after the win, too, and revealed on CBS that he and his wife, Katherine, are now expecting their first child.

    Here’s how much Morikawa and the rest of the field this week at Pebble Beach.

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    2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am Payouts

    1. Collin Morikawa — $3.6 million
    T2. Min Woo Lee, Sepp Straka — $1.76 million
    T4. Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood — $877,500
    T6. Sam Burns, Akshay Bhatia — $715,000
    T8. Ryo Hisatsune, Shane Lowry, Nico Echavarria, Jake Knapp, Jacob Bridgeman, Hideki Matsuyama — $515,000
    T14. Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tom Hoge — $342,750
    18. Tony Finau —$292,000
    T19. Rickie Fowler, Brian Harman, Xander Schauffele, Alex Smalley, Russell Henley — $235,000
    T24. Jason Day, Nick Taylor, Ryan Fox, Harris English — $162,000
    T29. Keegan Bradley, Max McGreevy, Alex Noren, Jordan Spieth, Maverick McNealy — $125,200
    T34. Sami Valimaki, Mackenzie Hughes, Taylor Pendrith — $104,000
    T37. Justin Rose, Bud Cauley, J.T. Poston, Chris Gotterup, Ludvig Åberg, Max Greyserman, Robert MacIntyre, Ben Griffin — $78,375
    T45. Ryan Gerard, J.J. Spaun, Si Woo Kim — $57,000
    T48. Pierceson Coody, Kurt Kitayama, Billy Horschel, Andrew Novak $49,250
    T52. Patrick Rodgers, Chris Kirk, Keith Mitchell — $45,000
    T55. Cameron Young, Sam Stevens, Denny McCarthy — $42,000
    T58. Viktor Hovland, Wyndham Clark — $39,750
    T60. Sahith Theegala, Aldrich Potgieter, Garrick Higgo, Steven Fisk — $38,250
    T64. Emiliano Grillo, Marco Penge, Lucas Glover — $36,500
    T67. Rico Hoey, Stephan Jaeger, Matt McCarty — $35,083
    T70. Kevin Yu, Corey Conners — $34,375
    72. Michael Kim — $34,000
    T73. Aaron Rai, Matti Schmid — $33,625
    T75. Joe Highsmith, Daniel Berger — $33,125
    77. Adam Schenk — $32,750
    T78. Brian Campbell, Michael Thorbjornsen, Jhonattan Vegas — $32,250

  • 7 biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend, NBA tanking crisis & Cedric Coward joins the show!

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    Kevin O’Connor gives his seven biggest takeaways from a star-studded NBA All-Star Weekend. Was the new format a success? Is expansion back on the board? Kevin gives his thoughts.

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    Next, Ben Golliver joins the show to break down the tanking crisis and which teams are most guilty of tanking the most.

    Plus, Cedric Coward joins to share his lessons from his rookie season, his progression as a player and the toughest players to defend.

    0:28 Seven biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend
    15:41 Ben Golliver joins the show
    45:23 Cedric Coward joins the show

    Inglewood, CA - February 15: Anthony Edwards,left, along with teammate Scottie Barnes, right, of Team USA Stars hoists the championship trophy after defeateing Team USA Stripes 47-21 to win the 75th NBA All-Star game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

    Inglewood, CA – February 15: Anthony Edwards,left, along with teammate Scottie Barnes, right, of Team USA Stars hoists the championship trophy after defeateing Team USA Stripes 47-21 to win the 75th NBA All-Star game at Intuit Dome in Inglewood on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

    (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

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  • Real Madrid in Champions League trouble? + Glenn Crooks on Emma Hayes & NYCFC’s New Era

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    Real Madrid are staring down a potentially humiliating Champions League exit — can they steady the ship against Benfica in the Round of 32? The boys break down what’s gone wrong, whether Madrid’s aura still carries weight in Europe, and give their official predictions for all Round of 32 matchups.

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    Then we’re joined by the legendary Glenn Crooks, who gives incredible insight into how Emma Hayes developed into the elite manager she is today. Crooks also reflects on his own journey in soccer, shares thoughts on NYCFC’s upcoming season, discusses Pascal Jansen’s evolution as a coach, and weighs in on what the club’s new stadium means for the future of football in New York City.

    To close it out, we react to Carlo Ancelotti being spotted at Carnival — is that a bad look for Brazil’s head coach given the national team’s current form? Plus, we discuss Tottenham’s new manager, Raheem Sterling’s move to Feyenoord, Pellegrino Matarazzo’s first La Liga loss, and Antoine Semenyo’s absolutely unhinged pizza opinion. Another packed episode full of insight, debate, and chaos.

    Timestamps:

    (7:30) – Real Madrid in Champions League trouble?

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    (13:00) – Every Round of 32 UCL prediction

    (25:00) – Glenn Crooks joins The Cooligans

    (1:02:00) – Carlo Ancelotti spotted at Carnival

    (1:06:30) – Reacting to other world soccer news

    UCL PREDICTIONS

    UCL PREDICTIONS

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  • Quarterback matchmaker: 8 QB landing spots for needy teams (Dolphins, Jets, Vikings & more)

    Nate Tice & Matt Harmon deep dive on the 8 most QB-needy teams in the NFL to determine who will be starting for them Week 1. The duo start with their reactions to the latest coordinator hires around the NFL, including the Seattle Seahawks finding their Klint Kubiak replacement in new OC Brian Fleury.

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    Next, Nate & Matt play quarterback matchmaker for the 8 most QB-needy teams in the NFL. The two hosts start with deep dives on the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins (would Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill be interesting names in the free agent market?), Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns.

    Later, Nate & Matt find quarterback matches for the Indianapolis Colts (franchise tag Daniel Jones?), Minnesota Vikings (will JJ McCarthy get another shot?), Arizona Cardinals and Atlanta Falcons.

    (4:50) – Latest coordinator hire reactions

    (16:40) – QB matchmaker: Jets

    (29:20) – QB matchmaker: Dolphins

    (40:10) – QB matchmaker: Steelers

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    (46:20) – QB matchmaker: Browns

    (57:30) – QB matchmaker: Colts

    (1:05:40) – QB matchmaker: Vikings

    (1:17:40) – QB matchmaker: Cardinals

    (1:22:50) – QB matchmaker: Falcons

    MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 21: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) leaves the field following pregame warmups before the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

    MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 21: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) leaves the field following pregame warmups before the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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  • Player development deep-dive, Embiid’s resurgence, CP3’s legacy & more with Drew Hanlen

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    NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins Kevin O’Connor to break down the season’s hottest topics, from star player development to the reality of tanking in the league. Drew shares inside stories about working with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and others and explains why self-belief can be both a gift and a curse for rising talent.

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    (0:48) When will Tatum return for Celtics?

    (12:13) Player development & Deni Avdija

    (21:43) Can Hornets maintain their winning ways?

    (26:25) How can NBA stop tanking?

    (31:09) Joel Embiid’s recovery and development

    (43:02) How teams use data & analytics to improve

    (49:03) Chris Paul retires from NBA

    (56:43) How will defensive coaching evolve?

    (01:00:11) Future of the All-Star game

    Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on February 2, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

    Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on February 2, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

    (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

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  • 2026 NFL Draft prospects you NEED to know with Nate Tice & Matt Miller

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    Andrew Siciliano deep dives on the 2026 NFL Draft with Nate Tice & ESPN’s Matt Miller. Andrew kicks things off with Nate Tice as they parse through Nate & Charles McDonald’s latest mock draft and cover a few of the more interesting selections, including EDGE Rueben Bain Jr. going second overall to the New York Jets, RB Jeremiyah Love in the top ten, EDGE David Bailey to the Washington Commanders and more. Next, Andrew & Nate set their sites on Indianapolis for the NFL Combine as Nate gives his top prospects he’s most excited to watch test next week.

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    Later, Andrew is joined by ESPN’s Matt Miller to get his thoughts on the draft (including Ty Simpson, Caleb Downs and more) before talking through his latest NFL mock draft.

    (6:55) – Nate Tice breaks down latest NFL mock draft

    (21:55) – Nate’s top prospects to watch at the NFL Combine

    (44:00) – Matt Miller talks latest NFL mock draft

    MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 19: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers takes the field during pregame warmups before the 2026 CFP National Championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by CFP/Getty Images)

    MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 19: Fernando Mendoza #15 of the Indiana Hoosiers takes the field during pregame warmups before the 2026 CFP National Championship between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 19, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by CFP/Getty Images)

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  • Key second half storylines with Tom Haberstroh! Plus: faith in Luka, irrelevant Warriors and Prince’s invitation with Claire De Lune, Sam Esfandiari & Daman Rangoola

    Today on the Kevin O’Connor show, KOC is joined by Tom Haberstroh to ask some big questions in the NBA world: Are the Houston Rockets done? What teams have the most to prove in the 2nd half of the season? Which young players might break out and which coaches are on the hot seat?

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    Then, the pair look at two of the hottest names in college basketball: Darius Acuff and Darryn Peterson. How does Acuff’s 49-point explosion affect his draft stock? Is Peterson’s self-check-out gambit for Kansas threatening his no. 1 draft pick potential?

    Later, KOC is joined by Daman Rangoola, Sam Esfandiari & Claire De Lune from All-Star Weekend to talk the latest with the Lakers and Warriors. That and more on today’s show!

    (1:11) Contenders with the most to prove
    (13:38) Young players to watch
    (20:26) NBA coaches on the hot seat
    (33:46) Kings decimated by injuries
    (37:12) Darius Acuff drops 49 points vs. Alabama
    (41:44) What’s going on with Darryn Peterson?
    (56:32) Daman Rangoola & Sam Esfandiari join from All-Star
    (1:43:10) Claire De Lune joins from All-Star

    HOUSTON, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 11: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on February 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)

    HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 11: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the second half of the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on February 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)

    (Jack Gorman)

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  • Answering the NFL offseason’s biggest questions: Giants draft plans, Patriots free agency targets & more

    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.

    (2:40) – Biggest offseason questions: Giants draft plans, Bears DL, Daboll & Cam Ward

    (24:30) – Biggest offseason questions: Chargers OL, Jaguars defense, Broncos, Commanders

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    (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)

    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)

    (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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