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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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On today’s Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC is joined by NBC broadcaster John Fanta to talk everything NBA. They start with Eastern Conference contender power rankings: who’s the number one team in the East? Could Cade Cunningham really be MVP?

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Then, they turn to Team USA hockey’s gold-medal win against Canada before John tells the story of his call-up to the NBA on NBC by Mike Tirico.

Plus, they discuss if Anthony Edwards is the face of the league, address the troubles in Phoenix & Houston, and take a look at the top prospects in this year’s fiery draft class.

That and more, today!

Eastern Conference Contenders (1:39)
USA Hockey and John’s NBC Career (43:16)
Draft Class (1:10:20)

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LAFC sent a loud message in their 3-0 dismantling of Inter Miami, and it wasn’t just about the scoreline. Los Angeles FC looked sharp, organized, and ruthless, while Inter Miami CF looked frustrated and overwhelmed. We break down what went wrong for Miami, what this result means long-term, and whether Lionel Messi’s heated postgame interaction with referees is a sign of deeper cracks. Plus, we recap the rest of MLS opening weekend and highlight the teams that set the tone early.

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Across the pond, the Premier League title race is heating up once again. Manchester City and Arsenal continue to push each other to the limit at the top of the table. Can City pull off another late surge, or is this finally Arsenal’s year? We examine the remaining fixtures, squad depth, and pressure points that could decide the title.

Off the pitch, concerns are growing around the 2026 tournament. With New Jersey canceling its World Cup fan zone and Gillette Stadium reportedly resisting FIFA licensing without additional funding, we ask whether the 2026 World Cup is starting to show serious organizational strain. Is this just early logistical turbulence—or a warning sign for what’s ahead?

Timestamps:

(7:00) – LAFC thrash Messi and Inter Miami

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(23:00) – MLS opening weekend recap

(32:00) – Arsenal and Man City continue to battle in PL title race

(47:45) – World Cup in danger of falling apart already?

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It’s been more than a decade since Floyd Mathweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao fought in 2015 — with Mayweather emerging victorious via easy unanimous decision — but the two former rivals announced this week they are set to fight again on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The bout will be broadcast on Netflix.

Not surprisingly, Mayweather — 50-0 in his boxing career — opened as the -175 favorite at BetMGM sportsbooks, with Pacquiao the underdog at +125. Mayweather was up to a -190 favorite (implied probability of 65.5%), as of Tuesday afternoon, with Pacquiao at +140.

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Pacquiao retired in 2021 before coming out of retirement to post a draw against Mario Barrios last July. Mayweather retired in 2015 after a win against Andre Berto, before coming out of retirement in August 2017 to fight Conor McGregor.

The first fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao set a record with a staggering 4.6 million pay-per-view buys, although the fight itself was disappointing from an entertainment perspective.

Both fighters will have exhibition matches this year, with Pacquiao facing Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18, while Mayweather appears to be heading toward an April 25 fight against Mike Tyson.

Mayweather is currently 49 years old, while Pacquiao is 47.

Another high-profile college football quarterback is requesting additional eligibility.

Chandler Morris, the quarterback who helped Virginia to an 11-win season last year, filed a lawsuit against the NCAA in Charlottesville Circuit Court to regain a season of eligibility by asking a judge to prohibit the NCAA from enforcing its eligibility standards, according to court documents.

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Morris, who has played in six seasons for four different schools, argues in the complaint that the NCAA should have granted him a medical redshirt for the 2022 football season, citing both mental and physical ailments. As TCU’s starting quarterback that year, Morris suffered a knee injury in the season opener before playing in three more games in backup duty and suffering from mental health issues as a result of the injury. The NCAA denied an eligibility waiver from Morris in January, and an NCAA committee — made up of school administrators — rejected an appeal of the waiver by Virginia.

Morris and his attorneys are urging a judge to grant him a preliminary injunction that would make him eligible for the 2026 football season. His request is timely. Without an injunction, Morris would presumably enter the NFL Draft in April.

If ruled eligible, Morris, currently enrolled at Virginia, may have competition if he remains with the Cavaliers. UVA signed former Missouri starting quarterback Beau Pribula in January.

Morris, the son of former Arkansas and SMU coach Chad Morris, helped the Cavaliers to their most wins in school history and a spot in the ACC championship game last season. He led North Texas to a bowl game as the starter in 2024 and spent three years at TCU before beginning his career at Oklahoma in 2020.

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Morris is the latest power conference starting quarterback to attempt to regain a season of eligibility. His argument for a medical hardship is similar to that of Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who saw a Mississippi court rule in his favor for a sixth year of eligibility over a medical hardship for, as it turns out, the same season of competition.

Chambliss argued that a severe case of tonsillitis — plus lingering symptoms of mononucleosis and COVID — prevented him from playing the 2022 season. The NCAA denied his waiver and appeal, arguing that the quarterback did not submit good enough contemporaneous medical evidence of his affliction.

The NCAA ruled against Morris for similar reasons, citing that the quarterback and Virginia did not submit enough medical documents from 2022 to grant the request. In his lawsuit, Morris and his attorneys detail the 2022 season, when Morris sprained a ligament in his knee during the season opener before his backup, Max Duggan, replaced him as a starter for the rest of the year, leading TCU to a stunning appearance in the national championship game.

While he played in three more games that season in backup duty, Morris’ attorneys argue that his injury in the season opener impacted his mental health to a serious enough degree that he sought a therapist. Because of his mental situation, they contend, he should be granted relief for that season.

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Morris’ case vaults another legal battle over the lawfulness of NCAA eligibility rules into the spotlight. Since Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s successful eligibility case in December of 2024, nearly 60 lawsuits have been filed by athletes seeking additional eligibility. More than two-thirds of those cases ended in a dismissed case or an NCAA win in a preliminary injunction decision.

However, judges in 12 cases have granted athletes injunctions, resulting in a flood of more legal filings and an imbalance in the college sports ecosystem.

The issue is serious enough that the NCAA, in at least two cases, has threatened to use the “rule of restitution” to retroactively punish a school for knowingly using an NCAA-deemed ineligible player, even if a court rules them eligible. The NCAA’s rule of restitution is only applicable if the NCAA eventually wins an eligibility case, which would overturn a judge’s preliminary injunction.

The PGA Tour’s Florida swing is here, and Brooks Koepka is ready to make his third start of the year.

Koepka is in the field this week at PGA National, which marks his third start since he returned from LIV Golf earlier this year. Koepka missed the cut at the WM Phoenix Open in his last time out, and just barely made the cut in his debut at the Farmers Insurance Open in January.

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Koepka has a relatively weak field to go up against, too. Several big names have withdrawn early this week, including Ben Griffin and Adam Scott. Last week’s winner at the Genesis Invitational, Jacob Bridgeman, withdrew as well. Ryan Gerard is the highest-ranked player in the field now, as he sits at No. 26 in the Official World Golf Rankings. Shane Lowry is close behind at No. 31.

Though this week is typically considered an off week for many on Tour — the tournament sits between four signature events, and will lead into the Arnold Palmer Invitational next week and The Players Championship in two weeks — it marks a great opportunity for Koepka and others looking to raise their stock on Tour.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the Cognizant Classic this week in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

The 2026 Cognizant Classic Basics

Dates: Feb. 26 – March 1
Course: PGA National | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
2025 Winner: Joe Highsmith
FedExCup Points: 500
Purse: $9.6 million

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How To Watch the Cognizant Classic

All times ET

Thursday & Friday
2 p.m. — 6 p.m. | Golf Channel

Saturday & Sunday
1 p.m. — 3 p.m. | Golf Channel
3 p.m. — 6 p.m. | NBC

The 2026 Cognizant Classic Payouts

1. $1.728 million
2. $1.0464 million
3. $662,400
4. $470,400
5. $393,600
6. $348,000
7. $324,000
8. $300,000
9. $280,800
10. $261,600
11. $242,400
12. $223,200
13. $204,000
14. $184,800
15. $175,200
16. $165,600
17. $156,000
18. $146,400
19. $136,800
20. $127,200
21. $117,600
22. $108,000
23. $100,320
24. $92,640
25. $84,960
26. $77,280
27. $74,400
28. $71,520
29. $68,640
30. $65,760
31. $62,880
32. $60,000
33. $57,120
34. $54,720
35. $52,320
36. $49,920
37. $47,520
38. $45,600
39. $43,680
40. $41,760
41. $39,840
42. $37,920
43. $36,000
44. $34,080
45. $32,160
46. $30,240
47. $28,320
48. $26,784
49. $25,440
50. $24,672
51. $24,096
52. $23,520
53. $23,136
54. $22,752
55. $22,560
56. $22,368
57. $22,176
58. $21,984
59. $21,792
60. $21,600
61. $21,408
62. $21,216
63. $21,024
64. $20,832
65. $20,640
66. $20,448
67. $20,256
68. $20,064
69. $19,872
70. $19,680
71. $19,488
72. $19,296
73. $19,104
74. $18,912
75. $18,720
76. $18,528
77. $18,336
78. $18,144
79. $17,952
80. $17,760
81. $17,568
82. $17,376
83. $17,184
84. $16,992
85. $16,800
86. $16,608
87. $16,416
88. $16,224
89. $16,032
90. $15,840