For The Win

Tom Brady is no longer a New England Patriot. Steven Ruiz walks us through the big NFL news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been an unprecedented 24 hours in sports, with almost all major sports leagues postponing games due to coronavirus concerns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Beef of the Week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NFL playoffs could look a lot different next January and that's not really a good thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Astros issue probably the worst round of apologies ever, plus, they should have their titles stripped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Listen to a teaser trailer for For The Win's compelling serial about a bank heist gone wrong. Season one is about the story of an armored car robbery which took place in a suburb of Seattle in 2008, the once great athlete who committed that crime, and how the crime forever changed the small town where it occurred. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It probably won't happen, but Steven Ruiz makes a good case for why it should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lets get into some fun Super Bowl 54 prop bets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA writers Mark Medina and Alex Kennedy join the For The Win podcast for a special look at Kobe Bryant's legacy and the impact his passing has on the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bringing you some hot Eli takes, plus Gritty the mascot is in some hot water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A discussion about the Rooney Rule, the lack of black NFL head coaches plus our beef of the week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots play in an NFL wild card game for the first time in YEARS, plus Dancia and Aaron bought a house and our worst fan of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Patriots are involved in another videotape scandal. Plus, we got a Beef of the Week and some Baby Yoda squealing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Tom Brady washed?  Plus, LeBron James gets a little too celebratory on the sidelines and that awful Peloton ad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about Lamar Jackson and the weird bit of  revisionist history happening in sports at the moment, plus breakdown the controversy over Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down the James Wiseman suspension and discuss Tua's injury. Plus, we got a Beef of the Week and hand out the Worst Fan of the Week award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down why Colin Kaepernick's NFL workout isn't what it seems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA season is barely underway and we're already talking about NBA load management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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A look at the Houston Astros disaster of a week, Tom Brady's Netflix cameo and why is everyone hating on Marvel movies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get into LeBron's China comments, which he's been widely criticized over, plus pick our worst fan of the week and share some thoughts on the new Batman movie casting news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ongoing problem of the NBA in China, plus Baker Mayfield appears in our Beef of the Week and Evan gives us his thoughts on The Joker.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We can not stress how little thought we put into these NHL predictions. Plus, Dame and Shaq face off in our beef of the week!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does hockey media seem to be missing the point with the charges against Auston Matthews? Plus, we name the fan of the week and talk a little Dale Jr.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A rash of NFL injuries are sweeping the league. Is it ever OK to cheer when a player goes down?  Plus,  a lot of famous people, including the Avengers cast are in a fantasy football league. We grade their top picks!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't try to draw a line between what Antonio Brown did on the field and the allegations of sexual assault and rape.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ezekiel Elliott’s historic deal plus we make our picks for the most and least woke NFL teams.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've got a few thoughts on Andrew Luck's retirement, plus we go over the beef that wasn't between Shaq and Kobe and thoughts on The Joker trailer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's no way we don't hit what's going on with Spider-Man and Sony/Marvel.  But first, let's see just how annoying Baker Mayfield is going to get.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a look at the NFL and Roc Nation partnership and what that means for activism and Colin Kaepernick. Plus, Antonio Brown and his helmet drama.  In our final segment, we offer instant reactions to the new Little Women trailer, so skip that part if period dramas aren't your bag.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our podcast is of the unequivocal opinion that SoulCycle sucks and you should boycott it no matter who the financier is donating money towards.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get into the return of Nathan Peterman, LeBron James' enthusiasm about fatherhood and tacos and more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about Dan Le Batard's comments and whether sticking to sports is even possible. Plus, the worst fan of the week and some scorching hot Lion King takes. Be prepared!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it LeBron? Kawhi? Plus, we really dig into all the hate Ayesha Curry seems to get and talk about the new Spider-Man movie that is not so new anymore.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's talk about the swagger of the USWNT, plus Serena and Wimbledon and why you don't need to body shame Zion.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why the new NCAA rule changes are bad, plus Megan Rapinoe vs Trump in our Beef of the Week segment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A closer look at Kevin Durant's injury  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we talked about some of our choices for Worst Fan in the World.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Head NFL writer Steven Ruiz gives his thoughts on the Richie Incognito signing, plus we make NBA Finals predictions. And there's a very special Beef of the Week.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Long admits to regular marijuana use during NFL career, plus do you know how much a gallon of milk costs?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NHL referring in the playoffs has been inconsistent at best, but botched and missed calls are just a part of being a sports fan.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get into the impact of KD's injury, plus the controversy around the Red Sox visiting the White House and close out with some thoughts on Ayesha Curry.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who won the NFL Draft? Plus, we breakdown Avengers: Endgame.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steven Ruiz talkes about what he hates about the NFL Draft, plus we go bonkers over Dame Lillard's crazy night.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are bat flips OK in baseball? Plus, we break down the weirdness of Russell Wilson's social media video and do some fun Avengers prop bets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hit up Magic Johnson leaving the Lakers, Kyle Korver's Players' Tribune piece plus Stanley Cup Playoff predictions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We look at Bryce Harper's return to DC, why a women's amateur tournament at Augusta is too little, too late and we pick The Worst Fan in the World.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hemal, Evan and Steven talk about all the Bryce Harper hate from Nats fans, plus some more Tom Izzo thoughts and we check in our March Madness brackets.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We get into the OBJ trade to the Browns, plus talk about the college admissions scandal and give our thoughts on the new Captain Marvel film.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, we discuss the biggest winner and loser of the NFL Scouting Combine and what’s going on with Antonio Brown (pre-Bills trade report). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Harper will join the Phillies on a record-breaking, 13-year, $330-million contract.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After giving everyone a scare and suffering a knee sprain on Wednesday night, should Zion sit out the rest of the year so he can be healthy for the NBA Draft?  Plus, Evan has personal beef of the week with high-end fashion houses. And of course, its' not  podcast if we don't hit on Kaepernick at least once.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down the dysfunction of the Pelicans and Anthony Davis plus some thoughts on Kareem Hunt, the Jets coaches and belated Valentine picks.  Oh, and some ill disguised schadenfreude over that dude who had to shut down his sports store over Kaepernick.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talked to actress Taraji P. Henson and director Adam Shankman about their new film What Men Want and got some inside scoop on what it was like sharing a movie set with some NBA greats.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's almost Super Bowl Sunday, but we need to process the Knicks trading Porzingis to Dallas.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We talk about how Saints fans need to calm down, the best Super Bowl prop bets, plus whether or not Black Panther deserves to be nominated for an Oscar.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fact that Clemson got served fast food at the White House is not a problem. It's that they got served bad, room temperature fast food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kliff Kingsbury clearly is ready for the NFL. But is it ready for him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Steelers are a mess. Antonio Brown, the team’s best player, wants out. Plus, if anyone can call himself the GOAT it's LeBron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We pick the best sports beef of 2018, best couple, which team or athlete had the worst year, plus hand out the crown for most woke athlete. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, how to get out of the cycle of Christmas gift giving and our best sports moments of 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Steph troll NASA? How dangerous is it really to think the moon landing is fake? Plus some thoughts on the new Avengers trailer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we talk about the Redskins, Kaepernick, and more NFL drama. Plus, a fond farewell to one of the best, Chris Chase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Redskins have failed miserably in how they've handled signing Reuben Foster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special post holiday episode, we talk about the Rodgers family drama, share some of our own, plus what to do with leftovers. Bonus question: What is more satisfying: a home run or a three pointer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's Michelle Martinelli joins us to look back on the NASCAR season: What Joey Logano's championship means and what could save the sport moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Love joins us for a in depth talk about mental health advocacy, toxic masculinity and his struggle with anxiety and depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Bryce Harper stay with the Nationals or sign elsewhere? Should he take a three-year deal? And is the approach teams will take with him prove there's competitive balance in baseball? FTW's Ted Berg has answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus, Beef of the Week and some thoughts on the the Carson Wentz and Mike Trout hunting trip of a lifetime. Also, raise your hand if you know what Kangaroo Care is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's Nick Schwartz drops by to do a little NBA buy/sell: Is LeBron James an MVP candidate? Will the Rockets keep being mediocre? Should teams really trade for Jimmy Butler? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover the Browns, have some thoughts on DJ Durkin Maryland's toxic football culture, plus Hemal tries to get Steve and Evan to watch A Star Is Born. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's Ted Berg stops by to look back at the Red Sox winning another title, to defend Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and break down Manny Machado and Bryce Harper ahead of free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Big week for sports drama. We talk about Curt Schilling and the Red Sox, Rajon Rondo and CP3, plus Malcom Jenkins calling out Blake Bortles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef and Food Network star Bobby Flay stops by to talk about the Facebook Watch horse-racing series he's producing, if his competition shows are sports and whether fans should feel bad for suffering New York sports die-hards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What are the expectations for LeBron in LA? We talk about the best basketball player in the world and the worst NFL player in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelle Martinelli stops by to talk about Alabama's dominance, who could beat the Crimson Tide and if sports dynasties are a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We break down Jimmy Butler's drama with the Timberwolves, plus some more thoughts on the Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov dust up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's Evan Thorpe stops by to preview the 2018-19 NBA season, from LeBron James's Lakers to how the Celtics will fare in the East. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NHL season is only a few days old and the Capitals will be without Tom Wilson for 20 games. Was that the right call? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's NFL writer Steven Ruiz stops by to buy and sell on trends: Will Patrick Mahomes keep this up? Are the Patriots mediocre? And more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's Nick Schwartz stops by to preview the 2018 Ryder Cup: Will Team USA prevail with a star-studded squad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Korman joins host Ted Berg to discuss the various measures the NFL has taken to mitigate its concussion epidemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's Nina Mandell stops by to talk about her feature on ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and what makes the "First Take" personality tick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After missing more than two full years rehabbing a back condition, Mets third baseman David Wright announced the end of his playing career on Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's Michelle Martinelli stops by to talk about the reaction to Serena Williams' US Open argument with a chair umpire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A deeper look into Nike's new Colin Kaepernick ad and what it means for the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's football writer Steven Ruiz stops by to preview the 2018 season with divisional picks, Super Bowl predictions and teams who will surprise or disappoint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

According to our head NFL writer Steven Ruiz, yes. Stay for the analysis of the Odell Beckham Jr. deal as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW managing editor Nina Mandell stops by to talk all things Serena Williams as the U.S. Open begins: Reactions to her catsuit being banned, how she's handled being a working mom and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ted Berg talks about the best nicknames in baseball, TV shows that should never get the reboot treatment, plus our idea for a new podcast that's just about The Wire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW editor Chris Korman joins us to break down how the new tackling rules and the national anthem protests will affect the 2018 NFL season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surfer Mick Fanning has something of a dream life. Well known for fighting off a great white shark, Fanning talked to us about leaving competitive surfing and how to get a zen like level of happiness in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's Ted Berg stops by to break down the MLB playoff races, how lame it is the Blue Jays haven't called up Vlad Guerrero Jr. and why Weird Al Yankovic is a legend. (Editor's note: he is not) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Arizona Cardinals are challenging fans to eat a ridiculous 7-pound burger for $75. We talked about this monstrosity of a food item and the trend of crazy food at stadiums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW'S Steven Ruiz stops by to sum up The Bachelorette finale and breaks down a crazy season of MTV's "The Challenge." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Managing editor Nina Mandell wonders how much progress we've really made in how we talk about domestic violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's resident "Bachelorette" experts Nick Schwartz and Steven Ruiz break down the competitors this season and make their pick for who will win Becca's heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A closer look at Josh Hader's standing ovation and what to watch during a pretty slow sports week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FTW's Nick Schwartz stops by to discuss whether we can officially say Tiger Woods is back, plus Kevin Love's extension and what Kawhi Leonard's future is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices