Westwood One Sports
23 March 2026
3.22.26 From historic NBA scoring marks to the madness of the NCAA tournament and the wild spending of NFL Free Agency, John Lund breaks down the stories shaping the sports world this week. John kicks off the show with a rapid-fire look at the biggest headlines across the NBA, MLB, and College Sports: NBA Greatness: Following a historic 60-point triple-double, has Luka Doncic officially cemented his status as the cornerstone of the Lakers? Plus, we weigh in on Kevin Durant passing MJ and LeBron James passing Robert Parish—which milestone is more impressive? Injury Report: The impact of Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung on the Pistons' future. MLB Opening Week: Is it the Dodgers vs. the Field? We discuss the inevitability of a LA dynasty. Olympic Dreams: The hype behind Flag Football and the dream of seeing Burrow and Brady represent Team USA. March Madness Chaos: How Iowa State dismantled Kentucky’s $22M NIL roster. Pitching Ninja Rob Friedman John sits down with FanDuel Sports MLB Analyst Rob Friedman to discuss his new book and the evolving "arms race" in baseball. They debate who holds the title of MLB's best pitcher: Tarik Skubal or Paul Skenes? Plus, a look at how pitchers are using cutting-edge technology to dominate hitters like never before. The Dodgers Dynasty & The 2027 Lockout Is a Dodgers "three-peat" already a foregone conclusion? John explores if Los Angeles' dominance is ruining the upcoming season and whether a long lockout in 2027 might be the only way to reset the competitive balance. Coaching the Modern Athlete Can college kids still be coached hard? John reacts to the recent controversies surrounding Mick Cronin and Tom Izzo, questioning if the "old school" approach still works in the era of the transfer portal and NIL. March Madness with Joe Rexrode The Athletic’s Joe Rexrode joins the show to recap the first weekend of the tournament. From the atmosphere at Nebraska vs. Vanderbilt to identifying which high seeds (Purdue, Virginia, Tennessee) are most vulnerable to an upset. John closes the show by ranking the most impactful moves of the NFL offseason: The 5 Best: Why Maxx Crosby’s return and Tyler Linderbaum joining the Raiders are game-changers; how Ken Walker transforms the Chiefs offense; and why the low-risk deals for Tua Tagovailoa and Kyler Murray are brilliant. The 5 Worst: The Cardinals' questionable signing of Gardner Minshew; the 49ers' injury risks with Evans and Kirk; and why Miami’s deal for Malik Willis might signal a QB hunt in 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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