SportsIQ with Larry Smith

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SportsIQ with Larry Smith delivers smart, in-depth analysis of college sports—no hot takes, just expert insights. Hosted by award-winning journalist Larry Smith, this daily show breaks down the biggest headlines, bracketology, game previews, and insider interviews with top analysts, coaches, and players. From March Madness to the College Football Playoff, we go beyond the buzzer and inside the game. Stay informed, stay ahead—listen to SportsIQ Monday-Friday! 🎙🏀🎧

  1. 2d ago

    Texas Wins It All, Kentucky Lands a Star & Pro Wiffle Ball Arrives on ESPN+

    The first champions of June have been crowned, and the Texas Longhorns are once again on top of the softball world. Larry breaks down Texas' dramatic Women's College World Series title run, the legacy of Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady, and why Tegan Kavan has cemented herself among the greatest pitchers in NCAA history. Then, Kentucky basketball insider Mark Story of the Lexington Herald-Leader joins the show to discuss the Wildcats' blockbuster addition of Iowa State sharpshooter Milan Momcilovic, the outlook for Mark Pope's third season in Lexington, the evolving impact of NIL and the transfer portal, and why optimism is growing once again in Big Blue Nation. Plus, one of the most unique interviews SportsIQ has ever featured: Jordan Robles joins the show to preview the debut of professional wiffle ball. The new Big League Wiffle Ball league launches this weekend on ESPN+, featuring celebrity ownership groups, top players from around the country, and a chance to make sports history.

    50 min

  2. 3d ago

    NBA Draft 2026 Preview, MLB Labor War Looming & Knicks Shock Spurs in Finals Game 1

    The NBA Finals are underway, and the New York Knicks wasted no time making history. Larry and Tony break down the Knicks' stunning Game 1 road win over the Spurs, Jalen Brunson's late-game heroics, and why Victor Wembanyama may need to spend less time behind the three-point line and more time dominating the paint. Then, NBA Draft analyst Matt Babcock of Babcock Hoops joins the show for an in-depth look at the 2026 NBA Draft class. The conversation covers AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Koa Peat, Keaton Walker, Yaxel Lendeborg, NIL's growing influence on draft decisions, and why this freshman class may be one of the deepest in recent memory. On the baseball front, Larry examines the remarkable start to the season by Phillies ace Christopher Sánchez and highlights one of the most lopsided trades in recent MLB memory. Jose Ramírez continues his ownership stake in Yankee Stadium, while the Women's College World Series championship series gets underway with Texas taking Game 1 over Texas Tech. The show also dives into what could become Major League Baseball's biggest labor battle in decades. MLB writer TJ French joins the program to discuss the widening gap between owners and players, the possibility of a salary cap, revenue sharing disputes, and why many insiders believe a lengthy lockout could be on the horizon when the current collective bargaining agreement expires.

    50 min

  3. 4d ago

    NBA Finals Shocker: Spurs vs Knicks | Vin Scully's 23-Inning Day | NFL Offseason Moves

    The 2026 NBA Finals are officially set—and it's a matchup few predicted. The San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks are headed to the championship round, reviving memories of their 1999 Finals meeting. Larry Smith is joined by CBS Sports NBA writer Jasmyn Wimbish to break down the rise of Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson's remarkable journey, the Thunder's future after a heartbreaking Western Conference Finals loss, and why this series could become an instant classic. Plus, Larry and Jasmine discuss how the NBA's growing parity is creating fresh champions, new fanbases, and exciting storylines across the league. Later, NFL writer Dave Holcomb joins the show to analyze one of the wildest offseasons in recent memory. The Rams land Myles Garrett and may not be finished if Aaron Donald considers a return. The Patriots add A.J. Brown, the Raiders begin the Fernando Mendoza era, and the Cowboys, Lions, Bengals, and Bears all enter 2026 with major expectations. In today's Moment of Awe, we celebrate legendary broadcaster Vin Scully. On June 3, 1989, Scully called a Cardinals-Cubs game in St. Louis before flying to Houston and stepping into a 22-inning marathon between the Dodgers and Astros—ultimately broadcasting 23 innings in two different cities on the same day. A remarkable feat from one of the greatest voices in sports history.

    50 min

  4. 5d ago

    Stanley Cup Finals Begin, Myles Garrett to the Rams & WCWS Championship Set

    The Stanley Cup Final is finally here, and SportsIQ gets you ready for Game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Larry Smith welcomes CBS Sports NHL writer Austin Nivison for a deep dive into the matchup, including Carolina’s dominant defense, Frederik Andersen’s playoff resurgence, Vegas’ midseason coaching change, and why Mitch Marner and Jack Eichel could be the difference-makers in the quest for the Stanley Cup. The NFL delivered a blockbuster day as the Cleveland Browns traded superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett to the Los Angeles Rams in a move that signals the Rams are pushing all their chips to the center of the table for one final Matthew Stafford title run. Larry and Producer Tony also break down A.J. Brown’s move to New England, Odell Beckham Jr.’s return to the Giants, and Russell Wilson’s surprising transition to television. In this episode’s Moment of Awe, Larry honors Hank Gowdy, the Boston Braves catcher and World Series hero who became the first active Major League Baseball player to enlist for service in World War I—and later became the only MLB player to serve in both World Wars. Yahoo Sports’ Lo Yarnall joins the show to preview an epic Women’s College World Series Championship Series rematch between Texas and Texas Tech. The conversation covers Texas Tech’s remarkable run through the losers’ bracket, the dominance of NiJaree Canady, the Longhorns’ championship pedigree, and what could become one of the most memorable title series in recent softball history.

    50 min

  5. 6d ago

    NBA Finals Set, Stanley Cup Matchup Locked In & The Future of College Sports

    The championship picture is coming into focus. Larry opens the week by breaking down the newly set NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, highlighting the remarkable parity in today’s NBA as the league prepares for an eighth consecutive season without a repeat champion. On the ice, the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights are set to battle for the Stanley Cup after dominant playoff runs from both clubs. Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play voice Mike Maniscalco joins the show to discuss the Hurricanes’ journey to the Stanley Cup Final, how the team overcame a lengthy layoff between playoff series, Frederik Andersen’s outstanding postseason performance, and the challenges awaiting Carolina against a resurgent Vegas squad led by John Tortorella. Mike also shares insight into the Hurricanes’ defensive identity, locker room culture, and why this playoff run feels different from previous seasons. Later, Arizona State historian and Great Game Lab scholar Victoria Jackson returns to examine the latest bipartisan effort in Washington to reshape college athletics. Larry and Victoria discuss NIL, athlete compensation, antitrust protections, conference realignment, the growing divide between college football’s haves and have-nots, and whether Congress can realistically solve the challenges facing modern college sports. The show also covers the Stanley Cup Final matchup, Women’s College World Series drama, NCAA Baseball Tournament surprises—including UCLA’s stunning early exit—and another explosive offensive performance from the New York Yankees.

    50 min

  6. May 29

    Game 7 Fever, WNBA Officiating Firestorm & NCAA Reform Debate

    The weekend arrives with plenty of drama across the sports landscape. Larry Smith breaks down the Western Conference Finals as the San Antonio Spurs force a decisive Game 7 against the Oklahoma City Thunder behind another dominant performance from Victor Wembanyama. Is this the beginning of the NBA’s next great rivalry? The Women’s College World Series delivers immediate chaos, with defending champion Texas Longhorns softball falling into the losers bracket, Texas Tech Red Raiders softball staying red-hot, and Nebraska Cornhuskers softball continuing its Cinderella run. In this episode's Moment of Awe, Larry revisits one of basketball’s most iconic rivalries as Larry Bird edged Magic Johnson for the 1980 NBA Rookie of the Year award, setting the stage for a decade that transformed professional basketball. Heavy.com contributor Charlie Baudini joins the show to discuss the new era of the New York Giants under head coach John Harbaugh, the development of quarterback Jaxson Dart, and expectations for the NFC East race. Later, Matt Stevens of IlliniGuys.com breaks down a sweeping proposed federal college sports bill, examining NIL regulations, media-rights pooling, athlete compensation concerns, and the challenges facing NCAA reform.

    50 min

  7. May 28

    MLB Lockout Fears, Women’s College World Series Chaos & College Hoops NIL Madness

    On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith breaks down the growing fear of a potential Major League Baseball lockout as labor negotiations begin heating up between MLB owners and the Players Association. Larry and Producer Tony dive into salary cap debates, competitive balance concerns, soaring player salaries, and whether baseball risks repeating the mistakes of the devastating 1994 strike. Plus, Yahoo Sports audience engagement editor Lo Yarnall joins the show for a passionate deep dive into the Women’s College World Series. They discuss the explosive Florida vs. Texas Tech Super Regional drama, the controversy surrounding Mia Williams, Oklahoma’s shocking absence from Oklahoma City, shrinking strike zones, dominant offenses, and which teams look primed to capture the national title.

    50 min

  8. May 27

    Brewers Own the NL Central | NCAA Chaos Grows | Knicks Back in the Finals?

    The Milwaukee Brewers are back on top of the NL Central, and Larry Smith is joined by Brewers beat writer Todd Rosiak to break down one of baseball’s biggest surprises this season. From Jacob Misiorowski’s electric rise to Milwaukee’s pitching factory, team culture, and postseason potential, the Brewers are proving once again they know how to win. Larry also dives into the NBA Playoffs, including Victor Wembanyama’s struggles against Oklahoma City, the Knicks’ return to the NBA Finals conversation under Mike Brown, and whether the Thunder are about to officially become the NBA’s next dynasty. In college football, the NIL and transfer portal chaos continues as lawmakers attempt to step in with new legislation. Larry and Producer Tony discuss the NCAA’s growing legal problems, the future of athlete contracts, exploding athletic department budgets, and whether college sports can realistically sustain the current model.

    50 min
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SportsIQ with Larry Smith delivers smart, in-depth analysis of college sports—no hot takes, just expert insights. Hosted by award-winning journalist Larry Smith, this daily show breaks down the biggest headlines, bracketology, game previews, and insider interviews with top analysts, coaches, and players. From March Madness to the College Football Playoff, we go beyond the buzzer and inside the game. Stay informed, stay ahead—listen to SportsIQ Monday-Friday! 🎙🏀🎧

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  • Creator
    Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    320
  • Rating
    Clean
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