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The Sam Kingery Show covers all things sports from a USA sports fan's point of view. From college to the pros, nothing’s off the table: football, basketball, soccer and everything in between. Whether you tune in only for the playoffs or watch all day, every day, there is something here for you.

  1. 14h ago

    Thursday Night College Football Preview: Mizzou, Georgia Tech, Utah, Rutgers and Illinois

    Week 1 is here on The Sam Kingery Show. Sam Kingery previews the Thursday night college football slate, focusing on the Power Four matchups and ranked teams in action as the 2026 season officially moves past Week 0. The episode starts with UMass-Rutgers, Bethune-Cookman-UCF and Akron-Wake Forest before turning to Missouri’s opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Sam breaks down Austin Simmons taking over at quarterback, Ahmad Hardy’s injury, Jamal Roberts’ role in the backfield, Missouri’s offensive line, Brett Norfleet and why the Tigers need their passing game to take a step forward. The show also covers Colorado-Georgia Tech, Deion Sanders’ reset in Boulder, Georgia Tech’s backfield, Minnesota-Eastern Illinois, Utah-Idaho and Illinois-UAB. Sam closes with what to watch from ranked teams Missouri and Utah, new-look offenses, retooled trenches and the return of full Week 1 college football. 00:00 - Week 1 Thursday Preview 01:19 - UMass-Rutgers 02:24 - Bethune-Cookman-UCF 03:18 - Akron-Wake Forest 04:40 - Arkansas-Pine Bluff-Missouri 10:19 - Colorado-Georgia Tech 12:42 - Minnesota-Eastern Illinois 13:56 - Utah-Idaho 17:24 - Illinois-UAB 19:50 - College Football Is Officially Back

  2. 1d ago

    European Soccer Is Back: Premier League, Champions League, Transfers and USMNT Watch

    European soccer is back on The Sam Kingery Show. Sam breaks down the start of the European club season, how the soccer calendar works and why the August-to-May schedule matters for fans following the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and the rest of Europe. The episode explains domestic leagues, domestic cups, Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, promotion and relegation, and why the transfer window shapes every season. It also looks at why the Premier League has become the most volatile major league in Europe, how clubs fight for Champions League spots and why relegation battles create pressure all year. Mike also sets up future soccer coverage, including U.S. men’s national team players in Europe, the Folarin Balogun transfer saga, FIFA international windows and what to watch as the European season gets rolling. 00:00 - European Soccer Is Back 00:29 - European Club Season Explained 01:21 - Domestic Leagues, Cups and European Competitions 02:17 - Top Five Leagues and Biggest Clubs 03:13 - Champions League Format 04:11 - Domestic Cups and One-Off Knockout Games 05:09 - Promotion and Relegation Explained 06:33 - Relegation Pressure and League Tables 07:01 - Why the Premier League Is Different 08:58 - Transfer Window Explained 09:54 - USMNT Transfer News and Folarin Balogun 10:23 - FIFA Windows and National Teams 10:53 - What Comes Next on the Show

  3. 2d ago

    College Sports Chaos: Pro Players Returning, NCAA Eligibility Mess and LSU’s Loophole Push

    Sam Kingery and Mike Cooper break down the growing eligibility mess across college sports, from fifth-year rulings to former pro players trying to return to college rosters. The episode starts with how NIL, court rulings and the NCAA’s weakened authority have created a system where players, coaches, schools and conferences are still trying to figure out who is eligible after games have already started. Mike explains how UNLV has been affected, including Cohen Fuller, Donovan Spellman and Laterrance Welch in football, plus AJ Storr in basketball. The conversation also covers Mark Mitchell’s situation at Missouri, Charles Bediako’s Alabama case, LSU’s push under Lane Kiffin and the larger concern of schools trying to add former pro players after rosters have already been built. Sam and Mike also discuss possible solutions, including a hockey-style model, a baseball-style draft structure, a five-year eligibility limit, age limits, clearer transfer rules and whether smaller schools should receive some kind of transfer fee when players are poached by bigger programs. The show closes with the biggest question facing college sports: who is actually in charge, and how long can the NCAA, conferences and courts keep operating without one clear set of rules? 00:00 - College Sports Eligibility Chaos 02:13 - UNLV’s Cohen Fuller, Donovan Spellman, Laterrance Welch and AJ Storr Situations 04:35 - Coaches Trying to Manage Unclear Rules 07:49 - Charles Bediako, Mark Mitchell and Basketball’s Eligibility Questions 09:57 - Hockey, Baseball and Possible Models for College Sports 13:30 - Pro Players Trying to Return 14:13 - Lane Kiffin, LSU and the Line Between Eligibility and Roster Tampering 17:18 - NCAA, Conference Rules and Legal Confusion 22:47 - What Rules Should College Sports Adopt? 27:41 - Transfer Limits and Transfer Fee Debate 30:30 - Craziest Eligibility Cases 32:17 - UNLV’s Role in the Transfer Era 39:00 - Worst-Case Scenarios for College Football 43:20 - Why Coaches Need a Clear Ruling 47:32 - Tark, the NCAA and Uneven Enforcement 51:03 - College Sports Has Always Been Messy 59:49 - Final Thoughts on Pro Players Returning

  4. 3d ago

    College Football Week 0 Reactions: Belichick Wins, UNLV Falls and Hawaii-Stanford Goes Wild

    Sam Kingery and Mike Cooper react to the Week 0 college football slate on The Sam Kingery Show. The show opens with North Carolina’s win over TCU in Dublin, Bill Belichick calling the defense, Bobby Petrino managing the offense and why the Tar Heels may be able to drag teams into ugly games this season. Sam and Mike also break down TCU’s offensive issues, Jaden Craig’s debut and why the Horned Frogs have work to do after a rough opener. The conversation moves to Virginia’s win over NC State, Bo Pribula’s debut, CJ Bailey’s rough night and why Virginia’s schedule could put the Cavaliers in the ACC race. They also discuss North Dakota State’s FBS debut, Sacramento State’s first FBS game, Hawaii-Stanford, the Golden Pineapple rivalry with UNLV, USC’s opener against San Jose State and the questions still surrounding Lincoln Riley’s defense. The episode closes with Florida State’s win over New Mexico State, Mike Norvell’s pressure, UNLV’s 27-21 loss to Memphis, Jackson Arnold’s debut, Austin Boyd’s injury, Memphis’ defensive front and why Memphis could become a real Group of Six CFP contender if its defense keeps playing that way. 00:00 - Week 0 Reactions 00:40 - UNC Beats TCU in Dublin 04:45 - TCU’s Offensive Issues 08:36 - North Carolina’s Schedule 09:12 - Virginia Beats NC State 11:05 - Bo Pribula’s Debut 18:35 - North Dakota State’s FBS Debut 19:57 - Sacramento State and Eastern Michigan 21:43 - Hawaii-Stanford Reaction 23:46 - UNLV-Hawaii and the Golden Pineapple 26:10 - USC Beats San Jose State 38:05 - Florida State Beats New Mexico State 45:06 - UNLV-Memphis Reaction 47:26 - Austin Boyd Injury and UNLV’s Offensive Line 49:00 - Memphis’ Group of Six CFP Case 52:27 - Week 1 Lookahead 55:24 - Closing Thoughts

  5. Aug 7

    MLB Trade Deadline Chaos, Kawhi Leonard Bombshell, USMNT News & College Football Polls

    The Sam Kingery Show is back with a full sports roundup. Sam Kingery and Mike Cooper break down a packed week across sports, starting with the USMNT bringing back Mauricio Pochettino for a full four-year cycle. They discuss what Pochettino showed in his first run, why dual-national recruiting still matters, how the next generation fits with the current core and what the United States needs to build toward the next World Cup. The show then shifts to the Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer bombshell, with Sam and Mike reacting to the reported outside payments tied to the Clippers, what it could mean for Kawhi’s NBA future, how Ballmer survives as an owner and why the story could become a major moment for how the league handles salary-cap circumvention. They also hit LaMelo Ball’s apartment, LaVar Ball’s latest comments, the return of football, Carson Beck, Haynes King, the preseason coaches poll, Missouri, Oklahoma, Alabama, USC, Clemson, Iowa and why no Group of Six team made the preseason Top 25 despite several receiving votes. The college football conversation includes UNLV, Memphis, Boise State, Hawaii, the Group of Six CFP race, why Power Four schools are avoiding programs like UNLV, and Akron’s wild season-ticket promotion that lets a fan help call the opening drive. The back half of the episode is all MLB trade deadline fallout. The guys break down Tarik Skubal going to the Dodgers, whether owners are using Los Angeles as a salary-cap argument, why MLB could be headed toward a lockout, the need for both a salary cap and salary floor, the Red Sox adding Adley Rutschman, the Cubs adding pitching, the Yankees’ health issues, the Cardinals’ deadline, the Brewers’ moves, the Phillies’ defensive shuffle and which teams helped or hurt themselves most. Tap in for the latest episode of The Sam Kingery Show. 00:00 - Welcome to The Sam Kingery Show 01:04 - USMNT Brings Back Mauricio Pochettino 07:38 - Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer Bombshell 15:33 - LaMelo Ball and LaVar Ball Talk 18:11 - Football Is Back 20:08 - Preseason Coaches Poll Reaction 22:57 - SEC Questions 25:53 - USC and Lincoln Riley Pressure 26:53 - Iowa and Missouri Preview 30:19 - Group of Six Teams Receiving Votes 31:35 - UNLV, Memphis and Early CFP Implications 34:16 - Dan Mullen on UNLV’s Scheduling Problem 37:59 - Akron’s Fan Offensive Coordinator Promotion 47:08 - MLB Trade Deadline Fallout Begins 48:00 - Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers 50:43 - Dodgers, Owners and Salary-Cap Arguments 56:27 - Why MLB Needs a Salary Cap and Floor 57:28 - Dodgers Rotation After Skubal 58:54 - Cubs Add Pitching 01:00:06 - Red Sox Add Adley Rutschman 01:03:49 - Padres, Yankees and Deadline Moves 01:07:39 - Cardinals Deadline Breakdown 01:11:02 - Orioles, Brewers and Deadline Losers 01:17:35 - Braves and Phillies Deadline Questions 01:23:20 - MLB Lockout Concerns 01:27:39 - Final Thoughts #SamKingeryShow #MLBTradeDeadline #CollegeFootball

  6. Jul 25

    MLB Trade Deadline Chaos, College Football Is Back & UFC Has a Problem

    The Sam Kingery Show is back with a full sports variety episode as Sam Kingery and Michael Cooper go around the horn on MLB, college football, UFC, the NFL and everything in between. The guys open with the MLB All-Star break, the Home Run Derby, the Red Sox’s wild turnaround, Sonny Gray’s All-Star snub, the wide-open American League, the trade deadline market, the Cardinals’ young core, the Brewers’ potential splash moves, the Padres, Mets, Giants, Blue Jays and which teams should buy or sell. Then they shift to college football, breaking down preseason rankings, SEC expectations, Texas, Georgia, Alabama, Oklahoma, USC, Utah, the Group of Six CFP race, UNLV’s difficult schedule, Mountain West contenders, coaching hot seats, new coaches at major programs and why the 2026 season could get chaotic fast. The episode also hits UFC, Conor McGregor’s future, the frustration of a massive fight buildup falling apart, Tom Brady’s strange post-playing career, the Logan Paul/WWE situation, early NFL questions, the Patriots’ schedule and which teams could rise or fall once football returns. Tap in for the latest episode of The Sam Kingery Show. 00:00 - Welcome to the Variety Show 01:14 - MLB All-Star Break and Home Run Derby 01:54 - Why the Swing-Based Derby Format Worked 03:12 - Red Sox Roller Coaster Season 05:57 - Sonny Gray’s All-Star Snub 06:44 - MLB All-Star Voting Problems 08:43 - Nick Kurtz and Sam’s Doppelganger 09:27 - Cardinals Development and the NL Central 10:27 - MLB’s Weird First Half 11:59 - Red Sox Back in the AL East Race 12:57 - Tigers, Mariners, Astros and Trade Deadline Questions 15:29 - What Should the Cardinals Do? 17:44 - Red Sox and Brewers Trade Rumors 19:02 - Why the Garrett Crochet Trade Worked 20:45 - What Boston Needs at the Deadline 23:36 - Mariners Linked to Spencer Steer 24:48 - Most Disappointing MLB Teams 26:52 - Real MLB Contenders and Sellers 29:23 - Nationals, Cardinals and Deadline Direction 32:40 - Latest MLB Trade Rumors 38:27 - College Football Preview Begins 39:36 - Group of Six Schools Left Out 40:38 - Texas, Arch Manning and SEC Quarterbacks 41:54 - Indiana, Miami and Preseason Poll Questions 43:24 - Texas Tech and Big 12 Expectations 44:08 - Oklahoma and John Mateer 45:34 - Is Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer on the Hot Seat? 47:37 - Michigan, Utah and Coaching Changes 48:33 - USC, Lincoln Riley and Dan Mullen Rumors 50:08 - Missouri, SEC Rankings and Preseason Questions 51:54 - Shane Beamer and South Carolina Pressure 53:44 - SEC Media Day Order of Finish 55:04 - Preseason All-SEC Team 58:19 - Biggest Risers and Fallers 01:02:24 - Week One College Football Games 01:03:54 - UNLV’s Tough Group of Six Schedule 01:06:26 - Group of Six CFP Contenders 01:08:41 - New Coaches Moving Up From the Group of Six 01:12:58 - UFC Frustration and Conor McGregor’s Future 01:14:38 - Tom Brady, Logan Paul and WWE Weirdness 01:17:25 - Early NFL Talk 01:21:10 - Patriots Schedule and AFC Questions 01:22:20 - Vikings, Quarterbacks and NFL Bounce-Back Teams 01:23:20 - Running Backs, Lamar Jackson and Final Thoughts #SamKingeryShow #MLB #MLBTradeDeadline #RedSox #Cardinals #CollegeFootball #SECfootball #UNLVFootball #MountainWest #UFC #ConorMcGregor #NFL #Patriots #TomBrady #SportsPodcast

  7. Jul 13

    USMNT’s World Cup Dream Ends in Disaster vs. Belgium

    The USMNT’s World Cup run ended in the worst way possible. On this episode of The Sam Kingery Show, Sam Kingery reacts to the United States’ brutal 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 and breaks down why the performance was so disappointing after everything the team had built throughout the tournament. Sam gets into the lineup, Belgium’s decision to go younger and more athletic, the early defensive mistakes, Malik Tillman’s free kick, Matt Freese’s costly moment, Sergiño Dest’s rough first half, Christian Pulisic’s injury and the bigger issue that showed up when the moment got too big: the USMNT did not look ready for the pressure. This was supposed to be the game that pushed American soccer forward. Instead, the U.S. fell flat in front of one of the biggest audiences it has ever had. But the message is not to stop watching. Keep supporting the USMNT. Keep watching soccer. Keep following these players at their clubs. This loss hurt, but the sport does not disappear for four years. Subscribe for more USMNT, World Cup and sports coverage from The Sam Kingery Show. Watch The Sam Kingery Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSamKingeryShow Listen on iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-sam-kingery-show-328837863/ Listen on Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Sam-Kingery-Show/B0GVT9V4W2 Listen on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/es-ar/podcasts/ec9c7eb0-0ad1-49d2-b29e-f7d7206f2e3c/the-sam-kingery-show Follow The Sam Kingery Show on X: https://x.com/SamKingeryShow Follow The Sam Kingery Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesamkingeryshow/ Follow The Sam Kingery Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Sam-Kingery-Show-61578643966036/ #USMNT #WorldCup #USASoccer #Belgium #FIFAWorldCup #Soccer #TheSamKingeryShow

  8. Jul 2

    USA Beats Bosnia 2-0, And The USMNT Dream Is Still Alive

    The United States is moving on, and the dream is still alive. Sam and Mike react to the USMNT’s 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in the World Cup Round of 32, a match that turned into one of the biggest moments in recent U.S. soccer history. Sam and Mike discuss why this win felt different, how Mauricio Pochettino has changed the mentality of the group, and why this team is starting to make more Americans believe. They also break down Folarin Balogun’s goal and controversial red card, Malik Tillman’s huge free kick, Weston McKennie’s performance, Christian Pulisic’s role, the team’s response playing down a man and what comes next against Belgium. Why not us? Follow The Sam Kingery Show for more USMNT, World Cup and American soccer coverage.

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The Sam Kingery Show covers all things sports from a USA sports fan's point of view. From college to the pros, nothing’s off the table: football, basketball, soccer and everything in between. Whether you tune in only for the playoffs or watch all day, every day, there is something here for you.

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  • Creator
    Neon Sports Network
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Neon Sports Network
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    The Sam Kingery Show