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Updated: Mar 23, 2026 – 41 episodes
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The MVP race is highly competitive with multiple players like Wemby, Shea, and Jokic all having strong cases, but playoff performance will ultimately determine the true MVP.
Victor Wembanyama is potentially the best regular season player, but his lack of playoff experience keeps him from being the top MVP candidate.
“… 18 arnold palmer might be one of the hardest holes on tour boom you see burger essentially blow away his lead on 17 and 18 yeah then you go to the players where it might be the hardest final two holes of all of them you've got the the famous island green and then 18 is the scariest you've got water all along the left side every shot your tee shot your tee shot waters in play your second shot you know let's say you find the fairway on 18 yeah you're not safe by any stretch of the imagination like you could play it right but you miss right that's a ton of trees it's tough it's tough you got rough …”
“… tough and it's three straight tournaments with insane finishing holes yes in the sense of like at cognizant you got to go through the bear trap and as you saw shane lowry struggles in the bear trap boom blows the tournament api has got 17 and 18 and 18 arnold palmer might be one of the hardest holes on tour boom you see burger essentially blow away his lead on 17 and 18 yeah then you go to the players where it might be the hardest final two holes of all of them you've got the the famous island green and then 18 is the scariest you've got water all along the left side every shot your tee shot your tee shot waters in play your second shot you know let's say you find the fairway on 18 yeah you're not safe by any stretch of the imagination like you could play it right but you miss right that's a ton of trees it's tough it's tough you got rough bunkers all along the right side so you want to play it safe over there yeah you're not guaranteed a par if you miss right over there so it is tough and i think there is the stat like the last i don't know how many winners but basically have shot par or better on 18 through the course of the whole tournament so like the tournament's won on 18 i i …”
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No lead is safe at TPC Sawgrass, especially on the infamous 17th hole where players can lose it all in seconds. This year's Players Championship showcased the brutal reality of golf, with multiple players hitting into the water and suffering devastating quadruple bogeys. The nail-biting pressure of the final holes makes this tournament one of the most thrilling in the sport.
“… like the delicate chip out of like super thick rough i think he just scooped it a bit one of those tbc shots that like we've seen a lot of the best players in the world just mess up because it doesn't look that hard on tv but you go and stand there and try to hit it out of that rough at the water like balls rolling that quickly like jacob bridgman's second shot into 16 tc you probably didn't get to see it hit like a great down the elevator shaft you know fade in there hits kind of in the middle of green goes all the way in the water in the back like 16 starting to get crispy crispy by the end of …”
“… just i was standing right there with ryan lavner right behind the tee and i was like holy shit man that was just insane really bad second shot in there and then what did he flub the chip yeah looked like maybe just went under it or something kind of like the delicate chip out of like super thick rough i think he just scooped it a bit one of those tbc shots that like we've seen a lot of the best players in the world just mess up because it doesn't look that hard on tv but you go and stand there and try to hit it out of that rough at the water like balls rolling that quickly like jacob bridgman's second shot into 16 tc you probably didn't get to see it hit like a great down the elevator shaft you know fade in there hits kind of in the middle of green goes all the way in the water in the back like 16 starting to get crispy crispy by the end of the day yeah i think the like 16 too like that was a good two-putt from ludwig like that could have easily easily been a you know 10 footer coming back and and uh and then yeah 17 how much did he clear the water by oh plenty no sweat okay it was just a perfect shot it was it was just a no no chance like i was taking some stats and stuff and i was …”
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Ludwig's exceptional driving distance and confidence make him a strong contender at TPC Sawgrass, potentially outperforming expectations.
“Bringing the first ever championship to the franchise was nuts. Thankfully, I was able to win two in Seattle, and those were special in their own right. Like in 2018 with Sue, with Jewel, was so much fun just because it was the old key arena too. So like fans were more on top of you. And then we won in the bubble, which is cool, but it was like the bubble. Right. But to bring it to New York, like that was my goal is I wanted to help bring the first championship here. But just the …”
“Bringing the first ever championship to the franchise was nuts. Thankfully, I was able to win two in Seattle, and those were special in their own right. Like in 2018 with Sue, with Jewel, was so much fun just because it was the old key arena too. So like fans were more on top of you. And then we won in the bubble, which is cool, but it was like the bubble. Right. But to bring it to New York, like that was my goal is I wanted to help bring the first championship here. But just the way that the fans in the city kind of wraps its arms around you is something that I've never experienced before. you know people know basketball in new york obviously love it but now they know liberty all the time there was people that would be like um stopping me after the season like i can't wait until april you know like it's october yeah i'm …”
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Winning a championship in the bubble is often questioned, but for those who lived it, it holds real significance. A player reflects on the unique challenges of defending a championship and the intense pressure that comes with it, emphasizing that the joy of winning is irreplaceable. This candid perspective sheds light on the hard-earned nature of all championships, including those won under unusual circumstances.
“… that's part of your story it doesn't bother me I don't like when people aren't there to play like yeah play the fucking game and one of my favorite players on Survivor is one of these guys that I'm like, you stay in the game, stay in the game. But I find him incredibly entertaining. And that's Q. Oh my God. I love Q. I love Q. Yes. But do I know what he's going to do next week? No, I don't. The trio of coach Ozzy and Q, I was like, this is chaos. This is like three pillars of personalities it was amazing and i'm so happy q is back one of my favorite moments of the 21st century is when q did not …”
“… it. I watched Survivor as a young person too. and so I don't want any of that on reality TV anymore it's all fine I um I don't really care that much like when they do that I'm just like cool but I don't hate it I'm just like that's your part of your that's part of your story it doesn't bother me I don't like when people aren't there to play like yeah play the fucking game and one of my favorite players on Survivor is one of these guys that I'm like, you stay in the game, stay in the game. But I find him incredibly entertaining. And that's Q. Oh my God. I love Q. I love Q. Yes. But do I know what he's going to do next week? No, I don't. The trio of coach Ozzy and Q, I was like, this is chaos. This is like three pillars of personalities it was amazing and i'm so happy q is back one of my favorite moments of the 21st century is when q did not pick liz to go on the challenge and she screamed i pissed i never forgotten he was just like he was i still not picking you stone He was like sorry He was like shocked by the response and kept it moving I love Q Um, yeah, I love Q. And when I saw him on my screen, I was like, that is insane that you got picked for survivor 50. But also I understand …”
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Reality TV is losing its edge, and fans are craving players who are there to win, not just to be seen. The discussion highlights favorite players like Q and Ozzy, emphasizing the need for competitive gamers rather than nostalgic super fans. This shift in dynamics is crucial for the future of shows like Survivor and The Traitors.
“… come on, man. Sometimes you're above coaching. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Hey, and it makes it easy, huh? It makes it easy. Sometimes when you don't have players with structure and discipline, and you actually have to coach, and coaching actually matters, no, that's when it comes into play. I mean, it's, you know what I'm talking about, and the people in the chat really understand what I'm saying. What coach could you put over there in Las Vegas with the Raiders right now this year, that would have had that team going 11 to 40? Uh, not Benson Barney, not Joe Gill, not, uh, uh, uh, not, uh, uh, Coach …”
“… uh, uh, uh, Patrick Mahomes, sometimes on the show, you're so great, I could have coached LT. I could have coached Reggie. I could have coached Ty. Sometimes you're so great, it doesn't matter. Right. When you're Kareem and you're magic and you're the, come on, man. Sometimes you're above coaching. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Hey, and it makes it easy, huh? It makes it easy. Sometimes when you don't have players with structure and discipline, and you actually have to coach, and coaching actually matters, no, that's when it comes into play. I mean, it's, you know what I'm talking about, and the people in the chat really understand what I'm saying. What coach could you put over there in Las Vegas with the Raiders right now this year, that would have had that team going 11 to 40? Uh, not Benson Barney, not Joe Gill, not, uh, uh, uh, not, uh, uh, Coach Walsh, nobody. Yeah, I mean, that's what I mean. Coach Belichick, nobody. With the players that he got, nobody. Nobody. Nobody's helping that. Nobody's helping that. Hey, y'all thought we forgot, but we're going to talk about Shadour a little later. I know y'all mad. What happened? He let his team down there for the game winning field goal. Who they …”
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The immense pressure on rookie kicker Tyler Luke was palpable after he missed a critical field goal that could have sent his team into the playoffs. Coach John Harbaugh was seen comforting him, emphasizing the importance of support during such high-stakes moments. This scenario highlights how player talent and coaching dynamics intertwine, especially when the game is on the line.
“… would start dropping games a little bit. Teams would start figuring them out, playin' a little harder. When you got the target on your back, it's a championship game for every team now, even though it's the NBA. But they wanna beat y'all. Y'all the best team. Like, the fans are comin' out to see OKC now. They defendin' champs. Yeah. In the past, wasn't nobody goin' to OKC games. Thanks. Unless it was KD and Westbrook and them. But wasn't no fans comin' to see OKC, but now that y'all the champs, it's gonna be a packhouse. Y'all got a target on your back, and everybody love playin' against. The champs …”
“… rate. The game gets a little boring after that second run, right? People know, like, they ready for the playoffs. They like, man, these niggas is weak. We tryin' to get to the playoffs. We're in real fun. We went to the chip already, so I knew they would start dropping games a little bit. Teams would start figuring them out, playin' a little harder. When you got the target on your back, it's a championship game for every team now, even though it's the NBA. But they wanna beat y'all. Y'all the best team. Like, the fans are comin' out to see OKC now. They defendin' champs. Yeah. In the past, wasn't nobody goin' to OKC games. Thanks. Unless it was KD and Westbrook and them. But wasn't no fans comin' to see OKC, but now that y'all the champs, it's gonna be a packhouse. Y'all got a target on your back, and everybody love playin' against. The champs wanna, you know, the champs come in town. So it's a little different atmosphere No, you can get everybody best ever everybody goes every to every time bro. Yeah, and it's hard to be critical of a team like this”
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As the reigning champions, OKC now faces a new challenge: every team is gunning for them. With opponents stepping up their game, the pressure mounts, and the question arises—will they maintain their dominance or start dropping games? This shift in dynamics could redefine their season and championship aspirations.
“… he's staying where he's at because he knows that's his home that's his home and that's where you know if he wants to truly finally secure that championship why step out of a cycle that's really productive into something that you think could work but you're really not sure right that championship is going to get a lot harder at 23 i agree so you know i think this is his year i think this point system and this success early uh the momentum going into darlington i just got a feeling that he's going to be one of those guys that puts himself toward the top of this thing as we get out of the regular …”
“… they're running good enough for him to genuinely think about like could i go there could i be there i don't know if the financials work i don't know if he can you know the sponsorships and i'm sure they could figure it out but he's not done it he stayed he's staying where he's at because he knows that's his home that's his home and that's where you know if he wants to truly finally secure that championship why step out of a cycle that's really productive into something that you think could work but you're really not sure right that championship is going to get a lot harder at 23 i agree so you know i think this is his year i think this point system and this success early uh the momentum going into darlington i just got a feeling that he's going to be one of those guys that puts himself toward the top of this thing as we get out of the regular season i think getting this win early too is important for him because he talked about how at Bowman Gray he was he was racing but he really was in the car and like wanting to get back into and I think now you get that victory and it like all right let go and now you you ready to take on the season the the personal motivation the passion and all that …”
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Kyle Busch's experience at Gibbs is crucial for his continued success, as he still has the potential to win races. Despite considering a move to 23-11 Racing, he remains where he is because of the strong foundation and opportunities at Gibbs. With the season's early momentum, this could be his year to secure a championship before time runs out.
“… i can't get enough of it so uh i'll just point out fits like i obviously playing well uh but but i i mean he shot a 70 in the opening round of the players last week and since then he's been 69 or 68 for 77 consecutive rounds the guy's just playing really steadily good golf it's not like he you know he's thrown in a 63 and then a 72 it's just very consistently good is on great man trajectory you guys hand these things out like candy on halloween so i mean i mean like in 10 years like he's got a chance because i think he's going to be a part of a lot of european Ryder Cup team. So he certainly has …”
“… now at this point. It was stuff that shouldn't happen. like he had a putt to go to like six under through however many holes and then he and then yeah and then he goes to minus you're like what the fuck man like it's it's maddening but i love it and i can't get enough of it so uh i'll just point out fits like i obviously playing well uh but but i i mean he shot a 70 in the opening round of the players last week and since then he's been 69 or 68 for 77 consecutive rounds the guy's just playing really steadily good golf it's not like he you know he's thrown in a 63 and then a 72 it's just very consistently good is on great man trajectory you guys hand these things out like candy on halloween so i mean i mean like in 10 years like he's got a chance because i think he's going to be a part of a lot of european Ryder Cup team. So he certainly has a chance.”
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Matt Fitzpatrick won the Valspar Championship despite finishing 42nd in putting, showcasing his remarkable consistency with 15 birdies and only four bogeys throughout the tournament. His steady performance, including a streak of 77 consecutive rounds of 68 or better, positions him as a strong contender for future tournaments and potential Ryder Cup teams. This highlights the evolving dynamics of golf where putting isn't the sole determinant of success.
“… the year after and the story now well the biggest thing the year after that i wanted to do was it was more of a i had talked a lot about what a wwe championship reign with me looks like hey we're gonna bring back the winged eagle that took a lot and thank thanks to triple h for saying sure yeah that came back for a night yeah there talk of making that the belt i don't think there was ever talking about making it the belt, but there was definitely, it was only supposed to be there for one single night. And then the next thing you know it hanging above the ring at the Royal Rumble and there figures with …”
“then the year after and the story now well the biggest thing the year after that i wanted to do was it was more of a i had talked a lot about what a wwe championship reign with me looks like hey we're gonna bring back the winged eagle that took a lot and thank thanks to triple h for saying sure yeah that came back for a night yeah there talk of making that the belt i don't think there was ever talking about making it the belt, but there was definitely, it was only supposed to be there for one single night. And then the next thing you know it hanging above the ring at the Royal Rumble and there figures with it which you know you know you know you done something good there And Kevin Owens was carrying it into HQ And so I was really glad we got that And I also, you know, this wasn't a knock on the previous run. I just, Hey, there's going to be a lot of bell to bell wrestling here. I want to be defending this more frequently. And I want the matches to be …”
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In a surprising twist, a wrestler reflects on becoming a polarizing figure in the WWE, embracing both support and criticism from fans. He discusses his aspirations for a championship reign that prioritizes wrestling over entertainment, showcasing a more sports-oriented approach. This transformation highlights his desire for personal growth and identity in the wrestling world.
“guys i mentioned off the top we got a bunched bunched leaderboard at the players championship maverick mcneely lee hodges boulevard sep straka sahit tagala and now austin smotherman just made another birdie to join all of those guys at five under uh they are being chased by jt russ henley taylor moore and cameron young uh tc you're out there man where do you want to start today on uh this this players championship thursday yeah it was it was kind of a tale of two days uh our guy sudarshan yellow mirage you just hit one in the water on i …”
“guys i mentioned off the top we got a bunched bunched leaderboard at the players championship maverick mcneely lee hodges boulevard sep straka sahit tagala and now austin smotherman just made another birdie to join all of those guys at five under uh they are being chased by jt russ henley taylor moore and cameron young uh tc you're out there man where do you want to start today on uh this this players championship thursday yeah it was it was kind of a tale of two days uh our guy sudarshan yellow mirage you just hit one in the water on i hate that hate that which i think is kind of the that was the first tale of the day was there was some bite out there this morning it was some fresh wins some you know like the course was playing like we thought it was going to play like we hoped it was going to play we've been hoping for the last yeah five or six years how it was how we we wished …”
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Colin Morikawa withdrew from the Players Championship after just one hole due to an unexpected back issue, leaving fans and DFS players stunned. He expressed that he felt fine during warm-ups, but a practice swing on the 11th hole made it clear he couldn't continue. This incident has sparked discussions among fans about the unpredictability of injuries in sports.
“… make it feel like it's a major. Even when you're out there, the energy is different. The amenities of that clubhouse are obviously ridiculous. that players love coming here because of everything that it has to offer. It's so pristine that it does feel like the major. But you bring up a good point, right? Like what does the history look like for everybody that's won there, right? And how do you deal with that? But, you know, I don't know. I could see it happening. I could see it happening. I've got one more thing too because I also just love the fact that Augusta is the only major that is played at …”
“… a little bit more challenging? How can we change the dynamic of this tournament? But it's like everyone has already kind of given it the reputation of it as like being the unofficial major, right? So it's like even in the fans' eyes, like we kind of make it feel like it's a major. Even when you're out there, the energy is different. The amenities of that clubhouse are obviously ridiculous. that players love coming here because of everything that it has to offer. It's so pristine that it does feel like the major. But you bring up a good point, right? Like what does the history look like for everybody that's won there, right? And how do you deal with that? But, you know, I don't know. I could see it happening. I could see it happening. I've got one more thing too because I also just love the fact that Augusta is the only major that is played at the same spot every year, right? US Open, PGA, and the Open always move. They are always rotating. Maybe it a thing because then the players would obviously you have to play the players at Sawgrass Is it a thing And I don know I mean I don think it would work because you already have to go to the players earlier that year Like maybe just putting …”
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The debate over The Players Championship's status as a major intensifies, with some arguing it deserves the title due to its quality and atmosphere. However, others believe significant course renovations are necessary to elevate its status officially. As changes loom in the golf world, could this tournament finally be recognized as a major event?
“… did he do? You said F Scott Fitzgerald. All right Final hour of the program here We get to more phone calls coming up Rory McIlroy defending his Players Championship title He been bothered by a tender back Scotty Scheffler is the big favorite. Players' Championship on NBC and Peacock. I had Todd reach out to Mike Florio, and I said, Can Max Crosby find out the information as to why he failed his physical with the Ravens? And Florio said, the documentation typically goes to the team's and the player's agent. Max will be able to find out exactly why he failed his physical. By the way, Diana Rossini was on the …”
“… of them. There's no more trees down there. No more. They cut them all down. Mission accomplished. Yeah, then I would say Stephen F. Austin. What's the line out of the movie Ted? F. Scott Fitzgerald. F. Scott Fitzgerald. What Scott Fitzgerald got? What did he do? You said F Scott Fitzgerald. All right Final hour of the program here We get to more phone calls coming up Rory McIlroy defending his Players Championship title He been bothered by a tender back Scotty Scheffler is the big favorite. Players' Championship on NBC and Peacock. I had Todd reach out to Mike Florio, and I said, Can Max Crosby find out the information as to why he failed his physical with the Ravens? And Florio said, the documentation typically goes to the team's and the player's agent. Max will be able to find out exactly why he failed his physical. By the way, Diana Rossini was on the show yesterday. And I was surprised. Now, I brought this up on the trade situation that maybe it's a little shady. And here is Diana Rossini from The Athletic. I just wonder if there was buyer remorse with this, Diana, where the Ravens don't give up draft picks. They don't draft in the top 15. Now all of a sudden you're giving up two. Maybe you …”
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The Baltimore Ravens' recent trade decision raises eyebrows as they seem to have buyer's remorse over giving up two first-round picks for a pass rusher. With concerns about Max Crosby's knee health surfacing, insiders suggest the Ravens may have acted too hastily, especially with an alternative option like Trey Hendrickson available. This situation highlights the complexities and potential shadiness in NFL trade evaluations.
“… back in that time with what we had. So you go to RCR. One thing that I remember is jumping ahead of it a little bit. But I remember winning the championship, or dad winning the championship, y'all winning championship and being at the banquet yeah and i don't think i'd spent much time around you because i think i was piddling with racing myself so i wasn't really going as much anymore but i remember seeing you in uh at the banquet yep uh after the banquet running upstairs somewhere we're going after well you don't know this part but so we stayed actually the the presidential suite at the waldorf …”
“… more he had left in the tank. But do you think about, like, what might have happened if you'd stayed? No, I don't have any regrets. I never really look back on it because I just don't think that we – I know we couldn't have competed against Earnhardt back in that time with what we had. So you go to RCR. One thing that I remember is jumping ahead of it a little bit. But I remember winning the championship, or dad winning the championship, y'all winning championship and being at the banquet yeah and i don't think i'd spent much time around you because i think i was piddling with racing myself so i wasn't really going as much anymore but i remember seeing you in uh at the banquet yep uh after the banquet running upstairs somewhere we're going after well you don't know this part but so we stayed actually the the presidential suite at the waldorf astoria is like a big i mean apartment i mean yeah gotta be two three thousand square feet multiple bedrooms and so you know dale he convinces me and patty to come up there come on up here y'all come early come y'all stay with us in our room before you you know this earlier in the week so we could stay at the presidential suite with them which is …”
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Imagine staying in a luxurious presidential suite at the Waldorf Astoria, only to be kicked out for a rising star. This is exactly what happened when a NASCAR legend invited his friends to celebrate a championship victory, leading to a humorous exchange about racing rivalries and unexpected rematches. It highlights the camaraderie and competitive spirit that defines the racing community.
“… of. So Ocho and I take my hat off to you, bro. Congrats. Yeah, most definitely. I just I just like at this point, it's like I'm fighting for a world championship. and you know part of me is like maybe it's good I never really got that championship yeah I got the fame and yeah I had all the money and everything but to represent what a champion really is I don't think I was ready to do that you know what I mean it's like to be a champion I see like an honorable dude that you want to you want to see like damn that's how he holds himself you know what I mean I know I'm ready for that now like when I get …”
“My family, my fans can be proud of. So Ocho and I take my hat off to you, bro. Congrats. Yeah, most definitely. I just I just like at this point, it's like I'm fighting for a world championship. and you know part of me is like maybe it's good I never really got that championship yeah I got the fame and yeah I had all the money and everything but to represent what a champion really is I don't think I was ready to do that you know what I mean it's like to be a champion I see like an honorable dude that you want to you want to see like damn that's how he holds himself you know what I mean I know I'm ready for that now like when I get that title I'm gonna hold it proudly and I'm gonna I'm gonna kick ass and we're not running from no smoke as a champion I promise”
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A seasoned athlete reflects on his journey towards championship aspirations, admitting that fame and wealth weren't enough without the honor of being a true champion. He emphasizes his newfound readiness to hold the title with pride and face any challenges that come his way. This transformative mindset shift demonstrates his commitment to embodying the values of a true champion.
“… very quickly and uh it just really like right time right place you know what i mean yeah combination of time and place you mentioned winning the ecw championship so that was at vengeance no way out or sorry vengeance night of champions 2007 correct it was supposed to be chris benoit versus cm punk for the vacant ecw championship at what point do you realize throughout the day chris ben was not showing up and oh i'm his replacement man um so we're uh we're at vengeance 2007 um not everyone's there you know it's a pay-per-view but uh i happen to be there the ecw roster didn't have a lot of representation …”
“… slow motion, the shot would carry over so that there's going to be kind of a jump in time when you go back to real speed. and so she kind of laid that out i got it we did it it was her idea which was fantastic her idea because that meant it happened very quickly and uh it just really like right time right place you know what i mean yeah combination of time and place you mentioned winning the ecw championship so that was at vengeance no way out or sorry vengeance night of champions 2007 correct it was supposed to be chris benoit versus cm punk for the vacant ecw championship at what point do you realize throughout the day chris ben was not showing up and oh i'm his replacement man um so we're uh we're at vengeance 2007 um not everyone's there you know it's a pay-per-view but uh i happen to be there the ecw roster didn't have a lot of representation at that particular event so you know say call time i think was like uh like maybe two were you booked to do anything um no it was like a standby i was booked to be there maybe have a dark match i don't know um so say call time is like one everything's fine like i'm just in catering uh two two thirty three around three um i hear like chris benoit …”
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In a shocking turn of events, a wrestler went from simply attending a pay-per-view to winning the ECW Championship in a matter of hours due to Chris Benoit's unexpected absence. Initially just a standby, he found himself in a championship match against CM Punk, leading to a career-defining moment. However, the joy of victory was overshadowed by the tragic news of Benoit's death the following day, leaving him with mixed emotions about his newfound success.
“I was born in – these are all players championship related. They're tied to the players somehow. It doesn't have to be a player. It's tied to the players somehow. Okay. I was born in Macon, Georgia. Grew up in the Florida Panhandle, but spent my summers playing golf in Jacksonville Beach. Practically a home game. No guesses. We'll move on. I'm scared. Bud Collie. It is not Bud Collie, TC. You're out. And remember, you're out because then you're going to hear a clue. We're like, oh, no, I know …”
“I was born in – these are all players championship related. They're tied to the players somehow. It doesn't have to be a player. It's tied to the players somehow. Okay. I was born in Macon, Georgia. Grew up in the Florida Panhandle, but spent my summers playing golf in Jacksonville Beach. Practically a home game. No guesses. We'll move on. I'm scared. Bud Collie. It is not Bud Collie, TC. You're out. And remember, you're out because then you're going to hear a clue. We're like, oh, no, I know it. I know it. You're out for this. We'll see if he's out. Yeah, sanction me with a hole-in-one. Okay, in 1974, the first year the players was contested, I won the U.S. Amateur at Ridgewood. The old fixie might. Jerry Pate. I knew you were going to guess that. I knew it. It was Jerry Pate. Oh, my God. You rocked him, man. I finally got it. I finally …”
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The 2026 Players Championship is unpredictable with potential surprises, as historical patterns suggest repeat winners and unexpected performances from underdogs.
The Players Championship has shifted from rewarding unpredictable winners to favoring top-tier golfers since moving back to March.
“… got a pretty incredible week of games this week at home. And normally, a young team, I'm not supposed to sit here and think they can win an NBA championship this soon, this quick of a version of themselves. But I'm more and more open to it. I'm just wondering, like, what you think they're possible of doing this year. For one, I think they're possible of doing everything. And that's possibly winning a championship. I think they probably didn't think they were this far ahead. They probably thought maybe one more year that they'd be at this level. But I just think with the coaching staff, you know, …”
“… doing this John How are you I good How are you doing Thanks for having me I good man I'm excited about the Spurs because you think about this week, they get Detroit again, they beat up on Houston, they come back against the Clippers down 25, and they've got a pretty incredible week of games this week at home. And normally, a young team, I'm not supposed to sit here and think they can win an NBA championship this soon, this quick of a version of themselves. But I'm more and more open to it. I'm just wondering, like, what you think they're possible of doing this year. For one, I think they're possible of doing everything. And that's possibly winning a championship. I think they probably didn't think they were this far ahead. They probably thought maybe one more year that they'd be at this level. But I just think with the coaching staff, you know, when we've been healthy most of the year, the young guys are stepping up and playing at a high level and then having De'Aaron Fox, I think that's been key for them. But what they do on a defensively end allows them to be so great offensively, even though they don't shoot the three ball as well as most other teams does in the league. But they got …”
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The San Antonio Spurs might be closer to winning an NBA championship than anyone expected. With a strong coaching staff, emerging young talent, and a standout performance from De'Aaron Fox, they’ve shown they can compete against tough teams. However, their lack of playoff experience could be a hurdle, but if they continue to play smart and make the right decisions, they could achieve something special this season.
“… still playing, so that's a good thing. Hey, man, while we're here, first things first, man. Shout out to the Pike Red Devils, man. Winning a sexual championship. That's fire. Two crazy games this weekend, man. first and foremost shout out to playing field for having a dope environment for the sectionals i have never seen a high school game like that i've been to a lot of them uh what them are 3 000 plus people in that gym to watch that first game at six o'clock in the afternoon what was that environment like man because i know that was everybody especially the youngsters first time going to war like …”
“… Glad to be back at work, baby. Okay. Just chilling, though, man. Yeah, just gearing up for another week, man. That's it. I dig that, man. Hell of a weekend, man. To my right, we got my dog, young Nacho, young Tig. How you doing? Chilling, bro. We still playing, so that's a good thing. Hey, man, while we're here, first things first, man. Shout out to the Pike Red Devils, man. Winning a sexual championship. That's fire. Two crazy games this weekend, man. first and foremost shout out to playing field for having a dope environment for the sectionals i have never seen a high school game like that i've been to a lot of them uh what them are 3 000 plus people in that gym to watch that first game at six o'clock in the afternoon what was that environment like man because i know that was everybody especially the youngsters first time going to war like that no it was dope um obviously they was a little nervous if you see how the first quarter went they was nervous their fans was amazing it was loud in there yeah bro and they their back was against the wall they ain't know what to do but they came out fighting the second half to see how hyped they was at first and to see that second half where them …”
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The Pike Red Devils clinched the sectional championship in a thrilling high school basketball game that felt like an NBA playoff. With over 3,000 fans packed into the gym, the atmosphere was electric, especially as the team rallied from a 15-point deficit in the second half. The intensity and support from the crowd transformed the game into an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike.
“family them pike red devil sectional championship go ahead and load it up for my guys man hell of a weekend fellas how y'all doing man congratulations again y'all did y'all shit this weekend appreciate it bro yes sir ski look out to my young fellas man our young boys getting it cracking oh yeah get up on that rim hard hey change the game right there the vials got back in uncle braz and one n1l foul oh yeah behind the back I seen that I watched that a few times in the clutch yep use that glass …”
“family them pike red devil sectional championship go ahead and load it up for my guys man hell of a weekend fellas how y'all doing man congratulations again y'all did y'all shit this weekend appreciate it bro yes sir ski look out to my young fellas man our young boys getting it cracking oh yeah get up on that rim hard hey change the game right there the vials got back in uncle braz and one n1l foul oh yeah behind the back I seen that I watched that a few times in the clutch yep use that glass man call the n1 ref at the school okay you can start running fast yeah Give me that. Good weekend for the guys, man. Good weekend for the guys. Hey, I'm mad at Ian to make this highlight tape. My boy Ian has some flush deals, boy. They should have made this tape. He got jiggy in that fourth quarter. Killing, bro. Yeah, man. Shout out to y'all this …”
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This weekend, Indiana's sectional championship brought thrilling basketball moments that had fans buzzing. Highlights included jaw-dropping dunks and clutch plays that showcased the young talent of the team. The excitement was palpable as players celebrated their hard-fought victory and unforgettable performances.
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