LeBron's FAKE Retirement Has The World SHOCKED | HARD PASS Ep. #49

There’s A LOT going on across the sports world right now 👀

From LeBron James’ bizarre fake “Decision” ad that turned out to be a Hennessy promo, to Mark Sanchez’s wild DoorDash incident, and even an NFL head coach being fined for simply doing his job ... this week’s episode of Hard Pass covers it all!

Doug breaks down the latest updates on Mark Sanchez’s case after his charges were upgraded, and what it means for the former New York Jets quarterback. We also dive into the LeBron Hennessy controversy, whether this type of move hurts his image, and what it says about the current state of his career.

Plus, the NFL fined Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon for what looked like a normal sideline interaction, raising big questions about how the league polices coaching behavior.

"The Decision Part 2 was both stupid and unnecessary, and really phony on several levels… LeBron is lost right now."

#nba #nfl #lebronjames #marksanchez

HARD PASS Ep. #49

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

1:26 - The Hoop Scoop

🏀 LeBron James shocked the world when he announced “The Second Decision”, which everyone assumed was about his retirement, but it turned out to be an ad for Hennessy, leaving fans and media more confused than ever.

4:20 - Heat Check

🔥 Analysts and fans react to LeBron’s viral “Second Decision” stunt.

6:50 - Huddle Up

🏈 Mark Sanchez’s bizarre run-in and assault of a DoorDash driver could land him jail time, while Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon was fined for what looked like a normal sideline interaction.

12:33 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans weigh in on NFL players dropping the ball before the goal line, LeBron getting more attention and coverage than the actual NBA champions, and more!

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NFL players keep dropping the ball before the end zone, and it’s costing teams wins, coaches jobs, and players their reputations. From Arizona’s Emari DeMercado to Indy’s Adonai Mitchell, the epidemic of premature celebrations has reached a breaking point. Doug Kezirian breaks down the plays, the psychology behind these mistakes, and why cutting a player might be the only way to stop it.

Plus, is it finally time for Penn State to move on from James Franklin after another embarrassing loss? The pressure is mounting after a shocking loss to winless UCLA – the first time in 40 years a Top-10 team fell to an 0-4 opponent. With a $56M buyout and a 4-21 record against Top-10 teams, can the Nittany Lions afford to keep him? Doug breaks down why Franklin’s ceiling has become the program’s ceiling, and what big-name replacement could actually make sense.

"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” ~ Albert Einstein

#NFL #Football #EmariDeMarcado #PennState #JamesFranklin #CollegeFootball #CFB

HARD PASS Ep. 48

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:24 - Huddle Up: Blown Touchdowns

🏈 Why NFL players keep dropping the ball before the goal line, and how it’s costing teams crucial wins.

03:41 - Heat Check

🔥 “WTF… SMH” - Analysts and Fans. Should coaches CUT players who drop the ball early? Fine them? Suspension? Some punishment ideas that might finally fix the problem.

05:49 - Huddle Up: “Big Game” James

🏈 Penn State’s James Franklin loses to winless UCLA. What that means for his future, and why the buyout might not save him.

08:58 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans weigh in on ties, overtime, and how stats might adjust accordingly. They also sound off on Napheesa Collier’s public blast of the WNBA Commissioner.

#NFLnews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralNFL #FootballTalk #SportsCommunity #CollegeFootball

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

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WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier blasts Commissioner Cathy Engelbert publicly, revealing private conversations, airing dirty laundry, and exposing the tension between players and the league just weeks before a major negotiation deadline. With Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and other rising stars in the mix, the battle over revenue sharing, leadership, and the future of women’s basketball is reaching a breaking point. Is a lockout inevitable?

“Engelbert is out of her league — the players are organized, the union is strong, and she’s running out of leverage.” ~ Doug Kezirian

#WNBA #CaitlinClark #NapheesaCollier #HardPass #CathyEngelbert #WNBALockout

HARD PASS Ep. 47

On Today’s Episode:

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - Hoop Scoop

🏀 Napheesa Collier scorches Cathy Engelbert in a 4-minute prepared statement, as WNBA players air dirty laundry ahead of lockout deadline.

06:00 - Heat Check

🔥 Internet applause from all sides

07:00 - Doug Goes Deeper

🏀 The need to avoid the lockout: TV deal, player leverage, and why Engelbert may not survive the storm.

10:44 - Fans in the Stands

📣 Fans debate the importance of changing the overtime rules to alleviate ties.

#WNBA #BasketballNews #SportsDebate #SportsPodcast #viralbasketball #BasketballTalk #SportsCommunity #WNBAnews

Welcome to HARD PASS with veteran sports analyst Doug Kezirian, your stadium seat to everything football, and your courtside ticket to everything basketball! From buzzer-beaters to behind-the-scenes drama, scorching hot takes, and sharp analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. Brought to you by the Doug Kezirian Sports Network (DKSN).

🗓 New episodes drop every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

💥 Help DKSN grow by liking, commenting, and subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@DougKezirianSportsNetwork

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📣 We want to hear from you!

Hot take? Bold opinion? Drop it in the comments or tag us online.

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Follow Doug & DKSN:

🐦 Twitter/X: @DougKezirian

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