🏈 Kansas State vs. Iowa State kicks off the college football season in Dublin — beat writer Kellis Robinett (Wichita Eagle/Kansas City Star) breaks down Avery Johnson’s growth, Dylan Edwards’ impact, and Chris Klieman’s coaching style.🏈 The Kansas City Chiefs reload for another Super Bowl run — Jordan Foote (Heavy.com) joins to assess Patrick Mahomes’ protection, Travis Kelce’s window, and Andy Reid’s winning formula.⚾ MLB highlights: Cubs sweep Brewers, Yankees’ record-setting power surge, and Bobby Witt Jr.’s 100th homer.🏀 WNBA action: A’ja Wilson’s historic streak, Caitlin Clark’s injury update, and the Liberty vs. Lynx rematch.⛳ Rory McIlroy buys 1,100 Masters flags — why he might sign every single one.🏈 Producer Tony counts down the SportsIQ preseason Top 25 — Florida at No. 11 and Illinois cracking the Top 10.

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Larry Smith breaks down a jam-packed sports slate:

⚾ MLB Spotlight — Dodgers-Padres rivalry heats up with columnist Jim Alexander (Southern California News Group) weighing in on trade deadline moves, Shohei Ohtani’s role, and bullpen concerns as the NL West tightens. Can San Diego finally challenge LA’s dominance?

🏈 College Football Preview — Clemson insider Derrian Carter (Greenville News) joins to discuss Cade Klubnik’s development, Dabo Swinney’s evolving stance on the transfer portal, and the Tigers’ massive Week 1 showdown with LSU.

🔥 Headlines Rundown — Brewers extend their NL Central lead, Tigers power past Houston, Rockies avoid historic futility, and Cam Newton & Pat Riley receive long-overdue honors.

✨ Moment of Awe — High school senior Mason Howell stuns the golf world, becoming the youngest U.S. Amateur champion in over a decade.

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Larry Smith dives into the final days before college football kicks off and a busy weekend across sports:

🏈 College Football Countdown — Producer Tony unveils the next teams in SportsIQ’s preseason Top 25, with big questions around Tennessee and Michigan’s outlook.
🏈 Alabama Spotlight — Guest Joe Gaither (BamaCentral.com) joins to break down Kalen DeBoer’s second year at Alabama, Ty Simpson’s potential, and the brutal SEC schedule ahead.
🏈 NFL Preseason Takeaways — Caleb Williams shines for the Bears, Giants rookie QB Jackson Dart impresses, and the Browns test depth with Dylan Gabriel. Plus, preseason injuries already altering rosters in Indy and L.A.
⚾ MLB Pennant Races — Brewers’ 14-game win streak snapped, Dodgers sweep the Padres, Yankees complete a weekend sweep, and Orioles blank the Astros.
🏀 WNBA Storylines — Caitlin Clark’s lingering injury, Vegas Aces’ surge led by A’ja Wilson, and the Atlanta Dream’s new streak.
🏈 Moment of Awe — Seattle Storm legend Sue Bird honored with the first-ever WNBA player statue outside an arena.

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