Comebacks and Cannibalism

We react to the major storylines from the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Was Daniel Jones the biggest winner of the night after the New York Giants selected Malik Nabers? Will there be a quarterback competition in Atlanta between Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr? And are the Chicago Bears now primed to make a run at the NFC North with Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze. Plus Manchester City lay down a marker with their 4-0 win against Brighton, European domination in the NBA Playoffs, and did the Shogun series finale live up to the high standards of the first season?

Liverpool's defeat to Everton in the Merseyside Derby appears to have made it a two-horse race in the Premier League. Will either Manchester City or Arsenal slip up on their run-in? And why we no longer need VAR after a difficult weekend for officiating in the FA Cup and Premier League. In college football, was the NCAA right to hand Reggie Bush back his Heisman Trophy, and what does OJ Simpson's legacy say about our ability to separate the art from the artists? Plus, Scottie Scheffler has been dominant in recent months, but Eddie explains why he's nowhere near to approaching peak-era Tiger Woods and does the PGA's equity payout get close to matching what LIV Golf is offering players.

Frank reacts to the disappointing news that Arizona will be losing its NHL team, but what is the best name for the new NHL franchise in Utah? The Champions League served up a few surprises as Real Madrid knocked out Manchester City, PSG overcame Barcelona, Arsenal lost to Bayern Munich, and Dortmund beat Atletico Madrid in a thriller. But was Pep Guardiola to blame for City's exit? Plus, US sports face another betting scandal, after the Shohei Ohtani revelations rocked the MLB, Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA following unusual betting patterns.

Are Manchester City now on course to win their 4th Premier League title in a row or can Liverpool or Arsenal recover following their slip-ups at the weekend? Plus the boring brilliance of Scottie Scheffler after he continued his winning streak at Augusta to win the Masters.  

Have Liverpool blown their chances by slipping up in the Premier League title race? Eddie explains why he find the Klopp 'legendary' discussion to be a bit too much, too soon. In Europe, Manchester City and Arsenal find themselves in close ties in the Champions League Quarterfinals, but how is this season impacting the reputations of Bellingham, Foden, and Saka? UConn go back-to-back in men's college basketball and Caitlin Clark's collegiate career draws to a close as Iowa come up short against South Carolina in March Madness.  

Do Arsenal deserve criticism for their negative tactics in the draw against Manchester City? And are City better without Haaland? The Premier League title race looks set to go down to the wire as Liverpool edge ahead. Plus reaction to an unpredictable March Madness and a sense of inevitability surrounding UConn and Harry Kane looks set to have a trophyless first season at Bayern Munich. Finally, what chances does Louis Rees-Zammit have of making an impact in the NFL after signing a 3-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs? 

The Enhanced Games are causing controversy as they build towards launching a PED-fueled rival to the Olympics, but is there a reason to legalize steroids? Reaction to Manchester United and Liverpool serving up an instant classic in the FA Cup and Eddie shares his thoughts on whether Ben White's refusal to make himself available for England should end his international career. Plus some quick March Madness predictions, the Chicago Bears decide to trade away Justin Fields as the Pittsburgh Steelers add to their options at quarterback, what is an acceptable score for a casual bowler, and did Frank think that Dune was all that it was cracked up to be? 

Oppenheimer dominated the 2024 Oscars, but Eddie explains why he was underwhelmed by Dune: Part Two. The Premier League title race is fascinatingly poised heading into the international break, but Manchester City deserve to be favorites after Arsenal and Liverpool's recent good form. Plus reaction to the early NFL free agency signings. Including Saquon Barkley heading to the Eagles, Kirk Cousins signing for the Atlanta Falcons, and the Cleveland Browns opting for a new backup quarterback.

A different look to the start of the show as things kick off with TV Reviews. Eddie outlines the problems with Masters of the Air and why Monsieur Spade is a worthwhile watch. In the NFL, Frank and Eddie discuss Jonny Manziel's latest comments, why the Reggie Bush Heisman Trophy discussion can stop, and Frank reacts to Caleb Williams potentially hurting his draft stock at the NFL Combine. Plus which young English footballer will end up having the best career out of Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, and Bukayo Saka?

Frank and Eddie recap the highly anticipated bachelor party trip to Dublin. When is Guinness too much Guinness and how appropriate it is to tell a friend's wife that you find her attractive? Plus Bayern Munich's continued struggles in the Bundesliga and True Detective Night Country's convoluted storylines and disappointing finish.