Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 43 includes a discussion of the following topics:

- WNBA: LA Sparks star Rookie Cameron on-the-brink of a torn ACL?

- NBA: Boston Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship after dismantling the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 - the Celtics, like Godsmack, "stand alone" with 18 banners.

- The Los Angeles Lakers have officially hired their new Head Coach...and as for any reporter's questions regarding the misconceptions associated with being the HC for the Lakers - he "does not give a F*ck!"

- The Chicago Bulls traded Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for G/F Josh Giddey - trade grade: OKC: A+ CHI: A-MINOR! (we had too!)

- The Villanova....oops...New York Knicks have acquired Mikal Bridges in a trade with the Brooklyn Nets - the Knicks now include four players who played for the University of Villanova around the same time period (i.e., Brunson, Bridges, DiVincenzo, and Hart).

- The Golden State Warriors are reportedly prepared to offer Paul George a four-year MAX deal via opt-in and trade with the L.A. Clippers - does this trade happen? Why or why not?

- MLB: Icon Willie Mays passed away recently at the age of 93 - a mural was unveiled in Birmingham, Alabama that honored the late Hall of Famer's life & career; Willie Mays was scheduled to attend the honorary game for the Negro Leagues during segregation at Rickwood Field a couple days later, between the SF Giants and St. Louis Cardinals; Rickwood Field is 114 years old, but those tickets were FAR from cheap!

- NFL: "Trifling x 10000, Alex" - Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams QB Matthew Stafford, recently shared a very personal story on a podcast: back in college at the University of Georgia, she hooked up with Matthew's back up QB to make him jealous; much like the rest of us, ESPN Analyst Stephen A. Smith questioned how did she expect to return home after airing this information out to the world?!? (if this was either of us, the next story you would hear would be "blank & blank have filed for divorce!")

- NCAA: Ohio State HC Ryan Day has announed that they are "exploring the idea of using [Alabama star transfer who plays defense] Caleb Downs at RB," - what happened to Quinshon Judkins & TreVeyon Henderson??

- 7 foot 9 18-year old Montreal native Oliver Rioux is set to become the tallest College Basketball player ever....guy has grown a stunning 3 inches since November 2023....what are they feeding this guy?? He is currently committed to play at the University of Florida.

- Men's College World Series: In the battle between ISIS and the Taliban, the University of Tennessee defeated Texas A & M University in Game(s) 2 & 3 - led the NCAA in Home Runs; the SEC Conference continues to dominate the College World Series; the most interesting story to come from this World Series involves Texas A & M's Head Coach, Jim Schlossnagle, who when asked by a reporter about the Texas head coaching job, mentioned that he "left his family for the job at A & M and he had no plans of leaving anytime soon...." and 24 hours later, he bolted to Austin, Texas.

- Miscellaneous/Other Sports News: Professional Boxer Ryan Garcia officially announced his retirement from boxing via social media; a day later he was "suspended" for a positive PED test & Haney fight was ruled a "no contest?"

- NHL Finals: The Florida Panthers defeat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Game 7, securing their first ever NHL Championship; Oiler's Connor McDavid was presented with the Playoff's MVP...thoughts on a player from the losing team receiving this award? Hell of a series....Florida went up 3-0 in the series before Edmonton rallied and won 3 straight to tie the series up.

- "Finest Five" Draft Selection Segment Category: Top Five Dumbest Things to Spend Your Money On:

JD - 1. Trading Cards; 2. Fast Food; 3. Posters; 4. Vinyls; 5. Concert Tickets/Ticketmaster

Spencer - 1. Fireworks; 2. Botox; 3. License plate sticker; 4. Tattoos; 5. a Mixed Drink

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Tradition's Finest Podcast Episode 42 includes a discussion of the following topics:

- NFL: The New England Patriots officially retire the No. 12 jersey (and this number is "half" of the age of Former Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick)

- The Jacksonville Jaguars and QB Trevor Lawrence have agree to a $275 million deal; Are they paying this man over $200 million to finish runner-up in their division each season? People are beginning to ask Q's

- Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Rings "typo?"

- Eagles CB Cooper DeJean gets done dirty in upcoming Madden 25 video game? Is this what we get for Christian McCaffery gracing the cover??

- NCAA: Former Illinois College Basketball star Terrence Shannon, Jr. is found "Not Guilty" on rape charges. NBA Draft lottery pick, next or nah?

- Three-star LB Noah Knigga has committed to Eastern Michigan University and these NIL sponsorships are about to become very interesting!

- Former Alabama CFB player Isiah Buggs arrested again in Tuscaloosa County on Sunday? His trajectory is not looking too great at the moment...

- Former LSU Head Coach "The Mad Hatter" Les Miles is suing LSU & the NCAA Licensing Co. for vacating 37 of the program's win's during his tenure. He's retired! Why does he care - funny you should ask!

- NBA: The Boston Celtics win Game(s) 1, 2 & 3 in the NBA Finals series best of 7 versus the underwhelming Dallas Mavericks; thanks to the "Game Extender" Referee Scott Foster - Dallas was able to secure a win in Game 4...Gentleman's sweep on the horizon?

- NBA Player Cameron Artis-Payne arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona earlier this week for refusing to ID himself and giving a false report to officers, first reported by TMZ Sports.

- Klay Thompson has "unfollowed" the Golden State Warriors on IG, and has deleted all Warriors-related content from his page; Is this the end of an era for the "Big 3?" If so, what are some plausible destinations for Klay to land in this stage of his career?

- Miscellaneous/Other Sports News: UFC's Connor McGregor pulls out of a fight for the first time of his career?; PGA: Rory McElroy might be broken, but Bryson DeChambeau is living his best life after a win at the US Open; MLB: Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffers a fractured hand and is out indefinitely and is expected to miss the rest of the Regular season?; USFL: The local affiliate, Birmingham Stallions, won their 3rd straight UFL Championship - is it time for the city to fight for an NFL team/as a viable "relocation" spot?

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Tradition's Finest Podcast proudly presents Episode #41 "Dirk it Like it's Hot" which includes a discussion of the following topics:

- WNBA: Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark left off the FIBA USA Women's Basketball team for the upcoming Paris Olympic games? All the while, she currently leads all WNBA Rookies in both points and assists! What is the impact on viewership? Her PR team needs a significant raise!

- NBA: Boston Celtics win Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Dallas Mavericks - Porzingus back on a mission? (too soon?) Kyrie's historically awful shooting showcase?

- Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd's blatant (maybe?) attempt to drive a wedge between the Celtics All-Star's?

- Boston wins Game 2, leads series 2-0 after the Celtics Derrick White's run-down block of P.J. Washington....Porzingus might be the most unlucky human to play the sport of basketball? Jayson Tat, um? Where was he in Game 2 (or for most of these playoff games) Maybe he needs another text from Kobe?

- James Harden's girlfriend catches bouqet at Rajon Rondo's wedding - Harden graces us with an "instant-meme" of a reaction? As for the GF, it has been verified that she is apart of the multi-sport "Inner Circle" - what is this "inner circle?" Funny you should ask!

- UCONN Head Coach Danny Hurley responds to the Lakers "weak" offer to make him the sixth highest paid coach in the NBA - and will return to UCONN to chase a third straight ring. Where do the Lakers go from here?

- R.I.P to the NBA logo, the Laker legend...on the court, as a Coach, and as a team Executive in the Front Office, Jerry West

- NFL: Fake News has slid into the sports world! A report recently circulated that both the Green Bay Packers & Philadelphia Eagles were informed by the NFL that they were "not allowed" to wear the color green during the NFL opener in Brazil due to "gangs?" Forced to stay confined within their hotel rooms and travel in armored vehicles - where do these reporters come up with this shit?!

- Indianapolis Colts Anthony Richardson goes under anesthesia but not for the reason you might think? Ahh, the luxury of being a very wealthy athlete? (regardless, it is sick! - JD)

- San Francisco 49er's RB Christian McCaffery named Madden 25 cover athlete - will the curse follow? 1st Niner to grace the cover of Madden game, and for that, we thank you!

- Miscellaneous/Other Sports News: The University of Oklahoma's softball team wins their 4th consecutive national championship after a two-game rout of Texas; some "Red River Rivalry," right? HC Patty Gasso eats a bowl of "Red River Rivalry" breakfast every morning!

- Professional Boxer Ryan Garcia was recently arrested for "felony vandalism" at a luxury hotel in Beverly Hills, California per TMZ Sports - he "trashed the room and hallway; Has had a crazy past couple of months?

- Ten Members of the NC State's 1983 "Cardiac Pack" National Championship team have sued the NCAA and Collegiate Licensing Company over "Name, Image & Likeness Compensation." What will the result be for plantiffs?

- 16-time Champion Joey Chestnutt has been "banned" from the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest after signing an endorsement deal with a vegan hot dog company? (what a headline!)

- "Finest Five" Draft Selection Segment Category: Top Five Movie Plot Twists of All-Time

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