In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss Phil Mickelson's spectacular final round performance en route to his first ever British Open title, the legacy of 13-time All-Star Mariano Rivera, and the 65-game suspension handed down to Ryan Braun by Major League Baseball! - Lefty's Round For the Ages: Phil Mickelson shot a 5-under 66 on Sunday to rally from five strokes back and win his first ever British Open championship. How did the 5-time major winner manage to overcome...
Jul 23, 2013•25 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the first half of the Major League Baseball season, debate whether or not Dwight Howard is a "winner" despite being ringless after 9 seasons, and discuss Mike and Maurkice Pouncey's decision to publicly support former Florida Gators teammate Aaron Hernandez! - MLB at the Break: Major League Baseball has officially hit the midway point, with the 84th edition of the Midsummer Classic set for Tuesday night. We take a look back at th...
Jul 16, 2013•26 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the NBA Draft, discuss the blockbuster trade between the Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets, review the final teams still in play for Dwight Howard's services next season, and examine how the Pittsburgh Pirates have come to own the best record in baseball! - NBA Draft Recap: This year's draft saw tons of surprising transactions, with teams attempting to make moves to better themselves for the future. Did the Cavs make the right dec...
Jul 02, 2013•25 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap both the NBA and Stanley Cup Finals, and discuss the ongoing police investigation centering around Pro Bowl tight end Aaron Hernandez in the death of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd! - Twice as Nice in Miami: Last Thursday, the Heat closed out a hard-fought 7-game series with the San Antonio Spurs to win their second-consecutive Larry O'Brien Trophy. How did LeBron and company manage to pull it off? Hear our take. - ...
Jun 25, 2013•27 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss how Danny Green is making a name for himself in the NBA Finals, a potential trade between the Celtics and Clippers that could send head coach Doc Rivers to Los Angeles, and the Bruins bouncing back from a triple-overtime loss in Game 1 to take a 2-1 series lead on the Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Finals! - Green With Envy: Danny Green has been shooting lights out from behind the arc in the NBA Finals, and his stellar play has ...
Jun 18, 2013•25 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss Tim Tebow signing with Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots, the NBA Finals, as well as preview the 2013 Stanley Cup Finals! - Tebow to Foxboro: On Monday, former New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow signed a two-year deal with the New England Patriots. Is this a good fit? What role will he play in the offense? Will he even make the team? We break it down. - NBA Finals Chat: Tied at one game apiece, what are the Spurs and...
Jun 11, 2013•29 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we preview the NBA Finals, discuss the conference finals in the NHL playoffs, and break down all the angles of the highly-anticipated September bout between Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez! - NBA Championship Series Preview: The Miami Heat punched their ticket to their third-consecutive trip to the NBA Finals on Monday night, wrapping up a hard-fought 7-game series with the Indiana Pacers. Awaiting the Heat is a veteran-laced San Anto...
Jun 04, 2013•25 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss the suspension of starting quarterback Everett Golson at the University of Notre Dame, the controversy surrounding the newest athletic director at Rutgers, and the conference finals in the NBA playoffs! - Golson Out in South Bend: Word quickly spread over the weekend of the sudden suspension of quarterback Everett Golson at Notre Dame due to "poor academic judgment." What kind of effect will this have on the Irish this season, ...
May 28, 2013•26 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we dissect the conference finals in the NBA playoffs, break down the sad state of Major League Baseball in the city of Los Angeles, and discuss the best players still on the market in NFL free agency! - NBA's Final Four Set: The hunt for the Larry O'Brien Trophy is down to four teams, with the Spurs, Grizzlies, Pacers and Heat still in contention for professional basketball's ultimate prize. Can Memphis repeat previous playoff success aga...
May 21, 2013•26 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we break down Tiger's impressive victory at the Players Championship on Sunday, the conference semi-finals in the NBA playoffs, and the improbable win by the Boston Bruins in Game 7 of their series versus the Toronto Maple Leafs! - Woods Captures Golf's Fifth Major: Tiger Woods capped off Mother's Day weekend with an impressive win at the Players Championship, taking home the trophy for only the second time in his illustrious career. What...
May 14, 2013•23 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we break down the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, preview the conference semi-finals in the NBA postseason, and discuss how Floyd "Money" Mayweather made it look oh so easy in his welterweight title fight against Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero! - Stanley Cup Playoffs Begin: Only 16 teams remain alive in the quest for Lord Stanley's Cup, headlined by the Chicago Blackhawks and Pittsburgh Penguins as the top seeds in this year's tournament. What se...
May 07, 2013•24 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss major storylines from the NBA postseason, and recap the 2013 NFL Draft! - Drama Happens Here: The first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs have already seen the top-seed in the West lose their second-best player in Russell Westbrook, the Lakers' train-wreck of a season mercifully come to an end, and the coming-out party of scintillatingly smooth point guard Steph Curry. We discuss these storylines and more in our NBA playoff chat. ...
Apr 30, 2013•29 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss the trade that sent cornerback Darrelle Revis from the New York Jets to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the opening round of the NBA playoffs, and the much-anticipated unification bout for the WBC and WBA light-middleweight titles between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Austin "No Doubt" Trout! - Revis Island Relocates: On Sunday, the Jets shipped star cornerback Darrelle Revis to Tampa Bay for the 13th overall pick in this year's draft an...
Apr 23, 2013•29 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss Adam Scott's thrilling victory over Angel Cabrera in sudden death at the Masters, the potential career-ending Achilles injury Kobe Bryant suffered in a win over the Golden State Warriors, and the red-hot play of the Atlanta Braves early on in the baseball season! - Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!: Adam Scott birdied the second hole of his sudden death playoff with Angel Cabrera on Sunday to claim his first Masters title, and in the pro...
Apr 16, 2013•22 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the NCAA Men's National Championship Game between the Louisville Cardinals and Michigan Wolverines, discuss the controversy surrounding Rutgers University and former men's basketball coach Mike Rice, and break down how Carmelo Anthony has the New York Knicks peaking just in time for the postseason! - Cardinals Roll in Atlanta: On Monday night, Rick Pitino's squad outlasted a very game Michigan team en route to the school's third ...
Apr 09, 2013•26 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we preview the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament, discuss how the 2013 Major League Baseball season could play out, and talk recent news from around the NFL! - And Then There Were Four: The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is down to four teams, with Syracuse, Wichita State, Michigan and Louisville advancing to Atlanta for a shot at a national championship. How did these squads get here, and who will ultimately cut down the nets next Mond...
Apr 02, 2013•27 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss Florida Gulf Coast's improbable run to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament, the red-hot Denver Nuggets surging in the Western Conference thanks to a 15-game winning streak, and Tiger Woods looking like the Tiger of old with the first major tourney of 2013 only weeks away! - The Eagles Have Landed: For the first time in NCAA history, a 15-seed has stormed into the Sweet 16, busting brackets open all across the land. How is Flori...
Mar 26, 2013•28 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we break down the field for the NCAA Tournament and discuss the NFL's biggest winners and losers from the first week of free agency! - One Shinning Moment: The NCAA Tournament is officially set, with this year's field of 68 more unpredictable than ever before. Are the Cardinals worthy of the No. 1 overall seed? Will the Bulldogs be the first 1-seed to get bounced? Are the Hurricanes a legitimate threat to win it all? Have the Blue Devils ...
Mar 19, 2013•29 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss the streaking Miami Heat, the full-blown brawl between Team Canada and Team Mexico at the World Baseball Classic, and Bernard Hopkins winning the IBF light-heavyweight title at the age of 48! - On Fire in Miami: On Sunday, the Heat knocked off the Pacers to record their 18th-straight win. What makes this team so tough to beat (besides the obvious: LeBron), and how much longer can this red-hot streak last? We break it down. - Wo...
Mar 12, 2013•20 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss the madness before the madness in NCAA basketball, news from around the NBA, and Joe Flacco's lucrative new deal with the Baltimore Ravens! - NCAA Talk: Are the Gonzaga Bulldogs truly worthy of their No. 1 ranking? Who is the one team that nobody wants to see come tournament time? How good are the Duke Blue Devils now that forward Ryan Kelly is back in the lineup? We answer all these questions and more. - Around the NBA: Kobe B...
Mar 05, 2013•26 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss moves at the NBA trade deadline (or lack thereof), reports that 49er quarterback Alex Smith will have a new home next season, and Floyd Mayweather's lucrative new deal with Showtime Sports! - Lots of Talk Signifying Nothing: Several big names were rumored to be headed elsewhere, but the NBA trade deadline came and went last Thursday with little to no movement league-wide. Why did the marquee players stay put, and of the few mov...
Feb 26, 2013•28 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we discuss All-Star Weekend in the NBA, the passing of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, and Danica Patrick winning the pole for the Daytona 500! - NBA All-Star Weekend Recap: In Houston, Kyrie Irving had a coming-out party of sorts, Chris Paul put on a show, and Kobe got the better of LeBron down the stretch of the All-Star Game. We recap the festive weekend that was in the NBA. - The Passing of a Legendary Owner: On Monday, longtime Los Angeles ...
Feb 19, 2013•24 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we take an in-depth look at the 2012-13 NHL season, discuss LeBron's torrid shooting of late, and with Michael Jordan's 50th birthday only days away, break down his legacy and overall importance to the game of basketball! - The Puck Stops Here: Now that the 2012-13 campaign is off and running, we discuss the teams and players that will make this season one to remember in the NHL. Who are the serious contenders for the Stanley Cup? Which t...
Feb 12, 2013•25 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap Super Bowl XLVII between the Ravens and 49ers, discuss the winners of the NFL regular season awards, and break down the Hall of Fame class of 2013! - Super Bowl Review: In a roller coaster affair, the Baltimore Ravens held off a furious rally by the San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl XLVII by a final score of 34-31. What were the keys to the game, and what ultimately led to a Baltimore victory? Hear our take. - NFL Honors Show...
Feb 05, 2013•31 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we preview Super Bowl XLVII between the 49ers and Ravens, discuss Joe Flacco's status as an elite quarterback, Alex Smith's best bet for next season, and the fate of the Celtics now that Rajon Rondo is done for the year! - Super Bowl Preview: We know how both teams got to this point, but what must they do in order to hoist the Lombardi Trophy Sunday night? We break down the keys to the game, tell you who has the advantage at each position...
Jan 29, 2013•31 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the Conference Championship Games in the NFL, and discuss the controversy hanging over former Notre Dame linebacker and Heisman finalist Manti Te'o! - Conference Championship Recap: The Conference Championship Round in the NFL saw both teams that were eliminated in the same round last year redeem themselves in a big way the second time around. How exactly did the 49ers and Ravens manage to punch their tickets to Super Bowl XLVII?...
Jan 22, 2013•28 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the Divisional Round of the NFL postseason, preview the Conference Championship Game matchups, and break down how the BBWAA handled this year's Hall of Fame voting! - Divisional Round Review: Round 2 of the NFL playoffs saw the Ravens shock Peyton and the Broncos, Colin Kaepernick have his way with the Packers, Matt Ryan score the first postseason win of his career, and the Pats hang 40+ on the Texans for the second time this sea...
Jan 15, 2013•32 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we recap the BCS Championship Game and Wild Card Round of the NFL playoffs, and preview this weekend's Divisional Round matchups! - The Tide Rolls: Alabama made short work of Notre Dame in the BCS Championship Game, throttling the Irish by a final score of 42-14. Just how good is this Crimson Tide team compared to other college football dynasties, and what is Nick Saban's legacy as of right now? We'll tell you. - Wild Card Recap: The open...
Jan 08, 2013•26 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we closeout the NFL's 2012 regular season, preview the Wild Card matchups, and break down two huge streaks running simultaneously in the NBA! - Week 17 in the NFL: The final week saw playoff spots clinched, postseason hopes dashed, and head coaches and general managers shown the door by the boatload. We recap all this and more. - Wild Card Round: First-round games include the Ravens taking on the upstart Colts, the Texans hosting the Beng...
Jan 01, 2013•27 min
In this week's edition of The Bleacher Briefings podcast, we're talking NFL, NFL, and more NFL, as we break down the key games from Week 16, and lay out all the possible playoff scenarios heading into the final week of the season! - The Week That Was: Week 16 saw the Falcons clinch home-field throughout, the Steelers get bounced from postseason play altogether, and the Giants continue their late season free fall. We cover these teams and many others in our NFL recap. - Possible Playoff Scenarios...
Dec 25, 2012•33 min
