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The Villages Daily Sun Sports

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The Villages Daily Sun, the fastest-growing newspaper in the country, takes an expanded weekly look at the robust sports scene in The Villages, Florida. The podcast covers the community with more golf holes than anywhere else in the world as well as high school sports, recreation sports and any sports topics of national relevance.
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Episodes

Episode 126: WINdam Clark, Unbeaten Buffalo, and the USMNT's Wild Week

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry and staff writer Connor O'Bryan recap Wyndham Clark's major victory at LA Country Club (0:40), Drew offers an update on The Villages SC, which entered the week still undefeated (13:20) before recapping the USMNT's Nations League victory and all the drama of the last week of international play (23:25).

Jun 21, 202338 min

Episode 125: Nick Taylor's Eh+, Southeast Sizzle and NBA Finals Wrap-Up

On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Nick Taylor's drought-snapping win in Toronto and looks ahead to the U.S. Open (0:45), senior writer Drew Chaltry examines The Villages SC's situation in the USL2 Southeast Division after a draw last week (24:40), and staff writer Connor O'Bryan makes his debut to talk about the significance of the Denver Nuggets' title run (37:05).

Jun 13, 202359 min

Episode 124: Golf's Clandestine Cahoots, Rose Zhang's Stunning Start, and TVSC at Home On the Range

On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain and senior writer Drew Chaltry give their immediate reactions to the news of the PGA Tour and LIV's sudden armistice (0:50), Jeff recaps the week in golf and previews the Canadian Open (30:15), and Drew dives into The Villages SC's 2-0 start in an already hotly contested race for the Southeast Division as the Buffalo prepare for their home opener Saturday night (53:25).

Jun 06, 20231 hr 14 min

Episode 123: TVSC Takes Three and A Whirlwind Golf Weekend

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry recaps The Villages SC's 1-0 win over Tampa Bay Utd. in its USL League Two opener (1:00) and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain runs through a busy weekend of golf coverage, everything from the Charles Schwab Championship to the NCAA finals (15:35).

May 30, 202329 minEp. 123

Episode 122: Track State Meets, the Return of Big Game Brooks, and The Villages SC Season Preview

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry recaps Wildwood and The Villages' showings at the Class 1A and 2A state track and field meets and wraps up spring football for both schools (1:20), Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Brooks Koepka's big win at the PGA Championship (26:40), and Drew previews the upcoming season for The Villages SC, starting this weekend (41:55).

May 23, 202355 minEp. 122

Episode 121: Spring Sports News, A New Day In Golf, and NBA Playoff Update

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Drew Chaltry and J.T. Wilcox offer updates on the playoffs for local high school teams and spring football (1:15), Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Jason Day's first win in half a decade and looks ahead to the PGA Championship (22:00), and then the crew talks about the latest in the NBA playoffs heading into the conference finals (35:55).

May 16, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 121

Episode 120: Spring Playoffs and Clark's First Podium Boon

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry gives an update on all of the local spring teams' playoff endeavors (0:35) and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps the Wells Fargo Championship and LPGA International Crown (19:25).

May 09, 202332 minEp. 120

Episode 119: The Bucks Stop Here, NFL Draft Recap and Finau Fights Off Rahm

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry and staff writer Ryan Weiss recap an exciting first round of the NBA playoffs (0:30), senior writer J.T. Wilcox joins them to break down some of the best and worst performances in last week's NFL Draft (16:00), and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain details Tony Finau's big win over the World No. 1 (39:15).

May 02, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 119

Episode 118: Preps Playoffs, Spring Football and LPGA Deja Vu

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Drew Chaltry runs through the local high school sports scene as teams begin postseason competition (1:20), senior writer J.T. Wilcox joins the show to talk about the first day of spring football for The Villages and Wildwood (27:10), and Jeff Shain recaps a huge major win for a rising star on the LPGA (44:20).

Apr 25, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 118

Episode 117: Harbour Town Drama, NHL Playoff Preview and Farewell Cody

On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps an exciting playoff finish to the RBC Heritage (0:25), senior writer Cody Hills searches for a challenger to the Bruins in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (25:30), and we say farewell to Cody as he reminisces on some of his favorite memories covering high school sports at the Daily Sun (35:45).

Apr 18, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 117

Episode 116: Masters Recap, Spring Playoff Preview, and NBA Playoff Matchups

On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain and senior writer Drew Chaltry review Jon Rahm's win at the 2023 Masters, as well as some of the tournament's other drama (0:45), Drew and senior writer Cody Hills look ahead to a busy high school sports postseason (26:50), and senior writer J.T. Wilcox joins the show to discuss the best matchups in the NBA playoffs (51:40).

Apr 13, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 116

Episode 115: NCAA Championships, Brooks is Back, and Masters Preview

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers J.T. Wilcox and Drew Chaltry discuss the endings of the men's and women's NCAA basketball tournaments (0:30), then Specialty Editor Jeff Shain reviews the week in golf, including big wins for Brooks Koepka and Corey Conners (23:50), before turning eyes to the Masters and weighing some of the biggest Augusta storylines entering this weekend (40:45).

Apr 05, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 115

Episode 114: Floridian Final Four, Match Play Mayhem, and MLB Preview

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer J.T. Wilcox and staff writer Ryan Weiss break down the Final Four, which features two South Florida teams (0:30), Jeff Shain recaps the final WGC Match Play (12:10), and Ryan looks ahead to the MLB season with senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry (34:35).

Mar 28, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 114

Episode 113: Valspar Collapses, Fuzzy Zoeller and TVSC's UPSL Debut

On this week's show, Daily Sun Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Taylor Moore's win at the Valspar Championship (0:30) and speaks to two-time Major winner Fuzzy Zoeller (21:00) before Drew Chaltry gives his thoughts on The Villages SC's loss to Nona FC in the club's UPSL debut (46:20).

Mar 21, 202358 minEp. 113

Episode 112: Bracket Briefing, Players Rundown and a UPSL Preview

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills combs the March Madness bracket for highlight matchups and potential upsets (0:35), Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps Scottie Scheffler's commanding win at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass (15:30), and senior writer Drew Chaltry looks ahead to The Villages SC's first season in the UPSL (46:30).

Mar 14, 20231 hrEp. 112

Episode 111: Buffalo Heartbreak, Spring Sports Roundup, and Kitayama's Killer Finish

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry recap The Villages high school boys basketball team's runner up finish at the state championships in Lakeland (1:25) before offering a primer on The Villages and Wildwood spring preps programs (21:10), and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain returns from Bay Hill with reports from the Arnold Palmer Invitational and a look ahead to the Players Championship (37:25).

Mar 08, 20231 hr 1 minEp. 111

Episode 110: The Buffalo Reach Lakeland and Chris Kirk Back On Top

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills details The Villages High School boys basketball team's dramatic win to reach the state final four (1:20), senior writer Drew Chaltry recounts two heartbreaking losses for Wildwood (9:25), and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain describes Chris Kirk's dramatic return to a PGA podium (23:55).

Feb 28, 202338 minEp. 110

Episode 109: Basketball Postseasons, More Rahm Dominance, and a Coaching Roundtable with Colt McDowell and D.J. Lyals

On this week's show, senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry give the latest on The Villages' and Wildwood's basketball title runs (1:30), the head coaches from both programs, Colt McDowell and D.J. Lyals join Drew to talk about the rivalry between the two schools and basketball in the tri-county area (22:10), and Specialty Editor Jeff Shain recaps John Rahm's latest conquest as the Spaniard takes Riviera (42:20).

Feb 21, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 109

Episode 108: Preps Playoff Update, Sheffler's Defense, and Super Bowl Recap

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry give an update on The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School winter sports teams competing in the playoffs (1:15), Specialty Editor Jeff Shain talks about Scottie Scheffler's title defense in Phoenix ahead of Tiger Woods returning to the course next week (26:20), and Drew and Jeff discuss the Kansas City Chiefs' victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII (37:10).

Feb 14, 20231 hrEp. 108

Episode 107: Preps Playoffs, Rose Blooms, and Super Bowl Preview

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Cody Hills and Drew Chaltry offer an update on playoffs for The Villages and Wildwood winter sports teams (1:05), managing editor Jeff Shain details Justin Rose's return to the top (24:10), and sernio writer J.T. Wilcox joins Drew and Jeff to discuss the biggest storylines heading into Super Bowl XLVII (43:25).

Feb 07, 20231 hr 9 min

Episode 106: NFL Conference Championships and a Homa Run

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Drew Chaltry and J.T. Wilcox and staff writer Ryan Weiss break down the NFC and AFC Championship games (0:40) and managing editor Jeff Shain returns from Bay Hill to talk about exciting golf results from Torrey Pines and Dubai (35:35).

Jan 31, 202355 min

Episode 105: Winter Preps Update, Henderson and Rahm Streaking, and NFL Playoffs

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers Drew Chaltry and Cody Hills share the latest on The Villages High School and Wildwood Middle High School winter sports programs as they prepare for the postseason (1:10), senior editor Jeff Shain recaps the LPGA Tournament of Champions and John Rahm's big win (27:10), and senior writer J.T. Wilcox and staff writer Ryan Weiss join the show to talk about the NFL's divisional round and upcoming conference championships (44:15).

Jan 24, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 105

Episode 104: Wildest Wild Cards, Golf is Back, and College Football Wrap Party

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writers J.T. Wilcox and Drew Chaltry discuss a crazy wild card weekend in the NFL with Managing Editor Jeff Shain (0:50), Jeff details the last two weeks of the PGA season as well as the upcoming LPGA kickoff event in Orlando (32:00), and senior writer Cody Hills joins Drew and Jeff to put a bow on the 2022 College Football season (43:20).

Jan 17, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 104

Episode 103: Battle Recap and CFP Talk

On this week's show, Daily Sun senior writer Cody Hills and staff writer Drew Chaltry revisit last week's highly competitive Battle @ The Villages tournament (0:40) before discussing the college football semifinals and upcoming National Championship (19:40).

Jan 03, 202335 minEp. 103

Episode 102: World Cup epic, Battle At The Villages and CFP semifinals

Daily Sun staff writer Drew Chaltry and managing editor Jeff Shain ponder an epic World Cup final, Lionel Messi's legacy and other top names from champion Argentina and runners-up France, senior writer Cody Hills sits down with VHS basketball coach Colt McDowell to discuss this week's Battle At The Villages tournament (25:25), and the trio looks ahead to the College Football Playoff semifinals that pit No. 1 Georgia vs. Ohio State and No. 2 Michigan vs. TCU (42:01).

Dec 26, 20221 hr 10 min

Episode 101: World Cup-date, Richard Pettus, and Golf's Silly Season

On this week's show, Daily Sun Managing Editor Jeff Shain staff writer Drew Chaltry recap a wild weekend of World Cup play (0:55), senior writer Cody Hills sits down with The Villages High School head football coach Richard Pettus to discuss the upcoming FACA North/South All-Star Football Classic (18:45), and Drew and Jeff chat about Tiger Woods' current place in the game and two of the more entertaining golf events of the year (31:50).

Dec 13, 202248 min

Episode 100: World Cup Check-In, Hovland Plays Hero, and College Football Championships

On this week's show, Daily Sun staff writer Drew Chaltry and Managing Editor Jeff Shain discuss the USMNT's first-round exit from the World Cup as well as the chances for the remaining teams (0:30), Jeff details Viktor Hovland's repeat win at the Hero World Challenge (21:45), and senior writer Cody Hills joins the show to talk about a wild conference championship week in college football (31:25).

Dec 07, 202251 minEp. 100

Episode 99: Preps Update, Tiger Withdraws, and USMNT Advance

On this week's show, as the crew returns from the holiday break, Daily Sun staff writer Drew Chaltry recaps the end of the Wildwood Middle High School football season and senior writer Cody Hills looks ahead to a big season for The Villages High School boys basketball team (1:20), Jeff Shain explains why Tiger Woods is pulling out of his own tournament (20:50), and the three discuss the United States Men's National Team's massive win over Iran in the World Cup and what lies ahead in the knockout...

Nov 30, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 99

Episode 98: Wildwood Rolls, Winter Sports Preview, and Special Guest Chase Senn

On this week's show, Daily Sun staff writer Drew Chaltry breaks down the Wildwood football team's big playoff win over previously unbeaten Williston (1:25) and senior writer Cody Hills joins to preview winter sports at Wildwood and The Villages High School (11:00). Then, Glenview Champions golf pro and defending champion Chase Senn makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about the upcoming Villages Pro Shootout (29:15) and Jeff Shain details Nelly Korda's return to the top (44:45)....

Nov 16, 202253 minEp. 98
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