A lengthy investigation by the NBA into Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has uncovered a deeply troubling history of racist and sexist behavior. As a consequence, Sarver reluctantly received a one-year suspension and a $10 million f

The Unprecedented Aaron Judge and Meet the New Mets

Sep 14th, 2022 29m 29s

In a New York Baseball double-header John Gonzalez first sits down with Tom Verducci who got a rare interview with the history-chasing Aaron Judge. Will he hit 62 HRs? Will he resign with the Yankees? Then Stephanie Apstein joins the show to ex

Who Owns Your Favorite Club?

Sep 12th, 2022 24m 33s

Who's to blame when your favorite soccer team sucks? It's probably not the players or the manager...it's the mysterious millionaires and billionaires who fund the clubs we love. Producer Jordan Rizzieri asks soccer journalists from around the w

Baseball Players are Mic'd Up, and Having a Blast

Sep 9th, 2022 11m 24s

This is the first complete season that major leaguers have worn microphones on the field during Sunday Night Baseball. How's that going? We check in with SI's Emma Baccellieri and ask about the frolicking, folly, and inadvertent f-bombs that ca

A Very Normal 2022-23 NFL Season Preview

Sep 7th, 2022 40m 39s

Football season is upon us! NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe and Dan Hanzus joins to recap a fun season of ‘Hard Knocks’ before predicting which teams will make it out of each division, through the playoffs, and all the way to the Super Bowl.Follow

The American (Soccer) Invasion

Sep 5th, 2022 17m 14s

USMNT supporters don’t have to wait until the World Cup to watch American internationals thrive in top club competitions. CBS Sports’ Luis Miguel Echegaray joins us to discuss Jesse Marsch’s Leeds United, Christian “Captain America” Pulisic, th

Kicking Off College Football Season

Sep 2nd, 2022 20m 8s

As the calendar rolls into September sports fans head back to school for college football. John Gonzalez sits down with SI college football experts Ross Dellenger and Pat Forde to discuss everything from this year's Heisman hopefuls, to NIL mon

Pablo Sandoval Continues The Dream … In Mexico

Aug 31st, 2022 20m 25s

With three World Series, a World Series MVP, and two All-Star nods under his belt, many would say 36-year-old Pablo Sandoval has accomplished more than enough in Major League Baseball to retire. But instead, the Venezuelan has recently taken hi

What Billie Jean King Means

Aug 30th, 2022 25m 12s

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX and since then you'd be hard pressed to find any person who's done more for women’s athletics than Billie Jean King. In addition to her on court accomplishments in tennis, King has served as an a

Serena's Farewell and the Wide Open US Open

Aug 29th, 2022 22m 55s

How do you say goodbye to the GOAT? Serena Williams transcended tennis and changed the game for the better, but John Gonzalez is asking by SI Senior Writer Jon Wertheim what's next after she hangs up the racket? And who's going to come out on t

Big in Japan: How a Lettuce Farmer Helped Take the NFL Global

Aug 26th, 2022 20m 40s

The NFL regular season is nearly upon us and football-mad America is primed for another season of its favorite sport. But have you ever wondered which country outside the US is second-best at American football? It’s not Canada or the UK. Senior

Relievers Who Rumble and the Dodger Dog Debate

Aug 24th, 2022 20m 27s

On this episode of Sports Illustrated Weekly John Gonzalez sits down with SI Staff Writer Emma Baccellieri for an old-fashioned baseball double-header. First, when the benches clear it's not long before the brawl starts, unless you're a relieve

Emmitt Smith's First Sports Illustrated Cover

Aug 22nd, 2022 12m 22s

Legendary Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith remembers what it was like to make his iconic Sports Illustrated covers and describes how the present-day Cowboys can return to the glory days.Follow @podcasts_si | @JohnGonzalezSee omnystudio

The Assassination of a Manchester United Hooligan

Aug 19th, 2022 26m 53s

In the shadow of Manchester United's legendary Old Trafford stadium, an almost mythic crime boss amassed power against a backdrop of drug trafficking, hooliganism, and rave music. Writer Reid Forgrave tells the story of Paul Massey, the Red Ar

WNBA Playoff Preview

Aug 17th, 2022 23m 9s

The 2022 WNBA Playoff season begins with a new (old) format, eight hungry teams, and some incredible women bidding a fond farewell. John Gonzalez is joined by the host of Spinsters and Buckets, Jordan Ligons, to talk predictions, possible upset

A False Start and a Fresh Start for Devon Allen

Aug 15th, 2022 17m 20s

World-class hurdler Devon Allen's track season ended with a controversial call at the World Championships in Eugene. Now, the 27-year-old is trying to make a name for himself at Eagles training camp as roster cuts loom. Producer Jess Yarmosky c

Are Psychedelics the Future of Sports Medicine?

Aug 12th, 2022 17m 1s

Everyone sees the broken bones, torn ligaments and bloodied bodies of injured athletes, but many of their deepest scars are mental. A small group of athletes are pioneering the treatment of their mental health issues with psychedelic drugs, but

Is the Big 10 Getting Too Big?

Aug 10th, 2022 14m 18s

With the upcoming additions of USC and UCLA, the Big 10 stretches from sea to shining sea, but what does that mean for college football? John Gonzalez is joined by SI Senior Writer Pat Forde to break down if the Big 10's West Coast expansion is

50 Years After Title IX There's Still Work to Be Done

Aug 8th, 2022 26m 30s

2022 marked 50 years of Title IX, the landmark legislation that set the stage for gender equality in sports. SI staffers Kristen Nelson, Jamie Lisanti, Emma Baccellieri, and Julie Kliegman reflect on how far we've come, and what barriers are st

A Drive Deep into Left Field

Aug 5th, 2022 13m 24s

What are the odds of catching a foul ball at a game, or being dealt a Royal flush in poker, or even being struck by lightning? Some things are rarer than others, and on this episode SI Senior Writer Jon Wertheim tells the unlikely tale of how P

"One, Two, Three … Cancun!"

Aug 3rd, 2022 16m 22s

Most NBA fans know the tongue-in-cheek phrase "one, two, three … Cancun!" as synonymous with a losing team's morale. But who authored it, and how did it get to be so popular? SI senior writer Howard Beck explains the origins of this expression

Is Deshaun Watson's Suspension Enough?

Aug 2nd, 2022 21m 24s

Re-Air: Former Sports Illustrated writer Jenny Vrentas, now a reporter at the New York Times, walks us through her reporting on embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson and the allegations of sexual misconduct made against him. SI Weekly host John

Remembering Bill Russell

Aug 1st, 2022 18m 30s

Bill Russell died July 31st 2022 at the age of 88. He was a basketball legend, an 11x NBA Champion, 5x MVP, 3x All-NBA First team, 2x NCAA champion and Olympic Gold Medal winner. Off the court Russell was a civil rights leader and much-loved fa

Women Just Changed Soccer Forever

Aug 1st, 2022 12m 55s

During this breakout summer for women's soccer, the excitement wasn't limited to traditional hotbeds, in fact, tournaments were held on every inhabited continent. Producer Jordan Rizzieri traveled to England for the 2022 European Women's Footba

Last Man Standing: WWE vs. AEW

Jul 29th, 2022 20m 4s

Vince McMahon stepped down as Chairman of WWE amidst swirling allegations of sexual misconduct and attempts at a coverup as AEW pushes WWE for viewers in the first true wrestling ratings clash since Monday Night Wars more than 25 years ago. SI