On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith covers the latest headlines across pro and college sports:
🏀 NBA Playoffs: Knicks collapse in Game 1 as Aaron Nesmith and Tyrese Halliburton ignite a Pacers comeback. Jasmine Wimbish of CBS Sports joins to break down the budding rivalry, Brunson’s brilliance, and OKC’s clampdown on Minnesota.
🏒 NHL: Sam Nestler reports on the Dallas Stars’ jaw-dropping third-period explosion to stun Edmonton in Game 1. What flipped the momentum and how far can this team go?
🏈 NFL: Shocking news as Colts owner Jim Irsay passes away at 65.
⚾ MLB: Yankees snap a slide with a walk-off, Phillies streak continues, and the Rockies dig deeper into historic futility.
🎓 College Sports: Tampering controversy as Richmond’s head coach accuses Maryland of paying for a kicker transfer.
🏆 MVP Moment: Shea Gilgeous-Alexander earns MVP honors and delivers a heartfelt speech about family, sacrifice, and his improbable journey to the top.

🎯 Moment of Awe: PGA Patriot Golf Days help turn Memorial Day weekend into a meaningful fundraiser for veterans through the game of golf.

NBA Playoffs Knicks Pacers
Tyrese Halliburton choke
Jalen Brunson 43 points
Jasmine Wimbish CBS Sports
Shea Gilgeous-Alexander MVP speech
Oklahoma City Thunder
Dallas Stars comeback
Sam Nestler Dallas Stars
Jim Irsay Colts
MLB Yankees Phillies Rockies
College Football NIL tampering
Patriot Golf Days
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On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith dives into a jam-packed May sports lineup:
🥎 NCAA Softball Super Regionals shakeup — Liberty’s stunner over Texas A&M, mid-major magic, and why Nebraska’s Jordy Ball may be the sport’s next icon. Guests Maren Angus Coombs (Sports Illustrated) and Lo Yarnell (Yahoo Sports) break it all down with in-depth insight and passion.
🏀 NBA Conference Finals kick off — Thunder dominate Game 1, Pacers vs. Knicks set to clash.
🏒 NHL Playoffs heat up — Panthers strike first, Oilers face Stars in a must-watch West Final.
🏈 Caitlin Clark posts another WNBA milestone with a near triple-double in a Fever loss.
⚾ Aaron Judge is hitting over .400 and chasing Triple Crown history — is it time to take notice?
💰 NIL & Transfer Portal in softball — how the landscape is shifting in under-the-radar sports.
🌟 Moment of Awe: Brewers’ Logan Henderson sets an MLB record with a dominant debut streak.

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NCAA Softball Super Regionals
Liberty upsets Texas A&M
Jordy Ball Nebraska Softball
Caitlin Clark Indiana Fever
Aaron Judge Triple Crown
WNBA Caitlin Clark record
NBA Playoffs 2025 Thunder Knicks
NHL Playoffs Panthers Oilers Stars
NIL and Transfer Portal in Softball
Lo Yarnell Yahoo Sports
Maren Angus Coombs Sports Illustrated
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On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith takes listeners on a world tour of sports headlines:

🎾 French Open Preview — ATP reporter Sam Jacot breaks down the men’s and women’s favorites heading into Roland Garros. Alcaraz vs. Sinner, Swiatek vs. Gauff, and why clay is the great equalizer.

🏈 Colorado Football Deep Dive — Boulder Daily Camera’s Brian Howell joins to unpack Deion Sanders’ evolving coaching era, Shedeur Sanders’ surprising draft fall, and Travis Hunter’s two-way NFL potential.

⚾ Baseball Buzz — Phillies surge to the top, Kyle Schwarber hits his 300th, and Juan Soto’s lollygagging costs the Mets. Rockies remain historically bad, and questions swirl around MLB manager firings.

🏀 NBA & WNBA — Western Conference Finals tip off with OKC vs. Minnesota. Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever turn heads in a dazzling WNBA debut. Could Durant be headed to Philly?

🏈 NFL Headlines — Brock Purdy lands a monster deal. Plus: NFL flag football is officially headed to the 2028 Olympics.

🏒 Stanley Cup Playoffs — Eastern Conference Final begins with Panthers vs. Hurricanes. It’s a May sports feast.

📺 Moment of Awe — Tyrese Haliburton gifts playoff tickets to a Pacers fan pelted with trash in New York. Class move.

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French Open 2024 preview
Carlos Alcaraz Roland Garros
Jannik Sinner tennis 2024
Coco Gauff clay court
Iga Swiatek French Open
Deion Sanders Colorado Buffaloes
Shedeur Sanders Cleveland Browns
Travis Hunter NFL draft
Kyle Schwarber 300 home runs
Juan Soto Mets Red Sox
WNBA Caitlin Clark
NBA Playoffs Timberwolves Thunder
Brock Purdy 49ers contract
NFL Flag Football Olympics 2028
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2024
Tyrese Haliburton Pacers fan