Headline: Breaking Sports News from The Athletic

The Athletic's Andrew Schlecht and Will Guillory react to the news that Stan Van Gundy is out after one season as Pelicans head coach and Scott Brooks will not return to the Wizards. The guys discuss what went wrong in both situations. All part of a wild morning of NBA news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Tim McMaster and Eno Sarris react to the news that Rays ace Tyler Glasnow has a partially torn UCL and strained flexor tendon. He is choosing rehab over Tommy John surgery. Tim and Eno discuss success and failures from the past going that route, how the Rays will fill the void in their rotation and if the team can stave off the Red Sox, Yankees and Blue Jays in the AL East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this the anniversary of the Rangers Stanley Cup game seven win vs Vancouver in 1994, Scott Burnside and Rick Carpiniello of the Athletic NHL discuss the New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as David Quinn's replacement in Gotham. The guys dissect Gallant's track record with young players and how he will help the Rangers young core led by Kaapo Kakko, Alexis LaFreniere and Adam Fox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bruce Feldman & Stewart Mandel discuss the latest on College Football Playoff expansion. The CFP's four-person working group — which consists of SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby, Mountain West commissioner Craig Thompson and Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick — is expected to recommend a 12-team playoff, according to sources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Sam Amick and Nick Kosmider react to the news that Nikola Jokic is the NBA's Most Valuable Player. They dive into his rise from 41st overall pick out of Serbia to this. How did the Nuggets find him and what led to this award? What does the future hold for Jokic?l Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller react to the Julio Jones trade from the Atlanta Falcons to the Tennessee Titans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and The Athletic's Alabama guru Aaron Suttles discuss Nick Saban and Alabama agreeing to a contract extension that will keep the 69-year-old head coach in Tuscaloosa through 2028, when he will be 77. What factors played into this continued partnership? What can fans expect next from Saban and Alabma? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach and Brendan Marks react to the news that Duke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski will retire after the upcoming college basketball season. Why now? What is his legacy? Who will replace him? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Jared Weiss discuss Danny Ainge stepping down as president of basketball operations and Brad Stevens taking his place. What's next for the Celtics coaching position? How will Brad Stevens fair as the president? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri has officially called it quits after 24 years in the league. Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer discuss his place in NFL history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Beller and Derek VanRiper discuss how fantasy managers can replace Corey Kluber, and consider Deivi García's fantasy value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Scott Burnside and Richard Deitsch discuss The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, leaving his vice chairman role with the Edmonton Oilers to join TNT as an NHL analyst when the network begins its hockey coverage in the fall.Sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/headlinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic’s Craig Custance and Aaron Portzline discuss John Davidson being rehired by the Columbus Blue Jackets as president of hockey operations, only a few weeks after his shocking dismissal by the New York Rangers, and just about two years since he left Columbus to take the same role in New York.Plus, thoughts on Jarmo Kekalainen’s role with the team upon JD’s return, Seth Jones’ future in Columbus, and more.Sign up for an annual subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/headlinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Staples and Nicole Auerbach react to Pac-12 presidents unanimously voting George Kliavakoff, the president of entertainment and sports at MGM Resorts, as the conference's next commissioner once Larry Scott steps down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andrew Schlecht and Dave DuFour break down Oladipo's season ending surgery, how it impacts the Heat, and how it will impact Victor's future in the NBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Burnside and Pierre Lebrun discuss the Rangers firing David Quinn as head coach of the blue shirts, and who new Rangers President and General Manager Chris Drury might be targeting to coach the team moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Packard and Jay King react to the news that Jaylen Brown will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left wrist. With four games left in the regular season is it time for Celtics to shift their focus to next season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Derek VanRiper and Keith Law react to the news that Albert Pujols has been designated for assignment by the Angels. Is this the end of his Hall of Fame career? What will the Angels do with the roster spot? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Burnside and Rick Carpiniello discuss the shocking news out of Manhattan today, with NY Rangers owner James Dolan firing team president John Davidson and General Manager Jeff Gorton.They guys connect the dots to see if this was performance related or if Davidson and Gorton tried to talk Dolan out of publishing his incendiary press release on Tuesday regarding George Parros's job performance a the NHL's department of player safety.Scott and Rick also look ahead to the job that Chris Drury has ahead of hi as the Rangers new President and General Manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Jordan Bianchi and Jeff Gluck react to the reveal of NASCAR's Next Gen cars by Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota. What will it mean for Nascar's cost structure? Will it even the playing field between the haves and have nots? and what will it mean for the actual racing on the track? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris discuss Dodgers pitcher Dustin May undergoing Tommy John surgery. Who will the Dodgers turn to as they attempt to replace May in their rotation? Who should fantasy managers consider as potential replacements for May on their rosters? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Lindsay Jones and Nick Kosmider react to the news that the Broncos have acquired quarterback Teddy Bridgewater from the Panthers in exchange for a 6th round pick. How does Bridgewater fit into the Broncos quarterback room? What will Denver do in the 1st round of the draft? What does this mean for Drew Lock? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Tim McMaster and Nick Groke react to the news that former Rockies General Manager Jeff Bridich steps down after 7-years in the role. What went wrong? Do the organizations problems go up to the ownership level? Will the franchise struggle to attract baseball's top front office minds to fill the position in the future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joshua Brisco, Nate Taylor, and Seth Keysor discuss the trade that brings OT Orlando Brown from the Baltimore Ravens to the Kansas City Chiefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike Coppinger and Lance Pugmire react to Logan Paul-Floyd Mayweather's exhibition fight set for early June on Showtime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lindsay Jones, Senior NFL Writer for The Athletic, reacts to Washington Football Teamer, Kansas City Chief and San Francisco 49er Alex Smith's retirement and his place in football history.Get access to The Athletic for only $3.99 per month at theathletic.com/headlinepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Tim McMaster and James Fegan react to Carlos Rodón's no-hitter against the Indians on Wednesday night. What made him so effective? How unlikely was this for Rodón? What does it mean for the former #3 draft pick's future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd react to the news that the Cleveland Browns have signed Jadeveon Clowney to.a one-year deal. What could he do for the Browns' defense? What are the risks? How has the team changed from a year ago? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Burnside and Craig Custance from the Athletic NHL discuss the biggest deals of the trade deadline, including the blockbuster between Detroit and Washington which came down to the wire with Anthony Mantha joining the Caps. Plus, the guys discuss Sam Bennett moving from Calgary to Florida, Nick Foligno becoming a Maple Leaf and Taylor Hall landing in Boston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Burnside and Fluto Shinzawa from the Athletic NHL analyze the Bruins / Sabres trade involving Taylor Hall and Curtis Lazar. The guys discuss the nightmare season by Hall and how he looks to put it back together with a long playoff run for the Bruins this Spring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim McMaster, Lindsey Adler and Levi Weaver react to the news that Rougned Odor is heading to the Bronx after being designated for assignment by the Rangers. Where does he fit in the Yankees lineup? What went wrong in Texas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Tim McMaster and Connor Hughes react to the news that the New York Jets have traded Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers for a 2021 sixth round pick and second and fourth round picks in 2022. What will Darnold's legacy be in New York and will the Jets definitely take Zach Wilson with the #2 pick in this month's draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Andy McCullough and Evan Drellich react to the news that Major League Baseball is moving the All-Star game out of Georgia after recent changes in state voting laws. How will this impact Rob Manfred's legacy as commissioner? How big a roll did the players having in this decision? Where will the game move to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks react to the news that Roy Williams is retiring as North Carolina men's basketball coach. Was this a surprise? Did the changing college basketball landscape influence his decision? Who will be the next coach in Chapel Hill? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Mets reporter Tim Britton and Tim McMaster react to the news that Francisco Lindor and the Mets have agreed on a 10-year, $341 million extension. How important was this signing for Steve Cohen's ownership of the club? What are the numbers inside the numbers of the contract? Has Lindor already shown this spring that he'll be a great fit in Queens? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's senior NFL writer Mike Sando and Tim McMaster react to the news that the NFL is moving to a 17-game regular season schedule for the 2021 season. How do the players feel about the change? What will it mean for single-season records? How will teams keep players healthy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show and Mike Sando of The Football GM react to the breaking NFL draft trade involving the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, and Philadelphia Eagles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Beller and C.J. Moore discuss Shaka Smart leaving Texas to become the new men's basketball coach at Marquette. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow break down the trade between the Nuggets and the Magic involving Aaron Gordon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow break down the Miami Heat dealing for Houston's Victor Oladipo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow break down the trade between the Magic and Bulls that includes Nikola Vucevic and Al Farouq Aminu in exchange for Wendell Carter, Otto Porter Jr. and 2 first round picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Tim McMaster and Jake Kaplan react to reports that Lance McCullers Jr. and the Astros have agreed on a 5-year extension. Can McCullers overcome his injury history? Where does he slot into the club's rotation? How will the Astros find their next ace? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Burnside, John Vogel and Pierre Lebrun discuss the Buffalo Sabres decision to fire Ralph Krueger, with the Sabres in the midst of a 12 game losing streak. The guys discuss the state of the Buffalo franchise, Kim and Terry Pegula's role with the franchise and all the work rookie GM Kevyn Adams and interim head coach Don Granato have ahead of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Barrows reacts to the news of Trent Williams' contract, the Alex Mack signing and what might still be on the 49ers' shopping list this offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Mays and Nate Tice of The Athletic Football Show ponder the release of Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson from the Las Vegas Raiders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After spending nearly a quarter of a billion dollars on the first day of free agency, the Patriots are back at it agreeing on a 3-year deal with tightend Hunter Henry. The Athletic's Tim McMaster and Jeff Howe examine why New England has changed its philosophy on free agency and what it might mean for the upcoming draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic Football Show's Robert Mays and Lindsay Jones react to Joe Thuney's deal to join the Chiefs. Did KC pay too much? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Jeff Duncan and Larry Holder react to the news that Drew Brees is retiring from the NFL. They look back on Brees' career and legacy in New Orleans and also explain what Taysom Hill's $140 Million dollar contact extension means for the franchise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Greg Auman joins Lindsay Jones for his initial reaction to Tom Brady's contract extension. Is another Super Bowl in their future? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic's Andy Bitter and Brendan Marks react to news that the Duke men's basketball team is out of the ACC Tournament after a positive COVID-19 test. How did this happen to a team that had been so careful in avoiding COVID all season? Looking ahead to the NCAA Tournament, how can teams be even more diligent in staying safe and avoiding a similar fate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.