With the top-seeded Cavaliers eliminated and the Celtics on the brink following Jayson Tatum’s Achilles surgery, the Eastern Conference could be in trouble for the next few seasons—especially if Giannis Antetokounmpo heads West. Baker Machado and Renee Washington break down the NBA’s looming parity problem. Plus, legendary goalkeeper Tim Howard explains how MLS can continue to grow the game during the Lionel Messi era, Pete Rose has controversially been unbanned from MLB, and the Pope’s fake White Sox jersey is flying off shelves. Key Moments: Key Moments: 0:32 – NFL schedule, Trey Hendrickson, Phil Knight and Blazers
5:02 – NBA conference parity is doomed
9:47 – Legendary USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard
17:27 – Pete Rose reinstatement
22:06 – Pope Leo XIV + White Sox
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