Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve are back to break down the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina as well as The Open at Royal Birkdale. Spain suffocated and neutered Argentina. What made Spain’s run so impressive and why SVP believes they could be here to stay as a force. Plus, what in the world was with Argentina after the loss?!? Ryan Fox won the Claret Jug, coming out of nowhere in the final two days to post a 62 and 68. Fox’s speed was a big talking point and the guys discuss how that tactic could be advantageous. And of course the guys get into the Bryson DeChambeau ruling. Was it correct? And full reaction to Bryson’s actions the day of. Plus, Steve’s review of The Odyssey, SVP shares his thoughts on the recent ESPN layoffs, two massive problems Steve wants addressed and some CFB 27 talk to end the pod. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes

(0:00) Intro

(1:27) The brutal reality of the ESPN layoffs

(10:00) World Cup Final recap

(22:40) SVP rode in the back of a hatchback

(24:50) Dingle tourney recap

(27:35) Fantasy season is approaching

(30:14) Ryan Fox wins The Open

(36:12) Thoughts on Foxy’s pace of play

(38:50) How Royal Birkdale affected the tournament

(41:03) Gordo held on

(43:50) Did Bryson break the rules?

(47:55) Thoughts on how Bryson reacted to the ruling

(53:40) Looking back on Scottie’s missed putts

(57:47) Major season is over

(58:55) Odyssey review

(1:05:21) Thank you Jordan Walker

(1:06:55) Spit Zyns in the garbage!

(1:09:05) Igniter on the grill went out

(1:11:55) Weekend recap at Starboard

(1:14:05) CFB 27 talk

(1:22:45) Thanks for watching

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The guys kick things off with Scott's tale about attending the "wedding" of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift before recapping his week-long trip to Paris. They also break down the final four teams remaining in the FIFA World Cup and discuss what to expect as the tournament heads toward the finish. Later, Gordo joins the show to preview the British Open at Royal Birkdale, sharing his favorite betting picks, sleepers, and players to watch for golf's final major of the year. The episode wraps up with a conversation about the WNBA Commissioner's canceled interview with Dan Patrick, plus thoughts on choosing the right program in College Football 27.

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The guys react to the United States advancing to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, discuss why Kylian Mbappé is the most electrifying player to watch in person, and preview what could become an all-time World Cup classic when England takes on Mexico in Mexico City. Plus, they dive into the pressure-packed art of the penalty kick and why it remains one of the most dramatic moments in sports.

Then the conversation shifts to the NBA, where SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the latest trade rumors and blockbuster moves, including Jaylen Brown headed to the 76ers, Ja Morant's move to Portland, and LeBron James testing the free agency waters.

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap all the storylines coming from Wyndham Clark’s US Open win at Shinnecock. In his second US Open victory, the jeering and groans were louder than the applause. Why was that? Is it fair? And how the crowd’s response to Wyndham’s play was so rare and unlike anything SVP has seen. Scottie Scheffler was in the mix for a career slam on his birthday and Father’s Day, but several putts barely missed the cup leading to a T4 for the top player in the world. Sam Burns was in the mix once again but came up short, as three crucial putts didn’t fall as Burns looked to finish a phenomenal final round. Finally, a word on Cashmere Ketih’s historic weekend and viral moment. The NBA Draft is coming up. Is AJ Dybantsa the pick? And a conversation on Dusty May taking the Mavs job and the ripple effects it could have. Additionally, plenty of World Cup thoughts including the seemingly ever-changing nature of country names along with skepticism surrounding viral social media accounts. And of course, a Father’s Day recap with swim stories, plus the future of SportsCenter. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(5:17) Reaction to Wyndham Clark’s US Open victory

(22:22) On Sam Burns’ 2nd place finish

(29:27) Cashmere crushed

(34:32) Final US Open thoughts

(37:44) Shoutout Golf Channel gang

(41:50) Who should the Wizards take?

(43:57) NBA Draft storylines + Giannis

(45:22) Reaction to Dusty May taking Mavs job

(50:52) World Cup thoughts

(1:00:06) What’s with country names changing?

(1:01:23) Swim season accomplishments

(1:03:00) Vacation loading + SportsCenter future thoughts

(1:09:50) Father’s Day recap

(1:15:45) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve recap the Knicks winning the NBA Finals and discuss the end of the series from all angles. Jalen Brunson is a New York hero and proved all the doubters wrong. Inside Brunson’s run and all the incredible feats he accomplished along the way. Plus, flowers for OG, the other Nova Knicks and KAT, along with Dylan Harper who had an incredible series for the Spurs. The Spurs led for so much of the series but came up empty-handed losing in five games. What areas plagued San Antonio in the losses. Plus, is Wemby ACTUALLY a villain like so many are saying he is? And what lies ahead for the French phenom. Additionally, the guys discuss the Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final win and the dominant postseason from Carolina. Then, Gordo joins the show to give not one but TWO Double Hammers and a vengeful single hammer. And of course, there’s always the FRLs. Finally, a word on bowling, how the World Cup teams aren’t real, why there’s no full wind up in baseball pitching anymore, the Brendan Sorsby Texas Tech situation and the history of the Big Man in the Nerd Herd. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(0:32) NBA & NHL Finals recaps

(7:08) Knicks are champs for first time since ‘73

(11:12) NYK dominated the playoffs

(16:02) Jalen Brunson’s story is awesome

(21:42) The Spurs led for a LOT of the series

(25:20) Finals shoutouts

(28:37) Is Wemby REALLY a villain?

(39:55) Injury luck is CRUCIAL to winning a title

(43:26) Stanley Cup Final recap

(45:34) SVP eats ice cream like a maniac

(48:50) US Open preview

(49:44) Gordo joins

(52:20) Gordo’s double hammer 1

(54:12) What to know about Shinnecock

(57:12) Gordo’s double hammer 2

(58:24) Gordo’s single hammer

(59:14) Potential US Open winners

(1:00:30) Gordo’s FRLs

(1:05:04) Card recap

(1:07:44) More card candidates

(1:10:24) Is Steve a good bowler?

(1:14:30) What happened to the full wind-up?

(1:16:24) Steve went to SVP’s old stomping grounds

(1:19:44) Final thoughts on Stanley Cup Final

(1:23:34) World Cup teams that aren’t real

(1:26:34) It’s Texas Tech vs. everyone

(1:33:36) Afternoon musings

(1:38:24) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the Knicks' historic comeback to win game 4 against the Spurs in Madison Square Garden. An indescribable night, the guys begin by setting the scene before moving on to break down the game from all angles. OG Anunoby is a star, Jose Alvarado provided crucial minutes and Jalen Brunson delivered while the Spurs faltered unlike any team ever has in the Finals. What led to the Spurs collapse, including Wemby's free throw misses and Fox's missed layup, and where do they go from here? Fans in MSG, celebrities and non-celebrities alike, were all in a collective state of euphoria and the guys witnessed it all, including the Wu Tang Clan concert, the pre and post-game scenes and more. Plus, inside the search for an elite slice, why Steve almost hit Scott and SVP's experience in a chopper. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) Inside the scenes at MSG

(4:20) Where Game 4 ranks in all-time sports moments for SVP

(5:39) Post-game scenes were unlike any other

(9:00) Is Game 4 the best game ever?

(15:24) What led to the Spurs collapse

(19:30) OG Anunoby is a star

(21:12) Knicks made history

(23:37) Jose Alvarado was CRUCIAL

(25:30) What made MSG special

(27:50) Wu Tang Clan concert recap

(30:20) Pre-game scenes and convos

(34:55) Where do the Spurs go from here?

(38:20 Steve caught a Mets game

(39:27) The New York experience

(43:12) Final thoughts from NYC

(47:00) Why Steve almost hit SVP

(48:17) The Pizza experience in The City

(50:12) The New York experience pt. 2

(53:00) Will there be a game 6?

(55:30) Stanley Cup Final update

(57:37) Charles Barkley is one of a kind

(58:42) World Cup is underway

(59:30) SVP’s helicopter experience

(1:04:30) Talking to Larry Johnson rocked

(1:06:42) More on the MSG experience

(1:10:30) Ansonia Chargers are chasing a title

(1:11:200 Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a great game 7 between the Spurs and Thunder. Wemby is the story, but his supporting cast was incredible. The guys make sure to give Champagnie, Johnson, Vassell, Harper and Castle their credit as San Antonio reaches its first Finals in 12 years. Shai played lights out, but the same thing can't be said for Chet. What should the Thunder do there? Plus, Shai's demeanor and words after the game were great, and that should be applauded. The guys also preview the Stanley Cup Final, discuss the Knicks-Spurs matchup and Steve gives a lengthy NCAA baseball tournament update. Finally, the origin story of SVP wearing glasses, whether or not to leave a voicemail, a nose-waxing recap and why SVP may not attend the Emmys anymore for more reasons than one. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:10) Flag is over

(1:52) Spurs-Thunder game 7 recap

(4:47) Wemby has done something special

(9:30) Spurs supporting cast has been great

(12:16) Shai played & handled himself greatly

(20:25) The Chet situation

(29:20) Finals preview

(43:50) First Finals you remember?

(48:10) Stanley Cup Final preview

(53:37) NCAA Baseball Tourney update

(1:04:23) Texas vs. Tennessee orange

(1:05:38) More baseball talk

(1:08:03) The origin story of SVP getting glasses

(1:15:05) Leave voicemail or no?

(1:17:58) Swim season update

(1:23:15) SVP got his nose waxed!

(1:26:55) Scaffold guy made it about him

(1:29:58) Thanks for watching

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Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss the latest in the NBA Playoffs. Are the Thunder in trouble? Steve is leaning San Antonio but SVP isn’t so sure. The Knicks have all but wrapped up their series vs. Cleveland, and Kenny Atkinson had some interesting comments the guys have thoughts on. Plus, reaction to Vegas taking a 3-0 lead over Colorado, Wyndham Clark winning the CJ Cup Byron Nelson and NASCAR’s awesome job of honoring Kyle Busch and supporting his family. Finally, SVP’s memorable shoe-shopping experience with his son, Lila’s horse riding success and Steve’s experience seeing nephew Jack graduate from the Naval Academy. | SVPod

Approximate Time Codes:

(0:00) Intro

(0:45) Happy Memorial Day

(3:03) The shoes are NOT rooned

(4:28) Knicks up 3-0 on Cleveland

(5:00) Thoughts on Kenny Atkinson’s comments

(9:16) What makes the Knicks great

(16:00) DC has turned into a rainforest

(17:16) Anything can happen in Dewey beach

(19:30) Spurs dominate OKC in game 4

(25:16) On Wemby’s excellence

(30:00) Chet is struggling

(31:40) Game 5 is a big one

(34:46) Knights-Avs reaction

(43:16) Stanley Cup Final Gm 1 in Montreal?

(45:05) Redd got kicked out

(46:22) Who wins: SAS or OKC?

(48:28) SVP’s experience getting shoes with his son

(58:38) CJ Cup Byron Nelson recap

(59:12) NASCAR did a great job supporting Kyle Busch’s family

(1:04:48) Nephew Jack’s Naval Academy graduation recap

(1:16:08) Lila’s horse riding accomplishment

(1:21:13) Emmys are coming up!

(1:29:18) Swim season is here

(1:32:18) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve are back to recap an action-packed weekend in Philadelphia at the PGA Championship. The guys were at The Mink and got to witness a life-changing, historic performance from Aaron Rai as he won the 108th PGA Championship. Rai’s back nine is something to be celebrated by all, and his approach, demeanor and personality make the win all the more great to see. The Cavs dominated the Pistons in Game 7, and now the ECFs and WCFs are set. The pressure is still ALL on New York, and can San Antonio pull off the upset? Discussing the top storylines before the conference finals as well as what’s to come in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Plus, why you shouldn’t quadruple chicken at Royal Farms, shooters falling down vs. cutting down trees on the links, the treat that is the MNF schedule and a moment to applaud Gordo’s big weekend. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(2:00) Philly folks were awesome

(7:00) Thoughts on Aronimink

(10:50) Shoutout to the ESPN crew

(13:30) Aaron Rai wins PGA Championship - reaction

(24:20) Don’t quadruple chicken Royal Farms

(25:40) Rai made history

(28:23) Looking at past surprising first-time major winners

(31:40) PGA Championship recap

(37:30) Rai’s win should be celebrated by all

(45:30) Final thoughts from the PGA Championship

(53:50) Donovan Mitchell is a among the top players in the NBA

(59:44) All the pressure is on NYK

(1:00:51) Spurs-Thunder preview

(1:06:40) Stanley Cup Playoffs thoughts

(1:09:10) Last time an American won NBA MVP?

(1:09:50) Shooter falling down vs. cutting down trees on the course

(1:11:00) Golf majors look ahead

(1:12:50) MNF schedule reaction

(1:18:30) Recapping Gordo’s card

(1:20:36) Afternoon musings

(1:26:24) Programming note

(1:27:30) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve are at Aronimink in Philly to preview the PGA Championship with David “Gordo” Gordon and discuss the top storylines of the NBA and Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Thunder took care of the Lakers with ease, and the Knicks also swept the Sixers, giving SVP more and more confidence it’ll be New York in the Finals. But Steve still likes a certain team’s chances to make it. Will it be the Spurs or Wolves vs. the Thunder? The guys take a look at the series and share their thoughts on what could be the deciding factors. Plus, thoughts on the latest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including Carolina’s dominance, the Avs game four win, why the guys are rooting for Montreal and more. Finally, Gordo joins to give his double hammers, FRLs, winners and other prop bets ahead of the PGA Championship. Yes, there’s Patrick Cantlay hate, Cam Young love and a double hammer that disgusted the Big Man. | SVPod

Approximate Timecodes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:00) Live from Aronimink

(3:16) Wizards got the No. 1 pick - who should they take?

(10:00) Knicks-Sixers series reaction

(13:00) Is it New York’s year?

(16:00) Does CLE or DET stand a better chance vs. NYK?

(17:00) Thoughts on the Lakers’ officiating frustrations

(18:30) OKC crushed the Lakers

(22:06) What will decide the Spurs-Wolves series?

(27:36) SVP loves David Brent

(29:10) Stanley Cup Playoffs reaction

(30:40) Avs bounce back in game 4

(32:00) Lots of Big Texas shoutouts in Philly

(32:52) Gordo joins the show

(33:35) Double Hammer track record

(36:40) Gordo’s best work week of the year

(38:40) Gordo’s FRLs

(41:40) Gordo’s Top 20s

(46:20) Gordo’s Winners

(49:46) Gordo’s prop bets

(51:52) DOUBLE HAMMERS

(53:00) Notable guys not on the card

(54:46) Steve & SVP’s favorites to win

(59:50) Final PGA Championship thoughts

(1:01:10) Thanks for watching

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SVP and Stanford Steve discuss the biggest storylines from the NBA Playoffs as the first round comes to a close. Steve was rooting for Philly and the Sixers got it done, but can they knock off the Knicks? There is loads of pressure on the Knicks this season, is it finally their year? The guys also dive deeper into what led to the Celtics’ collapse, the Pistons comeback and more. Additionally, a look at the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what the guys are looking forward to most in the second round, a comprehensive Derby recap, Steve’s experience doing a Q&A with Nick Saban, a setback season for the Bethesda Bills and more. | SVPod

Time Codes/Topics

(0:00) Intro

(1:30) The boys are coming to Philly

(3:15) Best thing you saw this weekend

(7:05) Thoughts on the Derby 

(16:30) NBA Playoffs Reaction

(17:00) Sixers-Celtics Game 7 recap

(18:19) Philly vs. Boston sports fans

(22:20) Props to Joel Embiid

(25:00) Sixers-Knicks preview

(27:50) Boston’s 3-point woes

(33:25) Revisiting big injuries

(36:08) Second round preview

(37:55) Knicks have loads of pressure

(42:13) Plans for The Finals

(47:39) Spurs-Timberwolves preview

(52:24) Thunder-Lakers series preview

(53:15) Stanley Cup Playoffs preview

(1:07:54) Connor McDavid injury fallout

(1:11:00) Bethesda Bills took a step back

(1:16:21) How to handle losing

(1:24:30) Recap of Steve’s Q&A with Nick Saban

(1:35:44 )Thanks for watching

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