Hour 1: David Ubben, The Athletic
David Ubben from The Athletic kicks things off & tells us about QB TJ Finley going to play now for his 7th different school. Plus we start taking your phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
F1 boss: Verstappen won’t quit over new rules
Stefano Domenicali is certain Max Verstappen will not quit the sport over its controversial and already-maligned new rules, which he has urged fans to “stay calm” about.
Norris now agrees with Verstappen: ‘Not purest F1’
Lando Norris has said his comments about Max Verstappen and the new Formula 1 rules were “to see the reaction of everyone” and that he in fact shares the four-time world champion’s negative outlook on the 2026 cars.
Mercedes’ Antonelli tops timesheets in Bahrain
Kimi Antonelli kept Mercedes at the top of the timesheets on the penultimate day of preseason testing in Bahrain after lowering the overall benchmark lap time to a 1:32.803.
Wolff hits out at ‘bulls—‘ Mercedes speculation
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has snapped back at “utter bulls—” about a potential fuel problem a day after the FIA proposed a midseason rule change over the team’s engine controversy.
Russell fastest for Merc but Ferrari tease pace
George Russell ensured Mercedes remained at the top of the timesheets as the final week of preseason testing got underway in Bahrain on Wednesday.
2026 Daytona 500 preview: Your cheat sheet to the Great American Race
Impress your friends by repeating ESPN’s easy-to-learn fun facts about the Great American Race ahead of this year’s edition of the Daytona 500.
Celtics’ Brown weighs lawsuit vs. Beverly Hills
Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is considering legal action against the city of Beverly Hills, he told ESPN’s Andscape, after police shut down a private event he was hosting during NBA All-Star Weekend.
Lakers expect healthy Doncic, Reaves vs. Clippers
The Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.
NBA MVP straw poll 2.0: SGA, Jokic lead our update — but chaos looms
With so many MVP contenders in danger of missing the 65-game threshold, this race could take a sharp turn.
