Hour 3 kicks off with Michelle Kaufman joining the show to break down the biggest storylines from the World Cup, where the tournament’s global stars continue to deliver. She discusses Cristiano Ronaldo’s two-goal performance, Lionel Messi’s 39th birthday, and his absurd start to the tournament with all five of Argentina’s goals so far. Kaufman also previews Argentina’s upcoming Round of 32 matchup in Miami, which is expected to bring a massive atmosphere, while evaluating Brazil’s chances and praising Team USA after an impressive start that she says is the best she’s ever seen from a U.S. squad. She also gives a behind-the-scenes look at covering the World Cup, including unique media logistics and even stories about Scotland fans creating beer shortages in host cities. The hour then shifts to the Brendan Sorsby situation after the NFL denied him entry into the Supplemental Draft, sparking debate over whether any team would still take a chance on him, how talented he truly is, and whether the league is making an example of him by avoiding the supplemental process altogether. The hour wraps with NBA offseason chaos, including fallout from the Giannis trade to Miami, ongoing Celtics and Jaylen Brown drama, and frustration over how long it takes the league to officially process blockbuster deals compared to other sports.
