Episode 130

David and Tim are back with another jam-packed episode of Wait, What? — diving into the latest headlines across the sports industry with their trademark mix of insight and humor. From the WNBA’s contrasting narratives to record TV ratings and eyebrow-raising political involvement in sports, they cover it all.

🏀 WNBA: A Tale of Two Stories — The on-court product has never been better with the Las Vegas Aces and Phoenix Mercury in the Finals, but off the court, a tense labor standoff continues between players (led by Napheesa Collier) and ownership (represented by Cathy Engelbert).
🏈 Mark Sanchez Situation — The guys discuss the troubling developments surrounding the former Jets QB and current Fox Sports announcer.
⚾ MLB Wild Card Ratings Surge — ESPN celebrates a massive 64% increase in viewership for the Wild Card Series compared to 2024.
💸 Money Talks — LIV Golf reports staggering losses of almost $462 million, while NBCUniversal nearly sells out its NBA ad inventory months before tipoff.
🤝 Sponsorship Spotlights —
• David highlights Starbucks’ new partnership with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.
• Tim salutes AT&T for renewing its long-running sponsorship of the NCAA and March Madness.
🏛️ Politics Meets Sports — The current administration takes center stage with a flurry of moves and statements affecting the sports world — from FIFA World Cup visa denials and ICE threats at the Super Bowl to UFC’s bold plans for an event on the White House lawn.

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