A lengthy investigation by the NBA into Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has uncovered a deeply troubling history of racist and sexist behavior. As a consequence, Sarver reluctantly received a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine, prompting widespread criticism that the punishment is disproportionate to the considerable infractions. SI’s <a href="https://twitter.com/RohanNadkarni">Rohan Nadkarni</a> joins to discuss the details of the findings and how the league should rectify its verdict. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">@podcasts_si</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">@JohnGonzalez</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;A lengthy investigation by the NBA into Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Robert Sarver has uncovered a deeply troubling history of racist and sexist behavior. As a consequence, Sarver reluctantly received a one-year suspension and a $10 million fine, prompting widespread criticism that the punishment is disproportionate to the considerable infractions. SI’s &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/RohanNadkarni"&gt;Rohan Nadkarni&lt;/a&gt; joins to discuss the details of the findings and how the league should rectify its verdict.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true"&gt;@podcasts_si&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true"&gt;@JohnGonzalez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Robert Sarver Is Suspended. Is That Enough?

In a New York Baseball double-header John Gonzalez first sits down with Tom Verducci who got a rare interview with the history-chasing Aaron Judge. Will he hit 62 HRs? Will he resign with the Yankees? Then <a href="https://twitter.com/stephapstein" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/stephapstein" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Stephanie Apstein</a> joins the show to explain why this year might just be the year the Mets don't well... Mets. Can New York's second team shake off years of disfunction and make a push for the World Series? Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent">@podcasts_si</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent">@JohnGonzalez</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;In a New York Baseball double-header John Gonzalez first sits down with &lt;strong data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;Tom Verducci&lt;/strong&gt; who got a rare interview with the history-chasing &lt;strong data-stringify-type="bold"&gt;Aaron Judge. &lt;/strong&gt;Will he hit 62 HRs? Will he resign with the Yankees? Then &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/stephapstein" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/stephapstein" data-sk="tooltip_parent"&gt;Stephanie Apstein&lt;/a&gt; joins the show to explain why this year might just be the year the Mets don't well... Mets. Can New York's second team shake off years of disfunction and make a push for the World Series?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent"&gt;@podcasts_si&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent"&gt;@JohnGonzalez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Unprecedented Aaron Judge and Meet the New Mets

Who's to blame when your favorite soccer team sucks? It's probably not the players or the manager...it's the mysterious millionaires and billionaires who fund the clubs we love. Producer <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanRizzieri">Jordan Rizzieri</a> asks soccer journalists from around the world <a href="https://twitter.com/lmechegaray">Luis Miguel Echegaray</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/matt_4d">Matt Ford</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinSalhani">Justin Salhani</a> what ownership means in different leagues and is there anything fans can do to be heard. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">@podcasts_si</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">@JohnGonzalez</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Who's to blame when your favorite soccer team sucks? It's probably not the players or the manager...it's the mysterious millionaires and billionaires who fund the clubs we love. Producer &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/JordanRizzieri"&gt;Jordan Rizzieri&lt;/a&gt; asks soccer journalists from around the world &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/lmechegaray"&gt;Luis Miguel Echegaray&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/matt_4d"&gt;Matt Ford&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/JustinSalhani"&gt;Justin Salhani&lt;/a&gt; what ownership means in different leagues and is there anything fans can do to be heard.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true"&gt;@podcasts_si&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true"&gt;@JohnGonzalez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Who Owns Your Favorite Club?

This is the first complete season that major leaguers have worn microphones on the field during Sunday Night Baseball. How's that going? We check in with SI's <a href="https://twitter.com/emmabaccellieri" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/emmabaccellieri" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Emma Baccellieri</a> and ask about the frolicking, folly, and inadvertent f-bombs that can come with a hot mic. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent">@podcasts_si</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent">@JohnGonzalez</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;This is the first complete season that major leaguers have worn microphones on the field during &lt;em data-stringify-type="italic"&gt;Sunday Night Baseball&lt;/em&gt;. How's that going? We check in with SI's &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/emmabaccellieri" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/emmabaccellieri" data-sk="tooltip_parent"&gt;Emma Baccellieri&lt;/a&gt; and ask about the frolicking, folly, and inadvertent f-bombs that can come with a hot mic.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent"&gt;@podcasts_si&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent"&gt;@JohnGonzalez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Baseball Players are Mic'd Up, and Having a Blast

Football season is upon us! NFL Network’s <a href="https://twitter.com/ColleenWolfe">Colleen Wolfe</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/DanHanzus">Dan Hanzus</a> joins to recap a fun season of ‘Hard Knocks’ before predicting which teams will make it out of each division, through the playoffs, and all the way to the Super Bowl. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">@podcasts_si</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">@JohnGonzalez</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Football season is upon us! NFL Network’s &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/ColleenWolfe"&gt;Colleen Wolfe&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/DanHanzus"&gt;Dan Hanzus&lt;/a&gt; joins to recap a fun season of ‘Hard Knocks’ before predicting which teams will make it out of each division, through the playoffs, and all the way to the Super Bowl.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Follow &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/Podcasts_SI" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true"&gt;@podcasts_si&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-stringify-link="https://twitter.com/JohnGonzalez" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true"&gt;@JohnGonzalez&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

A Very Normal 2022-23 NFL Season Preview

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