𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱: 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘉𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭

Episode 160 | DP & McGhee are back with another episode that blends global football, major championship golf, and a fascinating look behind the scenes of one of the most accomplished careers in sports business. After breaking down the latest World Cup storylines and sharing their thoughts on the U.S. Open, David and Tim welcome a longtime industry executive whose career has touched some of the most important developments in international baseball. 🌍 World Cup Storylines Take Center Stage — The hosts dive into the latest developments from the tournament and discuss the players and personalities dominating the global conversation. ⚽ Mbappé Chasing History — David and Tim discuss why Kylian Mbappé appears on track to challenge the World Cup scoring record and further cement his place among the game's all-time greats. 🎙️ Broadcast Drama on Display — The co-hosts discuss the on-air tension between Alexi Lalas and Zlatan Ibrahimović during World Cup coverage, with Thierry Henry seemingly caught in the middle. 🇵🇹 Ronaldo Answers the Critics — After drawing some criticism from the hosts, Cristiano Ronaldo responded with a brace shortly after recording wrapped, offering another reminder that writing off greatness is rarely a safe bet. ⛳ U.S. Open at Shinnecock — David and Tim review the year's third major championship and share differing perspectives on the event. 👥 An Underwhelming Atmosphere? — David was less than impressed with both the gallery turnout and the television presentation from Shinnecock Hills. 😂 A Bushwood Comparison — Tim jokes that Wyndham Clark belongs at the fictional Bushwood Country Club, providing one of the episode's lighter moments. 🙈 Predictions Best Left Unmentioned — Neither host seemed eager to revisit their pre-tournament picks. 🎙️ Guest: Jim Small — The founder and president of Ascendant Sports & Entertainment joins the show after retiring from a remarkable 40-year career in sports, including more than 25 years with Major League Baseball. ⚾ A Memorable First Day — Jim shares the story of a run-in with Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver on his very first day in professional baseball. 🌎 Building the World Baseball Classic — Jim takes listeners behind the scenes of creating and growing the World Baseball Classic into one of the premier international competitions in sports. 💡 Lessons from Four Decades in Sports — Jim reflects on the relationships, challenges, and opportunities that shaped a distinguished career and discusses what comes next in his new chapter with Ascendant Sports & Entertainment. Another entertaining episode packed with sharp takes, sports business insights, and memorable stories from one of the industry's most respected executives. 𝙒𝙖𝙞𝙩, 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩? | Smart Takes. Occasional Nonsense. Always at the corner of Sports & Business.