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Rome and the guys kick-off an extra loaded pod with the breaking news of the Los Angeles Lakers being sold for a record-breaking amount of $12.5 billion and for the second time in the past twelve months after decades of steady ownership under the Buss family. They break down what lead to the sudden deal, who are the new owners, what is up with Mark Walter, and what does this mean for the Dodgers and the rest of the sports world (37...

Rome quickly opens up mourning the trade of Kelsey Plum away from Lalaland before the guys recap what went down at the MLB trade deadline, headlined with the Dodgers acquisition of Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers (02:19). They talk WHY the boys in blue and not anyone else, Red Sox swinging big by bringing in Rutschman from the Orioles (09:04) after they came back from the dead (21:38), and bonafide Dodger-hater Aaron proposing...

The guys finally talk about LeBron's "Last Decision" and his signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year vet-minimum and how everyone not named Rome was surprised. How did we get here, why did it always make sense, and what does this mean for the rest of the NBA and probably title contenders. 

They then switch over to Formula One while Rome takes credit for calling the Lando Norris win for the Hungarian GP this past week...

"Don" Rome, Aaron, and Jaeson recap Spain's dominating performance over Argentina in the World Cup Final this past Sunday and the overall positive experience from this year's tournament. They also debate the overall impact from this world cup including what is next for Messi, the impending media rights fight for the next tournament, MLS, and predictions on how the tournament may progress moving forward (18:54). 

They then swit...

Rome and the guys talk about Argentina's clutch performance in the closing minutes once again to punch their ticket to the World Cup Final, where they will face a stout Spain defense that stifled a more talented France squad, while a dejected England squad minutes away from clinching a final face off against France in the 3rd place game. They also recap a bit of the quarterfinals (18:19) highlighted by a well deserving red card (18...

Rome, Aaron, and Jaeson recap the Round of 16 which had plenty of drama and what seemed like every other game being the best game of the World Cup thus far, minus the Morocco manhandling Canada, and the abysmal, no show of a performance from the USMNT against Belgium (10:44). They reminisce the hard-fought England win over Mexico (30:27) in Stadium Azteca, the rise of Haaland the Targaryen for Norway, and preview the Roun...

Rome and the guys jump on moments after the US Mens win over Bosnia in the Round of 32 to talk all things World Cup from the ridiculous red card given to Balogun to all the come-from-behind wins that the knockout stages have been delivering to date.

They then switch gears to breakdown what has become one of the more chaotic free-agency periods in recent memory (21:59) which was headlined by the Celtics and Sixers swapping Jale...

The guys recap a weekend that started with a Julius Randle trade back to the Big Apple to the Giannis drama finally coming to a conclusion with his arrival in Miami. First they talk about all things with the World Cup including the alledged drama in the Fox Sports studio and the US Men's team looking great in their first two matches. Then it's onto the drama in the NBA world (26:26) with trades and developments that keep unfolding,...

The guys recap a wild and sports filled weekend that saw both the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final crowning their new champions, Lewis Hamilton winning for the first time with Ferrari, and the World Cup kicking off. First, they talk about the Knicks remarkable postseason run that saw them come back down by double-digits in every win of the Finals to claim their first championship in 53 years for New York. They talk about what this ...

The guys are in shock with what was one of the most fascinating basketball games in recent memory, the Knicks comepleting an epic comeback for the ages to steal Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden against a scorching hot Spurs that was up by as much as 29 points, and ending in dramatic fashion with OG Anunoby getting it done on both sides of the court in the final seconds to have his team go up 3-1 heading back to Tex...

Rome & Jaeson give their instant reactions after another thriller in the NBA Finals, with Wimby and the Spurs taking Game 3 in New York. Just like watching games on split-screen view, they hop back and forth from the NBA Finals and recapping whats been a scintillating Stanley Cup Final featuring the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes.

The guys then switch gears in welcoming Andrew back to the pod to talk all t...

Sniper Wes returns to recap with Rome the big trades that shook up the NFL in the offseason once again, with the Browns and Rams trade that took the headlines with the exchange of defensive juggernauts in Garrett and Verse. They then preview the NBA Finals with picks on who they got and in how many games (22:32) between the young San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knickerbockers before they also recap the NHL Playoffs and preview t...

The guys are back to recap the weekend and then some. First they talk about the Monday night results which has Aaron looking like Aristotle with the correct call that the Orlando Magic was going to be trouble for the Detroit Pistons, who are now down 3-1. They even sprinkle in some Klay Thompson drama that has the socials up in arms. Then its the Mighty Ducks on the verge of taking out a veteran-laden and beloved Edmonton team in t...

As promised, Rome, Aaron and Jaeson are back together again after a long sabatical (or whatever it's called) to talk NBA and NHL playoffs. With quick claims that Sniper Wes "snipered" the guys off the pod and they are now the "B" team, the guys recap game 3's in the association starting with Ant and the Wolves taking care of the Nuggets. They then talk about Billy Donavon and the woe-ful Bulls front office, Wemby, Lakers, and other...

SFTS is back and just in time for all the NBA and NHL playoff action! Rome is joined by Las Vegas betting guru Sniper Wes to recap the first two games in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs including the Lakers surprising 2-0 lead versus the Rockets and Orlando shocking Detroit in the motor city in Game 1. Sniper Wes gives the SFTS listeners some picks for the games on Thursday night (12:06) before dishing out a few more for the NHL (20:55...

The guys kick off the pod with a recap of the Conference Championship games, first recapping Sam Darnold and the Seahawks coming up big time against a very talented Rams and their MVP QB Matt Stafford to win the NFC Championship before recapping the ugly AFC Championship game where the guys question some of the Broncos play-calling and Vrabel and Maye taking advantage and bringing the Patriots back to the Super Bowl in year one (11...

The guys recap the CFP National Championship which saw Cignetti complete the two-year turnaround of Indiana from Big 10 bottom dweller into now National Champions over a gritty and talented Miami Hurricanes team. They then switch gears into the NFL looking back into the Divisional round (15:27) with tough losses and bittersweet victories, potential moves teams can make heading into next year before previewing the Conference Champio...

The SFTS crew breakdown all the games for the Divisional round including each providing picks and sides for you betting fanatics. But first, they talk about Mike Tomlin and the Steelers ending a 19-year legendary run and whats next. They then switch gears to preview the CFP National Championship between Miami and Indiana at "Rock Hard" Stadium (40:35) before circling back on coaching rumors for who will become the Steelers next HC ...

The guys gift you a Bill Simmons-esque pod with almost two hours of football as they recap all the drama that unfolded for the College Football Playoff Semifinals, as well as what was for the most part a wild, Wild Card weekend in the NFL. First, they recap the Texans dominating win over Rome's Steelers before talking the Rams v. Panthers game which set the tone for the weekend (10:44). Then they go over the Packers miscues in thei...