On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith covers a packed sports Thursday:

🏈 NFL Draft fallout continues as Shedeur Sanders’ prank call drama escalates, Cam Ward is named Tennessee’s QB1, and the Browns cash in on the top rookie jersey before he’s even been assigned a number. Nick Suss from The Tennessean joins Larry to break down the Titans' huge bet on Ward, the franchise’s quarterback history, and Nashville’s stadium ambitions.

🏇 The 151st Kentucky Derby is just days away, and racing analyst Ashley Anderson of Twin Spires gives her top picks, post position analysis, and what to expect from horses like Journalism, Sovereignty, and Citizen Bull.

🏒 NHL Playoffs are heating up — CBS Sports’ Austin Nivison returns to talk Leafs vs. Sens tension, Vegas dominance, Minnesota’s collapse, and playoff ghosts across the league.

🏀 NBA Playoffs drama continues as Minnesota ends the Lakers’ run, Warriors falter, and New York and Denver push forward. Plus: What’s next for LeBron?

🏊‍♀️ In the Moment of Awe, Katie Ledecky reminds us she’s still untouchable with the second-best time ever in the 1500m free.

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It’s a full-throttle Tuesday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith!
🐎 Horse racing analyst Kevin Kilroy joins us live from Churchill Downs to preview the 151st Kentucky Derby. From muddy-track myths to long-shot legends, Kevin explains how these 3-year-old thoroughbreds earn their way into the starting gate—and why Burnham Square is the horse to watch.
🏈 NFL Draft fallout continues! Walter Cherepinsky of WalterFootball.com breaks down why Shedeur Sanders fell to the 5th round, which teams quietly won the draft, and what’s next for top picks like Travis Hunter.
🏀 Blowout City in the NBA Playoffs: The Cavs demolish the Heat by 55 points. OKC cruises. Warriors and Lakers fight to stay alive.
🌍 NBA All-Star Shake-Up: Could “USA vs. The World” actually save the All-Star Game?
⚾️ Baseball blues in Colorado: The Rockies hit rock bottom with the worst NL start since 1901.
🏒 NHL Playoff chaos: Panthers pounce, Stars shine, and we’re tracking the fastest playoff goals in history.
🏈 PLUS: Shilo Sanders fires Deion as his agent, George Kittle gets paid, and the Toronto Argonauts put in a claim on Shedeur.
And don’t miss our Moment of Awe, as we revisit the 1988 Orioles' record-setting start—reminding Rockies fans it could be worse.

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On today’s SportsIQ, Larry Smith unpacks a massive sports weekend! 🏈 John Kosko from Pro Football Focus joins to break down the biggest 2025 NFL Draft surprises, including Shedeur Sanders’ shocking fall to the Cleveland Browns and the Giants’ bold move for Jackson Dart. We look at draft winners like the Cardinals, question marks like the Steelers, and teams that reshaped their future.
🏇 Larry previews the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, shares WNBA preseason headlines, and recaps NBA Playoff drama with OKC’s record comeback, the Lakers on the brink, and the Knicks and Celtics surging.
⚾ MLB surprises continue as the Colorado Rockies challenge historic futility, and we remember Knicks legend Dick Barnett.
🏒 NHL Playoff updates and major stadium news from the Washington Commanders.
🏈 Anwar Richardson from OrangeBloods.com stops by to break down Arch Manning finally taking over as Texas’ starting quarterback, what it means for the Longhorns' national title hopes, and why Texas could dominate the new SEC.
Plus, Tony Cordaro joins Larry to discuss why passing on Shedeur Sanders could haunt NFL teams for years.

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It’s Draft weekend, and SportsIQ is on top of it all! Larry Smith breaks down Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft—including Cam Ward going No. 1, Travis Hunter’s surprise landing spot, and Shaduer Sanders’ unexpected slide. CBS 58’s Lance Allen joins live from Green Bay, where over 200,000 fans packed the scene. Also, CBS Sports NHL writer Chris Bengel breaks down wild Stanley Cup playoff storylines—from the surging Leafs to Vegas’ vanishing offense. Plus, Caitlin Clark sets her sights on the WNBA, and a behind-the-scenes look at the NWSL’s new minor league system. Big names, bold predictions, and elite analysis—it’s all inside this Friday edition of SportsIQ.

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🏌️‍♂️ Lead Story: Golfing Greatness in the Midwest

Illinois Men's Golf Coach Mike Small joins the show as the Illini head into the Big Ten Championship in Baltimore. With 13 Big Ten titles in the last 15 years, Small reflects on leading a young, travel-tested team and the mental focus required to finish strong. Plus, a preview of the NCAA Regional headed to Urbana’s Atkins Golf Club in May.

⛳ Highlights:

• 13 of 15 Big Ten titles, other two = runner-up

• Mental game vs. raw talent: how young teams evolve

• Atkins Regional preview: home-course pressure or advantage?

Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News NBA writer, breaks down the Knicks’ troubling start to the playoffs and what Game 3 in Detroit means for Coach Tom Thibodeau and the franchise.

🔥 Key Topics:

• Why Game 1's comeback masked deeper problems

• Lack of cohesion and ball movement with Brunson back

• Foul discrepancy drama and missed minutes for Karl-Anthony Towns

• If the Knicks don’t advance, could Thibs be out?

Producer Tony joins Larry to break down what Kansas City needs to do in the draft to protect Patrick Mahomes and revitalize a thin offense. Plus, hidden value QBs and mid-round names to watch.

📝 Draft Talk:

• Chiefs should go offense-heavy early

• Late-round steal candidates: Kyle McCord, Randy Gadson

• Why skipping the green room might be a smart move

• Cubs walk off Dodgers 11–10 in extras

• Mets win 6th straight, tied for MLB's best record

• Guardians edge Yankees; Bibe shines

• Lindor’s hot streak continues for New York

• Ovechkin nets his first-ever OT playoff goal

• Florida dominates Tampa Bay with Tkachuk's return

• Minnesota ties up series with Vegas

• Colorado, LA, and Washington headline tonight's action

Larry shares a memory of sitting beside Muhammad Ali at the 1993 Orange Bowl—just months before Charlie Ward’s Heisman win and Larry’s CNN debut.

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The quarterback carousel continues... and Larry Smith breaks it all down with SEC insider Cole Thompson on today’s SportsIQ:

🏈 Tennessee Vols Drama:

• Former 5-star QB Nico Iamaleava walks out before the spring game and transfers to UCLA
• In a wild twist, UCLA QB Joey Aguilar flips to Tennessee days later
• Why it’s a new low for NIL negotiations — and how Tennessee might’ve done the sport a favor by taking a stand

💸 NIL Fallout & Transfer Portal Mayhem:

• Who’s really pulling the strings: players or their agents?
• Is tampering the new norm? What happened with Illinois QB Luke Altmyer
• Cole Thompson’s bold take: disband the NCAA or lose college football as we know it
• Plus: Baylor has zero scholarship players on its basketball roster — what!?

🏀 NBA Playoff Roundup:

• Knicks collapse at home as Pistons snap a 15-game playoff losing streak
• Clippers even the series behind vintage Kawhi Leonard, but James Harden still MIA
• Full analysis of tonight’s key matchups: Bucks vs Pacers, Grizzlies vs Thunder, and Timberwolves vs Lakers

🏒 Stanley Cup OT Magic:

• Alex Ovechkin scores his first career playoff OT goal after 45 tries — finally!
• Capitals & Stars battle back to even their series

🏇 Bonus Segment – Kentucky Derby Preview:
Larry previews his live Derby coverage and what fans can expect in the coming weeks
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NBA Playoffs are here, and SportsIQ with Larry Smith breaks down all the weekend’s action with insights from inside both No. 1 seeds:

✅ Oklahoma City Thunder made history with a 51-point blowout — we go deep with Thunder insider Joe Mussatto from The Oklahoman
✅ Cleveland Cavaliers flex their firepower behind Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland & Ty Jerome
✅ Why OKC’s blueprint works — and what the national media is still missing
✅ Coaching secrets, defensive dominance & playoff lessons from last year’s loss

NFL Draft Preview:

• Why Cam Ward is a lock at No. 1
• What the Cleveland Browns should do with pick #2 — Travis Hunter vs. Abdul Carter vs. Shedeur Sanders
• Kirk Cousins trade drama — who pays for a $45M backup QB?
• What makes a great draft philosophy? Tony breaks it down

College Sports NIL Chaos:

• Tennessee accused of tampering with Illinois QB Luke Altmyer
• Larry’s fiery rant on what’s ruining college sports
• Why the portal needs hard deadlines & better boundaries
• A win-win portal story: Illinois RB heads to Georgia with a degree in hand

Baseball Blowout Watch:

• Reds 24, Orioles 2 — yes, you read that right
• When position players pitch, it’s time to hit the reset button

📸 Moment of Awe
Ole Miss catcher Austin Foley launches a grand slam… and his mom catches the ball in the outfield. No glove. Just heart.

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It's Friday on SportsIQ with Larry Smith, and we’re wrapping the week with wall-to-wall coverage of the sports world’s biggest stories:

🏒 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview – CBS Sports NHL insiders Chris Bengel and Austin Nivison break down every angle:

• Can Ovechkin carry the Capitals on one more run?

• Will Toronto finally break through?

• Is Tampa Bay built for one last push?

• Can Canada reclaim the Cup for the first time since 1993?

• Why expansion teams like Vegas and Florida prove hockey’s reach is bigger than ever.

• And who’s most likely to crash and burn? (Spoiler: Dallas might be in trouble.)

🏈 NFL Draft Breakdown – WalterFootball.com founder Walter Cherepinsky joins the show to:

• Preview the chaos of the first round

• Reveal why Cam Ward to Tennessee might be a lock

• Unpack Deion Sanders’ influence on Shedeur’s draft stock

• Spotlight first-round risers, surprise sleepers, and potential Hall of Famers

• Share wild stories from 25 years of draft coverage (including the infamous Vikings pick snafu and the Ricky Williams trade)

💰 NIL Runaway Spending –
Tony and Larry react to a CBS Sports investigation into the $200 million arms race in college basketball NIL deals:

• Why some starters are making more than NBA rookies

• How donor fatigue might collapse the system

• And why your 2025 March Madness picks should follow the money

📅 Moment of Awe – A powerful throwback to Roberto Clemente’s debut 70 years ago. His legacy lives on through his family—and the city of Pittsburgh.

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