Best Hoops Banter Podcasts (2025)

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ALL STARS 10: Rupaul's Drag Race, Ep. 3: Hoop Queens! 57:40

2d ago57:40

57:40

WHO WILL MAKE THE FINAL 3?? It's a buzzer beater to the Semi Finals for this first bracket of queens as they scramble to makeover collegiate basketball players. Let's do this! ALL STARS 10 HERE WE COME! DR TOM AND PAULO are back, back, back, back, back again!!! This time, we're breaking down BRACKET 1 of our queens for ALLSTARS: AJA DEJA SKYE BOSCO…

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Riley Friday with Greg AND Carter is FINALLY back | Sleepers Pod 5-16-25 56:06

3d ago56:06

56:06

Offseason college basketball superlatives! NBA draft guys we are higher on than the consensus! Reacting to Andy Katz's power rankings! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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The Shootaround: Golden State Valkyries with Team President Jess Smith 38:57

3d ago38:57

38:57

The 2025 WNBA season has finally arrived and we are celebrating with the final installment of The Shootaround. Today we discuss the WNBA’s new expansion team: the Golden State Valkyries. In addition to giving you the stars, stakes, stats and stories you need to know, Sarah also catches up with Valkyries President Jess Smith about how she’s feeling …

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WNBA Preview, Diana Stories, and a Tim Teufel Shout Out | with Sue Bird 50:54

3d ago50:54

50:54

Hello! It's the podcast that always believed in Luke Kornet. Today, Katie and Isabella discuss the Celtics refusing to go down in the NBA Playoffs and how Isabella's italian ice can be blamed for the Knicks loss, plus Timothée Chalamet's sweat glands, the latest in the NHL and why Pete Rose not like us. Then, Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee, Team …

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College basketball stakes and some underrated/overrated draft talk | Sleepers Pod 5-15-25 50:23

4d ago50:23

50:23

The 20 college basketball figures with the most at stake! The 5 most underrated prospects in the NBA draft! The 5 most overrated prospects in the NBA draft! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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The Shootaround: Dallas Wings and Los Angeles Sparks 31:51

4d ago31:51

31:51

We’re in the home stretch of The Shootaround, our team-by-team previews getting you ready for tipoff of the 2025 WNBA season. Today’s subjects are the Dallas Wings and Los Angeles Sparks, two teams with nowhere to go but up. We’ve got you covered with the stars, stakes, stats and stories, a little history, a little lore, a little gossip and a littl…

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A bunch of NBA draft talk and potential CBB rankings risers | Sleepers Pod 5-14-25 51:24

5d ago51:24

51:24

6 teams outside the way too early top 10 that will finish there! The best team fit for every projected NBA lottery pick! Ranking the last 10 number 1 picks, including Cooper Flagg! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!…

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The Shootaround: Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury 20:20

5d ago20:20

20:20

We’re staying out west for today’s installment of The Shootaround, our team-by-team previews getting you ready for the start of the 2025 WNBA season, and it’s alllll about the Seattle Storm and Phoenix Mercury. How are things looking up in the Pacific Northwest and down in the desert? We’ve got you covered with the stars, stakes, stats and stories,…

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Derek Carr, the NBA Playoffs, and Golden Corral with Giannis | with Carl Tart 1:07:45

5d ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Hello! It's the podcast that will happily tank any season if the hashtag is catchy enough #CAPTURETHEFLAGG. Today, Katie breaks down the Red Sox' continued mistreatment of Rafael Devers, then comedian/actor/podcast SNL writer Carl Tart joins the show to talk NBA Draft Lottery and the impossible redemption of the Mavericks, his Clippers fandom, the …

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A new draft, college basketball genies, and making adjustments | Sleepers Pod 5-13-25 54:14

6d ago54:14

54:14

A college basketball fantasy starting five for next season! Granting 3 wishes for our favorite college basketball teams! Adjusting way too early polls based on lessons from last year! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!…

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The Shootaround: Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces 28:38

6d ago28:38

28:38

You want more previews? We’ve got more previews! On today’s episode we dive into the Minnesota Lynx and Las Vegas Aces ahead of the start of the WNBA season on Friday. All the stars, stakes, stats and stories, a little history, a little lore, a little gossip and a little more. Plus, Stanford’s egg-beaters are world-beaters, an update on the Dearica…

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From tiers to pyramids, granting waivers, and CBB's widest gaps! | Sleepers Pod 5-12-25 42:13

7d ago42:13

42:13

5 players we want to see get their waivers granted! The official college basketball pyramid maker! Teams with the highest gap between their floor and ceiling! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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The Shootaround: Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics 32:41

7d ago32:41

32:41

The 2025 WNBA season officially tips off this Friday and our team-by-team previews continue with Sarah’s squad, the Chicago Sky, and producer Misha’s team, the Washington Mystics. Plus, a scary moment in the NWSL, a record-breaking PWHL playoff game, and America's biggest bully takes a giant L. Want live scores for ALL of your teams? Check out Flas…

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ALL STARS 10: Rupaul's Drag Race, Ep. 2: Murder on the Dancefloor! 53:56

9d ago53:56

53:56

It’s Week 2 of the first bracket, and the queens must make the judges drop dead with their improv performances in the whodunit, “Murder on the Dance Floor.” Only 3 can progress through to the MAIN event! Who are you rooting for? Let's do this! ALL STARS 10 HERE WE COME! DR TOM AND PAULO are back, back, back, back, back again!!! This time, we're bre…

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ALL STARS 10: Rupaul's Drag Race, Ep. 1: Winner Winner Chicken Dinner! 1:09:42

9d ago1:09:42

1:09:42

Let's do this! ALL STARS 10 HERE WE COME! DR TOM AND PAULO are back, back, back, back, back again!!! This time, we're breaking down BRACKET 1 of our queens for ALLSTARS: AJA DEJA SKYE BOSCO OLIVIA LUXX PHOENIX IRENE THE ALIEN Who you rooting for? Listen to our rambles! Commenting on the amazing talents our this seasons DRAG ARTISTS! You ready for s…

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It's just Riley and Carter again, is Greg anti-Friday...? | Sleepers Pod 5-9-25 1:02:57

10d ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Good program questionable transfer fit! The official ACC teams tier! Using way too early rankings to pick a Final Four! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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The Shootaround: Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever 29:59

10d ago29:59

29:59

The 2025 WNBA season is almost here and our team-by-team previews continue with the Atlanta Dream and Indiana Fever! Plus, the latest on the PWHL playoffs, we coo over a few babies, and Sue Bird puts on yet another hat. The full PWHL playoff schedule can be found here The college softball schedule can be found here Check out Mal Swanson’s baby anno…

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Knicks vs. Celtics, Isabella vs. Katie, Mammoth Debates, and Breaking #PopeFacts 1:23:37

10d ago1:23:37

1:23:37

Hello! It's the podcast that knows it's weird to say "Red Sock" but deal with it. Today, Katie and the gang break down the single worst word used in the coverage of the conclave, the repeat ending of Knicks-Celtics Game Two, whether the Celtics can claw back, and whether Isabella can take full credit for this run by the Knicks, Paul Pierce walking …

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Bringing you something for the first time in Sleepers' history... | Sleepers Pod 5-8-25 1:11:53

11d ago1:11:53

1:11:53

The 5 biggest what-ifs in college basketball history! Top 10 transfers of the transfer portal era! A 2025-26 college basketball tiermaker! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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The Shootaround: New York Liberty and Connecticut Sun 26:16

11d ago26:16

26:16

We’re 8 days out from the 2025 WNBA season and whether you're getting into the W for the first time this year or you've been watching since the beginning, we've got you covered with team-by-team previews leading up to opening night. Everything you need to know -- all the stars, stakes, stats and stories, all the history, lore, gossip and more. Toda…

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A CBB keeper league, a guessing game, and a non-conference wishlist | Sleepers Pod 5-7-25 46:55

12d ago46:55

46:55

A CBB transfer portal keeper draft! How much are these college basketball team's rosters actually worth? 6 non-conference matchups we wish were real! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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Plumbing and Infrastructure with Danette Leighton and Sarah Axelson 49:45

12d ago49:45

49:45

Women’s Sports Foundation CEO Danette Leighton and Vice President of Advocacy Sarah Axelson join Sarah to talk about the focus of the WSF post-50th anniversary, why understanding the “plumbing and infrastructure” of women’s sports is so necessary right now, the unbelievable participation disparities that still persist in youth sports and a call to …

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Hoops, Popes, and Moon Sign Baseball | with Jimmy & Jake of Jomboy Media 1:47:39

12d ago1:47:39

1:47:39

Hello! It's the podcast with much respect for Secretariat. On today's extremely long episode, Katie and the gang discuss the Knicks' thrilling win over the Celtics, the grunts emanating from the Nolan household during the Nuggets game, and the rest of the NBA Playoffs, the Jets reminding us all why we love playoff hockey, the best-dressed athletes …

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A new mock, Big Ten predictions, and Greg discovers a top 100? | Sleepers Pod 5-6-25 42:51

13d ago42:51

42:51

A pre-lottery 2025 NBA mock draft! Preseason all-Big Ten team predictions! The Athletic's top 100 players in the portal rankings! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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Creating a Legacy & Setting the Tempo with Kim Miner and Teresa Resch 37:56

13d ago37:56

37:56

Today’s episode features Sarah’s conversation with Kim Miner, Chief of Staff and Chief Legal Officer of the NWSL expansion side Boston Legacy FC, and Teresa Resch, friend of the show and President of WNBA expansion team the Toronto Tempo. They discuss Boston’s name-change drama, Toronto’s name-leak incident, lessons learned from launching new franc…

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Reacting to two new "way too early's" and building another top 10 | Sleepers Pod 5-5-25 49:12

14d ago49:12

49:12

The top 10 most talented rosters in college basketball! Reacting to John Fanta's updated top 25! Reacting to ESPN's way too early bracketology: filling out a whole bracket... already! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!…

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Coaching Hearts with Cori Close 45:23

14d ago45:23

45:23

In today's episode you'll hear Sarah's honest and heartfelt conversation with UCLA women’s basketball head coach Cori Close from the espnW Summit NYC last week. They talk about putting an excellent season in perspective despite a disappointing ending, losing players to the transfer portal, and the challenge and opportunity presented by coaching sis…

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A Riley Friday filled with lineup building exercises | Sleepers Pod 5-2-25 1:02:50

17d ago1:02:50

1:02:50

Starting five of guys transferring up a level next year! 10 players that could be the AJ Green of this draft class! Drafting a team of OUR guys! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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Good Game Spotlight: Welcome to the Par-Tee 41:46

17d ago41:46

41:46

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today we’ve got an episode of Welcome to the Par-Tee with Tisha Alyn from March 25th. Tisha sits down with former professional golfer Cheyenne Woods about her LPGA career, how to budget on Tour, the pressure of…

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Tets, Kazoos, and Stanley Cup Vibes | with DJ Bean & Pete Blackburn 1:24:31

17d ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Hello! It’s the podcast that only occasionally desecrates its pants in the name of Lord Stanley. Today, Katie and the crew discuss the continued fallout from Bill Belichick's completely normal CBS interview, break down the Lakers' series loss to the Timberwolves and a possible end for Lebron (no way), lament stadiums pricing fans out of tickets, an…

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A draft shortage, rare NBA playoff talk, and Karaban'ing | Sleepers Pod 5-1-25 41:29

18d ago41:29

41:29

Only 106 players entered the NBA Draft, the lowest since 2015! NBA playoffs round 1 takeaways! 5 players we want to pull an Alex Karaban! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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Good Game Spotlight: The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast 56:36

18d ago56:36

56:36

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today we’ve got an episode of the The Rennae Stubbs Tennis podcast from April 22nd, featuring Rennae and producer Caitlin Thompson. They dive deep into clay season, share some hot takes on when drug testing get…

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Big Ten talk, risky business, and keeping it 100 | Sleepers Pod 4-30-25 56:36

19d ago56:36

56:36

How many teams are in the "top tier" of the Big Ten! The 10 riskiest moves of the college basketball offseason! Can we build a team that averages exactly 100 ppg? Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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Good Game Spotlight: Full Circle 1:12:23

19d ago1:12:23

1:12:23

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today’s episode features Full Circle, with co-hosts WNBA star Lexie Brown and sports media personality Mariah Rose. You’ll hear the scoop on Lexie’s first 24 hours in Seattle after being traded there from LA, a…

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Bill & Jordon, Heroes & Villains, and Mel Kiper's Sanity | with Katie Rich 1:26:07

19d ago1:26:07

1:26:07

Hello! It's the podcast that would try to befriend the gorilla instead of fighting it. Today, Katie breaks down the alarming trend of Major League Baseball gender reveals, then former SNL writer and "Harley Quinn" co-showrunner Katie Rich joins [15:25] to get into the mind-boggling Bill Belichick interview on CBS Sunday and why refusing to talk abo…

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A $15 challenge, portal predictor, and two-way contracts?! | Sleepers Pod 4-29-25 42:12

20d ago42:12

42:12

Playing the Field Of 68's $15 build-your-team transfer game! Predicting where the top 10 uncommitted transfers will go! A college coach proposes two-way contracts to fix the portal?! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!…

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Good Game Spotlight: Throttle Therapy 52:43

20d ago52:43

52:43

We’re spreading the love this week and introducing you slices to some of the other excellent podcasts on the iHeart Women’s Sports Network! Today’s episode features Throttle Therapy with host Katherine Legge, a motorsport pioneer. You'll hear her conversation with Lyn St. James, a trailblazer in her own right and the co-founder of Women in Motorspo…

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A CBB what if, a top 10, and a brand new guessing game | Sleepers Pod 4-28-25 1:11:17

21d ago1:11:17

1:11:17

What if college basketball had an anonymous player survey? 10 breakout stars for next season (under 10 ppg)! Guessing the leading scorer for every top 25 team in cbb! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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200 Candles on the Cake with Big Citrus 28:46

21d ago28:46

28:46

In honor of our 200th episode and the beautiful community we’ve all built, we are celebrating both our day-one slices and new slices with a show dedicated to Good Game lore, from a glossary of terms you need to know today (and every day) to an ode to our favorite show segments. Check out slice Erin Raw’s incredible spreadsheet of Good Game recs her…

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Simms McElfresh and Other Stories from Riley Friday | Sleepers Pod 4-25-25 1:00:32

23d ago1:00:32

1:00:32

The Sleepers reunite for another rendition of Riley FridayBy Sleepers Media

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Keeping Lawyers in Business with Kelleigh Fagan and Alicia Jessop 51:22

24d ago51:22

51:22

Women's college sports are about to experience a sea change; sports law specialists Kelleigh Fagan and Alicia Jessop join Sarah to discuss. They talk about how the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit will impact women athletes, how the Trump administration’s attack on Title IX could affect payouts to plaintiffs, and the surprising way NIL oversight att…

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NFL Draft, Trainwreck Residuals, and Irish Road Bowling | with Kenny Mayne 1:17:30

24d ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Hello! It's the podcast that can hold it in through an entire Nate Bargatze set. On today's episode, Katie breaks down the NFL Draft's inexplicably high spot in the sporting event hierarchy, then American sports uncle Kenny Mayne [13:22] joins the show to talk about his NYC comedy show, his documentary on besting Ken Griffey Jr at Wiffle Ball, the …

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Some questions, early Big Ten talk, and going international | Sleepers Pod 4-24-25 44:41

25d ago44:41

44:41

Ranking the top 10 international players in CBB next year! Big Ten power rankings for next season, first look edition! The 10 biggest questions for next CBB season! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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‘Eat, Gay, Love’ with Meghan Klingenberg 54:20

25d ago54:20

54:20

World Cup and two-time NWSL champion Meghan Klingenberg joins Sarah to share how Chappell Roan’s music got her through a tough time in Portland last season and how she realized it was time to leave the Thorns. Also, how soccer is a vehicle to bring her own joy forward, how she handled the end of her national team career, and challenging herself to …

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A new tiermaker, post-Cooper Flagg draft, and way too early predictions | Sleepers Pod 4-23-25 42:07

26d ago42:07

42:07

2025-26 Final Four Predictions! (yes we're seriously doing this) WAY TOO EARLY CBB TIERMAKER FOR 2025-26 UPDATED NBA MOCK DRAFT post-Cooper Flagg news Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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Mama’s Got Shredded Quads with Haley Chura and Chelsea Sodaro 44:43

26d ago44:43

44:43

Professional triathletes Haley Chura and Chelsea Sodaro join Sarah to talk about the gnarly world of triathlons and Ironmans, how they both found their way to the world of swim-bike-run, and why they’re constantly apologizing to drug testers. Plus, they discuss the reality that everyone poops (including triathletes, often mid-race). Watch Haley and…

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No-Hitter Shenanigans, John Cena’s Head, and the Stanley Cup Water Cooler 1:30:30

26d ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Hello! It's the podcast that knows the right way to pronounce Stankoven. Today, Katie breaks down the strategy of a Jeopardy! buzzer, how not to watch gory movies with a spouse, why you should care about Luka, Tatum, SGA, and the NBA Playoffs, Nico Harrison and new ways for GMs to become less self-aware, Max Friend's no-hitter and the ethics of dox…

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Predictions, giving grades, and a brand new tiermaker! | Sleepers Pod 4-22-25 38:48

27d ago38:48

38:48

The transfer portal tiermaker! Predicting starting lineups for our favorite teams! Giving out early offseason grades! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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‘It’s Just Racing’ with Nikki Hiltz 27:48

27d ago27:48

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Friend of the show Nikki Hiltz, the two-time reigning U.S. outdoor 1500-meter champion and American record holder in the mile, is back to talk their post-Olympics letdown, the tweaks they’re making to elevate their game, joining the inaugural season of Grand Slam Track, and what the recent influx of other pro running events means for the sport as a…

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Deion and Cart do a whole lot of top 10s! | Sleepers Pod 4-21-25 39:46

28d ago39:46

39:46

The 10 most impactful freshmen next year! Ranking the $10 million teams in college basketball! The 10 best fits in the transfer portal! Sign up here: https://underdogfantasy.com/ and deposit using code SLEEPERS to receive up to $1K in bonus credit + a free pick!By Sleepers Media

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