The Sportsnaut Interviews

ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg joins Sportsnaut’s Carolyn Manno to preview the 2023-2024 college football season. NCAA Football has seen some changes in the Pac-12 and the Big 10. Rittenberg explains how this will affect the season and playoff implications. Iowa and Iowa State are under investigation regarding a gambling scandal, and other states/universities could be next. Jim Harbaugh faces a potential suspension that could leave him absent from the Michigan Wolverines to start the season. Caleb Williams won the Heisman Trophy last season with the USC Trojans, can he win the award again? Finally, Georgia looks to continue their domination in the College Football Playoff as they have passed Alabama as the favorites. 

Peter Doughtery joins Carolyn Manno to discuss Green Bay Packers training camp. Is Jordan Love ready to be the starting quarterback after the departure of Aaron Rodgers? Doughtery gives insight on young players looking for a breakout season, Christian Watson’s camp performance, and the season expectations.

#NFL #nfltrainingcamp Tyler Dragon of USA Today joins Carolyn Manno to discuss 2023 NFL training camp. The NFL has become a pass-first league and in result, many organizations are choosing to spend less money on running backs. Where will Jonathan Taylor and Dalvin Cook play next season?Tyler Dragon also discusses Joe Burrow’s calf injury, Russell Westbrooks bounce-back season, and Anthony Richardson’s potential with the Colts. 

Jets reporter, Nick Faria, gives us an inside look at NY Jets training camp as Aaron Rodgers starts his QB career with the team. As Rodgers is motivated to win a second Super Bowl, he is making an impact on the Jets locker room. Discussion includes coach Robert Saleh, how the Jets defense compares to the offense in training camp, and overall excitement to come.

Fox Sports’ Doug McIntyre joins Sportsnaut’s Carolyn Manno to discuss the match up of the U.S. Women’s National Team vs the Netherlands in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. These two teams are back with a rematch of the 2019 final, so who is the favorite going into the match and how do the two teams stack up this year? Additionally, Doug shares his thoughts on players like Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe and how they plan to lead this team and what they need to execute to ensure a victory over the Netherlands.

#pga #openchampionship Rex Hoggard joins Sportsnaut’s Carolyn Manno to preview this weekend’s Open Championship. Rory McLlroy is the favorite after winning the Scottish open last week, but watch out for Scottie Scheffler and Robert Macintyre. The conditions will be cold and wet at Royal Liverpool. Hoggard also discusses the status of the PGA Tour’s merger with LIV golf and the future of Greg Norman.

USA Today’s Gabe Lacques joins Carolyn Manno to discuss why the New York Mets are struggling. Going into the season, the Mets had high expectations of their highly paid roster. However, losing Edwin Diaz to injury has affected them more than expected. Are the new MLB rules, such as the pitch clock, responsible for veteran pitching not performing as well? Lacques discusses these topics and includes insight on his conversations with Pete Alonso. He also discusses if the Mets should be sellers at the 2023 mlb trade deadline.

Andy Yamashita joins Carolyn Manno to discuss the Las Vegas Aces dominance so far this season. He discusses last year’s championship, their chances of repeating, coach Becky Hammon’s impact, and more!

NBA insider Mark Medina analyzes his winners and losers of NBA free agency after the first week. Regardless of a weaker free agent class, this offseason has had some major trades and signings already. The Lakers seem to be the biggest winners so far, as Medina explains how they have managed to make themselves contenders in the Western Conference. Fred VanVleet signed a big contract with the Houston Rockets and Kyrie Irving will return to the Mavericks. Medina also discusses the most valuable players who are still available. 

NBA Insider Mark Medina recaps the first week of NBA free agency. Damian Lillard has requested a trade from the Portland Trailblazers, will he go to the Miami Heat or somewhere else? James Harden is undecided whether he will stay in Philadelphia or take his talents elsewhere. Medina analyzes the Lakers’ moves so far and claims that they have made themselves NBA championship contenders. He also discusses the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks offseason decisions. Lastly, he gives his first impressions of number one overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama.