Phillies Flying. Yankees MUST Win? Rangers Last Stand As MLB Heads Into Break. NBA’s Record Media Deal/USA Men’s Team Starting 5? WHAT? Not Cool Novak Shouts At Fans! US Soccer Coach Canned

The JAYREELZ Podcast

I’m honored to welcome in a new partnership to the podcast. Are you familiar with OLIPOP soda? Please go to www.drinkolipop.com, use promo code JAYREELZ for 15% off of your purchase. Summer continues to sizzle in these parts, which may not be said for the latest in sports, but have no fear, I’m packing some heat with analysis and opinions with whatever’s going on as the podcast is available for consumption. On deck: (2:58) Just a little housekeeping as I share a reminder to support my brand partnership with OLIPOP Soda, to save 15% using the code JAYREELZ upon checkout at www.drinkolipop.com They have plenty of great flavors that will quench your thirst in this summer heat.I would truly appreciate it if you can stop by and order a 12 pack or two. (4:25) The Philadelphia Phillies are showing why they’re the best team in the National League as they’ve taken the first two of their three game series against the LA Dodgers. Will they sweep? I think the Yankees are facing a MUST WIN in July as they could secure their first series win in a month down in Tampa today, before heading to Baltimore for.an AL East showdown with the Orioles. I’ll take a look at the rest of the MLB landscape and big series to look for, as we’re just a weekend of games away from the All-Star Break. (29:24) A new media rights deal is on the horizon with the NBA. It’s a record eleven year, $76 BILLION dollar deal. What does this mean for the networks/streaming platforms involved? What about players salaries? You will be floored by what you’ll hear, but this is the reality of what the Association will look like down the road. The USA Men’s Basketball team has been in the news recently. Should I or we be wrapped up in who’s going to start in their first game with the Olympics set to open two weeks from tomorrow? And with Kawhi Leonard departing from the team, am I disappointed that they didn’t select Jaylen Brown to take his place? (42:33) Novak Djokovic has stirred up the fans at Wimbledon the other day, feeling disrespected by the fans in his match against Holger Rune. Was he right for calling them out on the court? Otherwise, it’s been a quiet week leading into the weekend where champions will be crowned on Saturday & Sunday. I’ll preview what lies ahead on the men’s and women’s side, including Daniil Medvedev enormous match vs. Carlos Alcaraz. (50:54)I have to unpack how the Steelers signing of CB Cameron Sutton, has impacted their secondary, because of his eight game suspension that was handed down earlier this week. I’m sure they knew that this was coming down the pike. Is anyone interested in the offseason Hard Knocks with the NY Giants. What’s next? Vacationing with the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs? (55:07) I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the firing of USMNT coach, Gregg Berhalter, who couldn’t get out of their group with losses to Uruguay and Panama. What if the US is unable to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, where they are the host nation for this event? Please subscribe, leave a rating and post a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Audacy, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. For daily shorts, weekly vlogs and then some, please subscribe to my YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMucZq-BQrUrpuQzQ-jYF7w If you'd like to contribute to the production of the podcast, please visit my Patreon page at: www.patreon.com/TheJAYREELZPodcast Many thanks for all of your love and support. Intro/outro music by Cyklonus. LINKS TO SUBSCRIBE, RATE & REVIEW: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jayreelz-podcast/id1354797894 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jtCQwuPOg334jmZ0xiA2D?si=22c9a582ef7a4566 AUDACY: https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-jayreelz-podcast-d9f50 iHEARTRADIO: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-the-jayreelz-podcast-43104270/ AMAZON MUSIC: https://www.amazon.com/The-JAYREELZ-Podcast/dp/B08K58SW24/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+jayreelz+podcast&qid=1606319520&sr=8-1