# Steve Ballmer releases a Sunday News Dump like no other! NFL Week 1: Why is Deshaun Watson still playing? (Episode 1480 Hour 1)

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Podcast: [Le Batard & Friends Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/le-batard-friends-network-83210)
Published: 2026-09-14T13:40:00+00:00
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You can donate to the Kyra Fund using this link: https://fundraise.gbmresearch.org/campaign/812889/donate Today’s word of the day is ‘me culp’ as in mea culpa as in accountability as in Steve Ballmer as in the Clippers as in the NBA. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has released a statement on the NBA’s findings. What did he have to say? Is he going to fight this all in court? (22:00) What is going on with the Cleveland Browns? Why can’t they just stop being themselves? Deshaun Watson is not an NFL quarterback anymore. Stop the circus. (27:10) What are some other takeaways from Week 1 of the NFL season? (34:40) Review: Disclosure Day. (40:10) NPPOD. (44:50) Cam Schlitter is the Cy Young winner. Aaron Judge says he’s team MVP, but no league MVP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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