# World Cup Controversy, NBA Trade Reactions, MLB Wild Card Picture

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Podcast: [The Craig Way Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-craig-way-show-6597259)
Published: 2026-07-02T22:10:58+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/world-cup-controversy-nba-trade-reactions-mlb-wild-card-picture--72795704
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## Resource

Jake Herman hosts the show, discussing the day's sports stories including the FIFA World Cup, NBA, MLB, and more! Jake and Cole Dickson break down USA's victory in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, including perspectives on the controversial red card assessed to star striker Flo Balogun. WWE Hall of Famer and "Morning Kickoff" host Mark Henry joins the show to talk soccer celebrations, the Celtics and Sixers' Jaylen Brown trade, and debate which NBA teams could contend for a title by adding LeBron James this summer. MLB.com Freelancer Byron Kerr joins Jake to analyze the crowded Wild Card race, the White Sox, Phillies, and Marlins' great month as well as the struggling San Diego Padres.

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