On this episode of SportsIQ, host Larry Smith covers a packed midweek slate of sports headlines and in-depth conversations:

🏈 Notre Dame football recruiting is red-hot — Eric Hansen of Blue & Gold Illustrated joins Tony Cordaro to break down the Irish’s newest commits, NFL legacy prospects, defensive back dominance, and the Marcus Freeman effect in South Bend.

🏀 WNBA rising stars & team identity shifts — Stephen PridGeon-Garner from PHNX Sports returns to talk Chicago Sky, Phoenix Mercury, and how adversity has revealed emerging leadership in Angel Reese, Camila Cardoso, and Haley Van Lith.

⚾ Moment of Awe – Giants catcher Patrick Bailey hits the first walk-off inside-the-park homer by a catcher since 1926. Nearly 100 years of history in one wild sprint.

🏀 Plus: Updates on Asia Wilson’s injury, Sabrina Ionescu’s big night, and the Liberty vs. Aces rivalry.
🏈 Big 12 media days get spicy, and Texas Tech’s Joey McGuire takes a shot at Brian Kelly and the SEC.

• Eric Hansen (Blue & Gold Illustrated – Notre Dame football)

• Stephen PridGeon-Garner (PHNX Sports – WNBA)

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