On this post-holiday edition of Sports IQ, Larry Smith and producer Tony Cordaro tackle the hottest topics in sports and pop culture:

⚾ MLB Midseason Mayhem:

• Nationals fire manager Dave Martinez and GM Mike Rizzo.

• Braves, Phillies, and Mets — who can salvage their season?

• Yankees and Dodgers hunt for healthy arms.

• Are blockbuster trades coming, including potential Paul Skenes or Acuña Jr. deals?

🎯 Inside the ABS System:
Veteran sports anchor Paul Crane joins Tony to break down baseball’s automated ball-strike system being tested in the minors — could it be a game-changer for MLB?

🏆 MLB All-Star Roster Reveal:
Larry highlights rising stars and legends alike, from 22-year-old slugger James Wood to future Hall-of-Famer Clayton Kershaw.

🏀 WNBA Update:

• Liberty stumble without Jonquel Jones

• All-Star reserves announced, including Angel Reese and Courtney Williams

• Is Caitlin Clark's injury more serious than expected?

🎬 Best Sports Movies of All Time:
Film critic Stephen Michael Brown joins the show to talk Brad Pitt’s new F1 flick, the rise of Formula 1 films, and his picks for best (and worst) sports movies ever — from Bull Durham to Million Dollar Baby, Remember the Titans to Any Given Sunday.

💬 PLUS:

• What makes a perfect sports film?

• How movies can teach empathy and history

• The moment of awe: Cubs launch 8 homers on July 4th

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