Sophie Cunningham ENRAGES The Athletic As Character Attacks MOUNT On The WNBA Star + Fixing College Sports with Sen. Eric Schmitt & Shawne Merriman talks NFL Ref Outrage

WNBA stars Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark, along with writer Candace Buckner and the Indiana Fever, are back in the headlines. Dan shreds the latest media hit piece from The Athletic calling for the Indiana Fever to dump fan-favorite Sophie Cunningham. Even though the Fever's season is over, columnists like Candace Buckner are keeping the pitchforks out, writing that Indiana should part ways with Cunningham because she’s "too combustible" and "too turbulent" to play alongside Caitlin Clark. Plus, With the Protect College Sports Act moving from the Senate to the House, co-author U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt breaks down the bill’s realistic path through Capitol Hill and sets the record straight on the biggest misconceptions surrounding NIL and transfer rules. And, 3x All-Pro linebacker Shawne Merriman joins the show to introduce The Fan Zone, weigh in on the Chargers’ early-season struggles, and share what it’s really like when players and officials clash on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices