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WNBA ratings have been released for the WNBA Finals...and the WNBA is claiming that Angel Reese is setting records. While ratings for the WNBA Finals are definitely good...these WNBA ratings are also disappointing. We reveal and react to ratings for the WNBA Finals. We discuss WNBA Finals ratings failing to make the top-10...of the most-watched WNBA games this season. We also discuss attendance in Atlanta for the WNBA Finals...and whether there were empty seats in State Farm Arena. We praise Angel Reese for her performance in the WNBA Finals...and explain why Angel Reese is still standing in the shadow of Caitlin Clark. USE PROMO CODE BTL25 TO SAVE 25% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL announced Tuesday that...Jay-Z would be the headline performer at the 2027 Super Bowl. With the recent disastrous performances at the Super Bowl...many are questioning the NFL decision to allow Jay-Z to be the featured performer. We discuss the potential problems with Jay-Z performing at the Super Bowl. We discuss both Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny...losing the NFL millions of viewers. We explain why Jay-Z doesn't appeal to mainstream demographics...and discuss declining ratings in the NFL this season. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream will host Game 3 of the WNBA Finals tonight. According to the WNBA...Angel Reese has officially sold out an NBA arena for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals. Unfortunately for Angel Reese...ticket prices are rapidly falling. We reveal and react to ticket prices for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta. We compare ticket prices in Atlanta to ticket prices in Golden State. We also discuss NBC refusing to broadcast the WNBA Finals on their flagship network...and explain why Angel Reese and the WNBA aren't taken seriously. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breiden Fehoko is a former NFL player...who spent five years in the league. Recently...Breiden Fehoko launched a YouTube channel and his claim to fame is claiming that the NFL is rigged. We discuss Breiden Fehoko claims that...the NFL is not legitimate. We discuss the lack of evidence provided by Breiden Fehoko...and explain why that doesn't mean Breiden Fehoko lacks credibility. We discuss the billions of dollars involved in NFL games...and question why the media doesn't take gambling in the NFL more seriously. USE PROMO CODE BTL25 TO SAVE 25% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that...Jalen Hurts is out for the rest of the season. Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs...and will miss the remainder of the NFL season as a result. The NFL is now being questioned and criticized...with how they handled Jalen Hurts injury. We discuss the NFL handling of Jalen Hurts injury. We question how Jalen Hurts was allowed to play against the Jaguars...and allowed to fly home from London with a blood clot. We question the NFL hesitance to address the scandal...and explain why Jalen Hurts NFL career could be finished. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The WNBA Finals began on Saturday...with the Golden State Valkyries defeating the Atlanta Dream. What should've been a celebratory weekend for the WNBA was once again mired in controversy...as Angel Reese and WNBA players refused to stand for the national anthem. We reveal and react to WNBA players...refusing to stand for the national anthem. We discuss the message WNBA players are sending to America...and explain why WNBA players don't want certain demographics watching their league. GET NATURAL CAFFEINE WITH VAI DAI COFFEE: https://vaidaicoffee.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The NFL is under immense pressure to cancel the game...between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in Paris. Over the weekend...protests erupted in Paris and some believe it's unsafe for the NFL to travel to France. Unfortunately...Roger Goodell is refusing to move Steelers/Saints back to America. We criticize the NFL for going through with this game in Paris...and explain why international games should be cancelled. We discuss FOX and CBS complaining about international games...causing decreased NFL ratings for their pregame shows. We also explain why greed is influencing the NFL decision...and why NFL games belong in America. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The WNBA Finals being this weekend...and the media is attempting to crown Angel Reese as the face of the WNBA. Unfortunately for Angel Reese...ticket prices for the WNBA Finals in Atlanta continue to decline. We reveal and react to ticket prices for the WNBA Finals. We discuss the media putting Angel Reese on the same level as Caitlin Clark...and explain why Angel Reese isn't ready. We explain why Angel Reese will now be held to Caitlin Clark standards...and how the media is setting up Angel Reese for failure. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bronny James is struggling throughout the preseason...with JJ Redick recently calling out the struggles of Bronny James publicly. With LeBron James no longer in Los Angeles to protect him...this could be the final season for Bronny James with the Lakers. We discuss the ongoing struggles of Bronny James with the Lakers. We discuss the investments the Lakers made in the offseason...and how the Lakers are looking to win-now. We also discuss the NBA looking to expand...and why expansion teams aren't needed in the NBA. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ESPN is under immense pressure to re-sign Troy Aikman...after giving a $106 million contract to Joe Buck. Before Monday Night Football earlier this week...Joe Buck and Troy Aikman were involved in a heated argument. Troy Aikman is now speaking publicly...and it appears that Troy Aikman intends to leave ESPN. We reveal and react to Troy Aikman...potentially leaving ESPN. We explain why ESPN perceives Joe Buck...as being more valuable than Troy Aikman. We also discuss Troy Aikman feeling disrespected by ESPN...and question whether Troy Aikman is interested in returning to ESPN. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The WNBA Finals begin this weekend...with Games 3 and 4 being played in Atlanta next week. According to the media...Angel Reese is already breaking records with ticket prices for the WNBA Finals. Unfortunately for Angel Reese...the media is fabricating the story. We reveal and react to ticket prices for the WNBA Finals. We discuss the media claiming Angel Reese was breaking records...when tickets in Atlanta aren't available for purchase until Friday. We also discuss ticket prices for the WNBA Finals rapidly declining...for Game 3 in Atlanta. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The WNBA is days away from the WNBA Finals...but WNBA ratings for the semifinals have yet to be released. According to Christine Brennan...WNBA ratings for several games in the semifinals are not going to be released to the public. We discuss WNBA ratings not being released...and explain why we believe the WNBA is once again hiding ratings. We discuss the WNBA history of hiding ratings...and how most instances of hidden ratings involve Angel Reese. We also question what the WNBA is going to do...if ratings are bad for the WNBA Finals. USE PROMO CODE BTL25 TO SAVE 25% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Metallica lead singer James Hetfield took a brief moment to thank the crowd...for coming to see a recent concert. During a break in the performance...James Hetfield also took the opportunity to embarrass Macklemore and other woke entertainers. We reveal and react to James Hetfield trashing Macklemore. We discuss Metallica understanding their role as entertainers...and how Macklemore is being used. We credit Metallica for valuing their audience...and discuss politics being used to divide us. GET NATURAL CAFFEINE BY PLACING YOUR FIRST ORDER WITH VAI DAI COFFEE: https://vaidaicoffee.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former ESPN star Elle Duncan was recently interviewed by Front Office Sports. During the interview...Elle Duncan was asked why the WNBA is unfairly targeted with criticism. According to Elle Duncan...the WNBA is unfairly targeted because of the demographic of WNBA players. We reveal and react to Elle Duncan claiming the WNBA is toxic...and blaming Caitlin Clark fans. We discuss the divisiveness in the WNBA...and highlight the history of divisiveness in the league. We also explain why the WNBA is responsible for being divisive...and why Elle Duncan is not respected. SUBSCRIBE TO BEHIND THE LINE - SHORTS: https://www.youtube.com/@btlshorts-84 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The WNBA Finals begins on Saturday...and the series is receiving minimal coverage. Even with the involvement of Angel Reese...the WNBA Finals is seemingly being ignored. We discuss the lack of coverage...going into the WNBA Finals. We explain why we're not seeing wall-to-wall coverage of the WNBA...outside of off-court controversies. We discuss the uncompelling matchup in the WNBA Finals...and the lack of star power on both teams. We also explain why the WNBA Finals is a make-or-break series for Angel Reese. USE PROMO CODE BTL25 TO SAVE 25% WITH SUGAR MOUNTAIN TRADING: https://sugarmountaintrading.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.