Victor Hedman named Conn Smythe Trophy Winner

The Athletic's Mike Smeltz is joined by The Athletic's Clippers reporter Johan Buha to discuss why Doc Rivers is out as Clippers coach and who may be the next head coach.

Mike Coppinger and Lance Pugmire react to breaking news of DAZN offering Canelo Alvarez upwards of $20 million per fight.

Adam Hoge and Adam Jahns of The Athletic's Hoge and Jahns podcast react to the news of Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame RB Gale Sayers passing away at age 77.

Andrew Schlecht and Darnell Mayberry discuss the Chicago Bulls hiring Billy Donovan and if he is the missing piece to get them back in the post season.

The Athletic's motorsports writers Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi react to the news of Michael Jordan teaming up with three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin to own a NASCAR team. And their driver? Bubba Wallace. Topics include what this means for the sport and whether the new team can be successful.

The Athletic's John Hayes & Brendan Quinn react to Bryson DeChambeau's dominant performance at Winged Foot Golf Club. DeChambeau is the only player to finish the week under par on a course that proved to be a true test for the best players in the world.

The Athletic's Mike Smeltz is joined by Eric Nehm, who covers the Bucks for The Athletic, and Seth Partnow, an NBA Analyst for The Athletic and former Director of Baskerball Research for the Milwaukee Bucks, to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo winning his second MVP award. What made him special this season, where can he improve as a player and what the Bucks may look like next season as they compete for a championship.

The Athletic's Andy Staples & Nicole Auerbach discuss the breaking news that Big Ten football is back and will start on October 23rd-24th.

Dave DuFour and Kendra Andrews react to the Denver Nuggets climbing back from a three-to-one deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Semifinals to advance to the Western Conference Finals.

The Athletic's Scott Burnside and Tarik El-Bashir discuss Peter Laviolette, signing a three year deal to coach the Washington Capitals.

The Athletic's Tim Britton and Pete McCarthy discuss Steve Cohen’s deal to buy the New York Mets.

The Athletic’s Cubs reporters Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney react to Sunday’s unlikely no-hitter by Alec Mills. What does it means for Mills’ career and what does it means for the Cubs as they head towards the postseason?

Kelly Iko and Mo Dakhil give an instant reaction to the news that Mike D'Antoni is leaving the Rockets. Why is he leaving? Who could replace him? and more.

Sam Packard and Jay King discuss the Celtics moving on to the East Finals after defeating the Raptors in Game 7.

The Athletic's Ohio State beat writer Bill Landis & The Athletic's National Recruiting Analyst Ari Wasserman discuss Wyatt Davis' decision to opt out the day after Ryan Day made a public plea to the Big Ten to play football this fall.

The Athletic's Andy Bitter reacts to the proposal from ACC basketball coaches that says all Division I programs should make the 2021 NCAA Tournament.

The Athletic's Mike Sando is joined by former NFL GM Randy Mueller to bring instant reaction to Von Miller's potentially season-ending injury.

The Athletic's Jourdan Rodrigue and Rich Hammond of the '11 Personnel' podcast react to the record-breaking contract extension for CB Jalen Ramsey.

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Thunder and Billy Donovan parting ways. What is next for Donovan? Where to the Thunder go from here? All that and more on this Breaking News short.

Dennis Lin and Chad Jenning join Tim McMaster to break down the deadline deal between the Padres and Red Sox. San Diego acquired first baseman Mitch Moreland for prospects Hundson Potts and Jeisson Rosario.

The Athletic's Scott Burnside and Josh Yohe react to the trade between Pittsburgh and Toronto, involving the Pens 2020 first round pick, and Toronto winger Kasperi Kapenen.