Episodi

  • MLB's New Playoff Format Proposal Is GREAT...Except for One TERRIBLE Rule | Empire Sports Talk
    Oct 20 2026

    Major League Baseball wants to shake up the postseason, and some of these proposed changes are LONG overdue. But there's one rule that could completely ruin an otherwise great idea. MLB is reportedly considering reducing the regular season from 162 to 154 games, expanding the Division Series to a best-of-seven format, and allowing top-seeded teams to choose their playoff opponents. Would more postseason baseball be better for the game? Should MLB go even further and adopt a 144-game regular season with seven-game series throughout October? In this video, we break down the proposed changes, why longer playoff series make sense, and why allowing teams to pick their opponents could undermine everything that makes October baseball special. What do YOU think? Should MLB change its playoff format, or leave it alone? Let us know in the comments!

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    16 min
  • 24-Team College Football Playoff?! This Is Getting RIDICULOUS | Empire Sports Talk
    Oct 18 2026

    The College Football Playoff could be DOUBLING in size, expanding from 12 teams to 24. But is MORE playoff football actually a good thing?

    Reports of a handshake agreement to expand the CFP have sparked another debate about the future of college football. While some fans want more teams competing for a national championship, there's a serious question worth asking: Are we destroying what made college football special?

    In this video, we discuss why a 24-team playoff could devalue the regular season, further damage traditional bowl games, and create even more lopsided postseason matchups.

    College football used to be a sport where EVERY game mattered. With 24 teams potentially making the playoff, will that still be true?

    What do YOU think? Is a 24-team College Football Playoff good for the sport, or has expansion already gone too far? Let us know in the comments!

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    6 min
  • Is The Super Bowl Already A LOCK?! | Empire Sports Talk
    Jun 5 2026

    We all saw the A.J Brwon trade coming, but Myles Garrett to the Rams took us ALL by surprise. Did the Rams just win the Super Bowl with this deal?

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    7 min
  • Kalen DeBoer Signs 7-Year Extension...But WHY??? | Empire Sports Talk
    Jun 1 2026

    8 losses in 2 seasons - as many as Saban's last 5 years, a culture in flux, the team does NOTHING well, and got DESTROYED by a Saban disciple in the CFP. I truly don't understand why DeBoer got this extension...

    ...plus, how do you explain him getting a longer extension than the coach who humiliated him en route to WINNING the Natty??? Let's talk about it...

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    15 min
  • #1 Overall Pick Staying Home??? | Empire Sports Talk
    Apr 12 2026

    The 2026 NFL Draft is fast approaching, and presumptive #1 overall pick has made the unprecedented announcement that he won't be in attendance. Instead of asking your opinion on this decision, let me ask you this: If it were you in Mendoza's shoes, would you rather attend the Draft in person, or watch at home with your family and friends?

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    7 min
  • The NBA Has a Tanking Problem — Here’s the Fix | Empire Sports Talk
    Feb 14 2026

    The NBA has a tanking problem…and fines clearly aren’t fixing it. In this video, I break down why tanking continues to hurt fans, damage competitive integrity, and weaken the NBA product — and I present a bold, controversial solution:

    👉 If a team is caught tanking…they lose their first-round pick.

    👉 That pick gets redistributed to the rest of the league.

    No more fines. No more slaps on the wrist. Real consequences.

    I walk through:

    ✅ Why tanking keeps happening

    ✅ Why fines don’t scare owners or GMs

    ✅ How a forfeited draft pick would change everything

    ✅ What happens if a contender wins the redistributed pick

    ✅ The risks, flaws, and counterarguments

    Would this fix the problem? Or make things worse? Drop your thoughts in the comments: What should Adam Silver’s “or else” actually be?

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    20 min
  • What Does This New "Genies" AI Deal Mean For MLB? | Empire Sports Talk
    Feb 6 2026

    MLB and its players just agreed to a MAJOR deal with an AI avatar company called Genies to develop AI player avatars to interact with fans. Not much is known about this deal yet, but what does this mean for baseball going forward? Cool feature or sign of things to come?

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    3 min
  • Is One Final Run In Cleveland INEVITABLE for LeBron After THIS Move? | Empire Sports Talk
    Feb 5 2026

    After a CRAZY NBA Trade Deadline, LeBron and the Lakers are headed for divorce, and the Cavs clear space by acquiring James Harden. Does this make an LBJ-Cavaliers farewell reunion possible?

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    8 min