Basketball Bribery Scandal, Formula One Fever, Calvin Ridley’s Bad Beat
With March Madness around the corner, Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde tells us the story of Merl Code, a former sneaker executive who claims the biggest recruits to the biggest programs are all getting paid. We take you inside the scandal that rocked college basketball.
Article: Merl Code Peels Back the Curtain on College Basketball’s Bribery Scandal by Pat Forde
The fourth season of Netflix’s smash hit Formula 1: Drive to Survive drops this weekend. Formula One reporter and digital presenter Will Buxton joins us to explain how the show’s surprise success in the U.S. has created countless new fans and helped grow the sport.
Article: Through the Fire and Flames by Shaker Samman
Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network fills us in on the fallout over Falcons wideout Calvin Ridley and his season-long suspension for gambling.
Article: Calvin Ridley’s Suspension Is NFL Business As Usual by Conor Orr
Special thanks to Sean Sullivan of Yahoo Sports for the Merl Code audio. It originally appeared on the College Football Enquirer podcast.
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