H1: Cakes Classic Recap, Ted Turner Dies, Golden Tempo Won’t Race
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The Sports Junkies open their Thursday show with a mix of personal anecdotes, sports news, and lighthearted banter. Cakes shares his frustrating poker tournament experience at MGM National Harbor, where he narrowly missed the money despite winning bounties, while also detailing a grueling day ahead involving a colonoscopy and dental appointment. The crew reflects on the recent passing of media mogul Ted Turner, honoring him with a 'Dead or Alive' game show segment, where listeners and hosts guess the status of celebrities like Mel Brooks and Carol Burnett. The conversation shifts to the Kentucky Derby, celebrating Golden Tempo’s historic win as the first female trainer to win, but also lamenting her decision to skip the Preakness due to concerns over injury and stud value. The hosts debate the future of the Triple Crown, questioning whether spreading out the races devalues the achievement, while also discussing broader changes in sports, from NIL deals in college football to evolving rules in baseball and horse racing. The episode closes with shout-outs to Marist’s NCAA win, UConn’s Caprice Bomer, and a cautionary note about recent violence in Laurel, Maryland.
Golden Tempo, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby, will skip the Preakness to protect her value and avoid injury risk.
The trend of Derby winners skipping the Preakness is growing, raising concerns about the integrity and excitement of the Triple Crown.
College athletes are now earning NFL-level money through NIL deals, making recruitment increasingly competitive and financially driven.
Horse racing officials may need to reconsider the timing of the Preakness to maintain fan interest and preserve the Triple Crown’s prestige.
Personal health and life events—like colonoscopies and dental visits—can significantly impact a day’s schedule and mood.
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Poker Frustration & Health Hurdles
“I went to bed at 12, 15, 12, 20. But it's all good. I'll run it back again next month and hope to make the cash, which has been elusive.”
Honoring Ted Turner & Dead or Alive Game
“Ted Turner leaves behind vast ranch properties spanning 2 million acres. All over the country. Different states? I mean, two million acres. I would always assume.”
Golden Tempo’s Derby Win & Preakness Skip
“They'll send him out to Belmont, which is the longest race, and hope he can repeat being the closer once again. All right. I buy that.”
College Sports & NIL Revolution
The hosts discuss the growing influence of NIL deals in college sports, using the example of a $4 million offer to a Maryland football tackle from LSU, and reflect on how this is reshaping recruitment and athlete value.
Horse Racing’s Triple Crown Dilemma
A deep dive into the changing landscape of horse racing, questioning whether spreading out the Triple Crown races devalues the achievement, and debating whether financial incentives could bring back the Derby winner to the Preakness.
“I'm not afraid of dying. I am afraid of dying for something that's preventable, which colon cancer is if you're regularly screened and you get your colonoscopy.”
“If you made enough cash incentive, if you... to use a horse pun, dangle that carrot in front of them. You put a $5 or $10 million prize on the line, then they're probably going to go to the horse.”
“Ted Turner leaves behind vast ranch properties spanning 2 million acres. All over the country. Different states? I mean, two million acres. I would always assume.”
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Cakes
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Eric Bickle
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Jason Bishop
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John Paul Flame
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Golden Tempo
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Ted Turner
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Preakness
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Kentucky Derby
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Maryland Terps
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Mel Brooks
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