Hour 2: MVPTake

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🗓️ 2 April 2026

⏱️ 44 minutes

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The Raiders shake things up by signing Kirk Cousins—but with the No. 1 pick likely bringing in Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, is this a bridge move or a brewing QB controversy? In Boston, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown put on a show, combining for a huge night as the Celtics erupt for 147 against Miami. And Wemby’s confidence keeps growing—after his latest performance, could “Why not?” turn into an MVP and championship reality? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	There's no one like you, and there never will be.
0:03.1	From the producer of Bohemian Rhapsody.
0:06.6	There are many legends, but there is only one.
0:12.0	Michael in IMAX and Cinema's Wednesday, April 22.
0:16.4	ESPN is the home of the women's final four tomorrow night, highlighted by all four one seeds.
0:21.1	Joyce Edwards in South Carolina, square off against Aisy Fudd, Sarah Strong, and Yukon,
0:26.3	7 Eastern.
0:27.0	Then Madison Booker in Texas will take on Lauren Betts in UCLA.
0:30.4	Our final four pregame special from Phoenix begins at 6 Eastern.
0:33.8	We'll also have a special court side presentation of both games on ESPN2 and on the app.
0:40.8	To the NBA now, Victor Wenbinoa tied a season high, 41 points and snatched 18 rebounds as the
0:46.7	spurs extended their winning streak to 10 with a 127-113 victory over the depleted Warriors.
0:52.8	San Antonio sits two games behind the Thunder with six to play.
0:56.4	The Spurs also hold the tiebreaker thanks to a 4-1 head-to-head record.
1:00.4	The Spurs are 26 and 2 in their last 28 games, marking the best record in a 28 game span in franchise history.
1:07.1	That is the best record in the NBA during that span as well.
1:16.6	Wemby talked about the Spurs' lack of playoff experience on SVP last night. Here it is. Yeah, we don't have experience, right? Screw it. I mean, that's all we got. We're not going to play any different ways because it is this way.
1:24.6	I mean, we're still going to play a 100% and go to try to win this championship.
1:31.4	Screw it.
1:33.5	Screw it.
1:34.5	I mean, Wendy, he's basically talking to you.
1:36.7	You're the one over here saying, hold on, everyone.
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