Scott Van Pelt on PGA-LIV & his "SportsCenter" future + Traina Thoughts
SI Media With Jimmy Traina
Sports Illustrated
4.6 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 15 June 2023
⏱️ 100 minutes
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Summary
Episode 444 of "SI Media with Jimmy Traina" features an interview with ESPN's Scott Van Pelt.
The "SportsCenter" anchor, who is also the network's lead golf host, talks about the shocking PGA-LIV merger, his initial reaction to the news, what he heard from players on both tours and whether he thinks the merger will ultimately be good for the sport.
Van Pelt also shares his thoughts on his broadcasting future and reveals that he doesn't see himself hosting "SportsCenter" for for more than a couple of more years.
Other topics covered with Van Pelt include his U.S. Open betting tips, Pat McAfee joining ESPN, the night he lost his voice on live TV, the beauty of his "Bad Beats" segment and much more.
Following Van Pelt, Sal Licata from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York joins Jimmy for their weekly "Traina Thoughts" segment. This week, Licata and Traina discuss Jimmy's new obsession with "SmartLess" featuring Jason Bateman, Will Arnet and Sean Hayes, Jimmy getting banned from TikTok, Pat Sajak retiring from "Wheel of Fortune" and much more
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