It’s been a good news week for sports and legal gossip, so let’s go. But first, are Jenn and Carrie being censored? Then, we discuss Brendan Sorsby, Texas Tech, and the controversy surrounding his choice to enter the NFL supplemental draft. And, was Tyra Banks really defamed by the producers of Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model? And yes, we’re going to wrap up our coverage of Blake Lively’s legal win for damages from Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer (or are we?). Wrapping up, HAPPY JUNETEENTH and initial thoughts on the NYT bestselling book, Yesteryear.
Recorded June 18, 2026
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Keywords: sports, legal issues, social media, NCAA, FIFA, Brendan Sorsby, Blake Lively, Tyra Banks, Juneteenth, sports analysis, Shapel Lacey, Yesteryear, books
Topics:
FIFA hydration breaks and commercial implications
Brendan Soresby's legal fight with NCAA over gambling addiction
Blake Lively's lawsuit for defamation and attorneys' fees
Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over America's Next Top Model
Juneteenth celebrations and cultural significance
Presidential attendance at sports finals and public reactions
World Cup hydration breaks as a revenue and commercial strategy
Legal and ethical issues in college sports and NIL contracts
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