• The NBA Has a Tanking Problem — Here’s the Fix | Empire Sports Talk
    Feb 14 2026

    The NBA has a tanking problem…and fines clearly aren’t fixing it. In this video, I break down why tanking continues to hurt fans, damage competitive integrity, and weaken the NBA product — and I present a bold, controversial solution:

    👉 If a team is caught tanking…they lose their first-round pick.

    👉 That pick gets redistributed to the rest of the league.

    No more fines. No more slaps on the wrist. Real consequences.

    I walk through:

    ✅ Why tanking keeps happening

    ✅ Why fines don’t scare owners or GMs

    ✅ How a forfeited draft pick would change everything

    ✅ What happens if a contender wins the redistributed pick

    ✅ The risks, flaws, and counterarguments

    Would this fix the problem? Or make things worse? Drop your thoughts in the comments: What should Adam Silver’s “or else” actually be?

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    20 mins
  • What Does This New "Genies" AI Deal Mean For MLB? | Empire Sports Talk
    Feb 6 2026

    MLB and its players just agreed to a MAJOR deal with an AI avatar company called Genies to develop AI player avatars to interact with fans. Not much is known about this deal yet, but what does this mean for baseball going forward? Cool feature or sign of things to come?

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    3 mins
  • Is One Final Run In Cleveland INEVITABLE for LeBron After THIS Move? | Empire Sports Talk
    Feb 5 2026

    After a CRAZY NBA Trade Deadline, LeBron and the Lakers are headed for divorce, and the Cavs clear space by acquiring James Harden. Does this make an LBJ-Cavaliers farewell reunion possible?

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    8 mins
  • Shedeur Sanders Making The Pro Bowl Is A Joke | Empire Sports Talk
    Jan 27 2026

    Shedeur Sanders was added as a Pro Bowl replacement — and the numbers make absolutely no sense. Replacing Super Bowl quarterback Drake Maye, Sanders finished the season with more interceptions than touchdowns, one of the lowest QBRs in the NFL, and ranked near the bottom of every advanced quarterback metric. So how does a player with 7 TDs, 10 INTs, an 18.9 QBR, and a sub-70 passer rating become a Pro Bowler? The answer exposes a much bigger issue: fan voting, media narratives, and popularity contests have completely broken the credibility of All-Star selections across major sports.

    In this video, Roman Janeiro breaks down the stats, compares Sanders to other qualified quarterbacks who were far more deserving, and explains why the NFL’s Pro Bowl problem goes far beyond one controversial selection. Is this overcorrection? Media influence? Or just another example of the league losing competitive integrity?

    👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — is this a total joke or am I overreacting?

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    9 mins
  • Why the Steelers’ Mike McCarthy Hire Could Backfire Fast | Empire Sports Talk
    Jan 24 2026

    The Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly expected to hire Mike McCarthy as their next head coach — and honestly, this move makes very little sense. After decades of stability under Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh suddenly appears ready to pivot toward a short-term solution with a 62-year-old coach and a 42-year-old quarterback in Aaron Rodgers.

    In this video, Roman Janeiro of Empire Sports Talk breaks down why the McCarthy hire feels like a band-aid instead of a long-term plan, dives into McCarthy’s postseason struggles, stale play-calling reputation, and his mixed offensive history in New Orleans and San Francisco. We also examine how this impacts the Steelers’ quarterback future, rushing attack, aging defense, and overall organizational identity. Is this a smart win-now gamble? Or a move that sets Pittsburgh back for years?

    👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:

    - Do you like the Mike McCarthy hire?

    - Is this the right direction after Mike Tomlin

    - Can McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers recapture past success?

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    11 mins
  • Bills Shock NFL by Firing Sean McDermott — Here’s Who Should Replace Him | Empire Sports Talk
    Jan 19 2026

    The Buffalo Bills stunned the NFL by firing head coach Sean McDermott after another playoff exit — despite years of consistency, division titles, and Josh Allen’s MVP-level play. Was this the right move… or a massive overreaction?

    In this video, Roman Janeiro breaks down why the Bills made the decision, why it’s surprising, and who Buffalo should target as their next head coach. We dive into top candidates like Mike Tomlin, Brian Daboll, Vance Joseph, Brian Flores, Matt Burke, and dark horse Steve Spagnuolo — plus who the Bills will likely hire versus who they should hire. With Josh Allen entering his prime and the AFC wide open, this hire could define the franchise for the next decade.

    👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: • Was firing Sean McDermott the right call? • Who should coach Josh Allen next? • Defensive coach or offensive mind?

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    13 mins
  • SEC Coaching Carousel | Empire Sports Talk
    Dec 3 2025

    The college football coaching carousel is in full swing - especially in the SEC. LSU and Florida have found their new coaches, and I have thoughts!

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    14 mins
  • I LOVE That Sumrall Said This! | Empire Sports Talk
    Nov 22 2025

    It's no wonder why Tulane head coach Jon Sumrall is a top candidate for major head coaching vacancies. He had some choice words about his team, and I LOVED it.

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    9 mins