This week on the Foul Play-by-Play podcast, a racehorse sues his trainer, Bob Baffert, Oscar Robertson sues Russell Westbrook for the right to retain the triple-double crown, Brad finally wins a bet on the Minnesota Twins to turn his whole season around, Mike corners the Alex Kirilloff baseball card market, and I talk to a French student citing me in his Master’s thesis about making an environmentally friendlier NBA.
Opening Arguments
A Racehorse v. Trainer Bob Baffert
Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit, failed a post-race drug test, and Churchill Downs will reportedly ban Baffert from the track if results of the test are upheld. PETA is suing on the horse’s behalf, alleging defamation of character.
New Orleans Pelicans EVP David Griffen v. NBA Officials
New Orleans Pelicans’ executive vice president of basketball operations, David Griffen, was fined $50,000 by the NBA for comments criticizing how Zion Williamson is officiated. Griffen is suing for a refund and fair officiating for his superhuman superstar.
Oscar Robertson v. Russell Westbrook
Oscar Robertson is hypothetically suing Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook for the right to retain the triple-double record on grounds that triple-doubles were harder back in his day.
Brad’s Big Win of the Week
Brad finally scores a big win betting on the Minnesota Twins. Then he tries again and loses $200.
Why Mike is Cornering the Alex Kirilloff Rookie Baseball Card Market
Mike has purchased around 75 Alex Kirilloff rookie cards on Ebay for about $60. He explains why, and we discuss why the baseball market has experienced a revival.
Interview with Marin Grisard Discussing the NBA's Lack of Environmental Sustainability Efforts
Our host, Anthony Varriano, interviews French graduate student Marin Grisard about his Master's thesis inspired by Varriano's article explaining how the NBA could curb its carbon emissions by expanding the league to 32 teams.