Shocking Stephen A. Smith Solitaire Scandal Theory Revealed!

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By: Mike

1. For those enthralled by conspiracy theories, it’s tempting to speculate that ESPN’s recent video showcasing Brian Windhorst’s intense focus during an NBA Finals game was a strategic response to the uproar over Stephen A. Smith playing solitaire during a game.

Interestingly, this comes right after the basketball community went into a frenzy over Smith’s solitaire incident during the NBA Finals.

Even though the entire video seems to be managing the solitaire incident, I believe it’s merely a coincidence.

Possibly.

Maybe.

Potentially.

Certainly, it was just a coincidence, I’m convinced.

2. The fourth game of this year’s NBA Finals attracted 9.41 million viewers, marking it the most viewed game of the series. However, it still recorded the lowest rating for a Game 4 in NBA Finals history, save for those played during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. Arkansas pitcher Gage Wood not only achieved a no-hitter but also struck out 19 batters in a game against Murray State on Monday. This remarkable feat marked the third no-hitter in the history of the men’s College World Series and the first since 1960.

What kept Wood from pitching a perfect game? It wasn’t a walk or an error, but rather a hit batsman in the eighth inning.

Despite his historic achievement, Wood remained fixated on this one imperfection after the game.

4. For the first time ever, more people are watching streaming services than traditional broadcast and cable TV combined, according to the latest data from Nielsen.

5. The return of Caitlin Clark on Saturday helped ABC achieve its third-highest viewership ever for a WNBA game, with the Fever-Liberty matchup drawing 2.2 million viewers.

6. The latest edition of SI Media With Jimmy Traina features a special all-mailbag segment followed by the regular “Traina Thoughts” discussion with Sal Licata.

I’ve addressed all your queries related to the NBA Finals ratings, ESPN’s presentation of the Finals, the extended NBA Finals schedule, NFL Network’s treatment of Good Morning Football, All-Star games, Brian Windhorst’s role at ESPN, Greg Olsen’s future in broadcasting, the destination for ESPN’s MLB game package, John Cena’s transformation into a villain, the WWE scandal involving R-Truth, favorite late-night TV hosts, the best pop culture decade, and much more.

After the mailbag, Sal Licata joins me from WFAN radio and SNY TV in New York for our weekly “Traina Thoughts” segment. This week, we discuss the lackluster excitement for the NBA Finals, the captivating Netflix docuseries American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden, the fascination with Oz the Mentalist and the Savannah Bananas, and the anniversary of the final episode of The Sopranos.

You can listen to the SI Media With Jimmy Traina podcast below or on platforms like Apple and Spotify.


You can also watch SI Media With Jimmy Traina on Sports Illustrated’s YouTube channel.

7. RANDOM VIDEO OF THE DAY: It was on this day, June 17, 1985, that Randy “Macho Man” Savage made his debut in what was then WWF. The match was recorded on this date and broadcast on July 6. In a clever storyline, all the managers came out to scout Savage, who ultimately chose Miss Elizabeth as his manager.

Be sure to catch up on past editions of Traina Thoughts and tune into the Sports Illustrated Media Podcast hosted by Jimmy Traina on Apple, Spotify, or Google. You can also follow Jimmy on X and Instagram.


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