Jim Russell says goodbye to San Diego radio
Darren Smith catches up with former colleague, Jim Russell, to talk about leaving sports radio and San Diego and the heartbreaking motivation behind it.
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Front Row Seat: Padres officially sign KBO 3B Sung-Mun Song
The Padres officially add an international infielder but the tailgate park development dies, SDSU beats up on a DIII school, Philip Rivers turns back the clock (in a loss), U.S. sports ticket prices are outrageous compared to other countries, and a lot more in today's Front Row Seat.
Front Row Seat: USD beats UCSD on buzzer-beater
The Toreros shock the the Tritons on Friday night, SDSU can't keep up with Arizona, the Seidler matriarch (and Padres part-owner) passes away, an NFL player punches a fan, and a lot more in today's newsletter.
SDSU Aztecs lose to #1 Arizona 68-45
San Diego State's men's basketball team followed a great half with a rough one and couldn't keep up with the rebounding or shooting of the nation's #1 team.
Padres SP Michael King is back! What comes next?
Reacting to the Padres bringing back Michael King & signing a KBO star, previewing the weekend sports, getting a handle on Christmas shopping and "Try This!"
Front Row Seat: Padres re-sign Michael King & add KBO star
The San Diego Padres have finally entered free agency with two big signings, San Diego FC trades for a young player during MLS SuperDraft, SDSU to be without their QB for the New Mexico Bowl, the best NFL game of the year and more!
Michael King re-signs with the San Diego Padres
The Padres have found themselves a much-needed starting pitcher on the free agent market, and it's a guy that's been in San Diego for the last two seasons.
Fancy dress & darts from Ally Pally
The guys talk about Rams WR Puka Nacua getting in trouble on Adin Ross' livestream and then cleanse the palate with an on-the-ground report from the 2026 PDC World Darts Championship in London.
Front Row Seat: San Diego State routs Air Force in Mountain West opener
SDSU Aztecs roll over Air Force, San Diego FC prepares for MLS SuperDraft, Padres and Mets rumors continue to fly, USD and UCSD prepare to face each other, and more!
Basking in the glow of the NBA Cup
Darren Smith checks in from Vegas after watching his New York Knicks win a trophy, San Diego desperately needs a new arena, a rumor ties A.J. Preller to the NBA, and the Union-Tribune gets mad at us.
Front Row Seat: Knicks win the NBA Cup over Spurs
The Knicks formula earns them a trophy in Las Vegas, Adam Silver talks NBA expansion, Terence Crawford calls it quits, Yu Darvish working with Yuki Matsui, and an explanation for the recent fog in California.
Broke team behavior
Getting ready for the NBA Cup final in Las Vegas, watching Yu Darvish's pockets, rating a take about trading your sports fandom, a holiday card mistake and a lot more on today's episode.
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Front Row Seat: SDSU athletics struggling with debt
San Diego State asks its students for even more money, Padres SP Yu Darvish considers retirement, a miracle in college soccer, an NBA Cup final preview and more!
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Weekend Recap: Padres rumors, NBA Cup travel plans & inspiration from Philip Rivers
Recapping a fantastic sports weekend for fans of the NBA, NFL, Philip Rivers or Liga MX. A not so great weekend for San Diego Padres fans.
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Front Row Seat: San Diego FC finalizing deal to acquire Lewis Morgan
The Padres continue to explore the trade market, San Diego FC adds another forward, Philip Rivers almost pulls off a miracle, WNBA union stands tall, plus a bunch of news about college athletics, the NBA Cup and more.
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Weekend Preview and the importance of sports journalism
Darren and John talk about what has happened to sports journalism and explain some of the reason why it has morphed into something else before doing a sports weekend preview and offering recommendations in "Try This!"
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Front Row Seat: Robert Suarez signs with the Braves
The former Padres closer becomes the Braves' setup man, Mo Salah's fit with San Diego FC, SDSU loses another defensive coach to Nebraska, FIFA World Cup fans are mad at ticket prices, TED Talks moving to San Diego and a lot more in today's Front Row Seat.
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Eric Gomez on Chucky's future with SDFC & Mexico, Philip Rivers' return to the NFL & new potential Padres ownership
Eric Gomez from ESPN joined Darren Smith and John Gennaro for a conversation about Philip Rivers (and what he means to San Diegans), the ties between the Padres and Mexico, and Chucky Lozano's best route to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Front Row Seat: A.J. Preller says Fernando Tatis Jr. is untouchable
The Padres GM (finally) states that Tatis is untouchable, SDSU's basketball team wins with offense, Philip Rivers talks about his return to the NFL, Michigan coach Sherrone Moore is fired & arrested, Pat Spencer's life is like a movie and more.
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A San Diego Padres exodus?
Yet another member of the San Diego Padres baseball operations is leaving the organization. This time, it's 2025 West Coast Scout of the Year, Logan White.
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Front Row Seat: Who are the Padres most likely to trade?
The Padres trade rumors continue to swirl at the MLB Winter Meetings, Lionel Messi wins MLS MVP, CONCACAF Champions Cup draw, private equity arrives in college sports and a bunch more in today's AM newsletter.
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Reckless Padres trade speculation & World Cup thoughts
The MLB hot stove is plugged in and burning hot with rumors about the Padres making moves at the Winter Meetings, Philip Rivers might be the NFL's first grandpa/QB, and Donald Trump wants to get rid of "soccer" and rename "football".
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Front Row Seat: Padres working on "massive trade" at Winter Meetings
The rumors in Orlando make it sound like A.J. Preller and the San Diego Padres are working on a potentially "massive trade", FIFA head accused of ethics violations, the Chargers win an ugly overtime game, Philip Rivers gets a call from the Colts and a lot more in today's Front Row Seat.