On today’s SportsIQ with Larry Smith, we dive deep into NFL preseason buzz and baseball brilliance:

🏈 NFL Preview: Packers & Browns

• Packers beat writer Max Dible (Heavy.com) breaks down Green Bay’s chances in the NFC North:

  • Jordan Love’s development curve

  • Rookie WR Max Golden’s impact

  • O-line stability and Edgerrin Cooper’s breakout potential

  • Is Rashan Gary overpaid?

  • Pressure mounting on Matt LaFleur?

• Browns reporter Scott Petrak (Chronicle Telegram / BrownZone.com) joins to unpack Cleveland’s complicated QB room:

  • Joe Flacco likely Week 1 starter

  • Dylan Gabriel vs. Shedeur Sanders for backup

  • Miles Garrett’s MVP potential

  • Defensive standouts and key injuries

  • Organizational expectations and fan patience

⚾ MLB Roundup

• Mariners, Astros, and Red Sox all rolling

• Phillies shut out Orioles; Brewers extend division lead

• Trade pickups paying off in Seattle and Houston

• Yankees fall flat in Judge’s return

🏀 WNBA Mayhem

• Brittney Sykes traded to the Seattle Storm

• Sex toys thrown on the court in LA?!

• Caitlin Clark misses game, but Sparks end Fever streak

• Liberty surge behind Emma Meesseman’s return

• Triple-double watch: Alyssa Thomas strikes again

🎓 College Football Top 25 Countdown

• #23: Iowa State

  • Matt Campbell’s consistency

  • Cyclones’ Week Zero test vs. Kansas State

  • Can good coaching outshine recruiting gaps?

🌟 Moment of Awe

• Oakland A’s catcher Shea Langeliers goes 5-for-6 with 3 HRs in his first-ever leadoff game — tying the catcher record with 15 total bases.

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